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Dark-Colored Lipsticks

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Dark-Colored Lipsticks.

Try a dark color if you're looking for a lipstick that will stand out in a crowd. Dark lipsticks are bold and vampy and can be worn by women of all ages. The best dark lipsticks are highly pigmented, so they'll last longer and be more intense than lighter shades. They're also often creamy so that they won't dry out your lips.

ILIAColor Block Lipstick

Size: 0.14 oz/ 4 g·ITEM: 2128668

Color: Rosette - light pink

188 Reviews

$40.00

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Stunning on brown skin!...If you are darker toned and hesitant about which lipstick to try, I highly recommend this one! It has the perfect dark brown undertone to complement the natural color of my lips, with a beautiful, rich berry-pink shade that you can wear every day!...Perfect lipstick!...What more can I ask. I used to wear the lipsticks from the other clean brand for which lipsticks are in mat black tubes.

What it is: A clean, handcrafted lipstick with high-impact color and supreme hydration for all-day wear and care.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Apricot Seed Oil: Locks in moisture.
- Castor Seed Oil: Softens and soothes.
- Mango Seed Butter: Boosts elasticity.

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. This product is also cruelty-free and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: Clean color, big impact.

Bobbi BrownCrushed Lip Color Moisturizing Lipstick

Size: 0.12/3.4g·ITEM: 1972082

Color: Ruby - mid-tone ruby red

479 Reviews

$48.00

my new HG Lipsticks...I stumbled across these lipsticks over the summer and have been slowly collecting them all. ...I recently read two articles about how Bobbi Brown is famous for giving her lipsticks concrete names so as to avoid confusion.

What it is: A satin-matte lipstick with the feel of a lip balm that glides on comfortably and leaves lips moisturized and kissably soft.

Formulation Type:
Lipstick

Benefits: Hydrating

What Else You Need to Know: Lipstick glides on like a lip balm, imparts a blotted-down, matte finish. Swipe once for a pigment-rich, lip stain effect, or more for full-coverage lip color. A hydrating formula to moisturize lips. Lasts and resists feathering for 8 hours. Rich in moisturizing Vitamins E, Vitamin C, and beeswax.

Urban DecayVice Lip Bond Glossy Longwear Liquid Lipstick

Size: 0.2 oz / 6 mL·ITEM: 2589687

Color: Raw Footage - merlot red

2K Reviews

$38.00

Black girl friendly!...It felt really nice on the lips. If you are a brown or black girl this would look really cute with a lip liner....Long-lasting lipstick in a beautiful color!...Af first I was afraid of this shade because it swatches as a really dark brown. Once I put it on my lips though, it changed to a really pretty, dark mauve shade which works well with my coloring--light skin, light blue eyes and strawberry blond hair.

What it is: A lightweight + long-lasting liquid lipstick that delivers instant shine, glossy lips, and highly pigmented color that stays on for up to 16 hours.


Formulation Type: Liquid Lipstick


Ingredient Callouts: It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

GucciSheer Lipstick

Size: 0.12 oz/ 3.5 g·ITEM: 2310027

Color: 25* Goldie Red - the gucci red sheer

302 Reviews

$66.00

I’m a fan of violet so the old timey lipstick smell of this lipstick was not offensive to me at all, though I could see how someone sensitive to scents might not be as enthused. ...I’ve always enjoyed Gucci lipsticks. This is the first sheer one I’ve tried.

What it is: A lipstick delivering a luminous, sheer finish with a hydrating and lightweight texture.Highlighted Ingredients:
- Combination of Oils: For a high-shine finish, comfortable feel and glide-on application
- Jojoba Seed Oil: Helps smooth and soften dry lips.
- Vintage Peony Scent: for delightful floral notes of Peony and Freesia.

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

VIOLETTE_FRBISOU JELLY Sheer Shine Hydrating Lipstick

Size: 0.08 oz / 2.5 g·ITEM: 2864338

Color: Aïssa - cool berry

285 Reviews

$46.00

The Violette_FR Bisou Jelly lipstick is probably one of my new favorite lipsticks. ...I got the shade Bonbon Caramel, because I am in my brown era, and it did not disappoint. This particular shade of brown is so beautiful.

What it is: A sheer balm-meets-lipstick with a pigmented core and jelly outer layer—for a kiss of color with a touch of natural shine.


Formulation Type: 
Lipstick / Lip Balm & Treatment


Benefits: Hydrating


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Castor Seed Oil: Nourishes.

- Vitamin E: Provides antioxidant benefits.

- Chasteberry Extract: Soothes.

PAT McGRATH LABSMatteTrance™ Lipstick

Size: 0.14 oz/ 4 g·ITEM: 2012706

Color: Elson - blue red

924 Reviews

$57.00

I have 4 shades of this lipstick (Christy, Flesh 3, OMi and 1995) Shade wise flesh 3 is a tad dark for my light skin and 1995 is a tad light. ...I love the vibrant colors in both the reds and darks.

What it is: A richly pigmented lipstick that adorns lips in a veil of lightweight color for a modern matte finish.


Formulation Type: Lipstick


What Else You Need to Know: Designed to deliver pure color in one swipe, Pat’s revolutionary matte lipstick envelops lips in couture-quality pigments. A standout: bestselling, award-winning Elson. Unique, oil-infused powders ensure a featherweight, ultra-comfortable feel while making application effortless.

Anastasia Beverly HillsSmudge-Proof Matte Liquid Lipstick

Size: 0.11 oz/ 3.1 g·ITEM: 1790781

Color: Sarafine - deep blue red

4.3K Reviews

$31.50

Love the nude tone. Not too dark. Loveee the Anastasia liquid lipsticks overall....I would have never went that brown for myself but I absolutely love it. It looks amazing and I love ABH lipsticks.

What it is:
A full-pigment, matte formula that dries to a weightless powder for smudge-proof wearability.

What it does:
Liquid Lipstick delivers ultra-saturated, full coverage pigment in a wearable matte formula. The rounded applicator makes both lining and applying lip color effortless.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

Beauty Tip:
Mix two or more shades together for a custom lip shade.

GucciTransfer-Proof Matte Liquid Lipstick

ITEM: 2565471

Color: 607 Vanessa Violet - soft matte purple lipstick color

353 Reviews

$66.00

I got the Rosewood and it’s a very flattering shade on my tan/olive skin, dark hair, brown eyes. It isn’t exactly transfer proof, unfortunately. ...The lipstick was definitely transfer proof. Most transfer proof lipsticks are very difficult to get off, but this one was not.

What it is: A transformative liquid lip color that dries down to a transfer-proof matte finish once applied.

Formulation Type: 
Lipstick


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.


What Else You Need to Know: Get lips that hypnotize. The array of highly pigmented, vibrant, sunset shades provides optimal coverage and striking color, without the worry of the product settling into lip lines, smudging, or feathering, even on fabric. Created with comfort in mind, the color feels entirely weightless on the lips.

Anastasia Beverly HillsFull-Pigment Matte & Satin Velvet Lipstick

Size: 0.10 oz/3 g·ITEM: 2519312

Color: Rose Brown - rosy brown with a satin finish

1.7K Reviews

$35.50

I tend to stick with a dark brown liner for lighter colors and try not to have a heavy hand with the lipstick. ...A great nude lipstick for POC. I use this with a dark brown liner.

What it is: A full-pigment lipstick with brilliant color, control, and comfort for velvety-soft, intensely rich lips that last.
Formulation Type:
Lipstick

Benefits: Long-wearing

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 cruelty-free and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: Matte & Satin Velvet Lipstick is perfection in a single swipe: brilliantly pigmented and insanely smooth glide-on, 18 stunning new shades in two featherlight finishes.

Bobbi BrownLuxe Hydrating Lipstick

Size: 0.12 oz/3.5 g·ITEM: 2595742

Color: Bahama Brown - pinky brown

280 Reviews

$62.00

I have found my wedding lipstick!!! I was so nervous since this was the first luxury lipstick I tried. ...I found this lipstick in store in the color Pink Buff. It was one of the best lipstick find ever! ...Wedding Lipstick Incoming!!!

What it is: A skincare-infused statement lipstick, in universally flattering shades, for lips that feel as luxe as they look.


Formulation Type: 
Lipstick


Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Monoi de Tahiti and Chamomile Oil: Nourish and condition.

- Jasmine Flower Wax: Boosts moisture over time.


What Else You Need to Know: This luxurious satin lipstick glides on effortlessly and hydrates for up to 10 hours, visibly improving the condition of lips after just one week. Infused with nourishing floral extracts and jasmine flower wax, the creamy formula resists fading, feathering, and smudging.

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“[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] It’s great packaging and texture and scent are amazing, but I wouldn’t recommend this shade to dark skin girls. It’s not that flattering. Possibly a different color would look better”
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