When we think of metallic beauty products, shimmery shadows or eye-catching nail polishes are what typically comes to mind. We don’t often think of lipsticks, but that is slowly changing thanks to new launches like Pat McGrath’s versatile Gold 001 and Kylie Jenner’s Metal Matte Lip Kits. Our obsession with traditional matte lipsticks shows no sign of waning but there is room in our makeup bags for a little variety. A lippie with a multifaceted finish can easily take a look from day to evening. Bonus: Applying a metallic lipstick requires a lot less skill than creating a sparkly smoky eye.
Don’t worry if you weren’t able to get your hands on Kylie’s metallic lip kit, there are many other options available. Whether you like a natural lip or a look-at-me color, there is a lippie for you. Here are eight metallic lipsticks that will bring a whole new dimension to your beauty look.
8 Metallic Lipsticks That You Will Love As Much As Kylie Jenner's Metal Lip Kits
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Upgraded Classics
The Metals give you jewel-like versions of your fave lip shades thanks to the addition of ultra fine metallic pearls. You don’t have to worry about the metallic finish completely drying out your pout. The lipsticks are formulated with high levels of natural waxes and oils for comfortable, shimmery wear.
Lipstick Queen The Metals Lipstick, $24 at Space NK Apothecary
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Small Package, Bold Look
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics’ Lip Tar packaging has gotten an update, but it is still the same high-impact formula. Swap your usual matte finish for a metallic version. New colors include pastel shades and neutrals as well as the original moody metals.
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar, $11.20 at Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
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Full of Shine
Finding a metallic lipstick that isn’t drying can be just as challenging as finding a matte one that doesn’t suck all the moisture from your kisser. These lippies have a non-drying formula that makes them comfortable to wear. Plus, they don’t fade, so your color will look as good at 7 p.m. as it did at 7 a.m.
Lancôme Color Design Sensational Effects Lipcolor, $23 at Ulta
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Easy to Pull Off
Even bold lipstick lovers can be intimidated by a metallic finish. These lipsticks are a great starting point. They are still packed with 3-D shimmering particles, but they come in a range of pretty nude and pink shades that anyone can wear. Promise.
Sephora Collection Rouge Shine Lipstick, $12.50 at Sephora
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Gorgeous Glaze
Too Faced has put a new spin on the 90s foil lip with these metallic liquid lipsticks. Unlike some lip products from decades past, these shimmering lipsticks are comfortable to wear. Choose from eight punchy shades that range from hot pink to vampy plum.
Too Faced Melted Metal Liquified Metallic Lipstick, $21 at Sephora
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Cool Packaging, Cooler Finish
You’ll fall for this lipstick because of the studded packaging alone, but you will like it even more when you open it up. The richly pigmented formula is available in a handful of look-at-me metallic shades. Because that isn’t enough to rave about, they also have a delectable crème brûlée scent.
Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick, $21 at Sephora
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Multifaceted
Enhance your lips with these 14 shimmering lip colors. They are made with Japanese pigments that reflect light, giving your lips a glistening finish without the need for a layer of goopy lip gloss on top.
Surratt Beauty Prismatique Lips, $36 at Net-a-Porter
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Bold Choice
These lipsticks are, well, wicked. They combine bold color with a multidimensional finish. For those who want more than a sparkling red or pink lipstick, the 12-piece collection also features bold shades like green, blue and even silver.
NYX Cosmetics Wicked Lippie, $5.99 at Ulta
