Chocolate and burgundy lips: this season's trend

With cold weather and the holidays here, chocolate and burgundy lips are the trend of the season. They are deep, elegant and surprisingly versatile shades: wear them intense for a dinner or blurred for every day. Plus, they flatter almost every skin tone when you pick the right undertone.

In this guide we show you how to choose your ideal shade, how to apply it without looking heavy and how to pair it with lip oil for a more modern finish.

Why dark shades are back

Nineties brown lips are back with a softer twist. Today they are worn with glowing skin, natural brows and juicy finishes. Burgundy, meanwhile, is a holiday classic refreshed with blur textures and gradients.

• Chocolate: warm brown, from latte to deep cocoa.
• Burgundy: deep red with a violet base, like red wine.
• Black cherry: a middle ground between the two, perfect for night.

How to choose your shade by skin tone

Fair skin

Try chocolates with a pink base or soft burgundies. If a shade feels too strong, blur it with your finger for a lighter effect.

Medium or olive skin

Cinnamon browns, deep terracotta and red-leaning burgundies look gorgeous. This skin tone has the most room to play with the trend.

Deep skin

Go for intense chocolates, plum and deep burgundy. A dark brown liner combined with clear lip oil creates a very flattering look.

Step by step for flawless dark lips

1. Hydrate first. Dark shades show every flake. Apply lip oil a few minutes before and blot the excess.
2. Line precisely. Use a liner in the same shade or slightly darker. Start at the cupid's bow and follow your natural shape.
3. Fill in with liner. Coloring the whole lip with pencil creates a base that helps color last.
4. Apply lipstick. Use a brush for more control, especially with very intense shades.
5. Clean up the edges. A cotton swab with a bit of concealer sharpens the line for a polished finish.

Daytime version: blurred and juicy

If dark lips feel like too much for the office or class, try this version:

• Apply color only in the center and blend outward with your finger.
• Finish with a layer of lip oil to soften the intensity.
• Keep the rest of the face light: mascara, soft blush and brushed brows.

How to pair the rest of your makeup

• Eyes: softly blended brown or copper shadows, or just mascara.
• Cheeks: peach or terracotta blush.
• Skin: a glowing or velvety finish balances the intensity of the lip.

Mistakes to avoid

• Applying dark shades on dry lips.
• Overlining far beyond your natural lip line with intense colors.
• Pairing with equally intense eyes if you want a balanced look.
• Forgetting to touch up after eating.

Find it at BeautyRosee

Find liners, blur liquid lipsticks and more seasonal shades in our Makeup collection. To prep and soften your lips, use our Ultra Hydrating Lip Oil, available in the Lip Oils collection with packs of 1 for $10, 3 for $25 or 5 for $35. And do not miss the latest in New Arrivals.

Frequently asked questions

Do chocolate lips flatter everyone?

Yes, as long as you choose the right undertone. Fair skin usually looks best with pinkish chocolates and deep skin with intense, warm browns.

How do I keep burgundy lipstick from bleeding?

Line and fill the whole lip with pencil before lipstick, blot the excess with a tissue and apply a second thin layer.

Can I wear lip oil over dark lipstick?

Yes. Apply a thin layer to the center of the lower lip for a juicy finish without moving the color too much.

Which shade is best for a holiday dinner?

Burgundy and black cherry are ideal for night. For something more relaxed, a blurred chocolate with lip oil is elegant and easy to wear.

Dare to wear the season's shades

Chocolate or burgundy, intense or blurred: this trend adapts to your style. Explore our lipsticks and lip oils, find your favorite shade and wear seasonal lips at every celebration.