Maybe it’s just the *way I live* but you can tell where I’ve been by looking at the rims of the glasses in our home. I leave a little lipstick trail wherever I consume liquids. And as much as I love a bold lip, I don’t like having to reapply lipstick every hour!
Last month I did a bit of research into some highly-rated long-wear lipstick products. They get a bad rap for being drying and generally not enjoyable to wear, but because I haven’t tried one since the early ‘00s, it was time to see what breakthroughs have since been made in formulations.
I purchased a variety of lipsticks ranging in price from $11 all the way up to $39. Unfortunately, where I spent the most cash was also where I was most disappointed. The moral of the story is you do not always get what you pay for when it comes to long-wear lipstick! (For the record, the two I tried that I didn’t like, mainly because they didn’t stay on my lips very long, were these: Lancôme L’Absolu Lacquer Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick and Armani Beauty Lip Power Long-Lasting Satin Lipstick.)
Here are my three favorite long-wear lipstick products.
01
NYX Shine Loud Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick (shown above)
Price: $11
This product showed up on a number of articles I read and was also an Amazon bestseller. I purchased both a muted red color and my go-to nude in a mauve shade.
Colors purchased: Rebel in Red and Life Goals
Likes: You can wear this lipstick with or without the gloss on top. You can also layer this nicely by applying, blotting, and reapplying. I use this method to build a more natural look with my red lipsticks and found it helped me get the same stained look with the long wearability I wanted.
Dislikes: This would be quite difficult to apply without a mirror.
How long does it tend to stay on your lips? 3-4 hours
02
Kuckian Cosmetics Liquid Velvet Supremé Matte Lipstick
Price: $18
This product was recommended to me AFTER I purchased the other two on this list. It had so many positive reviews I thought I would give it a go and I’m so glad I did!
Color purchased: SIMI
Likes: I LOVE the shade and the opacity of the formula. The product came with three different brushes for a very detailed application (although I haven’t found the need for them yet).
Dislikes: Honestly nothing!
How long does it tend to stay on your lips? Up to six hours
03
Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolor
Price: $11
Great reviews on multiple websites helped this product make the list of lipsticks I tried. While it has a couple of minor downsides, I like it overall!
Color purchased: Peachy
Likes: There are really pretty shades and the price point is great.
Dislikes: I’m not wild about the scent as I tend to prefer odorless products. It is also a little on the sticky side.
How long does it tend to stay on your lips? 5-6 hours
Editor’s Note: This article contains affiliate links. Wit & Delight uses affiliate links as a source for revenue to fund operations of the business and to be less dependent on branded content. Wit & Delight stands behind all product recommendations. Still have questions about these links or our process? Feel free to email us.
Kate is currently learning to play the Ukulele, much to the despair of her husband, kids, and dogs. Follow her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.