Editor's Picks: Pucker Up!

It’s National Lipstick Day! We’re celebrating the power and beauty of this quintessential makeup staple. From matte finishes to glossy sheens, there’s a lipstick out there for you to discover and indulge in. Elevate your beauty game with some of our lip favourites.

MAC Cosmetics Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick
$29, available at maccosmetics.ca and sephora.com

Glossy, juicy, plumpy! A plumping gloss stick that nourishes and conditions lips with translucent colour and non-sticky shine.

e.l.f. cosmetics hydrating core lip shine
$8, available at elfcosmetics.com and shoppersdrugmart.ca

A TikTok viral sensation; this melting lip balm with a heart-shaped core moisturizes lips while adding a sheer tint of color.

ILIA Colour Block Lipstick
$37, available at iliabeauty.com and sephora.com

A clean, handcrafted lipstick with high-impact color and supreme hydration, for all-day wear and care.

Rare Beauty Kind Words Matte Lipstick
$29, available at rarebeauty.com and sephora.com

Cushions lips with creamy, soft matte color in one swipe. A buttery, pigment-rich, soft matte lipstick that hugs lips in pure comfort all day.

NYX Smooth Whip Matte Lip Cream
$12, available at nyxcosmetics.com

Ultra-smooth vegan lip cream that’s available in 24 bold shades. This creamy matte liquid lipstick delivers vibrant color that lasts.

Kylie Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick
$26, available at kyliecosmetics.com

A go-to for a comfortable, smudge-resistant matte lip. This highly pigmented formula glides on effortlessly delivering full coverage and 8-hour wear without drying lips.

Maybelline New York Lifter Gloss
From $12.99, available at Maybelline.ca and Shoppersdrugmart.ca

Lifter gloss delivers sun-kissed glossy lips and a fuller look. Formula with hyaluronic acid leaves behind lasting hydration and fuller-looking lips.

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
$27, available at Fentybeauty.com and SEPHORA.com

Addictive shine! The ultimate gotta-have-it lip gloss with explosive shine that feels as good as it looks.

Amy Sutherland