The Team Reveals Their Holy Grail Lip Combos
The lip combo. It’s something we all spend years perfecting. From road testing different liners to finding that perfect gloss to tie it all together, I think it’s fair to say we take this seriously, and honestly, we should. The Handbook Team is no different, which is why I’ve done some boots-on-the-ground journalism to find out exactly what they all use.
On the hunt for a new holy grail combo, or looking to elevate the one you already swear by? Let our team be your inspiration. Here are the combos we simply can’t live without.
Natasha – Digital Editor
It’s taken me a while to find a lip combo that’s long-lasting, without looking too harsh against my skin. This is the winner, I love that this lip liner stays put for a very long time, while the gloss keeps the lips feeling hydrated.
Natasha, Digital Editor
Kitty – Social Media Director
My lip combo is a curated mix of shades from the Les Filles en Rouje palette. I love patting the colours across both cheeks and lips to create a soft, natural flush, then layering and mixing the shades on my lips to take the look from understated to more vibrant. It’s the perfect all-in-one palette. To make the colour pop even more, I add the Mac Lipglass on top.
Kitty, Social Media Director
Amelia – Culture & Lifestyle Writer
These two products are my absolute holy grails. The liner is the perfect ‘your lips but better’ shade while the gloss adds a touch of shimmer. I will continue to re-purchase this combo over and over.
Amelia, Culture & Lifestyle Writer/Creator
Sophia – Digital Content Creator
I didn’t wear lipstick or a lip combo for the longest time because I thought I looked so crazy with it on. But I finally found a liner that is really subtle and matches my natural lip colour to add a bit of life without them standing out too much.
Sophia, Digital Content Creator
Maddie – Campaign Success Executive
This combo is my go to for a no makeup, makeup look. It instantly makes me look like I haven’t just rolled out of bed!
Maddie, Campaign Success Executive
Harriet – Head of Partnerships
It’s hard to beat a Pillow Talk liner paired with the Charlotte Tilbury plumping gloss. This is my go-to combination for a natural look, with just a touch of sparkle.
Harriet, Head Of Partnerships
Tamara – Contributing Beauty & Wellness Editor
My current lip obsession! This lip liner gives that gorgeous, overlined 90s shape that honestly doesn’t budge for hours, while Velvet Muse adds a polished rosy-brown shade that looks like my lips, only better.
Tamara, Contributing Beauty Editor
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