National Lipstick Day returns on July 29, offering the perfect excuse to add a new shade to your collection. Whether you prefer classic reds, glossy nudes, or bold hues, a great lipstick can elevate your look and boost confidence. Many brands launch deals around the day, so keep an eye out for discounts.
Cult Favorites
Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey has become a cult product with its sheer, balmy formula that adapts to natural lip colour for a flattering everyday finish. (£25)
MAC Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick offers rich pigment with up to 12 hours of wear and eight hours of moisture, available in 49 shades. (£25)
Long-Lasting Options
Wonderskin Wonder Blading All-Day Lip Stain uses a peel-off formula that leaves a transfer-proof tint lasting for hours. (£18)
Maybelline SuperStay Vinyl Ink Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick combines high-shine colour with impressive staying power. (£11.99)
Matte and Nude Staples
Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution Pillow Talk is a bestselling nude-pink with a soft-focus matte finish. (£29.50)
REFY Lip Stick offers a satin formula with subtle colour, ideal for no-makeup days. (£22)
Budget-Friendly and Luxury Picks
L'Oréal Paris Color Riche Satin Lipstick delivers rich hues and creamy texture for under £10, with shade 300 Le Rouge Paris being a timeless red. (£9.99)
No7 Moisture Drench Lipstick is infused with hydrating ingredients for comfortable wear. (£11.95)
YSL BEAUTY Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick features intense pigment in a premium gold case. (£38)
Dior Rouge Dior combines bold colour with skincare-inspired ingredients. (£42)
More Top Picks
Merit Signature Lipstick comes in satin and matte finishes with a buildable formula. (£25)
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix delivers powerful colour with a glossy finish. (£24)
NARS Explicit Lipstick provides intense colour in one swipe, with new shade Ravenous being a deep burgundy. (£34)
