The Best Long-Wear Lipsticks (That Won’t Kiss Off at Midnight)

A red lip is a classic holiday look, but red smudges all over you and your midnight kiss probably aren’t part of your New Year’s Eve beauty equation. Nars' convenient, smear-proof pencil has a richly pigmented, matte finish like a traditional bullet, but is also hydrating.

NYX’s rich violet lipstick is an unexpected statement hue that won’t go unnoticed—or end up on your date after your New Year’s kiss.

A single swipe of Stila’s liquid lipstick gives you a soft, thin shade. Two layers pack a bigger punch of intensely pigmented color with a barely-there shimmer. Whichever way you prefer to coat your lips, this non-sticky color won’t budge as you ring in the New Year.

The perfect nude lip is the best accessory for a dramatic smoky eye. Tom Ford’s natural bullet, dashed with the slightest flecks of gold, glides on smooth. And thanks to its creamy texture, won’t need to be touched up mid-party.

Now’s the time of year to give a rich wine lip a try (hey, with holiday tippling they're going to look that way anyway). Smashbox’s matte lipstick glides on evenly and stays put without drying out your lips—a detail your midnight kiss will appreciate.

New Year’s Eve is a great opportunity to try a color outside of your regular repertoire. Urban Decay’s rich brown shade is an alternative to your burgundy go-to that will complement a glam dress—and be the last one to leave the party.

If a light pink shade is part of your regular look, amp up your lips with a fuchsia upgrade that isn’t completely out of your comfort zone. This bullet holds its vivid color while keeping lips moisturized and kissable with a Vitamin E-packed formula.

Marc Jacobs’s muted mauve looks like your lips, only better and slightly more kissable—just ask your party date. Made with seaberry and cocoa butter, the ultra-hydrating, long-wear formula feels lightweight, so it’s a great option if you don’t wear lipstick regularly.