“When there’s a holiday party and I need my look to last until the cheese plate is bare and the wine runs dry, I reach for my never-fail classic: NARS Powermatte in Starwoman. Its blue undertone makes my teeth look whiter in photos, and it doesn’t flake up or get crumbly as some liquid lipsticks do. And I love that the applicator lets me perfect my vermillion line just like a lip liner would. Once the buildable liquid dries, it’s staying put until I take some makeup remover to it before bed. This formula really is the gift that keeps on giving.” — Taylore Glynn, beauty and wellness editor
Armani Beauty Lip Maestro Liquid Matte Lipstick in Sultan
“I don’t wear red lipstick often, but when I do, it’s the Armani Beauty Lip Maestro Liquid Matte Lipstick in Sultan. One coat of this velvety cherry-red coats my lips evenly, never needing an additional layer. This is credited to the liquid lipstick’s angled and pointed doe foot applicator, which makes it easy to create a precise outline of my lips, coating both my cupid’s bow and outer corners. Even after a few holiday cocktails, this formula stays put. And on the off-chance a touchup is needed, the hydrating, velvety formula never clumps or creases with an additional coat.” — Talia Gutierrez, associate manager, special projects
Poundcake Cake Batter in Raspberry
