12 Best Lipstick Brands With Long-Stay Options That Look And Feel Like A Dream!

Starting with the OGs, M.A.C Cosmetics is undeniably one of the best lipstick brands in the world and is known for their iconic shades like Ruby Woo and Russian Red, which suit every skin shade effortlessly. We like that they offer both bullet and liquid lipsticks for the same shades so you can make a choice based on your preference. Their shade 'Mehr' is great if you have light to medium-tone skin. We totally recommend the 'Dance With Me' if you're an NC 42 or deeper. The shade looks Cherry Pink during the day and transforms into an iconic red in warm light. They also offer mini lipsticks if you're looking to have more shades at a relatively lesser cost. 

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What We Love: The variety of shades make it easier to find one you will like and the formula is stellar

Types: Liquid mattes, cream and matte bullets and lip glosses

NYX's Soft Matte Lip Creams have been all the rage in India. They glide on like a dream, and much like the name suggests, are soft on your lips without drying them out. We think they're a great addition to your on-the-go makeup kit for a fuss-free experience. The shade range and price point is great too. 

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What We Love: Creamy, comfortable formula

Types: Cream liquid lipsticks and lip glosses

Founded by Mumbai-based Content Creator Aanam Chashmawala, Wearified offers Bullet Lipsticks, Liquid Matte Lipsticks and lip oils among a host of other products. We love that their Bullet Lipsticks come with threaded caps so they're easy to open especially for people with certain disabilities. The shade range suits folks from a wide range of skin tones, and the lipsticks last super long too. We totally recommend popping one into your work tote ahead of a long day, especially if you are looking for a homegrown lipstick brand.

What We Love: A shade range that actually suits different Indian skin tones

Types: Cream bullet, liquid matte and lip glosses

A top lipstick brand, using Maybelline feels a little like a right of passage into makeup, since they're so well-rated, with a fabulous shade range as well. The Super Stay Matte Inks are great for a night out in the town, they just don't budge. We recommend going in with a moisturizing lip balm before putting them on, since the fully matte formula can dry your lips out slightly. 

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What We Love: Matte formulations that stay put throughout the day

Types: Satin mattes, matte liquids and lip glosses

All the shades from the SUGAR Cosmetics Matte as Hell range are named after iconic women fictional characters, which we think is super cool. The formula is super soft to put on; the lipsticks come with a free sharpener as well. Everything about this range is pretty and fuss-free. 

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What We Love: Precise application, thanks to the crayon-like bullet

Types: Cream crayons, satin mattes, matte liquids and lip glosses

Huda Beauty is hands down the best lipstick brand if you love a good nude lip. We recommend checking out the Matte Liquid Lipstick range by HUDA Beauty. Finding a great nude shade is especially tricky if you fall between the medium to deep skin tone range, but some of the shades in HUDA Beauty's collection are a pretty great match. The nude lip shades have both beige and pink undertones, so take a pick! 

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What We Love: Nude lipsticks with every possible undertone 

Types: Liquid mattes, bullet mattes, creamy mattes and lip glosses

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What We Love: Matte formula that's comfortable on the lips

Types: Liquid mattes and cream bullets

If you choose comfort above everything else, and don't mind reapplying your lipsticks after a few hours, we recommend the Feather-Light Matte Liquid Lip Creams from Disguise Cosmetics. The brand is cruelty-free, 100% vegan and free of toxic chemicals. Their shades like Naughty Magenta and Relaxed Mocha are pretty unique. You could also check out the Ultra-Comfortable Satin Matte Lipsticks if you like Bullet lipsticks better.

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What We Love: Lightweight formula that doesn't need constant touch-ups

Types: Liquid mattes and satin-matte bullets

We know PIXI for their fabulous (and viral) Glow Tonic, and their lipsticks are pretty great too. Check out the MatteLast Liquid Lip range for their excellent pigmentation and hydrating formula. The packaging is pretty, and it comes with a uniquely shaped PixiPetal applicator for that one-stroke perfectly pigmented application. 

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What We Love: Hydrating formula that's super pigmented

Types: Satin matte liquid lipsticks, lip tints and lip glosses

Thanks to Alia Bhatt and a host of other celebs, Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk has been the most talked about Nude lipstick for a while now. While this shade would suit you if you're on the fair to medium spectrum, try the Pillow Talk Medium or So 90's if your skin tone is deeper. We've heard rave reviews about Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks' pigmentation and creamy texture too that rank it as a top player among the best lipstick brands in the world.

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What We Love: Iconic shades that don't take time to become your signature lipstick

Types: Cream matte bullets, cream liquid lipsticks and lip glosses

The first thing that struck us about Kay Beauty's Matte Drama Long Stay lipsticks is their impressive shade range. The 24 shades have been categorised under mauves, pinks, nudes, reds and plums; so if you're someone who's just begun your makeup journey, this is a great starting point to pick from. The velvety luxe texture is great, especially if you have dry lips. 

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What We Love: Impressive shade range and pocket-friendly price point for the stellar formula

Types: Cream matte bullets, matte crayons, matte liquid lipsticks and lip tints

It's no surprise that Pat McGrath is one of the best lipstick brands in the game because Pat, the mother of makeup never misses. Mattetrance lipsticks from the brand are great for an all-day comfortable creamy matte texture. They're oil-infused and create a soft focus look that's great for long hours, especially if you don't like the drying texture of a fully matte lipstick. There are 21 shades to choose from; Flesh 5 is a great shade if you're picking a lipstick for work. 

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What We Love: All-day comfortable creamy matte texture and great shade range

Types: Satin-matte bullets, matte bullets and lip glosses