From the brightest red to the softest pink, every girl has her go-to shade for every mood. July 29th is celebrated as National Lipstick Day – an ode to the most iconic makeup product of all time. One swipe of your go-to lipstick shade is bound to complement any look, irrespective of whether your face has makeup or not. Clearly, no makeup look is complete without the perfect pout. And, there’s no better day than today to stock up on your fave lippies, since it’s raining offers on almost every brand. Like us, if you too are on the lookout for recommendations and want to pick something new but trusted, team POPxo has you covered!
Getting the team to pick just one lipstick that they reach for, was quite a task, TBH. “How to pick just one, there are so many I love,” was the generic question, to which my answer remained constant, “One or none.” So instead of delving into the history of the lipsticks and telling you how it was invented 5,000 years ago or schooling you about the 6 different variations of lipstick available, we’ll save us all some time and skip to the good part, yes? Ahead, team POPxo’s most favourite lipsticks of all time.
Nidhi Kavle (Beauty Editor) – Ruby Woo by MAC
Anwesha Das (Junior Editor) – Coral Kiss by Charlotte Tilbury
I love this lipstick because it moisturises my (otherwise very chapped) lips in one swoop. Though it’s pigmented, it appears more like a subtle stain when applied — just creamier — checking the boxes and making it my everyday shade. Also, it has this smell of vanilla – yum, but faint enough to not make me feel sick.
Sneha Kalra (Junior Editor) – Dusty Rose By Lakme India
Finding a nude-ish shade to ace that no-makeup-makeup look, doesn’t dry out my lips, stays put and doesn’t require constant touch-ups despite constantly snacking, are quite a lot of boxes to check. But this lipstick has managed to fill all my requirements without burning a hole in my pocket. For when I need to go a little shine, a dash of vaseline over this does the trick perfectly.
Naina Sharma (Social Media Manager) – Power Trip by POPxo Makeup
I’m obsessed with the colour and texture of this lipstick and have made it my go-to shade! It takes your look from dab to fab in a jiffy and also has a soft satin-matte finish that makes it look extremely elegant.
Ayushi Verma (Senior Writer) – Angel by Huda Beauty
I love this nude lipstick that fits every plan — work, parties, and events. What I love even more with this lipstick is that even though it’s not matte it stays on for the entire day!
Eden Noronha (Senior Writer) – 007 Raspberry by Dior Beauty
I love a glossy lip. Not only is this one pretty in the bottle, but so pretty on the lips too. And the formula is to die for. It has a minty plumping effect and holographic glitter that makes my pout sparkle. Even in low-light situations, this lippie got me glowing with an unmatched mirror-shine effect.
Nikita Upadhya (Senior Writer) – Make It Happen by Maybelline
If there’s one makeup product I can count on to take on the day, it’s this lipstick. The true berry colour makes me feel empowered, even without a full face of makeup. I love the way it glides on my lips and stays put almost all day long. The colour payoff is simply the USP of this product.
Urvi Shah (Beauty Writer) – Subtle Mauve by Faces Canada
I think I’ve always struggled to find a shade of brown that ‘browned’ the right way. Though I’ve gone through a lot of lippies, it’s safe to say that I always come back to this one.
Hetvi Mehta (Social Media Executive) – Drivers Seat by Smashbox
This is my secret to looking glamorous when lazy because it has a soft shade for when you’re feeling mellow. It is also extremely long-lasting, won’t feather or bleed, and gives you a semi-matte natural-looking pout.
Vanshika Dawar (Content Creator) – Juicy Date by Bobbi Brown
This one is so comfortable on the lips and it has a balmy finish. And it looks oh-so natural, I can wear it every day and it doesn’t make me look like I’m trying too hard!
There you have it! We’re definitely taking cues from each other’s lip shades and brands today. If you’ve been looking for more reasons to shop, we have you covered.
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