Whether you’re looking to sport a black pout for a themed occasion or a casual gothic look, dark lipstick is an accessory of its own. Tie your hair back, turn your lips jet black, add a choker if you have one and all of a sudden you're edgy and slightly scary without trying too hard. Think: Wednesday Addams. You’ll look festive enough to pass at any dark themed event, but beyond that, we’re for wearing all black and inky lipstick year round, no Halloween required.
To get you there, we tapped TikTok creators and professional makeup artists for the best black lipsticks. From mattes to nuanced gloss, find nine foolproof dark lipsticks for all things spooky and beyond, ahead.
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Urban Decay Vice Lip Bond Glossy Longwear Liquid Lipstick in Indie Sleaze
By the shade name, alone, we’re on board with this black liquid lipstick from Urban Decay. TikTok beauty creator @isabellrrose hails this one as the “perfect black lipstick” in a video from this month. If you’re looking for a long-lasting glossy dark lip, this is the product for you.
Urban Decay Vice Lip Bond Glossy Longwear Liquid Lipstick, $, available at Ulta
Melt Cosmetics Ultra Matte Lipstick in Bane
When it comes to dawning a gothic lip, beauty creator Mei Pang reaches for a lip liner and matte lipstick by Melt Cosmetics. Melt’s lipstick features a creamy, glide-on formula that dries down to a striking ultra matte finish — it’s kind of the best of both worlds.
Melt Cosmetics Ultra Matte Lipstick, $, available at Nordstrom
UZU Lip Treatment in -4 Black
If you’re searching for something less pigmented but still spooky, consider a sheer black gloss. It’s not your typical bold black lipstick look; instead, it’s kind of mystical and ghostlike. TikTok beauty creator @ghoul.in.japan lists her favorites in a video from earlier this month. Many of her go-tos are sadly only available in Japan, but you can still get your hands on UZU’s gloomy gloss in the US.
UZU Lip Treatment in -4 Black, $, available at Ichiban Mart
Emilia x Cosmetics Lip Glaze in Josie
This black lip glaze went viral after TikTok makeup creator Mikayla Nogueira posted a review raving about the pigment payoff, which is impressive for a gloss. As a small business, Emilia x Cosmetics has a hard time keeping this in stock. But if you can find it, place an order before it flies off the shelf.
Emilia x Cosmetics Lip Glaze in Josie, $, available at Emilia x Cosmetics
KVD Liquid Lipstick in Black Briar
If you type “black lipstick” into your TikTok search bar, you'll likely find a video by creator Victoria Lyn where she explains how she wears black lipstick. Specifically, this black liquid tube by KVD Beauty.
Makeup artist Melissa Hurkman describes this lipstick as your "pitch black" option. Basically, it's what you want if you're looking for a formula void of any purple or blue undertones that's completely matte and will stick to your lips until you scrub it off.
KVD Beauty Everlasting Hyperlight Vegan Liquid Lipstick, $, available at Ulta Beauty
MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lip in Caviar
There’s a reason MAC’s Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick in Caviar is a favorite among makeup artists and celebs. TikTok creator Monet McMichael posted a video trying it for the first time — and it looks incredible. The cream black makes teeth look super white. Hot tip: If you're looking to tone down the darkness a little bit, add a brown lipstick over top.
MAC MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour, $, available at Ulta
NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie XXL Long-Lasting Matte Liquid Lipstick in Naughty Noir
All hail a drugstore beauty staple. People love the NYX liquid lipstick formula, and recently the brand came out with a black shade that beauty creator @makeup2themaxx says is "beautiful.” It's $10 so stakes are lower if you decide you only want to wear it on specific occasions.
NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie XXL Long-Lasting Matte Liquid Lipstick, $, available at Ulta
Milani Matte Lipstick In I Am Invincible
Makeup creator Zoe Kim Kenealy shows how to use a black lipstick and make it look casual. This very-black lipstick by Milani is more forgiving than a liquid or a stain, which is a plus if you're new to dark lipstick and might need to wipe it off a few times before actually wearing it out.
Milani Milani Bold Color Statement Matte Lipstick, $, available at Walmart
Makeup Revolution Midnight Kiss Lipstick
Special effect: This black lipstick comes with a skull ring. The gold skull that appears to be a part of the packaging slides off the bullet and onto your finger. TikTok creator @isacrissy says it's the most worth it black lipstick at Ulta.
Makeup Revolution Makeup Revolution Midnight Kiss Lipstick, $, available at Look Fantastic
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