15 Unusual Lipstick Formulas You Haven't Tried Yet

The cushion makeup trend quickly expanded out of the compact foundation category to other makeup products, but I'm especially fond of how they work on lips. Lip colors with cushion tips have two obvious (and glorious) benefits. The flocked tip offers major control when it comes to application (no errant pigment anywhere!), and they make you feel like a soft teddy bear is using its paw to put on your makeup. The formulas inside aren't restricted to full-coverage mattes — they apply gloss just as beautifully.

Sephora Collection Wonderful Cushion Matte Lip Cream ($8)