Best Lipsticks in Singapore To Refresh Your Makeup Collection

Does your lipstick collection feel out of date? Whether you enjoy the full coverage of lipstick, a hint of lip stain or the hydration of lip balm, one thing's for sure - you can never have too many. But with products nearing expiry dates, and a lack-lustre makeup wardrobe due to COVID closures, it may well be time for you to update your lipstick collection. 

Say no more! Our list takes you through some of the best lipstick and lip care options in Singapore. From soft pastels and glistening glossies to long-lasting rubies and trusty mattes, here’s what you need to remain in top form this season. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills - Lipstick, Lipliner and Lipgloss

Love matte lipsticks but hate the accompanying dryness? If you’re still new to Anastasia Beverly Hills’ lipsticks, they’re going to change your world of matte entirely! Now in new iconic velvet-matte and stunningly gorgeous nudes, this lip collection features both Matte and Satin Velvet Lipsticks, plus pigmented Lip Liners and date-ready Lip Glosses with explosive shine.

Undeniably pigmented and controllable, the 14 new shades are must-haves on every girl’s dresser. 

The Matte & Satin Lipstick ($37) delivers everything you desire - in a single swipe. Pigmented, smooth glide-on, it has incredible colour pay-off and luscious wearability. Choose between Matte and Satin based on your preferences! 

Don’t forget the full-pigment Lip Liner ($32) that delivers precise shaping and contouring.

Lastly, gloss lovers need the one-swipe shine delight - the Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss ($35) in vanilla-scented, luminous finishes. Available in 4 universal shades, Soft Pink, Deep Taupe, Sunbaked, Goldy, the collection offers irresistible lustre and the ideal amount of brilliance every time.

What we love: Just like their eyebrow makeup, Anastasia Beverly Hills lives up to the promises on this lip collection too! Expect the matte range to be silky soft and truly velvet-like in texture. No dryness at all! And for those who are back on the lip gloss bandwagon, you'll want one of each colour in your handbags. 

Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick

If you are a fan of liquid lipsticks you need to try the newest addition to the Fenty family.  Fenty Beauty is now a part of the liquid lipstick category with its newest addition, the Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick. This game-changing formula offers a luxuriously creamy, whipped formula and rich velvet matte colour that lasts with just one swipe of its precise applicator. 

Doe-foot in shape, the applicator ensures perfect application, while the gorgeous whipped formula means you never have to deal with dryness or cracking on the lips. Expect a plush and comfy texture that keeps fine lines and dry lips at bay. Available in 5 universal shades. 

What we love: Extra pigment, extra power - this liquid lipstick comes with all the extras you want in a long-lasting lippie. Flattering shades that work across different skin tones and last all night long!

Huda Beauty ​​Liquid Matte Ultra-Comfort Transfer-proof Lipstick

Still new to Huda Beauty? Long-wear power horse, Huda Beauty’s Liquid Matte Ultra-Comfort Transfer-proof Lipstick has been reformulated to be vegan-friendly and has a huge range of shades suitable for all skin tones and occasions. With just one swipe, you can expect vibrant colour coverage that is flake, streak, smudge and transfer proof! In fact, this lipstick feels so light that you'll barely notice it's there.

With the thinnest possible formula, it comes packed with antioxidants and an exclusive moisturising complex. Velvety in texture, it is weightless and keeps your lips soft and supple, all day long. After drying out, you’ll find that it leaves behind a suede finish sans the stickiness of liquid lipstick. 

What we love: Huda created this formula to be light and transfer-proof. Wear all day and night, in every shade possible, because it’s hard to find something as weightless and effortless to flaunt! 

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil

If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil is one to add to art - and pronto! This Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil is an innovative lip jelly that transforms into a lightweight oil, nourishing the lips. Made with jojoba and sunflower seed oil, it instantly hydrates and nourishes soft, smooth lips that feel moisturised all day.

And while it keeps those lips feeling soft, it does so with a soft pinch of colour and shine. 

A lip oil also means that the colour is buildable - you can go as strong or light as you like! One swipe gives just a hint of colour while extra layers deliver a juicy, pop like none other. 

Enjoy gently plumped lips for a fuller, healthier-looking pout in seconds.

What we love: Easily the most talked-about lip launch this season, Rare Beauty's Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil is all things nourishing. Particularly exciting for those who prefer their lips in subtle colours - just a soft pinch of shade.

Sephora Collection Rouge Shine Lipstick

The Sephora Collection's iconic lipstick, Sephora Rouge, has been given a new shimmery shine finish with translucent colour for a delicate, wet-lipped look. This popular lipstick now comes in four must-have finishes: Matte, Satin, Shine, and Lacquer, each with irresistible colours from classic to bold to suit every desire. The updated design features modern and elegant, multi-faceted luminous packaging, and the lipstick is enriched with mango and shea butter for instant hydration and comfort. The lightweight, translucent formula allows for buildable coverage and the shimmery colours add glossy lips with facetted shine. Additionally, it has a subtle and captivating scent with fresh and luscious notes of vanilla, peony, and intrepid patchouli.

What we love: 9 luscious shades in different finishes, makes Sephora's Rouge Shine Lipstick an affordable($20) yet maximum impact product you want to snag. The lightweight formula allows for buildable coverage leaving behind a lusciously wet look. 

​YSL Rouge Pur Couture “The Slim”

No lipstick list is ever complete without a YSL mention on it and it's now available at Sephora too!

Very few makeup brands can surpass the high-pigment, smooth matte colour pay-off that you get from a YSL lipstick.

YSL’s Rouge Pur Couture “The Slim” saturates lips with ultra-rich, high-pigmented matte colour that feels weightless and incredibly comfortable. Featuring a non-drying, creamy formula, it glides on effortlessly and stays put all day - without any worry of bleeding or cracking. All it takes is a few swipes, to get the hue of your liking in a creamy formula. 

What we love: Looking for the ultimate matte lipstick? Fabulous colour pay-off aside, we are in love with the couture slim square bullet design! Inspired by the iconic Yves Saint Laurent Couture House, the casing is easy to use and allows for better precision. We don’t know a better partner for your nights about town! 

Available across multiple department stores in Singapore, Sephora Online, and online at YSL Beauty. 

​​Pixi MatteLast Liquid Lip Lipstick

After a liquid matte that won’t dry you out? You can definitely depend on Pixi’s MatteLast Liquid Lip Lipstick!  

This liquid lipstick comes infused with rosehip oil, and quickly sets to a long-wearing and comfortable matte veil while leaving lips hydrated. 

Whether you are headed to the office or looking to party in town, the shades are versatile and flattering for all skin tones. Apply with the unique PixiPetal applicator, and you will get a smooth, uniform colour that is even and precise - just the way we like it! 

What we love: While this isn’t your typical long-lasting lipstick, it does the job for long enough! Smooth and soft on application, it will keep lips nourished and prepped through the day. A beautiful shade range means you can flaunt your favourite shades of nude or go all out bold for the night. Also, the nifty applicator makes easy touch-ups on the go! 

​Paula’s Choice Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster

Packed with a powerful blend of moisture-attracting ingredients, Paula’s Choice Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Booster makes chapped lips a thing of the past. The advanced anti-aging lip treatment smoothens fine lines and keeps those lips looking young and plump. Watch as Hyaluronic Acid and Konjac Sponge visibly boost lip volume while firming peptides support the natural shape of your lips. Squalane, soy, cocoa and shea butter together deliver an extra dose of antioxidant-rich hydration. 

Like all of Paula’s Choice products, the Lip Booster is also 100% fragrance free, and clinically proven to be non-irritating.

What we love: Believe this to be your ordinary chapstick? Think again! Paula’s Choice Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster hydrates your lips deeply while instantly smoothing and softening them. Apply during the day and before bed to wake up to less visible lines and more youthful-looking lips! 

Paula’s Choice Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster retails for $46 on paulaschoice.sg, Shopee, Zalora and at selected Unity outlets.

​Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick 

Did you know that one Matte Revolution lipstick is sold every minute around the world? 

If you have been paying close attention, Charlotte’s Matte Revolution lipstick is quite the revolution in itself! Loved by makeup artists, influencers and celebrities the world over, it comes with an angled square tip allowing for perfect application, every time. 

Get luminous, cashmere-soft lips in a matte finish with its antioxidant Orchid extracts. A blend of oils, triglycerides and waves gives a buildable colour that can last up to 10 hours. Perfect if you like a matte lippie that also hydrates on the go! 

What we love: The square angled tip is almost like a lip brush, so you can get precise with each application. Prep your lips well and layer your lipstick to get the best long-lasting paying off from this matte phenomenon. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution retails for $50 on Sephora.sg.

​M.A.C Powder Kiss Velvet Blur Slim Stick 

Are you a fan of M.A.C’s Powder Kiss? Then you will want its creamier cousin, the Powder Kiss Velvet Blur Slim Stick. This slim lipstick comes with all the silky, soft-focus of Powder Kiss bit with a cushiony feel and powerful pigment in a matte finish. Think softer, smoother lips with full coverage with a soft matte gleam - in one sweep! 

The ultra-weightless formula comes in 12 mega-bold colours that hydrate lips instantly, leaving them beautiful throughout the day. Designed for all-day wear, you can enjoy 12 hours of no-bleeding, no -feathering, crease-resistant formula. It also reduces the appearance of lip lines! 

What we love: If your matte lips typically crave hydration, you will enjoy this soft-matte, slightly creamy, velvet texture. The Power Kiss Velvet Blur Stick goes on easy and smooth and leaves your lips vibrant with colour and ready for a long day. No dryness at all! Dab with a tissue and layer up for longer wear.

​Bobby Brown Luxe Shine Intense Lipstick

Skincare-infused lipsticks are what you want this season! Lip-loving comfort with show-stopping colour, Bobby Brown’s new Luxe Lipstick is all about keeping your lips feeling luxe - all day long! With 10-hour moisture and 10-hour wear, these new lipsticks come with a sleek and sharp case that evokes the New York City skyline.

Mixed and mastered for the ultimate-statement lipstick, the universally-flattering shades give amazing colour pay-off while nourishing and conditioning your pout. And in a formula that resists fading, feathering or smudging!

What we love: An expanded shade range means you will be able to find a lipstick that flatters your skin tone both in bold and wearable neutrals. The Dimensional Shine Magnifier Complex lives up to its name, leaving behind a sculpted voluptuous and shine-amplified look.

Silky-soft and nourishing for your lips, and in a formula that’s built to last - sign us up for more!

​Ultra Violette Sheen Screen Hydrating Lip Balm SPF 50

Have you heard? The cult-favourite sunscreen brand Ultra Violette is finally here in Singapore with a whole wardrobe of sun care products. And while you indulge in their stunning range of face and body sunscreen, don’t forget about those lips! 

Say hello to your trusted new handbag addition, the Ultra Violette Sheen Screen Hydrating Lip Balm. It glides on easy, leaving your lips soft, smooth, and well protected from UV rays. Available in four universally flattering shades Rose (tinted dusty mauve), Nude (sheer universal warm beige), Shimmer (colourless holographic shine) and Peach (sheer golden-peachy shimmer), Sheen Screen, you are sure to find one (or 3!) that will make a worthy addition to your daily regime. 

What we love: Sometimes all you need is a good lip balm! This one goes on like a balm and finishes like a gloss - with a hint of gorgeous colour. Non-sticky, easy glide and ultra-moisturising for chapped lips. 

The Sheen Screen Hydrating Lip Balm SPF 50 retails for SGD 26 at Sephora e-store and in-stores.

​CLE Melting Lip Powder on Ksisters , $34

A multi-purpose product, CLE Melting Lip Powder transforms pigmented powder into a long-wearing lip tint with a deep, matte finish.  It uses Micro Capsule Technology - which allows capsules to release tint and essence, giving colour and moisture as a result of temperature or friction. And while powder lipsticks may have a bad reputation for drying out lips, this version does the opposite. With Coconut Oil as one of the ingredients, you can look forward to moisture even after a few hours of application. 

What we love: A powder dissolving into high-pigment lip colour makes for a fun addition to any makeup wardrobe. You can even use the CLE Melting Lip Powder on your eyes and cheeks! 

​1028 Opium Poppy Matte Velvet Gloss

Say hello to our newest drugstore favourite, Taiwanese makeup brand 1028. Featuring a  wide range of top-quality, long-stay, budge-proof makeup, the popular brand is finally available in Singapore! 

Designed specially to complement yellow-based Asian skin tones, the Opium Poppy velvet gloss series is a collection of alluring red tones inspired by the red poppy flower. This lightweight and creamy formula delivers rich colour in a velvety matte finish and dries as a thin veil of colour on the lips. 

What we love: Perfect if you love the diffused lip colour but can also be used to build your ideal intensity! We particularly like its creamy rich formula that settles into a matte finish without any discomfort or dryness. 

1028 Opium Poppy Matte Velvet Gloss retails for $18.90 at selected Watsons stores.

​YULIP Lipstick and Lip Balm on Ksisters, $30

How about a 100% natural lipstick that is also non-toxic, organic and cruelty-free? YULIP is a Korean cosmetic brand that specialises in lip products. Founded in 2017 in Seoul, YULIP features 100% non-toxic and all-natural lipsticks. In fact, YULIP was founded to raise awareness of bad toxins in our lip products and offer the safest lip products for all, especially for expecting moms, and sensitive skin types.

Only made with natural ingredients, the lipstick is a balmy texture that leaves your lips feeling hydrated and softer throughout the day. Made with only safe ingredients and colours derived from nature, these lipsticks come with the goodness of Organic Jojoba Seed Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Seaberry Oil (Sea Buckthorn Oil), Organic Shea Butter, Organic Coconut Oil and Organic Evening Primrose Oil. Choose the lipstick shades for stronger pigment and the lip balm options for a subtle, hydrating finish. 

What we love: If you follow Korean beauty closely, you will know what a rage YULIP is! Offering 100% natural lipsticks means, you can kiss your little ones without worrying about the chemical leftover on their cheeks. We love the lip balms plus lipstick texture that gives the best hydration for chapped lips with that tinge of colours. Oh and grab the Colourless Lip Treatment Balm, an on-the-go lip treatment that also works like a lip mask. YULIP Lipstick and Lip Balm retails for $30 on Ksisters, our favourite resource for all things K-Beauty.