Best Lip Colors For Fall 2017
The 7 Best Lip Colors For Fall, All Approved by Beauty Editors
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Shopping for a new Fall eye shadow palette online? Easy. You know some of the shades will work. But picking the perfect lip color without actually trying it? Not so much. Lipstick shopping is like jeans shopping: it's difficult to know what will fit (your skin tone, in this case). To help make it easier on you, we've tested the season's new lip hues to round up the best. Here, you can see what the colors look like on to know if they're worth adding to your cart. Plus, we break down ingredients, applicators, and more!
Victoria's Secret Velvet Matte Cream Lip Stain in "Love"
"When it comes to matte lipsticks, I'll only wear ones that are comfy, with a soft, velvet feeling. I never thought to shop for lip products alongside lingerie, but the brand's Velvet Matte Cream Lip Stains actually have an amazing formula. The colors are super saturated and truly matte but aren't dehydrating at all. It feels like you have a nourishing balm on, but it looks like you're wearing an Instagram-ready Kylie Lip Kit liquid lipstick (or something of the like). Ingredients like vitamin E and olive oil create this cashmere-like feeling on the lips. That said, it doesn't transfer much, so you can eat, drink, and go about your day without worrying about it fading. My favorite shade is a brand new mauve-pink color called 'Love.' It's inspired by this VS perfume." — Lauren Levinson, senior editor, Beauty
Victoria's Secret Velvet Matte Cream Lip Stain in "Love"
NYX Slip Tease Full-Color Lip Oil in "I Woke Up Like This"
"For years I searched for a liquid lipstick that has great color payoff yet isn't drying. I finally found my perfect match with the NYX Slip Tease Full-Color Lip Oil. I love many of the color options in the line, but the mauve hue of 'I Woke Up Like This' is my perfect shade for Fall. It glides right on for a soft, smooth finish that never cracks or fades. I have been wearing this every single day, and I don't plan on stopping any time soon." — Macy Cate Williams, assistant editor, Shopping
NYC Slip Tease Full Color Lip Oil in "I Woke Up Like This"
NYC Slip Tease Full-Color Lip Oil in "I Woke Up Like This" ($5, originally $7)
Nars Audacious Lipstick in "Kirat"
"I have clumsy, shaky hands and apply my lipstick almost exclusively on the subway. In the past, I've stuck to neutral or soft-pink colors, since they're the most forgiving when it comes to accidental smudging. But for some reason (cough, cough — the current political climate — cough, cough), I'm drawn to a more goth look this Fall. My favorite so far is Nars Audacious Lipstick in 'Kirat' ($32). This dark plum shade comes in a creamy, long-lasting formula that makes me feel positively witchy whenever I wear it. The matte purple is so eye-catching that you'll need to plan a girls' night the second you buy it, but it's also appropriate enough for work. (Or, as I now call the office: Compliment City . . . because whenever I wear it, I get praise for days.)" — Alaina Demopoulos, editorial assistant, Beauty
Nars Audacious Lipstick in "Kirat"
Julep It's Whipped in "Bisou"
"My past experiences with matte liquid lipstick haven't been super successful. I'm definitely an eye-makeup girl, but I want to wear more lipstick. During the Summer I was able to wear light, creamy lipsticks with minimal upkeep. But come Fall, I was determined to try more matte lipsticks. I applied Julep It's Whipped Liquid Lipstick in 'Bisou' at my desk at work, not expecting much. Immediately I realized it wasn't as dry as other matte lipsticks, and the color was perfect for my skin tone and new blonde hair. The doe foot makes it super easy to apply, and the formula is long-lasting. I've worn it nearly every day since trying it a week ago, and I'll definitely be wearing it all season long." — Tori Crowther, assistant editor, UK
Julep It's Whipped in "Bisou"
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in "Hideaway"
"I have more lipsticks than I can count and look forward to cooler months when I can rock them more frequently. My perfect formula has to be opaque and creamy like the Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks. 'Hideaway' is the perfect everyday color for Fall; it's a little darker than my natural lip color and is a warm mauve hue that enhances my olive complexion. It feels comfortable on my lips and is versatile enough to wear throughout the colder months." — Sarah Siegel, editorial assistant, Shopping and Products
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in "Hideaway"
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Luminous Lipstick in "Bond Girl"
"I'm a total lip gloss and balm girl and rarely wear lipstick, but this season I'm committed to finding the perfect shade that will break that habit. Since I have fair skin and light hair, I wanted to find something that was dark but not too harsh. This Matte Revolution lipstick from Charlotte Tilbury is a supercreamy formula that doesn't dry out my lips. The 'Bond Girl' was the exact color I was looking for; it gives me a deep, rich look without being over the top." — Krista Jones, assistant editor, Shopping
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Luminous Modern-Matte Lipstick in "Bond Girl"
Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon in "Liquorice"
"Fall is my favorite time of year for makeup. I love, love, love dark lipsticks, and after Summer's pinks and neutrals, I've been itching to reunite with my berrys and vampy reds. This Bite Beauty Lip Crayon has become a favorite not only because of its deep oxblood shade, but also because of the way it's shaped: the supersharp tip works as a built-in lip liner for precise application. And, like all Bite's lipsticks, the formula is matte but as moisturizing as a lip balm, so there's no lip prepping required." — Kristina Rodulfo, editor, Beauty
