9 Transfer-Proof Lipsticks That Won’t End Up On Your Coffee Cup
July 24, 2023
We’ve all had a coffee cup or wine glass smudged with lipstick stains, even if the lipstick formula boasted smudge-proof claims. Wouldn't it be nice to swipe on lipstick before heading out the door and not have to worry about your makeup look the entire day or night? With this roundup of editor-tested, long-wearing lipsticks, you won't have to. Scroll on for our favorite transfer-proof formulas — from creamy lipsticks to matte finishes and everything in between.
Editor-Approved Transfer-Proof Lipsticks
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick
Made with aloe vera and avocado oil, this lipstick delivers high-impact color with a surge of moisture, too. Available in three gorgeous finishes — cream, matte and shine — and 35 L.A.-inspired shades, adding one of these budge-proof lipsticks to your cart is a no-brainer.
Valentino Beauty Rosso Valentino Lipstick
Our editors love this refillable lipstick that delivers striking, saturated color with just a swipe or two of its lip-hugging bullet. Whether you choose the rich, creamy satin or the non-drying, soft matte finish, the intense pigment will stay on your lips and not the rim of your cup.
Maybelline New York Super Stay Matte Ink Crayon Longwear Lipstick
Ensure your matte lips last for up to eight hours with this pigmented, velvety crayon. The precise tip and built-in sharpener make it easy to achieve a clean, defined lip: Start in the center of your mouth and work outwards for color that stays where it’s supposed to all day. Interested in trying the brand’s other amazing lippies? The brand is giving away a Superstay Lip Kit in celebration of National Lipstick Day! Check it out here to enter.
NYX Professional Makeup XXL Lip Lingerie Matte Liquid Lipstick
The curved tip applicator deposits precise color, and the liquid lipstick formula locks onto lips for all-day wear. The smooth matte finish never cracks, bleeds, fades or transfers and ensures your lips feel as good as they look.
Giorgio Armani Beauty Lip Power Long-Lasting Matte Lipstick
Infused with jojoba oil and olive oil, this long-lasting matte lipstick from Giorgio Armani Beauty conditions your lips for hydrating, comfortable all-day wear. The ultra-pigmented formula glides on velvety smooth and dries to a matte finish.
Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Drama Ink Liquid Lipstick
This lightweight formula feels like nothing on lips, but just one swipe leaves behind a bold streak of semi-matte color. The petal-shaped applicator nixes the need for a lip pencil and keeps your color from bleeding or feathering into lip lines.
YSL Beauty The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick
Drench your lips in saturated, long-lasting color with this petite lipstick bullet. The semi-matte formula glides on easily thanks to a blend of comforting oils, and the squared-off edges make precise application a cinch.
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick
The major color payoff is just one thing we love about the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick. The other? Unlike some matte liquid lipsticks, this formula is enriched with hyaluronic acid for a lightweight, nourishing feel. It’s available in 12 stunning pink, red and nude shades.
Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream
The Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream is so featherweight, you’ll forget you are even wearing anything. The formula delivers rich matte color and soothing hydration thanks to vitamin E, so if drying liquid lipsticks are your beauty pet peeve, you’ll love this soft cream formula.
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