Weightless lipsticks you absolutely need this summer!

We make a solid case for why you need to stock up on weightless lip formulas this summer.

By Meghna Sharma

03 May, 2023

Owing to the bare-beauty aesthetic that global fashion runways have been witness to in the past few seasons, lips were barely getting any attention. But with a major focus on the mouth this season, it feels like the order in the beauty world has been restored. The eyes no longer serve as the only feature to showcase your creativity...lips hold an equal footing. After the pandemic, many of us are no longer okay with heavy formulas that make their ‘presence felt’.

We crave lip products that are practically undetectable and offer a velvety, matte finish—hello, this is the doorway to step into your soft-girl era. And to rekindle your love affair with lipstick, we have taken the liberty to curate some seriously-good formulas that deserve a spot on your dresser. Hydration is the keyword we looked into while picking these 12 lipsticks. Some of the formulas like Lancôme, Guerlain, and Anastasia Beverly Hills—have a creamy or satin finish that settles well on the lips and leaves a hint of colour even when it fades.

Perfect for days when you want to create a lived-in effect. Next up are the soft-matte and whipped formulas—check out By Terry, Estée Lauder, Charlotte Tilbury, and Make Up For Ever that deliver a beautiful, spectral finish, and yet feel like you have nothing on. And lastly, the upgraded, long-lasting, matte lipsticks—from Pat McGrath, Givenchy, and M·A·C—that promise to not have you worry about touch-ups, are kiss-proof, and deliver pigmented colour in a single swipe.