Monica Bellucci’s lisptick weapon

Monica Bellucci says lipstick is the  »most valuable weapon in a woman’s make-up kit ».

The Italian actress was recently named as the new face of Dolce & Gabbana’s lipstick range and she says the cosmetic item has always been an essential to her.

She said:  »Lipstick is the most valuable weapon in a woman’s make-up kit.

 »It has the power to transform the appearance and mood of the person wearing it, and, at the same time, arouses the admiration of everybody else.

 »You can’t imagine how excited I am about being Domenico and Stefano’s muse for this collection. The three of us have been friends for a long time. »

The limited edition collection consists of six lipsticks all inspired by her.

Dolce & Gabbana said in a statement:  »We adore Monica, and we’ve worked with her many times over the last twenty years. Her beauty is timeless and never ceases to inspire us.

 »She represents the Dolce & Gabbana woman perfectly. She’s dazzling – a true Italian icon. »

The designers named each of the lipsticks, which range from a creamy beige to an intense red, after the adjectives they commonly use to describe her: Magnetic; Only; Natural; Italian; Chic; and Attractive Monica.