Women and their lipsticks – you know you are on a serious mission when you whip out that lipstick. It’s like your battle paint, and you are ready to conquer the chaos of life. Even if it’s just heading to the grocery store, there’s this unspoken rule that lipstick must be applied. It’s our way of saying, “I might be buying milk, but I’m doing it in style!” While I love all things make up, I can say strongly that Lipstick is my secret weapon – it distracts from the fact that I might be wearing yesterday’s socks and has probably not washed my hair in 4 days. It’s like a women code: when in doubt, put on lipstick and handle it like a boss! Here are my top lipstick picks for everyday use, for that hot date night, for going out with friends, for that holiday get-together, for that kid’s birthday party, for that office outing, for that …. you get my point! Each shade is a mood, a statement, and a touch of fabulous waiting to grace your lips.
Price Range: $50-$100
Brand: Cle De Peau Beaute | $ 65 | Matte Lipstick– A makeup artist friend told me about this brand – apparently, CDP’s matte bullet lipsticks reign supreme in the makeup industry. I used my Macy’s point to purchase this impeccable matte formulation. Free from feathering, creasing, and cracking, these lipsticks achieve a remarkably natural look.Brand: Tom Ford | $59 | Matte Lip Color –I have to confess, this was a gift and what a gift it is! It applies like butter, makes my lip pop and best part is, has a really yummy scent. Overall, totally worth the hype and $$Brand: Charlotte Tilbury | $88 | Matte Revolution Quad 4 Lipsticks Gift Set–Offers excellent value and is a great way to experiment with different shades before committing to a full-size purchase. Versatile colors, highly moisturizing and feels lightweight. Must have set, if lipsticks are your most prominent make up accessory!Brand: Runway Rouge | $75 | 90s Vibe Matte Lipstick Lip Trio– If I am to shell out > $50 on lipsticks, then it makes sense to go with smaller sets. So, I took a chance with this one; and I was not disappointed. The color is true matte finish, a truly 90’s vibe but still fun and not too jarring!
Price Range: $20-$50
Brand: Nars | $45 | Audacious Lipstick – Lou Women Lipstick–This pink Nars Audacious Lipstick is stunning and goes on smoothly with just one swipe. It’s not too dry on the lips, lasts a long time, and this is my go-to for day-to-day wear. I’ve been buying this regularly for two years (color Anita) and love its consistent quality.Brand: Dior | $45 | Rouge Forever Transfer Proof Matte Lipstick –I was skeptical about buying a high $$ brand lipstick but it was so worth it. Bought in 215 Desire, a light pink nude color. This bullet lipstick goes on smoothly & lasts all day.Brand: MAC | $48 | MAC Travel Trio Set MOCHA/RUBY WOO/CHILI– This is a great value set. Love it that it is travel size so I can keep them in my purse on vacations and mix and match. Overall, you cannot go wrong with these 3 mini trios set and is something every make up gal must have!Brand: Kiko Milano | $30 | Long-Lasting 10-Hour Hold Creamy Lipstick–I had never heard of this brand before, looks like it is Europe based. For $30, I took a chance – one of my favs now, stylish packaging, creamy and moisturizing rich product. Got the rose color which matches my warm skin tone. Best part is, it lasts a long time, even after I eat food!Brand: Too Faced | $22 | Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick Sell Out–Never knew that this brand’s forte was also lip make up, until I tried this one. Totally worth it for a good-quality product that doesn’t leave my lips feeling dry. Pro Tip: wear with a little bit of ChapStick and it stays on all day with no caking or crumbling off!
Price Range: $10-$20
Brand: Ready To Shine | $18 | Matte Creamy Satin Finish Vegan, Smooth Sheer Moisturizing Lipstick– For everyday wear, this one is pretty good! I like the quality of the lipstick. It’s highly pigmented, and not too drying or too glossy. Smooth application even on chapped lips. Also, does not bleed into lip lines. I would say a good find.Brand: Julep | $14 | Tinted Lip Balm + Buildable Lip Color Finish – Hydrating Vitamin E Core – Vegan–It’s the creamy type of lipstick you reapply during the day and wears off evenly—a new favorite for me after a decade. So many colors to choose from. A great buy that keeps my lips moisturized in cold weather with constant heating. Exactly what I need when I am picking up kids from school, right!Brand: KIMYE | $9 | Velvet Matte Liquid, Professional Lip Makeup Gift Kit–Offers excellent value and is a great way to experiment with different shades before committing to a full-size purchase. Versatile colors, highly moisturizing and feels lightweight. Must have set, if lipsticks are your jam.Brand: NYX | $7 | Soft Matte Lip Cream, Lightweight Liquid Lipstick –Heard the hype about NYX lip products. First liquid lipstick was amazing; color was just right, stayed long, moisturized well. While initially skeptical about a $7 lipstick’s quality for my skin, don’t be misled by the lower price—this one is truly worth it. An absolute must-buy.
Brand: Tom Ford | $59 | Matte Lip Color – I have to confess, this was a gift and what a gift it is! It applies like butter, makes my lip pop and best part is, has a really yummy scent. Overall, totally worth the hype and $$
Brand: Charlotte Tilbury | $88 | Matte Revolution Quad 4 Lipsticks Gift Set– Offers excellent value and is a great way to experiment with different shades before committing to a full-size purchase. Versatile colors, highly moisturizing and feels lightweight. Must have set, if lipsticks are your most prominent make up accessory!
Brand: Runway Rouge | $75 | 90s Vibe Matte Lipstick Lip Trio– If I am to shell out > $50 on lipsticks, then it makes sense to go with smaller sets. So, I took a chance with this one; and I was not disappointed. The color is true matte finish, a truly 90’s vibe but still fun and not too jarring!
Brand: Dior | $45 | Rouge Forever Transfer Proof Matte Lipstick – I was skeptical about buying a high $$ brand lipstick but it was so worth it. Bought in 215 Desire, a light pink nude color. This bullet lipstick goes on smoothly & lasts all day.
Brand: MAC | $48 | MAC Travel Trio Set MOCHA/RUBY WOO/CHILI– This is a great value set. Love it that it is travel size so I can keep them in my purse on vacations and mix and match. Overall, you cannot go wrong with these 3 mini trios set and is something every make up gal must have!
Brand: Kiko Milano | $30 | Long-Lasting 10-Hour Hold Creamy Lipstick– I had never heard of this brand before, looks like it is Europe based. For $30, I took a chance – one of my favs now, stylish packaging, creamy and moisturizing rich product. Got the rose color which matches my warm skin tone. Best part is, it lasts a long time, even after I eat food!
Brand: Too Faced | $22 | Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick Sell Out– Never knew that this brand’s forte was also lip make up, until I tried this one. Totally worth it for a good-quality product that doesn’t leave my lips feeling dry. Pro Tip: wear with a little bit of ChapStick and it stays on all day with no caking or crumbling off!
Brand: Julep | $14 | Tinted Lip Balm + Buildable Lip Color Finish – Hydrating Vitamin E Core – Vegan– It’s the creamy type of lipstick you reapply during the day and wears off evenly—a new favorite for me after a decade. So many colors to choose from. A great buy that keeps my lips moisturized in cold weather with constant heating. Exactly what I need when I am picking up kids from school, right!
Brand: KIMYE | $9 | Velvet Matte Liquid, Professional Lip Makeup Gift Kit– Offers excellent value and is a great way to experiment with different shades before committing to a full-size purchase. Versatile colors, highly moisturizing and feels lightweight. Must have set, if lipsticks are your jam.
Brand: NYX | $7 | Soft Matte Lip Cream, Lightweight Liquid Lipstick – Heard the hype about NYX lip products. First liquid lipstick was amazing; color was just right, stayed long, moisturized well. While initially skeptical about a $7 lipstick’s quality for my skin, don’t be misled by the lower price—this one is truly worth it. An absolute must-buy.
