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Chris Martin and Tom Ford were among the stylish men in attendence at Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Summer party in London today but when it came to the ladies, Kate Hudson took out the best beauty award. She doesn't usually do a lip — usually opting for hair and eyes — so it is nice to see this bright, matte lip on the actress. Thinking about trying your own version of a punchy pink lip and all-white ensemble? We've got three you'll like, after the jump.

"I love wearing matte lipsticks, but I find that within an hour or so after applying, my lips are so dry! Should I just put more lipstick on? I don't want to lose the matte effect by using a balm." — Jess, Sydney

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If you’re new to the oversize lip pen trend, then you’ll want to get your hands on the Max Factor Colour Elixir Giant Pen Stick ($9.95). It isn’t a lipstick as such, rather a giant crayon, but the colour and texture is just as good, if not better! It seems they’ve combined the best qualities of a lipstick and lip balm into one fancy tool — super glossy, pigment-rich colour and really hydrating. Above all else, the best thing about using this jumbo pen stick over a lipstick is the control you have over the application. The sculpted tip makes it easy to define the lip creases without smudging or bleeding through.

There is currently six shades in the range — with a mix of bright and dark tones like dusty pink and intense plum. Put one to the test with a meal and a few drinks, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised with its long-lasting colour and shine. Itching to try one out? Well you won't have to wait much longer, they're hitting the shelves this month so keep your eyes peeled!

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Overstuffed bags or just plain clumsy moments can lead to pulverised powders and chopped ChapSticks. But you can still squeeze more months out of your favourite product with a bit of craftiness. Plus, you can even use these mishaps to your advantage to create a completely customised palette. Learn how to bring broken cosmetics back to life when you read more.

Earlier this week Lauren Conrad hosted the launch of Malibu Island Spiced, and she wore a hot-pink lip colour that was perfect for the event's island theme. Lauren balanced her vibrant magenta shade with a subtle eye look. She skipped her signature cat eyeliner, opting for a smudged look along her top lashes instead. Tip: To keep your lipstick from smearing, apply a lip liner to the entire lip before applying a coordinating colour on top.