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21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever

Today is National Lipstick Day, and you can celebrate the holiday by showing off one of these popping shades.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
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By Jennifer Ford · Updated December 6, 2020

Today is National Lipstick Day, and to celebrate, I took the liberty of rounding up all the gorgeous shades you should know about. And they also happen to be the best formulas in the game. So clap it up, because picking the best lipsticks from out the bunch was no easy task.  

Every year more than 800 million tubes of lipstick are sold, and this list features the ones that are worth your hard-earned money.

Whether you’re looking for comfortable long-wear coverage, a lipstick that won’t transfer, or the perfect shade to compliment your skin tone, the options are all here. 

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Jennifer Ford is an associate beauty editor at ESSENCE.

01
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Firey
You couldn’t ask for more from a liquid lipstick. This matte pigment is enriched with Vitamin E and Avocado Oil so it doesn’t leave your lips dry. (Need I go on?) And since it’s weightless and long-lasting, you can rock this gorgeous shade comfortably all day.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of Ulta Beauty
available at Ulta Beauty $22 Shop Now
02
Black Radiance Metalicious Lip Sculptor in Diamond Pink
If you weren’t already intrigued by the metallic color, then you’ll be fascinated with the unique cone shape applicator, that makes it easy to fill, contour, and sculpt your lips like a pro.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of Black Radiance
available at Black Radiance $5 Shop Now
03
YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in Le Rogue
Wearing lipstick should never be uncomfortable. Your lips only deserve the best formulas, which is why this velvety non-drying matte lipstick is a must-have.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of Sephora
available at Sephora $38 Shop Now
04
Charlotte Tilbury Love Filter Lipstick in Wedding Bells
It was love at first sight when I stumbled upon this gorgeous pink lipstick, inspired by Charlotte Tilbury’s most iconic celebrity bridal looks. Trust me when I say, the shade looks just as gorgeous on every complexion.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Charlotte Tilbury
available at Sephora $34 Shop Now
05
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Original Satin Lipstick in Seine Sunset
A good lipstick should be able to condition and soften the lips, on top of making heads turns. This iconic formula has been checking all the boxes since 1985.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of Target
available at Target $6 Shop Now
06
Kryolan Lipstick Matt in Rhea
You’ll find that this lipstick offers more than what meets the eye. Aside from a hypnotizing hue, it also features smudge-proof, nourishing, and high-impact coverage.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of Kroylan
available at Kroylan $20 Shop Now
07
Christian Louboutin Matte Lip Color in Triluna
Both, the rich pigment, and the glamorous packaging are too gorgeous not to be on display. So it’s a good thing that this velvety matte lipstick made from a complex of natural oils and seed butters, can be worn on your lips for hours and as a necklace.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of Christian Louboutin
available at Saks $90 Shop Now
08
AJ Crimson S+M Lipstick in Slayyed It!
Leave it to a legendary beauty expert like AJ Crimson to create the perfect line of lipstick for gals like me, who love fun, wearable colors like this creamy deep purple shade.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of AJ Crimson
available at AJ Crimson $20 Shop Now
09
BECCA Cosmetics Ultimate Lipstick Love in Sundae
Anything packed with Hyaluronic Acid automatically gets 5 stars from me, but it isn’t just the moisturizing feel that gets its top ratings among lipstick lovers. It’s the shade range too, which consist of the coral pinks, and the perfect nudes.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of BECCA Cosmetics
available at Sephora $23 Shop Now
10
LORAC Alter Ego Lipstick in Hipster
The darker the berry, the sweeter the juicy benefits, which is why I love each of the ingredients packed into this nourishing lipstick. It’s formulated with antioxidants including acai berry, which helps to nourish, moisturize, and protect your lips.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of LORAC
available at Ulta Beauty $18 Shop Now
11
Revlon Super Lustrous The Luscious Mattes Lipstick in After Hours
Revlon dominates the drug store lipstick category. The iconic brand has been making its super lustrous lipsticks for years, and the shade range keeps getting better. See Exhibit A.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of Target
available at Target $6 Shop Now
12
COVERGIRL Outlast UltiMatte Liquid Lipstick in Very Sancerre
This 24-hour wear and transfer-resistant liquid lipstick was designed to outlast all the others and provide matte coverage with a smooth, moisturizing feel.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of Target
available at Target $8 Shop Now
13
Mented Cosmetics Semi Matte Lipstick in Dope Taupe
The line takes the guesswork out of finding the perfect nude lipstick for women of color and offers beautiful, moisturizing options.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Mented Cosmetics
available at Mented Cosmetics $16 Shop Now
14
MAC x Teyana Taylor in I Got A Man
When I heard that MAC Cosmetics was partnering with Teyana Taylor to create a ‘90s inspired make up a collection, I was overjoyed. If you know me, then you know that I love the decade’s beauty trends as much as I love Taylor and especially brown lipstick. This matte shade gives me all the nostalgic feels.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics
available at MAC Cosmetics $20 Shop Now
15
UOMA Beauty Black Magic Carnival Lipstick In Trinidad
Fact: Glitter is always in season. And UOMA Beauty made is possible for us to rock our most festive Carnival inspired makeup looks year-round, with the brand’s Black Magic Carnival Collection, which features this sparkly shade.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of UOMA Beauty
$17 Shop Now
16
The Lip Bar Matte Liquid Lipstick in Bawse Lady
This line of award-winning liquid lipsticks, created by beauty boss Melissa Butler ranks best in class for it’s clean formula, performance, long-wear, and color payoff.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Target
available at Target $13 Shop Now
17
Mary Kay Gel Semi-Matte Lipstick in Berry Famous
This cushiony lipstick is like a silk pillowcase for your lips. The gel formula goes on smoothy and delivers soft luxurious comfort on top of great color payoff.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of Mary Kay
available at Mary Kay $18 Shop Now
18
Rouge Hermès Matte Lipstick in Rouge Bleu
Ever met the perfect, matte red lipstick? If not, then allow me to introduce you to this velvety, hydrating refillable formula with a second-skin effect.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of Hermès
available at Hermès $42 Shop Now
19
Fenty Beauty Lip Shine Sheer Shiny Lipstick In Tang Tang
This hybrid formula, which comes in 10 shades that range from nudes to pops of shimmer, is part gloss part lipstick, and everything a summer shade should be: easy-to-wear, light-weight, and ultra-moisturizing,
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
Photo: Courtesy of Fenty Beauty
available at Sephora $22 Shop Now
20
Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick
Head over to Ulta Beauty to get 30 percent off this gorgeous shade in honor of National Lipstick Day. It offers 16-hour of beautiful long-wear, so I’d consider it a pretty good investment.
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
available at Ulta Beauty $7 Shop Now
21
Juvia’s Place Nude Matte Lipstick in In Vogue
21 Gorgeous Lipsticks You Will Want To Wear Forever
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