Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/lipsticks-over-15-2020-editors-favorites/ In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Lipsticks Over $15 | 2020 Editor's Favorites https://www.temptalia.com/lipsticks-over-15-2020-editors-favorites/ product https://www.temptalia.com/lipsticks-over-15-2020-editors-favorites/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=459184 No real surprises on this list--shade extensions from my favorite formulas were a pleasure to test, like Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy, Pat McGrath MatteTrance, and MAC Lipstick (which is a reliable favorite!). New formulas like Fenty Beauty Slip Shine and Bite Beauty Lip Crayons made it onto the list, along with new-to-me Becca Ultimate Love Lipstick was a nice, more mid-end find for the year. If you're unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here's the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2020, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or Continue Reading… ]]> No real surprises on this list–shade extensions from my favorite formulas were a pleasure to test, like Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy, Pat McGrath MatteTrance, and MAC Lipstick (which is a reliable favorite!). New formulas like Fenty Beauty Slip Shine and Bite Beauty Lip Crayons made it onto the list, along with new-to-me Becca Ultimate Love Lipstick was a nice, more mid-end find for the year.

If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2020, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out best of 2019 if you missed last year’s.)

Temptalia’s Favorite Lipsticks Over $15 | 2020

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01. Red Velvet Bite Beauty

Bite Beauty

PPermanent. $24.00/0.05 oz.

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Bite Beauty Red Velvet Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Red Velvet Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon ($24.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium-dark red with cooler undertones and a satin finish. It...

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Bite Beauty Red Velvet Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon ($24.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium-dark red with cooler undertones and a satin finish. It...

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02. Acai Smash Bite Beauty

Bite Beauty

PPermanent. $24.00/0.05 oz.

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Bite Beauty Acai Smash Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Acai Smash Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon ($24.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a deeper, medium-dark berry with moderate, cool undertones and a...

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Bite Beauty Acai Smash Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon ($24.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a deeper, medium-dark berry with moderate, cool undertones and a...

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12. Hard Cider Bite Beauty

Bite Beauty

PPermanent. $24.00/0.05 oz.

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Bite Beauty Hard Cider Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty Hard Cider Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon ($24.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a cream...

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Bite Beauty Hard Cider Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon ($24.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a cream...

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17. Velvet Blush Lisa Eldridge

Lisa Eldridge

PPermanent. $36.00/0.12 oz.

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Lisa Eldridge Velvet Blush True Velvet Lipstick Colour

Lisa Eldridge Velvet Blush True Velvet Lipstick Colour ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, muted plum with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte...

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Lisa Eldridge Velvet Blush True Velvet Lipstick Colour ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, muted plum with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte...

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27. Temptress Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $36.00/0.08 oz.

A
Pat McGrath Temptress Divinyl Lip Shine

Pat McGrath Temptress Divinyl Lip Shine ($36.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a deep, red-coral with fine, multi-colored pearl strewn throughout. The texture was...

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Pat McGrath Temptress Divinyl Lip Shine ($36.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a deep, red-coral with fine, multi-colored pearl strewn throughout. The texture was...

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29. Bahia UOMA Beauty

UOMA Beauty

LELimited Edition. $26.00/0.12 oz.

B+
UOMA Beauty Bahia Black Magic Metallic Lipstick

UOMA Beauty Bahia Black Magic Metallic Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.12 oz.) has a medium-dark, plummy red base with warmer undertones and green-gold shimmer...

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UOMA Beauty Bahia Black Magic Metallic Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.12 oz.) has a medium-dark, plummy red base with warmer undertones and green-gold shimmer...

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Side-by-Side Swatches
Glossover Breakdown
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28
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3
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0
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0
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0
95%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
9.5
pigmentation
9.5
texture
9.5
longevity
9.5
application
5
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95%
product
9.5
pigmentation
9.5
texture
9.5
longevity
9.5
application
5
Total
95%

Your Year in Review: Lipstick Edition — Part 2

I thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!

  • What were your most-used mid-end/high-end lipsticks? this past year
  • What lipstick colors did you gravitate toward the most this past year?
  • Any shades you’d like to use more in 2021?
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