Marie Claire UK - 09.2019

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Beauty

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interviews, along with hand-picked

recommendations from the beauty

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LaMer The Lip Volumizer, £65

Thisis like a lip hydrator on

speed.It’s infused with the same

Miracle Broth as the face cream

to instantly plump lips and soften

the look of lines around the

mouth. It’s also got an incredible

light-reflecting sheen that

only adds to the effect.

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MuradRapid Collagen

Infusion For Lips, £25

Hydrating hyaluronic acid?

Check. Peptides that deliver

plumping collagen? Double check.

That’s the science bit – all you

need to know is that it feels

non-sticky and more like a

serum; it fills prune-like lips

and you’ll want to add it to

your anti-ageing regime ASAP.

LISA’S FABLED PICKS

‘THIS CLEVER FACE

BRIGHTENERMAKES

ME LOOK “DONE” IN

A T SHIRT AND JEANS.

IT’S ALSO AN INSTANT

FILLERFREE LIP BOOST’

Beautydirector Lisa Oxenham visits the

Fabled byMarie Clairebeauty store to

check out the latest pout-plumping products

Pillow-plumped,voluminous lips are back on my agenda

−and I’m blaming Love Island. I’ve been tempted to

try lip fillers in the past, but I’d rather fake fuller lips with

make-up. After all, it’s easy, painless and purse-

friendly.According to the experts, those of us who count

lipstickas our product of choice look for three things:

a sheer sheen, slightly transparent pigment and the

perfect lip colour-match. That’s where Clinique’s new Even Better

Pop Lip Colour Foundation, £17.50, comes in. Within this range of

28 lipsticks, there are nudes to suit every skin tone. Each enhances

your natural lip shade, contains hyaluronic acid to hydrate from the

inside out and glycols to boost circulation for a fuller-looking pout.

I’m addicted to shade 02 Gauzy for so many reasons: it’s a clever

face brightener, makes me look ‘done’ even if I’m just in a T-shirt

and jeans, and it’s an instant route to a filler-free lip boost. I’ve also

learned to put in the prep work, as any roughness will show up

under the sheer texture.First, I rub dry lips with a soft toothbrush

or a damp flannel to stimulate blood

flowand whip off any dead skin. Then,

I apply a hydrating treatment or

balm to strengthen the top layer

and keep lips visibly moist. ID your

lip shape and the areas you would

liketo volumise, too. I dab a cream

highlighter just above the middle of

my top lip to accentuate the Cupid’s

bow. If your lips are different sizes, use a lighter shade of nude

lipstick on the thinner lip and a darker colour on

the plumper side to balance them out. To increase the

look of both, use a lipliner all over and draw slightly

outside the perimeter before filling them in with

lipstick. Go for a wide brush, too − regular lip brushes

tend to be on the small side, so a concealer one is

best. Also worth noting: lipgloss applied to just

the centre of the lips catches the light and creates the

illusion of a bigger, juicier pout, especially if you pick

one with a hint of shimmer. See what

I mean about simple tweakments?

Formore beauty & well-being tips,

follow @lisaoxenham #LiseOfLife

BareMinerals Moxie Plumping

Lipgloss in Maverick, £18

Peptides make lips look more

voluptuous, while a mega dose

of shea, avocado and murumuru

butters get to work hydrating.

There’s also a peppermint tingle

to stimulate your circulation

• that’s the bit I like best when
  applying around the 3pm slump
  − it feelsso refreshing.

Maybelline New York Baby

Lips in Pink Punch, £3.99

I’ve had a tube of this in my bag

ever since I bought one in New

York years ago. It’s one of the

best moisturising lip balms

I’ve come across and it has the

teeniest hint of pink to perk up

a pout when you look knackered.