Best Lipstick Shades For Winter

The cold dark days can really dampen your beauty routine but beat the winter blues with these winter lipstick shades. From classic reds to vampy berry’s and deep nudes here are our choices of the best winter lipstick shades for the holiday party, family gathering or New Year’s Eve celebration. Take a look!

If you love this list of the best lipstick shades for winter, you might also want to check out the best winter makeup products for this holiday season!

What are the best lipsticks for winter?

Charlotte Tilbury Hot Fall Lipstick in Hel’s Bells

Makeup artist to the star Charlotte Tilbury offers a deep, creamy purple shade that is cooler toned than most on the market. Named after Helena Bonham Carter this magenta shade is a buildable yet luminous matte that dries down without drying your lips out on those cold winter nights.

• Loved for: ★★★★ | Light-diffusing pigments, antioxidant from the Lipstick Tree

• User said: The best lipstick! I am in love with the dark lipstick shades this brand offers. In addition to that, the creamier texture leaves my lips feeling hydrated and soft.

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Burberry Full Kisses Fall Lip in Oxblood

Burberry has updated its Burberry Kisses collection with the Full Kisses line, a bold, long-lasting color. Oxblood is a long-wearing deep crimson shade with a flat top bullet for precision application. This shade is the perfect mix of luminosity without having a glossy finish and will keep the lips smooth and hydrated all day.

• Loved for: ★★★★ | Satin-finish pigments, offers hours of continuous hydration

• User said: Burberry Nailed It! I have long been a fan of Chanel lipsticks, but now that I’ve tried Burberry, I might be a convert. I love the oxblood color and matching lip liner. Also, it can be layered and made to look quite bold, while just one application gives the perfect amount of color for a natural look.

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Nars Audacious Satin Lipstick in Fanny

Nars Fanny in their Audacious Lipstick range is a cool-toned medium berry pink with a flattery soft sheen. The opaque lip color applies evenly and will wear for over six hours, without drying the lips out. The single stroke application will apply a creamy formula enriched with ingredients that will help nourish and smooth lips.

• Loved for:★★★★★ | Moisturizing, pigmented, long-lasting

• User said: I love this color in Fanny by Nars. The luscious, lasting color is rich and shines with positivity and happiness, thus, brings a smile to my face. Sometimes, these lipstick shades can dull and age your face and expression, but this one lifts and brightens. Perfect for holidays, day or night!

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YSL Tatouage Couture Lip Stain in Carmine

The YSL Tatouage Couture range is an ultra-matte formula that is transfer free and quick-drying, perfect for all those Christmas parties. The spatula-shaped application will give you a precision application that doesn’t require lip liner. Unlike many other ultra-matte formulas this lipstick does not bleed into any cracks in the lips and instead smooths them out for a fuller and more youthful appearance. Carmine is a perfect medium toned cool red that suits all skin tones and will look great at any holiday party.

• Loved for: ★★★★★ | Long-lasting, lightweight ultra-matte

• User said: This type of winter lipsticks is my favorite matte lip stain ever. It has an amazing long-lasting effect, and the lipstick shades are just out of this world!

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Tom Ford Beauty in Violet Fatale

Violet Fatale is a muted violet with hints of fuchsia to it. This creamy formula sits perfectly between flat mattes and glossy shimmers. Not only is this formula creamy and significantly long-wearing but it also is filled with rare and exotic ingredients that will enhance your lips and encourage a smooth application. Furthermore, if you are a sucker for luxe packaging Tom Ford in unbeatable for his high-end signature gold and black lipstick bullets.

• Loved for: ★★★★ | Creamy, saturated, long-wearing

• User said: The lipstick is very smooth on the lip. This lipstick provides a rich, saturated color that doesn’t leave the lips looking chalking or dry. Perfect lipstick shades for Autumn/Winter. I Love it!

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MAC Matte Lipstick in Chili

Chilli is a brick red MAC lipstick shades with a brown undertone which is a perfect winter take on the classic red pout. Not only this classic MAC lipstick and makeup artist favorite will work exceptionally well on olive and medium skin tones but also it dries down to a wearable matte. Plus, this color will help make your teeth look whiter.

• Loved for: ★★★★| Color true, long wearing, creamy, highly pigmented

• User said: I love MAC’s creamy, vibrant mattes so much. I refuse to purchase this type of lipsticks from any other cosmetic company because I love that the formula MAC has doesn’t dry my lips and are flattering to all skin tones. I am eagerly awaiting the release of more funky & fantabulous winter lipstick shades.

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Chanel Rouge Allure Fall Lipstick in Secret

Part of their Rogue Allure collection, Secret is a dark mauve with a brown-nude undertone in a shiny satin finish. This formula is ultra-thin making it uniquely comfortable, yet still a highly intense deep nude with almond oil and green tea to moisturize and protect lips.

• Loved for: ★★★★| Concentrated and ultra-thin pigments, long wearing, satin finish

• User said: I love Chanel lipsticks as not only they have an excellent variety of winter lipstick shades, but also they stay on for an extensive period. The Rouge Allure looks fabulous on, and I just love it especially during the holidays!.

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Charlotte Tilbury Hot Fall Lipstick in Hel's Bells	Light-diffusing pigments, antioxidant from the Lipstick Tree SHOP AT CHARLOTTE TILBURY SHOP AT NORDSTROM
Burberry Full Kisses Fall Lip in Oxblood	Satin-finish pigments, offers hours of continuous hydration SHOP AT NORDSTROM
NARS Audacious Satin Lipstick in Fanny	Moisturizing, pigmented, long-lasting SHOP AT AMAZON SHOP AT NARS
YSL Tatouage Couture Lip Stain in Carmine	Long-lasting, lightweight ultra-matte SHOP AT AMAZON SHOP AT NORDSTROM
Tom Ford Beauty in Violet Fatale	Creamy, saturated, long-wearing SHOP AT AMAZON SHOP AT NORDSTROM
MAC Matte Lipstick in Chili	Color true, long wearing, creamy, highly pigmented SHOP AT AMAZON
Chanel Rouge Allure Fall Lipstick in Secret	Concentrated and ultra-thin pigments, long wearing, satin finish SHOP AT NORDSTROM

 

How to Wear Winter Lipstick

Every fall/winter season sees the comeback of berry and dark red lipstick shades. To many, they can appear intimidating and too bold but there this trend come in many undertones and winter lipstick colors to suit your skin tone. Here are some tips on how to wear winter lipstick:

Exfoliate your lips

No one wants smudged lipstick, especially with these rich dark colors, so it’s essential to exfoliate your lips before applying the lipstick to avoid flaking and bleeding. For example, use a sugar scrub or a lip mask before application.

Add color to your cheeks

To complete your make up lip, be sure to add color to your cheeks. Opt for a softer shade in the same color category as your lips. Skipping the blush may make your skin appear washed out, especially if you have a fairer skin tone.

Use lip liner

Make sure you pair your winter lipstick shades with a matching lip liner and line your full lips before applying the lipstick. Because this method will ensure that your lip color will stay bold for longer, stop your lipstick bleeding and most importantly will help the lipstick fade into a nice wearable stain.

Clean any stray lipstick

If you struggle to make your lipstick look precise, even with the liner, apply concealer around your lip line after application to frame your lips and help clean up any stray lipstick.

Don’t be afraid to try

If you are a fair skinned, the best lipstick shades you should reach for is a  rich berry with warm undertones. Don’t be afraid to try dark winter lipstick colors like, for instance, wines and burgundies. Most colors look amazing on olive skin tones so don’t be afraid to play around with browns, purples, and dark reds. Also, all berry and dark tones look amazing on dark skin tones, make sure you choose one that suits your skin’s undertone.

Have you got any suggestions of your own for the best lipstick shades for winter? Let us know in the comments!