In Honor of National Lipstick Day, the Formulas Our Editors Love Right Now

Andrea Lavinthal, Style + Beauty Director: My preferred lipstick color is no color. Not clear, but a beige-y-pink that can best be described as "Silly Putty." For years, makeup artists have been trying to get me to try something — anything — else, but I've stubbornly stuck to my minimalist guns. That is, until I saw a photo of Andie MacDowell at the Cannes Film Festival looking even more radiant than usual in a bold reddish-pink lip color that popped against her gorgeous grey curls. I tracked down the shade and am excited to swipe it on and break my decades-long nude streak.

Buy It! L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour in Classic Wine, $9; amazon.com

Jackie Fields, Senior Style + Beauty Editor: Once upon a time, I wore hella-bright lipstick. When I look back fondly on those pre-sheltering in place days, this range sits at the top of my list. Yes, when I put it on at the start of a day I don't worry that it'll ever budge. No, it does not dry out my lips (but as with all matte lipsticks, do yourself a favor and prep your lips properly!). And the colors literally scream 'Crazy (see: periwinkle blue), Sexy, Cool'. Bold lip enthusiasts, this one's for you.

Buy It! Fenty Beauty Mattemoiselle Plus Matte Lipsticks, $18 each; fentybeauty.com

Alex Apatoff, Digital Lifestyle Director: This job has many perks. One is that I can send this photo of two of the prettiest lip colors I've ever seen to Jackie Fields and say "I MUST KNOW WHAT SHADES THESE ARE SO I CAN OWN THEM." And now that I do, I can confirm: They are just as creamy, hydrating and buildable as they look in that photo. And the clean ingredients are just as hype-worthy as the shades themselves. I'm getting a couple to put in all my purses.

Buy It! Ilia Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm in Memoir and Wanderlust, $28 each; iliabeauty.com

Sarah Ball, Market Editor: This shade is the perfect day-to-night lipstick. It adds just enough color to my lips without being too bold for daytime and I love how it complements my skin tone and goes with anything I wear. It's also matte, so it doesn't smear or look too shimmery, but also doesn't make my lips dry. It's truly the only lipstick I buy!

Buy It! Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick in Pillow Talk Medium, $34; charlottetilbury.com

Kaitlyn Frey, Style + Beauty Assistant Editor: $65 for one lipstick is expensive, but I assure you, this one is most definitely worth it. I do own more nude shades than I would like to admit, but I keep coming back to this cool-toned mauve. The versatile neutral upgrades every look I've worn it with and the creamy texture that feels incredible on my lips. My bullet is almost empty, and I plan on restocking it as soon as it's finished.

Buy It! Clé de Peau Beautè Lipstick in Bamboo, $65; saksfifthavenue.com

Hanna Flannagan, Editorial Assistant: This formula provides all the staying power of a traditional matte lipstick with the comfort and weightlessness of a cream. Use the super-luxe tube as a vanity display to get your money's worth!

Buy It! Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick in Divine Rose, $38; sephora.com