Our Favorite Plum Lipsticks

Your vanity may be stocked with classic red and pink lipsticks, but what about pretty purple hues? Wearing dark colored lipstick is easier than you think. Here are few tips and tricks:

First, when shopping for a plum lipstick, take it for a test drive. Bring a cotton swab with you and see if it brightens your face or makes you look tired. If it lightens your complexion, that’s the shade for you. 

Apply with a lip brush. This will be easier to swipe on for an even finish. Also, apply with a liner afterward. 

Skip the glossy finish. Applying gloss on top can look messy and may cause the color to bleed onto your skin. If you want to apply gloss after lipstick, only apply to the center of your lips. 

We’ve rounded up our favorite deep hued shades that are trending right now.  Check out our top five plum lipstick picks.

bareMinerals 100% Natural Lipcolor in Plum Brulee ($15)

Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Plum Scene ($20)

Givenchy Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick in Black Plum ($30)

Bite Beauty Luminous Crème Lipstick in Mulberry ($24)

L’Oreal Paris Infallible Le Rouge Lipstick in Persistent Plum ($10)