The Best Lipsticks For Travelers

Makeup lovers know that it’s more fun to travel with a variety of fun lipsticks. There are several things one needs to consider when choosing a lipstick for adventures. It should last through the rigors of a travel day and be easy to apply if one is short on time. A moisturizing lipstick can also help prevent dry lips during a flight. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the traveler in your life who always brings along their makeup case, consider these lip colors.

SeneGence LipSense Lip Color

SeneGence’s LipSense is a lipstick that inspires loyalty in travelers because it’s easy and fun to wear. It’s formulated to stay on and avoid smearing for 4 to 18 hours, so it will last through even long flights. It’s also waterproof so it’s good for wearing in all weather conditions during one’s travels. Not only is this lipstick available in dozens of standout colors, but it also is available in finishes including shimmer, matte, and frost. Some of the available colors include a cool rose called First Class, a bold blue called Skyline, and a deep brown called Espresso. Shop Now: SeneGence, $28

Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Refillable Lipstick

With a stunning satin finish, this ultra-thin Hourglass lipstick stands out for makeup-loving travelers for a variety of reasons. For one thing, the lipstick is creamy and comfortable to wear. Also, it comes in a refillable, sleek gold applicator that’s easy to pack in a bag or makeup case, and it’s easy to spot when you’re on the go. This applicator also gives you great control of how you apply the lipstick, and it helps you accentuate and contour your lips. Available colors include coral pink and red currant. Shop Now: Fragrance.com, $13.64 at the time of publication

HighOnLove Mini Lip Gloss

Here’s a lip gloss for travelers who want a noticeable plumping effect. HighOnLove’s mini lip gloss can accentuate one’s natural lip color or be paired with other lip colors. Its small size is great for travelers who can easily toss it in their purse and access it throughout their adventures. It feels refreshing and has an aroma of pears and pineapples. Shop Now: HighOnLove, $18

Embellish Beauty Liquid Lipstick

If you’re shopping for a traveler who loves liquid lipsticks, you can’t go wrong with Embellish Beauty’s vegan, cruelty-free line of lipsticks. They’re formulated to hydrate and soothe with Vitamin E, grape-seed oil, and avocado oil. This lipstick is also tested to last for 12 hours so it can stay looking terrific for flights and other adventures. They are available in a nice selection of pinks, reds, and even a purple color called Purple Rain. Shop Now: Embellish Beauty, $22

Bare Escentuals Bareminerals Barepro Longwear Lipstick

Here’s a lip color that was formulated to last through the long hours of travel. You can apply the Bare Escentuals Bareminerals Barepro Longwear Lipstick in the morning, and it will last for eight hours. It’s also easy to apply with only one swipe which is terrific when one is on the go, and it provides full coverage. Another thing that’s great for travelers is that it’s a lightweight lipstick so you forget you’re even wearing it. Shop Now: Fragrance.com, $17.54 at time of publication

INIKA Organic Lipstick

If you are shopping for a traveler who loves to wear both organic and vegan products, you can’t go wrong with one of INIKA Organic’s lipsticks. It is Certified Organic, and it was made to hydrate and soften the lips while providing vibrant, consistent color. This lipstick also has a pleasing, creamy texture. It is available in a variety of colors. The Flushed Color is a shimmering pink with cool undertones, while the darker Auburn Ambition is a deep copper color with warm undertones. Other colors include an aptly named Nude Pink, a deep coral pink called Poppy, and a medium nude called Spring Bloom. Shop Now: INIKA Organic Lipstick, $20.30 at the time of publication

ATTITUDE Oceanly Sheer Lip Gloss Stick

ATTITUDE’s lip gloss stick is a chalk-style lip gloss that has a soft texture and eye-catching shimmer. It comes in Silky Pink, Happy Berry, and Ginger colors. This vegan lip gloss stick is great for that travel-loving friend who is seeking natural, eco-friendly makeup. It’s made with 99.9-percent natural origin ingredients which includes algae extract and vegan collagen, and it’s also vegan and cruelty-free. Even the packaging is good for the planet. Shop Now: Amazon, $18 at the time of publication

Flower Knows Swan Ballet Shine Lipstick

This Flower Knows lipstick has perhaps the most beautiful lipstick case you can find, yet it’s also durable for travel. The packaging and lipstick was inspired by classical ballet and all its charms. This lipstick is hydrating and soothing, and it’s easy to apply since it easily glides onto the lips with one application. The formula is also smudge-proof so active travelers don’t have to worry about it getting messed up or needing to reapply it often. Shop Now: Flower Knows, $20

Ilia Color Block High Impact Lipstick

The Ilia Color Block High Impact Lipstick is both vegan and cruelty-free, and its hydrating formula is refreshing throughout one’s travels. It’s made by hand and milled with vibrant pigments in a high-quality, organic castor seed oil which helps soften the lips. This vegan lipstick also includes moisturizing apricot seed oil and a mango seed butter that is known to boost the elasticity of one’s lips. It’s also easy to use because it provides a full, lasting coverage with just a single swipe. Shop Now: Fragrance.com, $20.14 at the time of publication