The 7 Best Black Lipsticks, According to Makeup Artists
Black Lipstick Is One of the Boldest Makeup Looks You Can Rock. It’s Dark, Moody, and Impossible to Ignore. and Now, the Glam-Grunge Lip Look Is on the Rise...
Black lipstick is one of the boldest makeup looks you can rock. It’s dark, moody, and impossible to ignore. And now, the glam-grunge lip look is on the rise again.
“The ‘90s and goth-inspired makeup are coming back, especially with browns and blacks,” says celebrity makeup artist Tobi Henney, noting Gen Z’s embrace of the deeper, darker hues.
Naturally, the first step to pulling off black lipstick is finding the right formula. “A black lipstick has to have great opacity and staying power so it looks good the entire time being worn,” says Henney.
Here, we’ve tapped Henney along with two other pro makeup artists to discover their all-time favorite black lipsticks.
Best Overall
MAC Matte Liquid Lip Colour
What We Love: It’s super long-lasting.
What We Don’t Love: The formula can be a bit drying if you have flaky lips.
Shade Name: Caviar
Both Henney and celebrity makeup artist Emily Amick recommend this matte lipstick. “When it comes to black lipstick, I tend to prefer a long wear, opaque lipstick that doesn’t bleed, and this formula will not disappoint,” says Amick.
Price at time of publish: $25
Type: Liquid｜Finish: Velvet Matte｜Wear Time: Up to 8 hours｜Size: 0.17 fl oz
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Best Budget
Maybelline SuperStay Liquid Lipstick
What We Love: It has a great narrow applicator tip.
What We Don’t Love: It’s a bit tricky to remove.
Shade Name: Thrill Seeker
“For a true black at an affordable price, I really like Maybelline's SuperStay Matt Ink Liquid lipstick in Thrill Seeker,” says celebrity makeup artist Neil Scibellii. “It’s definitely on the matte side and extremely long wear.” Although it’s fabulous on its own, he also likes to use this lipstick as a first step for other colors to get “a touch of color with a black lip base.”
Price at time of publish: $11
Type: Liquid｜Finish: Velvet Matte｜Wear Time: Up to 16 hours｜Size: 0.17 fl oz
