Your wedding day is busy, blissful, and occasionally stressful, but the last thing you should be worrying about is how your lipstick looks. Luckily, long-lasting lipsticks have never been more popular—or more comfortable. Gone are the sticky, super-drying potions of the past; they’ve been replaced with lightweight, pigmented formulas that are as gorgeous to look at as they are to wear. If you don’t want to deal with touchups throughout the day, opt for a long-lasting lip for kiss-proof staying power.
Makeup artist Nina McCaskey recommends her brides choose long-lasting lipsticks for ease and convenience on such an important day. 'They’re going to be smooching all day. I don’t want that all over their partner’s face!" she says. Stains and liquids also provide a strong, lasting base. She adds, “A lot of times people don’t remember to use the touchup lipstick I give them [because they’re so busy]. Have a base that’s long-lasting so if you forget to touch it up, it still looks good.”
Meet the Expert
Nina McCaskey is a makeup artist and owner of Wedded Kiss Beauty in Raleigh, North Carolina.
For a lip color that will last from the first look to the last dance, look for the right shade, formula, and hours of lasting power. To help you create your perfect wedding day pout, we researched the best options with these features in mind. For something lightweight, we love the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick and the Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Drama Matte Lipstick. Looking for an affordable yet high-quality option? We recommend the Maybelline New York SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick and the Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick.
Read on for the best long-lasting lipsticks to wear on your wedding day.
Maybelline New York SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick
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Amazon
This drugstore favorite has serious staying power. Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick comes in a plethora of shades, from classic neutrals to a dramatic dark blue (we're partial to the deep red shade Pioneer). If you prefer a pencil for a more precise application, the crayon version is equally long-lasting.
Price at time of publish: $11
Beauty Bakerie Matte Lip Whip
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Amazon
Beauty Bakerie’s Lip Whips are so long-lasting they almost don’t come off at all! When you need a lipstick that’s going to stay put all night long, no matter what, reach for a Lip Whip. The long-wear formula comes in a handful of shades, including pink, caramel brown, and deep, dramatic raspberry.
Price at time of publish: $20
Use an oil-based remover to take off your long-lasting lipstick at the end of the night.
Violette_FR Petal Bouche Matte
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If red lipstick is your signature shade, this velvety liquid lip by makeup artist Violette will make your fulfillwedding day dreams. True to its name, it’s as light as a rose petal to wear and is the perfect deep, glamorous red for a very French “je ne sais quoi” moment as you walk down the aisle.
Price at time of publish: $28
Revlon ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick
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Ulta
If you’re looking for lipstick with a hint of sheen, try Revlon’s ColorStay Satin Ink. Despite the fact that it is not a traditional matte formula, the lipstick stays put for hours—up to 16 hours, to be exact! The formula is made with black currant seed oil to infuse lips with moisture, keeping them oh-so-kissable.
Price at time of publish: $13
Ilia Color Block High Impact Lipstick
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Sephora
Looking for a clean, vegan option for your wedding day lipstick look? ILIA’s High Impact Lipstick will fit the bill. This full-coverage bullet lipstick comes in plenty of bride-worthy shades and nourishes lips with apricot seed oil and mango seed butter to plump and soften.
Price at time of publish: $28
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick
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Charlotte Tilbury
Nothing is more movie star glamorous than Charlotte Tilbury’s glimmering golden tubes of lipstick. The Matte Revolution formula manages to be both lightweight and long-lasting. There’s no wonder Charlotte’s lippies are celebrity favorites. Try the iconic Pillow Talk for a subtle, romantic neutral pink, or try The Queen for a pop of pink.
Price at time of publish: $34
Pat McGrath Labs LiquiLUST Legendary Wear Matte Lipstick
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The legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath delivers “color without compromise” in her line of liquid lipsticks. The Liquilust applicator is key to its success: it’s shaped to make application a breeze, whether you want full coverage or a more romantic diffused look. LiquiLUST is smudge and transfer-proof so you won’t need to worry about it coming off on your champagne glass—or your partner’s lips.
Price at time of publish: $32
About-Face Paint-It Matte Lip Color
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Did you know Halsey has a makeup line? Spoiler alert: It’s great, especially this lightweight yet long-lasting lipstick. It's available in various highly pigmented shades that will last from the ceremony to the after-party. Plus, this liquid formula is 100% vegan and made with clean ingredients.
Price at time of publish: $16
MAC Matte Lipstick
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There’s something so romantic and traditional about a classic bullet of lipstick, especially in those “getting ready” pics. This bestselling option will last forever on your lips—from early morning hair and makeup to the afternoon “I do.” Depending on your makeup preferences, this matte formula comes in a variety of bright shades.
Price at time of publish: $21
Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Drama Matte Lipstick
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Courtesy of Sephora
This popular semi-matte formula provides a bare lips feel while imparting lasting color. One swipe of this lightweight option gives lips full-coverage color, though it feels like you’re wearing nothing at all. The small, pointed doe foot applicator makes application and touch-ups so easy, you almost won’t need a mirror.
Price at time of publish: $35
Honest Liquid Lipstick, Forever
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This creamy clean and vegan formula from Jessica Alba’s Honest line fuses the ease of a gloss with the staying power of a liquid lipstick. It’s infused with hyaluronic acid for an instant boost of moisture and comes in eight flattering shades for every wedding style, from a beach elopement to a giant bash.
Price at time of publish: $15
The Lip Bar Vegan Matte Lipstick
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The Lip Bar
If you’ve been dreaming of a shocking pink, orchid purple, or deep brown lip look for your big day, The Lip Bar has you covered with a variety of fun shades for every skin tone. The formula goes on smoothly and sets quickly for a matte look that will last through late-night dance floor action.
Price at time of publish: $13
Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream
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Rare Beauty
This soft and velvety liquid lipstick has the Selena Gomez stamp of approval. With its creamy formula and lightweight feel, it’s a great “intro” formula for anyone who isn’t super experienced with liquid lipsticks.
Price at time of publish: $20
Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick
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The beauty behemoth knows its way around a great liquid lipstick. Their bestselling Cream Stain Liquid is not only budget-friendly at $15 a tube, but comes in a literal rainbow of shades, including teal! It’s formulated with avocado oil to keep lips feeling moisturized and comfortable throughout the day.
Price at time of publish: $15
Chanel Rouge Allure Ink Matte Liquid Lip Colour
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Ooh la la! Chanel brings glamour and elegance to your wedding day look with their Rouge Allure Ink Matte Liquid Lipstick, which glides on like a gloss but stays put like a liquid lipstick. It offers a smooth texture and sets with a luminous, velvet-like finish.
Price at time of publish: $45
ColourPop Lippie Stix
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Ulta
ColourPop’s Lippie Stix may be slim, but they pack a major color punch. The matte and Matte X formulas apply easily with the precision of traditional lipstick and provide flexible, comfortable wear.
Price at time of publish: $8
Kjaer Weis Matte, Naturally Liquid Lipstick
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Kjaer Weis’s velvety soft formula is certified organic and made with jojoba, castor seed, and sunflower oils, plus shea butter and hyaluronic acid to nourish and moisturize lips. We love this lipstick option for providing a long-lasting, naturally gorgeous matte color.
Price at time of publish: $30
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick
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This popular liquid formula comes in 22 stunning shades, all of which would look perfect on any bride. True to its name, it stays all day without feathering, bleeding, or transferring, but still feels comfortable on the lips thanks to vitamin E and avocado oil.
Price at time of publish: $22
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream
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Walmart
This formula is a best-seller for a reason. It’s oh-so-comfortable to wear, it comes in a bevy of fun colors, and it’s extremely budget-friendly. What more could you ask for on your wedding day?
Price at time of publish: $7
Dior Addict Lip Tattoo
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Amazon
Dior’s Lip Tattoo formula gives your lips a wash of pretty, wedding-day-ready color that lasts up to 10 hours. The red, pink, and berry tones are elegant enough for any formal affair and are gorgeous on their own or as a base for your lipstick look.
Price at time of publish: $38
What to Look for in Long-Lasting Lipstick
Shade
When choosing a shade, McCaskey recommends looking at the inside of your wrists to find your skin’s undertone and going from there, especially if you’re not able to swatch colors at the beauty store or the makeup counter. If your veins are blue, you’re generally cool-toned, so you should try pinks, plums, or blue-based reds; if they’re green, you’re more warm or neutral, so peach and rose tones will look great on you.
McCaskey says that cheeks and lips tend to disappear in photos, so she advises choosing a slightly brighter shade. She also tells her brides to exfoliate their lips the day before with a gentle scrub like Sara Happ’s The Lip Scrub to prep for the big day—and those big newlywed kisses!
Formula
The formula you choose for your wedding day lipstick can make a big difference in your overall makeup look, especially in all of those gorgeous wedding photos! If you love a glossy sheen that is still made to last, go for a semi-matte formula that won't dry your lips out. On the other hand, if you prefer a solid matte aesthetic, opt for a formula that offers pigmented color and coverage—we especially love the ILIA Color Block High Impact Lipstick.
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Brides contributor Kara Nesvig is a writer specializing in beauty, celebrity, style, and pop culture. She has many years of experience in the industry, and, in addition to Brides, her work has appeared in Teen Vogue, Allure, Apartment Therapy, and more.
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