6 Longwear Lipsticks That Actually Last (and Look Great) for Hours

September 14, 2022

By: Marisa Petrarca | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

Putting on a longwear lipstick brings out a certain kind of confidence. From the security of knowing that you can eat a slice of pizza without smudges to going out all day knowing the color payoff will stick around, longwear lipstick makes you walk around with your head held a bit higher. To that end, we rounded up some of our favorite long-lasting lippies. From a cult-classic liquid lipstick that doesn’t budge to a formula that looks as smooth as velvet, you can’t go wrong with these six picks.

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NYX Professional Makeup XXL Lip Lingerie Matte Liquid Lipstick

This 16-hour full-bodied formula clings to the lips for the ultimate long-wearing lip look. It’s super pigmented and won’t require many touch-ups, making it ideal for wearing all day and long into night. It comes in over a dozen bold shades, from fiery red hues to deep mauves.

L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Les Nus Intense Lipstick

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L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Les Nus Intense Lipstick

If you live for your nude shades, this entire collection was made for you. It incorporates a range of wearable hues for all different skin tones, including soft peaches, pinks and berry tones. The moisturizing formula is smudge-proof and doesn’t feather, even after wearing it for hours.

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Maybelline New York Super Stay Liquid Lipstick

If you’re looking for a lipstick that will last through a full meal or behind a protective face mask, this is the one for you. It’s an intensely pigmented formula that comes in forty shades and has a long-wearing, matte finish. You can build the formula up for a more full-coverage look or just apply one swipe for a softer, just-bitten effect. Whatever you choose, it isn’t going anywhere.

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Valentino Beauty Rosso Valentino Refillable Lipstick

For a soft matte formula that stays true throughout the day, opt for this creamy, luxurious option from Valentino Beauty. It’s probably one of the most comfortable long-lasting lipsticks we’ve ever tried,and it comes in a variety of eye-catching hues, including deep browns, fuschia, bright red and more.

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Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick

For a lightweight yet long-lasting finish, opt for this cult-favorite matte formula. It’s super pigmented and only needs one to two strokes to fully saturate the lips. This baby also comes in a variety of bold hues from deep reds to burgundies and violet.

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BLK/OPL Colorsplurge Liquid Matte Lipstick

Add long-lasting bold color to your lips with this liquid matte lippie that delivers a rich, high-impact finish. This formula also contains vitamin C and E to help nourish the lips (so it won’t dry you out) and comes in ten stunning shades.

Photo: Chaunte Vaughn

6 Longwear Lipsticks That *Actually* Last (and Look Great) for Hours