Makeup Artist: Ng Huimin
Her go-to lipsticks:
#1: Laneige Intense Lip Gel, $36
“The colour is vibrant, and the finish is super-glossy – almost like you’d just applied gel nail polish on your lips.”
Available at #B3-66A Ion Orchard (6509-8872)
#2: Kose Esprique Rouge Stay Magic (Essence Liquid), $30
“Most moisturising lippies tend to be too sheer. However, this is very moisturising on the lips and yet gives strong, vivid colour.”
Available at Takashimaya D.S. (6735-7956)
#3: M.A.C Matte Lipstick, $31
“This is my personal favourite – it glides on so easily, and makes your lips look subtly sexy.”
Available at #B1-13/13A Ngee Ann City (6735-6622)
Makeup Artist: Larry Yeo
His go-to lipsticks:
#1: NYX Whipped Lip and Cheek Souffle, $13
“This imparts a gentle wash of colour on the lips, and can be layered on for a stronger stain. It can double as a blusher on the cheeks too.”
Available at Sephora outlets: #01-05/06 Ion Orchard (6509-8255), #01-42 Jem (6694-5528), #01-59/60 Great World City (6738-9559)
#2: Kose Esprique Rich Essence Rouge Lipstick, $39
“It glides on smoothly, has good conditioning benefits, and leaves a gel-like, plumped up look on drier lips.”
Available at Takashimaya D.S. (6735-7956)
#3: M.A.C Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour, $39
“This liquid lipstick has amazing lasting and staining power – colour stays put all day long.”
Available at #B1-13/13A Ngee Ann City (6735-6622)
Makeup Artist: Rina Sim
Her go-to lipsticks:
#1: Nars Satin Lip Pencil, $37
“It gives you long-lasting wear and is highly pigmented.”
Available at Tangs at Tang Plaza (6235-0967)
#2: M.A.C Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour, $39
“This richly pigmented lippie goes on so smoothly to leave a beautiful matte look that doesn’t make your lips look dry. It’s long-wearing and transfer-proof too.”
Available at #B1-13/13A Ngee Ann City (6735-6622)
#3: Dior Addict Lipstick, $49
“This comes in a wide range of colours and in a highly moisturising formula. I just love the glossy effect – it hides any dry lines you may have.”
Available at #B2-44/46 Ion Orchard (6636-7232)
Makeup Artist: Lolent Lee
His go-to lipsticks:
#1: Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet, $48
“A lipstick with a velvety matte finish that’s intensely rich and long-wearing, yet moisturising. I like that it doesn’t make your lips feel dry even after wearing it for several hours.”
Available at #B2-43 Ion Orchard (6634-5500)
#2: Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Rouge Pur Couture, $50
“This gives intense hydration and good antioxidant care. It covers chapped and flaky lips so well you can barely see the fine dry lines on your lips.”
Available at #B2-34 Ion Orchard (6509-7423)
#3: Cle de Peau Beaute Extra Rich Lipstick (Silk), $70 (lip colour), $35 (lipstick holder)
“The creamy formula glides on smoothly and is long-lasting and hydrating. It also gives a creamy sheer finish.”
Available at Tangs at Tang Plaza (6235-6126)
Makeup Artist: Dollei Seah
Her go-to lipsticks:
#1: Dior Addict Lipstick, $49
“It’s very moisturising, very easy to apply and leaves your lips super glossy.”
Available at #B2-44/46 Ion Orchard (6636-7232)
#2: Cle de Peau Beaute Extra Rich Lipstick (Matte), $70 (lip colour), $35 (lipstick holder)
“If you are going for a matte look, this lipstick has good hydrating properties and the colour is very long-lasting.”
Available at Tangs at Tang Plaza (6235-6126)
#3: Tom Ford Lip Color (Sheer), $75
“This lipstick gives you the right balance of shine and sheer, and I find that all the colours in the collection blend well with every skin tone.”
Available at Tangs at Tang Plaza (6735-2712)
This article was originally published in the digital edition of Simply Her May 2016.
