Lipsticks may be a need for some, but an indulgence for all of us. With so many different colours and finishes, it wouldn’t be an understatement to say that they’re truly transformative. They change your look from drab to fab, from sexy to cute or vice vera. But come what may, your lipsticks don’t have to break the bank – especially when there are so many out there, that are just as good and available at a meagre cost. Ahead are some of our favourite lipsticks all under Rs. 500! Pretty cool, right? Read on!

If you love a bold lip colour, while keeping your lips moisturised but saturated with colour – it may just be a tall list and under 500 makes it almost impossible. But this liquid lipstick from Nicka K checks all the boxes. It’s priced at Rs. 296 only!

A perfectly matte, moisturising and pigmented formula that glides smoothly and stays on lips (and only lips) all day long! With its solid water resistant and transfer proof formula, the Purplle Lip Crayon wins your heart at just Rs. 399.

If you love an intense matte finish but can’t deal with dry lips – here’s a deeply moistrising lipstick that works hard to give an intense finish and moisturisation in one go. All its 11 shades are formulated keeping the Indian skintone in mind. At Rs.499 it just makes the mark of under 500, thankfully!

We didn’t think we’d be including this on our list either – until we used it! This liquid lipstick from homegrown brand, Blue Heaven does all the things a liquid lipstick does. Applies like a gloss, stays all day long and like most good formulas, doesn’t flake or dry the skin out. At Rs. 205, you honestly couldn’t be asking for anything more.

This lip crayon from Lakme is super pigmented and surprisingly smooth to apply. Formulated with a mixture of olive oil and jojoba oil and shea and cocoa butter extracts, it conditions your lips and keeps them moisturised all day long. With a wide variety of shades, you sure have a lot of options to choose from. With a price tag of Rs. 185, this one is easily our favourites.

If a bold, pigmented lip look is your scene, Nykaa’s Pantistix collection is a strong contender. Its unique formula gives the most intense payout and slides on smoothly. Find your most unique and avant-garde shades in this collection. At Rs. 425, we have no complains!

This long wearing lipstick gives you a semi-matte finish and a rich, velvety colour that doesn’t budge, fade or feather. The lipsick is easily Wet n Wild’s claim to fame, and at a price point of Rs. 295 we’re not surprised why!

If you like your lips to be perfectly polished and coloured – pick a choice of colour from this lipstick range. Formulated with primer, the lipstick lasts longet than 8 hours, gives and intense payout and doesn’t crease into fine lines. With a price of Rs 480 and goodness of two makeup products, this product is an absolute steal!

Trust Maybellibe to come up with quality cosmetics without hurting the bank. This creamy lipstick, glides smoothly on skin, giving an even, opaque finish in one go. The formula is infused with moisture – so if you’re one of those girls who can’t do with dry, matte liquid lipsticks – this is perfect. To make things amazing – it gives you 35 shades to choose from – all this Rs 299 only. Without any discounts. Yup, you heard me.