The bold lipsticks 9 beauty editors swear by

“Striking the perfect balance between orange and red, CHANEL Rouge Allure in Coromandel provides excellent pigment pay-off but thanks to the hydrating ingredients, it doesn’t dry out my lips.”

“My favourite bold lippie is Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in Shanghai Nights. It’s a really deep, rich red that is just so beautiful. It’s a matte, but doesn’t really feel like it. It does require a little bit of reapplication during the night but I don’t mind – I’m not a fan of matte lipsticks that feel like you can’t move, so this is the perfect balance between a lipstick that stays but isn’t super drying.”

“Possibly one of the only reasons I’m excited for the cooler weather is because I can pull out the luxuriously vampy shade that is Maybelline New York SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick in Believer. Besides the fact that I like how moody it is (while still offering that vibrant pop of colour), one of my favourite things about it is that it simply does.not.budge. I can go most of the day without touching up. Oh, and even though it’s a matte finish, it actually feels super comfortable and creamy.”

“I love a swipe of Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution lipstick in Lost Cherry. It’s the perfect middle ground between a vibrant pink and a red, and I like the way the colour pops against my pale skin without making me look too ‘done’.”

“I love a bargain buy, but with CHANEL Rouge Allure Velvet Lip Colour - or any CHANEL lipstick for that matter - you definitely get what you pay for. Their luxe formulas are always super nourishing, never feel caked on or drying on your lips, and they don’t skimp on the colour payoff. Worth every penny. The shade I’m currently obsessed with is L’Indomabile.”

“When I actually put in the effort to apply a bold lipstick I want it to last. That’s why Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Lipstick in Hot Pepper has been a favourite of mine for years. It’s intensely pigmented, applies smoothly and will last all day long, no matter what you throw at it.”

“My all-time favourite pop of colour is NARS Lipstick in Heatwave. It is the perfect shade of coral-red and the matte formula lasts all day without drying out my lips.”

“The first lipstick I ever bought was from YSL, and so it will always have a place in my heart. And while the shade I bought doesn’t exist anymore, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté Rouge Pur Couture in Rosy Coral is pretty similar. It’s a punchy colour that’s begging to be noticed, and glides on like a dream. What more could you want from a lippie?”

“Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Legendary Queen is my go-to bold lipstick because it has an amazing colour payoff, it’s long-lasting and I really love that sleek matte-look. On a side note, it also smells incredible.”

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