Compared to other pH lipsticks, LipSurgence's defining feature is its velvety matte finish -- which doesn't feel remotely dry, thanks to the formula's combo of nourishing oils and vitamin E. Another bonus? It comes in several shades (we tested Lively here).
The results: One tester's lips turned a soft rose (top), while another's took on a warmer, reddish, burnt pink hue (bottom).
Give yourself a your-lips-but-better flush, while also dosing them with skin-softening shea butter, jojoba oil and vitamin E -- all for less than 10 bucks.
The results: Though one tester's lips looked ever so slightly more pigmented, this one was pretty much a draw.
Kiko's crayon applicator is a little bit of a magic wand in its own right. It guides the silky formula with precision across lips, imparting barely-there color and a hint of shine.
The results: The nude color looked almost identical on our testers, maybe reading a touch darker on one pair of lips than the other.
Level of magic: 3 out of 10 magic wands purchased at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Want a gloss that's got bells and whistles? Look no further than this Physicians Formula pick. Not only does its color transform on your lips, but it also contains light-adjusting pigments that are supposed to make the lip color look the same inside and outside. If that weren't enough, the packaging certainly impresses: The brush lights up for touch-ups in the dark and there's a mirror right on the tube, so you can check yourself out whenever necessary.
The results: We tested the neutral shade (it comes in light pink and pink as well), which showed up as a coral-peach on one tester (top), and a nude-pink on the other (bottom).
Of all the color-changing lipsticks, this one's the most likely to give you flashbacks to the mood lipsticks of the '90s. Available in a veritable rainbow of shades, including a brown that turns into crimson, a blue that fades to berry (pictured here) and a green that melts into red, this longwear lip tint gives you a popsicle-stained pout that lasts for hours.
The results: This purple-tinged color appeared richer and cooler on one of our testers (bottom) than the other.
