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New Metallic Lipsticks That Will Fuel Your ‘90s Nostalgia

Further proof that spring 2017 could be mistaken for 1997: Along with chokers and slip dresses metallic lipstick is back in full force.
New Metallic Lipsticks That Will Fuel Your ‘90s Nostalgia
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By Erin Lukas · Updated October 26, 2020
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This article originally appeared on InStyle.

Further proof that spring 2017 could be mistaken for 1997: Along with chokers and slip dresses metallic lipstick is back in full force.

Thanks to a new set of shimmery glosses and bullets that come in a rainbow’s worth of colors, it’s never been easier to embrace one of your favorite ’90s beauty trends and a bit of shine to your makeup looks this season.

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From metallic liquid lipsticks to holographic lip glosses, there’s no better reason to swap your favorite matte shades for a glistening one. Here, we’ve rounded up our favorite new, statement-making metallic lipsticks to swipe on this spring.

01
NYX COSMETICS COSMIC METALS LIP CREAM IN CRYSTALLIZED METAL

Wondering how to take your rosé obsession to the next level? Match your lipstick to your glass of wine by applying NYX’s sparkly liquid lipstick.

New Metallic Lipsticks That Will Fuel Your ‘90s Nostalgia
available at Walmart $8 NYX COSMETICS COSMIC METALS LIP CREAM IN CRYSTALLIZED METAL
02
ULTA METALLIC LIPSTICK IN CIRCA 1990

Chances are you probably had this shade in your Caboodle. Relive your favorite ‘90s beauty trend by swiping on ULTA’s antioxidant-rich, glittery bullet.

New Metallic Lipsticks That Will Fuel Your ‘90s Nostalgia
available at Ulta $8.50 ULTA METALLIC LIPSTICK IN CIRCA 1990
03
KEVYN AUCOIN THE MOLTON LIP COLOR: MOLTEN METALS IN GOLD

Kevyn Aucoin’s gilded liquid lipstick gives a whole new meaning to going for the gold. Wear it alone for optimum shimmer or layer it over a matte lip for extra dimension.

New Metallic Lipsticks That Will Fuel Your ‘90s Nostalgia
available at Neiman Marcus $30 KEVYN AUCOIN THE MOLTON LIP COLOR: MOLTEN METALS IN GOLD
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STELLAR INFINITE LIPSTICK IN DARK MATTER 02

If Dorothy’s ruby red slippers were a lipstick, it would be STELLAR’s classic red that’s spiked with microscopic flecks of glitter. A single swipe gives you a full pigmented look that won’t stain lips.

New Metallic Lipsticks That Will Fuel Your ‘90s Nostalgia
available at Sephora $22 STELLAR INFINITE LIPSTICK IN DARK MATTER 02
05
LANCÔME LE METALLIQUE METALLIC LIP LACQUER IN METEORIC VIOLET

Infused with vitamin E and grapeseed oil, this metallic gloss keeps lips smooth long after you wipe it off. Channel your inner-cyborg with this otherworldly purple hue.

New Metallic Lipsticks That Will Fuel Your ‘90s Nostalgia
available at Sephora $22 LANCÔME LE METALLIQUE METALLIC LIP LACQUER IN METEORIC VIOLET
06
SMASHBOX BE LEGENDARY LIQUID LIPSTICK IN BRAINS ‘N’ BRONZE

This tube glides on like a gloss, but packs all the pigment of your favorite lipstick. The glimmering bronze shade is the perfect wash of color for sun-kissed complexions.

New Metallic Lipsticks That Will Fuel Your ‘90s Nostalgia
available at Sephora $24 SMASHBOX BE LEGENDARY LIQUID LIPSTICK IN BRAINS ‘N’ BRONZE
07
BITE BEAUTY PRISMATIC PEARL CRÈME LIP GLOSS IN PEACOCK

Don’t judge this holographic crème by its shade in the tube because the color of Bite’s gloss changes once it’s swiped onto lips. When the light hits it, the gloss either turns black, purple, brown, or burgundy.

New Metallic Lipsticks That Will Fuel Your ‘90s Nostalgia
available at Sephora $22 BITE BEAUTY PRISMATIC PEARL CRÈME LIP GLOSS IN PEACOCK
08
MAC METALLIC LIPSTICK IN LUST

Frosted lips are back. Embrace your nostaglia for all things ’90s by swapping your go-to nude for MAC’s peachy iridescent version.

New Metallic Lipsticks That Will Fuel Your ‘90s Nostalgia
available at Nordstrom $17 MAC METALLIC LIPSTICK IN LUST