Must-Have Shades That Give A Whole New Meaning To Your Classic MLBB

Let’s face it — the MLBB trend has been around for the longest time and we’re pretty sure it’s a trend that none of us will ever get tired of. In case you haven’t heard of the term, “MLBB” essentially stands for “My Lips But Better”. Think — nude, rose-mauve colours that you can wear everyday no matter what the occasion is — be it for a night out, to work or even when you’re walking your dog (I mean, looking glamorous all-day long? That’s what you call commitment.)

And yes, as much as we all love an occasional bold lip that starkly juxtaposes our look with bright colours, at times, a bold lip just doesn’t seem just as appropriate.

This year, our favourite classic pink shades come with a bit of a twist as the trend as takes on a subtle shift in hues. Basically, it’s more like the Fall colours with brown, copper, coffee undertones. Here, we did a breakdown of some of the new Rose Mauve shades that have hit the market, with new formulas for a look that stays on for hours on end.

innisfree Vivid Cotton Ink 

innisfree Vivid Cotton Ink, $15. Available at innisfree stores.

We’re always on the hunt for the latest nude lip, but finding the perfect shade is tougher than it seems. innisfree’s latest collection features a full range of nude-esque lippies that may be fit for the occasion. Known to be one of the leading K-Beauty brands around the globe, this new range of lipsticks features a wide assortment of soft, mauve colours for you to choose from. It comes with a wide and flat duvet that makes application pretty easy on the lips. For an alternative look, you can also achieve the ombre lip (that almost every Korean girl is obsessed with) by blotting it on the inner corner of your lip to have a more gradient effect.

Etude House Coffee To Go 

Etude House Coffee to Go Lipsticks (Photo Courtesy)

Every day, we face the struggle of picking the right shade of lipsticks to go with our look. But when you’re crunched for time and know it’s time to wake up and makeup, these lipsticks from Etude House might just be your best bet. It’s your next pick-me-up if you’re stuck thinking about which shade you should wear on a casual day out. The Coffee to Go range by Etude House comes in 4 different wearable shades that would fit any look. Just a heads up, these matte lippies are a little sheer, so you might need a few swipes if you’re planning to go full-on glam.

L’Oreal Colour Riche Leather

L’Oreal Colour Riche Leather, $21.90. Available at Watsons. (Photo Courtesy)

An update to the classic, these L’Oreal Color Riche Leather Lipsticks are the next big thing. Some of you guys might be a little skeptical about drugstore products but damn, a few swipes of these lippies and you’ll be feeling like a million bucks! We’re not even kidding. It finishes off matte and you might need a little touch-up or two after applying it, but the colour payoff is simply A-MA-ZING. It’s literally the perfect go-to shades for your fall look (and it’ll probably go pretty darn well with your cup of Pumpkin Spiced Latte too while you’re at it.)

SHISEIDO ModernMatte Powder Lipstick

SHISEIDO’s ModernMatte Powder Lipstick, $46. Available at SHISEIDO stores islandwide and Lazada.

Times have changed, and so have the formulas of lipsticks. A good example is this pretty-pink rose shade in the most powdery finish by Shiseido. At first glance, the ModernMatte Powder Lipstick may come off as a product that’d dry out your lips but truth be told, it really doesn’t. In fact, it glides on smoothly and is literally one of the best options for that perfect MLBB look that we’re dying to achieve. With 24 shades to choose from, you’ll definitely be able to find the right one to suit your pick.