4. Color Intrigue Effects Lipstick by Elizabeth Arden …
Expert’s Review:
“How often do you sip your drink ony to find that your cup is now wearing your lipstick and not you? Yet that wasn’t the case with Color Intrigue Effects. I’d say it lasted a few hours and also avoided feathering and bleeding.”
-says Shannon Nelson from Splendicity
Description: Sensational shades. Lasting color. Intriguing effects. Lavish your lips. New Color Intrigue Effects Lipstick glides on smoothly to hydrate, soften and shine. Creates effects that go from cream to shimmer to shine. Moisturizes with vitamins A and E.
My Comment: Color Intrigue went on smooth, delivered a bright, rich color, and lasted several hours! Also, it didn’t bleed or feather into the skin around my lips, and I love that. I chose Wine Cream, which is a brownish plum. I loved the color and thought it looked very professional… this is one you can easily wear from work all the way into a night out!
Price: $19.50 at ElizabethArden.com
3. Aqualumiere Sheer Colour Lipshine SPF 15 by Chanel …
Expert’s Opinion:
“And if you want to make your lips look wet and juicy this summer, you should opt for Aqualumiere Sheer Colour Lipshine SPF 15. Every shade is uniquely named after a resort island. They are Lipari (a fresh strawberry), Ischia (a rose violet), Porto Rotondo (a vibrant red), Monte-Carlo (a red coral) and limited-edition Salina (a pink beige) and Panarea (a soft brown).”
- from Genius Beauty
Description: A brilliant pop of sheer colour and ultra-creamy texture provide an immediate sensation of softness and comfort. Lips are thoroughly hydrated with a nourishing, soothing and fortifying action.
My Comment: This lipstick has it all… SPF 15 for sun protection, shea butter to keep your lips youthful, and Vitamin E to slow the aging process. Aqualumiere delivers a smooth color and bright shine, but I also like the fact that it’s a semi-sheer.
This means it also allowed my lips to show through a little bit. I liked that look… it looked a bit more natural. My favorite color is Antigua – a rich, creamy pinky-brown.
Price: $28.50 at Chanel.com
2. Dior Addict Lipstick by Dior …
Quote: “I have a suggestion. Dior should just call these lipstick crack. The texture of Addict feels slick and hydrating, and it’s, um, totally addictive, so it’s worthy of its name.”
– says, Karen, Makeup and Beauty Blog
Description: Enter the world of Dior Addict and see lipstick in a whole new light. Sexy. Shine-drenched. Sensational. Light-saturated colors. All so fresh and easy to wear, they harmonize with everything. Discover a new way to play with color, a new way to express yourself. Give in. Get addicted.
My Comment: Who’s not a Dior Addict? If you’re not now, you will be after trying this lipstick. Dior Addict is a lightweight, smooth lipstick with good coverage, but the neatest thing to me was the multicolor effect it had when I applied it.
My favorite color is Digital Brown, which is a browny-beige undertone with bronze and red shimmer. I definitely want to revisit this color in the summer when I’ve got a little tan- I think it would look amazing with bronze skin.
Price: $25 at Saks.com
1. Kiss Kiss Precious Colours Lipstick by Guerlain …
Expert’s Opinion:
“Though the elegance of its formula is evident from first swipe, the high quality of Guerlain KissKiss truly reveals itself after several hours of wear. I tested both the “metallic pearl” and “cream” versions of this lipstick and I’m fully and equally enamored by both.”
- says Jazmin, Makeup Moxie
Description: Kiss Kiss lipstick is an essential everyday accessory. This satin lipstick provides instant and long lasting moisture. Kiss Kiss provides pure comfort and an exquisite, sensual texture for hours.
Available in 30 shades with three tailor made effects: sensual and volatile metallic pearl, glamorous sparkle, or pure cream. Housed in a polished gold lightweight case, its the ultimate in modern luxury.
My Comment: This lipstick just sounds like fun when you read the name! Kiss Kiss Lipstick is easy to apply because it goes on smooth. I thought it had a really elastic quality to it – meaning that it didn’t crack when I smiled. I love that! It also has a sparkle that catches the light when you talk or smile, and it really plumped up the look of my lips. The most flattering color on me was #545 – Beige Strauss, and it went with everything!
Price: $30 at Bloomingdales.com
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3 of these fabulous lipsticks are in my must-have makeup bag right now! And I’d recommend them to anyone in a heart beat. Did your favorite lipstick make the list? If not, let me know what brands and colors you love best and why – I can’t wait to try them myself!
Excellent list.. glad to see some of my favorites made the list.
dior, revlon, & chanel top my faves.
Glad to see one of my favorites on this list, as well as a great selection of others I’d like to try!
Several of my can’t-be-without lipsticks are here, but was surprised to see one I’d never headr of–NARS.
I love Revlon Moon Drops for everyday and Chanel for evening
Do the same ratings for lip gloss????.
Hi Adrienner99, we will do the new rating for lip glosses very soon! The one we have now you can see here:
http://allwomenstalk.com/5-best-lip-glosses/
glad to see the shades i use on 2nd and 3rd position
It’s good to know that you use the best of the best, huh? :)
Dear Girls, in case you know other great lipsticks that were not mentioned in the post, please do mention them in your comments.
Thank you very much for your help!
OMG! I can’t believe you left out the lipstick that Christina Aguilera, Courtney Cox, Jennifer Anistonn and more celebs wear! LIPSENSE! It lasts all day and does NOT dry out your lips. Better than Colorstay, better than Lipink – no comparison, the best hands down. I will never go back to regular lipstick again. Katie
Dear Kate,
Thank you so much for the comment! I didn’t know Lipsense was that good! I’ll definitely check it out!
Thank you! :)
i love revlons lipsticks. very long lasting & it’s affordable. i dont like maybelline’s moisture extreme, it’s not a long lasting lipstick & i dnt like the color shemes. revlon is better :) i haven’t tried Mac, but i really want to. sad to say it’s not available in our hometown.
Oh, I loved Revlon lipsticks too! They are indeed long lasting! But I haven’t found my perfect lipstick yet…
A friend gave me an YSL lipstick and so far it’s the best one I tried… it moisturizes and has an SPF too…
Kate’s right – Lipsense is awesome; stays on all day and does not dry out your lips. My next fav is Lipink but it isn’t as long lasting and they don’t have very many colors (Lipsense has over 50 and counting – I may be wrong, they may have more) Olga – the Revlon lipsticks I’ve purchased in the drug stares are pretty good, as you indicate. Try Lipsense – you’ll love it and you’ll be hooked, as I am! hugs, kelly
I just want to say, THANK YOU, publicly for all the sweet emails I rec’d as a result of this thread! I love making new friends and sharing product and beauty ideas, and I’m just amazed at how many people this site (and this topic!) has reached. Thanks Rose, for the tip about the brush cleaner – love it, love the smell! Thanks again, Hugs, kelly
hmm ysl works best for me :)
YSL lipsticks ARE amazing, and they have SPF too!
PS: I like Lancome, Estee Lauder and Dior. Never tried Guerlain, but would like to try it some day.
Lipsense is #1. Buy it from this site – the customer svc is awesome! http://www.CelebrityLipstick.com. They have VIP discounts too. -Ang
My personal favorite lipstick line is Smashbox’s Photo Finish Lipstick. It smells delightful and it has a wonderful smooth creamy texture.
GIRLS! and MAC?? they ahve every shade you can imagine, as well as matte or gloss. I am so happy with mine!
Olga, I’d love for you to try my semi-permanent lipstick! It’s formulation and shea butter gloss doesn’t dry out your lips like other all-day-stay brands, and we’ve got over 65 shades to choose from. Email me directly or through my site at http://www.CelebrityLipstick.com. We ship same day often and to all 50 states and beyond. Our clients include many famous film and TV stars, Professional Makeup Artists and more! We’re the #1 choice among Hollywood MUAs, that’s for sure. Love, kelly
Hi Kelly,
I heard a lot about your products but I’ve never tried them. Thank you for your kind offer.