The bestselling lipsticks on Adore Beauty right now
WORDS BY MAGGIE ZHOU
Seven brands made the cut.
Finding a dependable, reliable lipstick is tough, even for the beauty aficionados among us. Is it too much? Does it smudge too quickly? Is the colour okay? It’s why, for many of us, a full face of makeup doesn’t always include lipstick.
But hitting the lipstick jackpot can change all that – the perfect lipstick can make you feel unstoppable. And what better time to find your ideal formula as we dive, headfirst, into a recession? It’s the lipstick effect after all; in the midst of an economic crisis, the sales of affordable luxury items rise.
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Figuring out which lipstick shade best suits you can be a lengthy process. To speed it up, we thought we’d consult the experts. We hit up retailer Adore Beauty and its Beauty Editor Sadaf Razi to see which lipsticks Australians are buying en masse.
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
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Price: $42
“Thanks to the universal power of TikTok, this ‘not quite a balm, not quite a gloss’ is famed for its wine-stained shade that’s said to suit every skin tone,” says Sadaf.
Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain in Forever Pink
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Price: $68
“We love a multipurpose product. Enriched with pumpkin seed oil, blackberry fruit extract and cranberry extract, it delivers a your-lips-but-better finish. A good one for everyday use,” Sadaf says.
Mac Cosmetics Lipstick in Velvet Teddy
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Price: $32
“The perfect nude lipstick doesn’t exi… If you’re looking for the perfect browny [and] pink lip shade, Velvet Teddy reigns supreme. A personal favourite, the creamy, cushiony texture also makes this bestseller a dream to apply,” Sadaf says.
Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick in Ringleader
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Price: $21.95
“Promising to stay put for up to 12 hours, this easy-to-use (and affordable) intense matte, liquid lippy delivers all-day wear, even on dry pouts,” says Sadaf.
Mac Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in Honeylove
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Price: $34
“Think of Honeylove as Velvet Teddy’s more subdued counterpart. With a shine-free and matte finish, its warm, medium-beige tone has become a beloved shade for every nude lip lover,” says Sadaf.
Benefit Benetint Lip and Cheek Tint
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Price: $38
“Originally created for the nipples of exotic dancers (yes, seriously), Benetint is a staple in many of our makeup bags at Adore Beauty,” Sadaf says. “It has oomph, staying power and it’s multi-purpose. Could it get any better?”
Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Ultra-Comfort Transfer-Proof Lipstick in Baby Doll
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Price: $31
“We all [love] Huda Kattan for her lip combos, so it’s no surprise these liquid mattes are bestsellers. Transfer-proof and comfy on the lips, this formula ticks all the boxes,” Sadaf says.
Mac Cosmetics Cremesheen Lipstick in Modesty
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Price: $34
“Mac has perfected their super wearable lip shades (that also sit at a comfortable price point),” says Sadaf. “That’s why [it has] loyal devotees of pretty much every shade. Modesty is for those who are partial to a soft, ethereal pink.”
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Colour Balm in Bountiful Blush
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Price: $42
“One of Adore Beauty’s reviews says this is the perfect amount of colour and moisture,” says Sadaf. “We may be biased, but we definitely agree. The pencil structure also means no leakage or messy applications.”
Dior Dior Addict Lip Tint in Natural Peach
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Price: $62
“Nothing feels as luxe as swiping on a Dior lip product, we won’t hear otherwise,” says Sadaf. “Having all the prerequisites of the perfect all-rounder shade, this peachy tint is transfer-proof, infused with cherry oil and also hydrates lips for 24 hours. Go on, treat yourself.”
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