15 Best Long-Lasting Lipsticks for Your Bestie’s Wedding

Looking for the perfect shade of lipstick to wear to your bestie’s wedding? Lucky for you, we won’t only spoil you with choices, but will also make sure that you look like a glamorous diva this wedding season! Each of these quality lipsticks is long lasting, unique, and super pigmented.

Best Long-Lasting Lipsticks

Tricks To Make Your Lipstick Last All Day

Best Long-lasting Lipsticks That Are Sure To Last!

We are listing out the top 15 lipstick shades perfect for a wedding. These are superbly long lasting lipsticks which will make you look utterly-fabulous! (You’re welcome!)

1. Nykaa Paintstix – Peaches n Cream

This is the shade for the bold and confident! This is the perfect lipstick for an evening wedding. Apart from it being a long-lasting product, you’ll love the fact that it has a soft matte finish and glides on effortlessly on your lips. Since it’s packed with Vitamin E and other nutrients, it will keep your lips supple, moist and soft at all times!

Pros:

• Extreme color intensity
• Soft matte finish
• One stroke application
• Long-wearing

Cons:

• Smudges easily
• Isn’t waterproof
• Flat top

Price: Rs 425. Buy it here.

2. L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Moist Matte Lipstick – Blaze of Red

Nothing looks sexier than a woman wearing a bright red lipstick. This particular shade looks classy and sophisticated when applied on your lips. Containing jojoba oil, you’ll be pleased to know that your lips feel moist and hydrated after use. To make this red lipstick shade stand out, opt for subtle, metallic or dark outfit colours.

Pros:

• Long-lasting Matte Lipstick
• Hydrating on lips
• Highly pigmented
• No bleeding and feathering
• Doesn’t exaggerate lip lines

Cons:

• Transferable
• Accentuates dry lips

Price: Rs 750. Buy it here.

3. Maybelline New York Superstay 24 Color 2 Step Lipstick – Very Cranberry

Ladies, when it comes to picking a lipstick that’s long-lasting, this is the one you need to lay your hands on. We love it because it’s affordable, doesn’t fade and gives your lips high coverage without bleeding. In spite of having a variety of exciting shades to choose from, you should try ‘Very Cranberry’ (You’ll LOVE it!)

Pros:

• Decent staying power.
• Doesn’t bleed or feather

Cons:

• Feels sticky during application
• Dries a little too fast
• Requires a makeup remover to take it off

Price: Rs 600. Buy it here.

4. Chambor Extreme Wear Transferproof Liquid Lipstick – Coffee Date

Aren’t Bright colours your thing? No worries! You can settle for this elegant looking shade. The creamy matte finish is lovely and the tint also gives your lips great coverage. Plus, you will never have to worry about doing touch-ups every hour, because this baby is long-lasting. You’ve got to try it to believe it! Wear it to the next shaadi, we say.

Pros:

• Non-drying creamy matte formula
• Cruelty free, conscious product
• Easy reapplication

Cons:

• Doesn’t survive meals

Price: Rs 845. Buy it here.

5. NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick – Sandstrom

Nothing comes close to this bad boy! Get ready to doll up your lips with this fabulous shade. It compliments every skin tone, is waterproof, super pigmented and long-lasting. You’ll also notice that once you apply it, the shade goes from creamy gloss to matte instantly. Did we mention that it smells delicious? Dazzle all at the next wedding you attend, with this lippie on.

Pros:

• Highly pigmentation.
• Just a little goes a long way.
• Lightweight, ultra-matte finish

Cons:

• Difficult to remove.

Price: Rs 850. Buy it here.

6. M.A.C Amplified Lipstick – Chatterbox

This super fun, flirty and girly shade of lipstick, is too tempting to put away! Making your lips look better than Barbie’s, we bet you’ll be bagging tons of compliments at the wedding. It gives instant definition to your lips and makes the pout look sexy!

Pros:

• Creamy texture, non-drying on lips.
• Addictive vanilla smell
• Glides easily on lips
• Moistens for hours

Cons:

• Bleeds a little

Price: Rs 1,500. Buy it here.

7. The Body Shop Matte Lip Liquid – Sydney Amaryllis

Want velvety soft lips? You’ve got to try this epic lipstick shade then! Designed and formulated to glide on like melted butter on your lips, this one’s made from natural ingredients. We bet those lips of yours are in for a healthy treat.

Pros:

• Velvet matte finish
• Lightweight formula
• Comfortable wear
• Gluten Free

Cons:

• Not transfer-proof
• Need 3-4 swipes for proper coverage

Price: Rs 645. Buy it here.

8. Faces Ultime Pro Longwear Matte Lipstick – Pretty Me

A pretty you deserves a pretty lipstick like this one! Enriched with Vitamin E and antioxidants, your lips will look hydrated and feel plump and supple. You don’t even have to worry about it fading away post eating or sweating because this lipstick will stay on till the ceremonies end.

Pros:

• Lasts long
• Soft, smooth texture
• Glides easily on lips
• Super pigmented

Cons:

• Stains lips heavily

Price: Rs 750. Buy it here.

9.  Colorbar Diva Lipstick – Dress To Impress

This lip colour is perfect for a statement maker. When applied, this shade gives out vibes of confidence, class and sophistication. Grab eyeballs every time you walk by and have many compliments come your way at weddings with this sexy shade of lipstick by your side, paired with the perfect wedding outfit.

Pros:

• Doesn’t settle into fine lines
• Doesn’t bleed or feather
• Well priced for the quality and quantity

Cons:

• Too bright for casual wear

Price: Rs 550. Buy it here.

10. Revlon Just Bitten Kissing Balm Stain – Adore

Need a break from matte lipsticks? Switch to this glossy one then! The colour looks rich and is perfect to wear to a grand occasion such as a wedding. Plus, this is one that’s bound to stay on all night long and is a kiss-proof lipstick. Brownie points for the fact that it looks like a cute lipstick crayon too! Don’t you think?

Pros:

• Rich colour in one swipe
• Flushed stain with balm-like moisture
• Lightweight

Cons:

• No SPF

Price: Rs 1,095. Buy it here.

11. L’Oreal Paris Infallible 8HR Le Gloss – Barely Nude

Getting soft, supple and glossy lips, isn’t that hard anymore. For women who desire the perfect nude lipstick, this one deserves a shot! Making your lips look delicate and natural, we know for a fact that buying this gloss will be the best decision you’ve made all day.

Pros:

• Intense colour
• A shimmer-free, creamy, nude gloss
• Doesn’t dry lips
• Stays on for 4-5 hours

Cons:

• Might settle into fine lines

Price: Rs 1,401. Buy it here.

12. Bobbi Brown Lip Color – Rose Berry

If you want the best, you’ve got to splurge sometimes. Sure it’s slightly expensive, but this lipstick defines quality and promises to make those lips look gorgeous. It has a creamy texture and gives your lips a semi-matte finish. How awesome is that, right? Apply this one for a wedding and dazzle all!

Pros:

• Provides a rich color payoff in a single swipe
• Non-drying formula
• No bleeding or feathering

Cons:

• Transfers a little.

Price: Rs 2,300. Buy it here.

13. TheBalm Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick – Dedicated

If you haven’t tried or heard of this lipstick, well you should definitely look it up! It has a retro-themed packaging that looks so cool. The best part is that this lipstick delivers to perfection. Get your hands on this baby ASAP!

Pros:

• Super matte finish
• Amazing pigmentation
• Gives cooling sensation to the lips.
• Non-drying formula.

Cons:

• Applicator holds a lot of product

Price: Rs 1,199. Buy it here.

14. Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color – Tangerine Fluff

This lovely lipstick does two jobs! While it colours your lips with hues of tangerine, it also works as a cheek stain. Giving your lips a matte finish, it also promises to stay on them for long hours. (Psst… it’s a steal for its price!)

Pros:

• Rich, intense pigmentation
• Mousse-like texture
• Impressive staying powder

Cons:

• Transfers lightly

Price: Rs 625. Buy it here.

15. SUGAR Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick – Poison Ivy

Show up at the wedding looking sexy as ever with this fabulous lipstick brand. This could be a great wedding gift for your bestie! (Just kidding) It’s like a deep maroon colour that works perfectly well on wheatish and dusky skin tones.

Pros:

• Extremely pigmented
• Super silky, creamy matte texture

Cons:

• Sharpening leads to product wastage

Price: Rs 799. Buy it here.

Tricks to Make Your Lipstick Last All Day

Curious to achieve that long-lasting lipstick look, rest in charge. Be armed with this step-by-step guide on getting life-proof lips and make sure your lipstick stays put all day, everyday.

1. Exfoliate and Hydrate Them

The best way to exfoliate them is with a sugar scrub. Start with applying the scrub, let it sit for some time and then remove it with a damp washcloth. You can also make use of soft toothbrush to apply a hydrating lip balm to your lips.

2. Prime and Prep Them

Prep your lips with a primer before applying colour. It specially comes in handy for someone with dry lips to add another layer of product and maximize the wear time. Priming up also offers an all-weather shield and hydration to your lips.

3. Line and Fill Them

Lining your lip is a pro tip that keeps the lip colour from fading. The trick here is to apply the liner correctly and fill in the lips completely. To achieve the best results, always use a similar coloured liner to that of your lipstick and fill in the lips before you apply the lipstick. This will ensure a long lasting colour.

4. Apply and Blot Them

Once you are done applying a long-lasting lipsticks, blot them. Then repeat and swipe back your colour and blot them again, until you’ve got the exact intense hue to-die-for.

5. Set Them With Powder

The last step is to set your lip colour with a translucent setting powder. As we’ve all heard them say, a tiny bit goes a long way to ensure that your lips don’t get cakey or bleed over time. It’ll also help avoid those pesky transfers on your wine glasses. Cheers!

So there you have it. The best lipsticks to wear to your pal’s wedding! So which one of these beauties stole your heart? May the best lipstick win!

This story was updated in March 2019.