How to Apply Dark Lipstick — And Which Ones You Need in Your Beauty Bag

NYX Professional Makeup Suede Matte Lipstick in Girl, Bye

If you’re Suede Matte Lip Liner obsessed, then you need the matching lipstick too. The color-matched combo is perfect for dark shades and will only take your lippie to the next level. Try Girl, Bye for all your dark lipstick needs — a berry colored lipstick — it’s one of our favorite drugstore lipstick buys.

Urban Decay Lo-Fi Lip Mousse in Amplify

Perfect for someone who wants an effortless, just-kissed lip look, Lo-Fi lip mousse is one of those formulas you’ll reach for time and time again. It’s soft, stays put and can be applied with your fingers. Need we say more?

NYX Professional Makeup Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Vintage

If you’re hesitant to dive right in to deep, vampy lips, try this shade by NYX. Vintage is a plum shade with mauve undertones so you can gently approach vamp while still keeping it neutral. The formula is ideal for babes who can’t resist a comfortable matte and still want that full-color finish.

Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink in Escapist

This deep purple hue screams fall and will last through any activity you can imagine. The super matte formula is comfortable, easy to apply and affordable — making it a beauty buy you just can’t pass up.

Lime Crime Plushies Liquid Lipstick in Gum Drop

If the thought of matte lipstick immediately conjures up images of dry, uncomfortable lips, then give Lime Crime Plushies a try. These sheer lippies deliver color while still letting your natural lip color shine through and wear nicely throughout the day. We love Gum Drop for fall and beyond, a sheer berry shade that looks good on just about everyone.