The Best Budge-Proof Lip Products
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BEST COLOUR RANGE
Ultralip Hydrating Shine + Colour, £14 | Glossier
Glossier – a regular fan favourite in the SL Community – does some of the best skincare make-up hybrids on the market, so no wonder this lipstick is brimming with goodness. With more of a balm-like texture, this feels silky, and glossy upon and smooth on application while delivering a strong pigment too. Since it doesn’t contain any fragrance, it’s perfect great if you’re on the sensitive side – and the shade range is vast, so there’s something for every skin tone.
Available at Glossier.com
BEST FORMULA
Pure Color Whipped Matte Liquid Lip, £27 | Estée Lauder
One of our beauty editor Becky’s personal favourites, this lightweight cream is unlike other liquid lipstick formula's out there. It whipped and velvety texture makes application a breeze. When it comes to colour payoff, it leaves behind a seriously long-lasting, romantic soft tint.
Available at Boots.com
BEST ON A BUDGET
Soft Matte Lip Cream, £5.60 (was £7) | NYX
Time and again, NYX proves hardworking products needn’t break the bank – and few liquid lipsticks have gotten quite as much praise as this one. With an incredible shade range spanning more than 20 colours, the signature texture is hydrating and nourishing in feel. For a flattering everyday nude, ‘Abu Dhabi’ is a crowd favourite, but the range also includes bold reds and pretty pinks.
Available at LookFantastic.com
BEST FOR HYDRATION
Air Matte Lip Colour, £26 | NARS
A classic matte liquid lipstick, this goes on like a cream, before drying down to a velvet matte finish. Regardless of whether you’re eating or drinking, this won’t budge – but while it’s on your lips, it won’t cause dryness, flakiness, or texture either. Instead, it helps the lips feel smooth and healthy – plus, there are so many flattering shades to choose from.
Available at NARSCosmetics.co.uk
BEST FOR HYDRATION
Bitten Lip Tint Hyaluronic Lip Gel , £35 | Victoria Beckham Beauty
Infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid, this is the product for those who want something vibrant and enduring, without using a matte formula. With a gel-like texture but a strong dose of colour, it only takes a few swipes to build up a dramatic lip. Or go lighter for a subtle glossy glow. Finally, try using a mixture of two contrasting shades on the outer and inner parts of the lips for a more dimensional effect.
Available at VictoriaBeckhamBeauty.com
BEST FOR A SUBTLE TINT
Almost Lipstick In 'Black Honey', £18.70 (was £22) | Clinique
While this colour may look bold in the tube, it actually delivers an incredibly natural flush to the lips – just ask TikTok. With an effect that looks like you’ve just eaten a handful of cherries, the stain-like finish is both long-lasting and nourishing – pop it on in the morning, and you’ll still be able to see the colour come evening.
Available at LookFantastic.com
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