8 Black Lipstick Looks That Will Steal The Show

Winter is coming… so what better time than to pack away your pinks and corals and dig out your darker lipstick shades? Black lipstick can make a bold statement, but it doesn't have to be intimidating or scary. It’s not just for Halloween, either – black is much more versatile than you might think! These are the best black lipstick looks to try whenever you want to switch things up a little.

Pairing two bold colors like red and black together surprisingly works! Start with a crisp black lipliner (or sharp eyeliner pencil) to line the outer edges of your lips and blend the line inwards. Then, apply a matte red lipstick to the center of your lips and carefully blend so that it melts into the black. Once you’ve mastered the blending technique, you can start experimenting with different red and black ombré combinations!

Pairing black lipstick with a light, pastel eyeshadow colors will keep you looking more feminine and less gothic. Go for a lavender or lilac eye shade for a fresh daytime look. This is also perfect for Spring and Summer if you don’t want to look too vampy. Just finish off with lashes and eyeliner to define the eyes, and you’ll be good to go!

Matte black lipstick can sometimes look a bit flat, but it becomes far more interesting when you pair it with a glittery, metallic eyeshadow look! Whichever eyeshadow color you opt for, keep it shimmery and shiny. This would make for a stunning alternative look over the festive season.

If you want to take your black lipstick to the next level, gloss it up. Matte black lipsticks can be unforgiving at times, so adding a gloss creates more dimension is a great option if you’re prone to dry lips. Gloss also saves the black from looking too gothic – your look will go from grungy and spooky to edgy and editorial.

Black lipstick isn’t only for special occasions and dramatic makeup looks! Think of black lipstick as you would black clothes – it’s a neutral shade that goes with everything. Try pairing a comfy black matte shade with your usual makeup look for a subtle but intense finish. If you want more, you can’t go wrong with some fluttery lashes!

Once you’ve mastered the ombré lip technique, the possibilities are endless! For a fun alternative look, why not play around with combining black and pastel lipstick shades? This light purple color pairs perfectly with black and also helps to create an illusion of more dimension in the lips. Go for a black lipstick that’s easy to blend – liquid lipsticks dry quickly and may be more difficult to work with.

Top your black lipstick with a captivating, mysterious, iridescent shimmer, and you’ll definitely steal the show! There are several ways to achieve this look – you can either apply a black lipstick and then top it with a shimmery duo-chrome eyeshadow, or you can experiment with layering duo-chrome lip glosses.

If you’re going bold with a black lipstick, why not go all-out and pair it with a black smoky eye? This will be perfect if you want to try nailing the sultry burlesque look, and you’ll be sure to steal the show whatever the occasion! However, we'd probably recommend keeping this one for after dark - it could be a bit too intense for brunch!