Best of 2026 · Lips · Updated November 2026
Best lipstick 2026: the most popular lipsticks right now
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The most popular lipstick in United States in November 2026 is the MAC Cosmetics M·A·Cximal Silky Matte 12HR Wear Lipstick, making up an estimated 32.8% of purchases represented by observed retailer lists, ahead of the Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain 10HR Liquid Lipstick (16.4%).
By region: United States MAC Cosmetics M·A·Cximal Silky Matte 12HR Wear Lipstick (32.8%)
Est. % of purchases · How we rank
The ranking: November 2026
| # | Lipstick | Est. share | vs last month | Price (US) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAC Cosmetics M·A·Cximal Silky Matte 12HR Wear Lipstick | 32.8% | – | – |
| 2 | Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain 10HR Liquid Lipstick | 16.4% | – | – |
| 3 | VIOLETTE_FR BISOU BALM Sheer Matte Lipstick | 10.9% | – | – |
| 4 | MAC Cosmetics Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Hydrating Longwear Lipstick | 8.2% | – | – |
| 5 | MAC Cosmetics M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin 8HR Full-Coverage Hydrating Lipstick | 6.6% | – | – |
Share = estimated % of purchases represented by observed retailer lists (how we rank). Change is in percentage points since last month. Prices are approximate US street prices (– where we don't have a reliable one); see shops.
MAC Cosmetics M·A·Cximal Silky Matte 12HR Wear Lipstick over the available month
| Nov 26 |
|---|
| 32.8% |
Questions
What is the most popular lipstick right now?
The most popular lipstick in United States in November 2026 is the MAC Cosmetics M·A·Cximal Silky Matte 12HR Wear Lipstick, making up an estimated 32.8% of purchases represented by observed retailer lists, ahead of the Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain 10HR Liquid Lipstick (16.4%).
How does Ask Bestie Beauty rank lipsticks?
By the estimated share of purchases in the category that went to each product in November 2026, worked out from beauty-retailer bestseller lists and sales counts in each region. Based on Sephora US bestsellers. Low confidence. It is a popularity ranking, not a review, and it updates every month. Full method: https://beauty.askbestie.me/methodology/