It goes without saying that matching your makeup to the season is always a good idea. And what screams holidays more than bright reds and deep berries in winter lipstick?
So, of course, I rounded up all of those classic holiday shadow favorites, but I’ve also taken into account the fact that sometimes you don’t always feel like going “all out” on the hue, which means I also included plenty of trendy lip stains and tinted lip balms in the mix, too.
Every one of the following products has passed the vibe check, the smudge test, and the layer inspection (even the most ideal shadow is not worth keeping on dry, crusty lips), which makes them the good winter lipstick colors of 2023.
But if you desire to try them out before the official first day of winter, no one’s going to ban you. You have to wait long enough to open your holiday gifts, so go ahead and treat yourself to one of these shades and start wearing it, like, now.
- Color statement matte lipstick in matte teal by Milani.
If you love a good winter berry, this deep plum will make you feel all hot and cosy inside. It’s one of my favorites drugstore lipsticks, which means not only are you going to desire to stock up on this formula, but thanks to the affordable cost, you’ll in fact be able to, too.
- Dior Addict Lip Glow in Plum
If you hear the words “lip balm” and immediately picture a colorless, medical-looking lip remedy, this tinted formula is about to blow your mind. This plum-purple lip color—made with cherry oil, shea butter, and sunflower and rice waxes—is everything holiday lip balm should be.
- Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick, Coffee Edition, in Caramel Collector
Although more orangey tones are better suited for the fall, this pretty terracotta shadow from the coffee-inspired collection deserves a permanent spot in your makeup bag.You, of course, know and love this waterproof lipstick formula, which is also ideal for slurping your matching coffee drink.
- Selena Gomez’s Lip Soufflé matte cream lipstick in Inspire is a rare beauty.
If you like to stick with the classics but also desire to try something new, go with a shadow you know and love—like this shining red lipstick—in a formula you have yet to try, like this whipped lip cream from Rare Beauty. Hey, if it’s good enough for Selena Gomez, it’s good enough for your holiday party.
- Lip fetish and divinyl lip shine in temptress by Pat McGrath Labs
Look, I enjoy a nice shine on my lips just as much as the next person, but the truth is that sticky lip shine can be icky and attracts hair. The fix? A lip color with the pigment of lipstick, the feel of lip balm, and the high shine of shine Thankfully, Pat McGrath built such a thing, and you can buy it in six different shades, like this berry one.
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- Lip and cheek stains by Elaluz.
If you have chronically chapped lips in the winter, stay away from matte liquid lipsticks and select a hydrating lip stain instead. This winter lip color is infused with hydrating coconut water and prickly pear extract, which is very high in antioxidants like vitamin E and fatty acids and will fill up your shriveled lips. And as for the color, rather than a large dose of pigment, this universal red has only a signal and is ideal for daytime.
- Rouge Artist Shine on Lipstick in 130 Jubilant Caramel by Make-up Forever
If you stocked up on light, caramel-colored fall lip colors this autumn, keep on wearing them this winter! A neutral shadow like this would go perfectly with tones of different winter makeup looks. Color aside, you’ll love how hydrating this lipstick formula feels on your lips, and you have hyaluronic acid to thank for that.
- Mented Cosmetics semi-matte lipstick in foxy brown
Keep this one in your bag for all those times when you’re feeling undecided. If you can’t decide between matte and cream lipstick, or whether to go with a red or a brown, let this lipstick settle the debate. This nude, red-brown shadow in a semi-matte finish is the ideal mix of everything and ideal for every occasion.
- Juvia’s places the velvety matte lipstick in cocoa.
If you desire a nude color but aren’t afraid to go a little bold, this nude velvet matte lipstick from Juvia’s Place comes in 12 different shades. However, if you’re looking for that wow factor, the shadow cocoa is the way to go. Not only will it make your lips pop with its deep, dark chocolate hue, but it will embed seamlessly and keep those BBs hydrated with the addition of hyaluronic acid.
- Colorprop is a lip crayon in cherry picnic.
If all you’re looking for is a sheer lipstick to go with your bold Smokey eye, these lip tint crayons deposit just enough colour to do the trick. Since it’s not a superb balm, you’ll have to reapply it every day, but when you see how good the shea butter, marula oil, and coconut oil feel rubbed into your lips, you’re going to want to.
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