8 Lightweight Lipsticks That Feel Practically Undetectable on the Lips

June 30, 2022

By: Alyssa Kaplan | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

Most makeup enthusiasts and newbies alike can agree that the feeling of a heavy or cakey lipstick sitting on top of your lips is not a feeling to be desired. The good news is that there are tons of lightweight formulas on the market that deliver gorgeous, pigmented results without the discomfort. Keep scrolling to see which weightless lipsticks we recommend. From matte lipsticks to balmy options, we’ve got you covered.

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YSL Beauty Tatouage Couture Velvet Cream Liquid Lipstick

Some liquid lipsticks can feel dry and heavy, but this one is a pleasure to wear. The formula is incredibly thin in texture, and it provides even coverage and a stained effect without overdrying the lips or ever feeling cakey.

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NYX Professional Makeup Filler Instinct Plumping Lip Color

For a hydrating formula with a shiny finish, try this plumping lip color from NYX. It contains hyaluronic acid and ginger for extra moisture, and it can be built up or sheered out to your desired coverage level.

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L’Oréal Paris Glow Paradise Balm-in-Lipstick

If you like a sheer but buildable lipstick with hydrating benefits, this drugstore option is great for you. It’s formulated with pomegranate extract for nourishment and provides a wash of color with a comfortable feel.

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Urban Decay Vice Lipstick

This lipstick offers bold color payoff without ever feeling heavy or dry on the lips. It comes in a wide range of shades in both a matte and satin finish, so you’re bound to find an option (or multiple) that suits your preferences.

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Valentino Beauty Rosso Valentino Refillable Lipstick

This luxe lipstick formula comes in matte and satin finishes, provides rich color in just one swipe and lasts for hours. Our favorite part is that the texture is so thin, it feels almost completely weightless on the lips.

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Sunnies Face Fluffmatte Lipstick

The thin texture of this powdery matte lipstick delivers vivid color payoff with a completely matte finish that can also be dabbed on to create a blotted look.

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EM Cosmetics Lip Cushion Tinted Lip Luminizer

Some balmy lipsticks can lack pigmentation, but this formula delivers a pillowy texture and rich color payoff. It melts on contact with the lips, delivering a comforting blend of hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, all while coating them in a gorgeous, shiny color.

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Merit Beauty Signature Lip

If you’re looking for a classic lipstick with a lightweight, satin finish, you’ll love this formula. It has sheer coverage that can be built up for your desired saturation, and it has the feel of a comforting lip balm on the lips. The formula also contains plant-derived squalane and sunflower seed oil for moisturizing benefits.

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