So, how should you apply a lip topper?

Wait for lipstick to dry before adding a layer of lip topper – that’ll help to avoid smudging. When it comes to the corners of your mouth and the edges of lips use a fine-tipped lip brush for a pin-point application.

Huda’s method? “I love to blot my lips with a tissue to remove excess gloss and keep only the shimmer - it’s such as gorgeous matte-yet-glossy look,” she explains.

If your lips are prone to dryness and chapping, prep them with something like E.L.F’s Lip Scrub Exfoliator, £4.50. It comes in handy lipstick bullet form and melts into the lips, helping to get rid of any dead skin.

Lip balm should also your best friend when it comes to nailing the look. A classic pot of Carmex Original Lip Balm, £3, will do the trick. Pat onto the lips before lining them, layering on lipstick and then applying your lip topper.

Here are seven of the best lip toppers for an ethereal glow, metallic edge or just a fun wash of glitter.

Lip toppers are the extravagant new beauty product you’ll definitely want to try