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7 liquid lipsticks for bold lips on-the-go

These lippies are just the thing to make a statement when you’re in a rush

By Toni Hynes

New Idea Beauty Editor WHO and New Idea / March 28 2018

A liquid wand lipstick is the perfect on-the-go applicator for the busy, modern woman. Combining the best of both worlds – the colour payoff of a lipstick and the easy-to-swipe-on benefit of a gloss – if you haven’t fallen for these hybrids yet, now is the time. Here are seven we love to get you started.

TIP: Lips that have been looked after and are moisturised are going to take the formula of a liquid much better. Exfoliate your lips once a week with a scrub, and on the days you don’t wear lipstick, always keep a hydrating gloss close by.

Maybelline New York SuperStay Matte Ink

Matte doesn’t have to be drying or dull – Maybelline’s Matte Ink is lovely and creamy and packs a major colour punch that lasts up to 16 hours.

Models Own Lix Liquid Lipstick Matte

Liquid lipsticks tend to last longer than normal bullet lipsticks, especially those that come in a matte or satin finish like this Models Own Lix Liquid Lipstick Matte.

Revlon The Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor Metallic

Dishing out a unique metallic matte colour, this liquid lipstick adds dimension to your lips to make them look bigger. The mango and vanilla fragrance in the formula is simply icing on the cake.

Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Bold Liquid Lipstick

This liquid lip colour has it all: a long-lasting formula with intense colour payoff and a glossy finish, and its flocked sponge tip is a winner for getting a controlled application. Plus, the addition of emollient ester and glycerine is a treat for softening lips.

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Liquified Lipstick

Besides the nourishing formula (thank you natural monoi oil and coconut oil) and intensely pigmented colour, we think it’s pretty cool that this liquid lippie is created by hand in small batches.

Kat Von D Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick

Kat Von D has an extensive colour palette to suit all preferences. It’s the ultimate gloss for day or evening and each has a matching lip liner to help keep the liquid from bleeding into fine lines around the lips – how perfect!

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color

Rihanna’s new Stunna Lip Paint is hands-down the perfect shade of red. “I wanted a lipstick that wouldn’t budge ... even as you eat,” says Rihanna of her product. Mission accomplished – this one goes on glossy but dries matte with real staying power.

Want to nail your liquid lipstick application? Then this liquid lipstick how-to is a must-read.

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Do you love a liquid lipstick or are you more of a gloss or traditional lipstick lover?

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Toni Hynes

Previously from an advertising background, Toni has been working in editorial and beauty at Pacific Magazines for the past five years, and is currently working across Who and New Idea, two of the top five best-selling weeklies in the country. Toni loves being able to make the beauty world seem accessible to the working woman, particularly for those who are time-restricted. As a working Mum, she’s constantly searching for easy beauty and skincare routines on a budget.