Cream Lipstick

Cream lipsticks feature a richer formula than matte lipsticks and provide a more intense color to your lips than most lip tints or stains. They're ideal for daytime looks and casual events but can also work well to create subtle or modest makeup styles for evening dinners or business parties, making them a versatile product to include in your makeup rotation.  

If you don't like the luminosity of lip gloss, long-lasting cream lipstick offers similar staying power while still enhancing the shape and volume of your lips more than typical matte products. Many of the best cream lipsticks, such as Maybelline Color Sensational, also include nourishing ingredients, such as shea butter or vitamin E. Applied daily, these products might support lip health and assist with maintaining a soft and smooth texture. 

Lipstick shade is a very personal choice that reflects your personality and style. While you can't always know for sure whether a color will suit a specific look or occasion until you try it, there are a few simple ways to help narrow down your options and determine what shades might look best. 

The undertones in your complexion are usually the most significant factor in matching a cream lipstick to your features. If your skin tends to look pinkish, and veins visible in your wrist have more of a bluish tone, you likely have a cool skin tone and may look best wearing soft pink, beige, cherry red or nude lipsticks. 

Warm undertones usually give your skin a golden or olive appearance, and visible veins may look greenish. Most deep red lipsticks will probably match your features easily, as will brown, copper or even gold shades. 

The easiest way to apply cream lipstick is to trace it directly over the middle of your lips, building color and gradually moving outward to cover the whole lip surface. Puckering your lips a few times over a napkin or cloth can help remove any excess, preventing the color from smudging outward. 

If you want to ensure a neater result, using a lip liner beforehand can help stop feathering and provide more shape to your lips. Applying your lipstick with a makeup brush can also give a more professional finish if you're experienced with using the tool correctly.