Save vs Splurge: Hyaluronic Acid Lipsticks
Hyaluronic acid is everyone’s favourite skincare ingredients. It’s now made its way into the latest releases of makeup brands like By Terry, Charlotte Tilbury, Elf Cosmetics, and Maybelline. As makeup trends are pointing towards the idea of natural beauty, hyaluronic acid lipsticks are the perfect way to achieve a dewy glow and plump glossy lips. Whether you want to splurge on one to wear all season or experiment with a few cheaper options, I’m rounding up my favourite ‘Save vs. Splurge’ choices for hyaluronic acid lipsticks.
Splurge – Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss Lipstick £25
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Charlotte Tilbury’s makeup is all about enhancing your inner glow and making you feel like a Hollywood star. The brand’s Hyaluronic Happikiss Lipstick launched a few weeks ago to instant acclaim. It glides on like a lip balm and gives you a stunning tinted colour for spring and summer. This lipstick is infused with c-peptide and polymers, along with hyaluronic acid, to nourish your lips and give you a lasting colour.
Favourite shade: Happikiss |
Save – Elf Cosmetics Hydrating Core Lip Shine £6
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If you’re balming on a budget, Elf Cosmetics should be your go-to for almost every makeup product. This lip balm melts into your lips with a heart-shaped core that makes it easy to apply the colour across your lips. It gives you a sheer tint while moisturising your lips with vitamin E. This hyaluronic acid lipstick is just the product you want for those ‘no makeup' days. There are eight colours for you to choose between, from dusty pink to deep berry and caramel brown. Favourite shade: All of them! (treat yourself) |
Splurge – By Terry Hyaluronic Lipsticks £29
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Another splurge-worthy choice is By Terry’s hyaluronic lipsticks. It’s a two-in-one product that acts as a lip balm and a pigmented colour to give you a smooth look. The lipstick glides along your lips and gives you instant hydration. If anti-ageing is a concern for you, this product diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in your lips. It has a plumping effect to bring volume to your lips to make them perfectly kissable. Favourite shade: Rose |
Save - Maybelline Lifter Gloss Plumping Hydrating Lip Gloss Hyaluronic Acid £8.99
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For a hyaluronic acid lipstick that won’t break the bank, try this gloss by Maybelline. It has an extra-large wand to give you one swipe application. The hyaluronic acid formula smoothes your lips and enhances their natural contour to give you larger lips. This is one gloss that doesn’t have a sticky finish. It hydrates your lips while giving you a shiny glow with plumper lips. You can wear it by itself for a natural look or apply it over a lip liner and lipstick for a fuller look. This lip gloss is an affordable alternative to the Charlotte Tilbury Happikiss and is a must-have for your spring and summer makeup bag. Favourite shade: Ice is my go-to for wearing on top of lipsticks. You can treat yourself to 3 of these glossies for the price of 2 on the Boots website! |
