Style Beauty 25 Fall Lipstick Colors To Add to Your Makeup Bag ASAP By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on September 29, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: ttatty/Getty Images Fall is an easy season to love, from the pumpkin desserts to the football games. At last the weather starts to cool down and we can finally pull out our favorite cozy sweaters and cute booties. What's next? A beauty routine to suit the season. Hydrating gels give way to thick creams, and our lips go from corals and baby pinks to rich reds and moody mauves. From deep burgundy wines to dreamy nudes, fall lip colors make autumn feel so much more exciting—and these are the best of the best. From budget-friendly buys (hello, drugstore deals) to major regret-not splurges, you can rock the best fall lip at any price. It's time to try a fabulous new color (or two, or three?).These are the best fall lipstick colors to fill your makeup bag this season and beyond. 01 of 25 Revlon Kiss Cushion Lip Tint in Naughty Mauve Amazon This lip color is just the fall aesthetic we're looking for—rich, flattering, and a little bit cheeky. It gives a perfect wash of color to make your beauty routine look effortless. BUY IT: $6.99; amazon.com 02 of 25 Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips Lipstick 2 in Viva La Vergara Charlotte Tilbury Every shade in this collection is inspired by (and named after) an industry icon. Can you guess who this dreamy, soft wine shade is made for? Other favorites include Glowing Jen and Amazing Amal. BUY IT: $37; sephora.com 03 of 25 Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Fuller Fig Clinique The day we discovered this ultra-hydrating lip balm that packs the perfect punch of juicy color, it was over. To match our fall mood, we're switching from the Chunky Cherry to Fuller Fig, a moody pinkish nude that flatters all skin tones. BUY IT: $19; sephora.com 04 of 25 Colourpop Ultra Blotted Lip in Cypress Chill Colourpop Enter the only shade you need to know this fall: bricky rose. This lip color captures the fall-ready hue and offers a soft, diffused just-blotted finish. Plus, the comfy cushion of color stays all day without feeling drying. If desired, layer over with lip balm when needing a hydration boost. BUY IT: $8; colourpop.com 05 of 25 Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Matte Lipstick in Reverse Red Saks Fifth Avenue This tube's slim, square applicator ensures a neat result with no mess-ups. All the color options have strong pigment that lasts, but we're loving this shade for a fall red that's not too bright but has big impact. BUY IT: $33.15; saksfifthavenue.com 06 of 25 NYX Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipstick in Strip'd Down Amazon We couldn't leave this cult-favorite coral beige off the list. It might not be the new kid on the block, but there's a reason the ultra-matte color is a favorite of lipstick lovers every autumn. BUY IT: $8.97; amazon.com 07 of 25 Maybelline SuperStay Ink Crayon Lipstick in Hustle In Heels Maybelline This release from Maybelline takes their SuperStay line to dreamy new heights. It delivers long-wear, velvety matte color that goes on with an easy-to-use crayon-like tip. (Keep it ultra-precise with the built-in sharpener.) This shade is the perfect zippy red to get you through football tailgates, corn mazes, and all the fall activities. BUY IT: $6.79; target.com 08 of 25 Glossier Generation G in Crush Glossier Just-blotted color is trending hard as we go into fall. Think effortlessly mussed and pouty. This cult-fave product comes in an array of kissable colors, but we're crushing on this muted hot raspberry. BUY IT: $18; glossier.com 09 of 25 NARS Satin Lipstick Pencil in Rikugien NARS Cosmetics We couldn't pass up the opportunity to shout out the original matte lipstick pencil, but we're taking it over to the satin side. You get the same statement-making color as the matte formula, but with a less drying finish. We're swiping this rose color on our pout all season long. BUY IT: $27; sephora.com 10 of 25 Dior Rouge Dior Ultra Care Liquid Lipstick in 999 Bloom Dior It's the same iconic shade and matte finish as the classic Dior red lipstick, but it comes in the form of a liquid lipstick (complete with easy doe-foot applicator) that goes on ultra-weightless and lasts up to 12 hours. BUY IT: $38; sephora.com 11 of 25 e.l.f. Cosmetics Modern Metals Liquid Matte Lipstick in Berry Sorbet e.l.f. One of our favorite affordable beauty brands, e.l.f. is getting us in the autumnal spirit with this bright berry color. The liquid matte lipstick will take you from day to night, and the formula has Vitamin E to keep you moisturized. BUY IT: $6; elfcosmetics.com 12 of 25 Yves Saint Laurent Vinyl Cream Lip Stain in Carmin Session Sephora This high-shine formula in a pinkish plum is perfectly suited for the first crisp days of the season. The best part? It's non-drying and won't transfer. BUY IT: $38; sephora.com 13 of 25 Tom Ford Satin Matte Lip Color in La Woman Sephora Finding the right red for the season is a journey. Try this brick red on for size this fall and we bet you'll never look back. BUY IT: $55; sephora.com 14 of 25 Lancome L'Absolu Rouge Ruby in Bad Blood Ruby You can never go wrong with this season-less ruby red. The diamond-shaped bullet is designed for precise application. BUY IT: $32; sephora.com 15 of 25 Shiseido VisionAiry Gel Lipstick in Night Rose Shiseido With Shiseido's Triple Gel Technology, this water-infused lipstick will never leave you feeling dry. All the shades in the collection are inspired by modern Tokyo, and we love the vintage rose shade Night Rose for everyday wear. BUY IT: $26; shiseido.com 16 of 25 Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color in Unveil Fenty Beauty This fan-favorite lip launch from Rihanna's makeup line only features eight colors, but they're all high-impact. We're loving the moodiest: Unveil, a gorgeous chocolate brown. BUY IT: $25; fentybeauty.com 17 of 25 Almay Lip Vibes in Worry Less Ulta This Almay collection features 24 colors that range from laidback nudes to vibrant oranges (and even a baby blue shade!). Plus, the lipsticks come in both matte and cream finishes. The shades' names are inspiring and motivating, like fall-ready Worry Less, a mauve rose color. BUY IT: $3.08; amazon.com 18 of 25 Milani Amore Satin Matte Lip Crème in Indulge Target This purple-hued, buttery-finish matte formula has November written all over it. When the first fall days are behind us and we're settling in for the season, Milani's rich hue will hit all the right notes. BUY IT: $7.99; target.com 19 of 25 Clinique Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour in Plum Brandy Clinique A little bit of warm shimmer never hurt—in fact, it's bound to rake in all the compliments. Count on this lipstick with a pearl center to smooth, contour, and define. BUY IT: $20; clinique.com 20 of 25 Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color in Plum Rose Bobbi Brown Plum Rose In addition to the hydrating Luxe Lip Color, Bobbi Brown's complete Luxe Lip Collection features a matte lipstick, a shiny liquid lipstick, and a matte liquid lipstick, so there's something for every mood. The entire line features Bobbi Brown's most vibrant colors yet. Plum Brandy is a rich plum shade that has October and November written all over it. BUY IT: $38; bobbibrowncosmetics.com 21 of 25 Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick Pillow Talk Collection Sephora Whether you choose the original shade of pink, the medium shade, or the darkest K.I.S.S.I.N.G. shade, you will look and feel fabulous in this pinky nude lipstick. BUY IT: $34; sephora.com 22 of 25 Sephora Collection Melting Lip Clicks Lip Balm in Blackberry Sephora This lipstick-oil hybrid is the go-to lip accessory you need in your purse this season. Moisturizing oils keep your lips protected from the cool, and sometimes windy, weather, and the deep berry shade adds just a hint of seasonal color. BUY IT: $5; sephora.com 23 of 25 Urban Decay Vice Hydrating Lipstick in Depends on Traffic Sephora This warm nude will have you feeling all of the pumpkin-spice vibes this season. Aloe vera and avocado oil keep your lips feeling moisturized while sporting this long-wear color. BUY IT: $19; sephora.com 24 of 25 Milk Makeup Lip Color in New Whip Sephora This cool red wine shade will have your lips matching your favorite vino. The Bamboo-Derived Blurring Powder in this lipstick formula smooths the look of your lips for a soft blurring effect. BUY IT: $24; sephora.com 25 of 25 Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Liquid Lip Crayon in Fram-bois! Sephora Marc Jacobs says you can "rewrite the (lipstick) rules" with this creamy crayon that has all the color and wear of your favorite liquid lip. BUY IT: $13; sephora.com Was this page helpful? 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