Chanel Glossimer
If lushness is what you crave—and really, don’t we all?—this sheer, nonsticky gloss hits the spot, says N.Y.C. makeup artist Dominique Samuel. The 32 shades offer glossy, frosty, or extrashimmery finishes, like the best-selling Amour, a sparkly baby pink that’s polished, not PG-13.
MAC in Spice
Incredibly plush, and the creamy cinnamon plays off the peach tones in pale skin.
MAC Pro Longwear
Answered prayers, people—this lipstick won’t hang your lips out to dry. The two-in-one (rich pigment on one side, high-shine gloss on the other) has glam on lockdown, says N.Y.C. makeup artist Lucky Smyler. The six colors, like the top seller For Keeps, a lovely mauve, “won’t budge or smudge till you take them off.”
Smith’s Rosebud Salve
“I feel French when I put it on,” says Reiko Brown. The rose-scented balm turns lips petal-soft but is strong enough to heal ragged cuticles and—quelle horreur!—sand-papery elbows.
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche
Full of argan and omega-3 oils, this nourishing gloss comes in 16 creamy and shimmery hues: corals, nudes, pinks, and reds, including the popular Nude Touch. Each one lends natural shine (“no stripper lips,” says Leah Rial), leaving a pretty stain long after the gloss is gone.
MAC in Oversexed
Try a plucked-fromthe-orchard plum for the plushest-looking lips.
Nars in Odalisque
Milky and semi-opaque, this gloss drenches lips in a peachy beige that looks gorgeous alone or layered over nude lipsticks.
Nars in Chelsea Girls
This juicy nude makes lips luscious and full, no matter their true dimensions.
MAC in Chestnut
Plays nice with red, plum, and brown lipsticks, and the cocoa liner is creamy enough to wear on its own.
Nars in Tanganyka
Unbelievably balmy, this brick red gives lips just the right amount of drama.
Tom Ford in Pink Adobe
You’ll wear this sumptuous pink (with a hint of coffee) right down to the nub.
Cover Girl Lip Perfection
Despite the nice price, these silk protein–enriched formulas don’t cheap out on pigment. The 44 colors look sublime “straight from the tube,” says N.Y.C. makeup pro Daniel Martin—no blending or liner required. The top-selling Fairytale, a bright red-coral, is universally flattering,from porcelain complexions to the richest dark skin tones.
Tom Ford
In a word, "ridiculous," says Sharon Gault of this line’s svelte packaging and saturated colors, among which Casablanca, a plummy rose, is a favorite. Absolutely flush with exotic butters and oils, the long-lasting shades practically babysit your pout from morning till night.
MAC in Spice
The cinnamon stick kisses lips with color that comes off lush, not lined.
Nars in Honolulu Honey
It’s the smart matchup to sultry, smoky eyes—a caramel hue that neatly enhances your pout.
Tarte Lipsurgence
As fast to flatter as it is to apply, this cushiony gel pencil "defines, moisturizes, and colors your pucker in two seconds and stays put," says N.Y.C. makeup pro Gita Bass. "I can’t do makeup without it." Loaded with peppermint oil and vitamin E, the stain offers lush, flattering color, like the best-selling Enchanted, a soft rose.
Anastasia Brow Wiz
The not-too-creamy,not-too-dry texture provides "a feathery look that best mimics natural brows," says L.A. pro Shiyena. Available in six hues (Medium Ash is a fave).
Shu Uemura
Unlike most in its category, this tool “is easy to hold and fits all eye shapes,” says L.A. makeup pro MeganLanoux. And it legitimately curls (not bends or creases) lashes.
Tweezerman Slant
These are “the Swiss Army knife of the beauty world,” says L.A. makeup artist Amy Strozzi. At first pluck, the tapered side grabs the wispiest hairs; the flat end makes fast work of longer ones.
MAC No. 217 Eye Shadow Brush
Smoky eyes are a cinch with this helper, says N.Y.C. makeup artist Anthea King. The slightly rounded shape and bristles(just fluffy enough) blend shadows like a dream so “you don’t see any harsh lines.”
Ardell Duralash Naturals Knot-Free
As real as fake can get, these permanently curled individual lashes (in black or brown and three lengths) give you full control so you “never look overdone,” says N.Y.C.’s Oslyn Holder.
Obsessive Compulsive
Never mind the petite tube this lip paint packs crazy amounts of rich color. You need only a pin-size drop on the brush it comes with for hours of opaque wear, says makeup artist Oslyn Holder. The dizzying selection of peppermint spiked hues are easily buildable.
Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural
Lips just don’t get more cushioned than this. All 50 choices, from sheer nudes to shimmery reds, are laced with fatty acids and light-reflecting mother-of-pearl for a plush-looking finish.
