If you're looking for a way to add a little pizzazz to your day, try out a new shade of lipstick. Gradient lips are a great way to do it, and there are plenty of options out there. Here are some of the best gradient lipsticks available today.
Size: 0.17 oz / 4.5 g·ITEM: 2594711
Color: 440 Chili For Life - deep nude rose
$25.00
I let it dry for a bit and then do a gradient (usually a darker color), but seriously it looks like I have pillow lips for real. ...I really enjoyed this lipstick. The packaging is very good quality and different than most lipsticks. ...Lipstick
What it is: A weightless, transfer-proof liquid lipstick that delivers intense color in one swipe and a comfortable, smoothing matte finish for up to 24 hours.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silica Microspheres: Help smooth the appearance of lips.
- Soft Wax: Ensures comfortable texture throughout the day.
- Kaolin Clay: Provides ultra-matte finish all day.
What Else You Need to Know: This lipstick has an exclusive seamless swipe applicator which features an innovative reservoir to dispense the perfect amount of product for an effortless, one-swipe application. This waterproof and lightweight formula smooths the appearance of lips and is infused with a blend of oils for comfortable wear.
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Size: Liner - .01 oz / .32 g Setter - .14 oz / 4 mL·ITEM: 2554749
Color: Taupe - light, cool brown
$26.00
Creamier lipsticks and glosses are not a problem to layer. Runs out kinda quickly....When I apply I line my lips and then use my finger or a lip brush and blend the liner into my lips to get a gradient effect. Then I take a little bit of the setter on the back of my hand and dab it on my lips with my finger which I found to be the best way to apply the perfect amount.
What it is: A dual-ended product that allows you to line and set your lips to achieve the ultimate long-lasting lip look.
Formulation Type: Lip Liner
Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Dimethicone: Helps to fill and smooth the appearance of fine lines.
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate: Helps to make the formula long-lasting and water-resistant.
- Fluorine Oil: Creates a barrier on top of the liner to help increase wear time.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan.
$33.00
I had forgotten how wonderful Bobbi Brown lipsticks can be, I am not a liquid lipstick girl; give me the traditional bullet any time. ...I struggle finding the right lipstick. This is the perfect shade for me. I was surprised to find it applies stiff and not like a balm, but the color lasts better than my other lipsticks.
What it is:
A formula with the look of a lipstick and the feel of a balm, for Bobbi Brown’s most wearable lip yet.
What it does:
This formula’s soft matte pigments deliver high color payoff with a blotted-down, stained effect. Its mix of vitamins E and C and beeswax help the lipstick glide on comfortably while leaving the lips feeling hydrated and kissably soft. This long-wear formula is lightweight, and the look resists feathering and fading. Swipe once for a pigment-rich stain effector more for a fuller-coverage look.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
Size: 0.23 oz / 7 mL·ITEM: 2599561
Color: Snake Willow - hazelnut brown
$23.00
This lipstick is so smooth and creamy. Not drying like most matte lipsticks! ...It gives me the Korean gradient lip look that looks more natural but with a small pop.
What it is: An iconic liquid lipstick with all-day, transfer-proof wear—now in a hyper-lightweight, comfortable formula.
Size: 0.07 oz/ 2 g·ITEM: 2510246
Color: 314 Limitless Cinnabar - deep beige
$45.00
It stays on and doesn't look cracky or unnatural like some matte lipsticks tend to do. I like putting a little bit in the middle of my lips and then dabbing it out for the gradient effect this lipstick is meant for....I personally like doing a blotted lip gradient look. This is semi matte, and easy to work with and layer on if more color is wanted.
What it is: A comfortable and intensely pigmented semi-matte lipstick with an innovative square-bullet shape for precise application.
Formulation Type: Lipstick
Benefits: Long-wearing
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES.
What Else You Need to Know: This full-coverage lipstick delivers intense, semi-matte lip color that does not bleed or crack. The long-lasting lipstick formula is infused with silky oils for creamy comfort and easy application of all lipstick shades with the precise square bullet.
Size: 0.03 oz/ .9 g·ITEM: 1963826
Color: I've Been - Deep Rose Brown
$39.00
Best Lipstick Ever!...OMG this is the PREFECT MLBB lipstick! I have so many lipsticks but I wear this one every single day!...Left me with a decent subtle gradient lip rather than an o-ring of regret. I also greatly appreciate the size of the lipstick.
What it is:
An ultra-slim, refillable luxury lipstick that delivers saturated, long-wearing color with a satin finish.
What it does:
Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Refillable Lipstick delivers creamy, saturated, long-wearing color with a satin finish without smudging or feathering. Each lipstick is encapsulated in a sleek gold applicator to provide the ultimate control to precisely accentuate, contour, and define the lips. Featuring the ultimate luxury lip accessory, the gold applicator can be used interchangeably with the full collection of Confession Ultra Slim Lipstick Refills (sold separately).
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
Size: 0.12 oz / 3.4 g·ITEM: 2691319
Color: 09 Beige Sable - warm brown nude
$42.00
I’m of the general opinion that the difference between mid-range and high-end lipsticks is pretty minimal, and that there’s no point splurging on super expensive or luxury lipsticks. ...I like how it has the staying power of a liquid lipstick without being as drying as a liquid lipstick.
What it is: A highly pigmented, powdery-matte-finish lipstick that is encased in red velvet.
Formulation Type: Lipstick
Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Wild Mango Butter: Rich in vitamin E to protect, nourish, and restore dry, damaged lips.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of phthalates, retinyl palmitate, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.
What Else You Need to Know: The Le Rouge Deep Velvet Matte Lipstick glides on lips, creating bold lip color in just one swipe. The mango butter-infused formula delivers comfort unlike any other matte lipstick with color that lasts up to 12 hours.
Size: 0.2oz / 5.6 g·ITEM: 2691236
Color: N09 Beige Sable - warm brown nude
$42.00
Love this lipstick!...Not drying like most matte lipsticks. I can’t wait to try other shades!...I love the vial that this lipstick comes in! From the genuine black leather cap to its transparent glass bottle with a black-to-pigment gradient finish, giving a peak of color from within, embellished with a silver 4G emblem.
What it is: A highly pigmented, matte-velvet liquid lipstick that offers up to 12 hours of wear.
Formulation Type: Lipstick / Liquid Lipstick
Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Shea Butter: Hydrates and moisturizes.
- Meadowfoam Oil: Provides comfort.
Size: 0.11 oz/ 3.4 g·ITEM: 2481901
Color: June Gloom - sheer neutral nude
$21.00
I use this for gradient lips, and it has a very nice feel to it. It's velvety, but once again, with lipstick tubes, it is a bit drying. ...Best lipstick out there...Omg, I am in love with this lipstick and that says a lot! I am very particular when it comes to the formula of lipsticks.
What it is: A pigmented, longwear lipstick with a creamy vegan formula infused with aloe vera and avocado oil that leaves lips feeling nourished and hydrated.
Formulation Type: Lipstick
Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: With a new look and vegan formula, this hydrating lipstick gives you high-impact, long-lasting color in a single swipe. The collection includes 35 Los Angeles-inspired shades from sheer pink and everyday nude to bold red in three moisturizing, vibrant finishes: cream, matte, and shine.
Size: 0.27 oz/ 8 mL·ITEM: 2067486
Color: 274 Beige Sensation - pink brown
$32.00
Coincidently, I have been watching a lot of Korean dramas and this product is perfect for achieving gradient lips. This product was sent to me as a gift for review purposes....It can also work as a gradient lip with just the right technique. When the lipstick fades it doesn’t look ugly because it gives a tinted look on the lips.
What it is: A long-lasting lip lacquer with buildable sheer-to-full coverage for a glossy lip look with vivid color for up to six hours of hydrating wear.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.
What Else You Need to Know: This three-in-one lip lacquer combines the shine of a lip gloss, pigment of a lipstick, and the long-wearing power of a lip stain.