The Best Black Lipsticks, According To Makeup Pros

There are few one-ingredient looks that will take you from an ordinary Friday afternoon to the costume party you were 75% sure you were skipping until 10 minutes before you called your Uber. The single add-on that will offer the coolest transformation for a spooky party look? A killer black lipstick.

Whether you’re looking to sport a black pout for a themed occasion or a casual gothic look, dark lipstick is an accessory of its own. Tie your hair back, turn your lips jet black, add a choker if you have one and all of a sudden you're edgy and slightly scary without trying too hard. Think: Wednesday Addams. You’ll look festive enough to pass at any dark themed event, but beyond that, we’re for wearing all black and inky lipstick year round, no Halloween required. 

To get you there, we tapped TikTok creators and professional makeup artists for the best black lipsticks. From mattes to nuanced gloss, find nine foolproof dark lipsticks for all things spooky and beyond, ahead.