The Top 8 Trending Burgundy Lipsticks Popular in 2019

What’s not to love about strong, deep, red lips? Burgundy, the color of red wine from the Bordeaux region, in France, is just that: a nuance of deep, purplish red, with several declinations, just like the wine. It can be light and fruity, with hints of strawberry and black currents; it can be round and structures, filled with cherries, raspberries and blackberries; or even powerful and intense, where the blackberries and the black currents mingle with coffee beans and licorice, to produce a swarthier tint.

Among all the reds, swarthy burgundy is definitely my favorite, and I am so glad to know I am not alone when it comes to loving this lip shade. Burgundy lipsticks are all the rage for 2019, and with very good reason, as this hue is a lip color that is universally flattering. Regardless of skin tone, burgundy, with its deeply saturated tint, will help you create the beautifully sculpted lips you desire. Studies tell us that men show a clear preference for women with red stained lips, and icons like Merilyn Monroe or Coco Chanel would never leave the home without it. If, like me, you think ruby red is a bit too garish, what are you waiting for to try our burgundy lip suggestions? Whether in full tint lipstick, or just a subtle hue, you are sure to attract attention with these luscious burgundy temptations. 

First things to consider are finish and coverage: do you prefer a matte or satin finish, and do you prefer a deep powerful lipstick, or would you rather consider a stain more to your liking. Also in terms of wear-ability, should you go for a long-lasting finish, or do you like the lush look and touch of freshly applied lipstick? Or maybe you can consider different finishes and coverages for different occasions.

For full color and shine, have a look at the following:

Kat Von D’s Studded Kiss Lipstick is enriched with vitamins A, C, and E, an antioxidant complex that leaves lips feeling soft, and rich deep burgundy infused pigments that coat your lips with bold color, providing 10-hour wear, and luxe comfort.

This drug-store bought lipstick comes in a deep burgundy color, and is formulated for superior comfort and boasts Revlon LiquiSilk formula that seals in color and adds softness and shine.

If you prefer the more modern matte finish, here are a few suggestions:

This deep burgundy, with a luscious feel and a modern matte finish, is perfect for every skin tone. It’s infused with optical diffusers that blur the appearance of imperfections, combined with a blend of polymers to provide flexibility and adherence, and a powder film combined with saturated pigment for lightweight opaque coverage.

This Nars lipstick comes in pencil format, making application a walk in the park. It is saturated with rich, vivid pigments and presents a velvety-matte finish. This non-drying, long-lasting formula is enriched with vitamin E and emollients for a creamy texture.

If your taste runs more towards the liquid long lasting formulas, have a look at those:

This burgundy lip pigment introduces infinite color saturation with ultra-flexible long-wear. Its lightweight, creamy texture applies like ink on lips, and dries down to provide smudge-resistant coverage with a powerful matte finish.

L’Oreal gives us the Pro-Matte Liquid Lipstick, a full coverage, matte liquid lipstick with an up to 16 hours wear proof. This full-coverage, long wearing liquid lipstick, in this intense, highly pigmented shade (Roseblood), gives you a high impact color, but still feels light for all-day comfort, and stays put for a long-lasting matte look.

 If you are looking for a more berry kissed look rather than a full color, why not give these a try:

This super-nourishing balm is loaded with mango and shea butter, making dry, sensitive lips feel comfortably soft and smooth, while providing them with a subtle berry stain.

Revlon provides us with two lip stain possibilities, the Balm Stain providing a touch of color while keeping comfort levels at their best due to its Triple Butter Complex of shea, mango, and coconut butter enriched formula, and the Matte Balm,  using the same formula but with a different finish, that allows you to create trendy matte lip looks with no fuss and get a bold lip color that feels velvety smooth on your lips.

Berry or wine lip colors are trendy right now and for the very good reason that they really suit every skin tone and shade, while providing you with a timeless classic look with a modern twist. Burgundy and deep berry reds typically have limited undertones inherent to the pigments that complement most skin tones wonderfully.

While burgundies with pink undertones look best on fairer skinned people, usually paired off with light hair and eyes, red undertones of burgundy lipsticks look best on darker, richer skin, and on those with dark eyes and dark hair. Medium skin tones work best with true burgundy and maroon-based wine lipsticks, while blue and purple toned burgundy looks best on cooler skin tones. To figure out the undertone of the burgundy lipstick you are going to buy, swipe the tester over a white tissue, which will instantly reveal the correct undertone.

However, consider the overall effect of your make up when paired with burgundy lips, so as to create the right look for the right occasion:

For the daytime, pair your burgundy lip color with a more understated makeup in nude tones, keeping it as minimal as possible. Groomed eyebrows, a gentle swish of mascara and a subtle pink blush will complement your look and really make your pout shine. To wear burgundy lipstick to the office, consider the sheerer finish, like a stain or a balm.

In the evening, pair with smokey eyes, copper or golden eyeshadows and some black highlighter, to create a bolder, more entrancing look. Go bold and vampy with your lips as well, and experiment with a matte finish, or dress it up with a bit of sparkle and glitter applied to the center of the pout for a fantastic look.

Burgundy lipsticks can be used for a vampy look or a chic look and every nuanced genre of style in between. Wine-colored lips look intriguing when paired with dark smoky eyes, but they are equally as elegant when paired with nude skin and eyes. And quite frankly, you can get away with almost anything if you make your lips pop with a burgundy rich color.

With the recommendations above, get the look you want and enjoy your time with a burgundy lipstick!