The Best Long-Lasting Lipsticks for Every Style & Occasion

A household favorite, Maybelline delivers again with its SuperStay Matte Ink Lip Color, a long-lasting lipstick with a matte finish that promises up to 16 hours of wear. This product is available for just over $10 and comes in 30 different shades, including a mix of nudes and bright pinks and reds. The precision applicator ensures the color will go on smoothly and reviewers love that it truly does last for hours without smudging, so much so that you’ll need a proper cleanser to remove it. Because of the matte finish, it can feel a little more drying than other options on this list, but the great price and color range make this a fan favorite for a reason.

Sephora’s own brand Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick is a community favorite and it’s no surprise why. Don’t be misled, this is definitely lipstick and not a stain. The creamy formula ensures that the product sits smoothly on the mouth, thanks to the addition of avocado oil, while the incredible range of 74 colors means there’s a shade for every occasion. The lipstick boasts a transfer-proof finish, even when eating and drinking, and yet removes easily with cleanser. At just $15, this is a great mid-range option that lives up to its promises.

Dior’s Rouge Dior Forever lipsticks come in more shades than just red, but the iconic brand has a particularly strong range of red hues within its collection. Notably, the 999 Forever Dior is named for the first two lipsticks launched by Christian Dior, the #9 and #99. Every lipstick in this formula is infused with red peony extract for maximum hydration, despite the matte finish, and the brand reports over 16 hours of wear and comfort. With its stylish brand packaging and strong pigments, Dior Rouge Forever lipstick makes your everyday makeup routine feel a little bit more luxurious.

If a high-shine finish is more your style, then look no further than the NYX Shine Loud High Shine Lip Color. This lipstick comes in a dual-applicator format that includes a colored lipstick and a shiny gloss top coat. The formula is cruelty-free and vegan, while offering ultra-pigmentation and long-lasting wear in 36 different colors. The range goes beyond the usual nudes, pinks and reds with some greens, blues and purples; at the low price of $12, the NYX lip color is a great choice for trying new looks. The moisturizing high shine top coat keeps lips hydrated, although it is recommended that you let each layer dry fully to avoid a tacky or flaky finish. This lipstick truly is a case of applying it once and forgetting about it all day.

A great midpoint between shiny and matte is the classic satin finish, which Armani does so well. Its Armani Beauty Lip Power Satin Long Lasting Lipstick is really the ultimate in luxury lip care, from its slim, elongated bullet packaging to the comprehensive range of elegant colors. Nothing overly bright or brash here, Armani only offers nudes, pinks and reds in every depth imaginable. The silky satin finish leaves a subtle sheen and substantial hydration, along with its staying power. You do have to pay for this quality, with each lipstick coming in at $45, but fans will tell you it’s worth the investment.

A long-lasting lipstick that costs the same as your morning latte? It’s real and it’s available at Wet n Wild. The Megalast Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick is just over $5 and offers a lightweight formula that will stick with you through coffee, lunch and dinner. Like other matte finishes, this lipstick can feel a little drying over time but the glossy application provides a layer of protection. Those looking for a large variety of shades may want to look elsewhere, as Wet n Wild only offers nine colors in this lipstick, but they cover a lot of ground from pale pink to deep burgundy. Overall, this lipstick way outperforms its price point and is an affordable way to try out a new color trend or the matte style.

Charlotte Tilbury is the big name for nude long-lasting lipstick, specifically, the Matte Revolution Lipstick in the shade Pillow Talk. Pillow Talk was the number-one lipstick in the UK luxury makeup market in 2020, according to the NPD Group, and it’s easy to see why. The product utilizes 3D glowing pigments that create the illusion of being lit from within, while extracts of orchid and lipstick tree keep lips moisturized and soft. Although nudes aren’t known for being particularly exciting, they can really pull your face together into a finished look and that’s exactly what the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick does. With a wear time of up to 10 hours, it’s not the longest-lasting product on this list but it’s the kind of product you’ll want to keep in your purse at all times.

Liquid lipstick is generally quite uncomplicated to apply, but Anastasia Beverly Hills makes it even easier with a rounded applicator that allows for neat, focused lip painting. The rich pigment only needs one or two coats for full coverage, so there are fewer opportunities for error. The 16-color range sticks to the main classics of pink, nude and red, making these very accessible shades for beginners. Nevertheless, there’s no compromise on performance: The lipsticks last for hours, through drinking and eating, with minimal need for touch ups. At a mid-range price of $20, this is a slightly higher-end product that will hold up reliably.

The Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick stands out with a bold, golden pout adorning each lipstick bullet. The fun doesn’t stop there, as this formula is made of an oil-infused powder that nourishes lips while creating a soft-focus effect. High pigmentation ensures that you only need one coat for full coverage, which helps maintain a lightweight feeling—ideal for when your lipstick is going to last all day! The lipstick can be applied directly from the bullet, patted on as a stain, or even used on cheeks as a blush, making this a great multi-use product worthy of a splurge. With the wide range of hues available, you can be confident you’ll find exactly the right color for you.

It may not have the greatest number of shades (that would be the Sephora Cream Lip Stain Liquid Liquid with 74 colors), but the Stila Stay All Day Long Wear Liquid Lipstick offers the greatest range of finishes and styles—in a category that is dominated by matte lipsticks. Stila’s 23-shade collection includes a series of shimmer and sheer finishes in different hues, while still maintaining the brand guarantee of 12 hours of wear. A lot of these are more subtle nudes and pinks, which make this lipstick particularly versatile. Vitamin E and avocado oil keep the formula moisturizing and comfortable to wear all day long, while the doe foot applicator is designed to make it easier to outline lips accurately.

Fenty has been impressing everyone since it joined the makeup market and the brand’s Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color is another strong addition to its range. These lipsticks come in a stylish, stiletto-shaped package, and really pack a punch when it comes to pigment. One coat is more than enough in most cases. Although the color range is the most limited on our list at just seven shades, each of these was designed to look good across a variety of skin tones, so they do double duty. The soft matte finish is a fan favorite and although a little more expensive than other choices at $28, the one-coat promise makes this great value.

Even when lipsticks have a long wear time, they can still end up transferring onto other surfaces, staining fabrics or leaving marks on glasses. With the Revlon Colorstay Suede Ink lipstick, wearers can be confident that their pout is transfer-proof yet still ultra pigmented. The lipstick’s built-in primer is responsible for the smoothing effect and strong grip that keeps smiles looking perfect with just one swipe of formula. At under $10 from Walmart, this Revlon choice is a very affordable product that still packs in high quality ingredients like vitamin E to promote nourishment and hydration. The 18 shades are fairly traditional pinks and reds, but there’s one bold purple shade for the more adventurous. Although 8 hours is the lowest guaranteed wear time on this list, this is still a great lipstick to have on hand.