Lipstick

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick

'Creamy, long-wearing, ultra-matte, comfortable, and packed full of color, the ABH lipsticks are available in 30 fantastic shades...'
Khera Alexander, Brydie

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick is celebrated as the best for its wide range of bold, highly-pigmented shades, long-lasting wear, and comfortable matte finish, making it a top choice for those seeking a liquid lipstick that combines stunning color options with all-day comfort and durability.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick - Ashton

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in the shade "Ashton" is considered the best for its unique and universally flattering terracotta nude hue that suits a wide range of skin tones, combined with the brand's signature long-wearing formula that offers exceptional color payoff and a comfortable matte finish. With its distinctive color and a reputation for quality, it's the go-to choice for those seeking a liquid lipstick that not only provides a trendy, wearable shade but also ensures all-day beauty with a non-drying texture.

Chanel Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour - Mademoiselle

'I'm diligent about my lip care and can't go to sleep without two layers of lip balm on… So while I wear lipstick most days, I refuse to wear any that don't feel comfortable on my lips. When I applied this pinky-purple shade, which really emphasised the purple tinge in my natural lip colour. It felt like my pre-sleep super-soft lips. An immediate win in my eyes.'
Giselle La Pompe-Moore, Who What Wear

Chanel Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour in the shade "Mademoiselle" is celebrated as the best for its luxurious formula that combines vibrant color, intense hydration, and a satin finish, ensuring both stunning lip color and comfort in one elegant package, making it a top choice for those seeking a high-end and multifaceted lipstick.

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution - Pillow Talk

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in the iconic "Pillow Talk" shade is regarded as the best for its universally flattering, soft, and romantic matte finish that enhances natural lip color while providing comfortable, all-day wear. With its cult status and the ability to effortlessly elevate any look, it's the preferred choice for those seeking a versatile and timeless lipstick that delivers both elegance and long-lasting beauty.

Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint

'If you're struggling to find the perfect tones for your skin,…the Stunna Lip Paints from Rihanna's Fenty Beauty range. Created with all skin tones at the forefront, the brand offers a weightless liquid lipstick, bursting with pigments and boasting 12 hours of staying power… The lip paint is it's buildable for more intense tones, it's also got a lovely soft matte-finish that is comfortable on the lips, especially for the long haul.'
Brijiena Lovelace, The Mirror

Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint is celebrated as the best for its vibrant, long-lasting color and a precision applicator that offers a show-stopping, weightless matte finish, making it a top choice for those seeking a high-impact liquid lipstick that combines stunning shades with a comfortable, all-day wear.

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick

'…The quality of these liquid lipsticks clarifies that Kat Von D cares about her audience’s needs. Her liquid lipsticks wear beautifully on the lips staying true to the weightless and hydrating formula. Throughout the day, they gently dry to a soft matte finish and do well with reapplication. The only ingredient that brought a bit of concern is titanium dioxide due to the possibility of drying out the product over time…'
Celeste Polanco, Brydie

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick is considered the best for its impressive shade range, highly-pigmented formula, and smudge-proof, long-lasting wear, making it a top choice for those seeking a liquid lipstick that offers a spectrum of stunning colors and dependable all-day beauty.

M.A.C. Lipstick - Ruby Woo

'I'm pretty sure that most people either own this lipstick or at the very least they've heard of it. No shade if you haven't, by the way. All you need to know is that it's a classic red and suits everyone. Its been an insider favourite and a bestseller since it launched in 1999 and the matte finish is iconic… The formula is matte but in the best powder meets velvet way…'
Giselle La Pompe-Moore, Who What Wear

M.A.C. Lipstick in the iconic shade "Ruby Woo" is celebrated as the best for its timeless, universally flattering red hue, matte finish, and long-lasting formula that exudes confidence and classic beauty, making it a top choice for those seeking a bold, iconic lip color that never goes out of style.

M.A.C. Lipstick - Taupe

M.A.C. Lipstick in the shade "Taupe" is considered the best for its versatile and universally flattering warm brownish hue that suits various skin tones, combined with M.A.C.'s renowned quality and a comfortable matte finish, making it a go-to choice for those seeking an everyday lipstick that seamlessly complements their natural lip color and delivers both versatility and reliability in one sleek bullet. With its timeless appeal and a reputation for its ability to enhance a wide range of looks, "Taupe" stands out as a trusted and enduring choice among makeup enthusiasts.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge Waterproof Liquid Lip Colour

'This two-sided wand features a highly-pigmented lip color on one end and a clear top coat on the other. The two combine to create a shiny, opaque lip that lasts all day.'
Leah Faye Cooper, StyleCaster

Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge Waterproof Liquid Lip Colour is celebrated as the best for its dual-ended design, combining highly-pigmented color with a clear topcoat for long-lasting, smudge-proof, and vibrant lip makeup that can withstand even the most demanding conditions, making it a top choice for those seeking a reliable and waterproof liquid lipstick that ensures all-day beauty and color vibrancy.

Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick

'Maybelline's SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick is an absolute gem of a product. Affordable, full-coverage, and available in a broad range of shades, this product surprised and totally impressed me as a matte lipstick fan. It takes a little time to dry, but once it does, it doesn’t budge, and that’s most important to me.'
Khera Alexander, Byrdie

Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick is regarded as the best for its affordable price, wide shade range, and an ultra-long-lasting, smudge-proof formula that delivers bold, matte color and comfort, making it a highly-regarded choice for those seeking a budget-friendly and dependable liquid lipstick with unbeatable endurance.

NARS Audacious Lipstick - Barbara

NARS Audacious Lipstick in the shade "Barbara" is considered the best for its universally flattering, neutral-toned nude color that exudes understated elegance, combined with NARS' renowned quality and a creamy, long-lasting formula that enhances natural lip beauty while providing a comfortable wear. With its sophisticated hue and a reputation for its ability to complement various looks, "Barbara" is a trusted and timeless choice for those seeking a versatile and luxurious lipstick that effortlessly elevates their everyday makeup.

NYX Full Throttle Lipstick

'An added bonus to this color-rich lipstick is it’s beveled edges, which allow for precise application.'
Leah Faye Cooper, StyleCaster

NYX Full Throttle Lipstick is celebrated as the best for its vibrant, high-impact color, long-wearing formula, and the unique bullet shape that allows for precise application, making it a top choice for those seeking a budget-friendly and bold lipstick that combines stunning shades with ease of use and staying power.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream

The NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream stands out as the best lipstick because it combines the rich pigmentation of a lipstick with the smooth application of a gloss, delivering a velvety matte finish that feels lightweight and comfortable all day. Its wide shade range suits every skin tone, making it a go-to staple for effortless, everyday glam.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream - Seoul

'This shade is a bright purple... It looks amazing on a variety of dark skin tones. It's what I like to call a moisture matte because it has tons of pigment.'
Keita Moore, Brydie

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in the shade "Seoul" is celebrated as the best for its unique and trend-setting cool-toned lavender pink hue, combined with the collection's signature velvety, non-drying formula, making it a top choice for those seeking a liquid lipstick that offers a distinctive, on-trend color with a comfortable matte finish.

Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lipcolor

'Boasting up to 24 hours of staying power, this long lasting duo from Revlon is an oil-free formula offering full coverage. It doesn't dry completely matte, but you're still in for a less than shiny finish that's comfortable for all day wearing. The double ended lip pen features a clear lip coat that conditions lips and help to boost staying power.'
Brijiena Lovelace, The Mirror

Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lipcolor is regarded as the best for its dual-ended design, offering long-lasting color and a moisturizing topcoat that ensures a vibrant and comfortable wear, making it a highly-regarded choice for those seeking a reliable and all-day lip color with added hydration and versatility.

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick

'Enriched with vitamin E and avocado oil, this iconic lipstick has a creamy, matte, full-coverage formula that delivers long-lasting color for up to 12 hours. A fan favorite since its launch almost 10 years ago, I loved how light and non-drying it felt. It didn’t get cakey after a few hours of wear. It's also really pigmented and comes in a variety of alluring colors. Two of the most universally flattering shades in the range are Patina and Beso, both of which are longtime best-sellers.'
Kelle Salle, Brydie

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick is considered the best for its remarkable staying power, richly pigmented colors, and a comfortable, weightless formula that delivers bold matte lips that last, making it a top choice for those seeking a liquid lipstick with both enduring beauty and a lightweight feel.

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