Debenhams Intense Matte Lip + Cheek Pencil In Sunkissed Rose

Whether your morning involves frantic coffee runs or slow Sunday brunch dates, the Sunkissed Rose shade arrives at a perfect middle ground - warm enough to feel like summer and soft enough for autumn layering. It is one of those rare shades that you can wear on a Tuesday with jeans just as easily as you could wear it on a Saturday night out. That makes this lip and cheek pencil the kind of product that works overtime, which is ideal when your schedule does not cooperate. The matte finish stays put without looking heavy or flaky all day long, so there is no need to check the mirror every hour to see if your lipstick has migrated south for winter.

Beyond being a reliable lip colour it doubles as an effortless cheek tint and outline. Start by tracing your lips with the pencil then fill them in - you can even press together several times until the coverage looks seamless. If you prefer a monochromatic makeup look which is always chic, swipe the same shade onto the apples of your cheeks and blend outwards using whatever tool you have handy: your fingers, a sponge, or a stippling brush makes it spread evenly without any muddy patches. The beauty here is that one tube gives you two faces worth of colour. It also makes an excellent gift for someone who prefers to keep their makeup routine simple rather than carrying around five different products.

The formula was designed so the pigment clings where you want it and nowhere else, avoiding the heavy caked texture that plague many matte formulations. Sunkissed Rose is a muted rose with just enough warmth to look natural rather than painted on. It suits every skin tone and works as both a standalone statement or part of an understated routine. You get maximum coverage in a slim format that fits in any clutch, pocket, or makeup bag without taking up much space at all.