NYC New York Color Cosmetics Smooch Proof 16HR Lip Stain, $4.99, Editors' Picks: 12 Best Lipsticks

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Editors' Picks: 12 Best Lipsticks

Don't pucker up until you've tried these lip makeup gems from Lancome, Clinique, CoverGirl and more

February 1, 2011 | by Sharon J. Yi | 94 COMMENTS

NYC New York Color Cosmetics Smooch Proof 16HR Lip Stain, $4.99

Tester: Jane Kim, Assistant Editor
Rating: 9

What she thought: "If you, like me, are on an endless search for the perfect lip stain, you'll appreciate this rich, gorgeous one. It's so easy to apply and smudge-proof -- it absorbs pretty quickly so be ready to immediately blend, blend, blend. The best part? It smells like a cherry or grape popsicle, depending on the shade you pick, and tastes just as yummy. Because of the intense amount of color and stain it leaves behind, make sure your lips aren't too chapped before you apply or the end result will look uneven and blotchy."

SEE NEXT PAGE: CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick, $6

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products mentioned

Jouer Hydrating Lipstick

0.0

Dior Rouge Dior Replenishing Lipcolour

7.3

Benefit Full-Finish Lipstick

7.6

Lancome Color Design Sensational Effects Lipcolor

8.3

NYC New York Color Cosmetics Smooch Proof 16HR Lip...

6.7

CoverGirl LipPerfection Lipcolor

8.8

Milani HD Advanced Lip Color

9.3

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense

8.6

MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme

8.4

By Terry Rouge Terrybly Age-Defying Lipstick

0.0

Clinique Chubby Sticks Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm

8.2

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Some great colors and brands in there!

by GigiSD Friday, April 12, 2013 at 09:58PM Report as inappropriate

clinique has now chubby sticks for eyes, too. looking forward to test them

by AstridB Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 03:15AM Report as inappropriate

Great

by Mollysunshine Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 02:30AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the guide. I'm a big fan of the CoverGirl Lipperfections.

by Alana_Danes Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 03:41PM Report as inappropriate

so helpful

by angel_golz Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 06:54PM Report as inappropriate

I have a lot of new lipsticks to try! thanks

by rayshaviolet Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 11:32AM Report as inappropriate

Very surprised that Lipstick Queen was not on the list. Most other lists always includes them because of their pigment. I was intrigued by Jouer.

by Sari Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 11:10PM Report as inappropriate

Nice

by EricaF123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 07:20AM Report as inappropriate

I want to try most of these. I can't help it, lipstick is my weakness.

by NillaButterfly Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 06:53PM Report as inappropriate

mac is great but i really want to try bobbi brown lipstick

by jenni84 Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 05:31PM Report as inappropriate

Mac and burts bees lipstick are the best!

by lisiana_de_bem_justino Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 05:09PM Report as inappropriate

Pen stains are the worst. I can never get the application event, it always looks splotchy and uneven.

by kimihavens Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 11:13AM Report as inappropriate

I want to try the Terry Rouge Age-Defying Lipstick !!

by Ladybugg9 Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 04:45PM Report as inappropriate

The Covergirl is one of my favorites from the drugstore! I agree with the article. I want to get one from the Queen line :)

by MsCami Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 05:45PM Report as inappropriate

Wow! I am supprised the Clinic Chubby Sticks got a 10 out of 10. I just might try it out soon. I used to wear Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain which is kinda the same as the chubby sticks. The only downside with it for me was that, it didn't stain & every hour I was reapplying more because it would fade. Hopefully the chubby sticks will be better. The other lipsticks look like great buys also. I might just take each one into consideration :)

by Lillium_Stargaz Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 11:08AM Report as inappropriate

I don't like the Clinique, but Mac rules. Long wearing and gorgeous shades! Make sure you prep your lips properly too!

by robyne00 Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 10:57AM Report as inappropriate

Haven't tried the Clinique chubby sticks yet but now I really want to!

by shimmergurl Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 09:39PM Report as inappropriate

I'm not a fan of the covergirl one they mentioned, but i love clinique's chubby sticks!

by Chris213 Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 07:40PM Report as inappropriate

love lippie but lipgloss is still the best for me

by yun_yuwa Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 10:35AM Report as inappropriate

Nice!!!!!!! Really great info.

by browsecart Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 02:05AM Report as inappropriate

VERY GOOD INFO. SOMETHING I LOVE TO DO ESPECIALLY DURIING THE WINTER IS EXFOLLIATE MY LIPS WITH WARM WATER/ AND SUGAR USING A TOOTHBRUSH GENTLY.

by Tlee Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 08:42PM Report as inappropriate

Wow, great reviews on the lip stain! I want to try it.

by Snowwhitessecret Friday, September 7, 2012 at 05:38PM Report as inappropriate

REALLY can't believe you didn't include both NYX matte lippies and Revlon matte lippies - both are highly pigmented, not drying, long-lasting and are SUPER CHEAP! Not all of us can buy $48 lipstick for cryin out loud. I've all but stopped using the dept. store stuff for these brands. They're just as good, if not better, esp. NYX!

by kelli_moran Monday, August 13, 2012 at 11:34AM Report as inappropriate

Im starting to move on from my lip gloss phase into my lipstick phase...

by andyv1217 Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 02:44PM Report as inappropriate

Really good article. Good overview of lipsticks that are good.

by CaroleVonAllten Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 02:28PM Report as inappropriate

Just love lipsticks!

by isla42 Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 10:07AM Report as inappropriate

I don't know what has gotten into me, but I have been on the hunt for a new FAVORITE lipstick for a couple months now. This list gives me a few new ones to try out!

by tallredamanda Monday, June 25, 2012 at 12:30PM Report as inappropriate

Love the covergirl and mac ones...can't wait to try the rest!

by WhiteXRoses88 Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 10:10PM Report as inappropriate

i wouldn't really call the NYC stain a lipstick, but i tried it and i LOVE it!

by liliofthevalley Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 07:57AM Report as inappropriate

I'm looking forward to trying out Bobbi Brown lipstick :)

by karinn_ferber Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 12:46PM Report as inappropriate

i want to try the covergirl lip perfection lipsticks

by mayra_alonzo Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 09:02PM Report as inappropriate

This list makes me want to treat myself to a Bobbi Brown lipstick, :)

by darkangel81 Monday, May 7, 2012 at 10:55AM Report as inappropriate

Great list! Definitely needs more great lipstick brands like revlon and rimmel!

by lisiana_de_bem_justino Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 08:01PM Report as inappropriate

I love lipsticks!

by jola64 Friday, April 20, 2012 at 01:35PM Report as inappropriate

nice

by anna_davis Friday, April 6, 2012 at 11:18AM Report as inappropriate

I love chubby sticks. I wore mega melon today.

by beautybody Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 08:51PM Report as inappropriate

OMG...I just love lipstick!!! It makes my entire day..when I have some color on my lips. I not a big fan of all the high priced stuff, but CoverGirl, Milano and NYC Lip stain is definitely what I would spend my money on.

by jbynum Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 12:25PM Report as inappropriate

All these lipsticks are so pretty! I really want to try those CLINIQUE CHUBBY STICKS MOISTURIZING LIP COLOUR BALM!

by MissXu Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 08:25PM Report as inappropriate

love covergirl lip perfection lipstick!! so many shades to choose from

by bianca_renee_luoni Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 05:10PM Report as inappropriate

I love the chubby sticks. Yhey leave my lips soooo soft.

by beautybody Friday, March 23, 2012 at 09:32PM Report as inappropriate

48 for a lisptick?!?!? Wow!

by hananoire Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 01:47PM Report as inappropriate

I was pretty much left out until we got to the chubby stick which is more my style because of the texture.

by ShanthiDevi Monday, March 19, 2012 at 04:34AM Report as inappropriate

WOW!

by tiffoverton77 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 07:21PM Report as inappropriate

Some more useful advice! Thanks!

by powerwoman033 Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 07:49PM Report as inappropriate

great tips

by hannah_d Monday, February 20, 2012 at 08:38PM Report as inappropriate

Great article. Thanks :)

by RobynLe Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 06:58PM Report as inappropriate

thanks for the advice

by 4getu123 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 05:01AM Report as inappropriate

Some lipstick colors are so nice, but so expensive!

by yestfl Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 10:14AM Report as inappropriate

thank you

by cielona_boco Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 09:09PM Report as inappropriate

Great article. Really helps when picking the perfect shade.

by laurie72 Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 08:47PM Report as inappropriate

I love some of the colors.

by tiffany_gallehugh Friday, January 20, 2012 at 02:45PM Report as inappropriate

The high end lipsticks are gorgous. The prices? Not so much. I'll stick to drugstore brand for now but hope to own a couple high end when I have te money

by nudaru Monday, January 16, 2012 at 03:48PM Report as inappropriate

A lipstick is still just a lipstick,no matter what label it is....and no matter how much it costs. I had the expensive ones and the cheap ones,there is no difference at all. I have tons of things I would spend that money rather than on make up,I am not that stupid...

by selma Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 12:21PM Report as inappropriate

agree with dior rouge lipcolor....best color around is 976....a plum berry thats gorgeous....i blogged about it on janellelora. blogspot. co m

by janellelora Friday, January 6, 2012 at 02:23PM Report as inappropriate

I wish I had the money to buy the high end lipsticks but I'm ok with the drugstore brands for now!

by jasmandermon Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 08:48PM Report as inappropriate

The Dior I can vouch for. I'm not a fan of the drugstore products. The sheer lipsticks are my favorites. They're just more natural looking. Chanel had a nice sheer lipstick, but they discontinued my color. Dior lip serums are very nice, and deserve to be on the list.

by krycekov Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 03:32PM Report as inappropriate

should try some

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 02:24PM Report as inappropriate

I HATE the clinique chubby sticks. really sticky and gooey and the color was nothing special

by slvandas Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 05:44PM Report as inappropriate

wanna try these colors

by Nicole2814 Friday, November 18, 2011 at 10:29AM Report as inappropriate

I don't mind spending on something that will last. In some cases it can cost less in the long run. Of course because you don't have to apply as often.

by Victorywriter Monday, October 24, 2011 at 04:49PM Report as inappropriate

forty eight bucks for a lipstick? I'll pass on that, some products tho they are cheaper can still do their job...

by martha85 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 10:38PM Report as inappropriate

Wow, some of these better do more than lipstick, the prices...

by Only1KimmieD Monday, October 10, 2011 at 08:12AM Report as inappropriate

still love original blistex. the green one. as soon as you apply it your lips feel so much better. best at healing chapped wind burn lips quickly. starts as soon as you apply it. wouldnt buy anything else. sorry chapstick and the other high priced lip products like philosophy for a buck and change blistex is my fav forever

by 164950MS Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 05:48AM Report as inappropriate

Love the CoverGirl lipsticks and Clinique Chubby sticks!!

by vfalkow Friday, September 9, 2011 at 05:30PM Report as inappropriate

Yes some are quite pricey

by selma Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 12:37PM Report as inappropriate

i love Dior and make up for ever lipsticks! I am more drugstore with lip products though!

by janellelora Monday, September 5, 2011 at 02:11PM Report as inappropriate

some of these are too pricey

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 02:34AM Report as inappropriate

I love these lip products!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 02:24AM Report as inappropriate

I have the NYC and the Covergirl, and I love them both! I really want to try the Benefit one next.

by Rosyglow23 Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 06:02AM Report as inappropriate

Will definetly be trying some of these, they're some great high end and drugstore options

by sarah_m Monday, August 8, 2011 at 07:30PM Report as inappropriate

I use several of these and they are lovely. I've also been disappointed with a couple of these as well. I'm surprised to see NYC on here, normally I don't care for most of their products, but I haven't found a good lip stain yet, so I'm eager to give it a try!

by volta Monday, August 8, 2011 at 07:09PM Report as inappropriate

Still hunting for my perfect lipstick

by LittleBunny Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 04:53PM Report as inappropriate

I have trouble with lipstick, it always looks odd on me.

by MissPurple Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 03:47PM Report as inappropriate

i have yet to find thr right lipstick for me

by AmandaAmanda Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 07:21PM Report as inappropriate

Maybelline 24 SuperStay 2 Step Lip Color Just bought this yesterday and took it for a test run. It did not flake like the other long wear lipsticks, it has great color, unlike the lip stains I have tried, and,it also tolerates other lip glosses being applied over it. I think this is my one and only from now on! (I have always had a serious lipstick addiction, and I have tried them all!!) They do not have this lipstick on TotalBeauty yet, so I am trying to get out my review to the other lipstick junkies out there. Ding ding ding!!! We have a winner!

by RhenaL Friday, May 27, 2011 at 11:12AM Report as inappropriate

NYColor?? really I am going to buy this inexpensive highly rated item. Surprise surprise!

by modinosaur Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 09:42PM Report as inappropriate

i did not know clinique had lipstick out like this one ,think i will have to buy this product.

by sandyc Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 05:08PM Report as inappropriate

excited to try the cheap NYC lipstain!

by kenya Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 03:59PM Report as inappropriate

Gloss has always been my thing. Its so much easier !

by Justyne318 Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 09:29AM Report as inappropriate

Lipstick is too much work for me--I like to stick with gloss. But my mom only wears lipstick, so she'll be interested in this article. I'm glad there were both high end and drugstore lipsticks in this article too!

by LipglossandSpandex Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 01:07PM Report as inappropriate

Helpful stuff to know. I always buy my lipstick from sephora cause they have the best brands there.

by fiona_persaud Monday, April 25, 2011 at 02:27PM Report as inappropriate

I definetly want to try the Bobbi Brown and MUFE! Heard other great reviews too! Dont really care for the Dior one though =(

by makeupbyjanalyn Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 03:51AM Report as inappropriate

I need to try the Clinique ones!

by loofo Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 12:48PM Report as inappropriate

I *definitely* need to try a few of these!

by volta Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 12:21AM Report as inappropriate

i love red lips i am so glad there are back

by yvette_jones Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 06:22AM Report as inappropriate

Great article and good timing. I am wanting some new long wearing lipsticks and now have a few to try.

by Agrimony Friday, February 25, 2011 at 03:08PM Report as inappropriate

I love the fact that there were a bunch of great lipsticks in a wide range of different prices, so everyone can find something to suit their tastes and their pocketbooks. Great roundup!

by Jewelrydesigner Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 06:45PM Report as inappropriate

all very good! cant go wrong with any of them

by judyangel101 Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 06:20PM Report as inappropriate

Love the Clinique lipsticks. BTW, I always apply foundation on my lips (with an SPF) before applying any lipstick. It makes the color last longer. Also, now I'm intrigued to try the new MAC line. I've NEVER tried MAC, but these seem affordable!

by Isis04 Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 02:20PM Report as inappropriate

Good suggestions

by littlebeauty408 Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 01:33PM Report as inappropriate

I love the Arbonne lipsticks because keep my lips moisturized and it is long lasting!

by TriciaGatto Monday, February 14, 2011 at 06:21AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks. Several I want to try and I agree on the Benefit - it is awesome.

by Agrimony Friday, February 11, 2011 at 09:57AM Report as inappropriate

I'm dying to try the Clinique Chubby Stick! Birthday hurry up!!!

by CliniqueLover Friday, February 4, 2011 at 08:41PM Report as inappropriate

I Have yet to try any of these lipsticks! They look fabulous though, especially the benefit lipstick!

by ladyboarder9669 Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 12:26PM Report as inappropriate

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