If your makeup is looking a bit outdated (and expired!), we suggest you start your haul early before V-day hits! Yes, a year spent in quarantine means that your current lippies do not feel cute anymore. But worry not, we decided to fix that by scouring the internet for some budget-friendly lipsticks that won’t burn a hole in your pocket. And when we say budget, we totally mean it. These gorgeous lipsticks are all under ₹500, which means you can save up to splurge on a luxe V-Day gift or dinner date for bae *cheers*.
- 01. Elle 18 Color Pops Matte Lipstick
- 02. Elle 18 Color Pops Silk Lipsticks
- 03. Lakmé Enrich Lip Crayon
- 04. Lakmé Absolute Matte Ultimate Lip Color With Argan Oil
- 05. Lakmé 9 to 5 Primer + Crème Lip Color
01. Elle 18 Color Pops Matte Lipstick

Price: ₹75
Available in 30 attractive shades, the Elle 18 Color Pops Matte Lipstick range is as affordable as it can get! The lippies will give you intense colour fill in a single stroke and stay all day, just throw one in your bag for emergencies!
02. Elle 18 Color Pops Silk Lipsticks

Price: ₹100
Chapped-lip ladies rejoice! For a silky smooth pout that is super moisturised at the same time, the Elle 18 Color Pops Silk Lipstick range is just the thing you need. Formulated with cocoa butter, vitamin E, and silica microspheres these pigmented babies will give you a creamy and glossy pout. Plus, it glides on ever-so smoothly!
03. Lakmé Enrich Lip Crayon

Price: ₹200
For a kissable pout that won’t end up transferring all over your bae’s face, go for one (or all) of the 10 lovely shades from the Lakme Enrich Lip Crayon range. The lip crayons are formulated with mineral powders and enriched with olive and jojoba oil; giving your put a soft, matte finish that feels so nourished and supple.
04. Lakmé Absolute Matte Ultimate Lip Color With Argan Oil

Price: ₹360
Love a matte lip, but dryness gets in the way? The Lakmé Absolute Matte Ultimate Lip Color With Argan Oil range has just the kind of intensely nourishing formula you need from a matte lippie. Available in 12 trendy shades, these velvety soft, lightweight lippies will elevate your V-day look beautifully.
05. Lakmé 9 to 5 Primer + Crème Lip Color

Price: ₹400
The Lakmé 9 to 5 Primer + Crème Lip Color range comes with a built-in primer to facilitate the long-staying power of the lipstick, even after your third serving of the date night dessert! Available in 15 vibrant, creamy shades, the formula consists of vitamin E and shea butter to keep your pout looking luscious and nourished.
Written by Sumona Bose on Feb 09, 2021
Sumona Bose is a writer, skincare junkie and a self-professed makeup connoisseur. Equipped with a Master's degree in Fashion Management and over 3 years of experience writing in the beauty and fashion space, her passion for learning new things has no bounds. Working closely with dermatologists, beauty excerpts, makeup artists and hairstylists, she brings you the best of all things beauty. From trending skincare ingredients to makeup looks that help you slay, she manages to bring something new (and vital!) to our readers every single time. Her hobbies include home workouts, watching foreign films and binge-watching makeover shows!