We no longer just want color from a lipstick. We want a buttery feel, hydration, shine, a plumper look, color that not only lasts but also defines our lips without drying or creasing. We don’t want the color to transfer and make our lips look like a “barcode.”Well, they exist now and I found the most buttery, long lasting, which stand out and define. They have that soft buttery feel and voluptuous look and are great for thick or thin lips. Best of all, most come with ingredients to treat your lips and care for them.

These are my picks from my scouting mission: (Just click images for details!)

Pure Color Envy by Estèe Lauder SRP: $30

REVOLUTION Lipstick by Urban Decay SRP: $22

Luxe Lip Color by Bobbi Brown SRP: $35

L’ABSOLU ROUGE DÉFINITION by Lancôme SRP: $30.50

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