Indulge me while I talk about the hugely expensive, wildly extravagant lipsticks that I think are worth it
We’ve recently run a bargain special, so please indulge me while I talk about the hugely expensive, wildly extravagant luxury lipsticks that I think (for a true obsessive, at least) are worth it. God knows, we’ve been in a state of withdrawal long enough to earn it (although, chapeau to those who’ve defiantly slicked on a red daily under their masks with no concession to smudging). Designer lipstick sales, previously as secure as bullion, crashed in lockdown – now, surely, they can at least partly recover.
Let’s start with the most toweringly expensive so we can deludedly convince ourselves that everything thereafter is a steal. La Bouche Rouge are expensive for good reason, as they are probably the most sustainable lipsticks on Earth. The leather cases (think the Hermès Birkin of lippies, £62) are handmade from luxury tannery offcuts otherwise destined for the incinerator, then refilled in perpetuity with a matte, satin or balm bullet of your choice (£36) – all vegan, cruelty-free and made from sustainable raw ingredients (there’s also a vegan-friendly case, if you’d prefer). The colours are glorious – pigment-drenched and comfortable thanks to shea butter, squalane and jojoba oil. A complete lipstick costs a fortune, but I can think of few cosmetics so close to couture fashion in terms of time, craftsmanship and attention to detail. Any makeup enthusiast would swoon at receiving one as a gift.
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