By Laurin
Until recently, I was something of a
tart when it came to skincare. Like a Viking-sized magpie, I was all
about the latest shiny thing promising to give me the skin of a
teenaged nymph. The one constant in my routine for the last 10 years
has been DHC Deep Cleansing Oil. I discovered it through India Knight
back in 2008 and have been positively evangelical about its benefits
since. It deep cleans without stripping the skin, shifts the most
tenacious of eyeliners, smells reassuringly wholesome and a £21
bottle lasts for months on end.
So when I heard DHC were launching a
range of proper lipsticks, I was mustard-keen to try them. I chose
the two palest colours, Petal Pink and First Blush to try first.
Though I like to think I’ve come a long was in my appreciation of a
bold lip, the truth is that I am running fifteen minutes late for
work on any given day, and pale colours are more forgiving when
applied in haste. The gold and silver tubes with flower
etching are as pleasing pretty as the two colours themselves turn out
to be. Above, you see Petal Pink on the right and First Blush on the
left. At first glance, there seems very little difference between
them.
The formula is specifically for those
with ageing as a primary concern, so contains light-reflecting
pigments to give the appearance of fuller lips. Applied on skin, both
shades have a soft, candlelit glow that I find much more flattering
than the opalescent, borderline-glitter favoured by some brands.
Above: Petal Pink applied with a lipbrush and Studio 10 Age Reverse Perfecting Lipliner
They’re also incredibly moisturising,
containing a blend of macadamia, olive and rice bran oils. As such,
they apply easily straight from the tube and are a pleasure to wear,
but are somewhat lacking in the longevity department. To be fair, I
tested them over a couple of days in London that included a heatwave,
several journeys on the top deck of the 133 and an eight-hour shift
in a shop that had decided to explore an alternate career path as an
oven. I got about two hours wear from both shades.
Above: First Blush applied with a lipbrush and Studio 10 Age Reverse Perfecting Lipliner
Petal Pink and First Blush are both
pretty everyday lipsticks that would be great to have in your handbag
for quick touch ups on your “My Lips But Better” days. Far from
being only suitable for more mature skins, I also think they would be
a lovely “Lipstick 101” gift for an adolescent girl if you’re
not ready to send her out in full Ruby Woo. Check them out. And if I
happen to convert you to Deep Cleansing Oil as well, my work here
will be well and truly done.
DHC Premium Lipstick GE is £13 and available at www.dhcuk.co.uk
The Fine Print: PR Samples
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From the swatches, I thought I'd prefer Petal Pink but then the lip swatches make me think perhaps First Blush would suit me better. Guess I'll have to try both ;)
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