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Looking for lipstick recommendations

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LemonLimeWater · 22/02/2025 06:54

I buy a lot of lipsticks, but find they wear off, feel too dry, or I just don’t like them.
I have tried Clinique, Mac, Prada, Estée Lauder, loads of supermarket brands and need some inspiration.
What’s your favourite brand? Thanks

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Pickled21 · 22/02/2025 07:56

Could it be the state of your lips that is more of a concern? In that they aren't the best base for the lipstick? Would it be worth trying a lip scrub or mask? Just a thought.

Bodumb · 22/02/2025 07:58

I’ve had em all. Ford/dior/ Aldridge

The primark lustre red at 99p is incredible.

Bodumb · 22/02/2025 08:02

Plus you MUST lip line. Line then rub down your lip with the end of the pencil (if a Mac one)

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LemonLimeWater · 22/02/2025 23:59

Thanks, hadn’t thought of a lip mask.

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Back21970 · 23/02/2025 16:22

I like the Chanel Liquid lipsticks - stay on really well and not too drying.

Don’t think I will go back to the normal stick type lipsticks I’ve used since my teens.

They are very pricey though so I will be looking for cheaper options if anyone has any ideas?

Will definitely be checking out the Primark Lustre Red next time I am in.

Screamingabdabz · 23/02/2025 16:27

Lipstick Queen, Hourglass and Charlotte Tilbury. I used Bobbi Brown Sandwash pink all the time a decade ago but Nars is my most used one in my handbag. Nothing wrong with supermarket lipsticks - it’s the perfect shade and texture that matters. I like matte but I’ve never got on with MAC - far too drying.

onetwothreefourfive11 · 23/02/2025 16:28

Scrub your lips daily, exfoliate

Steam your face
Lots of water

Lip liner
Any cheap one

Lipstick:
Bobbi Brown, Charlotte Tilbury MAC crème finish

crosskeysgreen · 23/02/2025 16:29

Bodumb · 22/02/2025 08:02

Plus you MUST lip line. Line then rub down your lip with the end of the pencil (if a Mac one)

I never line my lips.

Can't stand it when people have make up rules, it's really dependant on what suits each person.

Op, Mac has at least 3/4 different types of lipstick, which ones have you actually tried?

Sounds like you need to wear Vaseline to bed every night and work on getting them hydrated

crosskeysgreen · 23/02/2025 16:30

Screamingabdabz · 23/02/2025 16:27

Lipstick Queen, Hourglass and Charlotte Tilbury. I used Bobbi Brown Sandwash pink all the time a decade ago but Nars is my most used one in my handbag. Nothing wrong with supermarket lipsticks - it’s the perfect shade and texture that matters. I like matte but I’ve never got on with MAC - far too drying.

The Mac mattes have changed and aren't so drying now

Frieda12 · 23/02/2025 16:32

The new NYX glossy liquid stains are amazing

Bodumb · 23/02/2025 17:52

You should try the lip liner, I also never used to, and I often wear strong red lipstick. But lip liner is very info and I kind of started doing it and it really is the dogs.

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