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Stop what you're doing: Ulta Beauty’s National Lipstick Week Sale is here, and if there's ever a time to refresh your lip wardrobe, this is it. There's something about swiping on your favorite lip color that instantly makes you stand a little taller. Whether it's a classic red before a big meeting or your go-to nude for everyday errands, the right lip product has a way of making you feel just a little more put together.
Running July 26 through August 1, the annual event features up to 40% off on hundreds of lip products from brands like MAC, Clinique, Nyx Professional Makeup, Charlotte Tilbury, and many more. And despite the name, it's not just traditional lipsticks on sale—you'll also find deals on lip glosses, lip oils, stains, liners, and other pout-enhancing picks. Ahead, we've rounded up the standout deals worth shopping before the sale wraps up.
Our Top National Lipstick Week Sale Picks
Matte to the MACxMAC MACximal Silky Matte LipstickJump to review
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Draw the LineNyx Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie Lip Liner StainJump to review
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Liquid CourageCharlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Lip BlurJump to review
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Power MovesNars Powermatte LipstickJump to review
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Crème de la CreamLancôme L'Absolu Rouge Cream LipstickJump to review
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MAC MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick
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MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick
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Allure contributing commerce writer Christa Joanna Lee applying the MAC MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick in 617 Velvet Teddy
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If you love the look of matte lipstick but can't stand the dryness that usually comes with it, MAC’s MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick proves you don't have to sacrifice comfort. This updated formula delivers the same velvety finish as their original matte tube, but with a creamier, more nourishing feel, thanks to a blend of coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter that keeps lips comfortable for up to eight hours. “If I closed my eyes, I’d never think this was a matte lipstick—it’s unbelievably creamy,” says contributing commerce writer Christa Joanna Lee.
Clinique Almost Lipstick
Allure commerce editor Sarah Han applying the Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
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Almost Lipstick
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Not quite a lipstick, not quite a gloss, Clinique’s Almost Lipstick is the Goldilocks lip product for anyone who wants an effortless wash of color without the weight of a traditional lipstick. The Readers' Choice Award winner is available in three shades—including the iconic Black Honey that, trust us, really does flatter just about everyone. "It glides on so smoothly and is super buildable, leaving me with the prettiest deep-rosy shade," says commerce editor Sarah Han.
Sacheu Peel Off Lip Liner Stay-N
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Peel Off Lip Liner Stay-N
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Allure former shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis applying the Sacheu Peel Off Lip Liner Stay-N
Angela Trakoshis
When peel-off lip liner stains hit the beauty scene, we knew the industry had officially thought of everything. Don't let the blue-ish tint fool you—it's just part of the process: After about eight minutes, simply peel it away to reveal a natural-looking, your-lips-but-better stain that won't budge. "When I say this lip stain lasts, I mean it," says former shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis. "My lip line remained intact hours later."
Nyx Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie Lip Liner Stain
Han applying the Nyx Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie Lip Liner Stain
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Lip Lingerie Lip Liner Stain
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If you've ever struggled to draw a crisp lip line, Nyx Professional Makeup’s Lip Lingerie Lip Liner Stain makes it almost foolproof thanks to its ultra-skinny ballpoint tip that hugs every curve of your lips. Better yet, it's surprisingly beginner-friendly. "I'm not a lip liner expert by any means, but I find it quite easy to use," says Han. Despite being waterproof and smudge-proof, the formula gives you a little time to blend before it sets into an all-day stain that won't feather, bleed, or budge.
Kaja Jelly Charm Glazed Lip Stain & Blush with Keychain
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Jelly Charm Glazed Lip Stain & Blush with Keychain
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Lee applying the Kaja Jelly Charm Glazed Lip Stain & Blush with Keychain in Peach Fizz
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Your lip stain just became the cutest bag charm you own. The juicy, buildable formula doubles as a lip color and cream blush for an effortlessly monochromatic look, while squalane and antioxidant-rich raspberry, strawberry, and cranberry extracts keep skin and lips feeling hydrated. "The word 'glazed' always makes me a little wary because I assume it's going to be sticky, but this formula feels completely weightless," says Lee. Clip it onto your bag, and you'll always have a fresh pop of color within arm's reach.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur
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Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur
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Liquid lipsticks may have had their heyday in the mid-2010s, but Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Matte Lip Blur Liquid Lipstick proves the category still has a place in our makeup bags. Unlike the drying formulas of years past, this one combines hydrating hyaluronic acid with powder-blur technology to create a soft-focus, airbrushed matte finish that feels lightweight and comfortable on the lips.
Nars Powermatte Lipstick
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Powermatte Lipstick
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A matte lipstick with a cloud-like feel? We didn't think it was possible either—until Nars Powermatte Lipstick came along. Its cream-to-matte formula glides on with the cushiony feel of a balm before setting into a transfer-resistant finish. Thanks to the brand's Power Pigment Complex, rich emollients keep the bold, full-coverage color feeling surprisingly lightweight. Between its barely-there feel and 10-hour wear, it's easy to forget you're even wearing lipstick.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Universal Luminous Tinted Lip Gloss
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Anastasia Beverly Hills
Universal Luminous Tinted Lip Gloss
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Lip glosses have come a long way from the sticky, early aughts formulas that left your hair permanently attached to your lips. Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Universal Luminous Tinted Lip Gloss delivers the glassy shine you want, with a lightweight, cushiony feel that keeps lips comfortable rather than tacky. The sheer wash of color is topped off with a soft, light-catching shimmer—not chunky sparkle—for lips that look smoother and effortlessly glassy.
Too Faced Lip Injection Maximum Plump Lip Plumper
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Lip Injection Maximum Plump Lip Plumper
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We wouldn't go as far as saying the Too Faced Lip Injection Maximum Plump Extra Strength Lip Plumper Gloss rivals an in-office lip filler, but if you're after a temporarily fuller pout, it definitely delivers. The formula uses ingredients that boost blood flow to the lips—creating that signature tingly sensation—to enhance volume, while nourishing oils and vitamin E keep lips smooth and hydrated.
Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick
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L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick
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Lancôme's L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipstick belongs in the skin-care aisle as much as the makeup one. The creamy formula is packed with rose extracts and rose oil to condition, plus hyaluronic acid to draw in moisture and ceramides to reinforce the lip barrier, leaving your lips softer and smoother with every swipe.
Maybelline New York Lifter Gel Lip Oil-In-Gel Lip Gloss
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Lifter Gel Lip Oil-In-Gel Lip Gloss
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Half the fun of Maybelline New York’s Lifter Gel Lip Oil-in-Gel is the click-pen packaging: Just twist the bottom until the plush applicator dispenses the perfect amount of product. The glossy oil-gel formula cushions lips with squalane, passion fruit seed oil, and sodium hyaluronate for juicy hydration, while a hint of peppermint and menthol delivers a subtle cooling sensation that makes lips feel instantly refreshed.
L’Oréal Paris Plump Ambition Hyaluron Lip Oil
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Plump Ambition Hyaluron Lip Oil
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Not all lip volumizers have to make you feel the burn before they start working. L'Oréal Paris’s Plump Ambition Hyaluron Lip Oil pairs hyaluronic acid and a tripeptide to hydrate and smooth lips so they look naturally fuller, while a touch of menthol delivers a subtle cooling plumping effect.
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