The Layering Trend Will Be The Next Big Thing In Beauty

We've all learned this in art class – adding black or white pigments to your colours will lighten or darken it. The same principle can be applied to makeup and theoretically fragrances as well – this way, you can get a limitless amount of lipstick, nail polish and perfume variations without breaking the bank.

By Arissa Ha - 7 Nov 2016

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#1 OCC Lip Balm Duo Featured and Tarred, US$19

OCC (or Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetic) Lip Tars are the original liquid lipsticks, while their formula can be a bit runny and hard to apply for some, they're chock full of pigments and offer so much possibilities. The Lip Balm Duo is one of the most versatile lip product around – layer Tarred (the black one) to vampify lipsticks or Feathered, to lighten lip shades. We reckon you will only need this palette and your favourite shade of lipstick to truly take your look from day to night.

#2 Chanel LE TOP COAT Black Metamorphosis, $39

As the season changes, we tend to veer towards darker shades like burgundy, wine and berries when it comes to lipsticks and nail polish shades. Let's be real though, we can't overhaul our lipstick and nail polish collection and that's where the Chanel LE TOP COAT Black Metamorphosis comes in. It may look black in the bottle, but just a layer of this over your regular nail polish shade darkens it to a shade worthy of Fall.

#3 NYX Vamped Up Lip Top Coat, US$6

As its name suggests, the NYX Vamped Up Lip Top Coat vampifies your lip colour, transforming it from light to dark. Its satin finish moisturises lips as well so your pout doesn't dry out at the end of the day.

#4 Maison Margiela Replica Filter in Glow and Blur, $89

Guess what? You can change the way your regular perfume smells with just a spritz of these fragrance filters. The Maison Margiela Replica Filter perfume allows you to intensify or soften your existing fragrance to suit your taste. Replica Filter 'Blur' contains a cocktail of clean aldehyde, jasmine and musk to mellow and desaturate existing scents. Replica Filter 'Glow' is a concoction of grapefruit flower, bergamot and rose absolute to dazzle and brighten perfume for a fresh finish.

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