15 Long-Lasting Lipsticks That Don’t Come Off (Even When Eating or Drinking)

This is the liquid lipstick for people who hate how lipstick feels. Four times thinner than traditional lip products, the formula is weightless, smudge-proof and ultra-matte. But don’t worry, its color is twice as intense thanks to an innovative gradual evaporation process that allows the pigments to intensify while drying. Expect about eight hours of wear from one swipe, without any of that dry, flaky feeling.

Fast Facts

• Type: Liquid
• Finish: Velvet matte
• Shades: 18
• Wear Time: Hours
• Best for: Everyday/etc.

Fans swear by this liquid formula for its bold color payoff and plush texture. It gets bonus points for its hydrating ingredients like dicalcium phosphate (which nurtures lips), and offers 8-hour wear without drying lips. Plus, the applicator is easy to use, so you don’t risk unintentionally coloring outside of the lines.

Fast Facts

• Type: Liquid
• Finish: Matte
• Shades: 38
• Wear Time: 8 Hours
• Best for: Everyday

With over 4,000 positive reviews on Sephora alone, Rihanna’s cult-favorite lip color lives up to all the hype. It boasts a weightless, long-wearing consistency with a soft-matte finish that stays put. You’ll find shades ranging from the perfect universal red to a more muted peachy nude. Not only are all the shades head-turning, they’re also made to flatter all skin tones. Let’s hear it for Riri!

Fast Facts

• Type: Liquid
• Finish: Matte
• Shades: 7
• Wear Time: 8 to 10 hours
• Best for: Special occasions

The secret to a matte lipstick that doesn’t flake or crack? A formula that moves with your lips instead of just sitting on top of them. This liquefied pigment has a zero-gravity feel and super flexible hold, so it’s just as comfortable as wearing nothing at all. The color goes on bold and locks onto lips when dry, creating a smudge-proof look that you won’t have to think twice about. Not to mention the precise doe-foot applicator makes application a breeze, resulting in unreal color payoff.

Fast Facts

• Type: Liquid
• Finish: Matte
• Shades: 20
• Wear Time: 5 to 6 hours
• Best for: Office

Never judge a lipstick by its price tag. This $9 fan-favorite is proof that good things come in really affordable packages. From a thin, lightweight feel to an intense dose of color, this ultra-matte lipstick is our former style editor’s MVP for a reason. She swears by it over any other pricey option and loves how it stays painted on (forever and ever). With its transfer-proof technology, it’s hard to argue with her.

Fast Facts

• Type: Liquid
• Finish: Matte
• Shades: 16
• Wear Time: 6 hours
• Best for: Special occasions

We praise Stila’s Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick like we do its eyeliner, because it actually does what it says: It stays all day. This classic formula adheres to lips for a marathon 12 hours, while providing a hit of hydration (thanks to vitamin E and avocado oil) to prevent them from getting too parched.

Fast Facts

• Type: Liquid
• Finish: Matte, sheer and shimmer 
• Shades: 35
• Wear Time: 12 Hours
• Best for: Special occasions and everyday

With over 70 shades that range from your everyday nudes and power reds to unique hues like lavender and forest green, you're sure to find a color for any occasion. Expansive color offerings aside, the formula is also praised for its creamy, full coverage.

As one Sephora reviewer shares, "This lip stain is amazing. It applies easily and lasts all day. I'm a teacher and this product allows me to apply in the morning and not worry about it throughout my day. My daughter also uses a red shade of this stain for her dance recitals and it works great!"

Fast Facts

• Type: Liquid
• Finish: Matte
• Shades: 73
• Wear Time: 10 to 12 hours
• Best for: Special events

Finally, some Chanel we can afford. This glides on smoothly like a lip gloss but leaves behind none of the stickiness. Once it dries, it delivers a velvety texture that looks luminous but never flat. Whipped up with a combination of polymers (to hold color onto lips), waxes, lip-nourishing plant oils and protecting antioxidants, it’s like skin-care for your lips. And this Parisian-chic tube is totally worth the price tag (at least in our opinion).

Fast Facts

• Type: Liquid
• Finish: Velvety
• Shades: 13
• Wear Time:
• Best for: Special occasions

Our favorite thing about this lipstick line? It comes in a range of enduring textures (from matte to metallic), which can be layered for a totally custom look. Mix and match however you want, because its Advanced Polymer Technology keeps this lipstick exactly where you need it—no feathering in sight.

Fast Facts

• Type: Liquid
• Finish: Velvety matte
• Shades: 12
• Wear Time: 8 hours
• Best for: Everyday wear

With so many lipsticks out in the world, reviews mean everything. And this one has nearly 1,000 5-star reviews on Sephora alone. It’s easy to see why: the creamy and pigmented formula glides on smoothly but dries to be flexible and matte—without skimping on nourishing ingredients. This version is infused with raspberry stem cells that keeps your pout feeling hydrated all day long.

Fast Facts

• Type: Liquid
• Finish: Matte
• Shades: 30
• Wear Time: 8
• Best for: Everyday

We’d be willing to place bets on this formula as the best long-lasting drugstore lipstick around. It’s pigmented, it’s smooth and it locks onto lips for all-day wear, regardless of how many Swedish Fish you snack on at your desk. The unique, pointed applicator also makes it super easy to create a defined border without relying on a lip liner.

Fast Facts

• Type: Liquid
• Finish: Matte
• Shades: 36
• Wear Time: 16
• Best for: Everyday

Forget what you know about typical mattes, because this lip marker feels like you’re wearing absolutely nothing on your lips. The soft stain goes on and dries almost instantly, leaving behind a kiss of natural, buildable color that won’t fade or feather easily. Layer a lip balm or clear gloss on top, as you would on bare lips to give it a boost of moisture. TL;DR: This is a low-maintenance must-have for those minimal makeup days.

Fast Facts

• Type: Marker
• Finish: Soft stain
• Shades: 4
• Wear Time: 6 to 8 hours
• Best for: Everyday

A K-beauty fave, this lip tint glides on smoothly as you first put it on your lips, and it stays put long after you apply it. The matte finish is velvety rather than flat and despite the lighter texture, it delivers an impressive amount of color.

As one Amazon reviewer says, "I love how soft and whipped the formula is. I can easily use my finger to smudge and blur the color on my lips."

Fast Facts

• Type: Liquid
• Finish: Tinted stain
• Shades: 44
• Wear Time: Up to 6 hours
• Best for: Everyday

What sets this liquid lipstick apart from most is its shiny finish and unique formula, which requires a vigorous five-second shake to be activated before you use it. Once it goes on, it's known to go the extra mile, lasting through meals and drinks with minimal transfer, while somehow maintaining a level of moisture.

One Sephora reviewer raves, "This morning, I put it on around 7:30 am, ate breakfast, had coffee, ran around doing errands, ate lunch, drank a ton of water...and 7 hours later, it looks like I just applied it!"

Fast Facts

• Type: Liquid
• Finish: Glossy
• Shades: 19
• Wear Time: Up to 16 hours
• Best for: Special occasions

If you've come to equate "long-lasting" with "very drying," this lipstick from MAC might surprise you with its almost balmy texture. The lipstick features moisture-coated powder pigments that leave you with a blurred, but buildable coverage in a true matte finish.

"This formula is designed to basically have a matte finish but also provide moisture. Did you hear that? A matte lipstick that also provides MOISTURE! It's the holy grail. It's what everyone woman has been asking for! How can you not love it?? This leaves more of a soft, almost stained, look to your lips. And also, one swipe is more than pigmented. You won't need more," shares one Ulta reviewer.

Fast Facts

• Type: Lipstick
• Finish: Matte
• Shades: 23
• Wear Time: 12 hours
• Best for: Everyday