Aside from my eyebrows, my lips are another thing that I can’t leave the house without dressing in one of my favorite lipsticks. A nice lip color can make a drab face look fab in seconds. This winter, I’ve been wearing a lot of vampy colors along with some fun shades like fuchsia, and brick red. Because who said winter lipsticks had to be dark? Being that I’m sort of a lipstick junkie, it was a bit hard to narrow down my list to 10 of my favorite winter lipsticks. Keep reading to see swatches of my Top 10 Favorite Winter Lipsticks.
1. Black|Up Cosmetics 32M
I’ve been wearing the heck out of the Black|Up Cosmetics matte lip color in shade 32M! It’s a gorgeous raspberry shade that looks amazing against my complexion. It’s a fun shade, and would make a great transitional shade from winter to spring.
2. LA Girl Glazed Lip Paint ‘Coy’
By now, it’s no surprise that I’m into purple shades, right? Yup! This LA Girl Glazed Lip Paint in ‘Coy’ is a beautiful violet. It adds some fun color to these gloomy winter days we’ve been having in New York. It makes me look forward to spring.
3. Black|Up Cosmetics 38M
Yup, another Black|Up Cosmetics lipstick has made the cut for a favorite winter lipstick, and this one is described as a bluish mauve. I love the way it looks on me. It’s flirty, and fun, and definitely takes my mind off of winter weather.
4. MAC Cosmetics ‘Rebel’
‘Rebel’ by MAC, which has a satin finish gives you dark lipstick without going too dark. If you’re into plum shades, this is perfect.
5. MAC Cosmetics ‘Diva’
My winter lipstick stash must contain a red. Although there are times I whip out my ‘Ruby Woo’ or another red, I sometimes go for a darker, more intense burgundy like ‘Diva’. Plus, there are days when I’m a total ‘Diva’ and wear it. LOL
6. Smashbox Be Legendary Lip Lacquer ‘Bordeaux’
I love this Smashbox Be Legendary Lip Lacquer in ‘Bordeaux’. I raved about it in my review of the December 2014 POPSUGAR Must Have Box (here). It’s great for those that love both glosses and stains. It lasts! The color is just beautiful.
7. NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ‘Train Bleu’
NARS describes this shade of their Velvet Matte Lip Pencil as a “deep aubergine”. Train Bleu is one of my go-to shades to create a long-lasting vampy look.
8. Black|Up Cosmetics 2-in-1 Lip Crayon JUM11
This is another favorite winter lipstick shade for creating a vampy lip. Although similar in shade to the NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, it’s not a full matte, the color is a bit deeper and more intense. It also applies like a dream!
9. Black|Up Cosmetics Lip Lacquer VL07
The Black|Up Cosmetics Lip Lacquer in VL07 is a vibrant, deep purple. If you’re into high gloss, then this is for you. It looks good both alone and over a lipstick.
10. MAC Cosmetics ‘Smoked Purple’
I told you I LOVE purple! ‘Smoked Purple’ has been a favorite of mine for YEARS! It’s the perfect, deep, eggplant matte lipstick. The color lasts all day, and applies evenly with ease. And even though I’m wearing it during the winter, which is known for drying out the skin, my lips do not suffer wearing this.
I hope you’ve enjoyed reading about my Top 10 Favorite Winter Lipsticks. Did you notice a pattern? Most of them are matte, and some form of purple.
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I adore the BlackUp 32M and MAC Diva. I'm digging the marsala vibe!
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Both are great pics. LOL I didn't even realize how marsala-ish my picks are.
Coy is gorgeous!
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Love it.
MAC Diva is indeed fabulous! I can totally see why it's one of your favorites.
I LOVE MAC diva. I wore it often, and got one for my sister.
I ike that Black Up 32M lipstick!
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It's my FAVE. I'm going to wear it out this summer like I did their orange one lol
Coy Coy Coy…I don't think I've ever seen a purple THAT pretty before. Yes ma'am. I'm going to need to get that in my life.
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Coy is beautiful I think it would look great on you, Brittany.
These are lovely shades. I can understand why you like them so much.
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Thanks, Marcia.
So much win with those Black Up lippies! So pigmented and rich. I also like the Smashbox Bordeaux – I need this! Great picks.
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Aren't they? I love the color range they offer.
I am surprised w/ the quality of black|up!
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They have some good stuff!
Smashbox Bordeaux is a favorite of mine too!
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Isn't it so pretty?
Thanks for swatching all these. It's cool to see them all lined up and compared to each other.
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You're welcome. I had all 10 swatched on my lips, but I accidentally deleted them off of my camera. Yes, I was pissed! LOL
I see some favorites on this list of goodies you have here. 🙂 Awesome.
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Cool! Which ones?
All beautiful but too dark for this pale girl. I bet they look fabulous on you though!
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Aww I'm sorry they're too dark for you. Hopefully my favorite spring lipsticks will showcase something more suitable for your tastes?
I need to try more Black Up lipsticks. Great swatches. I have one dark purple lipstick. I thought I liked it, but I need to pair it with some type of gloss. I feel like I look scary with vampy lips. Maybe that's the point lol
A great friend gave me LA Girl Glazed Lip Paint ‘Coy’ ; ) and its one of my FAVORITE colors! MAC Diva also looks like a great color, would love to try that one.