Bake Off’s Candice May Be Releasing Her Own Lipstick Collection

As you probably know (and if not, where have you been?), last week Candice was crowned this year's Great British Bake Off winner, beating finalists Andrew and Jane, and we can't say we were suprised.

During the competition she won Star Baker three times, more than any other contestant, and wowed Mary and Paul in the final with her royal hamper, fit for a Queen.

All through the series she has been one to watch, but not just for her baking talent. Her bold lipstick choices is what has made viewers take such an interest in her.

It's no shock then that Candice might become quite busy over the next year, not only with her baking commitments and planned food-focussed road-trip with fellow contestant Jane, but with a possible lipstick line.

The Daily Mail reported a substantial rise in lipstick sales this autumn, with a manager of makeup brand Urban Decay saying: 'A lot of our customers are huge Bake Off fans and they’ve been coming in all season to try to get the perfect Candice lip'.

When questioned on the subject, Candice has kept her bold lips tightly sealed, revealing only that 'a girl can never have too many lipsticks'.

We are very much in high hopes of this happening next year. We'll be first in line.

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So, who is Candice Brown?

Candice is a 31-year-old P.E. teacher from Bedford. She lives with her boyfriend, Liam Macaulay, and her adorable pug named Dennis, who stars frequently on her Instagram (@cj.brownie). But the thing she is best known for is her incredible penchant for lipstick.

She grew up pulling pints in her family pub in Kempston, The King William IV, also known as The King Billy, which she created out of gingerbread in the show-stopper challenge in episode two.

She is passionate about baking (obviously) and vintage clothing. Combining her two loves together she is the glamorous Star Baker-winning contestant to watch in this season’s GBBO.

What are Candice’s Instagram and Twitter accounts?

You can find Candice on Instagram at @cj.brownie, and her Twitter handle is @CJ_Brownie.

And what about that lipstick?

Bold lipstick in the daytime? Some may say no way, but Candice shows us absolutely yes. Her lipstick choices have been deemed ‘inappropriate’ by some viewers, but we welcome her brave and daring style with open arms. Her vintage-inspired/geisha-esque look has us all scrambling around in our makeup collection in search of statement hues.

So, what shades has Candice fashioned on her lips?

Candice stood out from the get-go. On the first week (Cake Week) she wore an immaculately applied dark plum shade of lipstick, and baked a gluten-free raspberry and rhubarb drizzle cake. Yes, and yes.

Week two was Biscuit Week, and Candice opted for another of the boldest shades on the colour wheel – electric pink. She created a mini 3D replica of her family pub and won Star Baker. You go girl.

Speaking for all of us in awe at home, presenter Mel Giedroyc asked the baker if she would be wearing a different shade of lipstick for each Bake Off challenge, to which Candice replied, ‘do you know what, Mel, for you, I am’. And didn’t she just.

Bread Week rolled around and Candice rocked a bright red lipstick. Although her chocolate bread was not up to Paul’s standards, or anyone’s standard for that matter, because it was raw, her lipstick did not smear through her tears, and we salute her for that.

Last night was Batter Week, and we were sat ready and waiting for that first glimpse of Candice's lips. This time she opted for a deep berry shade - cue adding berry to the lipstick shopping list.

Oh, and if her non-moving lipstick didn’t impress us enough, she wears heels throughout the entirety of her bake. An applause is in order.

How does her makeup stay on?

Candice’s ever-lasting face of makeup baffles us. We mere mortals find it hard enough to get our makeup to stay put on a normal day, but Candice’s mascara and lipstick withstands four hours of running around the Bake Off tent with her head predominantly peering into the oven. We’re praying she has her own personal makeup assistant during the filming of the show, because our makeup would most definitely melt off.

How do we get her look?

We have collated some of the best, brightest and boldest lipstick products out now so we can replicate Candice’s style.

Want to learn more about how to create that long-lasting makeup look? Here are the best foundations and tips and tricks for perfecting your base..

Also, get clued up about the Kardashian makeup technique that stops makeup from smudging.