YSL Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick Balm ($43)

If you want an ultra-hydrating lipstick formula that moves with your lips and just feels good, look no further than the YSL Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick Balm. It has the texture of a balm with the color-payoff of a creamy lipstick. One swipe will give your lips a sheer wash of color but you can layer it to make the color opaque.

Editor Quote: “The price tag on this one hurts, but what can I say . . . love is love. I like to apply by dabbing a few dots and then tapping outward with my finger for a more casual red lip.” — Lisa Robinson, director, distribution

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick ($35)

The Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick is famous for its cult-favorite Pillow Talk shade, but it also comes in a ton of universally flattering shades. It has a matte finish with a long-wearing, buildable formula. It’s hydrating and pigmented, and it’s the finishing touch to a glam look. Pillow Talk is a stunning nude pink shade for those with lighter skin tones, however, the shade Pillow Talk Medium is perfect for those with darker skin tones. Read our review of the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick.

Editor Quote: “The Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick hasn’t left my bag since I first got my hands on it six years ago. It’s the perfect neutral for my naturally bright, pink lips and it matches with every makeup look.” — Jessica Harrington, senior editor, Beauty

Merit Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick ($26)

The Merit Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick has the pigment of a liquid lipstick, the feel of a lip balm, and the finish of a lip gloss. It has a buildable color payoff with a buttery soft, moisturizing texture, perfect for those who have dry lips. The lipstick has comfortable wear that is lightweight and flexible on the lips. It comes in eight shades ranging from neutrals and browns to pinks, reds, and corals. Read our in-depth review of the Merit Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick. One editor’s favorite shades are Tiger, a brick red, 1990, a deep brown, and L’avenue, a berry-brown.

Editor Quote: “Merit’s Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick is perfect for a night out and everyday use. This one product can replace your lip balm, lip gloss, and lipstick in your handbag. It has a lovely and elegant feel on the lips that feels hydrating and lightweight. The lipstick has a color payoff that lasts for quite some time, and it keeps my lips feeling conditioned.” — AR

Rare Beauty Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick in Inspire ($20)

Selena Gomez’s favorite and go-to shade will be your new favorite bold red. It’s a weightless matte lipstick that feels velvety soft on your lips. It’s nondrying as well, and it comes in a ton of different shades. Read our in-depth review of the Rare Beauty Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick. One editor loves the shades Inspire, Fearless, a deep, cool-tone brown, Heroic, a berry magenta shade, and Brave, a muted terracotta.

Editor Quote: “This particular product’s texture is unique in the world of matte lipsticks — creamy and buildable, while still feeling surprisingly lightweight and breathable. After a few minutes of wear, the suede-like finish starts to feel barely there, almost like a powder and far more comfortable than the tacky, glue-like texture common in other liquid lip products.” — LR

About Face Paint-It Matte Lip Color ($16)

The About Face Paint-It Matte Lip Color has a formula so light and flexible, you won’t even feel it on your lips. It’s a long-wearing, non-drying liquid lipstick with a color payoff that doesn’t disappoint. It’s an editor-favorite as well; read our in-depth review of the About Face Paint-It Matte Lip Color.

Editor Quote: “The formula is so light and flexible, you can’t even feel it on your mouth. And that pigment? Wow, the color payoff is impressive for such a weightless consistency. I also appreciate the touch of peppermint oil that keeps my lips moisturized. I wore this with my face mask over it for about 30 minutes, and the lipstick didn’t smudge or fade. Clearly it’s a winner.” — Macy Cate Williams, former content director, Commerce

Stila Stay All Day Long Wear Liquid Lipstick ($24)

The Stila Stay All Day Long Wear Liquid Lipstick is not just an editor-favorite but also congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s go-to, specifically in the shade Beso. The long-lasting liquid lipstick has a matte finish but won’t dry out the lips. It comes in 24 different colors from bright red to rosy pink. Read our in-depth review of the Stila Stay All Day Long Wear Liquid Lipstick.

Editor Quote: “The color applies so smoothly and evenly that I didn’t need to swipe it over my lips more than once, and knowing how drying matte lipsticks can be, I love that this one didn’t make my lips feel chapped or heavy. While it’s not 100 percent transfer-proof, I was very impressed with its staying power and the way it was able to hold up even after eating and drinking throughout the day.” — Danielle Jackson, former assistant editor

Ctzn Cosmetics Nudiversal Lip Duo ($29)

Our editors agree, the Ctzn Cosmetics Nudiversal Lip Duo is our new favorite budge-proof lipstick formula. Each super-flattering color will last you from your first sip of coffee in the morning all the way to the end of dinner (and then some). The 25-shade range has the perfect neutral and nude for your skin tone, even taking into account undertones. One side of this dual-ended lipstick is a creamy matte lipstick while the other side is a hydrating lip gloss, so you’ll have a go-to nude for any occasion. Read our in-depth review of the Ctzn Cosmetics Nudiversal Lip Duo.

Editor Quote: “I only needed one swipe of the matte lipstick side of the lip duo for an opaque, bold color. The lipstick is velvety soft, moisturizing, and lightweight. Even though it has a matte finish, it did not feel drying at all. I noticed that the lipstick moved with my lips rather than giving that cracked look you traditionally get from matte liquid lipsticks.” — AR

Maybelline SuperStay Ink Crayon Lipstick ($11)

The glides on smoothly and promises to last eight hours. It is a product that doubles as a lip liner and has a built-in sharpener, so you’ll never be unprepared. It’s smudge-proof with a long-lasting wear, and it’s truly a hidden gem.

Ilia Color Block High Impact Lipstick in Rococco ($28)

You don’t have to choose between pigment and moisture with the Ilia Color Block High Impact Lipstick in Rococco. It’s a hydrating formula with a satin finish that will basically replace your tinted lip balm, and it’s on one of our editor’s best Ilia products list, for good reason.