Charlie Puth wrote the song "Lipstick" with Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Nathan Perez, and Andrew Wansel.

Atlantic Records released the song as the lead single from his upcoming fourth studio album on August 18, 2023.

On the same day, Puth elaborated on its creation through social media: In regards to the song I'm putting out tonight, it is the start of my new album.

I think it's damn near perfect…"[1]Puth produced, engineered, and programmed the song with Happy Perez and Pop Wansel and mixed it with Chris Galland and Manny Marroquin.

[1][4] Alex Gonzalez of Uproxx wrote: "Over a smooth, groovy beat produced alongside Pop Wansel and Happy Perez, Puth celebrates a cozy, special love, reminding the listeners whom he belongs to": "Baby, I think it's time we post a picture / Tell your momma and your sister you got a man".