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Home · Lips

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk

Next weekend (Aug. 26-27), Solange, Sza, Willow Smith and more will sing their hearts out at the New York edition of AFROPUNK Festival. Coined as one of the world's best multicultural arts celebrations, eclectic street style also makes it the ultimate destination for fashion and beauty inspo. And because no festival fit is complete without a powerful pout, we've gathered 15 badass shades worth wearing to the annual event. 
By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 26, 2020

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01
Maybelline Color Sensational Matte Metallics ‘Platinum’ Lip Color

Your favorite act is sure to notice your lip syncing skills in this reflective metallic hue.

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk
available at Target $6 Buy Here
02
Beauty Bakerie ‘The Grape Life’ Metallic Lip Whip

This long-lasting and waterproof lippie will survive your pre-festival turn up.

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk
available at Beauty Bakerie $20 Buy Here
03
PAT McGRATH LABS MatteTrance”Antidote’ Lipstick

This rich formula is comprised of optical diffusers that blur out imperfections and leave a smooth film of creamy opaque color.

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk
available at Sephora $38 Buy Here
04
Fashion Fair ‘Swoon’ Lipstick

This dark, creamy shade will bring out your afro-chic side. 

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk
available at Fashion Fair $20 Buy Here
05
Lime Crime Perlees Denim Lipstick

This brilliant blue lippie has serious staying power and a comfortable metallic matte finish that won’t leave your lips dry.

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk
available at Lime Crime $18 Buy Here
06
MAC ‘Gold Xixi’ Lipstick

Light up the room in this potent pigment. 

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk
available at MAC Cosmetics $18 Buy Here
07
OCC ‘True Primary Yellow’ Lip Tar

When it comes to intense color, this liquid lipstick delivers unrivaled pigmentation in a satin finish that feels as good as it looks.

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk
available at OCC Makeup $17
08
Too Faced Melted Matte Liquified Long Wear Matte Lipstick in ‘Mrs. Roper’

Saturate your lips in this popping orange pigment that never shrivels or cracks.

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk
available at Sephora $21 Buy Here
09
The Lip Bar ‘Everything’ Lipstick

You’ll feel like a queen when you layer on this royal lip color, made from rich shea butter and coconut oil.

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk
available at The Lip Bar $13 Buy Here
10
Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Nearly Neon Lipstick in ‘Electric Blue’

You’ll be an electric lady in this energizing blue hue.

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk
available at Sephora $26 Buy Here
11
MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Rouge Lipstick in Midnight Blue by Icona Pop

Let’s hope the weather isn’t as dark and stormy as your beautiful blue lips. 

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk
available at Sephora $22 Buy Here
12
tarte Tarteist Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in ‘Fortune’

Darker hues always make the perfect statement lip.

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk
available at Sephora $20 Buy Here
13
Black Up Matte Liquid Lipcolor in Fuschia Pink

We always feel pretty and poppin’ in pink.

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk
available at Sephora $28 Buy Here
14
Huda Beauty Lip Strobe in ‘Mystical’

This mesmerizing lippie will make you feel like a unicorn.

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk
available at Sephora $18 Buy Here
15
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in ‘Junkie’

Rock this metallic lippie and leave everyone green with envy.

15 Badass Lipstick Colors That Were Made For Afropunk
available at Sephora $17 Buy Here
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