If you’re anything like us, you spent the majority of summer counting down the days until fall. Because in addition to bearable morning commutes and super-cozy clothing, fall means it’s officially time to swap out your sheer, barely there lipsticks for the boldest and deepest colors of the year.
So to prep you for what is, quite possibly, our favorite beauty season of all time, we combed through every single new drugstore lipstick for a roundup of the shades you’re required to try right now. Ahead, you’ll find crazy-cool greens; bright, vampy reds; coffee browns; deep mauves; and more—all under $14. Get shopping, below.
Maybelline’s creamy, non-drying matte is back in brand-new shades. For the most daring (and Halloween-obsessed) is Serpentine: a super-bold yet quite wearable metallic green.
Revlon's cult-loved Super Lustrous Lipstick recently got a new capsule collection with six new shades inspired by different cities around the globe. This golden hue drew inspiration from Milan and pairs perfectly with the jewel tones you're bound to wear this season.
Fall is the season to wear bold lipstick, and nothing is better than a hot fuschia shade to start the season off with a bang. With a matte finish, this lipstick ensures long-wear staying power through the day and the most vibrant color payoff.
Rimmel’s "Plum This Show" lipstick might be the brightest, boldest purple we’ve ever seen. The lightweight but smudge-proof formula leaves lip with a plum stain throughout the night.
This $5 powerhouse of a lipstick is about to give your department store varieties a run for their money. Velvety and moisturizing, "Vampy Violet" is the perfect statement shade.
Pixi’s Evening Rose is a soft pinkish mauve that’s flattering on a variety of skin tones. Plus, the super-pigmented matte formula stays put throughout the day.
A 100% vegan and cruelty-free formula, Pacifica’s Velvet Kiss offers lips the prettiest, red-brown hue.
This metallic, denim-blue liquid lipstick is infused with vitamin E and argan oil for a soft, shiny finish.
This dark purple lipstick is everything and more, and the most chic color to wear out on a chilly fall evening.
The perfect brown plum, this velvet texture lipstick can be worn from day into night, a great fall lipstick staple.
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