The 10 brands proving experts at rouge

There was a time when leaving the house without a spot of rouge was considered bad etiquette. And while we have now reached a vastly different era, the fondness for a tube of lippie has remained for many ladies. Below are the brands successfully catering to the lipstick fanatic:

Australis
Focused on providing lips with a bold splash of colour and a moisture boost is Australis. The brand’s Colour Inject combines SPF 15 with jojoba, evening primrose and avocado oils for a super smooth, super nourishing lip product.

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick
Longevity is at the heart of Rimmel’s Lasting Finish. Promising vibrant colour and shine that lasts up to eight hours, the formula offers colour protection technology that adds up to 25 per cent more colour to lips.

Elizabeth Arden
Conditioning and hydrating is the mantra behind Elizabeth Arden’s Beautiful Color lippie. Shea butter combines with a blend of vitamins A, C and E for a formula that moisturises while providing medium to full colour coverage.

Lancôme
Shiny and translucent in colour, the Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Nu Lipstick hosts a formula that is based around hero ingredient Pro-Xylane™ which keeps pouts moist and soft all day long.

Mary Kay®
Mary Kay®’s lipstick offering has combined the benefits of skincare with cosmetics. The advanced ingredients help to prevent the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles, boost firmness, and promise to guard against feathering.

Sportsgirl
It’s no surprise that fashion brand Sportsgirl delivers particularly vibrant lipstick shades. Pout About It is a matte formulation that is available in 30 different (equally noticeable) colours.

Essence
Smooth and creamy in texture, Essence lipstick is available in 16 different shades. The brand can also boast its affordability, with each pout perfector less than $2 a tube.

Givenchy
A super sheer slick of colour is available from the Givenchy Le Rouge A Porter. Available in 16 shades, the light lippie has packaging just as impressive as its formula, housed in a genuine leather case.

Bourjois 
Bourjois Red in the City Rouge is a red-focused range of creamy lipstick shades in a semi-matte finish. The line of red shades is available in five different colours.

Face Of Australia 
As its name suggests, Face of Australia Lip Quench Moisturising Lipstick hydrates, conditions and protects the pout. A formula of jojoba oil, vitamin E, shea butter and SPF 30+ rating keep lips supple.

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