BALM TEXTURES, NUDES AND BRIGHTS: THIS IS WHAT LIPSTICK LOOKS LIKE IN 2021
NOTHING CAN DAMPEN OUR LOVE FOR LIPSTICK, IT SEEMS, WITH SOME BIG LAUNCHES HERE TO WOW US. THIS YEAR, IT'S ALL ABOUT COMFORT AND JOY
Last year was a bit of a washout for lips, with the majority of us making the most of our eyes peeping out over the mask rather than wearing lashing of lipstick, but in 2021 when we all need a little something to perk us up, lipstick is back in a big way.
“The way we wear makeup has really changed in 2021,” says Guerlain national beauty expert Olivia Devey. “We aren’t socialising in the same way as we once did and the act of applying makeup has become much more personal than ever before. We want formulas that feel comfortable and make us look and feel more confident in one easy application.”
This year has already seen lipstick launches from big names including NARS, Bobbi Brown, Chanel and Charlotte Tilbury, giving us a clear view of what 2021’s lipstick trends are going to be and there are four clear trends emerging: we're seeing lip-balm and jelly-style natural slick and nourishing lip care with our pigments. Meanwhile, WFH has brought the nude back in a big way (we want to try, but not too hard) unless we're on screen or need a pick-me-up, in which case there are plenty of bold, statement shades.
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Is there anything more youthful than a flushed complexion complete with a barely-there, balmy finish on the lips? Think Glossier campaign models and Bridgerton’s Daphne Bridgerton and you’ll be along the right lines. “Balmy lips are plump, soft and fresh,” says Bobbi Brown pro artist, Hollie Ellis. This is no-makeup makeup for the lip and it goes perfectly with our new love of loungewear.
You can create a balmy lipped look by applying a lip balm before your lipstick for a subtle sheen, or by opting for one of the new balm style lipsticks hitting the market.
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