The 10 Best lipsticks
Skies are grey, so reinvigorate your pout for winter with one of these dramatic new-season shades.
The 10 Best lipsticks
Show all 101. Rouge pur couture in 'Golden lustre'
£22.50, YSL, Selfridges.com
Inspired by the opulent shades of haute-couture dresses, Golden Lustre is a subtle pink with a high shine, thanks to a dash of glitter.
2. Rouge allure in 'Famous'
£24, Chanel, Selfridges.com
The sparkle in this will make your red lips perfect for party season, while its luxurious formula makes for a rich colour. And it's all packaged in a stylish click-open case.
3. Rich lip colour in 'Cosmic raspberry'
£18, Bobbi Brown, Bobbibrown.co.uk
Inject some colour into your cosmetics with this fuchsia lipstick by Bobbi Brown with SPF 12.
4. Rouge prodige in 'Rosy coral'
£17, Clarins, available nationwide
Clarins' 'high fidelity pearl' formula makes use of natural silicone and white clay to ensure long-lasting lusciousness that won't fade.
5. 'Kontrol'
£15.50, Illamasqua, Illamasqua.com
This violet shade can be a show-stopping look or a subtle stain and has a smooth, glossy finish that won't dry out your lips.
6. Semi-Matt lipstick in 'Belle de jour'
£18, Nars, Spacenk.co.uk
This lipstick is one of those perfect "in between" colours, blending terracotta with taupe to create a modern take on a trendy neutral.
7. Colour elixir in 'Mulberry'
£7.99, Max Factor, Boots.com
This gets the make-up artist seal of approval after being used by Pat McGrath for Gucci's autumn show. Ingredients include moisturising shea, avocado and aloe butters.
8. Sweet kiss lipstick in 'Rose cachemire'
£7.99, Bourjois, available nationwide
Inspired by travels in the East, Bourjois's new colour will add a delicate hint of pink for daytime.
9. The Kate Moss collection, No 3
£5.49, Rimmel, available nationwide
The supermodel's take on cosmetic classics: this nude tone has a chic Sixties feel.
10. 'Inspiration'
£8, Topshop, Topshop.com
Topshop's dramatic damson shade is great value and perfectly in keeping with the current Nineties revival, so go a bit 4 Non Blondes with your look. Top hat optional.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies