When it comes to the best lipstick of all time, personal preference plays a significant role. Some swear by a bold red lipstick, while others opt for a more natural nude shade. Despite the subjective nature of this choice, the thousands of five-star reviews on Sephora for many of these lipsticks speak volumes. While I usually advocate for exploring niche brands, it’s hard to ignore the fact that many popular choices truly live up to the hype.
To help you discover your new favorite lipstick, I delved into Sephora’s website, filtering their lipstick category for products with four stars and up, and then identifying those with 1,000 or more five-star reviews. The resulting list includes top-sellers from celebrity-led brands like Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez and Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, offering a variety of formulas from matte to glossy, and featuring a mix of established and emerging brands.
Here are the top 11 lipsticks with over 1,000 five-star reviews on Sephora, featuring options from well-known brands such as Urban Decay and NARS to luxury beauty brands like Dior and Tom Ford.

