Pros: The color stays put through the entire work day, with minimal fading. It comes in 35 different shades, and the included lip balm keeps the color looking freshly applied and prevents lips from drying out.

Cons: Though this one was one of the longest lasting colors, it lost points for being difficult to apply. The formula goes on a bit streaky, and it takes multiple attempts to get an even coat of color.

Claim: 24 hours

Hours before fading: 8

Pros: Twenty shades make it hard -- but incredibly fun -- to choose a favorite color. It dries to a nice matte finish, is crazy pigmented, goes on smoothly and the packaging is so sleek. Plus, it made our lips look plump and full.

Cons: While it can survive our morning cups of coffee, it started to fade a bit post lunch. As the day wore on, it began to feel a bit drying.

Claim: 10 hours

Hours before fading: 4.5

Pros: Applies smooth and creamy, and comes in a range of to-die-for shades. Holds up well against beverages (but not so much against sandwiches), and when it does start to fade, it only fades in the inner part of your lips.

Cons: The vibrant colors, while gorgeous, show the most noticeable fading. At the end of the day, lips feel a bit dry.

Claim: 6 hours

Hours before fading: 4.5

Pros: The color is superpigmented, so even as it fades, the lipstick still looks good.

Cons: One editor noted that halfway through the day she would have done anything for some lip balm. If your lips are dry, the color will settle into the cracks by the end of the day (not a great look). The muted colors did not last as long as the brighter ones. Still, Mary's (pictured) faded to a pretty, natural-looking tint.

Claim: Lasts all day

Hours before fading: 6

Pros: Application is a breeze, and the color doesn't transfer onto coffee mugs or water bottles. When the color does begin to fade, it does so evenly and turns into a pretty lip stain.

Cons: The lip color is a little drying, but that can be fixed with a few swipes of the clear gloss.

Claim: Lasts all day

Hours before fading: 6