Purple lips: an ever-growing trend

Purple lips are demanding centre stage. Put down all other shades, it's all about lilac, lavender and berry-hued lipsticks.

The celebs who cannot get enough of purple lipstick
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Lizabeth Davis

20 January 2015

Everyone from Rihanna, Leona Lewis to TOWIE’s Lydia Bright and Kelly Osbourne (who likes to match hers with her hair), are happy to don a slick of purple on their lips. Even the stunning Lupita Nyong'o is partial to the odd purple-toned lipstick.

While there are no signs of this trend slowing down, get acquainted with this statement-making colour. Here are a few that might work on you:

Loud and proud

Pump up the volume with this catwalk-worthy lipstick. Mac's classic lipstick in Violetta (amplified) is a step in the right direction for lips that wish to scream "look at me".

Vamps out to play

Channel your inner vampire with Illamasqua's Glamore Lipstick in Vampette. Glide this deep tone onto lips for the perfect finish to your Halloween attire.

Plum lips

If you like it bright, one coating of Maybelline's Color Sensational Vivids Lipstick in Hot Plum will have you oozing boldness and vibrancy.

Berry delicious

Creamy lip colour and soft lips can be had simultaneously from Stila's autumn-appropriate two-in-one balm lipstick. It's enriched with peppermint oil and sunflower-based polyglycerides. That's great, and so is the handy mirror in the cap.

Bold and brazen

Legends are confident and daring and so is Smashbox's Be Legendary Deep Berry Lipstick. Try this unforgettable shade, similar to the one often seen on the lips of Rhianna.