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Home • Beauty

Get the Look: The Best Berry Lips for Fall

If there's one lip shade that looks great on nearly all skin tones, it's a rich, ripe berry.  Whether you're deep mocha brown like Viola Davis or a caramel-complected cutie like Selita Ebanks, you'll love this season's violet, merlot and deep wine lip hues.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Glossy Girl

Eve sported an expertly lined, glossy violet lip at MAC AIDS Fund’s International AIDS Conference.

Berry Necessary
02
NYC Color 8 HR City Proof Lip Gloss

Pucker up with eight straight hours of lush color, radiant shine and nourishing care with this long-lasting gloss.

$3.49, available at drugstores.

Berry Necessary
03
Powerful Pout

Estelle is known for being a big fan of red lipstick, but we have to admit that the British songstress looks great in wine lips, too!

Berry Necessary
04
Too Faced La Crème Lip Creams

For a conditioning, super creamy lip look, you’ll love these rich-pigments formulated with moisturizing lotus flower and power peptides.

$21, available at Too Faced.

Berry Necessary
05
Ruby Kisses

Selita Ebanks opted for a deep shade of ruby colored lipstick at the 10th Annual Ford Hoodie Awards.

Berry Necessary
06
MAC Marilyn Monroe Lipstick

Get a wondrous wine lip of your own by swiping on one of MAC’s limited editon Marilyn Monroe lipsticks.

$16.50, available at MAC.

Berry Necessary
07
Merry in Merlot

At the Los Angeles premiere for The Book Of Mormon, Viola Davis dazzled in a deep wine lipstick.

Berry Necessary
08
Smashbox Lip Enhancing Duo

Gloss your pout to perfection with this luxe, long-wearing formula with ultra-cushiony applicator and mirror-like shine.

$24, available at Sephora.

Berry Necessary
09
Cranberry Delight

Jill Scott stepped out at the premiere of Steel Magnolias in a creamy cranberry lip color.

Berry Necessary
10
IMAN Luxury Moisturizing Lipstick

This deep rouge is a luscious, creamy, semi-matte formula with a long-lasting smooth finish.

$10, available at Ulta.

Berry Necessary
11
Purple Pucker

Melanie Fiona attended the 2012 Canada Walk of Fame Awards wearing a rich, plum pout.

Berry Necessary
12
Estee Lauder Pure Color Vivid Shine Lipstick

This glowing lipstick contains light-emitting pigments that create luminous, color-intense lips.

$25, available at Estee Lauder.

Berry Necessary