For many women, lipstick is a must-have item.  It can transform your look in mere seconds. Light colours suggest sweetness and innocence, while dark shades are bold and attention grabbing.

Texture, too, plays a major difference. A matte lipstick can impart an air of maturity and sophistication to a young ingénue, while a glossy lip colour can make a woman look more youthful.

Anna Sui's latest lipstick collection recognises the chameleon in all women. It comprises four textures – Tint, Glossy, Dazzle and Vivid – each of which create distinctly different looks.

Anna Sui's Lip Rouge (T) is a very lightly tinted product that calls to mind lip balm – albeit a luxurious, rose-scented lip balm. It makes lips look plumper, with just the barest hint of colour.  This is available in three shades that are ideal for young women or those who want a barely-there look.

Lip Rouge (G) is a lovely lipstick that gives a naturally glossy look. Available in fifteen shades, it is effectively a lipstick and lipgloss in single stick. This reviewer loved the fact that the lipstick was so natural looking that one could apply this even without looking at a mirror. This is suitable for anyone who wants a fuss-free way of getting colour and gloss in a single swipe.

For those who prefer a more sophisticated look, try Lip Rouge (V). This deeply pigmented lipstick gives a bold, matte finish that wears longer than Lip Rouges (T) and (G). Women who love the Goth look or enjoy Cosplay should check this out for its unusual black and plum shades. A total of seven vivid shades are available.

Party-lovers who love anything that dazzles ought to check out Lip Rouge (D). It gives colour and sparkle to lips, making them look luscious and plump. The bits of glitter in this distinctive lipstick may feel slightly disconcerting at first but the initial grainy feeling soon subsides. This surprisingly long-wearing lipstick is best for a night of partying and dancing. It is available in five shades.

Anna Sui's makeup is distinguished by its ornate, neo-Baroque casing and its signature rose scent. The latest lipstick collection is no different, and will elicit oohs and aahs from your girlfriends when you whip it out of your purse.

Anna Sui's Lip Rouge collection is available from April 1, 2010 onwards at selected department stores. Each lipstick retails for $40.