"I have to admit: although I'm a huge beauty enthusiast, I'm more of an eye-makeup girl than a lipstick one. I find lipstick to be quite a lot of effort and feel like I can experiment more with eye makeup. But having said that, applying a lipstick on the few occasions I do in the week makes it feel even more exciting. My all-time favourite everyday lipstick is a limited-edition MAC (why do they do this to us?!) called 'Alessandra', because it's a 'my lips but better' situation and doesn't require much upkeep throughout the day. However, there is one other lipstick that is my 'perfect red': Lord & Berry Timeless Liquid Lipstick in Bold Red (£17).
"It is the perfect red for my skin tone, has a rich pigment, and isn't too drying for a liquid lipstick. Every time I wear this, it feels like a special occasion, which no other lipstick has yet to achieve." — Tori Crowther, assistant editor