When it comes to picking the best lipsticks, it’s natural to feel committed to your chosen shade, having worn them on enough occasions to be able to fully depend on them. From days in the office to nights on the dance floor, from bitter winter weather to summer sun, our favourite lipsticks have endured every possible test and passed with flying colours.
We’ve found the ones we can swipe on intuitively (no mirror necessary), the one’s we’d wear on the weekends with a cosy jumper, the ones we’d crack out at a swanky dinner and our goes-with-anything, can’t-live-without, ride-or-die faithfuls that never leave our makeup bag.
Aside from upping the ante on your overall makeup look, lipstick can lift your mood and boost confidence in an instant. Plus, the right lipstick can nourish lips, protecting and plumping them while delivering a pop of colour. And if you pair it with your favourite lip liner or layer it with your go-to lip gloss, you can create an easy look that’s almost guaranteed to turn heads.
Best lipsticks at a glance – our top picks
However, to a non-lipstick wearer, the prospect of picking the best lipstick to wear can be a daunting one. Not only are there so many lipstick shades to choose from, from nudes and browns to reds and pinks, but there’s also an entire array of different textures and finishes, from matte to shimmer to satin, glitter and gloss. Then, of course there’s the matter of staying power. Do you go for a liquid lipstick that won’t budge (even when you’re trying to remove it), or a traditional bullet that is slightly more balmy?
Below, we’ve put together a round-up of the very best lipsticks out there, to match every budget and preference. You’ll find everything from our personal favs, classics, new launches, and viral hits. We’ve cherry-picked the best formulas on the market – from velvety and satin finishes, to lipsticks with buildable coverage and pigmented formulas – rest assured, you’ll definitely find the one that ticks all the boxes for you.
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