according to our beauty experts
You don't need us to tell you: The right lipstick is truly transformative - enhancing your skin tone, boosting your mood and bestowing a shedload of confidence, whatever the occasion.
But we know all too well that the quest for the perfect lipstick isn't always a simple one. When just one pigment-smeared selfie is enough to kill your vibe and put you off wearing lipstick for, well... a lifetime, we're here to put an end to this aggro once and for all.
In honour of National Lipstick Day (29 July FYI), we've collated the very best confidence-boosting lipsticks, as chosen by our in-house beauty experts. Whether it's back-to-back Zoom calls, date night drinks or a major meeting, these are the smear-safe shades that keep us cool, calm and composed - every time.
29 July 2021
Rouge Artist Lipstick - 314 Glowing Ginger
“Matte lipstick gets a bad rap for being drying, but this one has all the luminosity and comfort of a creamy, hydrating formula. My favourite shade? Glowing Ginger. It’s a vibrant, fiery hue that never fails to make me feel completely put-together.” - Elise, Assistant Buyer
Matte Revolution The Queen
“I never used to think I was a lipstick person, but this was the one to change my mind. The perfect pinky-red that you can wear as a flattering stain for the daytime or go bold for the evening, it's pleasingly creamy so applies with ease and stays put for hours on end. Even on days when my face is looking a bit grey, a quick pop of this mood-boosting colour is all I need to look (almost) polished.” - Alice, Assistant Content Manager