Lipstick Over $40

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If you're looking for a lipstick that's more than just a shade or two away from your natural lip color, it's time to check out the lippies over $40. These are the most luxurious and pigmented lipsticks on the market today. They're also available in a wide range of colors, from nudes to reds to plums to blues. Here are some great options.

GucciTransfer-Proof Matte Liquid Lipstick

ITEM: 2565471

Color: 607 Vanessa Violet - soft matte purple lipstick color

346 Reviews

$66.00

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The lipstick was definitely transfer proof. Most transfer proof lipsticks are very difficult to get off, but this one was not. ...It's a really pretty color, and I like the way this matte lipstick looks! I wish more liquid lipsticks were as lovely as this one!

What it is: A transformative liquid lip color that dries down to a transfer-proof matte finish once applied.

Formulation Type: 
Lipstick


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.


What Else You Need to Know: Get lips that hypnotize. The array of highly pigmented, vibrant, sunset shades provides optimal coverage and striking color, without the worry of the product settling into lip lines, smudging, or feathering, even on fabric. Created with comfort in mind, the color feels entirely weightless on the lips.

GucciGlow & Care Shine Lipstick

Size: 0.06 oz/ 1.8 mL·ITEM: 2448819

Color: 112 Sally Soft Honey - pinky nude

801 Reviews

$66.00

Only drawback is the strong lipstick scent, but overall it’s still one of my favorite lipsticks ever. ...This lipstick is more like a lip balm with the benefits and feel rather than a ordinary lipstick. ...Amazing lipstick

What it is: A lipstick that delivers a long-lasting, glowy finish in buildable, rich colors with a formula that deeply moisturizes for up to 24 hours.


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Black Rose, Peony, and Jojoba Seed Oils: Rich in naturally soothing properties, leaving lips soft.

- Shea Butter: Deeply nourishes the lips and prevents dryness.

- Hyaluronic Acid: Retains moisture, smooths fine lines, and enhances the volume of lips.


What Else You Need to Know: This lipstick pairs balm-like care with pigment-rich color. Infused with black rose oil, peony oil, jojoba seed oil, and shea butter, the creamy formula delivers 24-hour hydration and luminous shine. Lips immediately

GUERLAINKissKiss Shine Bloom Lipstick Balm

Size: 11 oz/ 3.2 g·ITEM: 2436509

Color: 709 Petal Red - tender red

19 Reviews

$59.00

Love this lipstick. I'm very picky when it comes to lipstick. ...i bought mine from nordstrom but i returned it. it smells like strong rose perfume (like loreal lipsticks). i was expecting a glossy sheer lipstick but it doesnt really have much shine. the color was pretty but a little light for me. the smell was too unbearable. i prefer the chanel ones better. not worth the $40

What it is: A high-shine, lightweight, full-coverage lipstick made with hyaluronic acid, shea butter and 95% naturally-derived ingredients for more hydrated, plumped and smoother looking lips.

Formulation Type: Lip Balm & Treatment, Lipstick

Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing, Plumping

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates the lips.
- Winter Rose Extract: Softens the appearance of lips.
- Shea Butter: Provides long-lasting comfort.

GivenchyRouge Interdit Intense Silk Satin Matte Lipstick

Size: 0.1 oz / 34 g·ITEM: 2595361

Color: N37 ROUGE GRAINÉ - warm-toned deep red

293 Reviews

$59.50

to me it's just a normal creamy lipstick. of course it's gorgeous but i think there's definitely other options that's within normal price range. $40 for a red lipstick... you're just buying the name. however it is gorgeous, creamy, and intense. it does stain after. cute packing...This is my new favorite lipstick. It wears so well and is very comfortable.

What it is: A pigmented, silky satin-matte-finish lipstick that is lightweight and comfortable.
Formulation Type:
Lipstick

Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Offers up to 24-hour preserved hydration.
- Silk Powder Extract: Provides comfortable texture.
- Pear Oil: Glides smoothly on the lips.

What Else You Need to Know: Le Rouge Interdit Intense Silk Satin Matte Lipstick includes hyaluronic acid, which offers up to 24-hour preserved hydration to the lips, silk-powder extract to provide comfortable texture, and pear oil to help the lip color glide smoothly.* This lip color has intense pigmentation with just one swipe and long-lasting wear, staying vibrant for up to

Laura MercierCaviar Smoothing Matte Lipstick

Size: 0.134 oz / 3.8 g·ITEM: 2793347

Color: 520 Scarlet Velvet ​ - bright medium blue-red

270 Reviews

$61.00

This lipstick is not like other matte lipsticks I have tried in the past. ...Love this lipstick!!...This lipstick goes on so smooth and isn't dry feeling like other matte lipsticks I've used in the past.

What it is: A hydrating, matte lipstick that visibly smooths, plumps, and blurs lips for 16-hour comfortable wear and velvety, high-impact color in a single swipe.

Formulation Type:
Lipstick

Benefits: Hydrating and Long-wearing

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Plumps, hydrates, and reduces the appearance of fine lines.
- Vitamin E: Protects lips and soothes.
- Grape Seed Oil: Promotes moisture retention and leave lips feeling silky.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.

What Else You Need to Know: Thi

Prada BeautyPrada Monochrome Soft Matte Blur Lipstick

Size: 0.13 oz·ITEM: 2754141

Color: B108 BEIGE - light pink nude

371 Reviews

$65.00

One of my favorite lipsticks ever!...In fact, it feels moisturizing. I love this lipstick so much!...The Prada lipstick is exactly the same. Otherwise it's a great lipstick.

What it is: A refillable, soft matte lipstick that delivers buildable coverage, lightweight feel, and a diffused matte finish that lasts up to six hours.

Formulation Type:
Lipstick

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Jojoba Oil: Sooths and hydrates.
- Bifidus Extract: Helps strengthen the lip barrier.

What Else You Need to Know: This lipstick is formulated with Micro-Fit™ Technology, glides on seamlessly, and feels weightless all day long. The shades are made with a white base and only three pure color pigments to replicate the luminosity of Prada nylon fabric in soft, diffused colors designed to flatter a range of skin tones.

Prada BeautyMonochrome Hyper Matte Refillable Lipstick

Size: 0.13 oz·ITEM: 2755007

Color: REFILL B03 MAHOGANY - maroon brown

200 Reviews

$50.00

I love this formula. Favorite lipstick ever. The pigment is amazing and it doesn't feel like spray paint like other Prada lipsticks. ...A must have lipstick...I truly feel this product is one of the best quality lipsticks in the market. It had such good color and long lasting on your lips

What it is: A refillable matte lipstick with a lightweight feel that delivers intense color in one stroke and a long-lasting hyper-matte finish.

Formulation Type:
Lipstick

Benefits: Long-wearing

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Jojoba Oil: Sooths and hydrates.
- Bifidus Extract: Helps strengthen the lip barrier.

What Else You Need to Know: This lipstick is formulated with Micro-Fit™ Technology, glides on seamlessly, and feels weightless all day long. The shades are made with a black base and only three pure color pigments to replicate Prada Saffiano leather’s high-integrity color depth and quality.

GucciSheer Lipstick

Size: 0.12 oz/ 3.5 g·ITEM: 2474682

Color: 518 Amy Blush

298 Reviews

$66.00

Great sheer lipstick...It didn’t last as long as other lipsticks I have used. Otherwise it’s a great lipstick....honestly, I was super excited to get some high quality lipstick. I tried it on right away, pretty color but the quality is low. for a 40 dollar lipstick I would expect it to stay on better. my 15 dollar lipsticks stay on better and look better. this looks cheap on. not impressed at all. thankfully I got it as an trial through Influenster

What it is: A lipstick delivering a luminous, sheer finish with a hydrating and lightweight texture.Highlighted Ingredients:
- Combination of Oils: For a high-shine finish, comfortable feel and glide-on application
- Jojoba Seed Oil: Helps smooth and soften dry lips.
- Vintage Peony Scent: for delightful floral notes of Peony and Freesia.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also silicone-free.

GUERLAINRouge G Customizable Satin & Velvet Matte Lipstick

Size: 0.1 oz/3.5 g·ITEM: 2807345

Color: 518 Le Rose Blush - powder pink

185 Reviews

$52.00

I have never tried this lipsticks before but being a lipstick consumer, meaning I don't get impress easily, this lipsticks and the cases are definitely a fabulous statement piece....My fav everyday lipstick. This thing is the porsche of lipsticks. From the case, to the color to the finish overall this lipstick is a homerun for me.

What it is: The bestselling customizable lipstick refill in a wide range of highly pigmented, long-wearing satin shades with a 89% skincare-based formula.


Formulation Type: Lipstick


Highlighted Ingredients: 

-Lily flower and sweet almond oil: Smoothing, hydrating and plumping.


Ingredient Callouts: It comes in recyclable packaging. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: Rouge G has been reinvented in a radiant golden adornment revealing its secret double mirror. Customizable and refillable at will, Rouge G cases come in an array of designs.

GivenchyLe Rouge Interdit Satin Hydrating Lipstick

Size: 0.11 oz / 3.2 g·ITEM: 2788438

Color: 111 Nude Blush - Cool-Toned Pink Nude

467 Reviews

$59.50

Favorite lipstick...This is one of the best lipsticks I’ve purchased - goes on smoothly, moisturizes my lips, longwearing, doesn’t bleed, and stays on pretty well even eating and drinking. ...Container is lighter than other lipsticks.

What it is: A luminous, satin-finish lipstick that provides 24 hours of hydration, long-lasting color, and comfort to the lips.

Formulation Type:
Lipstick

Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing, Plumping

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Delivers hydration and visibly plumps.
- Shea Butter: Provides comfort and moisturizes.
- Oat Oil: Strengthen lip's skin barrier.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable p

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