What to Look for in the Best Lipsticks for Summer

Choosing the right lipstick for summer ensures vibrant color, comfortable wear, and protection against the elements.

1. Long-Lasting Formulas

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Hot weather can cause makeup to fade or smudge. Opt for lipsticks with long-wear or transfer-resistant formulas to keep your color fresh all day, even through heat and humidity.

2. Hydration and Comfort

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Summer sun and air conditioning can dry out lips. Look for lipsticks enriched with moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, vitamin E, or hyaluronic acid to keep your lips soft and smooth.

3. Vibrant, Seasonal Shades

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Bright pinks, corals, and warm reds are classic summer lipstick shades that complement sun-kissed skin. Select colors that enhance your complexion and add a pop of fun to your summer look.

4. Sun Protection

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Some lipsticks offer SPF to help protect delicate lips from UV damage. Consider a formula with built-in sun protection for an added layer of defense during outdoor activities.

  1. 1
    Runway Lip Color with 12 Hour Longwear
    1,896 REVIEWS
    This richly pigmented lipstick icon is invigorated with moisturizing and conditioning ingredients, enveloping lips in rich, fade-resistant color.
  2. 2
    K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick

    Charlotte Tilbury

    1,523 REVIEWS
    A moisturizing soft-satin shine lipstick with a long-lasting, buildable, formula.
  3. 3
    Liquid Lip Luxe Matte

    Tom Ford

    894 REVIEWS
    Melts onto lips with a cloud-like, creamy feel. This longwearing formula sculpts with vivid, high-impact color. 
  4. 4
    Petal Soft Lip

    Laura Mercier

    698 REVIEWS
    A sheer matte lip color that makes your lips petal-soft delivering 12 hours of weightless wear and 24 hours of lip softening hydration.
  5. 5
    Hot Lips

    Charlotte Tilbury

    654 REVIEWS
    A lipstick line including Charlotte Tilbury's famous celebrity Hot Lips club - signature Matte Revolution and K.I.S.S.I.N.G. formulas.
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    Hyaluronic Happikiss

    Charlotte Tilbury

    559 REVIEWS
    A hyaluronic-acid-infused formula that provides the hydrating power of a balm with the color payoff of a lipstick for a pigmented, dewy lip look.
  7. 7
    High Vibe Lip Color

    Laura Mercier

    439 REVIEWS
    A modern formula that applies a fabulous vivid coat of color with an immediate release of high-resolution pigments brings your lips to life.
  8. 8
    Legendary Serum Lipstick

    RMS Beauty

    2,012 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Lipstick, lip serum, lip stain hybrid with 8hrs of hydration.
  9. 9
    Superstar Lips

    Charlotte Tilbury

    516 REVIEWS
    A sheer lipstick topper that has a diamond-like, glittering finish that pops, for glamourous, bejeweled lips.
  10. 10
    Explicit Lipstick
    398 REVIEWS
    A high-end dimensional satin lipstick with medium-to-full coverage that delivers long-lasting comfort with vibrant, pure-color payoff.

What to Look for in the Best Lipsticks for Summer

Choosing the right lipstick for summer ensures vibrant color, comfortable wear, and protection against the elements.

1. Long-Lasting Formulas

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Hot weather can cause makeup to fade or smudge. Opt for lipsticks with long-wear or transfer-resistant formulas to keep your color fresh all day, even through heat and humidity.

2. Hydration and Comfort

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Summer sun and air conditioning can dry out lips. Look for lipsticks enriched with moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, vitamin E, or hyaluronic acid to keep your lips soft and smooth.

3. Vibrant, Seasonal Shades

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Bright pinks, corals, and warm reds are classic summer lipstick shades that complement sun-kissed skin. Select colors that enhance your complexion and add a pop of fun to your summer look.

4. Sun Protection

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Some lipsticks offer SPF to help protect delicate lips from UV damage. Consider a formula with built-in sun protection for an added layer of defense during outdoor activities.