This year, winter will be marked by bold self-expression. Looks from fashion shows and red carpets hint at five key shades in lip makeup for the upcoming season, and among them are pleasant surprises! Explore our special material to find your perfect lip combo.
Whether you love bold makeup or can't live without nude and are just considering bolder looks, lipstick is perfect for experimentation. Lip makeup doesn’t require special skills or long training, yet it helps create a truly striking accent on the face. Isn’t this a reason to try a new lipstick shade this winter and see what feelings it brings you?
Current trends in lipsticks are intensity, surprise, and thoughtfulness. All of this opens up a vast variety for you, so you will definitely find your perfect option. When choosing a new lipstick shade for winter, think about the mood and energy you want to bring to your look. After all, lipstick is not just makeup; it’s a part of your style.
What Lipstick Shades Will Be in Fashion in Winter 2025-2026
Draw inspiration from strength, sophistication, and boldness and get to know five shades that will set the tone for the season.
Deep Bordeaux
This exquisite and expressive shade is a few tones darker than classic red. Bordeaux in manicure has already become a classic of the cold season, so why not integrate it into your makeup? This accent on the lips will add depth, elegance, and drama to your look. If you’re looking for a balance between intensity and restraint, bordeaux is definitely your choice.
At Paris Fashion Week, the houses of Dior and Givenchy showcased matte bordeaux lips paired with fresh and natural makeup. This lipstick is especially good for evening looks, but with the right approach, it can also become part of your everyday style.
Cocoa
The nostalgia for the 1990s is still with us, and cocoa lipstick is direct proof of that. This winter, pay attention to brown lipsticks with creamy textures and a slight sheen. This versatile color suits various skin tones, warms up the look, and is appropriate for both a work meeting and a party.
Cool Pink Nude
Pink-beige tones are always in fashion, but this winter you should definitely pay attention to nude lipsticks and glosses with a gray undertone that can add depth and elegance to your look. Since this color is not too intense, it will fit perfectly with dark and expressive eye makeup.
Plum
Plum lipstick can be called the rebellious older sister of the bordeaux shade. This color, which moves further away from pure red due to its purple undertones, will give your look that high contrast. The result? Modern, mysterious, and alluring glamour. Although this shade may seem very specific, its versatility may surprise you: it looks equally stunning on both tanned and fair skin.
Shiny Black
It’s hard to think of anything bolder than black lipstick, but don’t rush to dismiss this gothic legend without trying it on yourself. Halloween is the perfect occasion to experiment with dramatic black color, and perhaps you will like it so much that you’ll carry it into winter.
If you’re still wary of a solid black on your lips and find it too aggressive, try products with a wet glossy finish and a sheer texture. Such options are great for layering, meaning you can add depth and drama to your makeup as you wish.
How to Wear Fall-Winter Lipsticks
You can always use lipstick solo, but in 2025, many makeup artists recommend trying a lip combo to achieve a more flawless and voluminous look. Combine a pencil, lipstick, and gloss in several different shades and remember a few simple life hacks for trendy lip makeup.
Prepare Your Lips
A lip combo looks better and lasts longer on well-groomed lips. Before applying lipstick, gently exfoliate the skin and moisturize with a nourishing balm.
Choose the Right Pencil
For dark shades like bordeaux, plum, or black, choose pencils in the same color family or slightly darker to clearly define the lip contour. For pink nude or cocoa, soft brown or pink-beige pencils will work well—they will create a soft plumping effect.
Experiment with Textures
Apply stick lipstick or liquid lipstick as a base, then add a bit of clear gloss to the center of the lips. Of course, you can apply gloss to the entire lips, but it’s much more interesting to experiment with applying it to specific areas. However, if you’re not a fan of wet gloss, set the lipstick with translucent powder and apply another layer on top.
Combine Shades
Why choose one shade when you can stylishly combine them in one makeup look? Bordeaux and pink nude will create a refined and soft gradient, chocolate brown will mix well with clear gloss, while plum lipstick and bordeaux pencil will add dimension and top-class drama to your look.
