10 Decadent Holiday Party Lipsticks That Will Make Your Mouth Look Amazing on Instagram
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Finding the perfect lipstick finish (matte, but not flat or drying) and shade (bright, but still refined) can seem like a never-ending task. After all, just when you think you've found your signature formula, a new season of upgrades is waiting for you around the corner.
That pressure only increases when it comes time for the holidays — everything is dialed up several notches, and you need a richer or sparklier lip to rise to the occasion.
We hear you, which is why we've taken the liberty of rounding up drool-worthy lipsticks that are as luxurious on the inside as they look on the outside.
From a garnet that will help you channel that Old Hollywood glam to a metallic plum that will bring spice to everything nice, keep reading for 10 picks that will take your holiday party look to the next level.
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Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Spiced Plum
Spice up your life with this limited-edition lipstick from Bite Beauty's Amuse Bouche collection ($26). It features a metallic finish for added edge and is made of natural and food-grade ingredients so you don't need to worry about licking your lips.
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L'Oréal Paris x Balmain Paris in Confidence
This subtle lipstick from L'Oréal Paris' collaboration with Balmain ($14) gets a sparkly update with little golden flecks. Wear it as is or up the ante by topping it off with a high-shine lip gloss.
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Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Dazzling Lights Edition Lipstick in Le Rouge
This deep red shade from the Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Dazzling Lights collection ($37) complements a wide range of skin tones. We give it bonus points for the festive firework detailing along the lipstick and gold case.
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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Starlit Hyper-Glitz Lipstick in Gravity
This intergalactic-themed lipstick from the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Holiday 2017 collection ($19) features a buildable chrome sheen for customizing your special effects. Unlike some other glitter products, it also glides on smooth and is supermoisturizing (similar to a balm).
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Too Faced Melted Matte Lipstick in Candy Cane
This hot pink-red shade formula from Too Faced ($21) goes on like a gloss (great for really getting into those corners) and dries into a bold matte that won't budge. It also gives off a sweet peppermint mocha scent in case you find yourself under the mistletoe.
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Estée Lauder Pure Color Love Lipstick in Juiced Up
This rich burgundy shade from the Estée Lauder Pure Color Love collection ($22) is as sophisticated as it is stunning. The formula is also infused with a blend of superfruits, such as pomegranate, mango, and acai power oils for keeping lips nurtured (especially important for mattes as they can tend to be drying).
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Lancôme L'absolu Rouge Lipstick in Peut-Etre
Make every day feel special with this soft pink rouge from Lancôme ($32). The satiny finish provides a natural-looking sheen, and the formula contains Pro-Xylane and vitamin E for keeping lips hydrated and healthy over time.
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Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick in Obsessed!
Say hello to your new obsession. This lipstick from the Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance collection ($38) strikes the perfect balance between orange and red for a fresh-meets-classic shade that commands the room. The lipstick-clad case and tube only add to its coolness factor.
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Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Rebel
Feminine mauve gets an edgy upgrade in this new shade from Urban Decay's Vice collection ($17), which features a light metallic shimmer throughout. We especially love how creamy it feels on the lips (we couldn't stop rubbing them together!).
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Dior Beauty Diorific Rouge Khol in Intense Garnet
This new garnet-inspired lipstick from Dior Beauty's Diorific Rouge Khol collection ($38) oozes Old Hollywood glam. Swipe it on to add some retro flare to any party look (the velvety-matte formula will stay put for hours).