Lipstick is one of those things that can instantly make your day better, boosting your confidence and brightening your complexion with a single swipe. But no matter how great the lipstick looks on, if it dries out your lips or feels uncomfortable, it’s not worth it.
Fortunately, many of our favourite beauty brands have recognised this predicament and released new formulas jam-packed with moisturizing ingredients to soothe and protect. So if you’re one of the many who have perpetually chapped lips, then read on for some of our favourite hydrating lipsticks.
5 lipsticks that won’t dry out your lips
Burt’s Bees 100% Natural Lipstick
A lipstick that feels like a lip balm with the pigment of a stain sounds almost too good to be true, right? Wrong! Burt’s Bees new 100% Natural Lipsticks offers vibrant pigments and a satin finish, along with naturally moisturising ingredients to soften and condition lips. Formulated with Beeswax, Moringa Oil, Raspberry Seed Oil and Vitamin E, these lipsticks are a godson for dry lips.
Burt’s Bees lipsticks will be available exclusively in selected David Jones stores throughout March. From April 2016 onwards the lipsticks will be available in David Jones, Myer, Priceline and selected pharmacies.
Clarins Rouge Eclat Satin Finish Age-Defying Lipstick
Created with Nutri-Youth Complex, this luminous lipstick glides on like butter and leaves you with younger-looking, smooth lips that will make a statement. The innovative combination of plant waxes and cocoa are designed provide intense nourishment, while the anti-ageing properties help boost collagen production and reduce the appearance if fine lines. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t want that?
Shop Clarins Rouge Eclat Satin Finish Age-Defying Lipstick $38.00
Burberry Kisses Sheer
Thanks to its luminous, lightweight texture and its luxurious, timeless packaging, Burberry’s latest innovation is set to be the little black dress of lipsticks. Inspired by fabrics seen on the runway, the glossy shades range from hot pinks to natural nudes and deep maroons, so you’re sure to find a hue to suit your taste.
Burberry Kisses Sheer will be available from 1st March, 2016 from selected David Jones and Sephora stores.
Bite Beauty Luminous Crème Lipstick
Delivering lush, long-lasting colour and moisture-rich coverage in a palette of 25 versatile shades, these lipsticks have garnered a cult following for good reason. Made with food-grade ingredients that are healthy enough to eat, these creamy lipsticks condition and nourish lips with every use. The infusion of antioxidant-rich Resveratrol also helps fight free radicals and offer long-term anti-ageing benefits.
Shop Bite Beauty Luminous Crème Lipstick $38.00
Antipodes Lipstick
Harnessing the hydrating properties of nutrient-rich avocado oil, this Antipodes Lipstick lipstick promises all-day moisture for luscious, kissable lips. We especially love that the packaging is recyclable and these formulas are free from synthetic preservatives. If you have extra dry lips, try Antipodes Kiwi Seed Oil Lip Conditioner as a primer – it’s an instant moisture boost in a tube.