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There is something infinitely more indulgent about smearing on your lip balm from the gold vessel of a lipstick bullet than out of a pot. And that's even before we get onto the fact that the lip balm is completely transparent save for a stick of deep raspberry colour shot through the centre, like a crayon.

It's fun. How all make-up should be.

Clarins Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balm in Crystal Berry, £18