If you are looking for an inexpensive lipstick that performs well, than the Wet N Wild Megalast Lipsticks ($1.99) are a good place to start. Most of the ones I have tried apply smoothly on the lips when a lipbalm is applied underneath. Since it is a matte lipstick, drying on the lips is expected, but avoided by applying a lipbalm first. I find most of the lipsticks to have great pigmentation and last on the lips for about 3-4 hours before needing to re-apply.
I have the following 3 shades:
914C Mocha-licious A warm mocha
903C Just Peachy- A pale peachy pink
911D Spotlight Red- A true bright red
I really love the shade Just Peachy and think it’s the perfect everyday lip color. Spotlight red is a beautiful red that I like for special occasions and Mocha-licious just wasn’t for me. I can’t pull off brown lipstick but if you can it is a nice brown, just not on me