In the league of makeup, lip products shall forever be the OG. A good lip makes or breaks your overall look and on days when you don't want to apply a speck of makeup on your face, it pretty much runs the show. So, when the stakes are so high, you want to make sure you get your hands on the perfect products. And to help with that, our friends at Nykaa have curated a lip vault for you that sums up all your looks from day to night. From workdays to date nights to shaadi shenanigans, they've got everything covered!
Here's Your Ultimate Lip Wardrobe Decoded: The Only Lip Products You Need To Invest In
Overview
- 1. Work Ready
- 2. Brunch
- 3. Night Out
- 4. Wedding Guest
- 5. Travel
Work Ready
Nykaa Matte To Last! Transferproof Liquid Lipstick - Madras Kaapi


The shade Madras Kaapi has a cult fan following and has always been a bestselling lipstick on Nykaa. The cocoa-hued brown-toned nude lipstick is perfect for medium skin tones. This one is a liquid matte that just doesn't budge and is perfect for your workdays when regular touch ups are the last thing you need to worry about.
Nykaa Rating: 4.4/5
Kay Beauty Hydra Creme Lipstick - Brave


Kay Beauty Hydra Creme Lipstick is a comfortable bullet lipstick that feels super nourishing on the lips. It feels like a cross between a lipstick and a cushiony lip balm but with great coverage. The shade Brave is a muted deep pink that flatters light to medium Indian skin tones quite well. This is for folks who dread matte formulations and prefer a lighter formula on the lips.
Nykaa Rating: 4.5/5
Brunch
Lakme 9to5 Hya Matte Liquid Lipstick - Vacation Nude


Well, girls just wanna brunch on some days and not worry about reapplying their lippie every few minutes. And to suit this memo, the Lakme's 9to5 Hya Matte Liquid Lipstick is just the one for you! The shade Vacation Nude is a brown nude with a peach undertone that complements light skin tones. The best part? This liquid matte lipstick is formulated with hyaluronic acid to keep your lips from drying.
Nykaa Rating: 4.6/5
Maybelline New York Superstay Teddy Tint Lip & Cheek Color - Mascara Tear


For those who enjoy an airbrushed, blotted lip effect— the Maybelline New York Superstay Teddy Tint Lip & Cheek Color is a must-try! We love the shade Mascara Tear for brunch scenes when a slightly dark brown lip is the vibe. The neutrality of this shade makes it super versatile. It will suits all skin tones well in our opinion and oh! Can be used on the cheeks too.
Nykaa Rating: 4.7/4
Night Out
SUGAR Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick - Claire Redfield


A long-lasting lip product non-negotiable for a night out and for that, SUGAR's Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick is an ideal pick! If you were missing a true red on this list, give the shade Claire Redfield a chance! It's the perfect pure red lipstick and since it's in a crayon form, you can count on it to stay put through the night. Plus, it comes with a sharpener so you can define your pout and fill it without much hassle.
Nykaa Rating: 4.4/5
L'Oreal Paris Plump Ambition Hyaluron Lip Oil - Worth It


If you are looking for a glossy lip product that also plumps, give the L'Oreal Paris Plump Ambition Hyaluron Lip Oil a go! The plumping action it gives is amazing and we love that it has great coverage for a lip oil. The shade Worth It is the perfect pink for layering on top of nude and brown lip liners. Plus, the cushiony applicator with massaging beads makes the application even.
Nykaa Rating: 4.6/5
Wedding Guest
Charlotte Tilbury Big Lip Plumpgasm - Medium


Every serial shaadi attender needs a trusty gloss to add some glam to their beat face. The Charlotte Tilbury Big Lip Plumpgasm in the shade Medium is one of the best in the league. The unique formula has a balm-y feel to it with lip plumping effect that leaves the lips looking volumised in seconds. It has just the right pigment and gives that luscious shine on the lips with a hint of dark pink hue.
Nykaa Rating: 4.5/5
RENEE H2O Hydrating Creme Lipstick - Mauve Lagoon


RENEE H2O Hydrating Creme Lipstick is a cream bullet lipstick that's super comfortable for longer hours. It has a creamy, glossy finish that feels really hydrating because of the shea butter, jojoba oil, almond oil and hyaluronic acid. The shade Mauve Lagoon is the perfect brick-toned mauve and perfect for shaadi season when you want to sport.
Nykaa Rating: 4.7/5
Travel
KIRO Four Play Non-Stop Airy Matte Liquid Lipstick - Supreme Quad


If you want to skip buying multiple lipsticks, get this lipstick stack from KIRO that has four matte liquid lipsticks packaged smartly in one. Our pick's the Supreme Quad that has a caramel-toned nude, a rosy pink, a deep mauve and a deep brown. Its compact and perfect for carrying on-the-go.
Nykaa Rating: 4.2/5