1. Cover Girl All Day Lip Color and Top Coat withstands coffee sips and soda slurps in a long-lasting formula that reviewers swear stays put, looks vibrant, and nourishes lips. Just glide on your color of choice and then lock it in with the moisturizing balm for up to 24 hours of wear!
And this is cruelty-free!
Promising review: “I wear red lipstick every day and have done so for over 30 years and this is the best non-smudge lipstick out there. I put it on in the morning and it stays for 12-16 hours, looking fresh and vibrant. It doesn’t dry my lips out. And it comes off easily – I just put some chapstick on over it and then wipe it right off. Highly recommend this if you kiss your significant other often and don’t want to get red lipstick all over them!” —M.G.
Price: $8.62 (available in 19 shades)
2. Nooni Tinted Appleberry Lip Oil provides a similar look and feel to costlier alternatives like, say, the Dior Lip Oil — but all for a more attractive price. According to thousands of reviewers, this Korean lip oil offers a natural-looking tint that’s glossy *and* gives a natural plumping effect. Cracked lips will now be a thing of the past, thanks to the Appleseed oil and raspberry fruit extract, which provide up to 24 hours of hydration.
This lip oil is also vegan, cruelty free, and has no parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.
Promising reviews: “This is a game changer! I love how this oil stains the lips and keeps the color way longer than a gloss, but without needing to reapply like a lipstick. Plus no smudges on teeth.” —Gideon and Rachel
“For the price of this product, and the quality — I’d say the value is more than worth the price. It’s important to understand before you buy that with stains the color will vary for each person. Does not take much to get the desired effect. I apply one swipe on my bottom lip in the morning, smack between the top and within a few minutes the stain is set. Gloss will wear over time but the color remains and does not smudge!” —CJ
Price: $12+ (available in 10 shades, a jumbo size, and multipacks)
3. Peripera Ink Velvet Lip Tint becomes one with your skin with a luscious, buildable formula that offers a soft pigment and is lauded for its staying power. It comes with a precision applicator that moves with the natural shape of your lips, so, humblebrag…applying signature shades just got even easier.
Promising reviews: “I love using it. I have been using it for a week now. It has not smudged at all! I would apply small dots if you don’t want too much on your lips.” —evelyn arevalo
“OMG, the velvet perfection. This product applies like an opaque cream velvet lipstick — buttery smooth, not at all drying, and pigmented. The doe-foot is pointed for precision around your cupid’s bow and holds enough product for full lips in one swipe. Looks great without any blotting. Transfer-proof and mask-approved! Great for a long-wear look, as the stain is lasting. I like to wear this product as opaque velvet lipstick in the morning, and by the end of the day, it’s a beautiful natural rosy stain that I can apply balm over for a natural no-makeup glam baddie look. I use shea butter-based balm but haven’t tested if other balms smudge or move the stain. Stain is mostly removable with regular cleansing balm and completely removable with a gentle lip scrub. Seriously impressed with this product and amazing price point for under $10. This is the PERFECT lip product, IMHO.” —Kenzie Scout
Price: $9.90 (available in four shades)
4. Nyx Professional Butter Gloss has over 80,000 people raving about it for its lightweight and buttery feel (hence the name). Reviewers are awarding it 5 stars for its ability to moisturize and actually stay on your face sans any stickiness or smearing.
Promising reviews: “It was very smudge resistant and it lasts a very long time.” —Nia
“It is as buttery as advertised, creamy and comfortable on my lips. Stays on for hours. Doesn’t smudge off easily. Love the color. Color is perfect, not too bright.” —TAS
Price: $5.97 (available in 41 shades and in multipacks)
5. Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain introduces an innovative peel-off formula that goes on blue and, after 10–30 seconds, reveals a natural-looking pigment that’s built to last. Don’t fret, though, reviewers note how easy it is to first apply and wipe off — not to mention how it doesn’t budge even after eating or drinking.
Promising review: “Amazing! Super amazing! Easy to put on. Easy to wipe off. And smudge-proof coverage for hours! Seriously love this stuff! It doesn’t dry out my lips. It looks great without gloss. I can give my son kisses on his cheek without leaving makeup behind. Seriously 10 stars all the way!” —Tesa
Price: $22 (available in 32 shades)
6. Revlon Ultimate Colorstay Lipstick goes on smoothly with its suede-like formula that’s rich in shea butter, aloe, and vitamin E to provide long-lasting hydration. Plus, users promote this twist-up stick’s staying power even after a few meals and coffee sips.
Promising review: “I love this lipstick. It is not harsh on your lips and stays on longer than other lipsticks. The color goes with everything, is easy to apply, is smudge resistant.” —Judith H. Louden
Price: $9.89 (available in 19 shades)
7. Nyx Professional Lip Pencil supplies long-lasting definition to your pout with a creamy applicator that won’t dry your lips out. It can be used alone or as a perfect base to keep other products in place, so your color actually stays within the lines.
8. Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick defies smudging and transfer with a long wear vegan formula that really pops. Simply shake the product and swipe over rich, glossy color with its flocked tip applicator for up to 16 hours of saturated shine.
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Promising reviews: “I bought this product to be an everyday lipstick when I’m at school and on the go. The Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Lipstick is very smudge proof and has very nice packaging. I find it better than other drug store brands and it’s SUPER AFFORDABLE!!! It is very pigmented and the applicator is nice. If you want to try a new lipstick, I recommend this one.” —Brenda
“I bought this due to it going viral, and it did NOT disappoint. After putting it on, it stays shiny and creamy but does not budge at all. It’s so pigmented, that you don’t need to use a lip liner with it. It’s literally like paint and will stay on your lips forever. Completely waterproof, too. I had it on for about two days once at a music festival (gross I know) but it literally didn’t budge through sweating, rain, kissing, eating, etc. Literally the best lipstick I’ve ever tried and this isn’t even sponsored I promise you won’t regret buying it!!” —Alexa
Price: $9.74 (available in 23 shades)
9. Or Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick lasts hours longer than you’ll probably even need it to with its non-glossy finish. Unlike its vinyl counterpart, this provides a matte and muted look that comes in 40 shades. Enthusiasts also note that what makes this different from other matte lippies is that this doesn’t crack or flake either.
Promising review: I’ve tried countless matte lipsticks, but the Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink is hands down the best I’ve ever used. I have 15+ colors and just added this one to the collection. The color is absolutely stunning—a perfect light pink beige that complements any look. What truly sets this lipstick apart is its incredible staying power. It lasts all day, through meals, drinks, and everything in between. I was amazed to see it still perfectly in place after 16 hours! No smudging, no fading—just vibrant, high-impact color from morning to night.” —MelDD
Price: $9.06 (available in 42 colors)
10. Etude Dear Darling Water Lip Tint set drenches your lips in a quick-absorbing, water-based stain. This set includes three vivid, buildable shades that offer a surprisingly weightless feel, allowing you to customize your coverage to your preference.
Promising review: “I love the fact that this comes with such a low price for a TRIO. It’s such a strong cherry pigment — I was able to slowly build up the coverage. A little really does go such a long way with these. It’s smudge proof, it lasts for my entire day. I’ve gone an entire day of wear with this product especially with a lip biting habit. It just holds up wonderfully on my cheeks as well. I’d recommend moisturizing the area prior to application, just for the best possible results. This does not alleviate dry lips or skin from my experience. It literally smells like artificial cherries if that’s up your alley. The smell does fade away close to an hour after application. The color isn’t the closest to benetint. I might try and mix one of these with the grape ade to see if it leaves me with a darker red.” —Melo L.
Price: $14.88
11. E.l.f. Cosmetics Lip Laquer glazes over your lips like frosting and will stay put within their lines — even if you treat yourself to a freshly made donut of the same glazed variety. For just a whopping 3 bucks, you’ll get the hydration and skin-loving ingredients of vitamin E and a puckered look thanks to the glossy shine.
Promising reviews: “I saw someone Instagram talk about this product and at first I thought it was for promo and I hate lip gloss but when I tell you this ELF gloss is the best, I mean it!! It lasts, it’s pretty, doesn’t smudge, very shiny, non-sticky and easy to glide on my lips. This lip gloss is the truth and I like I said I normally hate lip gloss okay? After my first one I’ve been buying a whole bunch. They do run out a bit quick I’ll say that but other than that I high recommend this.” —Amazon Customer
Price: $3 (available in 10 shades)
12. Nyx Professional Soft Matte Lip Cream transports your beauty routine overseas with its collection of world-city-inspired shades. From Abu Dhabi to Amsterdam, you’ll experience a plush, pillowy cream that won’t slip when you smile. Made from cruelty-free ingredients, you’ll get the pick of the bunch, from matte nudes to red hues.
Promising review: “So excited I found this!! I’ve been trying to find a really good matte lipstick for so long.. most I have tried have been too drying, smudge really bad, or just don’t come in enough shades (I’m very fair, red hair, green eyes, and have to be really picky about my shades lol). This lipstick is amazing!! It doesn’t smudge, lasts pretty long, and is actually moisturizing. And it smells like icing!! Best bang for your buck for sure. Also.. the color I got is Cannes. It’s a super cute pinkish mauve. It was the exact color I’ve been hunting for!” —Mrs. Holdeman
Price: $6.97 (available in 28 shades)
13. Han Skincare Cosmetics Multistick promises coverage for your lips, cheeks, and can even be used as an eyeshadow. Providing the perfect flush of color, you’ll get a 3-in-1 product that reviewers rave is creamy and blendable.
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Promising review: “So long lasting with beautiful shade. Even with mask doesn’t smudge and no lip chapping.” —Connecticut
Price: $22 (available in eight shades)
14. Rimmel London Provocalips Kiss-Proof Lip Color delivers rich pigment in a two-step liquid lipstick that first applies color, and then locks in moisture and shine with its finishing balm. Fans appreciate the longevity and smudge-resistant abilities this offers for under $10.
Promising review: “I bought this for my wedding. I have tested it out and it actually works. The color is true to what it looks like and it stays on smudge free. You need to give a minute after applying the lip stick before applying the clear seal part to it. I wore it all day, only applied it on once in the morning. Minutes after I kissed my fiancé and it left no mark on him. I went the whole day, including eating, and when I got home after work (9hr at work), I saw that the color was still prominent like when I first put it on. Love this lipstick 100%. Cannot recommend it more it is so wonderful.” —Barbara Finn
Price: $6.03 (available in 10 shades and multipacks)
15. Stila Stay All Day Lipstick laughs in the face of white T-shirts and champagne coupes that used to fear liquid lipstick smears. With this, you’ll get full coverage that reviewers note is worth the money — plus, it stays where it’s applied and won’t budge unless you need to actually remove it.
Promising review: “Best long-wear lipstick I’ve ever had. It doesn’t “stick and peel” like other liquid lipsticks. This one dries after a minute and does not stick to surfaces or skin unless you are eating something greasy or with fat. It does not smudge on its own – you have to try to force it out from your lips in order to smudge onto a small part of your finger or face. It also leaves my lips in a neutral balance, neither drying or moisturizing it. And it doesn’t chap my lips either! I’m planning to buy more of this brand with other colors. I did go ahead and buy a lip primer and it helped increase the long-wear from 9–10 hours to literally the whole day (from early morning to midnight!)” —C07
Price: $22.80 (available in 24 shades)
16. Maybelline Super Stay Ink Lip Crayon makes applying lip products less intimidating for beginners with its easy-to-use glide-on applicator. Outline the shape of your lips or color in the full pout with the matte shades that are praised for their comfort and all-day wear.
*And* this has a nifty built-in sharpener!
Promising review: “Ok i am in LOVE with this “ink” crayon Lipstick. It glides on very smoothly. It sets rather fast, and as long as you don’t eat or drink or kiss for at least 5 mins after application it will lock in and stay for hours and hours, through eating and kissing, whatever! Does not smudge or leave traces once set. Compared to other long lasting lip products, it is not drying either. Bonus, it holds up well when left in the car in the florida heat. Overall, 100% my favorite lip product, i wear it every day now! Its so fast and easy to apply, and look awesome all day.” —Becks V
Price: $6.52 (available in 27 shades)
17. Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick pays for itself after a couple of wears due to its durability and vibrancy. With this popular brand, you’ll get a quality product that stays put — but some reviewers mention that this may require a couple of applications to achieve.
Promising reviews: “FINALLY. A lipstick that promises to stay on and DOES stay on!! It does come off when I’m eating food or drinking water, but after one re-application I can go for hours without a smudge! (Unless you’re going to be wearing a mask, I think the moisture from your breath does cause the lipstick to break down a bit :'(. Otherwise, I LOVE IT! Definitely will be checking out more colors from this brand!” —Kaitlyn Brockbank
“I was looking for a long-lasting and smudge-proof black matte lipstick, so I had a friend recommend this brand and I gotta say I’m mad at myself for not getting it sooner. Application is easy and smooth, just two layers of coating does the job. I even fell asleep with it once on accident and I woke up with perfect black lips still. It’s also kiss proof and I can eat with it on. I couldn’t ask for a better liquid lipstick.” —Mandi M.
Price: $14.97+ (available in seven shades)
18. BestLand Six-Piece Matte Liquid Lipstick Set celebrates smudge-proof lippies without the hefty price tag, thanks to their richly pigmented waterproof formula. This internet-famous collection has fans applauding it for its fade-resistant abilities that won’t budge unless you take a makeup-removing wipe to it.
See it in action on TikTok.
Promising review: “What can I say? I saw a TikTok about this lipstick, and for $10, I had to try it! The reviews are right, for some reason this lipstick is better than even $20 name brand ones bought from Ulta. Not only does it smell great, but it dries in under a minute and survives eating a cupcake, a Starbucks drink, and an entire evening out with no smudging, and it had to be removed with a makeup wipe. Fantastic product!!” —Claire
Price: $8.99 (available in five color sets)
19. E.l.f. Love Triangle Lip Filler Liner sculpts and defines your lip shape with its unique triangle-shaped applicator. Creamy and smooth, you can add dimension to your pout using it by itself or along with a complementary liquid or stick shade for a look that won’t fade or transfer.
Promising review: “This lip liner goes on smoothly, and doesn’t smudge or wear off quickly. The color is very pretty, and goes nicely with my lipsticks. Highly recommended!” —Zebra Girl
Price: $4 (available in seven shades)
20. Milani Amore Matte Lip Crème enhances your lip shape with a nourishing formula that’s both vegan and cruelty-free, and dries to a soft, velvety finish. This Los Angeles-based brand has an abundance of saturated shades available in their collection to complement many skin tones and makeup looks.
Promising review: “This product is amazing. No flavor to it and it lasts until I wipe it off. Doesn’t smudge as I’m eating or drinking and doesn’t leave a defined line when I’m wiping it off after eating. Doesn’t dry my lips out either. Just perfect. Will always use Milani lip products.” —lovestoread
Price: $12.95 (available in 29 shades)
21. Evpct Nude Lip Liner and Stick Kit allows you to create the perfect ’90s-inspired makeup mood when you want to capture an Insta-worthy selfie. Reviewers love the space and time this saves by having both the liner and lipstick in one convenient applicator.
22. TheBalm Meet Matt(e) Hughes Liquid Lipstick charms users with its comfortable, long-wearing finish that has a subtle vanilla mint flavor. Reviewers like the smell and slight tingling sensation they get with this lippie that withstands sips and slurps.
Promising review: “”Sincere” is the only lip color I have worn for the last 7 years. Sometimes I venture with “charming” when I am feeling fancy since it’s redder. I have tried countless other brands and the quality of the balm is just incomparable. It’s extremely long lasting, does not smudge or get cakey, and no other shade is this perfect for me. I’ve gotten many compliments on this color.” —Julie
Price: $16.15 (available in 18 shades)
23. L’Oreal Paris Makeup Rouge Signature Matte Lip Stain achieves a perfectly defined look with its precision tip applicator and comes in compliment-worthy shades that you won’t be afraid to rock on your next date night. With its weightless feel, you may even forget you’re wearing anything as you sip your second drink — it’s guaranteed to not show up on the rim of your martini glass anyway!
Promising review: “Best long-lasting smudge-proof lipstick. Isn’t sticky, and I only have to reapply 1 or 2 times during a 15 hour work day.” —Amazon Customer
Price: $4.27+ (available in 15 shades)
24. Beauty Bakerie Lip Whip Liquid Matte Lipstick presents a delectably creamy formula to the lip-enhancing step of your makeup routine. Available in both neutral and eye-catching shades, you won’t be sorry you took a big bite of your sandwich on your lunch break while wearing this.
Promising review: “This is definitely one of the best black liquid lipsticks I’ve tried. And I have a lot. Its not “Lip pucker” drying, it’s a nice deep shade that doesn’t lean blue. Very long wearing, and smudge proof. It held up to most food and drink, I lost most of the inner lip during a greasy roast beef Sandwhich. But it was easy to touch up and it layered well and wasn’t bumpy. And ended up lasting the rest of the day and well into the night. I will be repurchasing this shade as well as a few others.” —Autumn Springer
Price: $22 (available in seven shades)
25. Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick dries down to a lightweight matte finish for a true transfer- and smudge-proof experience. You can accessorize any summer or fall fit with a beautiful shade from the collection, from deep red to brown or even turquoise — if you’re feeling daring.
Promising review: “I LOVE THIS LINE!!!! It is amazing. I drink a ton of water a day and eat little meals all throughout the day and this stuff stays on and looks amazing till late in the evening. No reapplying, no smudging, no smearing – it’s brilliant. For those that say you need a lip liner and gloss, you can if you want but its really all about practicing and using the wand to outline your lips, like you would a liner, and then fill it in. Be sure NOT TO smack your lips together! Wait for the liquid to dry completely — it’s going to be hard at first but then you get the hang of it.” —OBreeziee
Price: $20 (available in 19 shades)
26. Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick keeps the tradition of a bright red lip alive with its velvety-smooth stick formula. You’re gonna pay a bit more for something that has quality in every stroke — not to mention the Insta-worthy packaging that deserves a pride of placement spot on your vanity.
27. Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick bids “au revoir!” to flakes and cracked lips with its comfortable and long-lasting formula. Fans of the brand praise its rich color and ease of application, making it a reassuring option for makeup novices who typically avoid liquid lipsticks.
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