Lippie is the summer essential we know you can’t do without, shop these summer-ready shades to update your collection and pick a few shades up for your bestie too!

Subtle yet sultry

Go from brunch with the ladies to date night glam with these soft, sultry shades. Perfect to welcome the warmer summer nights, these tones will add the perfect finishing touch to any evening look.

– Maybelline Colour Sensational The Creams R89 – R119.95

– Revlon Kiss Balm SPF 20 R79

– Yardley Stayfast Liquid Matte Vinyl Lip Gloss R159.95

– Mini MAC Lipglass R150.00 – R180

Let it POP!

Nothing says playful like pops of colour – and what better way to add it to your look than with a fun, bold lip? Choose from luxe crème to 24 hour and matte. There’s every type for every need.

– Maybelline Superstay 24HR Colour Lipstick R199.95 – R 209.95

– Black Opal Colour Splurge Luxe Crème Lipstick R185.00

– Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink Lipstick R199.95

– Foschini All Woman Matte Lipstick R19.95

Pale neutrals

Pale neutrals are all the rage this summer and it’s easy to see why! Soft, subtle, but just what you need to get that natural, porcelain glow, a good neutral lipstick is a definite summer must-have.

– Revlon Superlustrous Lipgloss R135.95

– Essence This Is Me Lipstick R63.95

– Rimmel Oh My Gloss! Lipgloss R109.95

– Essence Hydra Matte lipstick R69

Words by: Stefanie Titus

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