Lipstick in Sri Lanka: Finishes and Brands Compared
Choose the finish first
- Satin and cream. Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick is a creamy satin lipstick; Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick is a high-impact lipcolour with vitamin E and avocado oil.
- Matte. L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Blurred Matte Lipstick is a blurred matte lipstick, and Max Factor Velvet Mattes Lipstick is a velvet matte infused with oils and butters.
- Serum and plumping. Maybelline Lipstick Serum Bullet is a plumping lipstick with hyaluronic acid.
- Long-wear liquid. Maybelline SuperStay 24H Liquid Duo Lipstick is a 24-hour liquid duo lipstick.
- Balm. Nuxe Reve de Miel Honey Lip Balm is a honey lip balm for dry lips.
Beyond drugstore brands
The range also includes MAC, Estee Lauder, Lancome, Clinique, Charlotte Tilbury and Laura Geller, and Wonderskin lip glosses. Browse them all in the lipstick range.
Tips for warm weather
Matte and long-wear formulas tend to move less in the heat; creamy formulas feel more comfortable but may need touching up. Blot, then reapply thinly rather than layering. For more, read makeup for Sri Lanka's warm weather and London and Paris: which lipstick selection.
Related guides and products
See also our mascara guide, eyeliner guide and foundation guide.
British Shop sources from London and ships by air cargo to Colombo. Products are available in stock or to pre-order from London, with delivery in Sri Lanka in up to 10 working days. The current price in rupees is always shown on the product page.
This guide is general information. Check the pack for ingredients and directions, and patch test new products first if your skin is sensitive.






