I've Tried 100s of Lipsticks—These Are the Best 9 For Party Season

Even as a beauty editor, I am often stuck in my ways when it comes to my make-up. Whether it’s a day at the office, date night, a work event or an impromptu trip to the pub, it’s almost as if I go into autopilot, applying the same look time and time again. First up, my trusty flick with a brown kohl liner (a game changer by the way), then a slick of mascara, a foundation mixed with some kind of glow cream, a bit of bronzer, cream blusher, powder, a lip gloss and I’m away. And yes, I always do my eyes first and yes a lot of people find it weird.

When this time of year comes around, however, it’s as if the inner Ru Paul in me awakens and I want it all going on at once. Glitter eyeshadow? All over it. Fake lashes? I’ll take a full and fluttery corner set, please. Oh, and while you're at it, you wouldn’t mind sticking on a few rhinestones? Anywhere will do.

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Swatches of Mollie's favourite party lipsticks. Scroll on to see them in action...

But my favourite beauty product for party season, without a doubt, is an amazing lipstick. Whether it’s a bright red, hot pink or a glitter extravaganza, there’s just something about a lipstick that can really compliment a festive getup and add a sprinkle of extra to the vibe you're going for. 

With that in mind, here are the best party lipsticks that don’t compromise on comfort, ease of application, staying power or pigment. You best believe I’m rocking up to the Christmas ‘do, Winter Wonderland, my Grandma’s annual festive family gathering and New Years Eve wearing one of them. 

1. Pat McGrath LiquiLust Legendary Wear Metallic Lipstick in Crimson Sunset 

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Mollie wearing Pat McGrath LiquiLust Legendary Wear Metallic Lipstick in Crimson Sunset

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2. Charlotte Tilbury Limitless Lucky Lucky Lips in Red Wishes

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Mollie wearing Charlotte Tilbury Limitless Lucky Lips in Red Wishes

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3. Dior Rouge Dior Limited Edition Matte Lipstick in Mystic Plum

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Mollie wearing Dior Rouge Dior Limited Edition Matte Lipstick in Mystic Plum

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4. Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream in Ascend 

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Mollie wearing Rare Beauty Lip Soufflé Matte Lip Cream in Ascend 

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5. NARS Powermatte Lipstick in Feel My Fire

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Mollie wearing NARS Powermatte Lipstick in Feel My Fire

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6. Honest Beauty Liquid Lipstick in BFF

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Mollie wearing Honest Beauty Liquid Lipstick in BFF

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7. Christian Louboutin Silky Satin Lip Colour in Berry Revue

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Mollie wearing Christian Louboutin Silky Satin Lip Colour in Berry Revue

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8. Vieve Modern Matte Lipstick in Lara

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Mollie wearing Vieve Modern Matte Lipstick in Lara

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9. Ciaté Glitter Flip Lipstick in Candy

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Mollie wearing Ciaté Glitter Flip Lipstick Candy

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Mollie Burdell is a freelance beauty editor, presenter and host. She trained as a makeup artist at the prestigious Delamar Academy, covering everything from prosthetics and theatre to TV and film, and then went on to graduate from university with a First Class Honours degree in journalism.After completing internships at Grazia, Look, Cosmopolitan and Stylist, she landed her first writer role at Superdrug's Dare magazine. Mollie then joined the Harrods content team as a beauty writer before being promoted to the deputy beauty editor. There, she developed the content strategy, tone of voice and creative identity for H Beauty—Harrods's standalone regional beauty stores. When she wasn't interviewing the likes of Gigi Hadid, Miranda Kerr and Regé-Jean Page, you'd find her on a live broadcast, hosting an event, shooting video content, reviewing the lastest beauty launch on social or crafting a magazine feature. She has also hosted and contributed to the LuxeGirl by SheerLuxe YouTube series.When Mollie isn't writing about beauty, you'll find her talking about it on a TikTok shop, dancing to pretty much anything with a beat, reading a crime thriller or performing a solo rendition of "One Day More" from Les Mis.