Vamp up your make-up look this February with seven of the best dark lipstick shades

Words Joy Montgomery

It’s official: dark red lipstick is the beauty trend to note this season. Spotted on the runways of Marc Jacobs, Rodarte, Dior and Sibling, this vampish look is no longer the reserve of glamorous evening ‘dos, with chic daytime ensembles being toughened up with a slick of deep dark rouge.

From plum and berry to daring purple and blood red, there’s a shade to suit every skin tone. Ensure the look is kept modern with a flawless, dewy complexion and minimal eye make-up – a dash of black mascara will do.

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

Matte Revolution Lipstick in Glastonberry, £23; charlottetilbury.com 

CLINIQUE

Pop™ Lip Colour and Primer In Berry Pop, £16; clinique.co.uk

 

KEVYN AUCOIN

Lipstick in Black Dahlia, £28; net-a-porter.com

 

LORD & BERRY

20100 Lipstick Pencil in Tulip Red, £10; lookfantastic.com

NARS

Fall Colour Collection Audacious Lipstick in Bette, £24; narscosmetics.com

ZOEVA

Pure Velours Lips in The Outsider, £6.99; cultbeauty.com

RIMMEL

Lasting Finish Matte by Kate Moss, £5.49; boots.com