Finding your everyday lip

An everyday lip is the one you can put on without a mirror — on the train, between meetings, on the way out of the door. It's less about the perfect shade and more about how easy it is to wear.

Start one shade deeper than your lips

A good rule of thumb: look for a shade just a little deeper than your natural lip colour. It reads as 'you, but more awake', and it's forgiving when applied quickly.

Think about texture

Balms and glosses are the easiest to apply on the go. Satin lipsticks give more colour but still feel comfortable. If you love definition, a liner in a similar shade softly blended inwards gives shape without looking drawn on.

Layer for options

One trick: keep a tinted balm and a gloss together. Wear the balm alone during the day and add gloss in the evening for more shine.