You didn’t get enough sleep + soda basically fueled you through the day before, you have a big presentation to nail, you have to meet with your kid’s teacher because he broke all the pencils, or you are just looking for some way to add a little polish to your look with the help of various lip picks!
We all have that one thing that helps us feel better about life – or at least look good while dealing with it.
My goto? Lipstick. Gloss. Balm. + most of the time, matte.
That bright swatch compliments the perfect nude eye. A subtle one offsets a smokey eye. + sometimes, when the sun is just a bit too bright, your lip distracts from the fact that you’re wearing your sunglasses indoors.
So I’m taking you through my favorite brands, my favorite colors, + the must-haves you need that will never let you down.
These Lip Picks Never Let Me Down No Matte-r What
This is my $9 ole faithful + I’ve got them stashed EVERYWHERE. For that price, I don’t mind leaving these in the car, my office, + anyplace else I need a trusty lip color on-the-go.
The Revlon Colorburst Balms also come in a lacquer (shine) finish, if that’s your preference.
Why I Love It:
The balm goes on smooth, delivering semi-sheer color, and a buttery finish. + if I’m totally honest, there is something hugely satisfying about scribbling on my makeup.
My top 3 shades are Striking, Fiery, + Sultry. You can shop them HERE.
Yes, I wear blush on my lips, but they’re really more of a tint. The crème formula is the same consistency as any cream lipstick I own. The Honest Co Crème Blush comes in 4 colors + are so easy to throw in a purse.
At $13 bucks a pop, this is an inexpensive option for a multitasking makeup essential.
Why I Love It:
I like these for their versatility +I can use them for their intended purpose + a matching lip color when I need a 5-minute face.
I really like all 4 shades, but Plum Berry is definitely my favorite!
These tinted-chapsticks are so creamy smooth. I feel like calling them a ‘chapstick’ is selling them short. They are sunscreen, balm, + lip tint all in one!
They definitely earn their $24 price tag by featuring grapeseed oil + vitamins C and E, which help to smooth + soften + are rich in antioxidants known to protect from damaging free radicals.
Why I Love It:
So. Many. Colors. + it’s Fresh. This company uses all-natural ingredients in all of their products + they truly DO leave you feeling fresh!
My favorites from this line are Coral, Punch, + untinted Sugar. (I know, no color. But it’s really that good!)
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This Allure Best of Beauty 2018 lip crayon is rich + highly-pigmented. It’s water-resistant, matte finish isn’t drying like some older matte formulas, thanks to the ingredient orange peel wax, which seals in hydration.
Also $24, these Bite Lip Crayons are long-lasting + are available in 22 shades!
Why I Love It:
These DO NOT feather (bleed outside the lip) + these act as a lipliner + lipstick in one.
My favorite shades for these are Blood Orange, Red Velvet, + Léché.
This is fancy lipstick for the laid-back chick. It’s the slimmest, so-pigmented-it’s-drool-worthy matte lipstick you need to have in your makeup bag.
Available in 17 shades + clocking in at $39, YSL totally knocked it out of the park with these.
Why I Love It:
There are actually 3 reasons these made my lip picks list:
- You can apply it in 1 swipe – the wide side of the stick will cover your lip from top to bottom and give you even coverage the whole way.
- You can use it as a lip liner – the thin side of the stick is slim enough to act as the perfect lip liner to give your lips that polished finish.
- These aren’t your Grandma’s lip colors – the 17 shades are so good. Like, real good. They’re extremely modern and up to date! They range from the perfect nude to the berriest berry + they don’t have any two that are so close in shade that they leave you wondering why they even bothered.
My ultra-pigmented favorites from this line are definitely my new go-to red Rouge Paradoxe, Ambiguous Beige, + Fuschia Excentrique!
These are like magic. Lip healing magic. Made with agave nectar and jojoba oil, these Bite Beauty Agave Lip Masks are incredibly hydrating + will leave you with super hydrated lips.
Sephora says they are “intensive nightly recovery lip masks to soothe lips and replenish moisture,” but they’re more like “wear this all day, e’ery day” lip balms.
There are 5 different types including Maple (a sheer bronze), Champagne (a rose gold pearl), Smashed (a sheer candy apple red), Lavender (a light lilac shade with a calming lavender scent), + Natural (clear).
Why I Love It:
*see everything above + they also have a limited edition shade Candy Cane (a bright, fire engine red) helping you capture the holiday spirit! It’s so easy to see why these make my lip picks list! This is the best $26 you will ever spend!
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At $14, I consider these lip stain lipstick by Sephora a steal! Ranked as one of their top sellers, these high-coverage formulas glide on smooth + transform from a creamy texture into a silky, lightweight stain.
Why I Love It:
Jam-packed with avocado oil, these lip stains deliver rich color that feels comfortable, is never sticky, + won’t dry out lips. With 89 different color options, you’re not going to run out of looks any time soon!
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Do you have some of your own favorite lipsticks? Share them with me in the comments below!