Vampy Makeup
The 20 Best Makeup Essentials For Beauty Girls With Cold, Dark Souls
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There's no shame in your vampy, badass girl game. We love a beauty junkie who can get in touch with her dark side. If you appreciate dark-colored cosmetics that give you an edgy look, you have come to the right place. We have rounded up the very best lipsticks, palettes, eyeliners, eye shadows, contour sticks, and more that will perfectly match your soul. These items are hard to resist, especially when the inky, rich tones are hot this season.
Don't put off your makeup shopping — now is the time to invest in these goodies. Treat yourself or buy them as gifts before the holiday season creeps up on you. We're guessing the products will be pretty irresistible once you browse through them all.
Ofra Cosmetics Signature Eye Shadow Set
The Ofra Cosmetics Signature Eye Shadow Set ($25) in Irresistible Smokey will give you a pigmented, head-turning look.
Too Faced Melted Latex Liquified High-Shine Lipstick — Bite Me
If you want shine, opt for Too Faced Melted Latex Liquified High-Shine Lipstick ($21) in Bite Me — it gives your lips a lacquer-like effect.
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner ($20) has a felt tip that makes applying it a breeze. It also stays on all day long without a single smudge.
Lord & Taylor Black Friday Kit in Smokey Eye
Every shimmery gray and black shade you could ever need is in this Lord & Taylor Black Friday Kit ($15).
Urban Decay Vice Liquid Lipstick
This Urban Decay Vice Liquid Lipstick ($18) stays on so well, you'll need to use makeup remover to take it off. Crimson Comfort Matte is a deep, rich red that's darker than the classics.
Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick
This Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick ($12, originally $21) has a yummy crème brulée scent. It comes in a variety of dark colors including Homegirl, a matte berry black.
Nars The Multiple
This Nars The Multiple stick ($39) comes in 10 shades; get both a lighter and darker one so you can highlight and contour your face.
CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Mascara
Dramatic eyes are easy to create with CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Mascara ($9). The brush holds lots of the formula, so your lashes get well-covered with its pigmented color. We like the Very Black shade because its inky hue makes any eye color pop.
Nars Dual-Intensity Eye Shadow
Apply Nars Dual-Intensity Eye Shadow ($29) in Titania for a highly pigmented pewter smoky eye. If you want just a touch of metallic, use an angled brush to put it on like an eyeliner.
Wet n Wild MegaLiner Liquid Eyeliner
Wet n Wild MegaLiner Liquid Eyeliner ($3) will give you a flawless cat eye. The formula itself is smooth and matte. All it takes is one coat to get a pleasing inky black effect.
Gucci Magnetic Color Shadow
Sweep this Gucci Magnetic Color Shadow Mono ($37) on your eyes for a metallic black effect perfect for evenings out.
NYX Professional Makeup In Your Element Lipstick
We love the sleek shininess of NYX Professional Makeup In Your Element Lipstick ($9) in Glossy Black. The lid has a magnetic closure, so you never have to worry about it going everywhere in your purse.
Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Contour
The Clinique Sculpting Contour Chubby Stick ($23) is long-lasting and oil-free, so you won't get any unwanted creases.
Urban Decay Eye Shadow
Urban Decay Eye Shadow ($19) in 1985 will give you the most opaque black color payoff you could ever imagine.
Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow
This Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow ($24) in Molten Midnight looks cool layered on top of eyeliner.
Tarte Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint
For those who prefer liquid lipstick, give Tarte Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint ($14, originally $20) in Naughty a try. The result will be a matte, inky look.
Saint Laurent Underground Couture Variation Ten-Color Expert Eye Palette
Treat yourself to this Saint Laurent Underground Couture Variation Ten-Color Expert Eye Palette ($95) — it has many five-star reviews.
L'Oréal Brow Stylist Frame and Set
For perfectly sculpted arches, fill them in with this L'Oréal Brow Stylist Frame and Set ($13). The cream pomade glides right on and stays put so you don't have to worry about smudging.
L'Oréal Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascara
Tthe L'Oréal Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascara ($10) is the holy grail of drugstore mascaras. We tested out the newest product and were obsessed with its thickening and lengthening powers.
Black Radiance Urban Identity Dual Eye Definer
This Black Radiance Urban Identity Dual Eye Definer ($3) comes in jade and bronze. One side is an eye shadow stick and the other side is a liner. With this product, you've got your eye look packed into one product. The slender design makes it great for travel.
