Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com 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! Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:44:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.13 Lipsticks (Under $15) | 2022 Editor's Favorites https://www.temptalia.com/lipsticks-under-15-2022-editors-favorites/ product https://www.temptalia.com/lipsticks-under-15-2022-editors-favorites/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=534789 With over 130 different lipsticks swatched, tested, and reviewed in 2022 priced at $15 or less, they were pretty incredible across the board. One of the more game-changing formulas I tried this year was Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Lipcolors; they are an ultra long-wearing, liquid lipstick with a high-shine (vinyl, if you will) finish. Sephora also released a new formula this past year (Satin Hydrating Lipstick), which was another solid entry from the house collection. Kaleidos Lip Clay was new-to-me (and they dropped some new shades for 2022, as well) but another fantastic option for something more affordable and Continue Reading… ]]> Kaleidos Cloud Lab Lip Clay

With over 130 different lipsticks swatched, tested, and reviewed in 2022 priced at $15 or less, they were pretty incredible across the board. One of the more game-changing formulas I tried this year was Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Lipcolors; they are an ultra long-wearing, liquid lipstick with a high-shine (vinyl, if you will) finish.

Sephora also released a new formula this past year (Satin Hydrating Lipstick), which was another solid entry from the house collection. Kaleidos Lip Clay was new-to-me (and they dropped some new shades for 2022, as well) but another fantastic option for something more affordable and in a matte finish.

We cannot forget ColourPop, given that I think I’d only be working for half the year should they ever stop with their weekly launches, but there were some lovely shades of Fresh Kiss Lip Creme and Lux Lipstick launched this year.

Temptalia’s Favorite Lipsticks (Under $15) | 2022

After careful consideration of the 130+ shades eligible for this year’s favorites list, I narrowed it down to a tight list of 15 excellent lipsticks that I really enjoyed testing.

01.

01. Hear Me Rawr ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $8.00/0.24 oz.

A+
ColourPop Hear Me Rawr Fresh Kiss Lip Crème

ColourPop Hear Me Rawr Fresh Kiss Lip Crème ($8.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a vivid, medium red with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. It was...

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ColourPop Hear Me Rawr Fresh Kiss Lip Crème ($8.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a vivid, medium red with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. It was...

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02. Dahlia Kaleidos

Kaleidos

PPermanent. $12.00/0.08 oz.

A
Kaleidos Dahlia Cloud Lab Lip Clay

Kaleidos Dahlia Cloud Lab Lip Clay ($12.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a deep red with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. The formula took about 10...

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Kaleidos Dahlia Cloud Lab Lip Clay ($12.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a deep red with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. The formula took about 10...

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04.

04. Ivar ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $10.00/0.12 oz.

A
ColourPop Ivar Lux Lipstick

ColourPop Ivar Lux Lipstick ($10.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep berry with strong, cool undertones and a satin sheen.

  • Opaque color payoff in a single layer
  • Lightly...

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ColourPop Ivar Lux Lipstick ($10.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep berry with strong, cool undertones and a satin sheen.

  • Opaque color payoff in a single layer
  • Lightly...

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05.

05. Cactus Flower Kaleidos

Kaleidos

PPermanent. $12.00/0.08 oz.

A
Kaleidos Cactus Flower Cloud Lab Lip Clay

Kaleidos Cactus Flower Cloud Lab Lip Clay ($12.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, pinky-red with strong, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had a...

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Kaleidos Cactus Flower Cloud Lab Lip Clay ($12.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, pinky-red with strong, cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had a...

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06.

06. Moana ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $10.00/0.12 oz.

A
ColourPop Moana Lux Lipstick

ColourPop Moana Lux Lipstick ($10.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, light-medium brown with moderate, warm peach undertones and a satin sheen.

  • Opaque...

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ColourPop Moana Lux Lipstick ($10.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, light-medium brown with moderate, warm peach undertones and a satin sheen.

  • Opaque...

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09.

09. Girl Please ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $8.00/0.06 oz.

A
ColourPop Girl Please Glowing Lip

ColourPop Girl Please Glowing Lip ($7.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a darker plum with subtle, cool undertones and a luminous sheen. It had semi-sheer to medium...

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ColourPop Girl Please Glowing Lip ($7.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a darker plum with subtle, cool undertones and a luminous sheen. It had semi-sheer to medium...

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12.

12. Agave Kaleidos

Kaleidos

PPermanent. $12.00/0.08 oz.

A-
Kaleidos Agave Cloud Lab Lip Clay

Kaleidos Agave Cloud Lab Lip Clay ($12.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a blackened teal with cool, blue undertones and a semi-matte finish. It took about 15...

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Kaleidos Agave Cloud Lab Lip Clay ($12.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a blackened teal with cool, blue undertones and a semi-matte finish. It took about 15...

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13.

13. Mid-century ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $8.00/0.06 oz.

A-
ColourPop Mid-century Glowing Lip

ColourPop Mid-century Glowing Lip ($8.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a rich, reddish-copper with subtle, warm undertones and a luminous, cream finish.

  • Medium to...

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ColourPop Mid-century Glowing Lip ($8.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a rich, reddish-copper with subtle, warm undertones and a luminous, cream finish.

  • Medium to...

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14.

14. Extreme Power (18) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $15.00/0.12 oz.

A-
Sephora Extreme Power (18) Satin Hydrating Lipstick

Sephora Extreme Power (18) Satin Hydrating Lipstick ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish.

  • Opaque...

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Sephora Extreme Power (18) Satin Hydrating Lipstick ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish.

  • Opaque...

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Side-by-Side Swatches
Glossover Breakdown
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15
B
0
C
0
D
0
F
0
95%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
9.5
pigmentation
10
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
Total
95%
product
9.5
pigmentation
10
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
Total
95%

My methodology: 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 2021, 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 the best of 2021 posts if you missed last year’s.)

Your Year in Review: Lipstick Edition

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! Feel free to break it down by price (under $15) if that makes sense to you since there is an over $15 post coming shortly.

  • What was your most used lipstick? Least used?
  • Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new?
  • Was lipstick a big part of your routine in 2022?
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