Longwear lip color has come a long way from the drying, flaky formulas of the past. Today’s innovations combine impressive staying power with nourishing ingredients and comfortable textures. Whether you prefer a matte finish, a creamy crayon or a lightweight stain, these standout options deliver lasting color without compromising on feel.
CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain ($12)
The cult-favorite lipstain is back with a modern twist. Its felt-tip pen makes precise application easy, while the lightweight formula delivers sheer, buildable color that won’t dry out your lips or feel tight.
SACHEU Lip Liner Stay-N ($14)
This TikTok-viral peel-off liner doubles as a longwear lip stain. Whether you use it to define or fill in, the result is bold, budge-proof color that lasts all day.
VIOLETTE_FR PLUME LIP Moisturizing Feather Matte Lip Whip ($31)
Part lip stain, part liquid lipstick, this French-girl favorite offers a blurred matte finish that feels featherlight and hydrating. Available in five timeless shades.
Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream ($20)
It goes on like a whipped mousse and dries down like your new favorite long-wearing lipstick that never dries you out. Founder Selena Gomez loves shade Inspire.
Haus Labs Le Monster Lip Crayon ($24)
Creamy yet longwearing, this crayon glides on effortlessly and stays vibrant for up to 12 hours. Infused with mango seed oil and peptides, it hydrates while delivering a demi-matte finish in 17 shades (including one shimmer).
MAC Locked Kiss Ink Lipstick ($35)
Available in 15 bold shades, MAC’s latest innovation locks in color for up to 24 hours with a waterproof, transfer-proof formula that feels weightless.
Sarah Creal Beauty Speak for Yourself Hydrating Lipstick ($50)
Designed with mature lips in mind, this flexible, hydrating formula delivers longwear color without settling into lines, proving comfort and performance can coexist.
LYS Beauty Speak Love Moisture Matte Lipstick ($20)
Say goodbye to the drying mattes of the past. This semi-matte lipstick wraps lips in moisture while delivering bold, long-lasting color that stays put for hours.
Patrick Ta Major Headlines Matte Suede Lipstick ($32)
This celeb-approved formula packs a punch with rich pigment and serious staying power. Choose from 10 bold shades, from bright poppy to deep crimson.
Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick ($28)
This blurring matte formula delivers a soft-focus finish that smooths the look of fine lines instead of settling into them. Available in 20 flattering shades, it wears comfortably all day.
Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint ($29)
Once given a moment to dry, this watery formula dries down to a must-have semi-matte finish that stays in place until you wash it off.