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Best Lipsticks Over $15 – 2018

Best in Beauty 2018
Lipsticks Over $15

Happy National Lipstick Day 2018! Here is an updated list of the best lipsticks I’ve tried and tested that are currently available and are priced at $15 or higher. You’ll see lots of classic MAC Lipsticks along with decadent formulas like Pat McGrath MatteTrance/LuxeTrance, NARS Audacious Lipsticks, and Guerlain Rouge Gs, but also mid-end to lower high-end favorites from Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks and Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipsticks.

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Top 100 Lipsticks

A+

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Strange LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, reddish-brown with warm undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Sorry Not Sorry LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium, pinky-plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $34.00/0.20 oz.

Burberry Brilliant Violet Liquid Lip Velvet ($34.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium-dark berry plum with cooler undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Lavish LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, dark brown with subtle, warm rosy undertones and a satin finish. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath She's Heaven LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark brown with subtle, warm rosy undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $22.00/0.12 oz.

Make Up For Ever C208 Artist Rouge Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bold, bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with subtle, blue undertones and a satin finish. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Beautiful Creature LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark reddish plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $34.00/0.20 oz.

Burberry Bright Plum Liquid Lip Velvet ($34.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is deep, reddish plum with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Unfaithful LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $26.00/0.15 oz.

Cayenne is a vibrant, medium orange-red with warm undertones and a satin sheen. The color payoff was opaque in one stroke, which went on evenly and smoothly across my lips and never tugged. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $28.00/0.14 oz.

Shiseido Bloodstone (RD503) Rouge Rouge Lipstick ($28.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep red with subtle, warm undertones and fine, ruby red pearl. Read full review.
A+
A+

13.

13. Tarte Escape

PPermanent. $21.00/0.12 oz.

Tarte Escape Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, medium pinky-plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $36.00/0.07 oz.

Tom Ford Dylan Lips & Boys Lip Color ($36.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with neutral undertones and a satin finish. Read full review.
A+

15.

15. Guerlain #21

PPermanent. $32.00/0.12 oz.

Guerlain #21 Rouge G de Guerlain Lip Color (2018) ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, pinky-red with cool undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A+
A+

PPermanent. $18.00/0.11 oz.

Urban Decay Tryst Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a "red-fuchsia [with a Cream finish]." Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Madame Greige LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium mauve with neutral-to-cool undertones and a satin sheen. Read full review.
A+

19.

19. Tarte 5 O'Clock

PPermanent. $21.00/0.12 oz.

Tarte 5 O'Clock Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Realness LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with warmer undertones and a satin finish. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $32.00/0.08 oz.

Hourglass Protector GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium-dark berry with hints of magenta and a natural sheen. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $34.00/0.20 oz.

Oxblood (53) is a deep, muted plum with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had good pigmentation--just shy of truly full coverage--that applied evenly and smoothly across the lips. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $32.00/0.08 oz.

Hourglass Liberator GIRL Lip Stylo ($32.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark berry with reddish undertones and a natural sheen. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $38.00/0.22 oz.

Art Deco (502) is a rich, raspberry red with cool undertones and a cream finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, velvety consistency that spread evenly and easily across the lips and didn't gather in my lip lines. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $28.00/0.14 oz.

Shiseido Rose Crush (RD715) Rouge Rouge Lipstick ($28.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum with warm undertones and a creamy, lightly glossy finish. Read full review.
A+

26.

26. NARS Shirley

PPermanent. $34.00/0.14 oz.

NARS Shirley Audacious Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep red with subtle, warm undertones and a creamy, lightly glossy finish. Read full review.
A+

PPermanent. $37.00/0.13 oz.

Bobbi Brown Berry Rose Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy plum with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A+

28.

28. MAC Viva Glam I

PPermanent. $18.50/0.10 oz.

MAC Viva Glam I Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark red with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $18.00/0.11 oz.

Urban Decay Hitch Hike Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a "brick rose [with a Comfort Matte finish]." Read full review.
A

31.

31. Guerlain #78

PPermanent. $32.00/0.12 oz.

Guerlain #78 Rouge G de Guerlain Lip Color (2018) ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark berry with subtle, cool undertones and multi-colored pearl. Read full review.
A

32.

32. NARS Kate

PPermanent. $34.00/0.14 oz.

NARS Kate Audacious Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium purple with warm, pink undertones and a creamy, lightly glossy finish. Read full review.
A

33.

33. MAC Dubonnet

PPermanent. $18.50/0.10 oz.

MAC Dubonnet Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep red with warm, brown undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $18.00/0.11 oz.

Urban Decay Firebird Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a "deep fuchsia [with a Cream finish]." Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $24.00/0.25 oz.

Braised is a medium-dark, plummy red with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had opaque coverage that went on evenly and smoothly across the lips. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $18.00/0.11 oz.

Urban Decay Wrath Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a "metallic red [with a Metallized finish]." Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $36.00/0.07 oz.

Tom Ford Hiro Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a bright, bold, medium-dark orange-red with strong, red undertones and fine golden-orange shimmer. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $26.00/0.15 oz.

Bite Beauty Kale Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a deep, blackened green with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. Read full review.
A

39.

39. NARS Stefania

PPermanent. $34.00/0.14 oz.

NARS Stefania Audacious Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, magenta fuchsia with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A

41.

41. MAC Marsala

PPermanent. $21.00/0.12 oz.

MAC Marsala Liptensity Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish berry with subtle, cool undertones and satiny sheen. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $37.00/0.13 oz.

Bobbi Brown Bond Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, muted plum with subtle, warm undertones and a lightly glossy, cream finish. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $24.00/0.25 oz.

Bite Beauty Candied Amuse Bouche Liquified Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.25 fl. oz.) is a vibrant, medium pinky-red with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A

44.

44. NARS Audrey

PPermanent. $34.00/0.14 oz.

Audrey is a ric,h, medium-dark red-plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. The pigmentation was completely opaque in a single layer. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $54.00/0.10 oz.

Tom Ford Beauty Discretion Lip Color ($54.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a dark plum with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $28.00/0.14 oz.

Shiseido Rouge Rum Punch (RD504) Rouge Rouge Lipstick ($28.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plummy-berry with cooler undertones and a soft sheen. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $18.00/0.06 oz.

Fenty Beauty Ma'damn Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $37.00/0.13 oz.

Bobbi Brown Uber Rose Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, cool undertones and a creamy, lightly glossy finish. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $34.00/0.20 oz.

Burberry Fawn (05) Liquid Lip Velvet ($34.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is deep plum with hints of rose and a subtle, warmer undertone paired with a cream finish. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Tropicalia LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark coral-orange with warm, orange undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $26.00/0.15 oz.

Sour Cherry is a bold, bright, medium-dark red with cool, blue undertones and a cream finish. It had rich color payoff with a smooth, creamy consistency that applied easily and yielded even coverage in a single stroke. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $18.00/0.11 oz.

Urban Decay Manic Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a "rosy wine [with a Cream finish]." Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Venus in Furs MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark, rosy mauve with warm undertones and a satin finish. Read full review.
A

54.

54. NARS Grace

PPermanent. $34.00/0.14 oz.

NARS Audacious Lipstick: Catherine, Juliette, Natalie, Grace, Geraldine Today, I’m reviewing some of the more coral shades in the new NARS Audacious Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.14 oz.) range. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $26.00/0.15 oz.

Bite Beauty Pickled Ginger Amuse Bouche Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as an "electric coral." Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Modern Woman MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. Read full review.
A

57.

57. MAC Russian Red

PPermanent. $18.50/0.10 oz.

MAC Russian Red Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $54.00/0.10 oz.

Casablanca is a deep pink with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had rich color coverage with a smooth, creamy texture that wasn't too thick or too thin, so it helped to smooth out my lip texture a bit but didn't settle into my lip lines noticeably. Read full review.
A

59.

59. NARS Carmen

PPermanent. $34.00/0.14 oz.

Carmen is a vibrant, medium red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a cream finish. It had intense pigmentation that drenched the lips with opaque coverage in a single stroke. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $28.00/0.12 oz.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Shush, Blush Le Marc Liquid Lip Crème ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, plummy rose with warm undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A

61.

61. Guerlain #41

PPermanent. $32.00/0.12 oz.

Guerlain #41 Rouge G de Guerlain Lip Color (2018) ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, medium pinky-coral with warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $37.00/0.13 oz.

Bobbi Brown Pink Guava Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "pink tangerine." It's a bright, medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. Read full review.
A

63.

63. NARS Dominique

PPermanent. $34.00/0.14 oz.

Dominique is a muted, medium purple with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. The color coverage was opaque in one layer, while the consistency was smooth, creamy without being too slippery, and easy to maneuver across the lips as it never dragged. Read full review.
A

64.

64. MAC Twig

PPermanent. $18.50/0.10 oz.

MAC Twig Lipstick ($18.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink with warm undertones and a satin finish. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $37.00/0.13 oz.

Bobbi Brown Plum Rose Luxe Lip Color ($37.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a rich plum with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Faux Pas MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark lavender with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $18.50/0.10 oz.

MAC Candy Yum Yum Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a neon, cotton candy pink with strong, blue undertones and a satin finish. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $18.00/0.11 oz.

Backtalk is a muted, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had good pigmentation--just shy of full coverage--with a lightly creamy texture that applied evenly on the lips. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $32.00/0.12 oz.

Estee Lauder Slowburn (130) Hi-Lustre Pure Color Envy Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep,coppery red with warm undertones and fine gold, copper, and red shimmer. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $28.00/0.14 oz.

Shiseido Crime of Passion (RD311) Rouge Rouge Lipstick ($28.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, medium pink-coral with warm undertones and very fine, golden pearl. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $18.00/0.11 oz.

1993 is a deep, muted brown with warmer undertones and a cream finish. It had rich, opaque pigmentation that applied evenly across the lips. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $26.00/0.15 oz.

Pepper is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color payoff that applied evenly with smooth, opaque coverage that was comfortable to wear. Read full review.
A

73.

73. MAC Rebel

PPermanent. $18.50/0.10 oz.

Rebel is a deep berry with cool undertones and a satin finish and very fine pearl. It had semi-opaque color coverage in a single layer, which was hard to build up to full coverage as the consistency had moderate slip. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $26.00/0.15 oz.

Rhubarb is a muted, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had excellent pigmentation paired with a lightweight, creamy texture that glided on without tugging but did not slide around too easily. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $32.00/0.12 oz.

Estee Lauder Naked Ambition (120) Hi-Lustre Pure Color Envy Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rusty red with warm undertones and fine gold and copper pearl. Read full review.
A

76.

76. NARS Dayle

PPermanent. $34.00/0.14 oz.

NARS Dayle Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium lavender mauve with neutral-to-warm undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A

PPermanent. $38.00/0.14 oz.

Pat McGrath Soft Core MatteTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. Read full review.
A

78.

78. MAC Lady Danger

PPermanent. $18.50/0.10 oz.

Lady Danger is a bright, medium-dark orange-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. The consistency was lightly creamy but did not feel slick or emollient, so there was little shine and a heavier feel overall. Read full review.
A

79.

79. MAC Brave Red

PPermanent. $18.50/0.10 oz.

MAC Brave Red Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a medium-dark red with warm, yellow undertones and cream finish with very faint pearl. Read full review.
A-

80.

80. NARS Barbara

PPermanent. $34.00/0.14 oz.

Barbara is a medium, rosy beige with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had rich, opaque pigmentation that covered the lips evenly. Read full review.
A-

PPermanent. $37.00/0.13 oz.

Bobbi Brown Guava Luxe Lip Color ($37.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a bright, medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a lightly glossy, cream finish. Read full review.
A-

PPermanent. $21.00/0.12 oz.

MAC Mulling Spices Liptensity Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, medium-dark red with strong, cool, pink undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A-

PPermanent. $18.00/0.11 oz.

Urban Decay Perversion Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a "black [with a Comfort Matte finish]." Read full review.
A-

PPermanent. $37.00/0.13 oz.

Bobbi Brown Desert Rose Luxe Lip Color ($37.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. Read full review.
A-
A-

PPermanent. $32.00/0.12 oz.

Estee Lauder Naked Truth Hi-Lustre Pure Color Envy Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink-coral with a golden, frosted shimmer. Read full review.
A-

90.

90. MAC MAC Red

PPermanent. $18.50/0.10 oz.

MAC Red is a bright, medium-dark pinky-red with cool, blue undertones and a satin sheen. It had semi-opaque color payoff--you could see my lip freckle peeking through--and an even translucency, so the natural lip color will come through slightly, but it is still a more dramatic color on the lips. Read full review.
B+

92.

92. MAC Craving

PPermanent. $18.50/0.10 oz.

MAC Craving Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "burst of plum" and has an amplified creme finish. Read full review.
B+

94.

94. MAC Brick-o-la

PPermanent. $18.50/0.10 oz.

MAC Brick-o-la Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone berry" and has an amplified creme finish. Read full review.


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