Liquid Lipsticks (Under $15) | 2018 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 20:00:00 +0000

Between ColourPop Ultra Satin / Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks and Sephora Cream Lip Stains, we have ourselves a top 12! When Sephora re-did the shade range on their Cream Lip Stains, I picked up several to review, and I can see why it has been a popular, more budget-friendly formula for those who like their matte liquid lipsticks.

Best of 2018

Liquid Lipsticks (Under $15)

I am more partial to liquid lipsticks with less of a dry down myself (so all the more matte ones I’ve listed here are more flexible/comfortable to wear), which seemed to be a product type that didn’t get much love this year by brands at this price point from what I’ve tried, so I’ll be on the lookout for more options in 2019 (if you have suggestions, let me know)!

What more affordable liquid lipsticks did you reach for this year?

P.S. — You can view swatches of my favorites here.

P.P.S. — If you enjoy reading/viewing my favorites, make sure you check out my all-time favorites here, products I’m thankful for (2018 series), and all of my editor’s recommended products here.

Top Liquid Lipsticks (Under $15) of 2018

01.

01. Canoodle ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $7.00/0.11 oz.

ColourPop Canoodle Ultra Satin Liquid Lipstick ($6.50 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a satin finish. This shade had...

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ColourPop Canoodle Ultra Satin Liquid Lipstick ($6.50 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a satin finish. This shade had...

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02.

02. She Said ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $7.00/0.11 oz.

ColourPop She Said Ultra Satin Liquid Lipstick ($6.50 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. It was intensely...

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ColourPop She Said Ultra Satin Liquid Lipstick ($6.50 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. It was intensely...

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03.

03. English Rose (86) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $14.00/0.169 oz.

Sephora English Rose (86) Cream Lip Stain ($14.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy plum with subtle, warm undertones and a flat, matte finish. ...

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Sephora English Rose (86) Cream Lip Stain ($14.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy plum with subtle, warm undertones and a flat, matte finish. ...

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04.

04. Mija ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $7.00/0.11 oz.

ColourPop Mija Ultra Satin Liquid Lipstick ($6.50 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color...

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ColourPop Mija Ultra Satin Liquid Lipstick ($6.50 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color...

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05.

05. Warm Kiss (82) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $14.00/0.169 oz.

Sephora Warm Kiss (82) Cream Lip Stain ($14.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plummy brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It...

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Sephora Warm Kiss (82) Cream Lip Stain ($14.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plummy brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It...

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06.

06. Season 10 ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $6.50/0.11 oz.

Season 10 is a rich red with subtle, cool undertones and a flat, matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, which applied evenly...

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Season 10 is a rich red with subtle, cool undertones and a flat, matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, which applied evenly...

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07.

07. Chance ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $7.00/0.11 oz.

ColourPop Chance Ultra Satin Liquid Lipstick ($6.50 for 0.11 oz.) is a softened, medium-dark pink with subtle, war m undertones and a satin finish. ...

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ColourPop Chance Ultra Satin Liquid Lipstick ($6.50 for 0.11 oz.) is a softened, medium-dark pink with subtle, war m undertones and a satin finish. ...

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08.

08. Morning Glory ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $6.00

ColourPop Morning Glory Ultra Metallic Liquid Lipstick ($6.00 for oz.) is a rich, medium-dark berry with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic sheen...

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ColourPop Morning Glory Ultra Metallic Liquid Lipstick ($6.00 for oz.) is a rich, medium-dark berry with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic sheen...

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09.

09. Metallic Cherry (64) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $14.00/0.169 oz.

A-

Sephora Metallic Cherry (64) Cream Lip Stain ($14.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a bright, medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It...

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Sephora Metallic Cherry (64) Cream Lip Stain ($14.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a bright, medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It...

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10.

10. Cherry Moon (94) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $14.00/0.169 oz.

A-

Sephora Cherry Moon (94) Cream Lip Stain ($14.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a rich, deep red with strong, cool blue undertones and a soft matte finish. I loved...

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Sephora Cherry Moon (94) Cream Lip Stain ($14.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a rich, deep red with strong, cool blue undertones and a soft matte finish. I loved...

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11.

11. Make Believe ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $7.00/0.11 oz.

B+

ColourPop Make Believe Ultra Satin Liquid Lipstick ($6.50 for 0.11 oz.) is a bright, periwinkle blue with cool undertones and a satin finish. The...

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ColourPop Make Believe Ultra Satin Liquid Lipstick ($6.50 for 0.11 oz.) is a bright, periwinkle blue with cool undertones and a satin finish. The...

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12.

12. Smoky Quartz (111) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $14.00/0.169 oz.

B+

Sephora Smoky Quartz (111) Cream Lip Stain ($14.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a deep plum with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had...

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Sephora Smoky Quartz (111) Cream Lip Stain ($14.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a deep plum with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had...

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Glossover Breakdown

94%

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Glossover Averages

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9.5

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94%

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9.5

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Liquid Lipsticks (Under $15) | 2018 Editor's Favorites

Best of 2018