Lipstick reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 261 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 76 posts to rank the best Lipstick brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/MakeupAddiction, r/Makeup, r/Fairolives, r/OliveMUA, r/Sephora. Top-rated brands include MAC (4.6/5), Maybelline (4.6/5), Charlotte Tilbury (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews261
Subreddits26
Posts76
Brands43
Products87
261 reviews from
and
By Brand
/By Product
#1
MAC
4.6
(84)
"Chili for sure. It looks amazing"
"Ruby Woo, every time"
"Mac Chili"
"Mac chili"
"Chili! The other one right looks a little to bright and clashes with your tone!"
"CHILI"
"1000000% chili"
"Beautiful! Chili!"
"Chilli is my HG red lipstick! Ruby Woo pulls very pink on me."
"Defs chilli"
#2
Maybelline
4.6
(35)
"Creamy but last well."
"Try “Taupe” from Maybelline"
"Maybelline Superstay"
"I really like Pioneer for festives (have repurchased it and is my most asked 'what shade/lipstick is that)."
"Then I really like amazonian, better than globe trotter."
"Seeker is my go to for parties or even casual white tee blue jeans fit."
"Maybelline superstay. I love so many shades in it, have tried wearing it for 7-8 hours straight without touching up and sis never disappointed."
"It’s liquid, comfortable, and does not budge!"
"MAYBELLINE MATTE LIPSTICKS ARE THE BESSSTTT."
"Is still one of my faves!"
#3
Charlotte Tilbury
4.6
(19)
"Charlotte Tilbury 90’s vibe B4ML looks so dark but actually is beautiful on! Especially if one loves reds."
"I did a inventory/declutter and saw I had 17 lipsticks in that beautiful pinky nude."
"Cannot be beat!"
"'red carpet red', nyx soft matte lip cream in 'monte carlo' which is a more budget friendly option."
"CT Pillow Talk Fair, already repurchased once, and will buy it again when this one runs out."
"As for CT, I love Red Carpet Pink. Very nice cool pink."
"Charlotte tilbury! my favorite bullet lipsticks"
"Charlotte tilbury and Anastasia bev hills are my favorite brands for lipsticks!"
"Both matte. Comfy formulas!!! Many shades to choose from on both brands."
"Penelope Pink by CT."
#4
Revlon
4.4
(19)
"My absolute favorite for drugstore lipstick."
"I've found that Toast of New York by Revlon looks beautiful on me and is amazing for fall."
"Revlon Rum Raisin is a true brown/red, and I love it."
"Revlon Black Cherry"
"Revlon black berry and black cherry are lovely deep reds."
"I plan to try Revlon's Toast of New York, as recommended by so many."
"I love Revlon super lustrous lipsticks."
"The Revlon Super Lustrous lipsticks are the #1 seller in America for a reason."
"- Wine with everything."
"Revlon rum raisin?"
#5
NARS
4.8
(9)
"NARS Dragon Girl"
"Nars Cruella is one of my favorites and has great staying power for not being a stain."
"Is one I like!"
"- Nars Dragon Girl"
"I wish I could go back in time to stock up a boatload of NARS velvet matte lip pencil in the shade Calliope."
"Sad to see them being phased out."
"Is a nice buildable slightly darker red that comes in a lot of finishes."
#6
Lisa Eldridge
4.7
(6)
"Lisa Eldridge Velvet Ribbon."
"Hands down! Favorite formulas of all Time."
"Lisa elderidge"
"Lisa Eldridge!"
"Ruby Woo! Such a classic! Have you tried either of these? Lisa Eldridge in Velvet Ribbon"
"There’s quite a few of those surely."
#7
Chanel
4.7
(6)
"If you are looking for satin matte that can also be used on the cheeks as blush."
"Have never found anything better unfortunately."
"And Dior 999."
"I like: Chanel Pirate, Merit Aperitif."
"Chanel Cecile."
#8
Merit
4.3
(6)
"Matte but not gross dry matte. Perfect MLBB shades."
"Merit L'Avenue is my go to red."
"Merit in Baby"
"Merit signature lip or the new Mac maximinal formula"
"Merit, l'avenue"
"[Merit Signature Lip in Tiger], even though it's a satin finish, may fit the bill for you."
#9
Milani
4.8
(5)
"Creamy but last well."
"Milani teddy bare is my go-to!"
"Have you tried Teddy Bare by Milani"
"Milani in Teddy Bare worked well for both me and my cooler-leaning sibling."
"If you want drugstore, Milani in Teddy Bare worked well for both me and my cooler-leaning sibling."
#10
Peppy
4.8
(4)
"You glow in peppy. No contest."
"Peppy looks amazing on you!!"
"Peppy looks great!"
"Peppy and then Afterglow."
#11
Fenty
4.8
(4)
"Also works."
"Try Fenty or Channel."
"I like the fenty one."
"The liquid lipstick Fenty MVP is a great shade."
#12
Clinique
4.5
(4)
"I'm pretty addicted to."
"Almost lipstick for you."
"I use a lip tint/stain and either a chapstick or the Clinique black honey on top."
"So basic but clinique black honey, finally caved and bought for the first time last month and instantly fell in love."
#13
Dior
4.5
(4)
"If you want long-lasting matte and transferproof formula."
"Try out Dior 999 😊."
"Just got it recently."
#14
Bobbi Brown
5.0
(3)
"It’s lovely and goes lovely in formal setting."
"Bobbi Brown Crushed Lipstick in Telluride."
"Bobbi Brown Crushed lipstick in Italian Rose, Cali Rose, Lilac."
#15
Peripera
5.0
(3)
"I use the Peripera over blur tint and I’m super happy with it."
"Peripera over blur. It doesn’t feel dry and the stain lasts!!"
"Peripera tints tend to be really long-lasting overall. If you’re looking for something that stays on well, they’re definitely worth checking out!"
#16
Black Moon Cosmetics
4.7
(3)
"Black Moon Cosmetics - Sleepwalker is my favorite black liquid lipstick."
"I'm gonna suggest Black Moon Cosmetics Sleepwalker."
"Which is my second favorite."
#17
NYX
4.7
(3)
"My favourite mlbb shade for lip gloss."
"NYX lip lingerie collection has a kickass range of browns."
"Nyx lip lingerie."
#18
Necromancy Cosmetica
4.3
(3)
"I get dark lipsticks from Necromancy Cosmetica, Black Moon Cosmetics, Unearthly Cosmetics, and Kaleidos."
"I haven’t tried their black lipstick personally, but I do have a selection of their shades and it’s a nice formula."
"Check out necromancy cosmetica."
#19
Gucci
4.0
(3)
"Gucci goldie red (i like the satin formula). i have the matte in another color and it's not as drying as other matte formulas."
"Gucci Goldie is a great matte neutral red."
"Look at Gucci Goldie for a classic matte neutral red."
#20
Kiko Milano
5.0
(2)
"Kiko Milano and Charlotte Tilbury are my go to!"
"If you have a Kiko Milano near you, I strongly recommend their lip colours."
#21
Kiro
5.0
(2)
"Stays for a long time and very hydrating."
"Kiro nugmeg nude
Lovechildbymasaba-hukum
Fae beauty -nut
Lakmé rouge bloom matte lipstick-enchanted woods
These are my favourite"
#22
M.A.C.
5.0
(2)
"Looks good on pretty much anyone."
"Can't go wrong with a classic."
#23
Guerlain
5.0
(2)
"Guerlain Rouge G Satin lipsticks!"
"Guerlain Rouge G Satin #03, Le Nu Intense, or #08 Le Nu."
#24
Besame
5.0
(2)
"They stay put, are really pigmented, and come in a ton of red shades."
"Makes great reds"
#25
Sephora
5.0
(2)
"Sephora creams lip stains! Great variety of colors at an amazing price point!"
"Sephora cream lip stains! Formula is very thin, opaque and light."
#26
Nars
5.0
(2)
"Nars!"
"Nars’ selection of reds or Mac or Chanel."
#27
Glossier
4.5
(2)
"The glossier ultra lip!! it’s so comforting."
"Glossier ultra lip shade ember."
#28
Essence
4.5
(2)
"I put on labello chap under bullet lipstick then essence or Maybelline lifter gloss on top."
"I recommend brands like essence, dali, wibo, maybelline, samoa."
#29
YSL
4.5
(2)
"Ysl candy glaze or mac lustreglass lipsticks!!"
"YSL candy glaze in 44 and 150"
#30
Hourglass
4.5
(2)
"Hourglass Icon forever."
"It’s available in their lip gloss range—still quite pigmented."
#31
Mars
4.5
(2)
"Gives you the perfect chilly winter vibes."
"Mars Crayon in No boundaries is a yellow-toned brown."
#32
Elf
4.5
(2)
"It's a true blue red."
"Red lipstick."
#33
Colourpop
4.0
(2)
"Colourpop Oh Snap."
"Colourpop Oh Snap."
#34
Fae Beauty
5.0
(1)
"Fae beauty , Maybelline super stay , Westside liquid lipsticks"
#35
Kiro Beauty
5.0
(1)
"Liked the shade sm."
#36
GXVE
5.0
(1)
"Makes a really lovely red called."
#37
Pat McGrath
5.0
(1)
"This shade is MLBB perfectly."
#38
e.l.f.
5.0
(1)
"$2 lip liners!"
#39
Sugar Cosmetics
4.0
(1)
#40
Huda Beauty
4.0
(1)
#41
Nykaa
4.0
(1)
#42
Pac
4.0
(1)
"Pac chocolate martini Or rimmel love bite!"
#43
Iba Cosmetics
4.0
(1)
"Friends Forever - iba cosmetics"
Discover your audience
GummySearch is an audience research toolkit for 130,000 unique communities on Reddit.
If you are looking for startup problems to solve, want to validate your idea or find your customers online, GummySearch is for you.
Sign up for free, get community insights in minutes.
Tell me more
Get started
