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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.

$32.00

I love how it gives a wash of colour on your lips, not opaque. I am not a fan of dark lipsticks on me (make me look older) but like the colour of dark lipstick so these are great, I get the darker tones but without looking super heavy or harsh. ...application is quite difficult. order because of dark colors but it's not as dark pigmented as photo. good palette but not worth for this price

What it is: A skin-loving, ultra-luxe cheek and lip cream palette filled with four multiuse shades ideal for all skin tones.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Jojoba Oil: Moisturizes.
- Shea Butter: Soothes.
- Vitamin E: Is rich in antioxidants.

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 gluten-free and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: The lightweight, balm-like texture blends seamlessly to create a healthy flush of color for the ultimate fresh-faced, monochromatic look.

Freck BeautyMAKEOUT CLUB Soft Blur Lipstick

Size: 0.03 oz / 1 g·ITEM: 2590172

Color: Baddie - a dark brown

269 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

452 Reviews

$47.00

I have found the perfect nude lipstick for my skin tone (medium dark), I can wear it with or without a lipliner. ...Everyone needs this lipstick in their life!...Wow this lipstick is amazing! Package is beautiful want to keep it forvever!!

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.

Armani BeautyLip Power Long Lasting Lipstick

Size: 0.10 oz / 3 g·ITEM: 2662922

Color: 207 Dark Mauve - Dark Mauve

1.3K Reviews

$45.00

Very nice lipstick...Will be great for medium-dark skin tone . Will get in different shades...Its also a great nude color for dark skin.

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 COLLECTIONCream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick

Size: 0.169 oz/ 5 mL·ITEM: 1805639

Color: 29 Dark Forest - matte forest green

11.4K Reviews

$15.00

Perfect for Dark skin!...perfect for me and compliments my dark skin tone!...Pretty color on dark skin

What it is: Bestselling creamy, weightless, liquid lip stain coats your lips in flawless color to become a transfer-proof, full-coverage, last-all-day stain.

Formulation Type:
Liquid Lipstick

Benefits: Long-wearing

What Else You Need to Know: Top-selling, ultra-pigmented lip color is infused with avocado oil to provide rich color as it glides on smoothly and easily. Transforms into a silky, lightweight stain that won't bleed, crack, or dry out your lips. Comfortable and non-sticky.

KVD BeautyEverlasting Hyperlight Vegan Transfer-Proof Liquid Lipstick

Size: 0.23 oz / 7 mL·ITEM: 2599397

Color: Dark Wisteria - purple blackberry

1.2K Reviews

$23.00

This was such a great lipstick, it applied smooth and looked great on my dark-skin tone. ...Nice liquid lipstick formula...The formula is really thin and not streaky at all, even with the more neon and dark shades. Lasts well. It is slightly drying for me, but that’s pretty typical of a matte liquid lipstick formula.

What it is: An iconic liquid lipstick with all-day, transfer-proof wear—now in a hyper-lightweight, comfortable formula.

Bobbi BrownPot Rouge For Lips And Cheeks

Size: 0.128 oz / 3.8 ml·ITEM: 2669919

Color: Velvet Plum - cool berry

614 Reviews

$36.00

The shade is so beautiful on dark skin and it blends beautifully. It also wears great, it lasts all day long, even in the warmer weather.

What it is: A best-selling, multitasking cream color for lips and cheeks that comes in a mirrored flip-top compact for on-the-spot application.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, and triclosan.


What Else You Need to Know: Discover two products in one, giving cheeks a just-pinched look and lips a soft, stained finish. The mirrored flip-top compact allows for on-the-spot application.

Too FacedCocoa Bold Cream Lipstick

Size: 0.11 oz / 3.3 g·ITEM: 2600989

Color: Ganache - rosy terracotta nude

41 Reviews

$29.00

Best Nude Lipstick!...This lipstick is the exact creamy nude lipstick I was looking for! ...So it’s a cream lipstick that lasts like a matte? That’s as best as I could describe it.

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.

TOM FORDBitter Peach Lip Color Matte Lipstick

Size: 0.1 oz/ 2.96 mL·ITEM: 2554046

Color: Chérie - rosey nude

23 Reviews

$58.00

Matte Lipstick That Won’t Dry Out Your Lips...Honestly, I don’t usually like matte lipsticks - the lips are already dry and matte lipsticks just make them worse. ...The best orange red shade out there for dark skin tones❤️ compliments the skin beautifully!

What it is: A classic, velvet-matte lipstick in Bitter Peach packaging.

Formulation Type:
Lipstick

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Chamomilla Flower Oil
- Vitamin C
- Tocopherol

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.

Jouer CosmeticsBlush & Bloom Cheek + Lip Duo

Size: 0.29 oz/ 8.5 g·ITEM: 2400075

Color: Celebrate - celebrate me: warm rose / promise me: cool rose

35 Reviews

$32.00

Overall, the product design is phenomenal and I love the way the product feels on my skin (very smooth/soft/blendable). However, because I was gifted this product, I wasn’t able to choose the shades and the tones feel a bit too dark for my preference. ...They look awesome as lipstick or blush. Mine does not smell bad as other reviewers have stated.

What it is: A multiuse, creamy, cheek-and-lip duo that provides a natural, velvety finish.

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 vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This cheek-and-lip duo is formulated with plant-derived squalane and rose hip oil that give skin a youthful look and a pretty flush of color with a natural finish. It‘s perfect to wear during both the day and night.

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