I've Tried Hundreds of Lipsticks and These 15 Last the Longest

With over 8,500 reviews and an impressive 4.3 stars on Ulta, NYX's beloved lip comes out on top. I choose this lipstick for big, long events like weddings because I know I won't have to reapply often (and it's tiny clutch-friendly).

Singer/beauty entrepreneur/actress/queen of the world Rihanna needed a lipstick that could keep up with her, so she made one. As she said in the press release from the launch, "I wanted a lipstick that wouldn’t budge—even as you eat, even as you make out."

OG beauty YouTuber Michelle Phan created Em Cosmetics to formulate products she couldn't find in the market. The result's include this creamy, velvet lipstick that gives intense color payoff and stays on forever.

This two-step lipstick from Covergirl is simple: First, you apply the liquid color, let it dry, then top it with the balm. It not only lasts all day (and maybe even the next if you don't have a heavy-duty remover), but has zero transferring. 

Fact: I wore this lipstick formula to Coachella and it withstood all the elements in the dessert. I once said it could survive the apocalypse and I still stand behind that 100 percent.

Rub your lips on tissue, eat saucy pasta—go crazy. This drugstore mainstay isn't going anywhere for up to 24 hours so you can use it on your most hectic days.

For less than $7, it doesn't get any better than ColourPop's liquid lipsticks. It is a favorite of every beauty blogger you can think of and comes in an infinite array of colors to match every mood.

Matte finishes sometimes scare people away because they think the product will be drying, but that's not the case here. You get really solid color application and moisturized lips.

I once applied this lipstick for a date and marveled at how the color didn't transfer one bit after a couple of pecks. It also stayed vibrant through a multi-course Italian dinner (a requirement I expect of all my lipsticks, to be honest).

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez loves the "Beso" red shade of this lipstick—need we say more? It definitely looks good on camera and apparently is trusty enough to last through the very, very long days of being a congresswoman.

True story: This lipstick lasted through not one, not two, but three massive tacos. This genius felt-tip formula sticks like a stain. You get that desirable blotted finish and can control just how much or how little color you want. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills may be the authority on brows, but it's damn good at lips, too. This lipstick got over 1,700 five-star reviews on Sephora. One fan even wrote, "I wear it to all my orthodontist appointments and it sits through the entire time!" Impressive. Also, what?

Mega influencer Huda Kattan created her lipstick to be so comfortable that you forget you're even wearing it. It sticks to your lips like a tattoo.

Vegan friends, this one's for you. Kat Von D's liquid lipstick is famous for its super matte yet lightweight finish. There are a whopping 42 shades and you're going to want them all.

If liquid lipstick isn't your thing, opt for this nourishing offering from BareMinerals. It hits your lips like a lip balm with Vitamin C, sunflower seed, and jojoba wax in its ingredients on top of its full-coverage color.