Wirral Life July 2019 | Page 71

W BEAUTY L LIP GLOSS by Annabel Birtles For me, as a 20 (nearly 21) year old girl growing up in the pressure of the Kardashian and social media era and surrounded by perfectly airbrushed women, it has been a struggle not to compare myself to the warped reality portrayed in the media. Over the years I have learnt to accept my flaws and view social media as a platform where people only show the most perfect version of themselves and their life, when in reality, it’s not real life and everyone suffers with their own insecurities. This has catapulted the aesthetic industry and with so many “quick fixes” available, the ability to alter your appearance has become more and more appealing. One of the most widespread trends is the phenomenon of lip fillers and whilst a fuller looking lip can often be a sign of youthfulness, the thought of having needles stuck in them and injected with filler isn’t for everyone. The idea to embrace your natural beauty is one I will always promote; however, I understand the want to be the best version of yourself in all aspects. So, this month I’ll be bringing you my best lip pumping glosses so you can achieve the look without facing the needles. Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme: £19.80, Debenhams Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath: £25, John Lewis Soap and Glory Mother Pucker: £9, Soap and Glory Dior Addict Lip Maximiser: £26, John Lewis wirrallife.com 71