No matter what plans you have for Valentine’s Day, there is one must-have/essential that will surely be your companion during the celebration of love and romance: a quality long-wear lipstick that will keep your lips plump and moisturized throughout the day (and into the night). After all, makeup is the easiest way to jazz it up on this special day — regardless of whether you’re planning on venturing out for date night, Galentine’s brunch, wine & movie gathering or all of the above!

Without further ado, here are our top seven lipstick picks to wear on Valentine’s Day — The V Edit:

Limited Edition Lip Color in Casablanca, Tom Ford ($56)

Creamy, saturated, long-lasting — ’nuff said.

MatteTrance Lipstick in Obsessed!, Pat McGrath Labs ($38)

Sensually creamy and brilliant in texture, this collection will continue to evoke the femme fatale siren in you with every application.

Lipstick Aroma in Rossoh, espressOh ($24)

Pure, intense, deep color enriched with an addictive coffee flavour that will last you through as many cups of coffee as you may need, the long aperitivos and even the drinks after.

VisionAiry Gel Lipstick in Ginza Red, Shiseido ($26)

One might very well argue that this lip shade from the iconic Japanese beauty brand is the reddest of all the reds out there. Featuring innovative Triple Gel Technology for high-impact, weightless color, this long-lasting, full-coverage lipstick is the way to go if you’re looking for something bold & classy.

Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Fu$$y, FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna ($19)

An ultimate, gotta-have-it lip gloss with explosive shine that feels as good as it looks — getting your confidence on as easy as one-two-three!

ShineON Milky Lip Jelly in Oat, Tower 28 Beauty ($14)

Everything you love about a juicy gloss with none of the hangups! Made with plant-based ingredients like apricot oil and raspberry seed oil, this gloss provides the moisture and nourishment to make your kisses extra irresistible on this special day.

Rouge Louboutin Loubilaque Lip Lacquer, Christian Louboutin ($85)

Bold, sexy, arresting — Loubilaque is Christian Louboutin’s most dramatic and transformative formula to date. With its attention-commanding shine, Loubilaque appears to magnify the color on lips, creating that oh-so-irresistible look.