25 Non-Traditional Lipsticks from Latinx Beauty Brands That You’ll Want to Wear
There are so many beautiful, tried-and-true options when it comes to lipsticks in our favorite hues — nudes, reds, pinks, and burgundies
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There are so many beautiful, tried-and-true options when it comes to lipsticks in our favorite hues — nudes, reds, pinks, and burgundies. But sometimes, we want to try something completely different that will automatically turn some heads. We are talking about the other options in the beauty crayon box, like oranges, blues, greens, and greys. These are the colors that make your heart beat faster, while you’re wondering, can I pull these colors off? Yes, m’ijas, you can!
In fact, we wanted to share 25 completely out-of-the-box lip hues that we can’t wait to try out for ourselves. Check them out, grab them, and have fun trying out lip colors you never would have experimented with. Beauty is all about having fun, and these colors are definitely that.
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Melt Cosmetics Lipstick in Bane
Sometimes you just want your lipstick as dark as you can get it. Melt Cosmetics’ Bane is a matte black lippie that looks goth, glam, and cool — all at the same time. You can wear it with a minimal eye, or balance out the aesthetic with matching black eye makeup.
Available at meltcosmetics.com, $19
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Kat von D Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Orale
Just because Halloween and Thanksgiving have come and gone, doesn’t mean you have to stop wearing those rich, orange-y fall colors. Kat von D has a bold, “electric pumpkin” liquid lipstick, called Orale, that will give such a pop of color to your makeup looks.
Available at katvondbeauty.com, $20
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Necromancy Cosmetica Lipstick in Segunda Plaga
The brand Necromancy Cosmetica is known for having very unique, moody shades for lipstick. One that we wanted to point out is Segunda Plaga, a “froggy dark green” that is so reptilian and swampy — but in a great way!
Available at necromancycosmetica.com, $16
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Reina Rebelde Bold Lip Color Stick in Moreton
When you want something different, but a little more mainstream in terms of lip color, a deep purple is a beautiful bet. Reina Rebelde’s Moreton is one of their Fall Favorites, and we see why. The hue is so beautifully rich and plummy, and perfect for a moody holiday lip.
Available at reinarebelde.com, $16
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Melt Cosmetics Liquid Set Lipstick in Mariachi
Purple is the color of royalty, and you will feel regal — yet also badass — in Melt Cosmetics’ super-pigmented, metallic, royal purple lipstick called Mariachi. The stand-out hue is part of the brand’s Amor Eterno Collection.
Available at meltcosmetics.com, $16
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Atomic Makeup Lip in Foxy
Nudes are effortless and usually just the right amount of color for a makeup look. But sometimes they can feel a little boring. For something a bit different but still close enough to neutral nude, try Foxy by Atomic Makeup, a “sweet honey brown.” Added bonus? The formula is infused with hydrating CBD, which has anti-inflammatory properties.
Available at atomicmakeup.com, $15.60
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Kat von D Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Woolf
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Kat von D Beauty is another brand that likes to go in unique directions when it comes to their lipstick color selections. You will find so many different choices, including Woolf, a “smoky gray” you won’t see everywhere else.
Available at katvondbeauty.com, $8
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Necromancy Cosmetica Lipstick in Ancient Queen
Metallic lipstick adds a touch of luxury and shine that is perfect this time of the year. Necromancy offers a bold, “gold metallic matte” lipstick, named Ancient Queen, that is both antique-y and unique.
Available at necromancycosmetica.com, $16
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Luna Magic Beauty Lipstick in BonBon
BonBon is the name of this lipstick by Luna Magic Beauty. It is a vibrant, cool pink that packs a punch. Wear this when you want to instantly brighten your makeup look and your mood.
Available at lunamagic.com, $6
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Necromancy Cosmetica Lipstick in Necromantia
One should not be afraid of blues when it comes to lipstick — they’re surprisingly very flattering! One gorgeous hue worth trying is Necromancy Cosmetica’s Necromantia. It is a night-sky-like “metallic navy blue,” with a matte finish. Try swapping out your go-to burgundies and dark browns with this slightly different option!
Available at necromancycosmetica.com, $16
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Reina Rebelde Bold Lip Color Stick in Tatuaje
Another Reina Rebelde hue we recommend swiping on your lips for something fresh and different is Tatuaje. The blackberry color, which is dark and inky, yet still shows a rich pop of purple, has a satin finish that offers a bit of shine.
Available at reinarebelde.com, $16
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Melt Cosmetics Lipstick in Tomboy
Grey lipsticks are an edgier alternative to all those nude lipsticks you already have. One we totally want to try out is Tomboy by Melt Cosmetics. The brand describes the hue as “a boisterous moss grey with neutral undertones so everyone can enjoy it.”
Available at meltcosmetics.com, $19
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Kat von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Dagger
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Another grey lippie we recommend adding to your lipstick rotation is Kat von D Beauty’s Dagger. This grey is a cobblestone color, with a visible blue tint to it. Wouldn’t this be a great choice for several winter-y looks?!
Available at katvondbeauty.com, $8
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Kat von D Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Tank Girl
While you’re on the Kat von D Beauty site checking out the other lipsticks we recommended, add Tank Girl to that list. The “muted olive green” color is totally unexpected, but how many times have you used the color as a neutral in clothing? Use the same concept here in makeup!
Available at katvondbeauty.com, $20
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Melt Liquid Set Lipstick in Circuit
“Deep steel blue” is how Melt Cosmetics describes the moody, yet all-around-classic color that is Circuit. Hues like this one is a good reminder to think of colors you use all the time in fashion, decor, and more to inform your next, cool, new lipstick choices.
Available at meltcosmetics.com, $19
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Kat von D Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Blue Blooded
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The blue mood continues with Kat von D Beauty’s Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Blue Blooded. This blue is brighter and punchier, described by the brand as a “royal blue.” It’s a fun option for those moments when you want all the attention on you, which makes it a great choice for those upcoming holiday parties!
Available at katvondbeauty.com, $20
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Melt Cosmetics Lipstick in Monarcha
We now go to the warm side of the color wheel with this cheery, vibrant orange hue. Monarcha is another rich color from Melt Cosmetics’ Amor Eterno Collection, described as a “spiritual mandarin color,” with a soft texture and citrusy tone will remind you of beautiful butterflies.”
Available at meltcosmetics.com, $19
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Melt Cosmetics Liquid Set Lipstick in Toke
Another dark hue you should try out is Toke by Melt Cosmetics. It’s an edgy “dank forest green,” no doubt inspired by marijuana and part of the brand’s Holiday 2018 Smoke Sessions Collection.
Available at meltcosmetics.com, $19
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Kat von D Beauty Studded Kiss Creme Lipstick in Marigold
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The Studded Kiss Creme Lipstick capsule collection gave us this cheery lipstick named Marigold. The matte, “golden yellow” lippie is perfect for those days when you need to add an extra bit of sunshine to the mix. Kat von D Beauty claims that this lipstick, a “super-limited edition shade,” is “the creamiest, most cushiony and unbelievably pigmented lipstick to ever cross your lips.”
Available at katvondbeauty.com, $8
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Necromancy Cosmetica Lipstick in Ophidian
“Metallic dark forest-y green” is how Necromancy Cosmetica describes the deep, dark, and moody verdant hue that is Ophidian. Wouldn’t it make an unexpected yet color-appropriate choice for the holidays?! Wear green lips while everyone else is rocking red!
Available at necromancycosmetica.com, $16
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Kat von D Beauty Studded Kiss Creme Lipstick in Zero
Lighter lipstick colors don’t have to be demure. Kat von D Beauty has a hue named Zero that proves this. The “satin-matte dove grey” that definitely gives off a lavender tint and gothy vibes. This is another fun alternative to nude that has so much more attitude and interest.
Available at katvondbeauty.com, $8
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Melt Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick in Atomic Radioactive
Who doesn’t want to try a lipstick with the name Atomic Radioactive?! This super bright, super pigmented hue looks just how it sounds. It’s a pop of “fundamental magenta liquid set lipstick with flashing microscopic iridescent blue molecules.” Next level color for those next level moments in life.
Available at meltcosmetics.com, $19
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Melt Cosmetics Liquid Set Lipstick in Fiesta
Needless to say, Melt Cosmetics is definitely a good destination for finding unique, fun lip colors. and that the Amor Eterno Collection is fuego. The third vibrant lip color in the collection is Fiesta, a “brilliant strawberry sorbet liquid lipstick” that is so bright and fun. It gives off total vintage vibes but fits in perfectly with the latest, long-lasting neon trend.
Available at meltcosmetics.com, $19
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Necromancy Cosmetica Lipstick in Ghoul Queen
Just because it’s no longer Halloween season, doesn’t mean you can’t rock a lipstick shade named Ghoul Queen. The matte “minty light blue” hue would look great any day of the year. We do, however, see it as part of several super-cool, winter-perfect makeup looks.
Available at necromancycosmetica.com, $16
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Atomic Makeup Silky-Matte Lipstick in Lexington
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We are leaving this cosmetics roundup on a warm, rich, and holiday-perfect note. That’s some of the attributes of Lexington, an out-of-the-box yet totally wearable “warm leafy brown” that will literally shine in fall, winter, and beyond.
Available at atomicmakeup.com, $9.60
