The grunge lipstick was so trendy in the ’90 but I was way too little back then to wear it… Actually, to wear lipstick in general! And to be honest, I would’ve definitely lacked the courage to wear it anyway! Even as a grown up! Haha!…
If you followed my blog for a while, you’re aware that I have a little obsession with dark lipsticks at the moment, and to discover now that it’s an actual trend sure makes me feel ahead of times! Anyway, I’m happy I can wear all of them now.
There are so many lipstick options to create a grunge lip. The majority of them are dark, with brown or deep purple undertones, or even with grey undertones for the most audacious/badass of us. Here you have some of the lipsticks in my collection that fit into this description, more or less… And I’ll be starting with the more dramatic ones and slowly go for the most wearable that still give away that grunge vibe.
Tom Ford Lips & Boys Alasdhair was one of the best selling lipsticks in this collection! It’s such a particular colour, a deep purple with grey-ish undertones! See swatches and read more about it and all my “Boys” here.
Revlon Va Va Violet is the only high-street lipstick in this post! Surprised, right?! I was drawn by the colour of it and the cream finish! But, unfortunately it was a pain to apply and to wear as well! It was all patchy and went all-over the place ( fine lines, teeth, I found some even on my tongue!… ).
Next is NARS Ingrid, that I just wrote a review on last week so make sure you check it out ( link here )! Again a deep, dark, bold lipstick perfect for this kind of look.
Another NARS Audacious option would be Deborah, a true dark chocolate brown you’ll see on my blog soon! It’s not exactly a proper grunge shade, but for me it just does the job! Can’t wait for you to see it and share your opinions on it!
And the most wearable of them all and the most versatile at he same time is another one from Tom Ford, a Matte this time, Pussycat ( review ) – a purple, lavender shade with grey undertones!
If for the other options I’ve mentioned above I’d keep the rest of my makeup rather simple – soft colours on the eyes, a beautiful feline flick and obviously lots of mascara, with Pussycat I’s go straight for a deep smokey eye on an evening out. For a day look with Pussycat on my lips, a soft smokey eye works the best though!
As you can see, my dark lipstick obsession went to another level! Here I’m wearing the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick #663 Va Va Violet, close to a true grunge but not close enough for me!
But let me tell you how grunge I would love my lipstick to be… I would want a mix of dark purple and grey, ashy undertones on a brown base!
Do you know a lipstick that looks like that? Please let me know!
Thank you so much for reading and as always see you soon, Beautiful!
xx, Annie
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Another brilliant colour From Revlon
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Yeah! Brilliant colour… And that would be it! Nothing else is not even slightly decent about it! Maybe the price tag and the packaging! 😅😅😅
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I’ve never tried anything from Tom Ford before, love the packaging! That Revlon lipstick looks amazing though! Never tried or seen them before! xx
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Hi Tamz! Thank you so much for stopping by and for this lovely comment!
Well, there are many of the lovely ladies out there that had no chance to try TF lipsticks… And that’s an absolute shame because they’re some of the best out there, on the market… Up to date anyway!
I wish they were more accessible as well so that every girl had at least one!
Definitely recommend it! I’m obsessed with them! And they’re worth every penny!
😉👌🏼xx
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By comparison, the Revlon ones are on the opposite part of the spectrum… For all the possible reasons! 😅😅😅
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I saw that you’ve never heard of any of these, but what’s your favourite lipstick at the moment?
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The dark plum shade looks gorgeous on you! It’s look creamy and moist. Great post,love! xo
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Hi Sharon! You’re talking about Revlon’s Va Va Violet I suppose!
Well it really is creamy… Therefore it’s a pain to get an even application and to prevent it from slipping and sliding all over the place! 😅😅😅 As for the “moist” part… Well, it is a bit! I’ll give it that! 😉
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Yes I was referring to Revlon. Have you tried with foundation on lips? I saw some beauty gurus did that. I really like Revlon’s lip colors. xo
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Thank you so much for another lovely feedback!
I hope you had an awesome weekend and that your week will be awesome as well!
Lots of xx
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Awe thanks so much. hun!It’s a beautiful day today and you too have a great week ahead xo’s
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Great post! Try the Nyx and Australis lines – they both have those dark purple shades!
Also, if you have a chance please have a look at my blog 🙂
Krys xo
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Hi Krys! Of course I will have a look at your blog lovely! I love you supporting my fellow bloggers! 😉👌🏼xx
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Also thank you so much for the lovely feedback and recommendations!
I do have NYX here, in this part of the Europe but I’m not sure about Australis! Well, I’m positive we don’t have them here! 😅😅😅
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So what should I try from NYX? In terms of dark lipstick, of course…
Or if you have any general recommendations I p’d be happy to check them out!
Wishing you an awesome week and see you soon!
😊xx
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Love the Matte Lip Creme in Copenhagen (SMLC 20), hahaha of course 💁🏽💁🏽 xo
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Hmmm… Sounds lovely! Definitely checking that out asap! 😁
Thanks for sharing lovely!
Lots of xx
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Wow that dark plummy shade looks beautiful on you! xxxxx
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Thank you so much gorgeous!
Yes, I do love the colour a lot! Too bad the quality of the lipstick isn’t the best! 😕
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What’s your favourite plummy lipstick at the moment?
Wishing you an awesome week ahead!
Lots of xx
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That shade looks awesome with your fair skin!
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Awww! Thank you so much Bree! You’re as sweet as always!
Yes, I’m lucky to have a fair, neutral-toned skin that allows me to play as much as I want with my lip colours! Love that too!
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What’s your favourite lipstick at the moment?
Wishing you an awesome week ahead! Lots of xx
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Probably KVD in Lovecraft and Cathedral! You as well! 🙂
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I will definitely have to google those lovely! 😅 But thanks for sharing! I wish we had KVD here! Their lips products are awesome! 😻
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Not sure about the magical shade you’re looking for (I’d like a lipstick like that too) but I am really into MAC Desire right now – a great dark, vampy fall shade.
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Haha! Hi lovely and thank you so much for stopping by!
Haha! When I will find my magical lipstick shade I’ll definitely share it with you! 😁😁😁
Lots of xx
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I had to goodness MAC’s Desire! I had no idea how it looked like! But you’re right it’s another gorgeous colour!
MAC does awesome when it comes to colour! 👌🏼😌xx
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Lime Crime do some amazing liquid lipsticks for grungey looks. Cement is a true grey colour but I’m sure you could mix and match a brown lipstick with it to create the colour you’re after! xx
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Hi Soph! Thank you so much lovely for all your recommendations!
I had to goggle them, starting with Cement! Well, that’s too much even for me! 😅😅😘 haha! But I did found a few gorgeous colours that are right up my alley! 👌🏼😌xx
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Where can I find them here in Europe?
Any retailers that ship them here?
Any suggestions?
Lots of xx
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I got them direct from the limecrime website. Shipped to uk no problem. Think I had to pay postage but that’s all xoxo
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Thanks lovely! I will check their website as well! 😉xx
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Such beautiful shades! I am obsessed with grunge lips .. The Revlon one looks amazing!
Saira
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xx
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Hi there Saira! Thank you so much for stopping by and for this lovely comment!
I’m happy to hear that you’re a fan of the grunge lipstick look!
What’s you favourite dark lipstick?
Wishing you an awesome week ahead! 😊xx
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No problem baby girl! Ohhh I have been loving 107 by Rimmel (not the darkest lipstick, but I cannot stop wearing it!)
Thanks you sweetie you too!
xx
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Ahh! 107 is such a gorgeous colour indeed with a finish that’s definitely better than this one! It’s an almost matte finish therefore it lasts longer and won’t slip and slide like my Va Va Violet!
So, excellent choice lovely! I hope you enjoy it! 😉xx
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Yes, Va Va Violet looks lovely here! But I wouldn’t recommend it because of its formulation!
If you don’t mind a patchy application with an ever-so-slippery formulation that doesn’t last too much on the lips, then go for it! Otherwise check out their mattes! 😉xx
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Wow thanks for the in depth review doll! Will check them out 🙂
Saira xx
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You’re most welcome lovely! I hope you’ll choose the right one for you! And when you will, please leave me the link to your review! 😉
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Love the shade you’re wearing! ❤
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It’s Revlon’s Va Va Violet! It’s gorgeous indeed but the quality of the lipstick isn’t the “happiest”! 😅😅😅
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OMG yes to all of these! I looooove TF’s Pussycat, just perfect!
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Amen sister! Love them all myself!
But Pussycat is one gorgeous little colour I have to admit! 😉xx
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What’s your favourite lipstick at the moment?
Have an awesome week! Lots of xx
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I’ve seen so many blog posts about Tom Ford lipsticks! I should really look into them. Thanks for sharing! x
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Hi Val! Thank you so much for stopping by and for the time you took to leave me this lovely comment!
Tom Ford lipsticks are simply awesome! All of them, from every range! Mattes, creams, shines, even the lip glosses are beautifully formulated! Definitely recommend them all!
I have a lot of reviews here on my blog with swatches and all if you care to take a look! Just type in the Search bar in the top right of the main page “Tom Ford” lipsticks and a list of all my posts will appear…
I hope you’re enjoy reading them! 😊xx
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What finish and what colour would you like to try from Tom Ford first?
Maybe I have that already and I will link you the review! 😉
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Wishing you an awesome week ahead!
Lots of xx
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Thank you, my dear! I hope you have a wonderful week as well. x
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I love the way these colors look on you, so great with the fair skin and dark hair 🙂 A little surprised with the revlon lippy (Annie and a budget lippy?) but I do love the color 🙂
Still really like Ingrid though, such a great shade.
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Aww! Thank you so much Anne! You’re the sweetest! 🙏🏼😌
I bet you were surprised by my Revlon choice! The only thing that I loved about this was precisely the colour which fitted admirably in the grunge lipstick pattern… But that was about it! Everything else was a disaster! The formulation is crappy, therefore the application is the same… And this translated in a good couple of minutes trying and trying to transfer the lipstick from the bullet to my lips! The struggle was real, I’m telling you! I haven’t tried a lipstick to slip and slide all over the place like this one!
I definitely love their mattes more! Even though they are drying as heck! 😅 At least the colour payoff is better and the lipstick doesn’t transfer all over your face! 😅
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This was a huuuuge fail for me!
And made even stronger my belief that even if I pay some extra-money on my luxury brands at least I can count on a better formulation, an infinite easier application and a better wearing time!
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Oh I agree: there is definitely quite a difference between budget and high end lipstick. Other makeup products might matter less, but I haven’t found a decent matte longlasting budget lippy yet.
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Yeah you’re right!
I know ( from what I’ve red online, not from my own experience ) that the mattes from Revlon are pretty good… But quite drying!
Maybe you should check them out lovely! 😉
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I would, but revlon is really difficult to get here (don’t ask me why)
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I’m not too excited at the thought of getting a new one… Not even if it’s in another formula! 😅😅😅
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And if you do find the amazing budget one please share lovely! I will try it but only if it’s a recommendation from you! 😉xx
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No luck so far! I will keep trying though 😉
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Good luck lovely! 😘😘😘
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Yup! Until now Ingrid is the best grungy shade I have discovered! There’s another one even darker that that. It’s called Liv… Do you know this one!
I only allowed myself one of the two and at a certain point I definitely had some serious second thoughts about picking Ingrid! But the more I wear it the more I love it! 😉xx
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It is really out of my comfort zone, so I can see why you had to get used to it! Just so pretty thoug 🙂
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Yeah! If you’d told me a while ago Annie you’ll go nuts for dark lipsticks! I would’ve cried with laughter… But yeah! It’s weird how tastes change in such short notice!😅😅😅
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Secretly you have always like these colors. Just admit it 😉
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🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 heck yeah! And I was so jealous of those girls who couldn’t care less about what the society gossiped about them, while they were rocking the dark lips!
And now I’m cool like that as well! 😅😅😅xx
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Now I’m going passed that phase already with all these Christmas vibes I’m getting already: stores here, lights on the streets, Twitter… I even busted out the Christmas/Winter scents at home already! 😅😅😅
So I’m on a hunt for the perfect holiday red atm… But my “perfect” grunge lipstick will remain as a nite on the back of my mind! 😁😁😁xx
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Wishing you an awesome week ahead! Lots of xx
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PS: Hahaha! I bet I surprised you with my choice this time! I can’t say no to a handsome looking lippie! Well, this turned out to be such a fail but… Yeah!… 😅😅😅
Had to try it! Thank goodness it wasn’t expensive! 😉xx
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I am all about super vampy lipsticks for Fall and Winter! That deep violet is totally stunning on you! xo
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Thank you so much my lovely Jen! I keep surprising myself how much I enjoy my dark lipstick as well! I guess it shows through my pictures then! Haha!
Thank you so much for dropping by and for this awesome comment!
Lots of xx
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And since you’re all about super vampy lipsticks at the moment, please share a few favourites… Old, new… Anything you want – I’m taking notes! 😁📝xx
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I hosted the #FBLChat tonight so I’m stopping by! LOVE THESE COLORS! And would love to do a colab with you one day! Thanks for joining the chat and ill be following your social medias (:
XXX
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Hi my lovely Nikki! Welcome to annie’s beauty… gorgeous girl! Thank you once more for last night’s chat it was awesome! 😘😘😘
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Just followed you back! 😉xx
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Omg! A collab?! 😻😻😻
Of course lovely! Anytime you want… next month though! 😅😅😅
Do you have a certain theme in mind… A specific post?
Please let me know!
Lots of xx
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You look gorgeous! Nicely surprised to see this is a pick from the high-street too 🙂
Looks really nice on you!
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I love love love the colour but I’m not to keen on the formula! 😅😅😅 thank you so much lovely for the awesome feedback lovely! Lots of xx
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