Want a lipstick that lasts as long as you do? Discover our edit of the best longwear lipsticks that won’t budge. In fact, they’re basically kiss-proof.
Including the iconic Stila Liquid Lipstick and multiple makeup artist essentials, these are the longwear lipsticks – both red and nude – that our beauty director trusts to last all day, including when eating, drinking and yes, having a little kiss too…
Stila's Stay All Day lipsticks are the original superheroes of longwear lipsticks. The mix of intense pigments and a weightless texture glides on for a really budge-proof finish – matte, sheer or shimmer, it's your choice – without drying out your lips. The lipstick is packed with hydrating vitamin E and avocado oil too, so your lips stay comfy and colourful. Eat, drink, talk – this lipstick stays.
This is Dior's first transfer-proof lipstick in a traditional bullet format, meaning you can enjoy the iconic brand's packaging and wear shades – renowned for bringing a healthy glow to all skin tones – all day, and with confidence. Ultra-pigmented for intense colour, the lightweight formulas are even resistant to contact with fabrics once dry, with an ultra-matte finish that doesn't leave your lips as dry as a desert (promise).
Want to feel super confident that your lipstick will last long after a smooch? Mac's Locked Kiss Ink Lipsticks have actually been tested and approved as totally kiss-proof! And, if you aren't the biggest fan of super matte textures, the blend of passion fruit oil, coconut oil and shea butter keeps the full-coverage formula from cracking as it dries.
This liquid lipstick has even been tested specifically to see if it can withstand a passionate kiss – and it passed with flying colours!
Considering Urban Decay's setting spray is the editor-approved way to help your makeup last longer, you are right to have high hopes for the brand's longwear lipsticks as well. This lippie offers high-impact, transfer and smudge-resistant colour in a single swipe and the bold shades are perfect for making a statement.
The brainchild of Violette Serrat, an effortlessly chic Parisian makeup artist, this lipstick has all the lassiez-faire energy you'd expect from a French brand, down to the fact you never have to reapply. The powdery-matte finish won't fade throughout the day and the pigment is so rich you only need to apply a little for big results.
Nars actually has several lip colours we trust to really last – another favourite being the uber-precise Powermatte Lip Pigment. However, this chunky lip pencil has the additional benefit of being so quick and easy to use, especially for frequent travellers. The pencil design gives you defined lips in a flash, with a buildable amount of smooth, matte colour to boot.
The award-winning makeup artist Lisa Eldridge knows all the tricks of the celebrity makeup trade to make lip colour last all night, and she proves it with her liquid lipsticks. Each of the shades can be worn as a soft lip stain or built up for maximum impact before drying to a comfortable, feather-light veil on your lips due to the inclusion of a nourishing blend of plant oils.
Longwear lipsticks can be super versatile, with tons of shades and ways to wear them (both subtly and high-impact). The one connector: they do not budge.
This Sephora lipstick is probably our top pick for cost-per-length-of-wear, considering it comes in at under £14, and really, really does not move once on. The range of colours is impressive too – with choices from warm nudes to bold reds that are specifically designed to give options for every skin tone.
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Lead image: Lisa Eldridge
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