So whats your favourite lipstick, any of these ones featured in this list of best lipsticks or another?
Lipstick reviews: 8 best lipsticks
*By Kat Tancock (canadianliving.com) *
**Looking for the best lipstick? Look no further than these 8 lipstick reviews, with picks for every budget. **
1. M.A.C Amplified Crème Lipstick (Dubonnet), $16.50
Tester says: “I liked the colour, Dubonnet, a very rich-looking matte red. The lipstick applied very easily, gliding on smoothly but not sloppily. The moisture level was nice and balanced – it wasn’t ‘wet’ or overly slick, but didn’t dry out my lips either. It lasted a few hours before I needed to refresh it. I would buy this lipstick again.”
*Available at maccosmetics.com, M.A.C stores and M.A.C Counters at The Bay nationwide *
2. Alba TerraTints SPF 18 tinted lip balm (Blaze), $3.99
Tester says: “I am not a lipstick person at all – I liked this product because it was packaged more like a lip balm and was less intimidating and girly than a regular lipstick. I liked the fact that it wasn’t pointy, like most lipsticks, but was flat. It was very easy to apply and went on smoothly, and I was happy with the fact that it contains sunscreen. I am a lip-licker, so lipstick never lasts on me, but this was probably the best lipstick I have every worn in terms of its lasting effect– it lasted for at least two hours. And it smells like peppermint!”
Available at Whole Foods, drugstores and www.albabotanica.com
3. Cover Girl TruShine Lipcolor (Nude Shine), $8.99
Tester says: “Nude Shine is a pretty sheer nude that I can wear with anything, a natural-looking colour that complements my warm skin tone. The lipstick is moisturizing and feels nice on your lips. It glides on smoothly and easily, leaving a subtle, pretty shine behind. There is no noticeable fragrance or taste.”
Available at drugstores
4. Cargo PlantLove lipstick (Lindsay), $20
Tester says: “This lipstick has strong eco cred: the box it comes in is made out of 100 per cent post-consumer recycled paper and embedded with flower seeds – you can plant the whole package! – and the plastic tube is made of corn. The colour ‘Lindsay’ (I think designed by Ms. Lohan herself) is a stronge matte bubblegum pink that’s great for summer. The lipstick goes on smoothly and easily, even when my lips are dry, and lasts well – I was able to put it on in the morning and reapply at lunch. And I love that the lipstick itself doesn’t contain mineral oil or petroleum products.”
Available at select stores and sephora.com
5. Origins Creamy Lip Color (Jam Session), $16.50
Tester says: “This lipstick applies precisely, with a creamy feel. It’s very nice. The tube is perfect: a light yellow metallic (instead of the typical black plastic) with a lid that’s strong, but easy to take off. It’s a good-quality lipstick and I would definitely buy it again.”
Available at select The Bay locations and at origins.com
6. Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lipcolour (Emotion), $35
Tester says: “The packaging is very chic and quite fancy: to remove the lid, you push down one end of the tube. (They even include an instructions sheet.) This lipstick has great moisture content and lasts well. It goes on very well and evenly and feels good too!”
Available at Chanel beauty counters
7. Bobbi Brown Lip Color (Rosy), $27
Tester says: “This lipstick goes on very smoothly – great application. It has a nice moisturizing feel to it and lasts well. Rosy is a nice neutral, sheer brown. The packaging is a classy combination of black and gold, and the lid stays on, even in your purse!”
Available at Holt Renfrew across Canada
8. Marcelle Rouge Vitality Lipcolour (Silky Rose), $9.95
“This lipstick comes in a sleek silver case that stands out from the other cases in my makeup bag – I will be reluctant to throw it out when the lipstick is used up. Silky Rose is a muted colour, good for when I want to look casual and also to tone down brighter shades. I rarely have trouble with dry lips, but some lipsticks feel dry. This one kept my lips moist but didn’t feel greasy, and lasted all morning – I needed to refresh only after eating.”
Available at drugstores