The Lorde Guide to Lipstick, from Black to Burgundy
From singing about never being a royal to becoming a bonafide pop princess (not to mention two-time Grammy winner!), Lorde has truly paved her way to the top on her own terms: with a killer voice, an offbeat style—and that seriously chic signature purple lipstick. She's never afraid to turn heads, which is really something to behold considering she's just 17-years-old.
Feeling inspired yet? Click ahead for our favorite fit-for-a-queen lipsticks in shades of plum, berry, and super daring black. And when in doubt (in life, but especially in beauty), just ask yourself: What Would Lorde Do?
Photos: Getty Images1/7Take a cue from the cool teen turned beauty icon.
Photo courtesy of sephora.com2/7Burgundy Beauty
This cream-to-powder color leaves lips surprisingly hydrated while giving you a super intense, long-wearing stain. It has a really light, buttery application, too, so you’ll forget you’re even wearing it while you’re coming for the crown. (Sorry, had to!)
Bite Beauty Cashmere Lip Cream in Burgundy, $28. sephora.com.
Photo courtesy of nordstrom.com3/7Royal Rouge
With lu packaging fit for a queen and a formula that gives a vibrant shine, this lipstick provides a deep, dark violet color with just the right touch of glam.
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine in Violet Incognito, $34. nordstrom.com.
Photo courtesy of sephora.com4/7Make It Matte
Bright purple or black might be too much to try for class, but a deep red looks good on anyone—any time and anywhere. Pair this matte lip with a illuminator on your cheekbones and your favorite mascara for a seriously stylish (but simple!) look that goes from day to night with a flick of liner.
NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Train Bleu, $25. sephora.com.
Photo courtesy of nordstrom.com5/7Pretty Purple
What could possibly be more Lorde than a purple lippie with the same name as her debut album? This one’s super creamy and looks good on a variety of skintones. Pair it with her signature cat-eye for a look straight outta "Team."
MAC Lipstick in Heroine, $18. nordstrom.com.
Photo courtesy of sephora.com6/7Bold in Black
One of Lorde’s most memorable beauty looks was her sporty-goth moment in the music video for "Tennis Courts": a braided halo, perfect skin and the blackest lipstick you’ve ever seen. You can recreate the statement with the very same stuff she used—Make Up For Ever’s Rouge Artist Intense. A word of caution? One swipe is all you need.
Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in Satin Black, $20. sephora.com.
Photo courtesy of sephora.com7/7Get Glossy
So maybe we won’t ever be royals, but we can have their lipstick. The color purple has long been associated with royalty, and there’s never been a prettier way to wear it than in the form of this gorgeous new gloss-stick combo from D&G. You can get both a high-gloss shine and a highly pigmented matte finish, all in one genius tube.
Dolce & Gabbana Passion Gloss Fusion Lipstick in Royal, $35, sephora.com.
