Tried and tested: Clarins Instant Light lip comfort oil

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil, €21, is a spring/summer make-up must. A refreshing entry into the market, it tows the line between cosmetic item and beauty treatment.

The subtly pigmented oils are packed with botanicals. The applicator is a luxurious, padded wand that distributes the weightless oils evenly, which feel endlessly moisturising.

It’s Clarins’ answer to a lipgloss, without the sticky texture that requires frequent reapplication. Think Lancome’s Juicy Tube, but all grown up.