Lipstick only goes on as smooth as your lips are. So... before you put on that color, keep those lips smooth - nothing says don't kiss me more than chapped lips with lipstick.That's just a side comment obviously. On to the main post - lipstick! People have their favorites and it usually has more to do with costs and taste. There are too many to list so I'll just comment on my latest favorites.
Besides having cool minimal packaging - NARS lipstick just has good colors and application. And in hot southern California, don't ever remember the lipstick getting too soft in its case causing a strange mess inside.
MAC lipstick is another favorite, with a little bullet of a case, great range of colors, and a taste like mocha. The gloss is a favorite of some, but it's a little too sticky and slutty shiny for my lifestyle. An option is a nice stick gloss by Laura Mercier. It's a semi-shiny gloss (more like a sheer lipstick) without the stickiness. A light taste of something (not bad). Only downside is the lack of options in colors.
If you want something eco-friendly, CARGO offers a "green" lipstick with some pretty neutral shades in a completely biodegradable case. Not sure if it's the "green" lipstick ingredients, but the lipstick gets a little too soft and gets the inside of the case a little bit messy. Plus side is the lack of taste.
