Through the years, we’ve seen plenty of innovative offerings flood the beauty market, but to this day, the reinventions just keep coming. Take lip products, for instance. From glossy goodness to matte madness, you may think you’ve tried on every formulation out there at this point, but we’d wager you’ve never taken a lip powder out for a spin.
If you recall, we first got acquainted with a lip powder formulation last year by way of Cle Cosmetics’ Melting Lip Powder, and the magic was all in the application. As soon as the powdery product touches the lips and cheeks, the formula begins to liquefy, leaving behind a pigmented stain in a flattering emollient finish.
Riding on the waves of this K-beauty formula, Clinique has launched their new Pop Lip Shadow Cushion Matte Lip Powder. Similar to the Cle Cosmetics Melting Lip Powder, these matte lip powders deliver a vibrant burst of pigment for a bold lip that doesn’t budge or bleed. These babies may have just arrived on the beauty scene, but celebrities like Heidi Klum and Westworld’s Ingrid Bolso Berdal are already fans of this, both flaunting their matte pouts on the red carpet. For added comfort, just prep your lips with a balm first before swiping on the lip powder.
Clinique’s not the only major beauty brand who’s jumped on the powder craze, though. Just last week, we got a sneak peak at Chanel’s Neapolis New City Spring Summer 2018 Collection through the Instagram accounts of all the attendees. Needless to say, one particular product caught our attention. The brand’s key product for January 2018 is none other than their lip palette, which houses a lip balm for the base and a powder lip colour to be dusted on top. Here’s how to use the palette:
Just pat on the balm, and use the cushion tip brush to apply the powder on. You can even use a lip brush to blend out the rest of the product. Simple enough, even for a lipstick novice.
Clinique Pop Lip Shadow Cushion Matte Lip Powder, US$19.50. Available from nordstrom.com.
