The only thing worse than having chapped lips is knowing you have to kiss someone with them [1]. Sure, balms and salves can hydrate and soothe them on the day-to-day, but are you really going to go back and forth between a balm [2] and a lipstick on New Year's Eve? Let's be honest, with everything else that goes on that night, no one has time for that. Luckily, you don't have to sacrifice your holiday look [3] just so you can enjoy your midnight kiss.
Ahead are our favourite moisturising lipsticks for New Year's Eve, which are comfortable enough to save your lips from the cold weather while still being festive enough to help you kick off 2019 the right way.
Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Giorgio Armani Satin Lipstick
This Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Giorgio Armani Satin Lipstick [4] ($38) is an ultraemollient lipstick with tremendous colour payoff.
Pat McGrath Labs BlitzTrance Divine Lipstick Duo
Makeup artist Pat McGrath has somehow perfected the creamy comfortable matte and glitter finishes, and you'll get one of each in the Pat McGrath Labs BlitzTrance Divine Lipstick Duo [5] ($65).
Wu-Tang x Milk Makeup Lip Colour
The Wu-Tang x Milk Makeup Lip Colour [6] ($55) formula is both rich in colour payoff and texture, and stays put throughout the day.
Glossier Generation G Sheer Matte Lipstick
This Glossier Generation G Sheer Matte Lipstick [7] ($18) tints your lips your favourite holiday shade while being just as buttery as your favourite lip balm.
Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick
The Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick [8] ($26) wears comfortably and soothes lips with 12 (yes, 12) nourishing oils.
Huda Beauty Power Bullet Metallic Lipstick
The Huda Beauty Power Bullet Metallic Lipstick [9] ($21) will give you high-shine metallic lips to match the midnight confetti.
E.L.F. Moisturising Lipstick in Pink Minx
This E.L.F. Moisturising Lipstick in Pink Minx [10] ($3) will build from a sheer blush to a bright pink in just a few swipes.