Luxe Lipsticks Infuse Color with Moisture in New Formulas

Emma Watson for Lancôme Rouge in Love

Emma Watson for Lancôme Rouge in Love

The days of drying, dull lipsticks are over. In the past few years, cosmetic companies have heard the complaints of uncomfortable color and dry, chapped lips, so they’ve crafted new ways to slick on your lip color without making the experience something you’ll regret. This new generation of lipsticks infuses color with comfort, giving you a more soothing way to pump up the color on your pout. The new formula does have one caveat: you won’t be getting the bold, bright color that you’ll find from some more matte shades, so don’t expect a full-on Marilyn red or a perfect Mad Men rouge. So give your makeup bag a makeover and leave those heavy formulas at home — slick on one of these picks and you might never go back. The best part? No liners or precision necessary, you might not even need a mirror if you’ve got a steady hand. These user-friendly lip colors might just revolutionize your makeup routine.

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Sheer Candy

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Sheer Candy

YSL Beauty has already created a slew of cult-favorite beauty picks. The brand’s Touché Eclat is in the arsenal of just about every makeup artist and gilt tubes of YSL Rouge Volupté are also a favorite for those who love runway-ready colors. The latest addition to the Rouge Volupté family is the new Sheer Candy formula ($32), which replaces YSL’s signature gold with a sleek silver bullet and lightens up the formula of Rouge Volupté with the addition of vitamins, antioxidant fruit oils and more. The ultra-light texture and hint of color, which ranges from sheer reds to barely-there nudes and subtle plums, lasts for almost eight hours. And long after the colors fade, your lips will still feel moist and soft, courtesy hyaluronic acid spheres and candellila resin, which lock in moisture.

Available at Sephora.

Lancôme Rouge in Love

Lancôme Rouge in Love

While you might have to sacrifice pigmentation for moisture in some lipsticks, Lancôme has managed to infuse high potency pigments with a moisturizing and comfortable formula in their Rouge in Love lipsticks ($26). The Rouge in Love formula provides medium to full coverage depending on the shade. The range is divided into three categories, ranging from fresh, light colors in the Jolie Matin group to fashion forward shades in the Boudoir Time grouping and gold-infused, glossy colors in the Tonight is my Night category. The lipstick’s high-gloss finish comes courtesy of a unique blend of silicons and polymers, which also give a long-lasting finish and comfortable wear.

Available at Sephora.

Guerlain Shine Automatique

Guerlain Shine Automatique Hydrating Lip Shine

Guerlain isn’t usually known for pushing the envelope when it comes to formulations — they’re a heritage brand, after all. But the storied French brand has released Shine Automatique Hydrating Lip Shine ($35), an easy-to-use one-handed lipstick that takes the brand outside of granny territory and into contention with big names such as Lancôme and Chanel. The unique tube delivers color via a sliding lever, which means that there’s no lid to lose or come off in your purse. Just slide the G up and the bullet reveals itself, ready for you to use. The formula includes pearl pigments, which leaves your lips super shiny and slightly sparkling. The colors won’t last all day, but with a tube that’s so fun to use, you might just find excuses to use it a little more often than necessary.

Available at Sephora.

Dior Addict Lipstick

Dior Addict Lipstick

If you’re looking for the biggest shade range, the Dior Addict Lipstick ($31) delivers. With almost 30 shades to choose from, Dior has your lips covered whether you’re looking for sheer pink and nude to sheer takes on red and plum. Head to Dior if you’re looking for fashion-forward shades that still feel comfortable on your lips. Of all our picks, the Dior Addict Lipstick feels the most like a lip balm, with an almost creamy finish in some shades and a glossy lacquered shine on others. Another unique perk is that these lipsticks leave a subtle stain on your lips, so long after the comfy glossy finish fades, you’ve still got stunning color to show off.

Available at Sephora.

Images courtesy Lancôme and Sephora

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Author:Christopher Luu for Fashion Trends Daily

Christopher Luu is a Fashion Trends Daily Senior Writer and Menswear Editor.