The Lip Product Cocktails InStyle’s Beauty Team Loves

“When it comes to my lip look, let’s just say I think effortless is overrated. I love a good orange based red—or as we call it in the InStyle beauty department—rorange. I start by lining my lips with MAC Ruby Woo Lip Pencil ($18; maccosmetics.com). Then I go to my standard red: MAC Lady Danger ($17; nordstrom.com). Finally, I swipe on MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lip Color in Quite the Standout ($20; bloomingdales.com). I let it set for a minute and then I re-line my lips to make the shape perfect. I recommend wearing very little other makeup on your face because this lip is a statement!” – Selene Milano, Senior Beauty Editor

“I love this Revlon lip balm ($5; ulta.com )because it has an SPF 20 and quickly hydrates my lips without being too greasy, prepping them for lipstick application that will last. I live for Tom Ford Lipstick and Bradley ($36; sephora.com) layers beautifully over this balm, giving my lips a hint of pink with just the right amount of shine.” – Victoria Moorhouse, Digital Beauty Editor

“I like to pair the Glossier lip stain ($18; glossier.com) with—wait for it—highlighter. I dab just a tiny bit of RMS Living Luminizer ($38 ;nordstrom.com) at my Cupid’s bow to give my lip line some definition.” –Dianna Mazzone, Beauty Editor

“I’ve been into pinky-nudes lately, and I love how Charlotte Tilbury’s Valentine shade ($34; charlottetilbury.com) gives my natural color a just-bitten appearance without looking too intense. I’ll add a dab of the Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask ($26; sephora.com) over the top to give it some slip, and some extra hydration. Technically, you’re supposed to wipe it off after a few minutes, but repurposing the product, as a heavy-duty balm I wear all day certainly doesn’t hurt.”-  Marianne Mychaskiw, Associate Beauty Editor

“My lipstick routine is how I like my actual cocktails: unfussy. I usually stick to a single shade when I’m wearing lipstick. NARS’ Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Sex Machine ($27; narscosmetics.com) is a mauve-pink that’s my go-to everyday shade. Although it’s matte, it doesn’t ever dry out my lips or settle into cracks. Since I like the rest of my complexion dewy, I like to dab a pea-sized amount of Glossier’s Balm Dotcom ($12; glossier.com) over the lipstick to give it a softer finish.” – Erin Lukas, Beauty Writer

“When I’m in the mood for a nude glossy lip (think Christina Aguilera’s Dirty music video look circa early 2000) I turn to two never-fail products. First, I swipe on Tarte’s incredibly creamy Color Splash lipstick in their cool-toned mauve shade ($21; tartecosmetics.com). The pinkish-mauve hue instantly perks up my natural lip tone, and the smooth formula doesn't settle into lip lines. To finish off the look, I pop a bit of Marc Jacobs Beauty Moonglow Lip Lacquer ($28; sephora.com) on the center for an extra pouty effect.” –Amanda Etkind, Beauty Intern