Black Lipstick reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 244 Reddit reviews across 20 subreddits and 69 posts to rank the best Black Lipstick brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Makeup, r/MakeupAddiction, r/GothStyle, r/GothFashion, r/MakeUpAddictionUK. Top-rated brands include Black Moon Cosmetics (4.8/5), KVD (4.5/5), Beauty Bakerie (4.8/5).
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Reviews244
Subreddits20
Posts69
Brands43
Products77
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#1
Black Moon Cosmetics
4.8
(26)
"*Black Moon Cosmetics in Sleepwalker."
"Black Moon Cosmetics - Sleepwalker is my favorite black liquid lipstick."
"As always, I'm gonna suggest Black Moon Cosmetics Sleepwalker."
"Black Moon Cosmetics in Sleepwalker is my favorite."
"Black Moon cosmetics do the best black lipstick I've ever tried."
"[Sleepwalker by Black Moon Cosmetics](https://www.blackmooncosmetics.com/products/sleepwalker)"
"Black Moon Cosmetics makes the best black matte I’ve encountered."
"Black moon’s sleepwalker for sure!"
"I haven't wanted to go back since."
"Black Moon’s Sleepwalker is the best black lipstick I’ve tried."
#2
KVD
4.5
(21)
"Def kat von D"
"KVD has one of the best black lipsticks."
"KVD everlasting in Witches 5a4"
"They dry down matte and are completely transferproof."
"I love it! You can totally rock this look out in public."
"Not popular I know - but KVD Witches. Its basically bulletproof"
"I adore her black liquid lipstick- *Witches*."
"I really like Slayer by KVD."
"I honestly threw it away once I found KVD everlasting liquid lipsticks."
"Your best bets for matte black lips."
#3
Beauty Bakerie
4.8
(19)
"That ish does NOT come off."
"Beauty Bakerie POC owned company and by far the best long lasting, rich matte black."
"Beauty Bakerie is my top lip stain recommendation."
"Beauty Bakerie’s “Midnight Truffles”. It’s matte, has gorgeous pigmentation, and it does not move."
"Her lip whip 'Midnight Truffles' is so pigmented and nearly impossible to take off. Highly recommend!"
"Hands down is the best black lipstick I’ve found"
"It’s a liquid lipstick, it’s stayed on all day without smudging."
"Beauty bakerie - it's the only one that is legit. It will not budge at all."
"I really enjoy beauty bakeries lip whips. Matte and super long lasting."
"I swear by Midnight Truffle by Beauty Bar Bakerie."
#4
Jeffree Star
4.7
(19)
"My Jeffree star “weirdo” never fails me."
"Jeffree Star in shade Weirdo if you want matte."
"Jeffree Star Liquid Lips!"
"His lipsticks are extremely comfortable and last ages."
"It's the best black lipstick I have every tried."
"If you're looking for a liquid lipstick I loooovvveee weirdo from Jeffree Star."
"It's very long lasting and doesn't budge an inch."
"Lasts all day on me and doesn't budge!"
"Jeffree Star has a really awesome black liquid lipstick. It's called Weirdo."
"JSC weirdo is a very very true black in just one application."
#5
Wet n Wild
4.1
(17)
"Wet n wild liquid catsuit!!"
"Their black is really nice and only like 3 bucks"
"Wet n wild makes a super opaque one."
"Seconding this I have it and the quality and formula is quite good."
"It really lasts and has a nice little tip that helps apply it."
"My glossy black is from wet n wild!"
"It’s a really lovely matte black."
"Wet N Wild Liquid Catsuit in black."
"W&w liquid catsuit in black is a really good one too."
"I use the wet n wild liquid catsuit right now."
#6
NYX
4.0
(17)
"This one I swear on every pair of platforms I own dawg you can also get it at Walmart"
"Nyx lingerie xxl, maybelline super stay liquid lip, beauty bakerie lip whip."
"I use nyx colour alien (dont know why they dont just call it black). Really good and doesnt smudge off."
"I use nyx colour alien (dont know why they dont just call it black). Really good and doesnt smudge off."
"NYX lingerie XXL is my favorite because it dries quick and lasts all day."
"NYX likely has one"
"Nyx lip lingerie"
"I got mine from Ulta, the brand was NYX."
"Nyx lip lingerie! it’s a liquid lip and lasts a long time."
"Takes two layers but looks wonderful."
#7
MAC
4.1
(12)
"Very pigmented and lasts well."
"I use the "Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour" from MAC and I'm really happy with it:)"
"The best i've had was Mac Hautecore - sadly since discontinued."
"Mac is great!"
"It's super opaque, matte, almost satin and stays on long."
"Caviar by Mac Cosmetics."
"Caviar by Mac. Feels and looks very very similar to the KVD one."
"Go over with caviar retro matte liquid lip from MAC."
"MAC has Hautecore, but I don't know if it was LE or not"
"Mac hautecore is apparently good."
#8
Kat Von D
4.6
(10)
"See if you can find some unopened\discontinued Kat Von D Online."
"I adore her black liquid lipstick- *Witches* I think"
"I really like KVD Studded Kiss in Slayer"
"Studded kiss by kat von d in slayer"
"I have Kat Von D's Slayer matte black lipstick and I love it."
"Seconding KvD Witches! It's my favorite black lipstick."
"I like both the colors of them, but I find the Kat Von D one tends to crack a bit."
"Kat Von D - Witches"
"Look at liquid lipsticks. Like kat von d and Jeffree starr."
"The only one I've really worn is the KVD Studded Kiss in Slayer. It's easy to build the color to an opaque true black."
#9
Maybelline
4.5
(10)
"I really like the SuperStay Matte Ink lipstick from Maybelline."
"I love the maybelline super stay matte ink in thrillseeker. It's only like $8-10 I think."
"They're formula stays the longest on my lips with no transfer and very little wearing after 8 hours."
"It's the best liquid lipstick I've tried."
"Those lipsticks *do not move*."
"I LOVE the Maybelline super stay matte ink black lipstick- it’s a bit drying HOWEVER it’s practically budge proof and light weight."
"Doesnt survive a heavy make out session but will last for hours."
"It’s affordable and lasts alllll day."
"Maybelline has a black lipstick in their superstay matte ink line. I’ve not personally tried that particular color, but the lipstick in general is my favorite."
"Maybelline Color Sensational in Deepest Cherry"
#10
Sephora
4.3
(9)
"The Sephora brand matte liquid lipsticks are my hands down fave. Stay on forever, don’t transfer, don’t get super dry, inexpensive, come in a million colors including black"
"Smells awesome. Doesn't smudge. super creamy and easy to apply."
"Sephora cream lip stain. It’s my favorite matte formula ever—incredibly comfortable and shockingly durable"
"I find Sephora's collection's black liquid lipstick to be quite good."
"Sephora black lipstick is my go to honestly."
"The Sephora brand liquid lipsticks have a black shade that offers good coverage and wears comfortably."
"I can attest that Sephora's Creme Lipstain is an excellent formula."
"The Sephora cream lip stain version is what I currently use."
"The Sephora cream lip stain is excellent, long lasting, opaque, not too drying."
#11
Lime Crime
4.6
(7)
"I'd she's okay with liquid lipstick, Limecrime or KVD beauty both have black shades."
"Lime crime or black moon are best. Best staying power."
"Lime Crime has a matte velvetine called Black Velvet, as well as a black lipstick called Styletto"
"Black Velvet velvetine from Lime Crime. Lasts all day, and smells great."
"Lime crime “black velvet” for a black liquid matte lip."
"I use lime crime. It stays pretty well."
"Limecrime is what I would try :D"
#12
Sugarpill
4.5
(6)
"Sugarpill liquid lipstick in Zero is amazing."
"Sugarpill zero and colourpop Friday"
"For liquid: Tarred by OCC, Sleepwalker By Black Moon."
"It stays on pretty well."
"I think Sugar pill has one too (it's called Zero)."
"Sugar pills zero is my holy grail black lip stick."
#13
Manic Panic
4.3
(6)
"Manic panic Nosferatu! Hands down the best and longest lasting black I’ve ever tried!"
"Manic panic Nosferatu"
"I live for black lipstick. It’s not for the wallflowers it’s very bold and out of place."
"Is good too."
"Manic panic makes an excellent black lipstick!"
"Matte, pretty transfer proof."
#14
Pretty Zombie Cosmetics
4.8
(5)
"This is my game changer by far: black cat liquid lipstick."
"Pretty Zombie Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick in Black Cat."
"I have the PZC one and I love love love it. Would recommend."
"Pretty Zombie Cosmetics has a matte black liquid lip color that's quite nice!"
"I'm so torn between pretty zombie's lipstick and limecrime's black."
#15
Portland Black Lipstick Co.
4.8
(4)
"I've heard really good things about them!"
"I do have the black from Portland Black Lipstick, and sorry to say, but it is fantastic!"
"I've heard good things about Portland Black Lipstick Company!"
"Portland Black Lipstick Co. has gotten rave reviews and is a very reasonable price point."
#16
Melt Cosmetics
4.8
(4)
"Melt Cosmetics “Bane” is awesome."
"Melt Cosmetics' Bane is my favorite matte black lipstick. It stays on foreverrrr and is so richly pigmented."
"Melt Cosmetics has a matte black lipstick called Bane"
"BANE - Melt Cosmetics."
#17
Notoriously Morbid
4.5
(4)
"Notoriously Morbid's Mystic Matte liquid lipstick comes in a dark black color called 'Rune' that is great."
"Comes in a dark black color called 'Rune' that is great."
"Notoriously Morbid has the best funky colored lipsticks."
"Does a mean black liquid lipstick."
#18
Fenty
4.5
(4)
"I got Fenty mattemoiselle lipstick in F’N black."
"Fenty - Uninvited
Fenty - F’N Black."
"I know I got a shade from Maybelline I love."
"I love Fenty mattemoiselle in F’n black."
#19
Colourpop
3.8
(4)
"I have the Colourpop Friday."
"It's a nice black that removes well for me."
"They have one called Feminist that's like a purple-toned black."
"I personally use the colourpop one. it does transfer tho :("
#20
Revlon
3.8
(4)
"My go to matte I believe is by revlon."
"Came here to say Revlon black cherry"
"Revlon Black Cherry was a great one."
"Revlon was my first and it was pretty ok."
#21
Make Up For Ever
4.3
(3)
"I recently purchased Make Up For Ever's black lipstick from Sephora."
"Makeup forever has a black lipstick that is very pigmented."
"I would probably recommend Makeup Forever."
#22
Portland Black Lipstick Company
4.3
(3)
"A good indie brand with a great black lipstick that lasts."
"I've heard great things about Portland Black Lipstick Company."
"Not drugstore, but indie: either Portland Black Lipstick Company, Impulse Cosmetics, or Fyrinnae."
#23
Kiko Milano
4.3
(3)
"Kiko Milano has a great one!"
"Kiko milano one looks so good and it’s difficult to take off"
"Disguise cosmetics and Kiko Milano on sale!"
#24
Necromancy Cosmetics
4.0
(3)
"Necromancy Cosmetics is clean, vegan and sustainable."
"Since you said NOT liquid lipstick, perhaps Necromancy Cosmetica?"
"Necromancy cosmética overall wonderful brand."
#25
Fenty Beauty
4.5
(2)
"Forever recommend Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint in Uninvited, super pigmented and lasts a while"
"It's a soft matte but a deep black. I enjoyed it!"
#26
Illamasqua
4.5
(2)
"I did go buy illamasqua's black lipstick and i fell in love so fast!"
"Illamasqua!"
#27
House of Uni
4.5
(2)
"It is an AMAZING matte black."
"Super long lasting and pigmented."
#28
Urban Decay
4.5
(2)
"Urban Decays black is 👌🏻 and I had no issues with transfer or needing to constantly reapply."
"I’ve used the urban decay black lipstick (bullet not liquid) and it’s good but I don’t know if it’s the best."
#29
OCC
3.5
(2)
"I've got the black lip tar in tarred, and though it's got a learning curve, it gives a really good thick matte black base."
"OCC has lip tars, the black one is called Tarred"
#30
About-Face
5.0
(1)
"Just came out with an anti-v day collection black lipstick :)"
#31
Glam Goth Beauty
5.0
(1)
"Nightmare by "Glam Goth Beauty""
#32
Ulta
4.0
(1)
"If you want something good, go to Ulta or Sephora if you have one local."
#33
Gel Liner
4.0
(1)
"Use a black gel liner and a brush."
#34
Lip Pencil
4.0
(1)
"Get a black lip pencil if you can find one..put some lip balm on & wait a bit."
#35
OCC Lip Tar
4.0
(1)
"OCC Lip Tar in Black Dahlia"
#36
Cream Eyeliner
4.0
(1)
"Use cream eyeliner. Seriously."
#37
Smashbox
4.0
(1)
"I like both the colors of them."
#38
Life's Entropy
4.0
(1)
"Life's Entropy makes one. It eventually sets matte and they are really cheap and long lasting."
#39
Sunset
4.0
(1)
"Sunset make up on insta is p good."
#40
E.L.F
4.0
(1)
"E.L.F lipstick has a black shade"
#41
L.A. Girl
4.0
(1)
"L.A. Girl Matte Flat Velvet Lipstick in Raven"
#42
Eyeliner
3.0
(1)
"You could try using a black eyeliner as a lipliner/base for the black lipstick you already own."
#43
Nyx
3.0
(1)
"I have a black matte Nyx lipstick that's similarly dryyyyyy."
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