Lipstick That Actually Lasts: 7 Best Long-Wearing Brands

By Eliza • Apr 11, 2015 MD

Makeup lovers everywhere just want their lipstick to stay put. No more bleeding into the lines around the mouth, and no more having to reapply every few minutes. Lipstick can rev up your look and give your face color. Whether you want something subtle or bright and beautiful, there are brands of lipstick that promise to stay on all day so you can go about your day without worry. Stock up on these lipsticks, and life will never be the same. If you are also interested in keeping your skin healthy beneath your makeup, check out our guide on skincare tips for flawless makeup.

If you're looking for the absolute best long-wearing options, here is a quick overview of our top picks:

| Brand | Product | Claimed Wear Time | |-------|---------|-------------------| | Cover Girl | Outlast All-Day | Up to 8 hours | | Revlon | Colorstay Overtime | Up to 7 hours | | Stila | Stay All Day | Up to 6 hours |

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1. Cover Girl Outlast All-Day Lipcolor

Cover Girl Outlast All-Day Lipcolor This product from Cover Girl claims to last for a full eight hours with a gloss that goes over the top to prevent drying and to encourage the color to stay put. There are eight colors available so you can take your pick of shades. You can even layer colors to get just the one you want. This brand is readily available in drugstores and at cosmetics counters, so you won’t have any trouble finding it.

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2. Max Factor Lipfinity

Max Factor Lipfinity Max Factor is a great brand. The line has tons of choices and is affordable and easy to find. To top it off, the Lipfinity lipsticks are touted as long lasting, and testers say the formula stays put for many hours, even when eating or rubbing your lips. Choose from neutral or bright shades of color to meet your needs.

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3. Stay All Day by Stila

Stay All Day by Stila There are 10 great shades available in this line from Stila, ranging from nude to bright pink. There’s something for everyone! The formula is said to last for up to 6 hours, no matter what you do during that time. This lipstick is also infused with vitamin E and other nutrients that moisturize your lips. The lightweight lipstick will stay where you want it to without feeling heavy or thick. For more makeup ideas, explore our list of must-have makeup products for every season.

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4. Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lip Color

Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lip Color With coverage that lasts for 7 hours, you are going to love this lipstick. Made by Revlon, you can find it virtually anywhere, and you will never be disappointed with the color choices available. The product features a double-ended wand so that you can apply the lipstick and the gloss at one time.

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5. Clinique High Impact Lip Color

Clinique High Impact Lip Color This one is a bit pricier than others on the list, but it’s totally worth the splurge. Reviewers rave about this lipstick because it stays put for hours, even during meals, and it contains SPF so it offers protection from the sun at the same time. There are loads of colors in this line so you can get the exact shade you want. If you are heading out into the sun, consider reading up on the best sunscreens to wear under makeup.

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6. Guerlain Kiss Kiss Lipstick

Guerlain Kiss Kiss Lipstick On the higher end of the price range, this lipstick is a bit of an investment, but reviewers can’t say enough good things about it. From its subtle vanilla scent to its stay-put formula, there is nothing about this lipstick you won’t love. It promises to never feather out, and the color is said to stay totally true for many hours.

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7. Estee Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick

Estee Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick It comes from Estee Lauder, so you know it has to be good. This lipstick stays in place for up to 5 hours and remains creamy and beautiful looking the entire time. There are several colors to choose from, and the formula of this lipstick makes it go on smooth and lovely with every application.

Here are a few quick tips for making any lip color last longer:

  • Exfoliate your lips beforehand
  • Apply a lip primer or light layer of concealer
  • Use a lip liner to define the edges

What’s your favorite long-lasting lipstick brand? Will you try one of these today? Let us know which one!

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  • Cindy

    2015-04-11T16:34:41.665Z

    Senegence definitely stays on the longest!
  • ToshNat

    2015-04-11T18:13:43.399Z

    I have Clinique and its gorgeous!
  • Felicity

    2015-04-11T11:57:32.050Z

    Best I've found in Australia has to be Shanghai Suzy - available online and very affordable.
  • Brittany

    2015-04-12T01:14:29.650Z

    If you forgo the gloss balm that comes with Cover Girl Outlast, you can get almost 24 hours out of it. It lasts me an entire 12 hour ER shift and then some!
  • Jodilinrocks

    2015-04-12T13:46:06.824Z

    Coulor last world
  • Clee000

    2015-04-11T18:07:20.406Z

    Where is mac??
  • Mama

    2015-04-12T05:53:44.660Z

    Nouba matt stays all day long.
  • pratimag101

    2015-04-11T13:34:26.873Z

    Nars lipstick stays on very well.
  • Purpleish

    2015-04-11T21:46:53.733Z

    Lancôme, anyone?
  • Sydney

    2015-04-11T13:43:16.869Z

    Ok, this doesn't have to go with this but it still is about makeup. If you are against animal testing, DO NOT use Loreal products.
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