15 must-have lipsticks for party makeup in 2025 

15 must-have lipsticks for party makeup in 2025
15 must-have lipsticks for party makeup in 2025

Party makeup is usually minimal and natural-looking. The lipsticks add a pop of color to the whole look. This article has all the different shades of lipsticks that will suit all skin colors and types. The look is made with the quality of the product also and not just the color.


1 Anastasia Beverly Hills

This lipstick comes in two categories- Satin finish and Matte finish. The most loved colors are Haze (light peachy nude with a satin finish), Praline (nude pink with a satin finish), Rum Punch (mauve red with a matte finish), and Hush Rose (rosy pink with a matte finish). Anastasia Beverly Hills is known for its quality and long-lasting lip colors. The lip colors are alcohol-free, oil-free, cruelty-free, and water & sweat resistant too.

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2 Valentino Buttery Matte Lipstick

The Valentino Buttery Matte lipstick is available in two categories- Matte finish and Shimmer finish. A nude look with a little shimmer on the lips is an effortless party makeup look! The product is quite pigmented and appropriate for long-wear throughout the day. The cotton oil extract helps the lips stay hydrated and moisturized throughout the day. The product has several colors ranging from minimal nudes to poppy reds.

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3 Laura Mercier Smoothing Matte Lipstick

This product offers moisturizer and oil for the rejuvenation of the lips, hence keeping them fresh throughout the day. It visibly plumps the lips for 16-hour-comfortable wear and also leaves a velvety impact. The shade mulberry moire is basically a deep warm shade of brick and gives a classy and timeless look.

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4 PAT McGRATH LABS Matte Trance Lipstick

This product offers only matte-finish colors and is richly pigmented. It gives a weightless feel, almost cushiony. The most loved shades are Elson (blue red), Full Panic (bright fuchsia), Femme Bot (midtone blue pink), and Fever Dream (peach sienna). The shades are carefully curated to suit all skin types and colors and cater to all makeup looks- natural and party! The lip-structured packaging makes it a good addition to the dressing table.

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5 Gucci Sheer Lipstick

Sheer lipsticks are a trend of 2025. Sheer doesn't necessarily mean colorless lipsticks but these lipsticks give a transparent, butter-paper-like glow on the lips with a very thin layer of nude colors. This lipstick offers a variety of shades like The Painted Veil- rosewood sheer and Mildred Rosewood- burgundy rosewood sheer.

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6 Givenchy Le Rouge Sheer Velvet Matte Lipstick

These lip colors don't offer full coverage and are not too pigmented either. They are free from sulfates SLS and SLES so that makes it a skin-friendly product for longwear. The sheer look builds up the color with a blur effect on the lip, making it look natural and moisturized.

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7 Nars Afterglow Sensual Shine Hydrating Lipstick

The eight-hour hydration promise is the highlight of the product. This product also offers a 'skincare + cosmetic' type of formula that protects your lips from chapping and provides moisture throughout the wear. It is not infused with any oils and is paraben-free.

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8 Too Faced Cocoa Bold Cream Lipstick

The cruelty-free and vegan lip color is aligned with sustainability and environment-friendly principles. It offers full coverage with a satin finish with a bold and buttery texture. It is also chocolate-scented to elevate the user's experience. It offers a wide range of shades ranging from warm nudes to pops of pinks and reds.

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9 Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color Moisturizing Lipstick

This color is rich in pigment and leaves a dewy-satin finish on application. It also works as a lip balm to offer moisture and prevent dryness. It is rich in Vitamins C, Vitamins E, and beeswax. The audience's favorite shade is Lilac- blue toned pink rose, out of the many shades that it offers.

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10 Patrick TA Major Headlines Matte Suede Lipstick

This lipstick is rich in pigment and offers full coverage. The creamy texture lets it glide and makes the application smoother while giving a satin-shiny finish. It is free of sulfates SLS and SLES.

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11 Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Hydrating Lipstick

We all love a refill, don't we? This product offers refills and is paraben-free, cruelty-free and vegan. The ingredients of this lipstick include the antioxidant lipstick tree that protects the lips from UV damage. The plump is visible in the first application and the second or third layer might also give a wider and fuller look.

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12 Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Kind Words Matte Lipstick

This lipstick has a history of Selena Gomez experimenting with ingredients and trying her best to make a comfortable and long-lasting lipstick. The recyclable-packaging, paraben-free, vegan, and cruelty-free production makes a statement about Gomez's principles. It helps the lips look fuller, wider, smoother, and plump. The hydration is almost up to 12 hours.

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13 MERIT Signature Lip Lightweight Matte Lipstick

This lipstick is lip balm too. It locks in moisture and gives a plumpy effect on the first application. It is lightweight and leaves a soft matte finish, making your lips look naturally dewy and healthy. It also works on dry-chapped lips and heals them with every application. It is averagely pigmented but lasts for a good 8 to 10 hours.

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14 DIOR Rouge Dior Refillable Lipstick

This is a refillable long-lasting lipstick that does not feel sticky or chappy on the lips. It promises to stay intact for 24 hours. It offers a variety of shades from natural-looking pink to warm reds and mauves.

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15 Fenty Icon The Fill Semi-Matte Refillable Lipstick

Rihanna's signature bold lip is popular in the industry and there have been many re-creations on the internet for her bold makeup looks. This lipstick offers exactly that- every bold shade! The product is also vegan and cruelty-free. It contains moisture-plumping hyaluronic acid and conditioning Vitamins C and E. These ingredients protect the lips from dryness and chapping.

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Edited by Sroban Ghosh
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