Lasting, Bold Or Vegan: 11 Women On The Go Pick Their Favourite Lipsticks

Our senior editor Oorja believes that you cannot go wrong with a deep, bold red lip. That's why she turns to her trusted favourite—the Givenchy Le Rouge Interdit Intense Silk lipstick in the shade N307. She said, 'For years without fail I've been pestering my elder sister to get me this lipstick from the US solely for how amazing it is! Their lipsticks come in 25 stunning shades with the N307 being my favourite. It has a semi-matte formula, is easily buildable, and promises 12 hour coverage. What I love most when it comes to the formula is how much it is packed with active skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid for maximum hydration. The colour suits everyone and, of course, once applied makes me feel like a million bucks. What I'm most excited about is that the Givenchy Le Rouge Interdit Intense Silk lipstick is going to be selling exclusively on Nykaa for one month. Which obviously means time to stock up!'

Social media pro Chhavi, picks Let’s Coffee by Faces Canada. This one isn’t an Indian brand but she loves this one as it’s matte, dark and well, she just likes it!

Akshita, Vice President, Growth at Blinkit, and former merchandising team lead at LBB, is a pro when it comes to picking good products so you know her choice of Nimbupani from the Masaba and Nykaa collaboration will be great. The colour is perfect for day and night and it doesn't come off, she says.

Dikshita Nahar, content creator, loves her red lipsticks, and has picked Red Model by Disguise. Not only is it vegan, but it also glides really well for a matte lipstick, she says. Plus, Dikshit, it stays long enough and the packaging is great.

From the Matte Me As I Am Lipcolor collection by Colorbar, Preety Saroj, Head Of People at Novo India, picks this as it’s long lasting, bright but not over-the-top. It’s smooth and makes it easier to wear even without a mirror, so is ideal to keep in your bag, for girls on the go. 

For content lead Ahalya, Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick - 640 Red Liberation by Maybelline makes the cut. Why? “They're budget friendly, and this particular red looks bold, and luxurious, while also going with literally any outfit I wear. And works with my yellow undertone without making me look like a clown, and stays on longer than I expect without feeling cakey on my lips, and doesn't bleed.”

Junisha, freelance content content creator at LBB, picks the Chai & Maharani from Nykaa. Long lasting and a great day to night shade, she says is also light and doesn’t feel like she’s even wearing lipstick She also loved the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream, and says is her go-to night shade. “Super smooth, and light, it's legit like applying cream. It’s also fairly long-lasting and thankfully, does not smudge.”

Content creator Saniya says, “I've always been a red kinda girl but this mauve shade makes me feel so powerful and it compliments my skin tone well! It's also a great everyday lipstick and is smudge proof so extra points for that.” Her pick is Sugar Cosmetics, as they're a cruelty-free brand and the prices are easy on the pocket. This mini lipstick has lasted over six months now and it costs INR 500 only.

Trisha, Head of Supply Operations, says her favourite is Cathedral by Kat Von D. It is subtle and has a really good texture. It lasts for hours and the mild vanilla scent is amazing, she says!

Trust Diksha to pick the Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick! The HR Manager at LBB is constantly on the move as says that this one really lasts long, and even withstands her coffee and snacks. The shade is bright and bold but doesn't scream for attention she says, adding that it's not quite red, nor orange not brown, but a perfect mix of all! She also loves that unlike many other liquid lipsticks, this one is not at all drying. 

You'll see her with eyebrows on fleek, and lipstick on point, all the time, no matter what! So, when it comes to lipsticks, trust Shalvi, who is the co-founder of The Mill, and former marketing lead for LBB! She highly recommend using the gorgeous Ayurvedic lipsticks by Just Herbs. She is wearing shade #3 (Anika) which is a bright pink. These lipsticks are herb enriched and made on a base of ghee and sesame oil which means your lips stay moisturised all along. The lipsticks are also chemical free, paraben free, have no film-formers, silicone or carmine and are totally safe to use."It is a blessing for someone like me who always tends to eat the lipstick!" Choose from a varied range of 16 colours - all different shades of pink, red and brown.