I tested three lipsticks with clever colour-changing tech – one hydrating option suits every wearer

The Irish Sun

12-07-2025

IF I told you there was a lipstick that suits everyone I'd forgive you for telling me it's not possible.
But thanks to clever colour-changing tech, which works like a mood ring for your lips, they do exist.
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We test three lipsticks that have colour-changing tech
Here, I put three to the test.
BUDGET
Barry M Genie Lip Paint, £5.99 for 3.
5g
,
superdrug
.com
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Barry M Genie Lip Paint transforms into a bright pink shade when swiped over lips
Credit: Barry M
On opening, this gave me a fright – the bright green bullet looks like it's straight off the set of
But thankfully, it transforms into a bright pink shade when swiped over lips. The fuchsia stain sticks around for hours, so you won't need to top up.
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The hue is slightly too bold for me to want to wear every day – especially as I have very fair skin.
But it's a great party trick if you're in a crowd, as it is guaranteed to start a discussion.
MID-RANGE
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Nude Honey, £25 for 1.9g, clinique.co.uk
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Clinique Almost Lipstick in Nude Honey will bring out the dominant tones in your skin
Credit: Clinique
Unlike most adaptive lipsticks that use pH reactions to change colour, this is made with a unique mix of cool and warm tones, which will bring out the dominant tones in your skin.
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Nude Honey is the newest launch in the iconic range, which started with Black Honey – which now sells seven times a minute globally – then saw Pink Honey added.
With the most colour out of the three, Nude Honey has '90s brown pigments that really do suit every wearer.
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I like that you can somewhat predict how it's going to look when applied – plus the formula hydrates your lips, so I've been wearing it every day.
LUXURY
Dior Addict Lip Glow, £33 for 3.2g, dior.com
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The Dior Addict Lip Glow is brilliant once you find out which tone suits you
Credit: Dior
With 22 shades in the collection, split into warm and cool tones, it's hard to find the right one and almost defeats the point of a colour-changing formula.
That said, once you've worked out which one suits you, you'll find it is brilliant.
It's hydrating – the brand claims it moisturises lips for 48 hours, although I drink far too many cuppas for any
And it provides just enough shine to make lips look fuller without the stickiness or gloopiness of a gloss.
Plus, the pink and silver packaging is adorable.
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THE Great British seaside is my happy place – so I love the fact the new Jo Malone Raspberry Ripple Cologne instantly transported me to an old-school ice-cream parlour.
The limited-edition fizzy scent, £59 for 30ml, spotlights tart notes of raspberry with creamy musk.
It's not too sticky or sweet, and has more staying power than most citrus fragrances – making it ideal for summer. See