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Drugstore/Budget Lipsticks and Lipglosses | 2013 Editor's Favorites
Here is a compilation of my favorite budget-friendly lipsticks and lipglosses that I’ve tested over the past year! I’m really excited to have found an affordable, high-quality lip scrub this year. Bonus points for being an indie brand to boot! It does seem like 2013 was the year of bright lipstick–fuchsia, red, and orange!
- Revlon Provocateur ColorBurst Lacquer Balm — a brightened, medium red with light, warm undertones
- Audrey Elizabeth Apothecary Lemon Lip Scrub — an effective, finely milled lip scrub that tastes like lemonade
- NYX Addis Adaba Soft Matte Lip Cream — vibrant, hot pink
- Maybelline Neon Red ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color — brightened, medium-dark orange-red with a glossy sheen
- Maybelline Hot Plum ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color — brightened, magenta pink with a luminous finish
- Milani Sweet Nectar Color Statement Lipstick — medium-dark orange with subtle red undertones
- Maybelline Signature Scarlet Color Elixir Lip Color — a rich, glossy red
- Revlon Vivacious ColorBurst Lacquer Balm — pinky-red with warm undertones
- Maybelline Electric Fuchsia ColorSensational Vivid Lip Color — bright, cool-toned fuchsia with a luminous finish
- Milani Hot Pink Rage Color Statement Lipstick — vibrant, light-medium pink with cool undertones
Great picks! The new Revlon Lacquer Balms and the Milani Colour Statement lipsticks were definitely among my faves this year as well! xo
Yay!! The only thing about the Milani ones is the scent for me. I am slowly coming around to the whole “no scent, please” camp, lol!
I have honestly never heard of or noticed that lip scrub anywhere…and now I will not stop till I have it in my possession! Also, I’m surprised to see so much Maybelline on this list. At the drugstore I’m usually devouring the Revlon lip products. I must’ve just had a few bad experiences with Maybelline because they look beautiful!
It’s from an Etsy shop, so it’s not a big surprise that it isn’t heard of by a lot of people! 🙂 But I LOVE it and it’s so affordable!!
My best for lipstick is Milani Color Statement and my best for gloss is NYX Butter Gloss!
Must-have shades?!
Hm…
Apple Strudel for NYX and Flamingo Pose for Milani!
Thank you!
I am so surprised that no Revlon Super Lustrous lipsticks made the list. Didn’t you review a few this year? Anyway, they are some of the best lipsticks period, in my opinion. My favorite colors include Fire and Ice (pretty much the only red that I wear), Kiss Me Coral, Rum Raisin, and Toast of New York.
I did review some – http://www.temptalia.com/product/revlon-super-lustrous-lipstick – but they’re not a favorite for me. Not bad necessarily, just nothing that I would personally reach for based on what I’ve tried! They have almost no staying power, which is a deal-breaker for me most of the time (if it was a really unique color or something really special, I would deal with it!).
Interesting. I’ve never noticed a problem with longevity. L’oreal colour riche is the only one that I’ve tried that has had serious longevity problems. Those seem to fade pretty quickly, even without eating or drinking.
Good to know – if those are quick on you, they might be warp speed on me, lol!
I think the Shine formula wears off more quickly than the Cream formula. I prefer the Cream myself – love Siren in the summer!
I like both Revlon & L’Oréal, and staying power is with both is probably the best of what I’ve tried over the years. I attribute this to the comfort of the formulas, as I tend to rub my lips together if a product feels weird, which cause fading. The older Maybelline formulas were great, too, but I’m not in love with the Color Sensationals…
I tend to think Revlon’s lipsticks are at their best with the reds and fuschias, but otherwise it’s not my favorite. I tend to think the glosses are the star of the lip line, really.
The Maybelline ColorSensational Lipsticks are my top pick. I really love them!
The regular line I wasn’t as enamored with, but I LOVE the Vivids!!
Do you have any recs from the regular range?
I personally love Coral Crush.
Thanks, Xero! 🙂
I had one and really liked the color. But the scent and taste were unbearable to me. It was like freshly purchased play dough.
As I commented above, I’m not a big fan of the “regular” line, but I’ve never tried the Vivids, since I don’t do bright lips. However, in reading there is an apparent difference in formulation, I’m more imclined to try the “nude” collection. Perhaps there will be a difference?
Are you talking about the new Buff line? I picked up the lightest shade the other day. I’d say the formula is comparable to the Vivids, so if you were interested in trying it, I’d say feel free to give it a go. 🙂
My favorite this year for lipgloss would be NYX butter gloss in Creme Brulee and Maple Blondie. Favorite lipstick are the Maybelline Color Sensationals.
Another vote for Butter Gloss! I gotta try this formula 🙂
The butter glosses are wonderful, esp for those who don’t like sticky. They’re yummy and have just enough color that I’m okay with applying without a mirror 🙂 Strawberry Parfait is a fave.
Eeeeeh just seeing all those pictures lined up like that is like maaaajor make-up porn, lol 🙂 Again fantastic picks!
🙂
My favorite lip product from this year was the Neutrogena Lip Crayons. They are some of my favorites on the market.
Awesome! What are your favorite shades, Cassie?
When I’m feeling a light color my favorite is Sweet Watermelon but for the winter I’ve been loving Plum Perfect 🙂
Thanks, Cassie! I appreciate it!
I’m loving the budget compilations this year! The nyx soft matte lip creams are my all time favorite plus they smell divine!
One of my goals last year was to include more drugstore/budget-friendly reviews, and I definitely improved, as there were so many picks to choose from that I ended up with three posts! (Last year, there was just one!)
My absolute favorite drugstore lipgloss is Revlon Colorburst. I’ve probably got about a dozen by now, thank god for BOGO sales!
I almost included Fire on here 😉
maybelline color sensational is definitely my favorite drugstore lip product. i have a bunch of the vivids and a few of the regular ones…actually, i think i have most of the reds! i haven’t tried any of the milani because i don’t go to any stores that carry them.
Milani can be a pain to track down, unfortunately!
Definitely the NYX butter glosses and Revlon lip butters
Sounds like Butter Glosses were a big hit this year!
I fell in love with the Milani lipsticks this year. I bought too many to mention, but Teddy Bare is my fave. The Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids lipsticks are 1st runner up. My favorites are Orange Edge and Midnight Plum. I have a few of the glosses too.
The Vivids are SO amazing!
Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stains in Cranberry Crush, Honey Love and Tropical Frenzy – adore the formula on these and they last SO well, especially if you layer the colour on!
Milani Colour Statement lipsticks in Uptown Mauve (cool, vivid magenta purple) and Plumrose (neutral berry cream).
NYX Soft Matte Creams in Milan and Sao Paulo.
MUA Power Pout in Crazy in Love, Broken Hearted and Justify. These are a little softer and glossier than the Jordana ones but I really do love both formulas.
Thanks for sharing, CeeBee! I need to check out the Jordana ones!
Please do, they’re awesome!
Also, NYX Butter Gloss in Merengue and Tiramisu are lovely, I see a few people have mentioned them already 🙂
I’ve had good experience with Maybelline, and now im very curious in Revlon! Thanks for the list!
No prob, Abigail!
maybelline <3333
but nyx butter glosses <333333
Need to try the NYX Butter Glosses! Do you have a shade rec for one I should start with?
cherry cheese cake and cherry pie!
Thank you! xo
I don’t usually pick up many lip products from the drugstore, but I thought the Revlon Matte Balm was this year’s standout drugstore product for lips.
Agreed, Miss J!
Maybelline Hotplum! Loved the shade!
It’s so pretty!
I can’t wait til the Revlon Lacquer Balms actually turn up in this country (we only just got the new Super Lustrous Lipglosses!) – looks like exactly my sort of thing!!
My best ‘drugstore’ lip product purchase this year would have to be the two Nyx Butter Glosses that I picked up in a Douglas in Germany. They’re so comfortable, they smell great, they look good and they don’t hurt your wallet!
Which Butter Glosses did you get, Sylirael?
Revlon Colorburst in Fire and NYX Cosmo both impressed me a lot. And I love the Milani Color Statements, Best Red is amazing.
Both great glosses 🙂
I so blame you for all the Maybelline vivids in my cupboard 😛
Oops 😉