With so many liquid lipsticks out there, how can you break through the noise to discover which brand is for you?
Below, we've rounded up the best drugstore liquid lipstick options that are low-cost, ranging from matte, satin, metallic, gloss, and lacquer finishes. These choices for the best liquid lipstick prove that beauty products (in particular, liquid lips) don't have to be luxury or super pricey to get a perfect end look.
1. Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick
Noted from famous beauty influencer Laura Lee as "gorgeous with a comfortable feel," Maybelline hit the nail on the head when it comes to a liquid matte lipstick. While many lip liquids in matte dry down uncomfortably on the lips and show fine lines and crack, the Matte Ink formula is a tad bit mousier.
Additionally, the name isn't kidding around! When they say Super Stay it means super stay...ing on forever.
(Amazon, $6.64)
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2. e.l.f. Liquid Matte Lipstick
Fans rave about the texture of e.l.f.'s formula. As it's tricky to get a matte liquid lip that feels both truly matte and comfortable of the lips, e.l.f's creamy texture glides on smooth and dries down with more flexibility (but also matte), making the seemingly impossible, possible.
In addition to the matte formula, e.l.f. also carries the metallic finish for the $5 price point, and for the budget-friendly beauty go-ers, a $1 liquid lip as well.
(Amazon, $8.18)
3. AOA Wonder Matte Liquid Lipstick
Speaking of a $1 price point, what could be more fun than experimenting with tons of different shades when all you have to spend is one dollar? From pretty purples and blues, to your perfect nude, by trying a whole bunch of $1 liquid lips you're bound to find the color that fits you best (even those shades you may be too scared to try initially).
Miss A's $1 formula comes in over thirty shades and truly encompass shade diversity fitting both warm and cool undertones. And even though the formula only cost $1, the product itself is quality with nice elasticity on the lips.
(Miss A, $1)
4. NYX Slip Tease Lip Lacquer
The claim to fame with the Slip Tease Lip Lacquer? The hourglass applicator. Giving your lips the perfect amount of evenly applied coverage, the applicator makes it easier to cover those hard to reach places.
Along with the applicator, the highly pigmented color last throughout the day and night! Bonus fact: the formula smells like thin mints.
(Ulta, $6.99)
5. Wet n Wild MegaLast Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick
When it comes to liquid lipstick, "Wet n Wild stepped up their game" with the catsuit formula, according to beauty influencer Tati. While the shade range and the formula give this product a lot of thumbs up, it's important not to forget the applicator.
The doe foot on the applicator makes putting on the liquid lip easy, and hugs perfectly in all the right spots.
(Amazon, $3.51)