Luckily, the black lipstick trend isn’t escaping us in 2021.

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Keep scrolling for some gorgeous and totally wearable ways to rock black lipstick.

Liquid Onyx

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Amatte liquid formulais usually best for beginners for its ability to be precise.

black lined lips

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Fill in the rest for a cool, pigmented look.

Byrdie Tip

Look for a matte formula with a moisturizing element, to keep your lips hydrated.

This long-wearing formula packs a strong punch of pigment.

Joan Smalls wears black lipstick and blue eyeliner

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Opaque and Architectural

Not afraid to go bold?

A luxe, matte formula lends itself to show-stopping lips.

you’re free to even tryoverliningto give the illusion of a bigger pout.

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Imaxtree

Several years ago, KVD Beauty was created in Kat Von D’s tattoo shop.

Then, blend where the shades meet.

Its interesting yet simple, and it makes your lips look plumper.

FKA Twigs wears opaque black lipstick, subtle eye makeup, curly hair, and gold jewelry

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For liner with a saturated pigment and precise app, we love the NYX Cosmetics Retractable Lip Liner.

I like KVD Beauty’s Everlasting Lip Liner in Skully.

I like Wonderskin’s Wonder Blading Supreme Shine Lip Gloss."

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This formula by Wonderskin will send you into high-shine territory.

Fans love it because it’s hydrating without feeling sticky and lasts for hours.

It’s also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

Michelle Lee wears Fenty Beauty black lipstick and winged eyeliner

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Add tons of a black mascara, and you are done," she says.

It’s lightweight and non-drying, which can be hard to find in a matte formula.

All-Over Sparkles

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Black lipstick isn’t all serious business.

Model wears black lipstick with subtle sheen and multicolored eye makeup with glitter tears

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Were all for the shiny, but not sticky, formulas that last all day.

The brand’s extreme high-shine gloss takes any look to the next level by offering shimmer and mirror-like shine.

Use it on its own or as a topper to your lipstick for an added layer of shine.

Gigi Hadid wears matte black lipstick, black fur hooded coat, and white paint in hair

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Try matte black lips and a perfectly powdered face.

Black eye makeup may complement black lipstick without looking matchy-matchy or too jarring.

To keep your lipstick in place all day long, start with a lip primer.

“Primers are problem-solvers,” Bartlett explains.

To get the job done, Bartlett recommends MAC’s Prep + Prime Lip.

Artsy Ombre

With both black lip linerandblack lipstick, you’re free to go extra edgy.

For a more subtle ombre, Dorman suggests the reverse.

“Apply concealer around the lip line and into the middle of the lip.

Choose a [black] lipstick that has a buildable coverage.

Tap lipstick in the most opacity at the center of the lip with a finger or a brush.

Blend it gently into the concealer as you work out towards the lip line.

You make want to use a fluffy brush to blend smoothly,” she says.

Either way, Dorman says it’s important to exfoliate and moisturize the lips before adding product.