Best Lip Plumpers of 2026
We tested the plumping glosses, oils and balms worth buying — which ones visibly plump, which tingle, and which stay comfortable all day.
Explore lip makeup & care, from everyday essentials to new finds and practical guidance.
We tested the plumping glosses, oils and balms worth buying — which ones visibly plump, which tingle, and which stay comfortable all day.
We tested drugstore liquid lipsticks from Revlon, Maybelline, NYX and more to find the best matte, satin and glossy long-wear formulas for every budget.
We tested drugstore and prestige lip liners for pigment, glide, and wear. Here are the ones that define lips cleanly and stay comfortable.
We tested leave-on lip masks on dry, flaky lips. Laneige is the overnight default, e.l.f. the budget pick, and Tatcha the splurge that plumps.
We tested lip oils on dry lips to find the ones that hydrate, shine, and stay comfortable, from a pocket-friendly favorite to a plumping tint.
We tested nude pink lipsticks from Maybelline, Revlon, L'Oréal, NYX and Rimmel to find the comfortable everyday nudes and the mattes that actually last.
We tested pink glosses from Maybelline, NYX, e.l.f., Revlon, Kiko and more to find the shiniest, most comfortable picks for every budget and lip type.
We tested tinted lip balms from Laneige, Summer Fridays, Burt's Bees and more to find sheer color that moisturizes and wears comfortably.
We tested eight lip balms, from drugstore sticks to a tinted splurge, to find the ones that actually soften chapped lips and layer under lipstick.
We tested clear, tinted, plumping, and shimmer lip glosses to find the shiniest, most comfortable tubes for every budget and finish.
We tested lip stains for buildable color, staying power, and comfort, from a ten-shade matte tint to a classic rose liquid stain for lips and cheeks.
We tested lipsticks from Revlon, Maybelline, L'Oreal, and more to find comfortable, pigmented picks for every finish and budget.
We tested liquid lipsticks for wear, comfort, and transfer. Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink is our top pick, with options for shine and budget.
We tested drugstore nude lipsticks for shade, comfort, and staying power. These are the ones that look like your lips, only better.
We tested orange lipsticks from Maybelline, NYX, Revlon, and The Lip Bar to find long-wearing, comfortable shades for every finish and budget.
We tested peach lipsticks across cream, matte, and two-step longwear formulas to find shades that flatter without turning orange or chalky.
We tested pink lipsticks from Revlon, Maybelline, L'Oreal, and more to find flattering everyday shades, all-day mattes, and comfortable picks for dry lips.
We tested red lipsticks from Revlon, Maybelline, L'Oreal, and NYX to find the truest color, the longest wear, and the most comfortable finish.
We tested black lipsticks in liquid matte, satin, and cream formulas to find the ones that go on opaque, stay put, and feel comfortable to wear.
We tested brown lipsticks across cream, matte, liquid, and longwear formulas to find comfortable everyday shades and dependable deep-brown options.
We tested burgundy lipsticks in wine, berry, and oxblood shades to find comfortable bullets, longwear liquids, and budget favorites for every finish.
We tested drugstore lip glosses for shine, comfort, and staying power. Here are the best clear, tinted, and oil glosses for every budget.
We wore everyday lipsticks through full days to find forgiving color. Revlon Super Lustrous wins on creamy hydration; longwear picks inside.
We wore long-wear lipsticks through meals, coffee, and full workdays to find the formulas that stay put without leaving lips tight and flaky.