13 Best Lip Primers to Keep Your Lipstick in Place All Day

Hydrate, refine, and prep your lips with this cult favorite. For best results, let it set for a few minutes and follow with a liner.

Lock in moisture with this hydrating (and quick-drying!) primer that won’t fade nor transfer to your clothing. Plus, it goes on super smooth to prevent flaking and color bleeding.

This unique primer is made up of spherical beads that fill in lines on your lips. Pro tip: Don’t forget to apply to the outer edge of the lip line. This will help prevent feathering.

Plump and prime with this two-in-one special. As the water disperses on the lips it leaves a conditioning shield to seal in moisture and deliver volume-boosting actives. It also helps to neutralize discoloration and any imperfection on the lips.

Place this primer under any lipstick or gloss and you’ll instantly notice a difference. The creamy formula provides a great base coat and the product is super affordable.

Pump up your pout. The peptides plump your lips to create a subtle bee-stung effect while the silica spheres coat your lips to fill in any flakes or lines.

It’s all about the ingredients. Resveratrol, jojoba oil, and argan oil condition and smooth while the perfect amount of mint gives you sumptuous-looking lips.

Slide this sheer primer on to moisturize and prepare your lips for color. It’s the perfect base for any lip, so you can experiment with different pigments. Bonus: It can be used as a lip repairing treatment at night.

This is the perfect liner for all the vegans out there. Just like its name boasts, it really does last for 24 hours. Finally pull all-nighters without worrying about your lipstick.

Fragrance-free and crafted for the most sensitive skin, Covergirl's longwear primer is perfect for those who tend to break out from every little product. It's a moisturizing top or bottom coat that will leave lips soft and smooth.  

Rimmel Lasting Finish is ideal for dry lips that are prone to cracking. The hydrating balm acts like a vaseline to coat the lips with moisture, while still providing a thin enough base for your lipstick application. 

Don't want your lipstick to smudge after one drink or a really big yawn?  NYX Professional Makeup Makeup Lip Primer provides the perfect texturized base to make sure your color stays in place and looks fabulous all day. 

This gentle leave-on exfoliant will soothe dry lips with the help of natural AHAs. Crafted with a mix of sugars, fruits, and flower extracts, the all-natural option will leave lips ready for a fresh swipe of lipstick.