Lip Color reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 138 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 54 posts to rank the best Lip Color brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/MakeupAddiction, r/Makeup, r/Fairolives, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/coloranalysis. Top-rated brands include MAC (4.6/5), Maybelline (4.7/5), NYX (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews138
Subreddits15
Posts54
Brands53
Products93
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#1
MAC
4.6
(35)
"Ooo that's pretty! Definitely will grab one."
"For work MAC Velvet Teddy."
"MAC Chili."
"Caviar by MAC ❤️"
"MAC Ruby Woo! I also think MAC Velvet Punch would be perfect for a more clean look."
"Mac whirl."
"Have you tried Mac modesty? It’s not very pink or orange."
"You could use Ruby Woo by MAC."
"100% Ruby Woo from Mac."
"Perhaps something like Mac Captive."
#2
Maybelline
4.7
(9)
"I am really enjoying Maybelline 'gone greige'."
"Try touch of spice by maybelline."
"If you like that color, i think you would maybe like maybelline Touch of Spice."
"Two drug store brands I adore are Maybelline (their Color Sensational line is amazing)."
"Maybelline superstay lip crayon in stay exceptional is another great color."
"Maybelline Touch of Spice."
"Maybelline lifter gloss in silk is also not too bad."
"Based on swatches online, maybe Maybelline's Gone Greige."
"They seem to work well on woc."
#3
NYX
4.6
(8)
"My favorite is NYX soft matte lip cream in Rome."
"Nyx butter glosses are incredible: moisturizing, comfortable on the lips, and the colors are really pretty."
"Nyx has some great traditional lipsticks in black that are a good option."
"Daily: NYX Whipped Caviar"
"It's a tie between NYX matte lipstick in Whipped Caviar"
"Runner up is NYX’s Lingerie XXL."
"I would probably recommend the NYX Butter Glosses."
"On the cheaper side I like nyx soft matte lip creams."
#4
Clinique
5.0
(7)
"I really like the formula because it’s super conditioning, but not clumpy."
"Try Clinique lipstick in Raspberry Glacé"
"Perfect for a natural, polished look."
"Clinique black honey is a staple too."
"Try Clinique Black Honey universally flattering sheer plum shade."
"If you really want something a bit red but will enhance your natural color, you can't go wrong with Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey."
"Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey"
#5
Fenty
4.8
(6)
"-Fenty lip stain in shade berry banger."
"-and scholar sist."
"-fenty icon lipstick in shades major magnate."
"Dark lip colours: -Fenty gloss bomb heat in shade Hot Chocolit."
"-fenty gloss bomb cream in shade mauve wives."
"Blaz’d Donut by Fenty is a decent one."
#6
Milani
4.2
(5)
"Milani lip fetish lipstick in tease, it's a neutral beige."
"Milani color statement lipstick in Rose Femme - hard to find."
"And Milani (you might need a lip liner to avoid feathering with them, though)."
"Milani color statement lipstick in the shade teddy bare."
"They seem to work well on woc."
#7
Kat Von D
4.8
(4)
"Another vote for Kat von D A-Go-Go!"
"BAM, bright orange."
"Or KvD Lovecraft."
"I love Kat Von D's Lovecraft with pretty much anything."
#8
Revlon
4.5
(4)
"Second Revlon- Love Is On, if you want a cool undertone."
"Revlon’s Love is On is a great cool toned red."
"Revlon just came out with a new tinted lip balm that I like a lot! Basically a chapstick with a sheer wash of color."
"Maybe Pink Truffle lip butter by Revlon."
#9
Charlotte Tilbury
5.0
(3)
"Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Medium this has more brown in it."
"Pillow Talk is one of her more popular shades."
"I basically switch between the two every day."
#10
Black Moon Cosmetics
5.0
(3)
"Black Moon Cosmetics has great long-lasting liquid lipsticks."
"Immortal (dark metallic plum)."
"I bought this trio of nudes from Black Moon cosmetics and I absolutely love all of them!"
#11
Nars
4.7
(3)
"Nars “lovin lips” and romand juicy lasting lip tint in “almond rose” are my favourite."
"Nars Anna."
"Can i throw a suggestion for nars anna in here? worth the swipe if youre going to a sephora"
#12
Nature Republic
5.0
(2)
"Nature republic Honey Melting glass bomb in shade grape."
"Nature republic Honey Melting glass bomb in shade grape."
#13
Lisa Eldridge
5.0
(2)
"For a little extra try cinnabar from Lisa Eldridge!"
"I think Lisa Eldridge Cinnabar would be amazing on you."
#14
Wet n Wild
5.0
(2)
"Try Wet n Wild’s megalast stained glass! It’s glossy, not sticky and pretty opaque color. When it loses its glossiness, it’s a great stain. This is my #1 fav lip product"
"That's exactly what I was going to recommend. It's a great formula too."
#15
Lime Crime
5.0
(2)
"My absolute favorite is Limecrime’s Velvetines in shade Black Velvet."
"Lime Crime or Black Moon."
#16
NARS
4.5
(2)
"I've had a lot of luck with ABH lip gloss and NARS velvet lip glide."
"But I've had a lot of luck with ABH lip gloss and NARS velvet lip glide."
#17
Burt's Bees
4.5
(2)
"Burt’s Bees"
#18
Marc Jacobs
4.0
(2)
"Some lipsticks can look very different depending on your skin/lip colour, e.g. the MJ Kiss Kiss Bang Bang that someone else suggested pulls almost fuschia on me."
"Marc Jacobs Kiss Kiss Bang Bang"
#19
Peripera
4.0
(2)
"I actually recommend Peripera #28. It's mauvish and cool."
"It's the Peripera Ink Velvet."
#20
Elf
4.0
(2)
"Is pretty good if you do a light later"
"ELF shine core balm in Ecstatic - plummy and soft."
#21
YSL
5.0
(1)
"My all time favourite nude pink has always been YSL's rouge pur couture."
#22
Romand
5.0
(1)
"Nars “lovin lips” and romand juicy lasting lip tint in “almond rose” are my favourite."
#23
Lily by Red
5.0
(1)
"Lily by Red tints have the best pigmentation and formulas."
#24
Bobbi Brown
5.0
(1)
"Bobbi Brown Brownie."
#25
Fresh
5.0
(1)
"Poppy and Icon."
#26
Guerlain
5.0
(1)
"One of the few hella expensive things that have been worth it to me."
#27
ABH
5.0
(1)
"I've had a lot of luck with ABH lip gloss."
#28
Jane Iredale
5.0
(1)
"PH-activated balms and lipsticks."
#29
Lipstick Queen
5.0
(1)
"PH-activated balms and lipsticks."
#30
Innisfree
5.0
(1)
"I really like Innisfree's canola and honey mask."
#31
Arrow
5.0
(1)
"Adds a little color and feels great."
#32
It Cosmetics
5.0
(1)
"Just enough coverage to glide over lips nicely, feels buttery."
#33
Winky Lux
5.0
(1)
"PH-activated balms and lipsticks."
#34
Bite
5.0
(1)
"Way better than Aquaphor, Lanolips, etc."
#35
Buxom
5.0
(1)
"It’s one of the only brands that doesn’t dry out my lips."
#36
Gucci
4.0
(1)
"You might want to look into different textures from Gucci"
#37
Matte Brick Red
4.0
(1)
"I think you would look fantastic in a matte brick red lip."
#38
KVD Vegan Beauty
4.0
(1)
"Have you tried the L’Oréal colour riche shine or the KVD Nourishing Vegan Butter Lipstick? I think they’re both quite similar to the tarte juicy lips but a bit thicker & more pigmented"
#39
Yves Saint Laurent
4.0
(1)
"You might want to look into different textures from Gucci, Ecstasy Mirror from Armani or maybe YSL Rouge Volupté Shine."
#40
Make Up For Ever
4.0
(1)
"I saw her using a makeup forever lipliner on tiktok, the artist colour pencil in the shade endless cacao"
#41
ChapStick
4.0
(1)
"Chapstick Total Hydration tinted balms are great, nice tint and very hydrating."
#42
Nivea
4.0
(1)
"Nivea cherry shine lipbalm is the one that I use, the color is beautiful and I can apply it without looking at a mirror"
#43
Cream Lip Glaze
4.0
(1)
"I hope this help you"
#44
Lipglow
4.0
(1)
"I hope this help you"
#45
Cakaila
4.0
(1)
"I hope this help you"
#46
Glasswater
4.0
(1)
"I hope this help you"
#47
Anastasia Beverly Hills
4.0
(1)
"“Ashton” & “Dusty Rose” by Anastasia Beverly Hills are both equally flattering."
#48
L'Oréal
4.0
(1)
"Have you tried the L’Oréal colour riche shine or the KVD Nourishing Vegan Butter Lipstick? I think they’re both quite similar to the tarte juicy lips but a bit thicker & more pigmented"
#49
Armani
4.0
(1)
"You might want to look into different textures from Gucci, Ecstasy Mirror from Armani"
#50
Fenty Beauty
4.0
(1)
"Their shade Dulce de Leche is pretty close but not an exact dupe to Fenty Beauty’s first Gloss Bomb but again pretty close."
#51
ColourPop
4.0
(1)
"This would be equivalent to Colourpop's I Heart This and LBB, respectively."
#52
Glossier
4.0
(1)
"A little pricey for what it is, I know, but I love that it has lanolin in it."
#53
Lip Oil
4.0
(1)
"A lip oil might be nice, I often find them very soothing on my lips."
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