Editor’s Picks: The Best Moisturizing Lipsticks for Summer

We love our matte lipsticks don’t we? But, as beauty chameleons, we learn to adapt to the seasons. It’s spring and summer is imminent, so it’s time to give our lips a dose of hydration — a drink of water. And you what’s fabulous about that? You don’ have to ditch your lipstick to do that The  makeup gods know that we  love long-wearing color and have seen fit to meld color and hydration into one beautiful must-have product — hydrating lipsticks.

We have taken the  guess work out of trying to figure out which is the best, because we have been road-testing them for you. Here we have for you our top 5 moisturizing lipsticks to take you through summer. Enjoy!

Editor’s note: We will be posting individual reviews on these lipsticks and linking them back here shortly.

1. Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lip Crème $30

A rich, velvety, ultra-hydrating lipstick that delivers a dramatic punch of vivid pigment and endless hours of luxurious wear.

2. bareMinerals Pop of Passion™ Lip Oil-Balm $16

A lip balm that treats lips to decadent hydration and plush color.

3. Laura Mercier Stick Gloss $24

A sheer swipe of moisturizing color.

4. tarte Amazonian Butter Lipstick $17

 A moisturizing, creamy lipstick infused with sustainably pressed Amazonian butters.

5. Josie Maran Argan Love Your Lips Hydrating Lipstick $22

A three-in-one lipstick with the shine of a gloss, the pigment of a lipstick, and the hydration of a balm.

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