Best Lipsticks (Under $15) | 2018

Best of 2018

Best Lipsticks (Under $15)

I’m pretty jazzed about this year’s list for budget-friendly favorites in the lipstick category, as last year’s list was only eight deep, but this year, lipsticks under $15 was almost a third of the lipstick content reviewed on the blog. That’s in large part thanks to ColourPop Lux / Matte Lux Lipsticks and Sephora’s LipStories making their debuts in 2018. I started narrowing my list of 40 shades down to the 24 shown here.  One of the aspects I really enjoyed about the LipStories range was how diverse the offerings were from a multitude of finishes to pops of bold color and more traditional hues.

I really hope we’ll see something like a ColourPop LumiLux Lipstick, where all of my luminous, pearlescent lipstick dreams come true for under $10.  In the meantime, L’Oreal’s Colour Riche Shine Lipsticks offer a more luminous finish (though less pearly) and were a nice addition to drugstore offerings released this year.

What affordable lipsticks did you reach for this year?

P.S. — You can view swatches of my favorites here.

P.P.S. — If you enjoy reading/viewing my favorites, make sure you check out my all-time favorites here, products I’m thankful for (2018 series), and all of my editor’s recommended products here.

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Top Lipsticks (Under $15) of 2018

01.

01. Golden Gate (31) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $8.00/0.14 oz.

A+

Sephora Golden Gate (31) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, muted plum with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish.

Sephora Golden Gate (31) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, muted plum with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish.

02.

02. Getty Colour Pop

Colour Pop

PPermanent. $7.00/0.12 oz.

A

Colour Pop Getty Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark blue-leaning teal with cool undertones and a cream finish.

Colour Pop Getty Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark blue-leaning teal with cool undertones and a cream finish.

03.

03. Liquid Courage Colour Pop

Colour Pop

PPermanent. $7.00/0.12 oz.

A

Colour Pop Liquid Courage Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark, rusty red with warm undertones and a cream finish. The color payoff was...

Colour Pop Liquid Courage Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark, rusty red with warm undertones and a cream finish. The color payoff was...

04.

04. Enamel Red L'Oreal

L'Oreal

PPermanent. $9.99/0.10 oz.

A

L'Oreal Enamel Red Colour Riche Shine Lipstick ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a rich red with cool undertones and a natural sheen. It had nearly opaque...

L'Oreal Enamel Red Colour Riche Shine Lipstick ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a rich red with cool undertones and a natural sheen. It had nearly opaque...

05.

05. Glassy Garnet L'Oreal

L'Oreal

PPermanent. $9.99/0.10 oz.

A

L'Oreal Glassy Garnet Colour Riche Shine Lipstick ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a soft, medium-dark berry with subtle, cool undertones and barely-there pearl paired with a luminous sheen.

L'Oreal Glassy Garnet Colour Riche Shine Lipstick ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a soft, medium-dark berry with subtle, cool undertones and barely-there pearl paired with a luminous sheen.

06.

06. Scorpio Moon Colour Pop

Colour Pop

LELimited Edition. $7.00/0.12 oz.

A

Colour Pop Scorpio Moon Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It was richly pigmented...

Colour Pop Scorpio Moon Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It was richly pigmented...

07.

07. JV Colour Pop

Colour Pop

LELimited Edition. $7.00/0.12 oz.

A

JV is a deep, muted navy blue with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick was richly pigmented and had a smooth, lightly...

JV is a deep, muted navy blue with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick was richly pigmented and had a smooth, lightly...

08.

08. On Display Colour Pop

Colour Pop

PPermanent. $7.00/0.12 oz.

A

Colour Pop On Display Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep red with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation...

Colour Pop On Display Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep red with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation...

09.

09. Spring Break (36) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $8.00/0.14 oz.

A

Sephora Spring Break (36) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium, rosy plum with warm undertones and a cream finish.

Sephora Spring Break (36) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium, rosy plum with warm undertones and a cream finish.

10.

10. C'mon Sis Colour Pop

Colour Pop

LELimited Edition. $7.00/0.12 oz.

A

Colour Pop C'mon Sis Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, rosy plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich, opaque...

Colour Pop C'mon Sis Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, rosy plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich, opaque...

11.

11. Doin' Fine Colour Pop

Colour Pop

LELimited Edition. $7.00/0.12 oz.

A

Doin' Fine is a deep berry with cool undertones and a matte finish. The color payoff was opaque in a single layer, which adhered evenly to my...

Doin' Fine is a deep berry with cool undertones and a matte finish. The color payoff was opaque in a single layer, which adhered evenly to my...

12.

12. Belle Colour Pop

Colour Pop

LELimited Edition. $7.00/0.12 oz.

A

Colour Pop Belle Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, rosy plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. The lipstick had opaque color...

Colour Pop Belle Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, rosy plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. The lipstick had opaque color...

13.

13. Labyrinth City (09) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $8.00/0.14 oz.

A

Sephora Labyrinth City (09) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish plum with warm undertones and a satin finish.

Sephora Labyrinth City (09) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish plum with warm undertones and a satin finish.

14.

14. Dream Easy Colour Pop

Colour Pop

LELimited Edition. $7.00/0.12 oz.

A

Colour Pop Dream Easy Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a vibrant, medium-dark pink-coral with warm undertones and a satin finish.

Colour Pop Dream Easy Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a vibrant, medium-dark pink-coral with warm undertones and a satin finish.

15.

15. 27 Colour Pop

Colour Pop

PPermanent. $7.00/0.12 oz.

A

Colour Pop 27 Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, reddish-plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color payoff that...

Colour Pop 27 Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, reddish-plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color payoff that...

16.

16. Ghosted Colour Pop

Colour Pop

PPermanent. $7.00/0.12 oz.

A

Colour Pop Ghosted Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. It was richly pigmented and had a...

Colour Pop Ghosted Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. It was richly pigmented and had a...

17.

17. Matinee (30) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $8.00/0.14 oz.

A

Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a brighter, medium plum with strong, warm undertones and a cream finish.

Sephora Matinee (30) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a brighter, medium plum with strong, warm undertones and a cream finish.

18.

18. Angel City Colour Pop

Colour Pop

LELimited Edition. $7.00/0.12 oz.

A

Colour Pop Angel City Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, bright red-plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick was richly...

Colour Pop Angel City Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, bright red-plum with warm undertones and a satin finish. The lipstick was richly...

19.

19. Unravelled Colour Pop

Colour Pop

LELimited Edition. $7.00/0.12 oz.

A

Colour Pop Unravelled Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, plummy berry with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had very nearly...

Colour Pop Unravelled Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, plummy berry with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had very nearly...

20.

20. Varnished Rosewood L'Oreal

L'Oreal

PPermanent. $9.99/0.10 oz.

A

L'Oreal Varnished Rosewood Colour Riche Shine Lipstick ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with warm, rosy undertones and a luminous finish.

L'Oreal Varnished Rosewood Colour Riche Shine Lipstick ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with warm, rosy undertones and a luminous finish.

21.

21. Hong Kong by Night (27) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $8.00/0.14 oz.

A-

Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with subtle, warm undertones and a gold and ruby sparkle and pearl.

Sephora Hong Kong by Night (27) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with subtle, warm undertones and a gold and ruby sparkle and pearl.

22.

22. Off-Limits (38) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $8.00/0.14 oz.

A-

Sephora Off-Limits (38) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark lavender with warm undertones and a satin finish.

Sephora Off-Limits (38) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark lavender with warm undertones and a satin finish.

23.

23. Popsicle Lips (28) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $8.00/0.14 oz.

A-

Sephora Popsicle Lips (28) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, medium cherry red with cool undertones and a glossy finish.

Sephora Popsicle Lips (28) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, medium cherry red with cool undertones and a glossy finish.

24.

24. Trippin (50) Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $8.00/0.14 oz.

A-

Sephora Trippin (50) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium lavender with strong, cool undertones and a cream finish.

Sephora Trippin (50) Lipstories Lipstick ($8.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium lavender with strong, cool undertones and a cream finish.

Glossover Breakdown

95%

Average Score
A
24
B
0
C
0
D
0
F
0
Glossover Averages
product
9.5
pigmentation
10
texture
9
longevity
9.5
application
5
Total
95%
product
9.5
pigmentation
10
texture
9
longevity
9.5
application
5
Total
95%


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