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Celebrate National Lipstick Day with the best lipsticks on Amazon—MAC, Maybelline and more

Amazon is chock-full of some of the best lipstick brands out there.
Amazon is chock-full of some of the best lipstick brands out there.

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Calling all beauty lovers: Tomorrow, July 29, is National Lipstick Day, which makes it a great time to add a new lipstick or two to your collection (you can never have too many). If you haven’t looked to Amazon for your lipstick needs, you’re missing out—from cult favorites to hidden gems, Amazon is chock-full of some of the best lipstick brands out there (and thanks to Amazon Prime, you can get them ultra fast).

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You could spend hours scrolling for creamy bullets, long-wearing liquids and lightweight lip stains in countless shades, price points and formulas, but luckily, we’ve made the search a little easier: Below, find the 10 best lipsticks you can buy on Amazon.  

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1. For that classic statement lip: MAC

You may have heard of Ruby Woo, the brand’s most famous color, a true blue-based red à la Audrey Hepburn, if you’re looking to channel that ‘50s, ‘60s glam look.
You may have heard of Ruby Woo, the brand’s most famous color, a true blue-based red à la Audrey Hepburn, if you’re looking to channel that ‘50s, ‘60s glam look.

MAC has long been a household name in the world of lipstick brands. Its Retro Matte Lipsticks are a fan fave for evoking that old Hollywood feel with its seven bold shades, perfect as a statement lip. You may have heard of Ruby Woo, the brand’s most famous color, a true blue-based red à la Audrey Hepburn, if you’re looking to channel that retro glam look. The lipsticks are pigmented with a matte, fade-proof finish that lasts at least eight hours. This is the lipstick to go for if you want something that pulls your look together in a jiffy.

One Amazon reviewer declares MAC Ruby Woo a staple in their beauty routine: “The color is the perfect shade of red, coverage is smooth, and it lasts throughout the night. I will always keep a tube with me.” Another loves how well the color stays on lips. “I feel so glamorous when I wear it. This is the only lipstick I wear now.”

Our favorite shade: Ruby Woo

$18 at Amazon

2. For a lip stain that’ll never move: Peripera

You can use Peripera's lip tints as blush and eyeshadow for an effortless monochromatic look.
You can use Peripera's lip tints as blush and eyeshadow for an effortless monochromatic look.

Peripera’s most famous offering is its multitasking Ink The Velvet Lip Tint, which, once it touches your lips, is virtually unmoving. You can use it as blush and eyeshadow as well for an effortless monochromatic look. The formula gives off a matte look but has a velvety, weightless finish that leaves behind a pretty stain even when it fades. Available in 25 bold shades, Peripera is a great option when you don’t have time for perfectly lined lipstick: You can blot or blur out the color with your finger for a natural-looking gradient stain. For a lipstick option, Peripera’s Ink Mood Matte Sticks have a unique, souffle-like texture that similarly blurs lips for a silky, soft-focus finish.

I’m a huge fan of Peripera; I have both the lip tint and the matte lipstick in multiple colors and love how they color my lips and last all day without having to reapply. You can also build up the color for intensity. One enthusiastic reviewer praised the lip tint’s unique formula and long wear: “This applies like an opaque cream velvet lipstick, buttery smooth, not at all drying, and pigmented. The stain is lasting. By the end of the day, it's a beautiful natural rosy stain that I can apply balm over for a natural look. This is the PERFECT lip product.”

Our favorite shade: Rosy Nude

$10 at Amazon 

3. For a budget-friendly go-to staple: Maybelline

Maybelline's lipstick is not only long-lasting and matte but also creamy and hydrating.
Maybelline's lipstick is not only long-lasting and matte but also creamy and hydrating.

Maybelline needs no introduction: Its budget-friendly Color Sensational Lipstick has perfected the “matte but not horribly dry” formula. It’s not only long-lasting and matte but also creamy and hydrating, which should be a paradox but isn’t. The soft finish and long wear makes it a true go-to lipstick for everyday. With 30 shades that span nudes, reds, pinks and even blacks and coming in at under $6, it’s hard to get just one. If you’re looking for a truer matte, Maybelline’s New York SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick is also an Amazon cult fave.

One customer touts the Color Sensational Lipstick as the best matte lipstick they’ve found: “It’s got a matte finish without being the least bit dry. It feels creamy and comfortable on my lips. It also stays on for a long time without caking or looking dry, and the color stays true. I’ll be buying this lipstick in more shades!”

Our favorite shade: Touch of Spice

$5 at Amazon  

4. For bright, juicy color: Etude House

Our favorite shade for Etude House's Dear Darling Water Gel Tint is a pretty peach color.
Our favorite shade for Etude House's Dear Darling Water Gel Tint is a pretty peach color.

If you're intimidated by the sheer selection of lip shades for most brands, we've got the line for you: Etude House Dear Darling Water Gel Tint comes in just five bright universally flattering shades so choosing is easy. The watery formula hydrates with soapberry extract and melts into lips with fruity, juicy color that isn’t heavy, making it perfect for a summer lip. (The cute ice cream packaging is just a plus.) For a more matte option, Etude House’s Fixing Tint liquid lipsticks are similarly pigmented and bright, with a waterproof formula.

"It smells so good, feels good on the lips, leaves a great color stain, cute packaging, and doesn't cling to dry spots on the lips,” says one reviewer. “I would recommend and would repurchase."

Our favorite shade: Apricot Red

$7 at Amazon 

5. For a pigmented creamy matte: NYX

The NYX Matte Lipstick in Perfect Red is a true red tone.
The NYX Matte Lipstick in Perfect Red is a true red tone.

The NYX Matte Lipstick in Perfect Red is the brand’s most popular shade for its true red tone at a more wallet-friendly price compared to MAC. Despite its matte finish, the formula is smooth, rich and creamy on lips. NYX doesn’t play when it comes to the shade range either: The lipstick is available in 40 bold colors; ranging from browns and purples to pinks and reds. It’s also certified cruelty-free.

“Perfect Red is the best name for this lipstick because that's what it is, perfect!” writes one reviewer. “I had no issues with bleeding or excessive transfer. It looks awesome both matte and with a gloss on top. For a budget-friendly lipstick, this one is pure luxury!"

Our favorite shade: Perfect Red

From $6 at Amazon

6. For a lip plumping effect: Buxom

The Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish Gloss made our list for the perfect summer lip colors.
The Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish Gloss made our list for the perfect summer lip colors.

Looking for a quick way to get a fuller pout sans lip filler? Try the Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish Gloss, which uses “a unique peptide complex” to achieve the effect. The addition of hyaluronic acid and vitamins A and E hydrate while cooling menthol provides that cool, tingly feeling that lets you know it’s working. This gloss also made our list for the perfect summer lip colors. With 21 shades and three finishes (metallic, shimmer and high-shine), you’ll find something that suits you perfectly.

Reviewers say that they wear the lip gloss everyday, with some having used it for years. “This is the only lip gloss I will ever use,” says one fan. Another says, “My go-to lipgloss! This color is so perfectly neutral and gives my lips that extra plump that they need. I’ve been wearing this for years and highly recommend it!”

Our favorite shade: Dolly

$23 at Amazon  

7. For all-day everyday wear: Stila

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick includes vitamin E and avocado oil, ensuring your lips don’t get dry despite the matte finish.
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick includes vitamin E and avocado oil, ensuring your lips don’t get dry despite the matte finish.

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick has incredible staying power (the brand claims it lasts up to 12 hours) and won’t bleed so you won’t be required to reapply every 30 minutes. The formula is creamy and includes vitamin E and avocado oil, ensuring your lips don’t get dry despite the matte finish. With 28 neutral everyday shades, it’s basically made to be a lipstick that’ll take you through the seasons.

A satisfied fan praised the product for its longevity and quality: “Best lipstick I have ever purchased! The formula is very nice and creamy. It stays on all day with no need for reapplication unless you have been eating. Also, it smells like cupcakes."

Our favorite shade: Firenze

$22 at Amazon   

8. For an ultra-hydrated pout: L'Oreal

Also making our list for the best summer lip colors, this one is touted as a lipstick/lip balm hybrid.
Also making our list for the best summer lip colors, this one is touted as a lipstick/lip balm hybrid.

Sometimes you just don’t want that super-matte tattoo look on your lips—in that case, put the L'Oreal Paris Makeup Riche Shine Lipstick on your radar. Also making our list for the best summer lip colors, this one is touted as a lipstick/lip balm hybrid and uses a high percentage of oils in its formula to really hydrate and nourish your pout, leaving you with softer lips. Available in 16 pretty colors and at $4 and up, I’d be surprised if you walked away with just one!

Most fans of this lipstick appreciate the color payoff: “The formula of this lipstick is really versatile. One swipe and you have a subtle wash of color, but keep going and you have a dramatic but very wearable sort of color. Hard for me to describe, but so beautiful and really easy to pull off. I’m also surprised at how well it wears since it’s a moisturizing and glossy formula,  and it doesn’t travel outside of my lip line, even without lining my lips."

Our favorite shade: Luminous Coral

From $4 at Amazon

9. For a two-in-one lipstick and gloss: Covergirl

This moisturizing, transfer-proof pout will last you all day.
This moisturizing, transfer-proof pout will last you all day.

With more than14,000 five-star reviewers, it’s clear Amazon customers are a fan of this two-step product. If you’re tired of carrying around lip balm on days you go with all-day matte lips, the Covergirl Outlast All-Day Lip Color solves that for you: apply the matte lip color, then go over it with the included glossy topcoat. The end result is a moisturizing, transfer-proof pout that’ll last you all day. The product is cruelty-free and available in 27 shades.

“This lipstick is amazing,” says one happy shopper. “I've tried several all-day lipsticks and none of them compare to this one. It goes on smooth, dries quickly and evenly, and lasts through pretty much anything, including eating and drinking. I love the lip balm that goes over top. It's moisturizing without being too glossy and is great for refreshing the color. Still looks good as new after eight hours! This lipstick is my new favorite!”

Our favorite shade: Cinnamon Stick

From $8 at Amazon

10. For a sheer finish and countless colors: Revlon

The wide range of colors mean it’s easy for you to find the exact shade you need to replicate your favorite look.
The wide range of colors mean it’s easy for you to find the exact shade you need to replicate your favorite look.

More into light, subtle lip looks? The Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick gives lips a smooth, sheer finish with a shine that’s not heavy or glossy. Vitamin E and avocado oil moisturize, making this option a safe and comfortable choice. Not only is it budget-friendly, it comes in a whopping 80-plus shades, the highest shade range on this list!

The wide range of colors mean it’s easy for reviewers to find the exact shade they need to replicate their favorite looks. One reviewer says, “This is the first review I've ever written in all my years of shopping through Amazon Prime—that's how perfect this lipstick is. I'm a huge Audrey Hepburn fan and I wanted the color she applied in the back of the taxi in "Breakfast At Tiffany's". THIS IS IT! Audrey Hepburn fans, or anyone who wants a fresh natural pink lipstick, buy this one!” Another reviewer mentioned that the red was “a perfect movie-star rich blue-based red.”

Our favorite shade: Rose Wine

$5 at Amazon

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