The Hourglass Confession Ultra-Slim High Intensity Lipstick in If Only has been my lipstick of choice when I've wanted something a little bolder but don't fancy red. I bought my first stick of If Only when the Confession Lipsticks initially launched, and I've repurchased the shade multiple times since (along with a couple of others); that's how much I adore them. I'm just going to say it - these lipsticks have one of the best consistencies I've ever tried. I just can't get over their incredibly creamy, silky smooth texture. They have one of the most long-lasting satin formulas I've experienced, and the colour payoff is incredible. One swipe and lips are 100% saturated with opaque colour and an ultra moisturised satin finish. The Hourglass Confession Lipstick formula is so comfortable that I can easily forget I'm wearing one, only to check in a mirror later and find the colour looking as flawless as ever despite eating and drinking. They definitely live up to the high intensity claim, that's for sure. If Only is a warm, mid-toned plum shade that is so brightening. As soon as I slick it on, I instantly look as though I've slept for a week. Of course, the shade and formula is the biggest draw to this lipstick, but I also love the ingenious packaging. The refillable pointed pen casing makes it one of the easiest lipsticks to carry around and apply. If I'm feeling brave or just very desperate, I can just about trust myself to achieve the perfect application without a mirror with this one, sans any disastrous mistakes. The rounded nib hugs the contours of the lips with ease and allows you to cover them in colour quickly.

I pair Hourglass If Only with the Pippa of London Defining Lip Liner in Bianna*. This liner, which is infused with lots of skin-loving ingredients, has quite a thick, gel-like texture that really grips the lips for maximum coverage but doesn't tug at the skin as you apply. It perfectly seals the lip edge to prevent any lip product bleeding or feathering and never smudges or leaves a jagged edge behind. You'd think all that might give it a 'heavy' feel on the lips, but no, it continues to feel weightless no matter how many layers you apply. Plus, the deep, neutral pink colour is the perfect shade to create precise definition and subtle shadow when overlining for a fuller lip look.

Lastly, we have another Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution creation in the form of Super Fabulous from the makeup maestro's Super Nudes range. This is a deep, rich rosewood brown shade, which gives serious 90s vibes. Super Fabulous can appear rather intimidating on first swatch for those of us with fair skin, but it's a really versatile shade. You can layer multiple swipes of this lipstick to create a totally opaque, deep, dramatic look or simply dab the bullet across your lips until you're happy with the payoff before blending with your finger to diffuse the intensity somewhat. I love this technique for daytime wear as it gives more of a relaxed, blurred, pillowy lip finish and prevents the lipstick from looking too overdone. Darker matte lipsticks can often make lips look thinner than they are, which can be aging, but never fear. I'm not sure what sorcery Charlotte Tilbury uses to create her Matte Revolution Lipsticks, but the formula offers a luminous matte result instead of a totally flat finish, so lips appear much fuller and moisturised rather than slim and shrivelled.

My go-to liner when reaching for Charlotte Tilbury Super Fabulous is the VIEVE Modern Lip Definer in Velvet Sands. This neutral beige lipliner is my ultimate favourite to complement more peach/brown-toned nude lip products. The formula is super creamy and slick, which makes the lipliner effortless to apply. Although very little pressure is required to achieve a strongly defined line, the Modern Lip Definers don't melt enough on contact with the skin that they smudge or transfer easily. Although many lipliners are often too dry or chalky to use all over the lips, VIEVE's softer Modern Lip Definer formula makes them a great, comfortable option for use as a priming base. Although the lipliners leave behind a noticeable tackiness when used in this way, this helps anything applied on top to grip the lips even more for extra longevity. Of course, the super luxe, vintage branding of the Modern Lip Definers scores them bonus points, but Jamie Genevieve's lipliners would remain an ever present feature in my collection with even basic packaging. You must give them a try if you haven't already!