Lipstick weather
Humidity, heat, rain and cold change how a lipstick wears. Pick your city to see which finishes will last today, what to skip, and a shortlist of shades that suit the weather.
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How weather changes your lipstick
Humidity. Sweat and damp air break down the oils in creamy and glossy formulas, so they slide, feather into fine lines and fade by lunchtime. Liquid mattes and mousse mattes set into a dry film and stay put.
Dry heat. Hot, dry air pulls moisture out of your lips. Flat liquid mattes then crack and flake, while satin and creme formulas keep lips comfortable. An SPF lip balm underneath helps in strong sun.
Rain. Drizzle and wiping your face wash off gloss and sheer tints. Transfer-proof formulas, applied over a lip pencil, survive an umbrella-less walk.
Cold. Cold, dry winter air chaps lips, and mattes cling to every dry patch. Creme, satin and soft-shine formulas glide on, and winter is the season for berries, plums and browns.
Lipstick for each season in India
- Summer, March to JuneHot everywhere, humid on the coasts and dry inland. Coasts: liquid matte in coral, pink and red. Inland: satin or creme nudes and roses over SPF balm.
- Monsoon, June to SeptemberDamp and rainy. Transfer-proof liquid or mousse matte in reds, berries and roses. Line your lips first.
- After the rains, October and NovemberWarm and easing, with the festive season. Satin and matte reds, roses and berries hold up through long evenings.
- Winter, December to FebruaryCold and dry in the north, mild in the south. Creme and satin berries, plums and browns, with a balm overnight.
Weather advice is general guidance on how formulas behave. Every lipstick is different, so check each shade’s finish on its page.