The best nude lip products of 2018

Packed full of light-diffusing pigments to give your lips a full-bodied, multi-dimensional finish, as well as a blend of lipstick tree extracts (yes, a lipstick tree is a real thing!) to protect lips from UV damage and oxidative stress, this creamy lipstick is perfect for creating a fuller-looking and hydrated pout.

With the high-impact shine of a gloss and the nourishing benefits of a balm (plus dreamy packaging to boot), Sisley Paris' new Phyto-Lip Delights are in a league of their own. The formula, which contains shea oil and jojoba to soothe and soften plus vitamin E to protect from free radicals, the gel-balm looks after your lips as it adds a hint of colour and shine.

A blend of invigorating ginger root complex and avocadin oils in MAC’s new lipstick work in tandem to plump and moisturise lips. In a mid-tone brown shade that’s perfectly suited to those with darker skin tones, this buttery formula is the ideal lip-plumping lippie for just about any occasion.

Before you gawk at the price, let it be known that this lip lacquer feels just as luxurious as it looks in the tube. Moisturising but not sticky, shiny but comfortable to wear, and infused with a blend of five nourishing oils and beeswax, expect to get a big bang for your buck.

If you’re after an ultra-smooth lip crayon that’s a dream to apply, you’ll love Marc Jacob’s new Le Marc Liquid Lip Crayon in Send Nudes. The long-wearing formula has the look, feel and wear of a liquid lipstick, while offering the total control of a crayon for effortless application.

With a vibrant colour payoff and melting texture, shu uemura’s limited edition #mattitude lipstick collection designed by renowned Parisian jewellery designer, Yazbukey, is perfect for matte lipstick lovers looking for a finish that won’t dry or irritate lips.

Liquid lipsticks are notoriously hard to apply. That’s why we love how the tear-shape applicator of Maybelline New York’s SuperStay Matte Ink™ Liquid Lipstick lets you trace crisp borders with ease. The 16-hour formula is a winner, too. It applies smoothly and easily outlasts many high-end formulas.

Behold one of the most comfortable lipsticks we’ve ever had the pleasure of wearing. This creamy mauve nude lip colour has been formulated with cacao butter to soften and hydrate lips and castor oil to moisturise and fight the signs of ageing. Consequently, the vegan lip butter leaves lips feeling just as lovely as they look.

Kat Von D Studded Kiss Crème Lipsticks were re-launched earlier this year with a purer pigment formula that delivers rich texture and an intense colour payoff. Lovers of the original formula need not worry as the new products still have the brand’s signature nourishing and long-wearing finish.

This weightless, matte liquid formula is hands down one of the most comfortable stains we’ve ever worn. In addition to giving you eight hours of wear, its unique angled tip makes precise application a breeze.

With the comfortable feel and longevity of a high-end lipstick, this wallet-friendly option is one we’re constantly recommending to friends and family who aren’t looking to splurge. Ringing it at $24, it’s easily one of the most impressive affordable lipsticks on the market.

Inspired by backstage makeup techniques, Burberry’s Lip Colour Contour adds a soft shadow to the lip line, instantly creating the illusion of fuller and more plumped lips. Designed with a smooth dome tip for easy application, the pen also acts as a lip primer to smooth and soften before applying colour.

On the hunt for more top beauty buys? Then check out the best mascaras to hit shelves in 2018.

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