Best of 2018

Best Lipsticks (Over $15)

If there was any category that was hardest to keep short and sweet, it’d be this one:  there are so many fantastic lipsticks out there, and brands release new shades nonstop.  Sometimes I feel like I’m catching up on eyeshadow palettes, but I always feel buried under lip products.  This category is stacked with competition!  I started with 55 shades I really enjoyed and narrowed it down to the 36 listed here.

I gravitate toward corals, mauves, and plums, but I also have a deep appreciation for more unusual lip colors, like Fenty’s exploration of non-traditional shades like Ya Dig, Clapback, and Turks & Caicos.  You’ll also find me happily drooling over more luminous, lightly glossy, and shimmery finishes so favorites like Bite’s Sugar Flower, Urban Decay Heatwave / Outspoken, Pat McGrath’s Electra / Club Kiss, and Too Faced’s TF20 / Hot Flash should really be no surprise at all.

What higher-end lipsticks did you reach for this year?

P.S. — You can view swatches of my favorites here.

P.P.S. — If you enjoy reading/viewing my favorites, make sure you check out my all-time favorites here, products I’m thankful for (2018 series), and all of my editor’s recommended products here.

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Top Lipsticks (Over $15) of 2018

02.

02. Crushed Chili Bite Beauty

Bite Beauty

LELimited Edition. $26.00/0.15 oz.

A+

Bite Beauty Crushed Chili Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a deep, coppery-red with warm undertones and a satin finish.

Bite Beauty Crushed Chili Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a deep, coppery-red with warm undertones and a satin finish.

03.

03. Saffron Fire Bite Beauty

Bite Beauty

LELimited Edition. $26.00/0.15 oz.

A+

Bite Beauty Saffron Fire Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a vivid, medium coral with stronger, warm orange undertones and a satin finish.

Bite Beauty Saffron Fire Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a vivid, medium coral with stronger, warm orange undertones and a satin finish.

04.

04. Flesh 5 Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

A+

Pat McGrath Flesh 5 MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, reddened plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. It was intensely...

Pat McGrath Flesh 5 MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, reddened plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. It was intensely...

05.

05. Executive Realness Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

A+

Pat McGrath Executive Realness MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish.

Pat McGrath Executive Realness MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish.

06.

06. Hot Flash Too Faced

Too Faced

LELimited Edition. $22.00/0.10 oz.

A+

Too Faced Hot Flash Throw Back Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a reddish-burgundy with cool undertones and fine, ruby red and fuchsia pearl.

Too Faced Hot Flash Throw Back Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a reddish-burgundy with cool undertones and fine, ruby red and fuchsia pearl.

07.

07. TF 20 Too Faced

Too Faced

LELimited Edition. $22.00/0.10 oz.

A+

Too Faced TF 20 Throw Back Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, raspberry pink with cool, blue undertones and pink and red sparkle and pearl.

Too Faced TF 20 Throw Back Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, raspberry pink with cool, blue undertones and pink and red sparkle and pearl.

10.

10. Sheena NARS

NARS

LELimited Edition. $34.00/0.14 oz.

A+
11.

11. Chadwick Tom Ford Beauty

Tom Ford Beauty

LELimited Edition. $36.00/0.07 oz.

A+

Tom Ford Beauty Chadwick Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark reddened plum with warm undertones and a cream finish.

Tom Ford Beauty Chadwick Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark reddened plum with warm undertones and a cream finish.

12.

12. Pink Salt Bite Beauty

Bite Beauty

LELimited Edition. $26.00/0.15 oz.

A

Bite Beauty Pink Salt Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish.

Bite Beauty Pink Salt Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish.

13.

13. No. 5 Chanel

Chanel

LELimited Edition. $37.00/0.12 oz.

A

Chanel No. 5 Rouge Allure Velvet ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich red with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish.

Chanel No. 5 Rouge Allure Velvet ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich red with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish.

14.

14. Venus in Furs Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

A

Pat McGrath Venus in Furs MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark, rosy mauve with warm undertones and a satin finish.

Pat McGrath Venus in Furs MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark, rosy mauve with warm undertones and a satin finish.

15.

15. Vendetta Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

A

Pat McGrath Vendetta MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with subtle, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish.

Pat McGrath Vendetta MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with subtle, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish.

16.

16. Hot Harissa Bite Beauty

Bite Beauty

LELimited Edition. $26.00/0.15 oz.

A

Bite Beauty Hot Harissa Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warm, red undertones and a satin sheen.

Bite Beauty Hot Harissa Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warm, red undertones and a satin sheen.

17.

17. Epic MAC

MAC

LELimited Edition. $18.50/0.10 oz.

A

MAC Epic Lipstick ($18.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark purple with neutral-to-warm undertones and a cream finish. It had rich color payoff...

MAC Epic Lipstick ($18.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark purple with neutral-to-warm undertones and a cream finish. It had rich color payoff...

18.

18. Modern Woman Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

A

Pat McGrath Modern Woman MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish.

Pat McGrath Modern Woman MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish.

19.

19. Trip Urban Decay

Urban Decay

PPermanent. $18.00/0.11 oz.

A

Urban Decay Trip Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick had opaque...

Urban Decay Trip Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick had opaque...

20.

20. Outspoken Urban Decay

Urban Decay

LELimited Edition. $18.00/0.11 oz.

A

Urban Decay Outspoken Vice Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a brighter, medium plum with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had opaque color...

Urban Decay Outspoken Vice Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a brighter, medium plum with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had opaque color...

23.

23. Faux Pas Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

A

Pat McGrath Faux Pas MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark lavender with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish.

Pat McGrath Faux Pas MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark lavender with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish.

24.

24. Heatwave Urban Decay

Urban Decay

LELimited Edition. $18.00/0.11 oz.

A

Urban Decay Heatwave Vice Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a rich, deep copper-brown with warm, red undertones and a metallic finish.

Urban Decay Heatwave Vice Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a rich, deep copper-brown with warm, red undertones and a metallic finish.

25.

25. Thicc Fenty Beauty

Fenty Beauty

PPermanent. $18.00/0.06 oz.

A

Thicc is a soft, medium pink with warmer undertones and a cream finish. The pigmentation was opaque in one stroke, which applied evenly across...

Thicc is a soft, medium pink with warmer undertones and a cream finish. The pigmentation was opaque in one stroke, which applied evenly across...

26.

26. Scott Tom Ford Beauty

Tom Ford Beauty

LELimited Edition. $36.00/0.07 oz.

A

Tom Ford Beauty Scott Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a soft, pearly sheen.

Tom Ford Beauty Scott Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a soft, pearly sheen.

27.

27. Soft Core Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

A

Pat McGrath Soft Core MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish.

Pat McGrath Soft Core MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish.

28.

28. Club Kiss Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.13 oz.

A

Pat McGrath Club Kiss BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a deep berry with subtle, cool undertones paired with red and purple pearl and larger sparkle.

Pat McGrath Club Kiss BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a deep berry with subtle, cool undertones paired with red and purple pearl and larger sparkle.

29.

29. Electra Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.13 oz.

A

Pat McGrath Electra BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a rich, fiery red with warm, gold and copper sparkle and micro-glitter.

Pat McGrath Electra BlitzTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a rich, fiery red with warm, gold and copper sparkle and micro-glitter.

30.

30. Sugar Flower Bite Beauty

Bite Beauty

PPermanent. $24.00/0.06 oz.

A

Bite Beauty Sugar Flower Crystal Crème Shimmer Lip Crayon ($24.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with warm undertones and flecks of purple and gold pearl and larger sparkle.

Bite Beauty Sugar Flower Crystal Crème Shimmer Lip Crayon ($24.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with warm undertones and flecks of purple and gold pearl and larger sparkle.

31.

31. Full Blooded Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

A-

Pat McGrath Full Blooded MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, reddened plum with cool undertones and a satin finish.

Pat McGrath Full Blooded MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, reddened plum with cool undertones and a satin finish.

32.

32. Clapback Fenty Beauty

Fenty Beauty

PPermanent. $18.00/0.06 oz.

A-

Fenty Beauty Clapback Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a deep, muted navy blue with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish.

Fenty Beauty Clapback Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a deep, muted navy blue with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish.

33.

33. Sugar and Spice Marc Jacobs Beauty

Marc Jacobs Beauty

PPermanent. $30.00/0.12 oz.

A-

Marc Jacobs Beauty Sugar and Spice Le Marc Lip Crème ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with soft, warm undertones and a satin finish.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Sugar and Spice Le Marc Lip Crème ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with soft, warm undertones and a satin finish.

34.

34. Turks and Caicos Fenty Beauty

Fenty Beauty

PPermanent. $18.00/0.06 oz.

A-

Turks and Caicos is a deep, bluish-teal with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had rich color payoff that adhered evenly across my...

Turks and Caicos is a deep, bluish-teal with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had rich color payoff that adhered evenly across my...

35.

35. Ya Dig Fenty Beauty

Fenty Beauty

PPermanent. $18.00/0.06 oz.

B+

Fenty Beauty Ya Dig Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, cornflower blue with cool, almost violet undertones and a satin finish.

Fenty Beauty Ya Dig Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, cornflower blue with cool, almost violet undertones and a satin finish.

36.

36. 100 Degrees Urban Decay

Urban Decay

LELimited Edition. $18.00/0.11 oz.

B+

Urban Decay 100 Degrees Vice Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a bright, medium pinky-coral with warm undertones and a glossy, shiny finish.

Urban Decay 100 Degrees Vice Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a bright, medium pinky-coral with warm undertones and a glossy, shiny finish.

Glossover Breakdown

96%

Average Score
A
34
B
2
C
0
D
0
F
0
Glossover Averages
product
9.5
pigmentation
10
texture
9.5
longevity
9.5
application
5
Total
96%
product
9.5
pigmentation
10
texture
9.5
longevity
9.5
application
5
Total
96%


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