It may be a beauty trend that’s intrinsically linked to the 90s, but a quick scroll through my Instagram feed this past few weeks has revealed that brown lip gloss is officially back.

Looking closely in the mirror, you might notice some odd bumps around your lips. These are known as Fordyce spots - and are a classic sign of high cholesterol. The lumps are often small and ...

The brown-liner-and-gloss combination has been around forever, but I suspect the current popularity has to do with the resurgence of Y2K aesthetics and a swing back toward glossy, shiny lips.