10 Burgundy Lip Shades That Look Gorgeous on Every Skin Tone
Life is too short for a nude lip.
If you want in on the super dark lip trend of the moment, survey says burgundy may be the most universally flattering hue of them all. As makeup artist Andrew Sotomayor notes, "Burgundy is one of those rare colors that you can apply without taking your skin tone into account. It's so deeply saturated, that it's more about creating beautifully sculpted lips than anything else." Here, a few of our favorites.
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The Double-Timer
A chocolate burgundy lipstick whose gold case doubles as a mirror for your on-the-go touchups.
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture in Prune Virgin, $36; sephora.com.
The High-Gloss Hue
A buttery lipstick with a shiny, "new car" finish.
Tom Ford Ultra-Rich Lip Colour in Purple Noon, $53; sephora.com.
The Minty Balm
This rich shade has a balm-like texture and peppermint oil for a refreshing tingle.
Nude Interlude Color Balm Lipstick, $22; stilacosmetics.com.
The Multitasker
TFW your vampy lip stain doubles as a deep blush on darker skin tones.
Lip2Cheek in Diabolique, $36; rmsbeauty.com.
The Seductress
Come for the strong scarlet lip, stay for the velvety smooth finish (thanks vitamin E 🙏).
Semi Matte Lipstick in Scarlet Empress, $27; narscosmetics.com.
The Moisturizer
Try this tube for 1) a silky finish that won't feather and 2) moisturizing shea butter that works wonders for chapped lips.
Le Métier de Beauté Hydra-Creme Lip Stick in Signature Red, $25; bergdorfgoodman.com.
The Drugstore Maven
A subtly scented, fade-proof color that changes everything you thought about a drugstore buy.
L'Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Raisin Rapture, $9; lorealparisusa.com.
The Old Hollywood Stunner
Charlotte Tilbury products do no wrong, especially when it comes to long lasting, glamorous hues.
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Love Liberty, $32; net-a-porter.com.
The High-Impact Bullet
A super-saturated color with a citrus-y flavor.
Bite Beauty Amuse-Bouche Lipstick in Tannin, $26; sephora.com.
The Not-So-Bold Burgundy
For those with cold feet about going ultra-dark, here's a brighter burgundy to test the waters.
Lipstick in Diva Antics, $17; maccosmetics.com.
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