9 February 2020
5 Smudge-Proof Lipsticks Put To The Test
In the interests of fairness, each of our participants applied the lippie then devoured a doughnut - we reckon that’s as challenging as a Valentine’s smooching session (and nearly as fun, right?!).
Absolute New York Matte Made In Heaven Lipstick
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Our tester: Megan, Content & Social Intern
The shade: Fever
Her thoughts:
“I love wearing a red lip, but I tend to stay away from bold colours if I’m going out for a meal. This Absolute New York lipstick didn’t feel dry on my lips at all, stayed on perfectly without smudging or imprinting onto my chin (yep, that usually happens!) and is a really flattering shade.”
Sleek MakeUp Matte Me Liquid Lipstick
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Our tester: Jess, Creative Design Executive
The shade: Bittersweet
Her thoughts:
“This stayed on as I chomped down on not one, but two doughnuts and I’ll admit it, I was surprised! It has a really smooth, matte formula but I was still dubious about the staying power… Yet it didn’t smudge, flake or fade at all. It’s completely won me over!”
Bobbi Brown Luxe Liquid Lip
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Our tester: Ashleigh, Copywriter
The shade: Blood Orange
Her thoughts:
“I had a lot of faith in this Bobbi Brown liquid lip but even so, it surprised me! The blood orange colour stayed in place, with only a few remnants left on my doughnut (original glazed Krispy Kreme if you were wondering). I’d definitely reach for this for a night of cocktails or a fancy dinner date!”
Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick
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Our tester: Becca, Product Manager
The shade: Out Loud
Her thoughts:
“After one coat of this, it really didn’t feel like it was going anywhere… And it didn’t! But it did feel slightly drying, which I think is quite common with liquid lipsticks. Overall, this is a really strong contender if you need lipstick that lasts all night.”
Lipstick Queen Nothing But Nudes
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Our tester: Beth, Social Media Manager
The shade: Truth Or Bare
Her thoughts:
“I’m a big fan of a sheer, moisturising lipstick over other formulas, but if you’re going for a big meal the staying power isn’t usually there. So, I was still quite impressed with how this one held up - the picture speaks for itself! You might just need to reapply before your selfies.”