When I commit to a lipstick, I really commit. All it takes is the right shade, finish, and someone saying, “You look great!” for me to keep a tube in heavy rotation (or at the bottom of my handbag).

I am, among many things, a connoisseur of lipsticks. Over my career, I’ve tested over 500 different lip products, but one amongst the many has stood the test of time: MAC’s Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolor ...