The Very Best Lipsticks to Swipe From Sephora — and Not One Is More Than $20

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While you may not be wearing lipstick as much under a protective mask now (and playing up your eyes in public instead), all that likely changes when you're safe in your own home. After all, a swipe of this product is a virtual game changer during hour three of Zoom meetings, or a colorful addition to date nights on the couch.

Even if you don't have any actual holiday plans — or mistletoe kisses — planned at the moment, you just may have celebrations where lipstick can stand out on screen this month and beyond. We surely do, so we've picked out our favorites for $20 or less at Sephora. Every single one has at least an average four-star rating from other shoppers or more, so you don't need to just take our word for it.

Kiss an empty spot in your makeup bag goodbye and check out our picks ahead.

Kaja Air Heart Lightweight Natural Finish Lipstick
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Kaja Air Heart Lightweight Natural Finish Lipstick

Not only are the seven shades of the Kaja Air Heart Lightweight Natural Finish Lipstick ($17) cushiony and pigmented, each one also features hydrating rose extract and a pretty heart shape, too.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte Lipstick
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte Lipstick

This Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte Lipstick ($18) earns top marks with other shoppers, and all 20-plus shades are also currently offered as a buy-one-get-one-free deal, so you don't need to pick just one for that price.

Nars Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil Duo
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Nars Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil Duo

There are three different color combos for this Nars Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil Duo ($20), and each can be used as allover lipstick or double as a liner, too.

Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick
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Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick

Not only does this Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick ($3-$15, originally $15) come in 90-plus colors, it's earned more than 700,000 loves from other Sephora shoppers.

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick
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Urban Decay Vice Lipstick

This popular Urban Decay Vice Lipstick ($19) comes in satin, matte, or metallic options, but they're all rich in nourishing ingredients like aloe vera, jojoba oil, and vitamin E.

KVD Vegan Beauty Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick
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KVD Vegan Beauty Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

This KVD Vegan Beauty Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick ($20) has earned an average 4.6-star rating from other Sephora shoppers for both the satin and metallic finishes.

Artist Couture Caliente Silk Cream Lipstick
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Artist Couture Caliente Silk Cream Lipstick

Can you picture a more perfect red lip for a holiday photo than this popular, "caliente" Artist Couture Caliente Silk Cream Lipstick ($18)?

Clinique Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer
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Clinique Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer

This Clinique Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer ($20) has its own built-in primer to create a smooth base for each of the eight long-lasting, pigmented colors.

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick
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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick

This Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick ($9, originally $18) has earned more than 496,000 loves from other Sephora shoppers and high praise for not feathering or drying out lips either.

Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick
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Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick

All of the colors of this Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick ($20) set into a matte, transfer-free finish while feeling lightweight on your mouth at the same time.

Grande Cosmetics GrandeLipstick Plumping Lipstick, Satin Finish
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Grande Cosmetics GrandeLipstick Plumping Lipstick, Satin Finish

The white core on this Grande Cosmetics GrandeLipstick Plumping Lipstick, Satin Finish ($20) is packed full of hydrating ingredients to add nourishment to whichever bold color you choose.

Sephora Collection Rouge Smooth Shine Lip Crayon
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Sephora Collection Rouge Smooth Shine Lip Crayon

It's not hard to stay with in the lines (of your lips) when grabbing one of the 10 colors of this Sephora Collection Rouge Smooth Shine Lip Crayon ($6, originally $12).

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick
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Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick

As the name hints, each shade of this top-rated Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick ($20) has a creamy, whipped texture that slides right on but, unlike the name, there's no caking.

BareMinerals Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick
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BareMinerals Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick

Moisturizing treats like sea buckthorn and olive oils are among the 19 total vegan ingredients inside each color of this top-rated BareMinerals Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick ($20).

Sephora Collection #Lipstories Lipstick
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Sephora Collection #Lipstories Lipstick

There are more than 2,000 five-star reviews for this Sephora Collection #Lipstories Lipstick ($9) . . . and 56 colors to pick.

Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick
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Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick

The coolest thing about this Huda Beauty Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick ($20) is that each one has a hint of menthol for an actual cooling effect that leaves lips tingling and looking fuller, too.

BareMinerals Gen Nude Liquid Lipstick
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BareMinerals Gen Nude Liquid Lipstick

There are more than 118,000 loves for this BareMinerals Gen Nude Liquid Lipstick ($20) from other Sephora shoppers, and so many of them rave about how creamy and moisturizing it feels.