No. 6: Clinique Almost Lipstick, $14, 9 Best Lipsticks

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9 Best Lipsticks

Want lips that pack a punch of color? Pucker up to these top-rated beauty products

March 23, 2010 | by Molly Roemer | 76 COMMENTS

No. 6: Clinique Almost Lipstick, $14

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3*
Why: Readers say, "Clinique Almost Lipstick is so much better than lipstick" because it is "somewhere in between a lipstick and a gloss or sort or of a lip stain." Another reader says it "is never sticky, always moisturizing, and I find it to be longer lasting than most other lip glosses. I think this product is a great value." As for color choice, readers agree that "Black Honey is truly worth the hype" and one person called it "a perfect ten."

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*At time of publication

SEE NEXT PAGE: No. 5: Sonia Kashuk Luxury Lip Color, $7.99

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products mentioned

Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Color

8.3

Neutrogena MoistureShine LipSheers

8.3

Estee Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick

8.3

Clinique Almost Lipstick

8.3

Sonia Kashuk Luxury Lip Color

8.6

Nars Lipstick

8.7

Maybelline New York Color Sensational Pearls Lipcolor

8.4

NYX Cosmetics Extra Creamy Round Lipstick

8.6

MAC Mattene Lipstick

9.6

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i like all different types and colors

by brianna121791 Monday, May 13, 2013 at 01:49PM Report as inappropriate

A really helpful article (with a great comments section), thanks! I'm slowly working my way up to wearing lipstick (still sticking with tinted lip balms right now), so these are great suggestions for what to use next.

by LindaDD Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 02:46PM Report as inappropriate

Do love Chanel, Neutrogena, and Estee Lauder especially. Nice list here!

by TheDivaRose Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 09:26PM Report as inappropriate

I like Chanel Lipstick! this is one is perfect for me and I tried some of their lipstick products before and really like the result.

by jesssjones Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 03:15AM Report as inappropriate

What? No Wet N Wild? That's my favorite! Way better than the expensive brands. I don't care what anyone says!

by Tucsonmom Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 10:10AM Report as inappropriate

i dont like NYX lip because they are smelly and also the texture very oily thery are easily gone but they have a lot of color for choosing the smell will different from each of them thankk you for sharing this information

by hiang Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 09:43AM Report as inappropriate

This article got me to try Maybelline Color Sensational lipstick which has worked great for me, so it rates a 10.

by purple9a Monday, March 4, 2013 at 04:35PM Report as inappropriate

Revlon Renewist Lip color is supperb!!!! LOVE IT... Goe's on smooth, feel's great...

by Tlee Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 10:15AM Report as inappropriate

i love neutrogena lip products glad to see one on here :D

by rayshaviolet Monday, January 7, 2013 at 11:39AM Report as inappropriate

I bought one NYX lipstick and I'm hooked. They have a beautiful range of colors, the color is creamy but stays for hours, and the price is perfect. I have already purchased more colors and am never leaving this line!!!

by Lamexicana1 Friday, January 4, 2013 at 10:22AM Report as inappropriate

NYX is awesome so is NYC and Hard Candy!!

by Mommy_of_Ethan Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 06:58PM Report as inappropriate

Love Mac and Mac lipliners!!!

by Ydabney Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 11:18AM Report as inappropriate

Love this list! I'm definitely going to try MAC's Mattene Lipstick out...I wear NYX's lipsticks and glosses all the time, why breakout your really expensive stuff for the office or a casual trip to the mall?!

by MizzPink Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 08:23AM Report as inappropriate

So many readers have commented on NYX so I think I'm going to try one, hopefully there is a very light pink.

by EricaF123 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 06:32PM Report as inappropriate

NYX lipsticks are pretty awesome!

by yestfl Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 01:13PM Report as inappropriate

I adore the NYX lipsticks, but they're all around 5 dollars where I'm at! I wish I could get them for a buck.

by GingerDrink Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 10:02AM Report as inappropriate

I love MAC Prolongwear lipsticks and Wet n Wild longwearing lipstick.

by LipglossandSpandex Monday, December 10, 2012 at 03:36PM Report as inappropriate

I LOVE the NYX lipsticks.

by liquidlinernote Friday, November 30, 2012 at 05:09PM Report as inappropriate

I am for sure trying that NYX lipstick...Does anyone know where it's normally sold? I want to buy it in person not online

by Lamexicana1 Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 07:30AM Report as inappropriate

I have the Clinique Black honey almost lipstick and I love it. Its about as lipsticky as I get.

by kimihavens Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 01:04PM Report as inappropriate

Mac, Chanel, & Nars ... in that order!

by robyne00 Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 03:10PM Report as inappropriate

I have the black Honey lipstick in Clinique. I love it. I thought I lost it once and I almost had a fit! lol....it's moisturizer and the color isn't too dark. Feel great on the lips.

by msgroovey Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 02:16PM Report as inappropriate

i love lipstick!! im not too into the dark shades but i am willing to try some of these that i have not tried yet!

by danny54f Friday, October 12, 2012 at 11:08AM Report as inappropriate

love these!

by YvonneBelinda21 Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 01:28AM Report as inappropriate

Im a makeup for ever fan, kinda disappointed it wasnt on the list.

by nicky22 Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 04:31PM Report as inappropriate

Lancome & Buxom

by DDCEE Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 02:56PM Report as inappropriate

The NYX round lipsticks are great!

by Chris213 Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 11:57AM Report as inappropriate

i love chanel lipsticks!

by misschanel67 Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 09:32PM Report as inappropriate

What about Lancôme? My favorite is Champagne, smooth and moisturizing,especially with a base of Burt's Bees. Estée Lauder, to me is "sticky". Have my eye on Chanel!

by jeneen_hardegen Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 06:47PM Report as inappropriate

revlon makes the best drugstore lipsticks! Only drugstore ones I'll use

by michellefuentes Friday, August 24, 2012 at 04:52PM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Monday, August 6, 2012 at 06:00PM Report as inappropriate

I must be a lipstick snob. The best ever lipstick to me is none of these. Mine wraps your lips is sensual velvet color, perfect slip, perfect color and pinks to die for....Givenchy!

by 4evergodskid Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 04:01PM Report as inappropriate

I want to buy lipstick after seeing this!

by darkangel81 Monday, May 7, 2012 at 01:54PM Report as inappropriate

A gal can never go wrong with lip gloss!

by Crystal0107 Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 09:38AM Report as inappropriate

I love revlon lipsticks!

by lisiana_de_bem_justino Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 07:54PM Report as inappropriate

i love lipsticks every girl needs to own atleast one

by mayra_alonzo Friday, April 27, 2012 at 06:57PM Report as inappropriate

nice

by Nicole2814 Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 05:19PM Report as inappropriate

I found this list helpful - i am more of a lipgloss wearer, but want to try lipstick. Neutrogena makes great glosses, so I think I will start there

by glamgirlseven Friday, April 6, 2012 at 08:01PM Report as inappropriate

Some lipsticks are more pigmented than others so you might want to go a shade higher in the same color zone in order to satisfy your wantings depending on your skin tone and your personality. just a quick tip !

by jessiemakeup218 Monday, March 26, 2012 at 12:34PM Report as inappropriate

This list is informative and encouraging! As a college student, budgets can be an issue, and your list covers the entire spectrum of price ranges. This helps those of us pinching pennies still find the best products without taking out a loan lol

by fallintrust Friday, March 16, 2012 at 11:32PM Report as inappropriate

I cannot stand Nyx lipsticks. I loooove Nars and I want to give Mac a shot (They're usually hit or miss with me).

by volta Friday, March 16, 2012 at 10:04PM Report as inappropriate

My Favorite lipstick besides Mac is Smashbox w/sila silk it is soo smooth and soft like putting on gloss ..its kinda on the sheer side so if ou want pigment stick to Mac

by IDJ1969 Friday, March 16, 2012 at 04:00PM Report as inappropriate

My favorite lipstick is Mac's Creme de Nude. I agree with most of these and I want to try the Clinique Almost Lipstick. It sounds like a winner to me!

by powerwoman033 Monday, March 12, 2012 at 09:22AM Report as inappropriate

Lip products are my favorite and I love this list!!

by tallredamanda Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 09:02AM Report as inappropriate

i am usually scared to try lipstick but after reading this I may give it a go

by glamgirlseven Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 11:49PM Report as inappropriate

I've never seen that first revlon product before. Now I am curious...

by TheLacqueredLady Monday, February 20, 2012 at 02:01PM Report as inappropriate

Love maybelline, clinique, and NYX for sure.

by eatinglipstick Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 09:47AM Report as inappropriate

These picks are awesome!

by beauty_goddess Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11:42AM Report as inappropriate

love lips

by cielona_boco Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 08:57PM Report as inappropriate

Who would have thought that a 99 cent lipstick would come out #2? I love seeing comparisons on products like this.

by BeautyPirate Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 10:07AM Report as inappropriate

great article

by 4getu123 Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 12:19AM Report as inappropriate

i don't usually use lipstick cuz am afraid it would dry out my lip but good article. I might try one of those soon

by 4getu123 Friday, January 20, 2012 at 10:35PM Report as inappropriate

I love love love lipsticks so this was perfect for me! I own some of these lready and was happy to see them on the list :)

by nudaru Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11:19AM Report as inappropriate

I was just looking for a new lipstick! I can't wait to try some of these out

by sportimonki13 Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 09:36PM Report as inappropriate

Oooo! Matte lipsticks! Will have to try them out. The shiny thing has hit my last nerve.

by krycekov Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 11:00AM Report as inappropriate

thanks for the lipstick recommendations.

by shar_r Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 02:20PM Report as inappropriate

havent tried chanel and estee.. but cant wait to go to the mall and try that out.. @selma.. thanks for the advice

by Mssaralee18 Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 06:55AM Report as inappropriate

Oh I had to add this...I have tried out the Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipcolor,people this lipstick isn't as awesome as I have read here,to be honest! It's no better than regular Avon's moisturizing lipstick. I expected something extraordinary for the price but it's just a regular lipstick,and you can get a better one withing the same price range. To me,the best ones are Estee Lauder and Elizabeth Arden...and Chanel does have good lipsticks.

by selma Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 12:16AM Report as inappropriate

I have used Maybelline Color Sensational, and I thought it was great at first, but it didn't improve the texture of my lips. I don't think I would try it again, but I want to try Sonia Kashuk and NYX!

by Natasha713 Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 09:06PM Report as inappropriate

I wish I had more cash to spend on these guilty pleasures of mine but sometimes I must be rational and stop collecting lipsticks while I still can

by selma Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 12:33PM Report as inappropriate

estee lauder is awesome but it's more of a stain

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 02:38AM Report as inappropriate

Estee lauder is awesome! I feel it's more like a stain then a lipstick though.

by Bon_Bon Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 11:29PM Report as inappropriate

helpful

by aguifra14 Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 08:54PM Report as inappropriate

My personal favorites are clinique and rimmel but not a fan of NYX

by lizzie2013 Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 06:22PM Report as inappropriate

I always carry Revlon with me. Have to try NYX.

by ebbsandtides Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 11:47AM Report as inappropriate

I am loyal to my lip glosses, but I may have to try one or two of these lipsticks.

by Elysse131 Monday, May 2, 2011 at 09:52AM Report as inappropriate

pretty! :D

by yckitsmary Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 08:56PM Report as inappropriate

NYX round lipsticks are the best :)

by Sbalzer Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 02:22PM Report as inappropriate

I love Nars! my fav shades are Honolulu Honey and Dolce VIta, however I dont agree that they last long... they look gorgeous though. Chanel Rouge Coco is another fav but very pricey, fav shade is 'Secret', and yes what about MAC regular lipsticks? they are awesome!

by makeupbyjanalyn Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 09:35AM Report as inappropriate

what about mac's regular lipsticks??? i love their IMPASSIONED its a fun bright pink that gets your lips noticed

by lelalu100 Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 01:05PM Report as inappropriate

great place to save me steps in reading up on the best and worst...thank you...

by linda_kwolek Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 07:26PM Report as inappropriate

I have too many favorites already but now I'm dying to try these products out. Hope they live up to the hype because my wallet is going to be hurting after this!

by Bon_Bon Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 11:35PM Report as inappropriate

Neutrogena MoistureShine LipSheers are mt favorite for work.

by nani Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 08:25PM Report as inappropriate

i've heard elf makes a great mineral lipstick.

by kenya Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 11:46AM Report as inappropriate

MAC lipsticks are some of my favorite. They have SO many colors and types to pick from. Their lip glosses are fabulous as well.

by pynkNymphette Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 07:19PM Report as inappropriate

one of my favorites. I have one everywhere--car, purse, office desk. It's a great at moisturizing with a hint of color that you don't need a mirror to apply. And Black Honey really does work for everyone. Too bad they don't make any other colors anyomore. In fact, Clinique brought this back from discontinuation because there was such an outcry when they tried to eliminate it. WHne you find something you like, why do the companies always try to kill it?!??

by MomEsq Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 12:46PM Report as inappropriate

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