Best long lasting lipstick that will even stay put under a face mask

By now, we’re all pretty used to wearing face masks in public. But something a little harder to get over is the carnage that occurs when your favourite lippy meets the mask, smudged lips anyone?

There are a few ways to keep your lipstick on for longer, including wearing more than one coat, or using a lipcote to preserve your colour. However, an easier solution to these problems is to go with something naturally long wearing.

Most long wearing lipsticks are notorious for drying out your lips and leaving things feeling a bit taught. Luckily, there are a lot of hydrating options that will keep lips nourished and help the colour stay put.

At a glance top options in this field come from NYX, Fenty Beauty and Max Factor.

We’ve rounded up some of the top options to keep on your radar for 2020.

 

Best long lasting lipsticks

1. Maybelline Lipstick Superstay Matte Ink

Boasting an impressive up to 12 hours of staying power, Maybelline’s Superstay lipstick is one to consider, it has a non drying formula keeping lips nice and smooth even under your mask.

An arrow shaped applicator ensure an easy and precise application.

Price: £4.98, Amazon – buy here now    

2. Max Factor Lipfinity 2-Step Long-Lasting Lipstick

This two step lipstick from Max Factor is one to consider if you’re interested in creating different vivid looks with a staying power of up to 24 hours.

The moisturising balm ensure a luscious shine, whilst also keeping your colour vibrant and helping to not drying your lips out.

Price: £5.99, Amazon – buy here now

3. NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream

We’d recommend NYX for affordability and creamy consistency. The lightweight formula easily glides across the lips thanks to the soft brush applicator and it doesn’t dry your lips out either.

In terms of inclusion, NYX is one of the better brands to look out for for their vast range of shades.

Price: £6, Boots – buy here now   

4. Fenty Beauty Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick

With a host of shades to choose from, there’s one for every mood and every skin tone.

Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick has a lightweight texture, with a creamy application that dries with a soft matte finish. Reviews praise the lasting power of this hero lipstick.

Price: £16, Harvey Nichols – buy here now  

5. MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour

Described as the ultimate matte-pigment payoff, MAC’s Matte Liquid Lip Colour has up to eight hours of staying power, with a range of classic shades to choose from.

Not only does the colour stay put for long periods of times, it’s kiss-proof, glass-proof and won’t feather as you’re applying it either.

Price: £19, Look Fantastic – buy here now      

6. NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment

Nars’ quick drying Powermatte pigment is a good option for perfect on the go matte. It doesn’t take too long to dry and locks in the formula for a smudge-resistant, carefree wea.

It has a thin, precision applicator to ensure you get your lips perfect every time. The lightweight texture applies seamlessly like an ink for the lip.

Price: From: £18.40, Debenhams – buy here now

7. Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick

With ‘Stay All Day’ in the name, you can expect pretty good things from this liquid lipstick from Stila.

The thing we love about this lipstick is the hydrating properties, the formula is enriched with vitamin E and avocado oil, giving lips a vital dose of moisture, along with a bold colour that lasts the test of time.

Price: £15.15, Look Fantastic – buy here now

8. Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick

Featuring a host moisturising natural oils, not only will you get bold colour payoff, your lips will thank you for the hydration too, even when it starts to dry.

The liquid lipstick won’t crack, crumble or flake, each applicator brush has a flat, sponge-tip liner for a seamless application.

Price: £20, Cult Beauty – buy here now         

 

If you’re struggling with dry lips and are looking for something to nourish them, check out the best lip scrubs for 2020.