Who says black is limited to the lash line? Coloring unexpected features is one of the easiest ways to create a head-turning look. And since we’re deep into the most creative makeup month of the year, why not experiment with the popular blackened hues of the season? We show you how to splash the newest inky shades across your face.
MAC Paint Pot in For Effect
Black gets a shimmering makeover with MAC’s newest holiday Paint Pot. Wear this gritty charcoal on your lids and fade the color toward your temples for a dramatically extended smoky eye.
Illamasqua Lipstick in Kontrol
Cyber-Goth meets just bitten with Illamasqua’s latest lip color. This black-based violet blue goes on smoothly and suits multiple complexions. It’s one of the most unique shades we’ve seen all season—try it with clean champagne-hued eyes and let your wicked grape lips do the talking.
Sally Hansen Crackle Overcoat in Ink Splatter
The crackle craze isn’t over just yet! Sally Hansen’s newest jet-black topcoat delivers an on-trend porcelain effect. For a softer, monochromatic spin on this typically bold texture, pair this glossy, crackled finish with a matte ebony base.
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Comments
Nov 23, 2011
Rose-Marie D.
Going to give this a try tomorow, probably. (This is me, thinking this look is AWESOME!)
Nov 05, 2011
Laura H.
I wear black lipstick fairly regularly :) but I hang out in the kind of places where it's not weird.
Oct 31, 2011
Lucy S.
I'm currently into the black eyeshadow look, but unsure of the dark lip.
Oct 30, 2011
Anna A.
I have the nail polish!!!:D It's a bit chunky on some uses but I get the hang of it after my first few fingers lol.
Oct 30, 2011
Je F.
LOVE this look!
Oct 29, 2011
Rebecca L.
Oct 29, 2011
Mallory R.
I miss MAC's Style Black collection. This is making me miss my favorite, Volcanic Ash Exfoliator :(
Oct 29, 2011
Letikia T.
That is amazing ! We should give black a try for more than just our lashline. I believe without blk our makeup looks wouldn't have such intensity !
Oct 29, 2011
Kaci W.
How ironic is it that I'm reading this article with black lips? (I'm doing a practice run on my Halloween costume--a Gothic queen!)
Oct 29, 2011
Icequeen v.
the lips look are good om her