Two dollars for a near-perfect mauve. Wet n Wild‘s MegaLast Mauve Outta Here is the proof that drugstore lipstick is having a real moment.
The shade
A dusty mauve that reads as sophisticated rather than 90s grunge — the difference is in the slight warm undertone that keeps it from going gray on the lip. Universally flattering across skin tones, which is rare for any mauve.
The formula
MegaLast wears for hours without bleeding or feathering. Drying on the lip — the trade-off for the wear time — but a layer of balm before application solves it.
If you’ve passed over the Wet n Wild aisle, you’re missing the best $2 lipstick on the shelf.