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

Starting with the OGs, M.A.C Cosmetics 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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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! 
 

If you've heard a lot of reviews about Smashbox Always on Liquid Lipstick, we're here to tell you that the hype is real. We'd pick shades from this range on a special occasion where we need our lips to be on point; we've seen brides pick them for their D-day too! Select the Gulabae for a pretty pink shade, or Bawse—Lilly Singh's collaboration with Smashbox—for a bright red lip.  

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Pat McGrath lipsticks 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.