Liquid Lipsticks | 2021 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 22:00:00 +0000

With just under 90 shades reviewed this year, there was some variety to choose from, but definitely not a standout year for liquid lipsticks, especially matte ones!

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 2020 posts if you missed last year’s.)

Temptalia’s Favorite Liquid Lipsticks | 2021

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01. Burn Red (418) Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani

LELimited Edition. $38.00/0.22 oz.

Giorgio Armani Burn Red (418) Lip Maestro ($38.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark red with moderate, warm orange undertones and lighter,...

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Giorgio Armani Burn Red (418) Lip Maestro ($38.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark red with moderate, warm orange undertones and lighter,...

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02. Paprika MAC

MAC

LELimited Edition. $21.00/0.17 oz.

MAC Paprika Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a rich red with strong, cool undertones and a flat, matte finish. It had intense...

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MAC Paprika Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a rich red with strong, cool undertones and a flat, matte finish. It had intense...

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03. Flesh 3 Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

PPermanent. $30.00/0.17 oz.

Pat McGrath Flesh 3 LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a deep, reddish-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a flat, matte finish. It...

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Pat McGrath Flesh 3 LiquiLUST Matte Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a deep, reddish-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a flat, matte finish. It...

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04. E for Effortless MAC

MAC

PPermanent. $24.00/0.1 oz.

MAC E for Effortless Love Me Liquid Lipcolour ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a deep red with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. There seemed to be...

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MAC E for Effortless Love Me Liquid Lipcolour ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a deep red with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. There seemed to be...

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05.

05. Adore Me MAC

MAC

PPermanent. $24.00/0.1 oz.

MAC Adore Me Love Me Liquid Lipcolour ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a rich, ruby red with cooler, blue undertones and a satin finish. It was intensely...

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MAC Adore Me Love Me Liquid Lipcolour ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a rich, ruby red with cooler, blue undertones and a satin finish. It was intensely...

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06.

06. Spicy Pimienta MAC

MAC

LELimited Edition. $21.00/0.17 oz.

MAC Spicy Pimenta Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a deep plum with subtle, warm undertones and a flat, matte finish. It had...

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MAC Spicy Pimenta Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour ($21.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a deep plum with subtle, warm undertones and a flat, matte finish. It had...

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07. Nuda (107) Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani

LELimited Edition. $38.00/0.22 oz.

Giorgio Armani Nuda (107) Lip Maestro ($38.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a medium-dark, pinky-beige with warm undertones and a cream finish. It was richly...

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Giorgio Armani Nuda (107) Lip Maestro ($38.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a medium-dark, pinky-beige with warm undertones and a cream finish. It was richly...

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08. It's All Me MAC

MAC

PPermanent. $24.00/0.1 oz.

MAC It's All Me Love Me Liquid Lipcolour ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warmer, reddish undertones and a satin finish. It was...

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MAC It's All Me Love Me Liquid Lipcolour ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warmer, reddish undertones and a satin finish. It was...

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09.

09. Invincible (73) Chanel

Chanel

PPermanent. $45.00/0.18 oz.

Chanel Invincible (73) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a bright, medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a natural sheen. It...

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Chanel Invincible (73) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a bright, medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a natural sheen. It...

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10. Let's Vogue ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $8.00/0.24 oz.

ColourPop Let's Vogue Fresh Kiss Lip Crème ($8.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a bright, medium red with cool undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque...

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ColourPop Let's Vogue Fresh Kiss Lip Crème ($8.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a bright, medium red with cool undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque...

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11.

11. Rouge Captivant (86) Chanel

Chanel

PPermanent. $45.00/0.18 oz.

A-

Chanel Rouge Captivant (86) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a vivid, ruby red with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. The...

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Chanel Rouge Captivant (86) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a vivid, ruby red with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. The...

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12.

12. Marrakesh Me Later MAC

MAC

PPermanent. $24.00/0.1 oz.

A-

MAC Marrakesh Me Later Love Me Liquid Lipcolour ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a darker copper with warmer, more orange undertones and a cream finish with...

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MAC Marrakesh Me Later Love Me Liquid Lipcolour ($24.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a darker copper with warmer, more orange undertones and a cream finish with...

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13. Alt Rock ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $8.00/0.24 oz.

A-

ColourPop Alt Rock Fresh Kiss Lip Crème ($8.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a rich, deeper plum with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. It had opaque...

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ColourPop Alt Rock Fresh Kiss Lip Crème ($8.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a rich, deeper plum with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. It had opaque...

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14. Tried and True ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $9.00/0.17 oz.

A-

ColourPop Tried and True Lux Liquid Lip ($8.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium, coppery-brown with warmer, more orange undertones and a satin sheen. The...

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ColourPop Tried and True Lux Liquid Lip ($8.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium, coppery-brown with warmer, more orange undertones and a satin sheen. The...

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15. Corail Alternatif (85) Chanel

Chanel

PPermanent. $45.00/0.18 oz.

A-

Chanel Corail Alternatif (85) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a bright, coral-red with warm undertones and a soft sheen. It had...

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Chanel Corail Alternatif (85) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a bright, coral-red with warm undertones and a soft sheen. It had...

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16. Page Me ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $8.00/0.24 oz.

A-

ColourPop Page Me Fresh Kiss Lip Crème ($8.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish-plum with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had...

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ColourPop Page Me Fresh Kiss Lip Crème ($8.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish-plum with subtle, warm undertones and a cream finish. It had...

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17. Timeless (80) Chanel

Chanel

PPermanent. $45.00/0.18 oz.

B+

Chanel Timeless (80) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a deep, reddened berry with cooler undertones and a satin sheen. It had nearly...

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Chanel Timeless (80) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a deep, reddened berry with cooler undertones and a satin sheen. It had nearly...

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Glossover Breakdown

93%

Average

Glossover Averages

product

9.5

pigmentation

9.5

texture

9.5

longevity

8.5

application

Total

93%

product

9.5

pigmentation

9.5

texture

9.5

longevity

8.5

application

Total

93%

Your Year in Review: Liquid 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!

What was your most used liquid lipstick? Least used?
Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new?
Was liquid lipstick a big part of your routine in 2021?

ColourPop Let's Vogue Fresh Kiss Lip Crème