best lipstick brands

 ‘Tis the season of soirées and festivities, which for many of us means getting a few new looks together to toast in the celebrations. And while the obvious train of thought leads to shopping for a new dress or some bedazzling jewelry, it’s also a wonderful time to get a little playful with your lip color. It’s not enough to shop for a new lipstick, however. These long nights, family dinners, and even matrimonies require long hours of wear. And just like shopping for comfortable heels you can stand in for hours, you’re expecting your lipstick to stay put, not smudge, and look pristine through the hours. 

That’s why we tested dozens of long-lasting lipsticks ahead of these times to see which didn’t transfer onto champagne glasses and looked unbothered for hours. Of course, we inspected how each felt on our lips, how easy it was to apply, and whether there were plenty of fun colors to choose from. After hours of wear, we found the best long-lasting lipsticks in each category, be it gloss, matte, liquid, or cream. Whatever tickles your fancy, there’s a lipstick to accompany your long days and nights. Let’s kiss goodbye the days where lipstick would fade in half an hour, and welcome some of our favorite options below.