5 hottest lip makeup trends this winter

Whether you want to try a bold lip for your company’s holiday party or a sparkling lip look for a romantic date night, this winter is all about bringing back ’90s and Y2K trends. Here’s now to recreating these trending looks

Soft Glam Lips

If all-out glam feels dated, tune things down this year with a softer look with more neutral colours. Paired with neutral eye makeup, nude lipstick look still whispers glam without screaming it out loud.

Byredo Shimmering Lipstick – Amber in Furs. Photo: Byredo

Wine Stained Lips

You might not want to remove those wine-stained lips this festive season because this boozy beauty trend is coming in hot. More beauty brands are reimagining the alcohol accident into merlot-inspired makeup.

Rouge Allure in new packaging from Chanel’s N°5 Holiday Makeup Collection 2021. Photo: Chanel

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Matte Lips

What makeup look oozes the ’90s? Matte everything. Adding a bit of shimmer at your cupid’s bow and the centre of your lips give it that 2021 twist if you don’t feel like going all-out retro.

Nars Powermatte Lip Pigment; Nars Lock Lips in Dragon Girl. Photo: Nars

Cozy colors

Perk up your pout with warm colours like cinnamon, nutmeg, creamy vanilla or pumpkin chai latte. Opt for glassy-smooth shades or eye-catching shimmers with a high shine finish to spice up your winter makeup look.

Photo: Buxom

Lipstick-balms

Holiday season 2021 is all about the lipstick-balm hybrids. Look for lipsticks with a moisturising formula with hyaluronic acid, macadamia butter, or jojoba oils. These lipsticks feel more like a lip mask, but the bold colours will add a pop of vibrance to your makeup look.

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick Balm. Photo: Yves Saint Laurent

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