Style July 20, 2017
Channel your inner goth.
Our emo, scene kid days are coming back in style with the black lipstick trend. Every goth kid who wore black lipstick religiously is now going mainstream.
Come on, have you ever seen anything so badass and beautiful?
If you’re looking to slay this dramatic lipstick look, here are some of the best types of black lipstick you should try.
Matte black lipstick gives you the edgy, goth look you need to match your inner dark soul. And if you don’t know what to buy, the Bull Chic Lippie Stix from ColourPop is a popular one. Although reviews say it’s not extremely matte, at least it’s not drying!
One reviewer said, “I’m so in love with this color from ColourPop! It’s awesome very bold and daring. I love the compliments I get when I wear it! Also love how it is matte, but not dry. Keeps the lips moisturized!”
Urban Decay Cosmetics’ Vice Lipstick Comfort Matte in Perversion is another super matte, yet comfortable black lipstick available in stores. Reviews say this lipstick is long lasting and doesn’t turn your lips into the Sahara desert. It also doesn’t max out your budget since it’s priced at an affordable $17.
One reviewer claimed that “the fact that it stayed on after eating a sandwich and drinking a glass of water really impressed me.”
If you want the ultimate matte look, a liquid lipstick is the only way to go. Here are a couple of liquid lipsticks to help you achieve your goth look.
The reviews for Lime Crime’s Matte Velvetines in Black Velvet are overwhelmingly positive. Most users said this liquid lipstick is extremely pigmented and long lasting, but it can also be messy and drying. It depends on the lip, really. But one person did boast, “Most back lipsticks are either very waxy and have little pigmentation or wear off so easily. Feels like I’m not even wearing anything on my lips!”
Kat Von D’s Everlasting Liquid Lipstick is a cult favorite, so it would make sense the black shade called “Witches” would be a favorite among black lipstick wearers. According to the reviews, the liquid lipstick priced at $20 is long lasting, pigmented and doesn’t crumble away. According to one review, “This is the definition of a long wearing liquid lipstick. It’s pretty matte but not really uncomfortable (still searching for a super comfortable, long wearing liquid lipstick). Big fan of this formula.”
You don’t always need to go to the high-end brands to get the perfect black lipstick. Here are some drugstore black lipsticks that will make you look chic without emptying your pockets.
If you’re looking for a moisturizing pastel black, The NYX Macaron Lippies in Chambord has you covered. According to the reviews, this lipstick is long lasting and has an even application. Although some say it’s clumpy and sticky, it is only $5.99, so what do you have to lose?
On the other hand, e.l.f’s Moisturizing Lipstick in Black Out is only $3. Although e.l.f is inexpensive, a lot of its products work just as well, if not better than high-end brands. High end doesn’t always equate to better quality. In fact, a lot of brands have their makeup made by the same manufacturer.
One person wrote, “Wow e.l.f. I’m really shocked, I didn’t think I would love this product so much! My friend gifted me red carpet as it was not her style. I tested it out and the color is creamy, bold and moisturizing! The container is really helpful, you can see what color the lipstick is so it helps with confusion. You should definitely try this, you’ll love it.”
And if the brands above aren’t carrying the shade you need, we’ve compiled a list of the brands that are sure to have it.
Jeffree Star Cosmetic’s liquid lipstick in Weirdo is known to be long lasting and pigmented. The site even claims it’s safe enough to use as a liquid eyeliner.
For $26, Bite Beauty’s Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Black Truffle has dark purple and dark red tints, for those who aren’t quite ready to make the commitment to fully black lipstick. Bite Beauty is a relatively new lipstick brand, but they’re growing fast for their long lasting formula.
Nars also recently released their Powermatte Lip Pigment with a $26 shade called Paint it Black. This lipstick is the liquid lipstick for people who don’t like liquid lipsticks. According to reviews, this lip pigment dries down to a matte texture, but doesn’t dry out your lips. It’s also very pigmented and has little transfer.
The cult favorite black lipstick, however, has to be Mac’s Black Night. It’s black with tints of red to add dimension to the lip color. It’s not available on the Mac site anymore, but it’s still available on Amazon for $43. That’s how you know it’s amazing.
People are still selling it on Amazon and consumers are still buying it for that price.
And even if you’re not ready for a bold lip, black lipstick can come in handy in a multitude of ways. You can wear it under a brighter lip color to darken it or you can use it as black eyeliner (as long as it’s a liquid lipstick). No matter what, you should probably add one of these to your makeup bag soon.
