Best Cosmetic Products for Lips
Great lipstick at a tiny price – The Essence Ultralast lipsticks are very high quality. They stay on well and do not bleed into the corners of the mouth. They are smooth to wear.… Read more
There are only about 5 colours to choose from but the colours are good ones. The product is made in Italy. Forget the $40 lipsticks ladies - these are better.
Thin Lizzy Velvet Lip Crème
Awesome product – Really good formula and lasts most of the day. Also dosent dry out my lips. Has a lovely colour also dosent have a funky smell like some other products I've used Show details
Lipcote Lipstick Sealer 7ml
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Best Product Available – Fabulous product but so hard to purchase in Australia, last time purchased from Lipcote but now saying that I can’t and I don’t know why. Show details
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 2-Step
True To Their Claims! – This is a lipstick you can rely on! Bold pigmented colour with one swipe, it doesn't bleed from the lips and when used with the combined moisture… Read more
stick, keeps lips feeling soft and moisturised all day. They honestly do not rub off!! You can eat, drink, kiss, etc. and the colour will not budge. I found the only way to actually remove the lippy is with makeup remover or a wipe at the end of the day/night.
MAC Lipsticks
This Lipstick is my Favorite !! – This Lipstick is just Perfect. It can go with everything it just brighten up your face without using any conjunction product. long-lasting lipstick… Read more
keeps lasting even if you eat or drink it can last till the end of the day and have a creamy texture that prevents your lips from drying.
Kester Black Woke Up Like This Lipstick
The Kester black lipstick is so good it doesn’t feel like a lipstick , it stays on all day is very smooth and does not dry out . The customer… Read more
service is exceptional if you need help purchasing or for any other reason if you are not happy with there product.
Australis Lip Chameleon Lipstick
I know how to make this product work – I do very dry and chapped lips and sometimes, lipsticks just accentuate the cracks. However, this one is an exception, I noticed that this glides in smoothly and makes my lips look moisturized. Show details
Maybelline Lifter Hyrdrating Lip Gloss
Excellent non-sticky lip gloss – After reading that this was a dupe for the Fenty lip gloss, I bought this. I am very pleased that the formula is non-sticky/tacky. It seems to… Read more
nourish and moisturise my lips and provides an excellent shine/gloss. I bought this in the colours Ice (very pale sheer light pink) and in Silk (a darker pink tint). They both have a vanilla smell.
I would purchase again.
The only lip balm that has worked for me – This lovely feeling lib balm is genuinely nourishing. I have tried at least 30 different product to relieve my perpetually dry lips and this has… Read more
trumped all. A lot of hard plastic in its packaging, but most lip balms are the same. Highly recommended.
Was darker than I expected but looked great after heavily blotting but found the formula a bit dry though stayed on for hours cute package! Totally recommend came pretty quickly
Perfect lip colour every time – I was given a 001 Dior Addict Lip Glow as a gift and have never looked back. If you're like me you find it difficult to get that 'perfect' lipstick… Read more
shade - they're too pink, or too red. The lip glow matches itself to your own colouring, giving you a lovely shade that matches anything you're wearing. It's my go-to lipstick for work, days out, evenings - love it!
City Beauty City lips
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City Beauty City Lips employ opportunistic online tactics to deceive new customers. They use up billing tactics then claim you have ordered twice.… Read more
They trade in USD but it is not disclosed at any point. The only find out when your card is charged and the charges much higher and extra unauthorised have changed you again, I’m my case they fraudulently created a second order, one minute later. If you fall victim to their shameful business tactics CONTACT YOUR BANK gather all correspondence and hopefully your bank will refund you based on the 20+ years of unsatisfactory business conduct.
Good product but mine was squished into the lid – I like the foundation stick, it is thick and stays on. I have used this many times before. However mine was squished into the lid but Amazon did send me a replacement very quickly.
Lipstick colours are ALL wrong – I ordered a soft hot pink glitter lipstick, I got dark purple..like a vampire,lol..eyebrow stencils move whilst trying to apply. A peachy lip gloss… Read more
is BRIGHT RED. .hair scissors are blunt...better off using a butter knife..leg tanning cream doesn't colour the skin, AT ALL..
Rimmel Oh My Gloss! Plump
Lasts 10 minutes. Don't bother.waste of money – Tried this in most the colours , it's okay at half price. I'd never pay 18 dollars full price for this as it only lasts 10 mins MAX. so the fact that… Read more
it says up to " 4 hours" is totally wrong and misleading. After every single sip of drink RE APPLY. After eating something . RE APPLY. So annoying and so not worth it . never had a problem with irritation but I Won't be wasting money on this anymore. Sticking to my maybelline.
Reckon Satin ink lipstick doesn’t last – Is supposed to last the day but doesn’t. Lasts slightly better than a non stay lipstick but by end of day I look like I am wearing lip liner.… Read more
Unfortunately Revlon has discontinued colourstay suede lipstick which is fabulous. Did not make sense to stop making a product that works well. Specially as I am in my 60s and Matt lipsticks don’t look good on me. Revlon, bring back the suede lipstick.
An absolute horrific experience, Like a Chemical Burn – BEWARE: This Lip Plumper burnt my lips. It states it will create a slight tingling sensation but the reaction I had was far more than tingling. The… Read more
have refused to refund me the $13.47, instead they suggested I go to my GP to see what caused the reaction. The majority of reviews on the Lip Serum are NOT favourable. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.
Kester Black lipsticks are very drying on my lips. When moisturiser is applied they are no longer smudge free. Very sticky texture. Company won’t honour 30 day returns as stated in their ads. Regret this purchase.
Not my favourite – I purchase juicy lasting tint 10 nudie peanut and 11 pink pumpkin and 6fig fig it's very pigmented but they're very slippery and greasy going on and the smell was too much for me this is not my favourite unfortunately I will not repurchase again
Bleeding lipstick – I bought two of these lipsticks as I liked the feel and colour of them and after one hour they bleed into the surrounding skin. Have had to throw them away.
Revlon Matt lip color. The photo wouldn’t upload.
Not for me – I've purchased dear darling tint in or201 and or204 it is very pigmented but unfortunately it's very dry on the lips and leaves your lips unmoisturized I will Not repurchase this in the future.
Don’t waste your money on this Lip Volumizer. Doesn’t plump lips, does not moisturise. It left my lips dry and flaky. Very uncomfortable to wear. At $45 for a 10ml tube, it’s rubbish. Vaseline works better. Very disappointed.
I had to throw this lipstick away as it was very dry to apply to my lips and looked very patchy when on the lips. Some dark bits and some bits where it did not take. After eating half of it is missing, but not evenly. There are patches.
Made me crook!. I rang accc to find out what orchid species they used but no answer. Some cause mild stomach complaints if eaten or ingested.… Read more
Products with botanical ingredients should have botanical names and not be a secret. Orchid species is pretty broad, over 30000 . I contacted Revlon but no response. Were orchids sprayed with chemicals? No answers is a problem.
Google now says that there isn't orchid extract listed in the ingredients of this product at all!… Read more
Types of cosmetic lip products
Lipstick
A handbag essential, lipstick is usually one of the first beauty products that make-up wearers buy, and it’s common to see people with a huge collection of colours and finishes so that they can mix up their beauty looks.
Because they’re waxy and solid, lipsticks can be long-lasting, however that largely depends on the texture of the lipstick that you buy.
Lip gloss
Lip gloss may have been big in the 90s, but it’s experiencing a huge revival with more and more people adopting the throwback trend. Lip glosses can help your lips look bigger and more youthful.
They’re usually pigmented, however you can also find clear lip gloss that you can apply over your favourite lipstick shade to give it an instant makeover.
Lip liner
Lip liner, or lip pencils, are waxy products that are either applied along the edge of your lips or all over your lips. They act as a base for another lip colour (usually a lipstick) to prevent it from bleeding out and helping it last longer. If you want to change the shape of your lips, such as making them appear bigger or more symmetrical, lip pencils can help you easily achieve that.
It’s generally recommended to either choose a lip liner colour that’s close to your natural lip colour or one that matches the lipstick you’re wearing.
You can even find “reverse” lip liners, which are colourless and applied outside the lips to create a barrier that prevents your lipstick from feathering. These can help you define your lips without making any sharp edges.
Tinted lip balm
Tinted lip balms moisturise and add colour to your lips, all in one handy little tube. Because they’re so convenient and don’t make too much of a statement, they’re great for everyday wear, whether or not you have chapped lips.
They can be more sheer and have just a hint of colour, such as the range of Burt’s Bees Lip Balms, or they can be more pigmented (even as much as a lipstick), like the Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm.
Lip stain
Lip stains are liquid lipsticks that have minimal shine and are long-lasting, making them a great option for when you need something that lasts you all through work and post-work drinks.
If you want vibrancy and impact without the high-maintenance that often comes with lip products that offer that, then you might find lip stains such as the Rimmel London’s Provocalips are a good option for you.
The liquidy consistency of lip stains also makes them easy to layer - you can deepen the shade with multiple layers or soften your look by applying a gloss over it.
Lip cream
As their name suggests, lip creams are creamy and more liquidy in texture, however that doesn’t necessarily mean they dry with a creamy finish - they often actually dry matte or semi-matte (which is often described as ‘velvety’). Lip creams are usually long-lasting and relatively simple to apply.
Lip plumpers
Topical lip plumpers, or lip enhancers, hold onto moisture in the surface of the skin, which slightly swells them and temporarily gives you bigger lips. They can contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and various oils to moisturise lips, and mild irritants such as cinnamon and menthol to get blood rushing to the surface of your lips.
Often they come as lip gloss plumpers - the extra shine helps make your lips look even more 3-dimensional.
Finding the right formula
Finding a formula that you feel comfortable wearing and you feel great in can be harder than finding your perfect shade. Lipsticks and other lip products come in countless finishes, but here are some for you to consider when you’re trying to sort through the choice at the lipstick display.
- Matte: Matte lipstick is shine-free, glitter-free, and has a high colour pay-off - what you see in the tube is really what you get on your lips. Matte finishes are generally the most long-lasting formula you can find, meaning you can eat and drink to your heart’s content without needing a touch-up.
- Creamy: A creamy finish offers substantial coverage, can be built up for a deeper hue, and because it has a higher wax content than sheers, has more staying power. Cream lipstick is often a bit moisturising, making it great for all kinds of occasions.
- Glossy: Glossy lip products add shine, are eye-catching, and can make your lips look plumper and more youthful than they are, making them perfect for your next party or night out when you feel like being that little bit extra.
- Sheer: Sheer lipstick is great for daily wear - it has a subtle shimmer and colour, and its understatement means it suits almost any outfit or occasion. Because it has a higher oil content than other finishes, you’ll need to reapply it more often.
Mecca's matte Pout Pop in shade 'Heavy Hitter'. | Mecca's Gloss Boss in shade 'Posh Pop'. |
What lipstick lasts the longest?
Generally speaking, lip stains, lip creams, and matte lipsticks last the longest on your lips.
While the formula you choose will affect how long a lip product stays put on your pout, a high-quality lipstick should provide a decent amount of staying power regardless of the finish.
Try reading reviews of the lipstick, liner, gloss, cream, or stain you’re considering buying to see what other beauty lovers have had to say about its longevity.
How do I pick the right lipstick colour?
Make-up artists usually recommend that you choose lipstick colours based on your undertone.
Skin tone refers to your skin’s depth (it can be fair, medium, dark, or deep) and can change according to the season (like if you’re fairer in winter and more bronzed in the summer).
Your undertone refers to the tones underneath the surface of your skin that show through and affect its overall colour - we call these either “cool”, “warm”, or “neutral”. These don’t change, and you can have any of these undertones regardless of your skin tone.
Cool undertones
If you have a pink, blue, or reddish hue to your skin, or if you feel like silver jewellery suits you better, then you likely have cool undertones. Those with a cool undertone usually also find that the veins in their wrist appear blue rather than green.
Warm undertones
You have a warm undertone if you have a yellow, golden, or olive complexion. Most warm-undertoned people look better in gold jewellery than silver, tend to bronze up quickly in the sun, and have veins that look more green than blue.
Neutral undertones
If you don’t feel like you fit neatly into the warm or cool undertone categories, then fear not - you might have a neutral undertone. This means that the base of your skin is a mix of pink and yellow, and you’re one of the lucky people who suit both silver and gold jewellery.
Of course, there are plenty of warm lipsticks that suit cool tones and cool lipsticks that suit warmer undertones, so don’t feel like you need to follow the make-up rulebook to the T (or at all).
Other things to consider
Ingredients
Some of the main ingredients in lipstick are wax (often candelilla, beeswax, or carnauba), oils (such as castor, olive, or mineral oil), and pigment. Wax is used to retain the shape of the lipstick, oils add moisture, and pigment provides the colour you see.
If you have dry and chapped lips, look for nourishing ingredients, such as vitamin E, aloe, and glycerin, to help your lips retain moisture and keep looking healthy throughout the day.
You should also use a moisturising lip balm or another lip care product before applying lip colour, particularly before putting on a lipstick with a more drying matte finish. You can also use lip scrubs to help get rid of dead skin on your lips so that your lip colour applies more evenly.
Interested in vegan make-up?
There are plenty of animal byproducts (such as lanolin, carmine, and tallow) which are commonly used in lip products, but more and more brands are responding to consumer demand by going 100% vegan.
Some brands which only sell vegan make-up include Inika, Mecca, Nude by Nature, and Urban Decay.
Application
Lip glosses and liquid lipsticks will usually either come in a squeeze tube or with a doe foot applicator wand. A wand is generally easier and more hygienic to use, as you don’t need to apply the product with your finger, however squeeze tubes are great for when you want to mix different lip colours.
If you’re shopping in-store, check how sturdy an applicator is and how easy it is to get product out of the tube by doing a swatch on the back of your hand. If it feels flimsy or takes a few tries to get product out, that’s an instant red flag.
Cruelty-free lip products
Any makeup brand can claim that their products are cruelty-free, so you should look for Cruelty Free certification - in Australia, organisations like Choose Cruelty Free and PETA compile lists of brands that have their stamp of approval.
Just because a lip product is vegan, it doesn’t mean that it’s cruelty-free; it simply means that it doesn’t contain any animal ingredients or derivatives in its formula. A cruelty-free product is one that hasn’t been tested on animals.
Some beauty and lipstick brands with Choose Cruelty Free accreditation include Adorn Cosmetics, Eco Minerals, Innoxa, Lush, Natio, and Musq.
Adorn Cosmetics' Style Icon Organic Lipstick in shade 'Grace' and Innoxa's Volume Lip Crayon in shade 'Coral Crush'.
Price
When it comes to make-up, you can find high-quality products at low price points. If you’re after a budget cosmetic lip product, tinted lip balms can set you back as little as $4. You can find lipsticks and other lip colours starting from $7 from brands like Rimmel and NYX, and there are plenty of discount pharmacies where you can score an even better deal than this.
If you’re after a mid-range lippie from brands like Urban Decay and Stila, you should expect to pay somewhere between $25 and $45 for your next shade, while luxury lip products like YSL lipsticks and those from Christian Dior will usually set you back anywhere from $55 to over $100.
The bottom line
It can be tricky to choose between different lip cosmetics when there’s so much on offer.
If you feel like throwing any advice about what shades suit what undertone out the window, then do so. Choosing a lip colour and texture that you feel good in and makes you feel confident is the most important consideration you should be making when you shop.
Trying out different shades to get a feel for what kind of look you want to go for should help you find lip products that work for you.
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