Luscious Lipsticks

At £35 per lipstick, Tom Ford's Private Blend Lip Color Collection isn't exactly cheap however it does boast some intriguing ingredients and is packaged in a gorgeously elegant ivory-coloured case accented with gold. The lipstick itself contains ingredients such as soya seed extract, Brazilian murumuru butter and chamomilla flower oil, meaning this lipstick should glide onto the lips easily and the colour should stay put for a long time.

Tom Ford's Private Blend Lip Color Collection has twelve colours to choose from so there should be a shade to suit every discerning buyer - including Bare Nude, Deep Brown and Fire Red.

However if you don't have £35 to splash out on a designer lipstick, Checkout Spy has come up with 5 classic lipstick ranges. Whilst aren't the cheapest you can buy, do have that classy, long-lasting finish and tend to offer excellent value for money.

1. Chanel Rouge Coco, From £21.50

Chanel's lipstick range has 30 beautiful shades to choose from. The lipstick is said to provide 8 hour hydration to keep lips in tip-top condition.

2. Dior Rouge, from £21.50

Dior's rouge range has 41 shades to choose from meaning there really is a colour for everyone. Checkout Spy loves the smooth and moisturised feel of the lips after the lipstick has been applied.

3. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick, from £21

This Yves Saint Laurent lipstick boasts 30 different shades, each with a lovely fruity taste and fantastic names such as Caress Pink. We also found that this was one of our favourites for longer-lasting colour.

4. Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipstick, from £4.99

This is a fantastic lipstick for anyone on budget. With an SPF 15 included in the lipstick, it is also a great choice for summer as it will protect your lips from the Sun's UV rays. A definite must-have for your handbag.

5. Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick, from £5.10

Rimmel's Moisture Renew lipsticks are fantastic for anyone who suffers from dry lips as they help to moisturise and keep the lips in perfect condition. They also come in a lovely purple case, perfect for the handbag. And with a low price-tag, this is perfect for anyone who wants a classy lipstick without having to pay mega money.