The Only 16 Lipstick Brands That Matter, According to Makeup Artists and Editors
"At this point, my personal beauty mantra pretty much goes something like this: When in doubt, go with Charlotte Tilbury. I'm literally obsessed with every single product she makes (truly, there
is something magical running through the water over there), but the lipsticks, especially, are so dang dreamy. It is one of the only lipstick brands that really does deliver long-lasting pigment and hydration and that 'your lips but better' one-two punch. I love so many colors in the Matte Revolution formula (my fave), but if I had to choose a few favorites, I can say I could easily wear Pillow Talk Original, Pillow Talk Medium, and Walk of No Shame for the rest of my life and feel perfectly satisfied. Also, technically, it's not a lipstick per se, but the new tinted balms the brand launched are so good. They deliver the perfect amount of color and are crafted with skincare-grade ingredients like hyaluronic acid, so you actually get a noticeable plumping and moisturizing effect. It's a good option for 2021 if lipstick still isn't your vibe due to all of the mask wearing." — Erin Jahns, Beauty Editor