The Best Lipsticks of 2023, According to Editors

The Merit Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick ($26) has the pigment of a liquid lipstick, the feel of a lip balm, and the finish of a lip gloss. It has a buildable color payoff with a buttery soft, moisturizing texture, perfect for those who have dry lips. The lipstick has comfortable wear that is lightweight and flexible on the lips. It comes in eight shades ranging from neutrals and browns to pinks, reds, and corals. Read our in-depth review of the Merit Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick. One editor's favorite shades are Tiger, a brick red, 1990, a deep brown, and L'avenue, a berry-brown.

This moisturizing Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick ($19) will keep your lips quenched and plump for hours. It's one of the best lipsticks for dry lips. You won't need to top up with a gloss with this fun option.

How stunning is this It Cosmetics Pillow Lips Collagen-Infused Lipstick in 11:11 ($24)? All you need is one swipe with this high-pigmented formula. It's hydrating and perfect for giving your lips a conditioned feel and a plump appearance.

You don't have to choose between pigment and moisture with the Ilia Color Block High Impact Lipstick in Rococco ($28). It's a hydrating formula with a satin finish that will basically replace your tinted lip balm.

The Makeup By Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick ($26) delivers a bold pigment with a weightless feel. It's a matte lipstick that's nondrying and makes the lips feel soft and suede-like. The long-wearing formula has a smooth-matte, soft-focus finish that looks air brushed. It comes in 20 shades, including reds, pinks, and browns. Read our in-depth review of the Makeup By Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick. One editor's favorite shades are Amanda, a deep plum, Rasa, a midtone rosy pink, and Fanda, a rosy brown.

Selena Gomez's favorite and go-to shade Rare Beauty Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick in Inspire ($20) will be your new favorite bold red. It's a weightless matte lipstick that feels velvety soft on your lips. It's nondrying as well, and it comes in a ton of different shades. Read our in-depth review of the Rare Beauty Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick. One editor loves the shades Inspire, Fearless, a deep, cool-tone brown, Heroic, a berry magenta shade, and Brave, a muted terracotta.

The Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick ($34) is famous for its cult-favorite Pillow Talk shade, but it also comes in a ton of universally flattering shades. It has a matte finish with a long-wearing, buildable formula. It's hydrating and pigmented, and it's the finishing touch to a glam look. Pillow Talk is a stunning nude pink shade for those with lighter skin tones, however, the shade Pillow Talk Medium is perfect for those with darker skin tones. Read our review of the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick.

The About Face Paint-It Matte Lip Color ($16) has a formula so light and flexible, you won't even feel it on your lips. It's a long-wearing, non-drying liquid lipstick with a color payoff that doesn't disappoint. It's an editor-favorite as well; read our in-depth review of the About Face Paint-It Matte Lip Color.

The Beauty Bakerie Matte Lip Whip ($20) has an incredible staying power that lets you eat, drink, and even wear a face mask without transferring. Don't believe us, one of our editors put it to the test; read our in-depth review of the Beauty Bakerie Matte Lip Whip. The formula is smudge-proof and waterproof, and comes in eight shades.

The Stila Stay All Day Long Wear Liquid Lipstick ($22) is not just an editor-favorite but also congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's go-to, specifically in the shade Beso. The long-lasting liquid lipstick has a matte finish but won't dry out the lips. It comes in 24 different colors from bright red to rosy pink. Read our in-depth review of the Stila Stay All Day Long Wear Liquid Lipstick.

The soft cream to matte formula of the Smashbox Always On Cream to Matte Lipstick in Trending ($27) is water resistant and transfer proof. It's perfect for the spring and summertime.

The Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick ($15) has both moisture and staying power. It's a full-coverage, pigmented formula with a matte finish that will actually stain your lips for a flush of color the next day. It comes in so many different shades, including blues, greens, and more.

The Lip Bar Vegan Matte Liquid Lipstick ($13) in Bawse Lady is one editor's go-to red shade. The formula is smooth and soft delivering a bold and pigmented matte finish without drying out the lips. It has a staying power for up to eight hours. Read our review of The Lip Bar Vegan Matte Liquid Lipstick.

You can never go wrong with the Nars Audacious Lipstick in Audrey ($34). It's a creamy formula that doesn't compromise on pigment and color. It's perfect for that red-carpet-ready, glamorous bold lip.

You can never go wrong with a MAC lipstick, and the MAC Lipstick Cream ($21) is a classic that will always be our favorite. This lipstick has a satin finish and comes in a ton of different colors. Plus, it's long wearing.

The Guerlain Rouge G Refillable Lipstick ($34) is an editor-favorite for the flattering red shades it offers with different undertones complimenting a range of skin tones and preferences. The formula is creamy and goes on smoothly, leaving the lips feeling hydrated with no smearing or streaks. One editor's favorite red shades are Rouge du Tigre, Rouge Impérial, and Roi des Rouges. Read our in-depth review of the Guerlain Rouge G Refillable Lipstick.

This iridescent Pat McGrath Labs BlitzTrance Lipstick ($40) will give you a shimmery dose of color that's creamy and shiny. It's a conditioning cream lipstick that comes in four shades. It'll illuminate your lips for a plumper, gloss-like appearance.