{"id":549,"date":"2025-12-23T22:43:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/23\/these-drugstore-lipsticks-are-all-glam-without-the-guilt\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T22:43:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:43:43","slug":"these-drugstore-lipsticks-are-all-glam-without-the-guilt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/23\/these-drugstore-lipsticks-are-all-glam-without-the-guilt\/","title":{"rendered":"These Drugstore Lipsticks Are All Glam Without the Guilt"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cThis lipstick punches well above its price point. I won’t name names, but it does remind me quite a bit of a much fancier glossy balm that I also love dearly. Revlon is always on it when it comes to their range of lip shades too\u2014consistently nuanced and chic, which is what the drugstore girlies deserve!\u201d \u2014Sarah Hoffmann, commerce producer<\/strong><\/p>\n

More to know<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Red:<\/strong> Essence Makeup The Slim Stick<\/h2>\n
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Why it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> Essence\u2019s The Slim Stick<\/em> snagged a 2025 Best of Beauty Award for Best Matte Lipstick\u2014and at just $5, it\u2019s an extra impressive win. The formula delivers rich, velvety color without any of the dryness matte lipsticks are notorious for, and the shade range is full of deep, pigmented reds we can\u2019t get enough of. Fall-ready Brick Red offers warm brown undertones, while Nice Spice brings a brighter, orange-red pop.<\/p>\n

Packed with nourishing oils like jojoba, coconut, and macadamia, the lipstick glides on smoothly and feels comfortable. And despite the soft, creamy feel, the staying power is seriously impressive: During Best of Beauty trials, testers reported up to eight hours of wear with no fading.<\/p>\n

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Allure<\/em> senior copy manager Leslie Lipton before applying the Essence Makeup The Slim Stick<\/p>\n

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Lipton after applying the Essence Makeup The Slim Stick<\/p>\n

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Tester feedback from Allure<\/em> senior copy manager Leslie Lipton<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFor literally pennies\u2014well, 499 of them\u2014this lipstick has a creamy, matte finish with the staying power of others that cost 10 times more. The velvety, saturated color (loving Nice Spice right now) goes on after my morning coffee and lasts through lunch. Plus, the skinny, angled tip makes precise application a breeze\u2014lip liner not required. \u2014Leslie Lipton, senior copy manager<\/strong><\/p>\n

More to know<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Stain:<\/strong> Nyx Professional Makeup Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain<\/h2>\n
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Allure<\/em> former shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis applying the Nyx Professional Makeup Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain<\/p>\n

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Why it\u2019s worth it:<\/strong> Nyx Professional Makeup\u2019s Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain does double duty: It starts as a glossy shine but dries down to a stain-like finish, so your color sticks around well after the initial shine fades. The weightless, cooling formula glides on smoothly without any tackiness, hydrating lips with coconut water, magnesium, and vitamin B12. With 16 shades\u2014from everyday mauves to bold reds\u2014it\u2019s an easy, one-swipe formula way for long-lasting, fuss-free color that works for just about any occasion.<\/p>\n

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Trakoshis before applying the NYX Professional Makeup Lip IV.<\/p>\n

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Trakoshis after applying the NYX Professional Makeup Lip IV.<\/p>\n

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Tester feedback from former shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Nyx Lip IV gives that juicy, glossy look\u2014but feels more like a serum. It\u2019s hydrating, super comfortable, and never sticky. What I love most is how it lasts; even after the shine wears down, it leaves behind this subtle tint that kind of works like a lip stain. My favorite shade is Caramel Drip because it pairs so nicely like a nude liner, which is something I wear every day.\u201d\u2014Angela Trakoshis, former shopping market editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cThis lipstick punches well above its price point. I won’t name names, but it does remind me quite a bit of a much fancier glossy balm that I also love dearly. Revlon is always on it when it comes to their range of lip shades too\u2014consistently nuanced and chic, which is what the drugstore girlies […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":550,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=549"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/549\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/550"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sasgai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}