The Best Lipsticks Ever

This category covers the very best lipsticks, regardless of price. Feel free to weigh in on your favorites. This list is actually comprised of two separate lists:
1) The Beauty Insider's Picks: My own personal list of the best products in that category, in no particular order
2) The Popular Vote: The results of a poll I did of over 1000 beauty-savvy consumers, in order of popularity

The Popular Vote
1. MAC Frost Lipstick in “O”, $14
2. Clinique Almost Lipstick in “Black Honey”, $13.50
3. NARS Sheer Lipstick in “Dolce Vita”, $22
4. Chanel Infrarouge Whisperlight Lipstick in “Nude”, $23
5-6. Stila Lip Color in “Luce”, $16.50 and Urban Decay Lipstick in “Gash”, $12 (tie)
7. Bobbi Brown Lip Color in “Raisin”, $19
8. Revlon Moisturous Lipcolor SPF 17 in “Cocoa Mist”, $7 (approx.)
9. L’Oreal Shine Delice in “Gingerbread”, Discontinued.
10. LORAC Lipstick in “Winona”, $17.50

The Beauty Insider's Picks
1. MAC Frost Lipstick (“Sequin”): Weightless, creamy, with a great texture—the most subtle frost on the market. “Sequin” is a subtly shimmery pink-beige that miraculously makes lips look fuller. $14
2. MAC Matte Lipstick (“Viva Glam”): Classic, old-movie glamour with a very wearable, comfortable texture that lasts all day. The original “Viva Glam” creates my favorite version of the bombshell-red lip. $14
3. Nina Ricci Sheer Effect Lipwear (“Viole de Prune #11”): Sheer and moisturizing without being too shiny or greasy. Though I prefer the former glam pink and gold packaging, it is still rose-scented and luxurious. Unfortunately, it’s only available in Europe or on the internet. “Viole de Prune” is a yummy berry color. $28
4. NARS Lipstick (“Pigalle”): Velvety, moist, yet surprisingly long-lasting. “Pigalle” is a neutral that’s versatile enough to go from natural to seductive. $22
5. Chanel Infrarouge (“Malibu”): Luxurious—light in weight, rich in color. “Malibu” is a neutral metallic that’s glamorous enough for an evening out. $23.50
6. Dior Addict Colorplay Lipstick (“Infra-Rose”): Shiny and showstopping—movie-star lips in a tube. “Infra-Rose” is a vibrant, best-selling pink that perks up any complexion. $23
7. Vincent Longo Gel-X Lipstick (“Rush”): The smooth, intense color and incredible texture of this lipstick are addictive. The high gloss, high impact shine lasts for hours, while emollients keep lips hydrated. “Rush” is a glamorous garnet red. $23
8. Giorgio Armani Matte Silk Lipstick (“No. 9”): The perfect matte: looks rich, feels creamy, lasts long. Smooth texture—never dry or cakey. “No. 9” is a gorgeous brownish-red. $22.50
9. Laura Mercier Lip Colour (“Flirt”): Very moisturizing and comfortable to wear. “Flirt” is an unboring neutral with a hint of brick. $19
10. Bourjois Pour La Vie Lipstick (“Cannelle Rosee”): These lipsticks remind me of the Nina Ricci lipsticks, at half the price. With regular use, they really seem to make lips feel better, and they have a yummy rosy scent. “Cannelle Rosee” is a flattering pinkish-beige. $14