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Lipsticks are among the most classic of all beauty products.
And, a quick spoiler to start: none of our top choices were liquid lipstick formulas.
Read more about the 2023 List Beauty Awards methodology and all the top pickshere.
Sometimes, it feels smooth during app, but quickly dries and flakes.
Sometimes, the formula can be too thick, and flat out uncomfortable to wear.
And matte shades need to last with minimal to no transfer, where reapplication can be a pain.
First, let’s get into some specs.
Now, let’s get into the look and feel of it what you’re here for!
Swiping on this baby was a dream.
The formula felt plush, and we were right away struck by its perfect coverage.
The color tested, in the shade “Brunch Me,” was a gorgeous, brightening, mauve.
But perhaps the best part about this lipstick was howpleasantit was to wear, especially for a matte shade.
One might even forget it was on!
While it might not be completely transfer-proof, its versatile formula makes reapplication super easy.
Simply put: this was our overall best.
Purchase theNYX Professional Suede Matte Lipstickat NYX for $8.
But with a retail price of $21, this lipstick lost a few points in the budget department.
Nonetheless, we chose this lipstick as our best pigmented because of its lush formula, and striking shades.
The Urban Decay Vice Lipstick comes in a modern, reflective packaging that feels expensive to hold.
Purchase theUrban Decay Vice Lipstickat Sephora for $21.
Best cream formula: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
Cream lipsticks are made to c’mon.
For these reasons, the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick was our favorite cream lipstick.
Nonetheless, this lipstick had pigment power and was super buildable and comes in25 classic shades.
All in all, this lipstick can cater to a wide range of makeup lovers.
We tested the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in the pearl-finished shade, “Demure.”
At first, the lipstick appeared rather sheer, so it took another swipe to build up the coverage.
Purchase theRevlon Super Lustrous Lipstickat Target for $5.99.
We tested out the shade “Mars To Your Venus,” an ultra-light nude.
Thank the gods and goddesses, this product delivers!
Should you be looking for a little extra pigment, the formula is also buildable.
Purchase theMAC Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstickat MAC for $20.
One lipstick stood out for all of these reasons and more: the bareMinerals Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick.
It also includes cold-pressed sea buckthorn, which is ripe with antioxidants.
This lipstick is vegan and cruelty-free, as well as dermatologist tested.
But, of course, this lipstick is more than just skincare.
Purchase thebareMinerals Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstickat Sephora for $22.
