Sometimes, all you need is a swipe of color on your lips to brighten up your whole face. For your mid-day pick-me-up, consider applying a coat or two of Generation G, the sheer, matte formula is meant to look like lipstick that’s just been blotted. The no-fuss lipstick is possible to apply without a mirror, making it the effortless cool-girl lipstick of our dreams.
Shades: 9
Size: 0.1 oz.
Glossier rating: 3.8/5 stars
An ELLE editor says: “When I was little, my mom forbade me from playing with any makeup. I used to stare at my crayons, wishing that I could apply them to my lips and imitate the grown-ups around me. This lipstick from Glossier feels like crayons for my lips in the best way. The bullet feels slightly waxy, but it leaves behind color on my lips (unlike a real crayon). One swipe is enough if you don’t want to look like you’re doing too much, but I like to build it up with a few layers. However, it never feels too thick, and the sheer nature of the product guarantees that the shades will look good on virtually anyone.” —Carol Lee