Our Experts Share Their Go-To Lipstick Picks

"Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Pillow Talk 2 — this is my personal favorite. I have them floating around everywhere — bags, pockets, my car. It instantly makes my lips look fuller and brings a wash of color and vibrance to my face. I'll often use it as a blush too. It's a great neutral when pressed and dabbed on for a stain, or you can apply directly for a really beautiful deep mauve."

CHARLOTTE TILBURY | Matte Revolution Lipstick - Pillow Talk Medium

Emily Cheng

Emily Cheng is a bicoastal makeup artist and men’s groomer represented by The Wall Group. Taiwanese-Canadian, grew up in Vancouver and moved to LA in 2016. Specializing in fresh and natural makeup, Cheng’s work can be seen in the pages of Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, i-D, The Edit, Marie Claire, InStyle, and T Magazine Singapore. In addition, Cheng works with celebrity clients such as Yara Shahidi, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Janelle Monae and Julia Garner, and brands including Chanel, Prada, Tory Burch, Reebok and Lululemon, among others.

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"I love Dior 999 red lipstick, NARS Dragon Girl for a bright red, and MAC Ruby Woo for a super bold red. I also love Clinique Whole Lotta Honey for the best 'nothing' lip color."

DIOR | Rouge Dior Ultra Rouge Lipstick - 999 Ultra Dior

NARS | Velvet Matte Lip Pencil - Dragon Girl

MAC | Retro Matte Lipstick - Ruby Woo

CLINIQUE | Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm - Whole Lotta Honey

Quinn Murphy

Quinn Murphy is a celebrity and editorial makeup artist. His impressive list of clients includes Karlie Kloss, Olivia Palermo, Kate Hudson, Dakota Fanning, Kiernan Shipka and many more. His work has appeared in publications such as Vogue, Allure, and Glamour. Quinn is known for his flawless no-makeup makeup looks.

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"Lisa Eldridge True Velvet Lip Color in Velvet Dragon. The finish and texture on this lipstick are incredible. Truly velvety and rich, an accessible luxury."

LISA ELDRIDGE MAKEUP | True Velvet Lip Colour - Velvet Dragon

"Kari Gran Lip Whip in Suji. When you want a bit of red but not the whole shebang, I reach for this little number from Kari Gran. Clean formula, excellent payoff. You can wear it sheer or layer it for more of a statement."

KARI GRAN | Lip Whip - Suji Red

Fiona Stiles

Fiona is an Emmy nominated makeup artist and a regular insider for top Hollywood talent including Lily Collins, Natalie Portman, Jessica Chastain, Elizabeth Banks, Gabrielle Union and Zoey Deutch. Her work has been published in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, W, InStyle and Vanity Fair and a sampling of her clients include Fendi, Cartier, Lancome, L'Oreal and Revlon.

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"Maybelline Baddest Beige is my favorite nude because it's not too warm or too cool. It has a gorgeous shine that lasts all day!"

MAYBELLINE | Color Sensational Shine Compulsion Lipstick - Baddest Beige

"Chanel Rouge Charnel has a very velvety texture and it doesn't make the lips look heavy!"

CHANEL | Velvet Lipstick - Rouge Charnel

Erin Parsons

Erin Parsons has been in the fashion and beauty industry for over 20 years. Erin is Maybelline’s Global Makeup Artist and has worked with world renowned supermodels such as Gisele, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Jourdan Dunn, Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, Helena Christensen, Kendall Jenner, Kate Upton, and many more. She has worked on multiple covers (all international Vogues, Harper’s Bazaar, Chaos), fashion shows (Jason Wu, GCDS, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dion Lee, Schiaparelli, and campaigns (Tommy Hil ger, Reebok, Bloomingdales, Blumarine, Ermanno Scervino).

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"I am loving the Dior 525 creme metallic. It is so '80s, and this burnt terracotta colour is so good for darker skin tones and when you are sun-tanned."

DIOR | Rouge Dior Lipstick - 525 Cherie / Metallic

"Tom Ford lip colour in 04 Indian Rose is a beautiful mauve/pink. It reminds me of a youthful lip colour and works on all skin tones, great for a touch of colour. Day or night, it’s a must-have!"

TOM FORD | Lip Color Lipstick - 04 Indian Rose

Wendy Rowe

Makeup artist and beauty expert Wendy Rowe, known as the master of nudes, has established herself as a highly sought-after talent and is globally recognised for working with beauty brands to design and recreate their DNA. Wendy’s vision is refreshingly unconventional; with over 25 years of expertise as an international makeup artist, Wendy has an intimate knowledge of beauty and the world of wellness, as well as an unrivaled breadth of experience of many cities and cultures around the globe. Wendy also has worked with many key fashion and beauty brands. Known for launching and creating star products and textures for Burberry Beauty as the Artist consultant for eight years, she then went on to spending two years as the Global Creative Director & Makeup Artist for Max Factor. Wendy also helped launch and consult for the revolutionary luxury brand La Bouche Rouge. Wendy then went on to take her knowledge of beauty to the page as she authored her best-selling book "Eat Beautiful: Food and Recipes to Nourish Your Skin from the Inside Out". In her role as an international makeup artist, Wendy consistently works with leading fashion and beauty publications, including all issues of Vogue, Harpers Bazar, and trendsetting magazines such as Self Service and Allure. Her celebrity clients include Sienna Miller and Victoria Beckham, just to name a few.

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"MAC Cosmetics Retro Liquid lip colour in shade Quite The Standout. It's bold, it's sassy, I feel amazing and so glamorous when I’m wearing it, and it stays put!!!! It's such a perfect orange/red for summer, or any time of the year to be honest. I absolutely adore it and how it makes me feel when I’m wearing it."

MAC | Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolor - Quite The Standout

"For those that are more gloss lovers, I would say the Lip Lifter Glosses by Maybelline are a firm must-have. They have hyaluronic acid in them, so they’re so hydrating, but also the sheen you get from these are just stunning and not sticky at all. I love all of them but if I had to pick two colours, they would be Topaz and Reef."

MAYBELLINE | Lifter Gloss With Hyaluronic Acid - 009 Topaz

MAYBELLINE | Lifter Gloss With Hyaluronic Acid - 006 Reef

Bryony Blake

Bryony has been working within the TV world as a makeup artist on successful shows such as the X-Factor since graduating from makeup college. Other makeup work within the entertainment & TV world also includes work on Britain's Got Talent, Strictly Come Dancing, The Voice, Saturday Night Take Away, Let’s Dance for Comic Relief, Catch Phrase, This Morning, The Greatest Dancer, The Masked Singer, and many more. Since 2015, Bryony has been one of the beauty experts on ITV’s This Morning, which includes live demonstrations, masterclasses, and makeovers. Whilst she learnt her craft making up famous faces, she is also known these days for her work with much more everyday members of public. More recently, Bryony has used her own social channels to provide her followers with makeup hacks and tips as well as spreading positivity.

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