We’re pretty good at keeping our make-up collection sitting spick and span. We never keep a dried up mascara and are pros at washing our make-up brushes. But cleaning our lippie? Nah. Not something that we gave much thought to - until now.
And what a mistake that was. Did you know that millions of tiny bacteria live on the top of your fave shade? Soz to break it to you, but it’s definitely true, and now’s the time to do something about it.
If you want to keep your pout looking pretty and germ free, here’s the two simple steps we do to keep our lipsticks fresh and void of bacteria. And it takes under a minute, so you’ve got no excuse.
How to clean your lipstick:
Step One: Dip your lipstick in pure alcohol for 30 seconds. This will help to kill germs.
Step Two: Rub away the top layer of your lipstick with a cotton bud. Wait 15 mins before applying to your lips.
Et voilà. Simple but effective, and this leaves behind a good-as-new lipstick. Repeat every week for bonus beauty points- you won’t regret it.
CHECK OUT: the very best nude lipsticks, tried and tested by us
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The best nude lipsticks, as tested by us
1 of 10Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick in Nude Rose
"My all-round winner! It went out really easily and felt more like a balm. The colour is also perfect for me (slightly darker than my natural lips)." - Tested by Kay
2 of 10Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte Lipstick in Spice
"This was the perfect matte lipstick - really long lasting but not drying at all. I love that it's a darker, more sultry nude. I wouldn't wear it everyday but it's perfect for a date or night out." - Tested by Sadie @sadiebass_
3 of 10Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Fia
"I have full lips and don't tend to use liquid lipsticks as I find the application messy, so, I was surprised that this was my absolute favourite. it went on like a dream, was food and water proof and in terms of shade - it's my perfect nude!" - Tested by Abie
4 of 10Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk Original
"This is my all-time favourite lippie, and I knew I wouldn't divert! It's velvety in texture without being drying, while the colour is the perfect 'my lips but better' shade." - Tested by Rachael @thebretonbird
5 of 10MUA Super Stylo Satin Finish Lipstick in Super Nude
"I really loved how sheer this product was - something I look for in a nude lippy. The colour was pale enough to be my kind of nude - I tend to veer away from anything too beige. The application was easy and even and the ideal consistency for daytime. I'd simply amp it up with a lip liner for evening. And for £3 it's an absolute steal!" - Tested by Laura @laura_puddy
6 of 10Fenty Stunna Lip Paint in Unveil
"I love Fenty Lip Paints but I didn't know they did a good nude. This shade was a great fit for me, it made me look like I had a holiday glow. It stayed in place all day and my only negative is it was a little drying, so I added a clear lip gloss on top." - Tested by Dominique
7 of 10Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte Lipstick in Petal
"For a matte lipstick I was suprised by how soft and creamy this was. Its more of a pinky-toned nude which was very wearable for everyday." - Tested by Georgina @georginagoldingx
8 of 10GOSH Copenhagen Luxury Nude Lips in Stripped
"GOSH isn't a brand I'd usually try so was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved this. It has a slightly red undertone which didn't wash my out and made my skin look brighter." - Tested by Jazzria @jazzieharris
9 of 10MAC Love Me Lipstick in Très Blasè
"I love MAC lipsticks and this new range is even better. The argan oil meant my lips stayed soft all day as well as giving the perfect peachy-pink nude." - Tested by Sasha @vrsasha
10 of 10MAC Love Me Lipstick in Under The Covers
"I never wear lipstick but this was surprisingly easy to wear. I applied it straight from the bullet and it felt really light, almost as if I wasn't wearing anything." - Tested by Rachel @rachel_tomlin
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Turns out Khloe Kardashian's all-time favourite nude lipstick is just £13 and stocked on Beauty Bay.
The lipstick in question? Only Doll Beauty's lipstick in shade Golden Girl.
It's a universally flattering shade and if it's good enough for Khloe, it's good enough for us.