Best Liquid Lipsticks

An eight-hour liquid lipstick formulated to feel non-drying and comes in a range of nudes, bolds, and metallics.

It's lightweight and contains a primer oil complex to prevent drying. Doesn't flake or look cracked and feels comfortable all day. Goes on easily in one coat using its pointed applicator.

SuperStay Matte Ink Un-Nude Liquid Lipstick

Reviewers had differing takes on whether it could last through a meal.

Best Bang for the Buck

Maybelline

A low-price matte lipstick that can compete with designer brands.

Delivers highly-pigmented color for up to 16 hours at less than half the cost of competitors. Features an arrow applicator for better control and precise application. Available in a variety of shades.

Everlasting Liquid Lipstick

Reviewers said shades didn't always match the color of the swatches online, and it doesn't always last through meals.

Kat Von D

Longest-lasting

The perfect liquid lip to throw on in the morning and not have to worry about touching up throughout the day.

Available in a wide range of colors from nude to turquoise. Formula is creamy and applies smoothly and evenly. Highly pigmented colors appear vibrant after just 1 swipe. A little product goes a long way. Matte finish lasts all day without drying or cracking.

Continued use may dry out your lips; be sure to stay moisturized.

Anastasia Beverly Hills

Worth considering for the wide selection of colors and high pigmentation but not the most comfortable long-wearing lipstick on our list.

Highly pigmented matte liquid lipstick in a range of interesting colors. Plenty of nudes that flatter every skin tone and classic reds and pinks as well. Free of phthalates, parabens, and sulfates.

Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint

Quite drying. Flakes off the lips after several hours of wear.

Tarte Cosmetics

A lightweight, mousse-like liquid lipstick with a slanted applicator at a budget-friendly price.

Creamy and lightweight. Saturated formula with velvety texture. Won't look dried out on your lips. Covers the lips in one coat.