A desirable smile or a sultry pout, a sarcastic smirk, or a wide-mouth laugh, let your lips set the mood. Get a lip color for each one of your moods with the best NYX lipsticks.

No makeup look can ever be complete without a lipstick that suits your skin tone, occasion and lip shape. However seamlessly you set your makeup, without the final touch of coloring your kisser, the look fails to stand out. Lipsticks have been around for as early as 3000 BC. From crushed gemstones to today's smudge-proof, 16-hour version, lipsticks have come a long way.

Our findings show that lipstick has become a staple in modern woman's makeup routine. And keeping your needs in mind, we have curated a list of some of the most fabulous NYX lipsticks that you can flaunt on any occasion. They are proudly cruelty-free and some of them have 100% vegan formula.

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  Best for Summer

  NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Lightweight Liquid Lipstick

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Give your pout the care of a lip cream, moisturizing and non-drying. The creamy soft formula glides across the lips giving a smooth, hydrating matte finish. It is non-sticky and highly pigmented with the perfect consistency. Delivering a long-lasting and lightweight finish, this bubblegum pink lip paint will be your partner this summer. Capture the attention and heart of everyone with this cheerful, playful, and vibrant shade that gives you an even, lustrous coverage.

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Best for Autumn

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Matte Liquid Lipstick

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Swipe this plush, creamy liquid lipstick and give your lips a fuller look, setting into a smooth matte finish. The air-whipped formula delivers long-lasting wear without any cracks or transfer. Claiming to last for up to 16 hours, this lip color enhances all skin tones. Paint your lips in this terracotta-saturated nude, a hue similar to the falling leaves on a sunny day in Autumn and give a new twist to your regular nude lippy.

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Best for Minimalist Look

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Extra Creamy Round Lipstick

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Contour and accentuate the shape of your lips with this extra creamy lipstick that is formulated with a mineral-based emollient. It provides a beautiful, velvety finish that resists wear and smudging. The emollient moisturizes and keeps your lips from drying. Opting for a minimalist makeup look? This muted mauve NYX lip color is your go-to color to complete your makeup game. The muted and subtle color has a peachy undertone and gives off the 90s vibe.

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Best for High Shine Finish

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Liquid Lipstick with Clear Lip Gloss

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A liquid shapewear for your lips enriched with vitamin E and jojoba oil, it comes in a lipstick and gloss combo. The super-pigmented high-shine lip color stays put for up to 16 hours. It has a lightweight formula that sits comfortably on the lips, delivering an ultra-glossy finish. This NYX lip stain in a mid-tone beige shade adds a luscious and glamorous touch to your makeup with its brilliant shine, making your lips appear plump and full.

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Best for Winter

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Satin Lipstick

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This warm burgundy lipstick formula has mango and shea butter for a smooth and hydrating feel, delivering a satin finish. Add intense, vibrant colors to your kisser with ultra-pigmented lipstick and make an impact even with natural makeup. The rich, deep hue of burgundy is a super flattering lip shade that looks great on all skin tones, especially warm undertones. It is a perfect NYX lip color for Autumn and Winter to evoke the festive nature of the season.

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Best Travel-friendly

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Plumping Lipstick

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Get jaw-dropping, kissable lips with this plumping lipstick. This muted mauve lipstick comes in a crayon form that gives you a gorgeous layer of matte finish for 15 hours. The rich, creamy formula is infused with a gentle plumping complex that fills and plumps your lips like a pro. It is perfect to use as a base color under a layer of bright, vibrant lip shade and sheer lip gloss to spruce things up.

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Best to Add Definition

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Extra Creamy Round Lipstick

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A muted plum shade with blue undertones, this NYX lip stain is totally luxe, providing a faded hue as compared to the traditional plum lip color. Add a pop of color and definition to your lips with a full-coverage matte formula. The mineral-based emollient-rich lipstick offers a beautiful velvety texture and comfortable wear all day long. Particularly fitting for the winters, this variation of the plum shade with a pink tone is a great starter to experiment with purple lip color.

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Best for Vacation

NYX Round Lip Stick

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Make a splash this summer with this stunning coral lipstick with an orange undertone that goes bright and vibrant along with being moisturizing. It layers pretty well with other lipsticks and lip glosses. With a lot of pigment in it, the lipstick is extra creamy and comfortable to wear for longer periods. One of the easiest colors to pull off, this NYX lip color is a great option for day wear as well as a sundowner. Be it on a coffee date or a day out at the beaches, pair this exotic color with your summer clothings for a fresh, summery look.

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Best for Office Wear

NYX Cosmetics Extra Creamy Round Lipstick

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Paint your pout a beautiful natural nude shade with a hint of peach and be office-ready in a jiffy. The formula is creamy, buttery soft, and highly pigmented that gives a rich layer of color in just a single sweep. Nude lipsticks give a very subtle look, leaving a rich texture on the lips yet oblivious to the eyes. Made to flatter fair to medium skin tones, for darker skin tones, pair this shade with smokey eyes to elevate your natural look.

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Best for Olive Skin

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Extra Creamy Round Lipstick

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This extra creamy round lipstick is suitable for all-season wear. Giving you a smudge-proof, long-lasting wear, it also moisturizes your lips. The creamy texture glides smoothly across the lips, creating an even layer. The color is super pigmented and looks great on olive skin. An Amazon user has reviewed it as such, "I love the color its very pigmented. I love wearing it with just lil makeup (foundation, mascara, and eyeliner). I get compliments."

Choose the right shade of NYX lipstick based on your skin tone, undertone, and occasion. Keep in mind the following considerations:

• Skin Tone: When buying a lip shade, opt for one that matches your skin tone to bring the best out of it. For fair skin, pink, red, or nude shades are perfect while for medium skin tone, berry, cherry, or mauve shades match completely. Enhance your deep skin tone with deep pink, red, or nude colors, steering clear of brown shades.
• Undertone: Before buying a lip color, know your undertone to find the right shade. Matching undertones is pretty essential for the lip color to compliment you. For cool undertones, when the veins in your inner elbow are blueish, opt for mocha, pink, ruby, or wine shades. For warm undertones, when the veins in the inner elbow are greenish, pale pink, peachy, nude, or copper lip shades are perfect. And for those with neutral undertones, any shade will look great on you. 
• Occasion: The occasion where you will be wearing your lipstick also plays an important part in determining the lip shade. The vibrant, dramatic shades are for date nights while the soft lip colors are ideal for a day at the office. A muted nude shade might make you look dull at night while the same color will add a twist to your daytime look. A stunning, bold color might make your daytime look over-the-top but that same shade will make you drop-dead gorgeous during a night event.
• Customer Reviews: Customer reviews are there for you to determine the quality and performance of lipstick. They will show you the experiences of previous buyers regarding the particular lipstick.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use NYX lipsticks:

1. Taking care of your lips is always the first step for applying lipstick as it will keep them soft and supple. Exfoliate your lips with a damp toothbrush or a lip scrub to remove the dead skin cells. Then, hydrate and moisturize with a nourishing lip balm.
2. Prepare a base for your lip color by applying a small amount of lightweight concealer or foundation that matches your skin tone all over your lips. It helps in giving your lipstick a smooth and even base, preventing it from bleeding or smudging.
3. Using a lip liner, give your lips the desired shape and definition for the lip color to stand out. You can use a clear lip liner for the nude or pastel lip shades, a lip liner that matches the natural color of your lips, or a lip liner that matches the color of your lipstick.
4. Taking your favorite lipstick, apply it on the center of your lips, gently blending it out with your finger or brush for a smooth matte finish.
5. Swipe a top coat with a high-shine lip gloss for a super glassy shine.

NYX lipsticks come in an extensive lineup, from matte to glossy, liquid to crayons, and plumping to high-shine. And the shades? You get every shade there ever is under the sun. One of the most popular drugstore brands, it offers high-performing, top-quality lip colors at affordable prices. Drawing from our experience, we have discussed the best NYX lipsticks in this article, ranging from soft nude to vibrant coral, from muted plum to warm burgundy. We hope you find the perfect shade that highlights your skin tone and bring forth its alluring beauty.