Beauty Inspiration: Dark Lips

  /  7 months ago  /  57 Comments

While it is almost Summer and the sun is out and shining, that doesn’t mean that you can’t still flirt with what are traditionally winter trends.

A dark lip can be sexy, sumptuous and flattering if you choose the right tone for your skin colour.

If you have fair skin, I always think a hint of purple tones really makes an elegant, yet forward statement. If you have olive skin I think a warmer, dark red tone adds dimension and colour.

Choosing a vibrant lip colour can be a little daunting, and to be honest it takes a little coaxing for me to give it a go. I recommend applying a bold shade like a deep berry and keeping it on for a good half hour- the initial reaction will shock you and is not a good indicator of whether this is a look that you should wear. If you still don’t like it after half and hour, the shade probably isn’t you but more often than not you will come around!

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Jane 4 months ago It can look too severe for my liking.
lanalang
lanalang 4 months ago I love dark lips! So gorgeous!
gabrielle3 5 months ago they look good with dark lips, but not everyone can pull it off :( i dont like this trend because i cant pull it off
hausoftina
hausoftina 6 months ago I think that these celebrities look stunning, but I don't know if I could pull it off.
detailed 6 months ago You have to have right skin tone and hair colour to rock the dark lippy, me thinks. It just doesn't suit me :(
Citrinoj 6 months ago agreed
aimsrose 6 months ago I love this trend! So good for fall!
Trish_D
Trish_D 6 months ago Couldn't agree more with Tina - "it works on some celebrities but not on others." For reasons I'm not sure about, I've never really liked very dark lipstick.
Sabbyxox 6 months ago Looks gorgeous of the stars but it's not for me.
sarahleeshanshan 6 months ago perfection!
ellenstewart 6 months ago Beautiful! Can not get enough of the vampy look
sheree-lily 6 months ago love the dark lips but not for me
godsaur 6 months ago not a big fan
leahkate 6 months ago Love dark vampy lips :) very sexy
make up magic
make up magic 6 months ago I love a vampy lip
Fashionista8P
Fashionista8P 6 months ago you have to be really confident if you want to rock this look, and make sure it doesnt get on your teeth :)
Sparkles17 6 months ago Looks beautiful, but does not work on everyone.
newbie
newbie 6 months ago it's hot... but it's not for everyone i think
dapperdolly 6 months ago I love dark Red and rarely I wear Black - there's a dark shade of any colour for everybody though. I've seen a lot of dark Purples and Browns. It's the same principle as with light lips - wear the opposite on the eyes for day wear and only heavy on the eyes with dark lips if really dressing up.
DearMonet
DearMonet 6 months ago I love this look!!!! :-)
KatP 6 months ago I just cant pull it off :/
hayley_shortie_22
hayley_shortie_22 6 months ago the dark lip doesnt do it for me
vikki18 6 months ago great
Luci 6 months ago Love this pic
Xanthexo 6 months ago love this trend so much - especially the dark cherry colours
make up magic
make up magic 6 months ago Love it
aalana 6 months ago Love love loveeeee dark lips!
dj23249 6 months ago Very sexy
sonzie 6 months ago Lov it.dark n mysterious..
yslyenom 6 months ago Me too
Joni64 6 months ago Very 1980s
sommy7
sommy7 6 months ago I can never get it right on me pinky shades are more my style
judi1 6 months ago Great looks.
jreilly 6 months ago Hot
AmberB 6 months ago Really suits brunettes.
ichigolove01 6 months ago I don't like the darker ones. But I do love the deep berry colour. It's a very hard look to pull off
MsKimo 6 months ago I like these, I'd be more comfortable sporting these than bright reds :)
maggielyly 6 months ago hmm I think only some people can pull it off
punkemohardcore 6 months ago Does look lovely on some of those ladies, i don't think it works so well with fair hair though.
Trumanfan 6 months ago Loving the Vamp shades...so sexy in a mysterious way!
fetchmydress 6 months ago my latest craze
Zerotolove 6 months ago Gorgeous! x
jnic 6 months ago I want to try it but not sure it really suits blonde hair... I'll give it a try though.
shazam 6 months ago I don't suit lipstick that is too dark, but berries and reds I absolutely love!!!
Fiendangelical 6 months ago agreed :)
angfashiondiva 6 months ago I love a good dark lip but the problem I find if I wear a dark red it ends up turning a hideous bright red and sometimes feathers, maybe from acid in the skin?
Tashie 6 months ago Love the dark lip but think it works best with fair skin
foxoduck 6 months ago Wish I could pull it off!
BellaB 6 months ago Works better at night than during the day, I think.
leckytomato 6 months ago cool info!
amanda6393 6 months ago Loooove this look. I'm actually rocking this look today, coincidentally.
ragdollbaby 6 months ago I agree
jenniqua 6 months ago I love reds and berries and wear them both all year round.
vikki18 6 months ago beautiful!
T1NA 6 months ago i think it works on some of the above celebs but not on others
Whatthe
Whatthe 6 months ago Beautiful
fifi73 6 months ago I do love a good berry lipstick.... I think I've got about 4 different shades... ;)
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