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The Year of the Snake is just around the corner. If you’re looking for an easy way to scale up your luck, complete your festive look with these limited-edition lippies. From snake-themed packaging to red-hot shades, these six Lunar New Year exclusive lipsticks auger a prosperous and beautiful year ahead.
01 - Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Kiss of Fortune, SGD58
Firstly, the case that houses this moisturising matte lipstick reflects the sophisticated charm of the year’s zodiac animal. And now it comes in an exclusive tawny orange-red shade designed to flatter and enliven every skin tone. Packed with antioxidants and a blend of oils, this hydrating cashmere cream lipstick offers high-colour payoff. In addition, it provides comfortable long-lasting wear. CHARLOTTE TILBURY
02 - Dior Beauty Rouge Dior 688 Voile de Rose Veil Finish, SGD66
You can now enjoy Rouge Dior’s longwearing colour in a limited-edition shade inspired by the most delicate fabrics. 688 Voile de Rose is an easy-to-wear rosewood with taupe accents. Besides offering intense comfort, its luminous matte finish delivers a blurring effect. And for the occasion, it comes in festive red packaging embellished with golden motifs by artist Pietro Ruffo. DIOR
03 - Givenchy Beauty Le Rouge Interdit Intense Silk N331 Spicy Red, SGD73
Givenchy Beauty didn’t just create a vibrant red bullet with scale details for the Year of the Snake. It also dressed its iconic semi-matte lipstick in a plush black case to match. Inspired by the maison’s handbags, the exclusive case features a python aesthetic accentuated by golden details. Upscaling your fortune in the coming year is surely a given with this choice. GIVENCHY BEAUTY
04 - Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick 669 Mystic Red, SGD60
Prefer something you can customise? Guerlain’s Rouge G lipsticks let you choose your shade and case separately so you can truly call it your own. For a lucky twist this festive season, the brand launches a satin red shade in a striking marble finish. Either pair it with an existing case of your choice or pick the Mystic Red Lipstick Case with precious red and gold fabric weave motif. GUERLAIN
05 - MAC Cosmetics Macximal Matte Lipstick Timeless Taupe, SGD40
For a silky matte lipstick that will last through a day of visiting, consider this limited-edition taupe shade. It comes in a good-for-lips formula that delivers up to 12 hours of full coverage and eight hours of moisture. Moreover, it comes in an ultra-glossy, shade-shifting packaging with snake details for a dose of extra luck. MAC COSMETICS
06 - Shu Uemura Kinu Rouge Matte Elusive Flare RD182, SGD57
Unfold your own unique charm with this Kinu Rouge Matte Lunar New Year edition that showcases a playful fan design. Created with the J-beauty brand’s dimensional matte technology, the luck-bringing modern red not only imparts a flawless finish. It also keeps lips feeling moisturised and comfortable for up to 12 hours. SHU UEMURA
For more information, do visit the brands’ respective sites
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