11 limited edition Christmas lipsticks to add to your makeup collection

A berry-hued limited edition lipstick is always worth celebrating but this Rock Lips collaboration between Charlotte Tilbury and Elton John’s Aids Foundation is extra special. Inspired by Elton John’s iconic ‘70s wardrobe, this lipstick concept was designed to bring awareness to AIDS and The Rocket Fund.

$58 at Charlotte Tilbury

Fallen into the trap of thinking that all Christmas lipstick has to be red? This candy glaze lipstick is for you. It leaves lips with a subtle sheen of glossy hydration and is made for the girlies that prefer a nude liner and clear gloss over a traditional lipstick formula. 

$67 at YSL Beauty

We don’t know how he did it, but Tom Ford has managed to create the perfect pinky nude shade for every single skin tone. This unique cafe rose colour emulates the finish of brown lipsticks of the ‘90s and marries it with a moisturising modern formula that’s creamy to apply and wears well throughout the day. 

$86 at David Jones

In our opinion, Chanel’s best products exist in the moody gradient between red and black, and this liquid lip colour is a testament to that theory. The shimmery, lacquered finish is luxurious and elevated, and the precision tip applicator allows you to seamlessly line and fill lips simultaneously.

$65 at David Jones

Dior’s satin matte lipstick formula is a personal favourite of ours. The velvety smooth formula glides onto lips delivering brilliant and instant colour pay-off, plus, it layers beautifully when you need to touch-up throughout the day.

$67 at MYER

Unlikely to wear a bright red lipstick, even on Christmas day? This silk finish nude lipstick was literally made for such occasions. Bonus: the gorgeous limited edition bullet will make a chic addition to your purse regardless of the time of year. 

$68 at MYER

Hermès sheer lipsticks are our go-to on days when we’d rather be wearing lip balm but the occasion calls for something a bit more involved. The formula is incredibly moisturising and delivers a silky sheen of lip colour that errs on the side of lip gloss rather than the opaque colour payoff of a traditional matte lipstick. 

$125 at MYER

Clinique’s Black Honey lipstick is almost always sold out, which is why we were so excited to see this limited edition version of the iconic lip colour in the brand’s holiday makeup collection this year. It’s the same ‘your lips but better’ lipstick you know and love, just covered in jewels. 

$55 at MYER

If there’s one thing we can trust, it’s that Fenty Beauty will never release a predictable holiday collection. This year Rihanna has paired her semi-matte refillable lipstick with a limited edition lipstick case keyring that is intended to be used year-round — not just the festive season. 

$49 at Sephora

Gucci Beauty sold 1 million tubes of lipstick in the first month it launched. Since then the brand's luxurious lippies have become a shining example that even when times are hard, we’ll always be willing to splash out some extra cash on a new lipstick. So why not update your makeup collection with some limited edition swag from Gucci’s holiday collection? This rusty red hue is a welcome grungey update on traditional holiday season reds.

$72 at Sephora

M.A.C Cosmetics lipstick is a surefire classic at this point, but we love that the brand decided to add holiday-exclusive shades to one of their newer lipstick formulas. The slim stick is moisturising, bold and boasts a velvet matte finish to boot. Try the ‘Merry Cherry’ shade for a pop of colour this Christmas. 

$51 at M.A.C Cosmetics