Besame's delicious Carmine lipstick

Were you left waiting under the misletoe this Christmas? Or sans snog as the bells rang out twelve on December 31st? Well that may just be because you failed to buy any of Besame’s crave-a-licious lipsticks!

Created by Gabriela Hernandez, the range aims to evoke the glamour of the golden era of Hollywood, when silver screen sirens such as Rita Hayworth, Lauren Bacall and Lana Turner reigned supreme as beauty icons. Hernandez (a beauty historian, no less) has devised a collection of make-up which harks back to the time when the aesthetics of a beauty product were as important as their cosmetic properties; these are items that you’ll be happy to whip out of your clutch and show off!

The Enchanting Lipsticks are simply adorable – elegantly presented in mini golden packaging, adorned with scarlet filigree designs. They’re so pretty that you might not even want to use them, but that would be a mistake as the lipsticks are top quality: with highly pigmented colour which really lasts. There are ten shades available whether you like your lippy bright and bold or prefer more subtle shades. Carmine is a delicious orange-scarlet shade – perfect for a change from to the standard pillar box red. For something a little bit different, choose Besame’s Exotic Pink – this beguiling colour really makes your lips pop and is ideal for a modern take on the 1980s look. Tone things down and wear a lipstick named after every starlet’s favourite tipple: champagne. This one is a great daywear colour, if you’re less confident about a va-va-voom pout. All of the colours are semi-matte, but contain beeswax, kaolin, carnauba and candelilla wax which ensure that your lips stay moisturised and kissable. The range isn’t called Besame for nothing!

Add a slick of Besame’s Enriched Lip Glaze for some more modern shine – the gloss tastes absolutely divine as it’s made with macadamia nut and sweet almond oil. There are four colours to choose from and all of them give lips a sexy brilliance without being too sticky.

With beautiful lips from Besame, all of the boys will be asking where you were at midnight. And all of the girls will be asking where you bought that lippy. Would Lauren and Lana have divulged their secrets? We’re not sure…

Find the Besame range available to buy exclusively at Cult Beauty.