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The power of an immaculately painted pout that’s dressed in a veil of saturated pigments is undeniable. And regardless of whether you’re someone who has a penchant for neutrals, reds or plums, it’s good to shake things up. Especially when you’re feeling lazy and just want a veil of colour without the effort required to precisely apply a matte lipstick.

Which is why it’s definitely a great idea to keep one or two (or more) sheer lipsticks on hand for when you need a quick swipe of colour. With the ease of application of a lipstick, the hydrating properties of a lip balm and the sheer coverage of a lip tint, sheer lipsticks are possibly every woman’s absolute must-have. Here, 10 of the best sheer lipsticks you will ever need for that natural flush of colour.

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Why should teenage girls get to have all the fun? The truth is, pink can be elegant and sophisticated too, and all you have to do is opt for a darker, richer shade like Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15 in Orchid. Just one swipe drenches lips with botanical oils and vitamins to plump and protect the delicate skin while imparting a sheer veil of colour.

(Also read: 8 Best Lip Plumpers For A Fuller-Looking Pout)

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Upon application, this melts onto lips and dresses them in vibrant pigments suspended in a transparent, gel-like texture. Enriched with Chanel”s Hydratender Complex, lips are kept smooth and plump for up to eight hours.

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Formulated with beeswax and amino acids, this luxurious lip balm instantly softens chapped lips and protects against dryness. It also features a triple-firming action agent which supports collagen and elastin production so your lips remain full and supple.

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Just like any other Caudalie products, this tinted lip balm counts grapeseed polyphenols as the key ingredient to protect the fragile lip area against UV rays and reduce the appearance of fine lines. When combined with a rich balm formula, it nourishes dry lips and keeps them smooth.

(Also read: 5 Tips To Smudge-Proof Your Lipstick For It To Last All Day)

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Thanks to Dior’s Color Reviver technology and light-reflecting pearlescent pigments, every shade in this range plays up the lips’ natural rosiness and works for all skin tones. Infused with mango butter, your lips will stay hydrated for up to 24 hours. Plus, you can wear this on its own as a moisturising tinted balm, under lipstick as a lip-smoothing primer or over lipstick anytime throughout the day to revive the colour.

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Promising long-lasting comfort and vibrant pigments, Urban Decay’s Vice Lipstick range features its proprietary Pigment Infusion System for a creamy texture and even colour application. Plus, it is enriched with botanical oils to soften, nourish and better defend the skin against further moisture loss.

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Infused with a blend of emollients, antioxidants and vitamins, this nourishing formula also contains extremely finely milled shimmer flecks so it glides onto your lips to keep them soft and smooth while dressing them in a lustrous, pearlescent finish.

(Also read: 12 Lipsticks That Are Super Creamy And Moisturising)

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Transform dry and peeling lips into smooth and supple lips with this nature-infused formula. Made with a supercharged blend of crushed petals, buttery flower waxes, flower honey and essential oils, it conditions lips for hours on end.

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Made without harsh chemicals and toxins, Ilia’s cult lip balm provides sheer, buildable colour that also deeply nourishes lips at the same time. Featuring cocoa butter, botanical oils and vitamin E, skin resilience and regeneration is also boosted so your lips tend to retain moisture better.

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Just like its name suggests, this tinted lip balm is enriched with deeply conditioning skincare ingredients like camellia oil and safflower complex to repair, nourish and protect the lips.

(Also read: 8 Lipstick Shades to Suit Every Occasion In Your Life)

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