Low-price lip smackers

■ Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Plum Power (€7.99, superdrug.com) LONG-lasting with a soft matte finish, good pigment, blurring powders, balm conditioners and 15 shades.

■ Kiko Creamy Lipgloss in Vintage Rose (€7.99, kikocosmetics.com) AN ULTRA-shine, wet-look gloss in crayon form with seven pretty, fruity, flattering shades. Lips feel replenished.

■ Zara Ultimatte Matte Lipstick in Must (€10.95 or €6.95 per refill, zara.com) INTENSE, longlasting mattes in 16 hues. Try Ace (hot pink), Hero (orange) or Must (brown, right).

■ Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice (€6, amazon.co.uk) A CLASSIC red since 1952, given an update with moisturising oils. Warm orangey/ coral leanings suit most.

■ Barry M Lip Liner in Minx (€4.49 boots.ie) FANS rightly rave about these excellent budget liners in 15 lip-matching or richly pigmented shades.