12 best lipsticks

Lipstick, perhaps the most ancient invention of decorative cosmetics, which was invented several thousand years ago. Today it is the most popular and selling product on the modern beauty market. Every self-respecting fashionista has in the arsenal more than a dozen shades that give the final touch to any image: from delicate nude for daytime output to bright and bold for evening bow.

And how many unused lipsticks are lying that were bought with such lust, and when they came home they were put off to the far shelf because it was not at all that tone or that texture. But how to choose one that will then be really used, and will not become another unnecessary thing? A few tips from experts will help to do this without losing money and time.

How to choose lipstick

There is a lot of kinds of lipsticks, not to mention the number of the presented shades. Each girl herself chooses a color depending on the situation: it will be a daily moderate make-up, or a bow for a special solemn event. First of all, you should pay attention when buying:

1. Lipstick. They are nourishing, moisturizing, hygienic, resistant and liquid. The first will prevent the occurrence of dryness and cracks. The latter will give the lips softness due to the moisturizing substances they contain. Hygienic lipstick will protect against environmental factors. Liquid easy to apply, visually enlarge the lips. Persistent lipsticks last from 8 to 12 hours.
2. Skin type. Everyone knows: what goes brunettes, not at all to the face of blondes. The best choice is the advice of a makeup artist. But if you decide to make a purchase yourself, then focus on the combination of skin type, hair and shade of lipstick.
3. Composition. Quality products in addition to coloring pigments include useful natural ingredients that are able to preserve the beauty and health of the lips. These are vitamins A, E, C, plant extracts, beeswax. The more natural the composition, the safer the agent.
4. Smell. It should not be too sharp. And even if it is a pleasant aroma, but too saturated, it means that there are perfumed fragrances in the composition, which can cause an allergic reaction in particularly sensitive people.
5. Shelf life. An important parameter that many do not pay attention at all. But along with the composition, it is a criterion of health safety.

Based on the opinion of professional makeup artists and reviews of ordinary users, our experts have collected in the ranking the best lipsticks for lips of various price categories and differing from each other in their characteristics.

Top lip gloss rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best Cheap Lipstick	1	Rimmel The Only One Lipstick	370 ₽
	2	Eva Mosaic Ideal Velvet	310 ₽
	3	Clinique Pop Lip Color Limit	499 ₽
Best Matte Lipstick	1	Givenchy Le Rouge Mat	2 025 ₽
	2	NYX Professional Make Up Matte Lipstick	550 ₽
	3	Bourjois Rouge Velvet The Lipstick	775 ₽
Best Liquid Lipstick	1	Lancome L'Absolu Lacquer	2 400 ₽
	2	NYX Professional Make Up Liquid Metallic Matte	650 ₽
	3	Maybelline Color Elixir Lipstick	435 ₽
Best Persistent Lipstick	1	YSL Tatouage Couture Matte Liquid Lipstick	2 302 ₽
	2	NYX Professional Make Up Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick	650 ₽
	3	Max Factor Lipfinity Longlasting	219 ₽

Best Cheap Lipstick

Cheap makeup products are always in doubt when buying, because many manufacturers often add to it harmful chemical ingredients that can damage health. World famous brands produce inexpensive goods that are strictly monitored and guarantee quality and safety. We chose 3 lipsticks that were highlighted by professionals and did not go unnoticed among a huge range of cosmetic products.

Rimmel The Only One Lipstick

Rating: 4.8

Lipsticks of the famous German brand Rimmel emphasize the beauty of the lips, making them visually more voluminous. The line contains shades from delicate pastel to bold saturated, with which you can create any conceived image. The composition includes nutrients that give softness, smooth, protect from cracking and peeling.

Persistence is guaranteed by a specially formulated formula made from natural oils, which prevents the pigment from being erased from contact with dishes or washed out with water. The gentle creamy texture evenly lays down, does not spread. A high level of pigmentation can give the lips a selected shade the first time.

Girls highlight the stylish design of the tube and quite economical consumption when applied. With all the advantages, the quite affordable price becomes the final argument in favor of buying The Only One Lipstick.

Eva Mosaic Ideal Velvet

Rating: 4.7

We included Russian brand lipstick in the rating, which gives lips a rich matte color, evenly lays down, does not contain silicone, is a hypoallergenic product. The palette is presented in 8 shades from nude to burgundy.

Vitamin-nourishing complex with natural wax and natural oils gives softness, moisturizes, prevents the formation of dryness and flaking. Velvety texture creates comfort, is not felt on the lips.

Lipstick does not spread, so it can be applied not only with an outline pencil, but also independently. Inexpensive cost and high quality made Mosaic Ideal Velvet a favorite decorative tool for Russian fashionistas. Lipstick does not twist out, but opens with a slight pressure on the bottom of the case.

Clinique Pop Lip Color Limit

Rating: 4.6

Clinique presented to the girls Pop Lip Color Limit, which became instantly popular with lovers of persistent saturated colors. Lipstick has a pleasant velvety texture, which, thanks to a specially developed formula, keeps during the day, the color remains as bright as after application.

Of the 8 shades presented, you can choose your own to create any image: from delicate to absolutely bold. Primer smoothes lips, gives them softness. Vitamin complex nourishes, polymers prevent moisture loss, create a visual volume.

According to reviews, lipstick evenly lays down, one application is enough for intensive lip coating. The lack of smell will be another gift for girls who do not like strong obsessive fragrances in decorative cosmetics.

Best Matte Lipstick

Matte lipstick is at the peak of popularity for more than one season. They are ideal at any time of the year: do not spread in the heat and do not crack in the cold. Resistant matte effect due to the content in the composition of the powder. Vitamin-mineral complexes and herbal ingredients add softness and volume. At the same time, such lipsticks fall in a uniform uniform layer, have an intense shade, are almost not felt on the lips, they can be used without contour.

Givenchy Le Rouge Mat

Rating: 4.9

Our ranking opens the matte lipstick of the French manufacturer of decorative cosmetics, the luxury class Givenchy, which more than half a century pleases women with innovative formulas, unique compositions and color solutions. Lipstick has a super matte effect that persists throughout the day.

The line is presented in 6 elegant shades. Here and natural nude, and delicate pink, and bright purple. From them it is easy to choose the tone for each appropriate occasion: whether it is a daily exit, a party or a business meeting.

The users and make-up artists are unanimous in their opinion: Le Rouge Mat is the best lipstick of the modern matte products presented. Its light powdery texture lays well, does not roll, evenly distributed over the lips, comfortable throughout the day and, most importantly, does not dry than many products of this type are sinning.

NYX Professional Make Up Matte Lipstick

Rating: 4.8

The variety of matte shades represents the brand NYX Professional - one of the recognized world leaders in the production of decorative cosmetics. The composition of lipstick is enriched with beeswax, which has wound-healing, firming, rejuvenating and softening effects.

Creamy texture fits well on the lips evenly, does not cause discomfort, pleasant to the touch. Lipstick with a light unobtrusive vanilla scent. Despite the durability, it is well removed with makeup remover or plain water.

According to the girls' reviews, Make Up Matte Lipstick surprises and pleases with a wide variety of presented shades, among which you can choose the perfect one for a particular occasion. Regardless of the color, they are all intensely pigmented and give the desired tone in one application.

Bourjois Rouge Velvet The Lipstick

Rating: 4.8

Gorgeous dullness and super durability Rouge Velvet The Lipstick allowed to include it in the ranking of the best decorative tools. The English manufacturer presented a diverse range of shades than rightfully deserved the appreciation of women who prefer this type of lipstick.

The consistency is soft, intensely pigmented. One layer is enough to give the desired shade. Persistence due to a special formula, which includes natural wax. Application is possible without contouring. With self-use lipstick does not blur, does not fill cracks, creates a perfect clear lines.

Customers note the original stylish packaging, which is pleasant to get from the cosmetics, and also highlight the presented tones that will suit both brunettes and blondes and brown-haired women.

Best Liquid Lipstick

Liquid type lipstick has become very popular among users. The main advantage is the ease of application. Built-in brush or sponge-applicator help to evenly distribute the tool even on the road. The consistency is more intense pigment content. It is worth noting that sometimes, to prevent the spread of lipstick with a particularly liquid texture, it is better to use a contour pencil before applying.

Lancome L'Absolu Lacquer

Rating: 4.9

The oldest French brand indulges its admirers with luxurious shades of L'Absolu Lacquer, which combine incredible brilliance, durability and comfort.Lac-lipstick is presented in 17 tones, which effortlessly allows you to choose a shade for any output.

The applicator helps to create a uniform super resistant coating. Luck does not flow, does not stick. Moisturizing formula with vegetable glycerin preserves the natural level of the liquid, makes the lips soft and smooth.

Opinions of make-up artists and ordinary customers are absolutely the same: liquid lipstick from Lancome has an incredibly rich color, gives a glossy shine, allows you to create a brilliant look. Even bright shades in one application overlap the natural pigmentation of the lips, which affects the cost-effectiveness of the product.

NYX Professional Make Up Liquid Metallic Matte

Rating: 4.8

Unlike the previous glossy lipstick presented in the rating, the NYX remedy has a matte effect with a slight metallic luster. With Liquid Suede Metallic Matte, it's easy to complete the creation of an evening trendy bow or daytime festive look with a finishing touch.

Mousse texture is easily applied and distributed with a conveniently shaped sponge. After drying, haze appears interspersed with sparkles. Lipstick is not felt at all on the lips, while not drying, the brightness of the color remains for a long time.

Special praise came to the applicator with a short, stiff bristle, which was recognized as one of the most comfortable among many others. Some girls note the difficulty of removing makeup, but here it can not be called a disadvantage, because lipstick was initially positioned as a product with a high degree of durability.

Maybelline Color Elixir Lipstick

Rating: 4.8

Maybelline, a brand popular among Russian women, has created a lipstick that differs in a diverse palette of shades: from delicate pastels to bold bright orange. It protects the lips from drying out, moisturizes and softens the skin.

A comfortable soft-haired brush takes the amount of pigment needed for one application and gives the lips a good feel, quickly distributes and levels the surface. After drawing they become smooth and visually voluminous, all irregularities are hidden.

Due to the curved shape, the applicator easily draws the contour of the lips. Sufficiently thick texture evenly lays down, does not spread, does not emit peeling. Vanilla smell is unobtrusive, disappears 10-15 minutes after applying lipstick. It is easily washed off with water without the help of special makeup remover.

Best Persistent Lipstick

Long-lasting cosmetics have long occupied their niche in the market and gained recognition from many women. Its main plus is the duration of wearing. Lipstick does not wear off during the day, do not stain clothes. Makeup looks perfect even after 12 and sometimes more hours. Almost every manufacturer of decorative cosmetics creates a separate line of such products. We have included lipsticks in the ranking, which are really distinguished by increased durability, as evidenced by numerous reviews of users.

YSL Tatouage Couture Matte Liquid Lipstick

Rating: 4.9

Lipstick French brand will give a lasting rich color that will emphasize the shape of the lips, hide the flaws, create a matte effect. The range of shades is quite wide: there are nude tones for daytime makeup and rich coral colors for evening wear.

The composition contains nutrients that give softness, prevent dryness and flaking. Lipstick is not felt on the lips, does not require additional coloring during the day.One application is enough to feel comfortable and confident for a long time.

Liquid consistency is comfortably distributed. The applicator has a beveled shape, which is very convenient for highlighting the lip line. In addition, he takes the pigment well and gives it away. Tatouage Couture Matte Liquid Lipstick smells good, light fragrance lasts for a long time.

NYX Professional Make Up Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick

Rating: 4.8

NYX has produced long-lasting lipstick of trendy shades that will appeal to bold and daring girls who want to stand out from the crowd and even wear bright makeup during the day. Dark blue, eggplant, bright orange, blue, light gray - all this is Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick.

The composition is enriched with olive and avocado oils, kaolin, natural wax and vitamin E. They soften lips and prevent moisture loss. Means has a liquid consistency, evenly distributed. 5 minutes after application, a durable matte coating is provided that lasts at least 10 hours.

Sponge applicator freely bends in all directions. Because of this, you can draw clear lines without using an outline pencil. Users note velvety texture, which is pleasant on the lips.

Max Factor Lipfinity Longlasting

Rating: 4.7

Our rating completes the product of the legendary American brand, which has been pleasing Russian buyers with its high-quality decorative cosmetics for decades. The Lipfinity Longlasting line is represented by 10 shades, which for 8 hours will maintain saturation and color depth.

The main ingredients in the composition - nutritional ingredients. They care, soften, moisturize the delicate skin of the lips, eliminate the peeling, dryness. After 1 minute after application, the light texture is absorbed, giving the lips an intense color.

Many girls emphasize a stylish golden case with a transparent cap, also a very comfortable texture, which does not spread when applied, dries instantly, leaving a feeling of softness without the effect of stickiness and fat, economical consumption.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.