Oxblood Lipstick Alternatives
We are not immune to the vampy charms of oxblood, the ultra-deep, burgundy-meets-maroon-meets plum hue thats the lip shade of the moment. But theres more than one way to sport a sexy lip and right now, there are too many hot colors on t
By Tia Williams
We are not immune to the vampy charms of oxblood, the ultra-deep, burgundy-meets-maroon-meets plum hue that's the lip shade of the moment. But there's more than one way to sport a sexy lip – and right now, there are too many hot colors on the shelves to be ignored. From a punky-perfect ultraviolet gloss to a femme fatale scarlet stain, here are eight non-oxblood ways to amp up your lip look this season!
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This creamy, blue-based hot pink shade is as fierce, festive, and funky-cool as its name. So good paired with amethyst liner and spiky lashes.
MAC Glamour Daze Holiday 2012 Lipstick in Outrageously Fun, $17, maccosmetics.com
MAC Glamour Daze Holiday 2012 Lipstick in Outrageously Fun, $17, maccosmetics.com
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A bold slash of cool-girl coral on your pout? Sexy in the extreme – you can't go wrong. Plus, this one's infused with shea butter for kiss-me moisture.
Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Mandarin, $19, macys.com
Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Mandarin, $19, macys.com
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Leave it to Tom Ford to dream up this dangerously chic, metallic copper gloss. The best part? It's wildly glamorous on all skin tones, from porcelain to mahogany.
Tom Ford Beauty Ultra Shine Lip Gloss in Naivete, $45, neimanmarcus.com
Tom Ford Beauty Ultra Shine Lip Gloss in Naivete, $45, neimanmarcus.com
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Equal parts gutsy and glam, this super-sheeny violet gloss is so statement-making on its own, you'll barely need any other makeup.
Maybelline ColorSensational High Shine Gloss in Raspberry Reflections, $7,ulta.com
Maybelline ColorSensational High Shine Gloss in Raspberry Reflections, $7,ulta.com
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Sometimes the most effective come-hither pout is a natural-looking one. This sheer, glimmering pale pink lets your own lip color shine through while adding a dose of luscious shimmer.
Stila Lip Glaze in Kaleidoscope, $22, sephora.com
Stila Lip Glaze in Kaleidoscope, $22, sephora.com
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Perfect for the holiday season, this poppy-red matte pencil says "kiss me" in, like, twelve different languages – especially since it's spiked with collagen-boosting, lip-plumping ingredients.
Tarte LipSurgence Matte Lip Stain in Fiery, $24, beauty.com
Tarte LipSurgence Matte Lip Stain in Fiery, $24, beauty.com
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Nude Scene
This season, all our favorite beauty brands debuted a Sixties-style, pale nude. This creamy caramel-rose shade is especially devastating paired with a major smoky eye.
Dior Nude Rouge Lipstick in Charnelle, $32, Nordstrom.com
Dior Nude Rouge Lipstick in Charnelle, $32, Nordstrom.com
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A soft berry lip is just so versatile – from a corporate lunch meeting to cocktails-and-kisses after work, this shade always makes you look perfectly pulled-together.
Cover Girl Outlast Smoothwear Lipcolor in Berry Satin, $8, drugstore.com
Cover Girl Outlast Smoothwear Lipcolor in Berry Satin, $8, drugstore.com
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