Duh. Duh, duh, duh.

This is such an obvious addition to the iconic Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour line, it's amazing they didn't think of it before.  (Since we're a fount of product ideas ourselves, it's amazing we didn't think of it before, and suggest this...)

It offers all the skin-repairing, barrier-against-the-elements protection of the classic original - but in a softly shiny clear balm-gloss.  And it features our favourite style of applicator:  the angled tip, which always makes for easy slicking (without needing a mirror).  Vitamin E and sunscreen feaures, too (though there's absolutely no 'taste', unlike some sunscreen lip products.)  The one thing we do need to point out:  in contrast to the name, it's not specifically long-lasting and will need reapplication during the day.

Chic red packaging with Art Deco type, though.

And so much better late than never.

UK readers find Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Lipgloss at www.boots.com/£20 - buy here