When we’re in the mood for an eye-catching yet universal lip colour, we often reach for bright red lipsticks. Instead of staying in your comfort zone, opt for slightly darker, edgier lip colours.
And you know why? Because according to our report on the hottest K-beauty trends for 2020, we are kissing goodbye to the extreme just-bitten look as makeup artists in the K-pop world opt for fuller, vampier looks.
While harshly lined lips are still foreign to K-beauty, this plumper lip look can be achieved by ensuring your lips are coloured to the edges, but blurred enough to retain a natural, youthful air.
A warm brick or deep burgundy shade will pair perfectly with a dewy makeup look. Check out our favourite vampy lipsticks below.
Perfect for transitioning from a bright red to something a tone darker, this shade is in between garnet to currant. Its formula delivers a subtle plumping effect and long-lasting hydration.
An extension of the Rouge a Levres Mat shade range, it delivers the same velvety matte finish and super smooth application. There is a high payoff in a single stroke with a staying power of up to six hours.
While a touch darker than their latest earthy brick colours, this crimson red shade is an edgy, easy to apply starter vampy lipstick. It leaves a matte finish with up to eight hours of wear.
Part of a tribute collection to Middle Eastern architecture, this dark lipstick has the same formula as the brand’s already iconic matte lipsticks. It comes with a creamy rich texture and a matte finish.
For a deeper and more mature shade, go with this Tom Ford full-coverage lipstick. Containing moisturising agents like murmuru butter and rosehip seed oil, it keeps the lips smooth and moisturised throughout.