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Vegan, cruelty-free, PETA-certified.
Get it from Amazon for $16 or Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics for $17 (available in 42 more colors).
As seen on @vesselofblood
Vegan and cruelty-free.
Promising review: "I own Salem and Black Velvet and will always love wearing them! Lasts for hours!" —Victoria Bright
Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in 43 more colors).
Paraben-, and cruelty-free.
Promising review: "This lipstick is very dramatic and looks great on my cool ivory-colored skin. The application is smooth and even, and it stays put. I have mature skin with slight lines around my lips, but this lipstick is the first I've found that doesn't bleed into them. I would rate it 10/10." —Catherine
Get it from Nordstrom or Charlotte Tilbury for $34.
As seen on @swatchesandstethoscopes
Cruelty-free.
Promising review: "Bought this for my Guardians of the Galaxy Gamora costume and it was perfect. Easy to apply, super dark green. I'm not sure why there are so many reviews saying that there isn't much coverage. Yes, I had to reapply it after I ate anything, but that's expected. I used black eyeliner to help outline and define my lips, before adding the green lipstick." —cmyk
Get it from Amazon for $10.01 (available in five more colors).
Get it from Black Moon Cosmetics for $18.
As seen on @odessisfawn
Vegan and cruelty-free.
Promising review: "Lasted legit all day! Beautiful, rich color. The only downside is the dry feeling, but that's to be expected with matte lipstick. I'll definitely be buying more colors!" —Lyla Puggioni
Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in 43 more colors).
As seen on @caitmarks
Promising review: "Everyone has their shade of red, but this is the favorite I've found so far. I always get compliments when I wear it. Don't be fooled, it's a dramatic color, but definitely a crowd pleaser!" —S. Anderson
Get it from Amazon for $6.89.
Promising review: "This is my new go-to lip color. It's a beautiful grayish brown that complements my skin color so well. I think this color would look great on anyone and it's very trendy. I love that it doesn't dry my lips out but is a beautiful matte finish. It apply so smooth and creamy and is perfectly pigmented. You will have to reapply after you eat as it doesn't stain you lips. But I love that because I don't get build up. I highly recommend!!" —Amanda
Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (available in 20 more colors).
Vegan, paraben-, sulfate-, phthalate-, and cruelty-free.
Promising review: "LOVE this lipstick! I have Lovecraft and Nayeon. One-swipe color that is so smooth! I often forget I'm wearing it. It does last, but not forever. I reapply twice per day. Reapplying may be annoying, but for my dry skin, this is perfect. My only issue is the cap always wants to come off in my purse or back pack." —rlochness
Get it from Sephora for $21.
As seen on @jennymmua
Promising review: "I absolutely love this lipstick! I got in the shade 931B-Video Vixen because I was looking for a vampy look. I fell in love the minute I put it on. The color is exactly what I was looking for, a deep wine color. The consistency is creamy, not too runny, nor dry. It dries out relatively fast and has a final matte finish." —Mariale Ojeda
Get it from Amazon for $4.68.
Paraben-, sulfate-, and phthalate-free.
Promising review: "Kale, Squid Ink, and Black Truffle are so beautifully formulated. The pigment is high, but because it is a lipstick, it's runny. A great lip pencil keeps the shade in place, but it isn't long lasting and retouching is a must, but then again, it's lipstick — it comes with the territory. Worth the price for all-natural ingredients and if you're a big time lip licker, the flavor tastes great, too." —beckysee13
Get it from Sephora for $26.
Vegan, paraben-, and cruelty-free.
Promising review: "I have Bow N arrow, Witches, Dagger, Dreamer, Requiem, and Exorcism. They're super pigmented, not too drying, and are really easy to ombre with. I'm a big fan of unusual pigmented lipsticks and so far these are definitely my favorites!" —KaelanL
Get it from Sephora for $20.
As seen on @lolitadiamond
Paraben-, phthalate-, sodium lauryl sulfate-, talc-, and cruelty-free.
Promising review: "I've eaten, brushed my teeth, and performed hour-long concerts wearing these lipsticks without them budging. Chill Zone and Some Nerve were two colors I thought would never in a million years look good with my skin tone, but they actually ended up being my favorites." —theemilytaylor
Get it from Sephora for $24.
As seen on @jessicahazemua
Promising review: "This color is so rich. I wear it alone for a deep berry color. I also mix it with my Cranberry Stiletto for a deep vampire blood red lip." —Felecia S.
Get it from Beauty Bakerie for $20.
Promising review: "I LOVE THIS LIPSTICK! It's beautiful. It's matte but it goes on so smoothly and looks great. I like it better than MAC's mattes. and it's more affordable than MAC, as well. It's very true to color." —J. Coulter
Get it from Amazon for $1.99.
Vegan, paraben-, and cruelty-free.
Promising review: "I own two of the colors from this collection and I love them. I love how light the formula is and it doesn't seem to dry out my lips too bad (as a liquid lip would). The colors are super pigmented and aren't streaky at all!" —akashamichelle
Get it from Sephora for $20.
As seen on @iamleah
Cruelty-free.
Promising review: "This lipstick is amazing. It's so pretty. Deep red, I wear it with NYX Deep Purple lip liner. It's creamy and blends well." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.75.
Promising review: "One of my favorite lippies, hands down!! It's so creamy and applies amazingly. Once dried, it's not going anywhere anytime soon, unless you REALLY want it to! I freaking love it." —Danielle R.
Get it from Beauty Bakerie for $20.
Promising review: "I've been using MAC's Diva lipstick since they invented the color. I haven't really varied since. My makeup kit now is pretty small, about five items. I think limitations make creativity." —Marilyn Manson
Get it from Nordstrom for $17 or Amazon for $25.50.
And read the awesome interview in which MM reveals all his makeup secrets to The Fader here.
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