If you last wore dark lipstick when The Fresh Prince of Bel Air was on TV, Titanic was THE movie to see, and Gwen Stefani was wearing bindis then: PANIC.
I’m kidding, I’m kidding.
Dark lipstick formulations have come along way since the dry matte ones you dragged across your lips in the 90s. (Was it The Body Shop or Poppy that made that Vampy shade everyone wore?)
And since the 90s was such a killer decade it’s all coming back in fashion: the clothes (not Kepper jeans thankfully), the hair, and the makeup – including burgundy lips.
From near blacks to subtle berries, there is a flattering shade for every skin tone, read on to find yours and tips on how to wear it now.
(And fellow pale girls? This is our time to SHINE.)
For those of us who don’t have full luscious lips, a lip stain (yes, they’re still a thing) is a less scary option for us thin-lippers. Clinique’s Black Honey is excellent and don’t be turned off by the almost black colour, it goes on completely sheer, and you can build it up to a darker colour. A lip colour with sheen like Black Honey helps to give the appearance of a slightly fuller lip, and conversely a matte lipstick will make your lips look thinner. So stay away from those.
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Did I hear someone say "Poppy King"?
Wearing L'Absolu Rogue by Lancome today and it's the absolu tits. Love it.