A lipstick worth talking about

Mwah! It’s beauty rumoured that women who wear lipstick kiss their partners more often than women who don’t. It's also said they're ready to kick off their heels and enjoy life more than those who prefer to leave their lips slick bare. Doesn’t that say something about the increased confidence women get from wearing lipstick?

Hot on the lip-licious factor is Clarins new Rouge Eclat Satin Finish Age-Defying Lipstick which is launching in January. With lips at their pout best around the age of 16 – after the first flush of youth, lips gradually lose their pillow fullness with age unless you resort to fillers; Clarins have created a long-lasting colour along with an injection of their Nutri-Youth Complex. Protecting lips against dehydration and helping to boosts collagen, the formulation feels super nourishing and cushioning thanks to the inclusion of vitamin E and plant waxes. Remember, a dry lip adds up to a thinner looking lip. Plus, they’re lip-smacking tasty too with a blackberry and liquorice flavour. Beautifully encased in gold, cherry pick from 15 gorgeous shades catalogued under subtle nudes, rich and warm and vibrant brights. An Angelina Jolie mouth is not guaranteed, but surely this has to be a lipstick lust for the start of the new year.

Clarins Rouge Eclat Lipstick, £18.50 available from January.

Clarins Christmas Crackers

Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and desire

Twinkle. Sparkle. Special. Everything you would expect from Christmas cosmetic collections. Far from looking like you could be decorating the Christmas tree, Clarins have brought out  classy compacts that gives the Midas touch.

 

 

 

Odyssey Face Palette

Odyssey Eye Quartet Palette

Odyssey takes inspiration from the Greek Gods – mythical, strong and enchanting by showcasing a collection of two limited edition compacts which would be worthy of  Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty and desire or Dionysus, the god of wine, parties and festivals! Either way, the collection truly does bathe your beauty in the best possible light – minus a Hollywood technician, as the coppery and warms golds alongside metallic tones and jewel-like powders flatter every complexion. Each palette is embossed with the Odyssey emblem of Ancient Greece.

Odyssey emblem of Ancient Greece

The Odyssey Face Palette is a silky-smooth powder with a light-optimizing+ complex with helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and imperfections. Skin is left looking deliciously bronzed with a slight golden-y shimmer, but not overly tanned – now that would look ridiculous in winter!  The Odyssey Eye Quartet Mineral Palette is a collection of four last-the-day-and-night eye colours which can either by worn solo or layered up for a more bewitching evening look. The gold leaf highlighter adds the gilt effect. Give a wink to your Santa and I’m sure they can be slipped into your stocking!

Odyssey Face Palette, £35 and Odyssey Eye Quartet Mineral Palette, £30 both available this month.

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