best lipstick for dark skin

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for best lipstick for dark skin.

The right lipstick can make all the difference in your look. Whether you're looking for a bold pop of color or something more neutral, there are plenty of options to choose from to compliment dark skintones.

Armani BeautyLip Power Long Lasting Lipstick

Size: 0.10 oz / 3 g·ITEM: 2662922

Color: 207 Dark Mauve - Dark Mauve

1.4K Reviews

$45.00

So I'm going through a stage right now where a dark lipstick is my favorite when I go out. I have 2 main go-tos but this literally replaces them both. ...Absolutely Amazing lipstick...First and foremost the packaging is top-notch!! Now, this lipstick?? Amazing!! Any other all day color stay lipsticks dry up and leave lips feeling less than desired per say, my lips remained hydrated all day!

What it is: A longwearing satin lipstick that delivers ultra-vivid color in one swipe, all-day wear and comfort, and precision application with an innovative, drop-shaped bullet.

Formulation Type: Lipstick

Benefits: Long-wearing

What Else You Need to Know: This long-lasting lipstick is formulated with protective, comfortable oils and high-intensity pigments to deliver vivid satin lip color with all-day wear, comfort and a lightweight feel. The innovative drop-shaped bullet allows for ease of application and precise, defined lines.

Clinical Results:
Monadic Consumer Test conducted with 101 women in the US.
- 98% of consumers agree the product gives bright, intense color

SEPHORA COLLECTIONAbout That Shine Sheer Shine Lipstick

Size: 0.10 oz.·ITEM: 2730091

Color: 14 Dark Aura

399 Reviews

$16.00

Love this lipstick!!...Not dry at all, which is what I look for in a lipstick. The color Dark Aura is so so pretty & perfect for this season....Not too dark and was perfect with my skin tone. The lipstick comes in a cute white tube.

What it is: 

A lightweight lipstick with eye-catching prismatic shine that provides lips with a sheer flush of color and a 12-hour moisturizing, balm-like texture.


Formulation Type: Lipstick 


What Else You Need to Know: This lipstick contains pigments with unrivaled power to reflect light, for maximum prismatic shine.Their special structure reflects the light more intensely than traditional pearls while the sheer coverage balm formula coats the lips with a long-lasting feeling of hydration. Available in a wide range of shades that compliment all skin tones with a sheer flush of eye-catching color.

MAKE UP FOR EVERRouge Artist For Ever Satin & Matte Lipstick

Size: 0.08 oz / 2.4 g·ITEM: 2797629

Color: 612 Dimensional Dark Brown - Deep Neutral Brown

250 Reviews

$28.00

I have the shade anywhere caffeine and it’s a perfect neutral nude for deep dark skin! i’m so shook by how creamy and long lasting the formula is, even hours after application and eating and drinking at a coffee shop i didn’t need to reapply just touched up the liner a bit! ...Rouge Artist For Ever Satin & Matte Lipstick is a creamy, highly pigmented and single swipe matte lipstick.

What it is: A creamy, highly pigmented lipstick with a soft, weightless feel for up to 16 hours of comfortable wear.

Formulation Type:
Lipstick

Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Passion Fruit Seed Oil: For enhanced comfort and hydration.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: The velvety formula of this lipstick provides full-coverage co

Freck BeautyMAKEOUT CLUB Soft Blur Lipstick

Size: 0.03 oz / 1 g·ITEM: 2590172

Color: Baddie - a dark brown

302 Reviews

$24.00

This is such a beautiful nude brown for dark skin women. This is definitely my new go to on days where I want the no makeup-makeup look. ...That being said this is perfect for my dark skin glirlies cause it will complement them the best.

What it is: A soft-blur lipstick delivering depth and color with a buildable matte finish.

GucciGlow & Care Shine Lipstick

Size: 0.06 oz/ 1.8 mL·ITEM: 2448876

Color: 308 Lucy Dark Orange - dark orange

744 Reviews

$47.00

I received this complementary from Influenster. This lipstick is so luxury. I love the packaging , design, and the oil formulation. ...This glow and care lipstick in the color Lucy dark orange is a gorgeous and soft color.

What it is: A lipstick that provides up to 24 hours of long-lasting hydration and shine.

Highlighted Ingredients:

- Flower Oils (Black Rose Oil, Peony Oil, and Jojoba Seed Oil): Help to nourish the lips while delivering high-shine color.

- Fruit Butters: Moisturize.

- Hyaluronic Acid: Provides long-lasting hydration with a subtle yet visible lip-plumping and smoothing effect.

What Else You Need to Know: This hybrid lipstick envelops the lips with hydration while delivering a veil of vibrant, glowing color.

Too FacedCocoa Bold Cream Lipstick

Size: 0.11 oz / 3.3 g·ITEM: 2600963

Color: Hot Chocolate - mid-tone nude

60 Reviews

$29.00

The shade is perfect for my lightly dark lip. It is pigmented, easy to apply and subtle enough to create a nude vibe....I felt surprised because the quality the color the are awesome, it’s my New favorite Lipstick

What it is: A fully loaded, nude cocoa color designed to be universally flattering, delivering insane payoff and a bold, buttery texture.

Formulation Type:
Lipstick

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Ditch those basic, boring nudes and indulge in this ultra-decadent, chocolate-scented, rich, and creamy lipstick. These fully loaded, medium-to-full coverage nudes were designed to be flattering on all skin tones while delivering insane payoff in a buttery texture.

Fenty Beauty by RihannaFenty Icon The Fill Semi-Matte Refillable Lipstick

Size: .134 / 3.8·ITEM: 2616712

Color: Crowd Surf'r - pomegranate berry

445 Reviews

$20.00

Most were too pink or too red or dark etc. but THIS? This lipstick makes me want to get dressed and wear it everyday. ...The only con is that you have to buy the case for the lipstick separately

What it is: A creamy, semi-matte lipstick in a range of high-pigment reds and neutrals for all skin tones that is made to be refillable—choose a shade and add the case to cart.

Formulation Type:
Lipstick

Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Moisturizes and visibly plumps.
- Vitamin C and Vitamin E: Condition.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

PATRICK TAMajor Headlines Matte Suede Lipstick

Size: 0.14 oz / 4 g·ITEM: 2699338

Color: Seductive - warm mauve

407 Reviews

$32.00

amazing formula for a matte lipstick...Love the consistency and formula of this lipstick. It's one of the most comfortable and moisturizing matte lipsticks that I have ever used. ...In my opinion ABH makes the best lipsticks (Shade Toffee) since I’ve bought it multiple times and thought nothing could top it but this lipstick is up there with ABH.

What it is: A matte lipstick fully loaded with pigment, that provides long-lasting wear.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Spherical Ultra-Fine Pigments: Enhance the creamy texture, glide, and even coverage upon application.
- Optical Diffusers: Create a matte, blurred finish without feeling dry.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also cruelty-free and gluten-free.

Yves Saint LaurentRouge Pur Couture Caring Satin Lipstick with Ceramides

Size: 0.13 oz / 3.8 g·ITEM: 2751402

Color: N44 Nude Lavalliere - pinkish nude

1.2K Reviews

$48.00

I don’t usually wear super dark lipstick all around so I applied it like a lip liner and smudged it in. ...This is a beautiful lipstick, the color is so pigmented. Definitely a one swipe kind of lipstick.

What it is: A lightweight satin lipstick with ceramides and flower extracts for softer, more moisturized-feeling lips. Luxurious vegan formula with a creamy feel.

Formulation Type:
Lipstick

What Else You Need to Know: A satin lipstick for up to 16H of comfortable wear and antioxidant care. The formula with ceramides, Moroccan tuberose extract and cactus fig flower extract adds a smooth glide and hydrating feel. Apply directly on lips for classic full coverage or blend with

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