Before you apply lipstick colours, first make sure your lips are primed and hydrated. A sugar scrub for lips is a must if your lips are prone to flakiness: simply massage on gently and let the sugar crystals exfoliate rough skin. A lip oil serum or a night lip treatment will also make lip care easier.

Once you’ve primed your lips, apply your matte lipstick or long-lasting lipstick either directly from the tube, or with a makeup brush. A lip pencil can be applied around the outside of your lips to make it easier to apply your liquid lip. For a high shine look, finish with a nourishing lip gloss.

A great quality lip balm is an essential item if you have sensitive skin. A lip oil serum can also be used if your lips are particularly prone to dryness. Lip care products will keep your skin’s moisture levels high so you can always enjoy smooth lips. Find out how to take the best care of your lips with our lip spa guide.

It’s easy to choose a lipstick colour to perfectly suit your complexion. As a general rule, those with a fair complexion look best with cooler tones of pink, red or purple, while those with deeper and warmer complexions are suited to warmer shades of red, orange and ochre.