Lip Service

A change of lip color can be a powerful and quick move to transform your look. A swipe of light pinks and peaches can sweeten up a look, and a hot red lipstick can give off a sexy, I’m-in-control vibe. But whether you take that bold step to the bright and dark side or not, having smooth and soft lips should be top priority. Applying lip color on dry lips will only enhance your chapped lips, and it’s not a sight anyone would enjoy.


One lip balm that we’re quite happy about is the arrival of LipIce. A trip to Hong Kong is not complete if I don’t buy a lot of LipIce lip balms. Affordably priced at P89 and up, these mentholated lip balms not only protect and moisturize your puckers, its mint flavor also soothes dry lips.

LipIce comes in fruity flavors like strawberry. It also offers lip balm with sheer color, color lipbalm and color gloss fruity. Mentholatum Therapy Lipbalm and Lip Gel and Men’s Cool Aqua are also available at Watsons and Beauty by SM.

Now that you have achieved healthy and moisturized lips, trying on different lip shades and textures is going to be more enjoyable. For the ladies who have always been on the safe side, natural-looking lips are the way to go. The Body Shop Colourguide Lip Colour in nude and soft pink hues has moisturizing properties that hydrates and provides intense coverage in one swipe.

The Body Shop Colourguide Lip Colour, P695, is highly pigmented for quick application.

But if you’re looking for lip color that lasts longer due to the festivities this season, try Revlon’s newest lipstick, Just Bitten Lipstain by ColorStay is a Two-in-One Lipstain and Balm that will surely last longer (on your puckers) than your average lipstick. Lipstain has longer staying power that provides better coverage and lasting color. It also has vitamin-enriched formula that guarantees hours of wear without streaking or smudging. Some girls have even vouched that Revlon’s latest lip baby is kiss-proof, too!

Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain by ColorStay, P575, is exclusively available at Watsons and Beauty by SM.