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15 Purple Lipsticks That Actually Look Good On

Weirdly flattering.

By Katie Dickens
Purple lipstick
1

Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color in Lilac

<p>This sweet lavender color features a faded finish that suggests you just made out. Love!</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$29, <a href="http://www.barneys.com/product/bobbi-brown-crushed-lip-color-505336558.html" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">barneys.com</a>&nbsp;</em></p>

This sweet lavender color features a faded finish that suggests you just made out. Love!

$29, barneys.com 

2

Clinique Chubby Plump & Shine Liquid Lip Plumping Gloss in Goliath Grape

<p>Pump up the volume with a couple of swipes of this super shiny, lip-plumping gloss in a wearable warm purple.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$17, </em><a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/1603/45451/makeup/lip-glosses/chubby-plump-shine-liquid-lip-plumping-gloss" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">clinique.com</em></a></p>

Pump up the volume with a couple of swipes of this super shiny, lip-plumping gloss in a wearable warm purple.

$17, clinique.com

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3

Dior Fall 2017 Limited Edition Metalizer in 898 Plum Reflexion

<p>Look like a cool futuristic fembot when you slick this plummy molten metal onto your lids and lips.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$25, </em><a href="https://www.dior.com/beauty/en_us/fragrance-beauty/makeup/look-exclusives/metallics-collection/pr-screamingmetal-y0775705_f077570898-eyes-lips-cream-shadow.html" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">dior.com</em></a></p>

Look like a cool futuristic fembot when you slick this plummy molten metal onto your lids and lips.

$25, dior.com

4

Essence Shine Shine Shine Lip Gloss in Runway, Your Way

<p>Try the purple trend for pocket change with this gloss that imparts a mirror-like shine that's not actually smooth, not sticky.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$2.99, </em><a href="http://www.ulta.com/shine-shine-shine-lip-gloss?productId=xlsImpprod16501067" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">ulta.com</em></a></p>

Try the purple trend for pocket change with this gloss that imparts a mirror-like shine that's not actually smooth, not sticky.

$2.99, ulta.com

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5

Estee Lauder Pure Color Love Lipstick in Nova Noir and Up Beet

<p>Meant to be mixed-and-matched, Estee's newest lip innovation lets you customize your color. For example, experiment with different ways of layering this pair of purples—one matte, the other foil—to get a look you love.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$22, <a href="http://www.ulta.com/pure-color-love-lipstick?productId=xlsImpprod15581089" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">esteelauder.com</a>&nbsp;</em></p>

Meant to be mixed-and-matched, Estee's newest lip innovation lets you customize your color. For example, experiment with different ways of layering this pair of purples—one matte, the other foil—to get a look you love.

$22, esteelauder.com 

6

Huda Beauty Lip Strobe in Fearless

<p>While the shade name implies you have to be a makeup daredevil to wear it, the copper-flecked opaque purple gloss requires less courage than you'd expect.<em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"></em></p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$18, </em><a href="http://www.sephora.com/lip-strobe-P421781?skuId=1958925&amp;icid2=products%20grid%3Ap421781" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">sephora.com</em></a></p>

While the shade name implies you have to be a makeup daredevil to wear it, the copper-flecked opaque purple gloss requires less courage than you'd expect.

$18, sephora.com

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7

Lime Crime Diamond Crusher Iridescent Lip Topper in Trip

<p>Lime Crime Diamond Crusher Iridescent Lip Topper in Trip</p><p>Another case for going full-on disco lips is this bananas glitter lip highlighter. It's like a unicorn rave in a tube.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$18, <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/lime-crime-diamond-crushers-iridescent-lip-topper?color=050&amp;quantity=1&amp;size=ONE%20SIZE&amp;type=REGULAR" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">urbanoutfitters.com</a></em></p>

Lime Crime Diamond Crusher Iridescent Lip Topper in Trip

Another case for going full-on disco lips is this bananas glitter lip highlighter. It's like a unicorn rave in a tube.

$18, urbanoutfitters.com

8

Make Up For Ever Artist Liquid Matte Lipstick in 505

<p>Keep the rest of your makeup light when wearing this dramatically deep matte lipstick to avoid veering into goth territory. Unless, of course, that's the look you're going for.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$20, <a href="http://www.sephora.com/artist-liquid-matte-P416156?skuId=1973015&amp;icid2=products%20grid%3Ap416156" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">sephora.com</a>&nbsp;</em></p>

Keep the rest of your makeup light when wearing this dramatically deep matte lipstick to avoid veering into goth territory. Unless, of course, that's the look you're going for.

$20, sephora.com 

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9

Milk Makeup Lip Metal in Willow

<p>Oooh, shiny! Cover your lips in chrome-like color that's actually comfortable.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$24, <a href="https://milkmakeup.com/products/lip-metal-2/" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">milkmakeup.com</a>&nbsp;</em></p>

Oooh, shiny! Cover your lips in chrome-like color that's actually comfortable.

$24, milkmakeup.com 

10

Nars Powermatte Lip Pigment in London Calling

<p>If you're not totally sold on the color of the moment, consider this lilac-tinged rosy shade your gateway purple.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$26, </em><a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/USA/london-calling-powermatte-lip-pigment/0607845027614.html" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">narscosmetics.com</em></a>&nbsp;</p>

If you're not totally sold on the color of the moment, consider this lilac-tinged rosy shade your gateway purple.

$26, narscosmetics.com 

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11

Nyx Liquid Suede Metallic Matte in Ego

<p>While metallic purple on your lips is definitely not subtle, this liquid lipstick's matte finish tones down the intensity (but just slightly).</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$7.50, <a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/liquid-suede-metallic-matte/NYX_441.html?cgid=whats-new" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">nyxcosmetics.com</a>&nbsp;</em></p>

While metallic purple on your lips is definitely not subtle, this liquid lipstick's matte finish tones down the intensity (but just slightly).

$7.50, nyxcosmetics.com 

12

Pat McGrath Matte Trance Lipstick in Deep Void 210

<p>Because only a precious few can pull off black lipstick, consider this nearly-as-dark shade a more flattering alternative.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$38, <a href="http://www.sephora.com/mattetrance-lipstick-P421813?skuId=1983998&amp;icid2=products%20grid%3Ap421813" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">sephora.com</a></em></p>

Because only a precious few can pull off black lipstick, consider this nearly-as-dark shade a more flattering alternative.

$38, sephora.com

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13

Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster Lip & Cheek Color in Plum

<p>For on-the-go types, this cheek and lip pencil loaded with the perfect plum shade is just the thing to stash in your carry-on.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$31, <a href="http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/Trish-McEvoy-Beauty-Booster-Lip-Cheek-Color/prod124630077_cat243413__/p.prod?icid=&amp;searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&amp;rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FitemId%253Dcat243413%2526pageSize%253D30%2526No%253D0%2526Ns%253DSELLABLE_DATE%257C1%2526refinements%253D722&amp;eItemId=prod124630077&amp;cmCat=product" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">bergdorfgoodman.com</a>&nbsp;</em></p>

For on-the-go types, this cheek and lip pencil loaded with the perfect plum shade is just the thing to stash in your carry-on.

$31, bergdorfgoodman.com 

14

Urban Decay Vice Special Effects Long-Lasting Water-Resistant Lip Topcoat in Reverb

<p>Convert any lipcolor into a sparkly disco ball with a swipe of this transformative topcoat.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$18, <a href="https://www.urbandecay.com/vice-special-effects-by-urban-decay/ud823.html" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">urbandecay.com</a>&nbsp;</em></p>

Convert any lipcolor into a sparkly disco ball with a swipe of this transformative topcoat.

$18, urbandecay.com 

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15

Yves Saint Laurent Tatouage Couture in Violet Conviction

<p>Remember when tattooed makeup was all the rage? This quick-drying, longwearing matte stain is like that except without the commitment and pain.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$36, <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/tatouage-couture/2033YSL.html?cgid=new-makeup&amp;dwvar_2033YSL_color=01%20Rouge%20Tatouage%20-%20Vibrant%20Pink%20Red#start=5&amp;cgid=new-makeup" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">yslbeauty.com</a>&nbsp;</em></p>

Remember when tattooed makeup was all the rage? This quick-drying, longwearing matte stain is like that except without the commitment and pain.

$36, yslbeauty.com 

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