Whenever I’m mulling over a purchase big or small, I always get frustrated when the online retailer doesn’t have customer reviews. It’s so helpful to take advice from people who have already tested out the product and shared whether it lives up to expectations or not. When we’re talking about items that have thousands of reviews, it’s all the more reassuring. I don’t care if I’m going to be out $5 or $50—no matter the cost, I want my purchase to be satisfying. Luckily, there are a ton of beauty lovers who are extremely opinionated about their lipsticks if you happen to be in the market for a little color. (Hello, Zoom meetings.)
Below, I’ve rounded up lipsticks with excellent reviews from in-the-know shoppers. Just one of these drugstore lipsticks, for instance, has 3300 five-star reviews on Amazon. Cumulatively, these formulas below have recommendations from over 10,000 customers. Impressive. Scroll down to shop the best-reviewed drugstore lipsticks from beloved beauty brands.
How good is this lipstick? Well, over 3300 Amazon reviewers have sung its praises, noting that it stays put throughout the day and is moisturizing.
This Revlon lipstick comes with a clear lip gloss to help give it some shine and make sure the color stays put. If you haven’t put on clear lip gloss since middle school, you’re seriously missing out.
This lipstick comes in a slew of shades and boasts 2052 five-star reviews on Amazon. I’m particularly fond of the color Cyprus, as it’s the ideal bubblegum pink.
Clinique’s Chubby Stick is iconic for good reason. It’s moisturizing and the application is pretty much a no-brainer.
Over 2700 Amazon reviewers have given this lipstick five-star nods, proving that it’s one of the all-time best. This is my favorite pick if you love matte lipsticks.
Sifting through the 499 five-star Amazon reviews, I noticed that shoppers agree about this lipstick’s great texture and longevity.
This lipstick has earned 1073 five-star reviews (and counting) at Sephora. This Grace color is a fantastic easy-to-wear pink if neon isn’t quite your thing.
When you’re browsing Revlon and Maybelline options, don’t overlook Almay. This lipstick, in particular, has 189 five-star reviews.
Over 270 Amazon shoppers have given this lipstick five-star approval.
Maybelline is such a classic brand in the lipstick space, so you truly can’t go wrong. I especially love this oh-so-perfect red that’s giving me Marilyn Monroe vibes.
This particular lipstick has earned the praises of 1791 Sephora shoppers. It’s earned five-star status thanks to the wide range of colors available and the moisturizing formula.
This is a deep red that’s statement-making yet totally classic. It currently boasts 1170 five-star reviews on Amazon.
This is a great choice if you want a lipstick with a hint of sheen.
Does it get any more iconic than L’Oréal? This formulation has earned 1812 five-star reviews on Amazon.
Yes, Burt’s Bees makes a lot more than lip balm. I love this lipstick, which also has 846 fans on Amazon.
This one won a spot in Mindy Kaling’s roundup of the best lipstick shades for dark skin tones. You can see how it looks on her above, but I’m confident the magenta-like shade would look good on anyone.
This two-in-one buy comes with a top coat to help keep your color in place all day.
One of the most affordable lipsticks on the market, this $3 version has earned 419 five-star Amazon reviews.
In my opinion, you should own both matte and shiny lipsticks to suit different occasions and moods. This one is a great version of the latter with 79 five-star reviews on Amazon.
