In anticipation of the return of the collaboration culture in beauty, we delve into notable lip products inspired by celebrity muses
The unprecedented rise of celebrity-owned beauty brands changed the collaboration culture for good. In fact, it even set it back. A long list of actors and content creators placed the partnership deals behind and pursued a namesake label of their own. Sure, the genre introduced an influx of promising formulas and exciting releases but there is still a state of longing for limited-edition beauty collaborations.
Take Morphe, for example. The beauty brand made its mark with its collaborative saga of makeup palettes and brush sets with influential personalities. Charlotte Tilbury, on the other hand, fronted the beauty headlines with her strongest collection in partnership with incredible celebrities. In recent times, Dior hints at the return of the culture with the release of a special shade in tribute to BLACKPINK’s Jisoo. It’s a given that the beat beauty practices always circle back, which only proves that the allure of collaborative products remains unmatched.
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Here, we explore notable lip product releases inspired by celebrity muses. Scroll down and find your new favorite.
Dior Lip Glow and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo
In celebration of BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s birthday, the luxury brand formulated a new shade of its best-selling Dior Lip Glow Color-Reviving Lip Balm. Lauded as 031 Strawberry, a swipe instantly renders a wash of fresh pink color on lips and leaves the right amount of shine. It is also composed of 97% natural ingredients, including cherry oil to secure hydration.
MAC Cosmetics and Maine Mendoza
Maine Mendoza made history with not just one, but two #MACMaker collaborations. In 2020, the actress released a vibrant cool red shade that is inspired by female strength and empowerment. Its matte formulation is encased in a limited-edition gold lipstick tube, while a high-gloss interaction is housed in an exclusive kiss-imprinted packaging designed and signed by Maine herself.
Happy Skin and Heart Evangelista
The Happy Skin x Love Marie Cozy Chic and Casual Couture Collection is hard to miss. Aside from the chic packaging, the formula includes skin-caring ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid and Cupuaçu Butter to keep the lips hydrated and moisturized in every application. It’s available in two universally flattering shades like “Signing-off,” a rich terracotta shade, and “Daydream,” a dreamy rose mauve.
Tom Ford Beauty and Drake
Tom Ford demonstrated that men can be celebrity muses too in his “Lips and Boys” lipstick collection. A nod to the artist Drake, the luxury brand masterfully crafted a mid-cool-toned plum shade with a pearl finish. It is also a record holder in the category. In 2015, the brand announced that it was immediately sold out mere minutes after its release.
Charlotte Tilbury’s Hot Lips 2 Collection
In 2019, Charlotte Tilbury made history with the release of the Hot Lips 2 Collection, which features a shade range inspired by names whom she truly admires. The release gave homage to notable personalities including Amal Clooney, Alessandra Ambrosio, Kylie Minogue, Olivia Palermo, and the like. A standout from the collection includes a rich red “Viva La Vergara” and an almond-toned rosy hue “Glowing Jen.”
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