The Best Liquid Lipsticks Ever

This category covers the very best liquid lipsticks, regardless of price. My definition of a liquid lipstick is one that is usually applied with a sponge-tip or brush applicator, and has the color of a lipstick in a liquid form, not sheer like a gloss. 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 order2) The Popular Vote: The results of a poll I did of over 1000 beauty-savvy consumers, in order of popularity.


The Beauty Insider's Picks
1. Vincent Longo Liquid Lipstick (“Saturn Silk”): This silky-smooth formla veils lightweight, but delivers intense color and shine. “Saturn Silk” is a brilliant, glamorous berry red. $23
2. MAC Lacquer (“Ignite”) and Lac Lustre (“Coy”): MAC has two liquid lipsticks: Lacquer is a patently shiny, intensely colored formula, while Lac Lustre is velvety, semi-matte, and long-lasting. Both are amazing. “Ignite” is a dramatic brick red that flies off the shelves, while “Coy” is a pretty, feminine pink. $16 each
3. Lancome Lip Dimension Lasting Liquid Lip-Shaping Colour (“Rouge Bombe”): This moisturizing liquid lip color offers precision with a patented applicator, and reflective pigments to plump up lips. “Rouge Bombe” provides a burst of intense, cherry red color. $20
4. L’Oreal Glass Shine (“Chrome Red”): This slim silver squeeze tube can get a bit messy, but the payoff is worth it. Intense color, high shine, great light flavor and a virtually weightless formula. “Chrome Red” is aptly named, as it’s a bold and reflective red. $8.25
5. Paula Dorf Lipsicle (“Renoir”): I love the luxurious, velvety rich formula and subtle shine of Paula Dorf’s Lipsicles. The applicator makes it easy, and the formula really lasts. “Renoir” is a one of my favorite reds. $18
6. Passport Cosmetics Takeaway Anti Gloss (“Sortie”): This creamy, opaque formula hydrates and stays put. The yummy, kiwi green tea scent and demi-matte finish make it unique. “Sortie” is a brilliant, orange-based red. $12
7. New York Color Liquid Lipstick (“Christine”): This new product looks a lot like Stila Lip Glaze, but at less than $4, it’s a real steal. The handy paint-on brush delivers almost semi-sheer color and high shine. “Christine” is a gold-flecked coral. $3.99
8. Revlon Lip Glide Sheer Color Gloss (“Glistening Sand”): The color tip pen offers easy to apply, twist-up color. The full color and glossy shine do more than just look good—they hydrate lips with vitamins C and E. “Glistening Sand” is a flattering pale neutral beige. $8.99 (approx.)
9. Clinique Glosswear for Lips Cream Shines (“Angel Pink”): Full color, dramatic shine, and easy application make this a perennial favorite. This goes on as easily as a gloss, but with a lot more oomph. “Angel Pink” is a girlie pale pink. $13.50
10. Makeup For Ever Liquid Lip Color: This silky-light gel brushes one easily with the built-in brush, leaving durable shine and color behind. “Raspberry” is a skinbrightening fruity shade. $18

The Popular Vote
1. MAC Lacquer in “Varneesh”, $16
2. Clinique Liquid Lipstick in “Raspberry Sorbet”. Discontinued.
3. Avon “Glazewear”, $6
4. Chanel Glossimer in “Spark”, $24.50
5. Origins Liquid Lip Color in “Pink Dawn” and “Caramel Candy” (tie), $12
6. L’Oreal Rouge Pulp in “Blushing”, $8 (approx.)
7. Stila Lip Polish in “Sheen”, $24
8. Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds, $6 (approx.)
9. Stila Twinset Demi Creme in “Demi Claret”, $20
10. MAC Lipglass, $13.50, Too Faced Juicy Jewels in “Diamond Drenched”, $21.50, and Urban Decay Lip Gunk in “Gash”, $13 (tie)