In This Story:
- Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution
- M.A.C Matte Nude Lipstick
- Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick
- Nykaa Matte To Last! Mini Liquid Lipstick
- Faces Canada Weightless Creme Lipstick
- Colorbar Take Me As I Am Vegan Creme Lipstick
- Lakme Absolute Skin Dew Satin Lipstick
- Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick
- Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
- Manish Malhotra Hi Shine Lipstick
- Bobbi Brown Crushed Liquid Lip Color
- Maybelline New York Superstay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick
- PAT McGRATH LABS Mattetrance Lipstick
- SUGAR Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick
- Swiss Beauty HD Matte Lipstick
A single swipe of your favourite lipstick makes you look fresh and fantastic in a wink of the eye. Whether you wear it blurred for business or go all out for a date night, this tiny wand wields the power to fill you with incomparable confidence.
Tap into the best version of yourself with the 15 best lipstick brands available on Nykaa. These top brands boast long-lasting, smudge-free formulations and carry hues complementing most Indian skin tones. Scroll further and devour the list at leisure to look and feel phenomenal with one sole product. We have handpicked brands across price points – because looking good needn’t always burn a hole in that pocket of yours. Without further ado, let the swatch party begin.
1. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution
Shades: 18
What We Love: Angled tip for a flawless application process
This line’s most iconic lippy, Matte Revolution in Pillow Talk has the vote of confidence from Amal Clooney, Kate Moss, and Alia Bhatt. The impeccable formulation glides like butter to create an illusion of a fuller pout, thanks to 3D glow pigments on the ingredient glossary. Furthermore, the blend boasts orchid extracts for deep hydration and nourishment of the pucker, making it look ultra-soft. We love the cashmere-like matte finish on the beautiful pop of colour.
2. M.A.C Matte Nude Lipstick
Shades: 15
What We Love: Subtle yet significant hues for an on-trend look
Nude is having a moment, and if you wish to jump on this trend, the Matte Nude Lipstick range should be on your radar. Available in 15 hues, this formulation is long-lasting, highly pigmented, and ultra-buildable. It applies like a dream, bestowing a velvety-soft matte finish on a peering of colour. Get your hands on the product to shade, define and showcase your pout for an array of occasions. Special mention to the shade Mehr, a subtle yet striking pink that flatters light, medium, and deep skin tones alike.
3. Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick
Shades: 18
What We Love: Innovative full-coverage formula that deeply hydrates the pucker
Huda’s Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick guarantees intense pigmentation in a plush matte finish – one bound to make everyone ask what you’re wearing. The lipstick's diamond-shaped bullet allows for a smooth and intuitive application process, mirror or no mirror. That's right. Now you can get glam on-the-go with this creamy formula that hugs the lips uninterrupted. The best part? It also doubles as a lip liner, adding depth and dimension to the pucker.
4. Nykaa Matte To Last! Mini Liquid Lipstick
Shades: 23
What We Love: Vitamin E for soft, supple lips
If you're searching for a weightless, liquid lip colour, might we suggest Matte To Last for your vanity? This infallible formula by Nykaa applies consistently for a perfect matte finish which refuses to budge. We love how, unlike many of its counterparts, Matte To Last doesn’t dry out the lips. Bag this compact, travel-friendly tube at only INR 325 apiece for a headline-grabbing lip moment.
5. Faces Canada Weightless Crème Lipstick
Shades: 15
What We Love: Glossy, hard-to-resist finish
The Faces Canada Weightless Crème Lipstick marries rich colours with a creamy finish. Its formula is infused with the goodness of jojoba oil, shea butter, and vitamin E to help craft a glistening pout that looks irresistible. Long-lasting and moisturising, pick from a whopping range of fifteen shades, a lippy that matches your vibe and skin tone.
6. Colorbar Take Me As I Am Vegan Creme Lipstick
Shades: 8
What We Love: Refillable lipstick
Hundred per cent vegan, this Colorbar bestseller ensures a powerful blast of long-lasting colour in a shiny crème finish. The controlled use of this thin wand offers buildability – you can wear the lippy sheer or wear it boldly. Available in eight shades, the blend carries the goodness of vitamin E and tea tree – preserving ample moisture in the lips for their smooth and full appearance. If you run out of your favourite lip colour, fret not. Just swap a vegan creme refill of your choice into your existing case and get ready to paint the town with a new shade.
7. Lakmé Absolute Skin Dew Satin Lipstick
Shades: 15
What We Love: Hyaluronic acid and avocado oil that promotes lip health
From one of the biggest homegrown brands, Lakmé, the Skin Dew Satin Lipstick is a coveted hybrid product. All you need is one swipe of the sleek wand to shine your brightest, all while ensuring adequate nourishment to the lips. This formula sits comfy on the pout, for a luxuriant flush of bright colour in a satin finish. Pick from a range of 15 shades that transition seamlessly from day to night – boss lasy to wild child in a matter of seconds.
8. Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick
Shades: 16
What We Love: Jojoba oil for deep hydration and nourishment of the lips
True to its name, this Smashbox bestseller stays put – eliminating the need for reapplications. The formula slides on the lips, ensuring a richly pigmented shade while serving as a moisture bank for the brittle tissues. Water-resistant and non-drying, you can pick from a range of 16 shades for a glorious lip look. Our favourite shade for all reasons and seasons is the Femina Beauty Winner Driver’s Seat.
9. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
Shades: 13
What We Love: Vibrant, lush, and creamy
Want your lips to emanate a blinding shine? Get your hands on the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick available in 13 hypnotic shades. The formulation carries microfibre pigments that feel super comfy on the pucker while ensuring an incomparable colour pay-off. Formulated with 80% conditioning ingredients, this lush lippy adeptly fills creases and blurs imperfections without clogging pores.
10. Manish Malhotra Hi Shine Lipstick — Long Lasting, Uvb Protected, Glossy Finish
Shades: 17
What We Love: Curved bullet for intuitive colour application
Luscious texture, high coverage, and mirror-like shine – this Manish Malhotra bestselling lippy is what dreams are made of. From the coveted brand’s Hi Shine range, the formulation glides on the lips like decadent butter to grant them immense depth and dimension. Lightweight and long-wearing, the lipstick guarantees an intense burst of colour coated with a mirror glaze.
11. Bobbi Brown Crushed Liquid Lip Color
Shades: 1
What We Love: Multitasking product
The Crushed Liquid Lip Colour by Bobbi Brown combines the coverage of a traditional lipstick, the shine of a gloss with the nourishment of a balm. Its one-of-a-kind formula boasts cranberry, blueberry and raspberry — shielding your pucker from damage induced by external aggressors. You can use this lush lip colour for a hint of colour on the cheekbones too.
12. Maybelline New York Superstay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick
Shades: 10
What We Love: Lustrous shine on intense pigmentation action
The uber glamorous vinyl lips is ‘23 going on 24. If you wish to jump on this trend bandwagon, the New York Superstay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick should be on your wishlist. An innovation of cosmetic biggie Maybelline New York, this lipstick applies in one stroke by activating the instant shine colour-lock formula. It offers an uninterrupted 16-hour wear and doesn’t smudge or smear from the edges.
13. PAT McGRATH LABS Mattetrance
Shades: 21
What We Love: Spell-binding aesthetics
The revolutionary powder-in-a-bullet matte lipstick applies like a dream in a single stroke – creating a soft-focussed, effervescent effect. This unique formulation by PAT McGRATH LABS is infused with a satiating oil that helps create a soft, comfortable experience for every wear. Flexible and adherent, you can swap the bullet on the lips for maximum coverage or press your pout ever so slightly on the crayon for a modest stain.
14. SUGAR Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick
Shades: 25
What We Love: Lip Liner and Colour in one
The precision of a liner and the coverage of lip colour are now available in a sole offering – grab the SUGAR Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick from Nykaa’s Conscious Store. It boasts a balm-like consistency and glides without any tug or drag to bestow a high-pigmented colour to the lips. Long-lasting and lightweight, you can use this SUGAR bestseller to create an illusion of fuller, plump lips.
15. Swiss Beauty HD Matte Lipstick
Shades: 28
What We Love: HD Matte Finish
Cruelty-free, alcohol-free, and vegan – Swiss Beauty’s range of HD Matte Lipsticks helps you channel a gamut of moods. The formulation slides in a single swipe, guaranteeing an intense payoff that doesn’t budge for long hours. That’s right, even on prolonged wear, the lipstick formula doesn’t feel uncomfortable or icky. Get your hands on this lippy for an HD glam lip moment.
