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35 lipsticks to refresh your makeup kit

From timeless classics and local favorites to trendy K-beauty and affordable finds, here are lip color essentials to elevate your daily look

Published Jul 31, 2025 08:43 am  |  Updated Aug 1, 2025 11:59 am
Whether you’re updating your everyday essentials or trying new shades, updating your makeup kit with the right lip products—from creamy lipsticks and tinted balms to nourishing lip oils—can instantly boost your look. This curated list features iconic reds, skincare-infused tints, viral sensations, and homegrown brands. No matter the occasion, there’s a perfect lip color ready to brighten your mood.
Global classics
These iconic lipsticks have earned their cult status with timeless red shades and trusted formulas. They're the go-to picks that never go out of style, proving that true beauty staples stand the test of time.
Mac Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo comes in a timeless red hue that suits almost every skin tone. Nars Audacious Lipstick in Rita has a creamy and satin finish that offers an opaque finish. Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color in Ruby offers a soft blotted look and nourishing formula in the shade of red that makes it effortless for everyday wear. L’Oréal Colour Riche Lipstick in Perfect Red is a cool-toned red with intense color payoff that’s infused with ingredients that nourish the lips. Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink in Pioneer delivers up to 16 hours of smudge and transfer-proof wear.
Local loves
Homegrown brands are redefining beauty with shades and formulas made for Filipinos. These proudly local picks offer versatility and wearability that works for us.
Happy Skin’s Mini Lip Mallow Plush Matte Lip Tint in Honeymoon Glow is a bestselling soft terracotta rose with a plush, budge-proof matte finish that flatters both morena and fair skin tones. Sunnies Face Fluffmatte in Baked has a warm, terracotta rose with a soft matte finish that’s light on your puckers. Colourette Colourtint in Zola’s oil-based formula comes in a peachy brown hue with warm undertones, making it a very wearable shade for everyday use. Vice Cosmetics Perfect Kizz Lip Liner in Kizz & Tell is a fan-favorite liner known for its creamy application, budge‑proof formula, and flattering tone on both fair and morena lips. GRWM Milk Tint in Pomelo is a bestselling creamy peach-pink tint that’s flattering on the lips, and even on the cheeks.
K-beauty picks
Known for their innovative textures and effortless charm, their lip colors bring a fresh vibe to any beauty routine. Juicy tints, gradient finishes, and playful packaging keep us looking and feeling youthful.
Peripera Ink Velvet No. 15 Beauty Peak Rose is a muted dusty rose with warm undertones, Etude House Dear Darling Water Gel Tint in Cherry Red delivers a glossy effect that mimics a fresh, just-bitten pout. Romand Juicy Lasting Tint in Figfig is popular for its subdued pink tone paired with a luminous shine. Innisfree Vivid Cotton Ink No. 4 True Red delivers a vibrant matte finish with a soft, lightweight feel perfect for all-day wear. Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum in Cinnamon Sugar offers buildable color with a high-shine, hydrating formula.
Lux on lips
These lipsticks are beauty statements. Each swipe offers a touch of indulgence with rich color and sleek, elegant packaging that feels just as luxurious as it looks. Ideal for special occasions or everyday confidence, these lipsticks combine performance with prestige.
Dior Rouge 999 is the brand’s signature blue-red red that flatters most skin tones, available in satin, matte, metallic, and the new velvet finishes. Chanel Rouge Coco in Gabrielle, named after Coco Chanel herself, offers a creamy, hydrating formula with a luminous satin finish. Another classic is YSL Rouge Pur Couture in Le Rouge, a vibrant red with a smooth satin finish that delivers rich color. For those who love a matte look, Tom Ford Lip Color Matte in Cherry Lush combines deep cherry tones with a velvety texture. Rouge Hermès in “Rouge H” has balanced undertones that flatter many skin tones, embodying timeless elegance.
Skin-loving swipes
Color meets care in these multi-tasking lip products infused with skincare ingredients. Whether it’s a balm, oil, or tint, they nourish while delivering a flattering hint of color for everyday wear.
Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment in Rosé provides a soft, natural rose tint with a creamy, hydrating formula that protects the lips. Issy Gelée Moisturizing Lip Tint in Kink gives a milky rose stain with a jelly-like finish that feels weightless yet moisturizing all day. Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Rose imparts a warm, reddish-pink tone in a creamy, natural balm that soothes and softens. Teviant She Balm in Kate is a soft salmon shade loved for its natural, flattering glow on all skin tones. Vaseline Lip Therapy in Rosy Lips delivers a nourishing, moisture-locking balm with a sheer rosy tint that gives lips a natural, healthy-looking flush.
Viral sensations
Backed by hype and online reviews, these lip products have each created a cult following. From glossy tints to transfer-proof mattes, these are the internet-famous lip products worth trying.
Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil in Pink feels like a glossy cherry-infused balm that naturally adjusts to your lip color. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Fenty Glow adds a non-sticky shine with a sheer peachy-pink tint that flatters every skin tone. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in Berry deeply hydrates and refreshes your lips by morning. Rhode Peptide Lip Tint in Raspberry Jelly is loved for its glossy, hydrating finish while nourishing lips with peptides. Benefit Benetint in Original Rose is a sheer, buildable rosy-red liquid tint.
Budget beauty
This under-P500 lineup proves you don’t have to break the bank to score great lip colors. These affordable picks deliver rich, flattering shades that’ll have you getting compliments.
Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink in Lover is a long-lasting liquid lipstick that features a vivid dusty rose matte shade, while Etude Fixing Tint in Midnight Mauve is a soft rose-mauve shade that flatters both fair and morena Filipina skin tones. Revlon Kiss Cushion Lip Tint in Fancy Rose is a neutral dusty rose that hydrates with a blotted-lip finish, and Careline Lip and Cheek Tint in Wine Supreme delivers a rich, long-lasting flush of color. Finally, Ever Bilena Serum Tinted Lip Oil in Burnt Caramel is a cool-toned mauve-brick hue in a nourishing glossy serum finish.
With so many lip products out there, this list helps you trim down your choices with trusted favorites that deliver on color, comfort, and care—because every day deserves a little extra confidence.

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