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Are luxury make-up products worth the money? I tried a selection of products, and I selected only some of my favorite brands. The ones I believe are worth the money.

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[GIVEAWAY CLOSED]

Thanks to the incredible support and response to our Readers’ Choice giveaway, we have decided to extend our prizes to the first 200 participants. Our team will be contacting the winners individually. Thank you all for participating!

Congratulations, Zoe Ng. You are the winner of a 2-night wellness retreat at world class health resort Chiva Som in Hua Hin, Thailand.

Give a woman the right lipstick and she can conquer the world. 

There's nothing quite like the power of lipstick. Almost instantly, it can turn a look around, boost confidence and change your attitude. But as we all know, there’s so much to consider when it comes to picking the right one: skin tone, shade, texture and finish. Ahead are our favourite lippies that made the cut, but when it comes to naming the very best lipstick for the Prestige Beauty & Wellness Awards 2020, we look to you -- our readers -- for a winner.

Beauty & Wellness Awards 2020 Giveaway 

Join our panel and judge alongside makeup artist Alexa Bui, influencer and yogi Elva Ni, fashion influencer Feiping Chang and makeover artist extraordinaire Ricky Kazaf to select the very best in beauty and wellness. For the Lip Colour category, our editors have curated an edit of the top five lipsticks for you to choose from.

What's more, by voting you are entering into an exclusive giveaway to win a 2-night wellness retreat at world class health resort Chiva Som in Hua Hin, Thailand (valid until 31 July 2021; terms and conditions apply), which is valued at HK$50,230.

For more chances to win this amazing prize, readers can vote in other categories too. A vote for each category constitutes as one entry.

The first 100 voters will also receive a surprise beauty gift box.

To enter, fill out the form and click the image to vote below.

Guest Judges

About Chiva Som 

For more than 25 years, the company behind the award-winning Chiva-Som has been a pioneer in transformative wellness practices to global acclaim. Its commitment to an innovative, holistic approach which expertly balances mind, body and spirit, continues to this day with its flagship resort in Hua Hin, Thailand. With its unique synergy of indigenous traditions and evidence-based wellness, Chiva-Som partners with guests on highly personalised wellness journeys focused on complete lifestyle transformation. At the new Zulal Wellness Resort these extend to the entire family.

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2. This giveaway is open to Hong Kong residents only and entrants must be over the age of eighteen (18).
3. Entrants must enter the form fully in order for their entry to be valid.
4. The giveaway prize is live for twelve (12) days only.
5. Entries will be accepted within these twelve (12) days.
6. Thereafter the giveaway will close and the winner will be announced on 24 July 2020.
7. Winners will be contacted and asked to provide their full name and contact details via email.
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These are the lipstick shades to wear if you want to fake whiter teeth.

If there’s one thing that can instantly turn a look from disheveled to put together, it’s a lipstick. The power of colour is all it takes to lift spirits and confidence. What's more, the best part of it all is that it can slip right into your purse so you can be ready for any occurrence that might require a little pizzazz.

The list of magical wonders a lipstick can do is extensive, but one drawback is the wrong shade can emphasise the dullness of your teeth and that’s arguable the most undesirable physical trait. So why is it that some colours accentuate the brightness of pearly whites while others contrast differently? Apparently, it’s all in the undertones of the shade of choice.

In a quest to find the best bullets, glosses, tints and stains for whiter teeth, and an all-round brighter smile, we rounded up the colours to wear sans dentist appointment.

Blush Nudes

[caption id="attachment_207154" align="alignnone" width="1600"] Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G The Duchess (HK$270)[/caption]

Nude shades are great for the natural, barely-there makeup look. But with undertones that lean towards browns and peaches, it can make teeth appear slightly yellow. Pink corals however aren’t too warm and can whiten teeth in contrast.

Blue-Based Reds

[caption id="attachment_207144" align="alignnone" width="1600"] Fenty Stunna Lip Paint in Uncensored (HK$216)[/caption]

Every cosmetics company will have their signature brand of the classic red. But not all reds are created equal. Red lips with blue tones are the most flattering and cancel out any yellows casted on the teeth.

Purples and Plums

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Dark tones generally make teeth appear murky. Pick a vampy shade (again, one with blues) to counter the yellow. Deep berries and magenta are high contrast colours that not only brighten teeth, but also work on most skin tones.

Blues and Violets

[caption id="attachment_207148" align="alignnone" width="1600"] Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Mat Lipstick in 606 Sophie Plum (HK$305)[/caption]

This may not work for everyday wear, but cool shades are trending this season. If there is one type of colour that is most complementary, it’s blue. Step out of your comfort zone and dare to embrace something new.

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Most women will agree that the easiest and quickest way to pull together a polished look is with a pop colour. Even Elizabeth Taylor once said “put on some lipstick and pull yourself together”. There’s just something so transformative about the power of lipstick that works as an instant confidence boost. But with so many lipsticks out there on the market, which should make it into your makeup arsenal? We take five formulas to the test to review their staying power, hydration and finish; to aid you in your quest for the can’t-live-without lipstick. May the best bullet win.

shu uemura Rouge Unlimited

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Wearability: This ultra-smooth formula almost glides on like gloss more than a traditional lipstick. It goes on better than it stays on, but that’s not too surprising given this texture.
Finish: Lacquer, wet-look
Hydration: 8.5/10 -- No cracked or flaky lips at all.
Highlight: The sultry, melty (in a hot way) effect makes lips look so kissable
Price: HK$230

Chanel Rouge Allure Liquid Powder

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Wearability: The ultra-intense matte liquid lipstick is one of the best stains on the market. Acting as almost a semi-permanent tattoo, the colour really doesn’t budge. But because it is a creamy liquid, it takes a few layers to get that super solid colour to stay.
Finish: A powdery, blurry matte
Hydration: 8/10
Highlight: The seamless coverage helps to hide lip lines and wrinkles so lips appear super smooth
Price: HK$290

La Bouche Rouge Lipstick

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Wearability: The application of La Bouche Rouge requires ninja precision. The colour is so pigmented that it leaves no room for error and touch ups get messy. That being said, this lipstick won’t budge and will stay on for more than 6 hours.
Finish: Ultra matte
Hydration: 4/10-- It’s super matte finish will dry you out so prime before you apply.
Highlight: The interchangeable bullets are good for the environment and your lipstick wardrobe space. The leather lipstick case is made from premium vegan leather which is both chic and durable.
Price: HK$1,585 (includes a leather case and two lipstick refills)

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick

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Wearability: This glides on relatively easily and packs an instant pigmentation punch. It’s long lasting and buildable. The colour and coverage is intense as it is, but for a more dramatic effect, an extra layer will do the trick.
Finish: Matte and velvety
Hydration: 6.5/10 -- For a matte lipstick, it does alright.
Highlight: The square angle tip allows for precision lip line and cupid’s bow definition.
Price: HK$270

NARS Afterglow Lip Balm

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Wearability: Though technically not a lipstick, the NARS Afterglow was born as a balm with a juicy tint and made to endure for hours and protect the lips.
Finish: Sheer with a slight shimmer
Hydration: 9.5/10
Highlight: Lips are smooth, supple and healthy. It’s gives that effortless no-makeup makeup flushed lips look. And of course, the ever so subtle gold shimmer.
Price: HK$250

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Since their launch in 2017, Parisian Maison La Bouche Rouge has shaken up the beauty world with a new kind of luxury lipstick, and for good reason. The revolutionary French brand created something that would change the way we consume beauty forever -- a refillable, sustainable and pure lipstick -- and worked to eradicate one of the planet's biggest problems: plastic. The truth is, the beauty industry contributes heavily to this. In fact, they are the third most polluting, after automotive and fashion industries.

[caption id="attachment_177969" align="alignnone" width="920"] Embossed lipstick cases from the Fall Winter collection.[/caption]

It is with this in mind that La Bouche Rouge has combined French savoir-faire and an eco-conscious mindset to make luxury beauty and sustainability meet. And it's a match.

Behind the brand are creators Nicolas Gerlier and Ezra Petronio. Who, after two years of research and development, found a natural formula -- free from micro-plastics (PMMA), preservatives, parabens, paraffin and animal fats -- for their lipsticks.

[caption id="attachment_177973" align="alignnone" width="885"] The Rose Clair, a light and clear rosy hue.[/caption]

They also created sustainable packaging to hold it all. A luxurious leather case that not only encases the refillable lipstick, but allows beauty lovers to buy less 'new' products and instead, buy something better.

This season, the luxury beauty brand has added a new line of colours to their Métiers d'Arts Collection and present three new fine leather lipstick cases for Fall Winter: Rose Clair, Fuchsia and Chocolate.

[caption id="attachment_177974" align="alignnone" width="908"] Brighten up your beauty regime with the bright Fuchsia leather lipstick case.[/caption]

Crafted by hand from leather from Tanneries du Puy, a luxury tannery based in the Auvergne region of France, each leather lipstick case honours the tradition dedicated to French excellence. Something to gift, pass on and embrace for times to come.

Whether you prefer the light and clear rosy pink, bright fuchsia or warm chocolate, a wide choice of colour is available to match, and come in the La Bouche Rouge range of matte or satin finish lipsticks; made to last and glide on smoothly.

The Rose Clair lipstick case is also available in a gift set and comes with a Nude Red and Peach Lip Balm refill. For those that can't decide, the Fall Winter Collection gift box comes with all three new leather cases paired with popular lipstick shades of Pop Art Red, Nude Red and Peach Balm refills. You will also be able to emboss all three cases with the initials or your choice.

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It's estimated that the world throws away a total of one billion lipsticks each year. That's not only an inconceivable amount of lippy, but it's also tonnes upon tonnes of plastic waste added to the sobering crisis impacting our natural environment today. Not to mention that most lipsticks also contain microplastics in order to achieve a smooth glide on the lips. The truth is, the beauty industry has had a long-term love affair with plastic, and it's just too difficult to change that now. Or is it?

La Bouche Rouge is a luxurious, eco-friendly lipstick line from Paris that offers the perfect shade of red made from natural ingredients in sustainable packaging. The leather used for the monogrammable lipstick case comes from the same French tannery that brands such as Hermès work with, and it can be refilled infinitely. During their recent Hong Kong debut at Lane Crawford, we caught a moment with the president and co-creator of La Bouche Rouge to find out about his startup life and how he aims to bring forth a new era of luxury beauty, one powered by sustainability.

Name: Nicolas Gerlier

Profession: President of La Bouche Rouge

Industry: Beauty

Start up since: October 2017 

Tell us about your business. What do you do?

At La Bouche Rouge we create pure makeup formulas and clean refillable objects in France for the future of the planet. Our ambition is to reconcile luxury and sustainability.

[caption id="attachment_145086" align="alignnone" width="1091"] Nicolas Gerlier of La Bouche Rouge.[/caption]

What’s behind the name, La Bouche Rouge?

La Bouche Rouge means “red lips” in French, but it also stands for having a voice, sharing a message. It represents our revolutionary spirit.  A red voice!

Tell me about your best and worst days at work? 

The best days are when I see that we are creating meaningful projects that surpass beauty. When we invite artists to express themselves within our Maison, like [contemporary Swiss pop artist] Sylvie Fleury for instance. I believe creativity and design are the only way to create the desire to consume differently.

Also, I find motivation in our Positive Economy project: for each lipstick sold, we give 100 litres of safe water to Togo [in western Africa]. We recently visited the first well that we were able to drill with Eau Vive Internationale in a village called Hilou.

I don’t have bad days at work. As I always say: sometimes you win, sometimes you learn. I have learnt a lot from every difficulty we encountered, while developing the brand.

[caption id="attachment_145084" align="alignnone" width="2008"] La Bouche Rouge stands for the passion of colour but also for a revolutionary voice and spirit.[/caption]

What do you do when you’re not at work?

I am the father of three children, so mostly I enjoy family time and ride my bicycle.

Looking back now, what would you have done differently?

Nothing, I believe every step is part of the adventure.

What is a normal workday like for you?

My days are very dense. I arrive at the office early and begin meetings with my team, PR agencies, partners, development and production teams, until I run back home -- often late!

[caption id="attachment_144000" align="alignnone" width="1289"] Friends of La Bouche Rouge include bold women with self-assured desirability reflecting the brand’s values, such as actress Chloë Sevigny.[/caption]

What advice would you give to someone looking to start up?

Be passionate, because this is a 24/7 job!

What would you be doing if you weren’t doing what you do now?

I would be working in contemporary art. Possibly to serve a creative project, as this was always a passion of mine.

As a child, what did you aspire to be?

I wanted to be an archaeologist because I was passionate about ancient Egypt.

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What has been your biggest hurdle and how did you overcome it?

Definitely the creation of a clean but efficient formula. We researched for two years.  To overcome it, I recruited the right person with the right know-how.

Why is Hong Kong such an important market for you?

Hong Kong is our gateway into Asia, which is a major market for us. It's a leading market in the world for cosmetics, but it's also a special place with ancient rituals and beauty traditions. I feel that it's imperative to share the values of reconciling luxury and sustainability with the people who are key in the environmental issues of tomorrow.  

If you were to invest in another start up, which would it be?

I would invest in my brother’s startup: Namatata, a meditation app. 

What are your goals for 2019? And in the near future?

My goals are to grow the Maison and remain a leader in our market. The objective is to continue to create the desire to consume differently all over the world and to invent new objects. In terms of where next in Asia? It will be Japan and Korea. We are also working on different products (which we are not ready to share just yet!) but it's a long process of research to achieve the perfect result. What is important to me now is to become the leader in luxury and sustainable beauty, create positive economy projects and share this with others. 

[caption id="attachment_145088" align="alignnone" width="3839"] The leather case can be personalised with your initials engraved if you wish.[/caption]

How hands-on are you?

I started this adventure by myself, so I had to do all steps of the creation.

How do you define success? Do you consider yourself successful?

No, but my team is successful! Success for me is being the first cosmetic brand to commit to reducing plastic from the beginning. And to lead a revolution in the makeup industry while being so small. One year ago, we were a team of three people. Now we are fifteen. So that's five times more committed to the cause. I am convinced we need to change our habits and very proud to say it can begin with a lipstick!

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The makeup genius talks red lips, his skincare routine, and making dreams come true.

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Select the perfect red for your lips!

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As the saying goes, "Give a woman the right lipstick and she can conquer the world." Lipstick was first invented some 5,000 years ago when Sumerian men and women used crushed gemstones to dress their lips with colour. Thankfully, the lipsticks of today are less tedious to apply, and come in more shades than the Sumerians could have ever imagined.

Givenchy's newest lipstick is one that might just make the books too. With Le Rouge Liquide, Nicolas Degennes who is the Make-up and Colour Artistic Director at Givenchy wanted to create something brand new, playing around with design codes, textures and application techniques. The result is a lipstick that looks ordinary on the outside, but as Givenchy puts it, 'is not what you think'.

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First impressions

The black leather sheath, classy Givenchy metal stud and compact silhouette gives the lipstick a sleek appearance. Pop it open to reveal a soft foam applicator, the perfect tool to complement the lipstick's state-of-the-art hybrid texture. Le Rouge Liquide comes in fourteen mesmerising shades that have been specially created for the line.

Throwing shade your way

From a dusty rose to coral, bright red to deep wine, each shade is unique, daring and assertive. With its formula packed full of pigments, every swipe of the Le Rouge Liquide feels like an instant confidence boost.

Application approved

With a simple twist of the pack, a tiny amount of formula will magically appear in the lipstick's centre which can then be applied directly onto the lips. For a softer finish, just a subtle layer will do the trick. The formula also works well with layering which results in a more impactful finish.

The finished look

Upon application, the lipstick's micro crystalline waxes instantly melts on the lips like cream, without feeling too heavy or thick. A blend of finely-ground pigments allows the texture to spread evenly to provide exceptional coverage, while the clay extract's stretchy film ensures a long-lasting intense colour throughout the day. The formula is also infused with hyaluronic acid to keep the lips smooth and hydrated and finally, powders that produce a semi-matte, bold finish.

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Chanel's new vibrant lipstick series will hit stores soon

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