Lipgloss or lipstick? Tube or pot? Balm or crayon? There are seriously so many choices in the world of lips, it's hard to find the right ones ... and then you just end up with 45 identical pink lipglosses rattling around in your makeup bag! Luckily, we've scoured the beauty scene to bring you the absolute best of the best. So whether you're into gloss or balm, stick or stain, read on to find out what products absolutely need to make it into your makeup bag this season.
Custom Blend Lip Gloss
With 24 shades, 6 finishes and 9 flavors to choose from when creating your very own personalized gloss, the possibilities are endless! We chose Medium Rose with a Luster finish and Bellini scent on our first go-around ... but we're pretty sure we'll be back for more!
$26 at prescriptives.com
mark Caribbean Shine Lip Gloss
The names alone -- Walk in the Sand (shimmery taupe), Soak in the Sun (sparkling peach) and Kiss on the Beach (mauve) intrigue us to no end, and the creamy formula is super-moisturizing.
$6 each at avon.com
Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine
We love that Clinique divides their shades into four categories -- Nudes, Tawnies, Pinks and Violets -- and that each one has so many amazing colors to choose from! Our fave is definitely Peach Plump, a glistening apricot that's flattering on seriously every skin tone.
$17.50 at clinique.com
Pocket Pal
Benefit's signature benetint is paired with a super-shiny gloss in a miniature stick form that fits perfectly into even the smallest clutch!
$20 at benefitcosmetics.com
Rosebud Perfume Co. Smith's Rosebud Salve
There's a reason the glossy balm in this tin is a cult favorite. The subtle rose scent is enticing, the balm makes lips look absolutely amazing, and it can even be used on rough elbows and knees!
$5.59 at beauty.com
Kiehl's Lip Balm SPF 15
The slightest hint of color combines with sunscreen protection and a non-drying formula that keeps lips from becoming dried-out and chapped. No wonder this makes its way into so many makeup artists' cases!
$9.50 at nordstrom.com
John Masters Organics Lip Calm
This certified organic balm soothes lips and even protects them against inclement weather.
$6 at beauty.com
Korres Lip Butter
Formulated with shea butter, the balms in these tubs keep lips feeling soft and supple all day long. Our favorite is Guava, whose sheerness is surprisingly sexy!
$9 at sephora.com
Lush Flush Wine Lip & Cheek Stain
The miniature tube contains red wine extract to bring out such a beautiful, reddish-pink tint.
$10 at sephora.com
O-Gloss Intuitive Lip Gloss
Wow, are there a lot of good-for-you ingredients in this gloss -- like gingko biloba, pomegranate seed antioxidants and Smashbox's own Goji Berry-C Complex -- and when you slick on the clear formula, it turns an individualized hue of pink!
$22 at smashbox.com
NARS Color Wash for Lips and Cheeks in Modesty
Blueberryish-purple provides such a gorgeous flush to lips, and the staying power is amazing!
$25 at beauty.com
Cherry Crush Lip & Cheek StainAntioxidants like cherry and pomegranate extracts react with the pH levels in your skin to create a gorgeous, personalized flush.
$24 at stilacosmetics.com
CARGO PlantLove Botanical Lipstick
Celebrities like Evangeline Lily, Lindsay Lohan and Maria Menounos designed ten of the colors ... and if that's not reason enough to buy them, the flower-emblazoned tube is made entirely out of corn and the formula includes jojoba and shea butter!
$20 at sephora.com
Bobbi Brown Lip Crayon
The chubby, chunky pencil actually glides on much like a combination of gloss and lipstick, and it lasts for hours without flaking or fading. Naked Pink and Nude Berry are perfect for school, and you'll definitely want Red Plum in your bag when you go out on the weekends!
$22 at nordstrom.com
Color Fever Shine
Hues like Blazing (pearly pink), Femme Fire (creamy lavender) and Hot Nights (rollickin' fuchsia) are all super-hydrating and feel almost like a gloss!
$25 at lancome.com
Vitamin Infused Lipstick
Lychee, acai, green tea and grape seed extracts. Jojoba. Vitamins E, A and K. And as if that weren't enough, each of the three shades contains BORBA's neutraceutical blend to nourish and rejuvenate lips!
$22 at tartecosmetics.com
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