Lip balms, glosses, sticks and everything between have been a long-term love of mine; my lip collection is probably more expansive than any other area of my beauty stash, because the power of a great pout is more transformative than anything else (excluding a great night's sleep obvs.) Although some people wouldn't even dream to be seen without their red lip, or couldn't possibly swap up their favourite gloss for a balmy rich texture, I'm such a lip whore that I'll fully embrace any new texture or shade that's going. It's the one thing I have no quarms about giving a go, even if my eyeshadow portfolio hasn't really been updated since 2010. Here are five of the gems I'm loving for Autumn, among the 107 others currently in my handbag...

Caudalie French Kiss Lip Balm (£10.00)  I'm not sure what I love more: the cute wooden pot or the creamy balm that's inside. Caudalie are known for their beautiful skincare, but this is their first forray into colour cosmetics (that I know of) and I couldn't be happier about it. Available in three shades (an understated pink, a richer pink and a dusty-mauve pink,) these little pots hold a blend of Beeswax, Aloe Vera and Sunflower Oil to provide deeply moisturising and protective properties with a wash of subtle colour and illuminating shine. The result isn't super obvious and these are definitely for those seeking an understated way to add a subtle flush of colour, but they do look and feel fab.

Soap & Glory Spectaculips Matte Al...