Best Luxury Lip Balms of 2026
We tested prestige lip balms for moisture, shine, tint, and wear. Summer Fridays earns our top spot, with picks for glossy color and treatment.
Lip Makeup & Care
Explore lip makeup & care, from everyday essentials to new finds and practical guidance.
Best Nude Lip Liners of 2026
We tested the nude lip liners everyone recommends. Milani's twist-up wins on wear, e.l.f. on price, and two shades need swatching before you commit.
Best SPF Lip Balms of 2026
We tested SPF lip balms for protection, water resistance, taste, and staying power, plus the best picks for budgets, beaches, and cracked lips.
Best Color-Changing Lipsticks of 2026
We tested color-changing lipsticks and balms that react to pH and warmth. Here's which ones actually develop color, wear well, and taste fine.
Best Dark Red Lipsticks of 2026
We tested dark red lipsticks in wine, burgundy, and oxblood shades to find the ones that wear comfortably and stay put.
Best Drugstore Lip Balms of 2026
We tested drugstore lip balms on chapped lips to find the ones worth buying, from a Burt's Bees four-pack to an SPF stick and a hydrocortisone rescue balm.
Best Drugstore Tinted Lip Balms of 2026
We tested tinted lip balms from e.l.f., Burt's Bees, Revlon, CoverGirl and Nivea to find sheer color that hydrates, plus picks for shimmer and SPF.
Best Lip Balms for Cracked Lips of 2026
We tested occlusive ointments, medicated sticks, and SPF balms to find the best lip balm for cracked lips, with picks for severe cracking and daytime wear.
Best Lip Liners for Brown Skin of 2026
We tested lip liners for brown skin to find pigmented, comfortable picks that define lips without ashy undertones, from rich cocoa to warm toffee.
Best Lipsticks for Fair Skin and Blue Eyes of 2026
We tested berry, wine, red, pink, and peach lipsticks to find flattering, comfortable shades for fair skin and blue eyes.
Best Lipsticks for Tan Skin of 2026
We tested lipsticks for tan skin and found flattering brown-nudes, bold wines, and longwear formulas for every budget and finish.
Best Lip Oils of 2026
The best lip oils for glossy, non-sticky hydration — and how to choose for tint strength, plumping, and how often you will reapply.
Best Waterproof Lip Liners of 2026
The best waterproof lip liner for long days and humid events — which formulas resist transfer, and where comfort and staying power trade off.