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They’re edgy, they’re cool, and yes, you can pull ’em off.

Black lipstick doesn’t have to be scary. Heck, it’s 2021 and if you haven’t tried wearing black lipstick yet, you’re behind the times. Not only is it edgy, but if you pair it with a deep smokey eye—or better yet, a contrasting neutral shadow—you’ve got yourself one hell of a look.

The dark saturated drama that can be achieved with black lipstick is a case in point alone. However, not just any black lipstick will cut it. When you’re playing with a lip color that deep, you best believe you’re going to need a top-of-the-line formulation to ensure your lips don't flake, fade, or dry out on you before the day is over.

And if you thought I was going to wax poetic about how great black lipstick is and not provide you with the greatest ones on the market, you’re sadly mistaken. So today, I bring to you the 18 best black lipsticks around that you need to add to your beauty stash ASAP. Thank me later, only after you get all those compliments, of course.

To start off this best list on a high, I present to you the KVD Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in an aptly-suited name: witches. This matte baby will last you all day long, plus, it’ll give you an intensely dark pigment. All your dark lipstick dreams will be exceeded with this bb.

This hybrid lippy has a formula that combines the pigment of lipstick with the benefits of a lip balm. What you get is an incredible mousse-like formula that is deeply pigmented and hydrating.

If you’re anything like me, you need to line your lips if you’re playing with a dark lipstick shade. This set makes it convenient: You’ll get a deep eye/lip liner pencil and a black matte velvet liquid lipstick.

The best feature of this black lipstick is the shape of the actual product. The long design mimics a lip brush, making it the easiest application ever—which is definitely something that you’re gonna need if you’re playing with such a deep shade. 

You don’t usually think of a matte lipstick as “creamy,” but this lipstick glides on your lips, thanks to its incredibly smooth formula. Say goodbye to patchy, dry lips.

So you want to try black lipstick, but you’re not ready to go all out with a highly pigmented shade. Listen, I feel you. This Lip Fetish lip blam by Queen Pat McGrath won’t turn your lips black, per se, but it will provide an incredibly light wash of color that is unique to each wearer.

We can’t round up the best black lipsticks without including a bomb black lip gloss. This Blackberry Pie shade is the perfect addition to any of the lipsticks on this list. If you’re not feeling that matte look, pop this bb on (for under seven bucks) to change it up and add a bit of shiiiiine.

If you’re feeling a little ~luxurious~, why not drop a little $$$ on a Gucci lipstick? I mean, who knew they made such an incredible, creamy satin finish lipstick in black?!

This best-selling liquid lipstick is praised for its creamy and weightless consistency. The product is full coverage, long-lasting, and transfer-proof, which is essential for any black shade.

Sure, the classic matte formulas are nice and all, but why not have a little fun by adding a pop of glitter to your black lipstick?! The added squalene butter will leave your lips hydrated AF, while the gel base will keep your lips shiny allll day long.

The thing about wearing black lipstick is, well, it would be a disaster if all of a sudden it smeared all over. Think about it: A little bit of water accidentally graces your lips and suddenly, you’re a mess. This formulation by Smashbox will keep your lips in place all day long, even if you have a run-in with a little H2O.

This black matte lipstick by Nars makes it feel like you *literally* have nothing on your lips. Other people may not miss that you’re wearing a black lip, but you’ll sure as hell forget.

Give this bb a shake and apply directly to your lips. It’s so pigmented that you won’t need a liner or touch-ups throughout the day. Drops mic, adds to cart.

With just this one product, you can create the ultimate smokey eye, wear the edgiest blush, or pack on the deepest and most pigmented black lipstick out there. Talk about a bang for your buck.

This highly pigmented black lip crayon can be used as both a lip liner and lipstick. It has a creamy feel like that of a liquid lipstick but is formulated as a lip crayon for easy use.

One of the OG matte liquid lipsticks on the market is the MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour (can you say tongue twister?!). Due to its reputation as one of the most matte products on the market, it’s been a favorite in the beauty community for quite some time.

If you’re an OG fan of the NYX suede matte lip liners, you’ll be pleased to know that they make a range of lipsticks based on the very same formula. You don’t have to worry about this matte gothic black shade drying out on you, it’s specially formulated to keep your lips lookin’ smooth allll day long. 

If you’re looking for a vegan product that delivers, gothic makeup brand Necromancy has an incredible black lipstick with the prettiest—and most subtle—golden undertone.