National Lipstick Day

National Lipstick Day is observed every year on July 29 to celebrate one of the most recognizable and widely used beauty products in the world. Lipstick has played an important role in personal expression, cultural trends, and even history. This day highlights the impact of lipstick in fashion and beauty while also encouraging people to appreciate its long-standing presence in society.

History and Origin of the National Lipstick Day

The day was founded in 2016 by Huda Kattan, a makeup artist and entrepreneur best known as the creator of Huda Beauty. She launched National Lipstick Day to recognize the influence of lipstick and to inspire people to feel confident expressing themselves through color and style. Over time, the day has grown in popularity, with cosmetic brands often offering discounts or special releases to mark the occasion.

Although lipstick is now seen as a daily beauty staple, it has a history that goes back thousands of years. From ancient civilizations using natural pigments to today’s wide range of formulas and finishes, lipstick has evolved alongside cultural shifts and innovations in cosmetics. Some formulas even include ingredients that protect or hydrate lips, showing how lipstick can also have practical benefits beyond aesthetics.

When Is National Lipstick Day?

National Lipstick Day is always celebrated on July 29. Here are the upcoming dates and weekdays through 2030 to help you plan ahead:

Fun Facts About Lipstick

Lipstick has a long and surprising history. Here are some fascinating facts to explore on National Lipstick Day:

• Ancient Sumerians used crushed gemstones to decorate their lips more than 5,000 years ago.

• Cleopatra reportedly made her own lipstick with ingredients like crushed ants and carmine.

• In the 20th century, Hollywood stars such as Marilyn Monroe helped popularize the classic red lip.

• During World War II, lipstick was promoted as a morale booster for women on the home front.

• It’s estimated that the average person who wears lipstick might “consume” several pounds of it over their lifetime—just from daily wear.

• The world’s most expensive lipstick costs over $60,000 and comes in a diamond-studded case.

• Lipstick sales often rise during tough economic times, a phenomenon known as the “lipstick effect”.

7 Ideas for Celebrating National Lipstick Day

You can mark this day in many simple and creative ways that go beyond shopping:

• Try a shade you’ve never worn before to see yourself in a new light.

• Donate gently used or unused (unopened) lip products to organizations that help people in need feel confident during job searches or life transitions.

• Learn more about the ingredients in your favorite lipstick—some have added SPF or moisturizing elements that protect your lips.

• Watch a documentary or read about the history of cosmetics and how lipstick trends have shifted through different eras.

• If you’re interested in sustainability, research how to recycle lipstick tubes or choose eco-friendly brands.

Before You Go:

We have many more national days lists for you to explore.

• Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
• Non-food national days: National Days Calendar 2025 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, cleaning & organizing days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
• Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.

📝 This article was originally published on July 25th, 2024. It has been thoroughly updated, and the publishing date has been changed to reflect the new version.