9 Shades of Purple

One of the things I love most about the fall season is that with the falling leaves and pumpkin spice lattes comes the bold lipstick shades. One of my favorites colors for fall that I find myself reaching for constantly is purple. A different take on the usual bold fall lip, I find it effortlessly fearless and playful. So I decided to swatch my favorites shades for the fall season for you all!

I narrowed it down to my nine favorite shades with a wide enough price range to accommodate everyone, whether you’re looking to spice up your lip game while still keeping within your budget, or are interested in splurging!

Just because you go purple, doesn’t mean you need to go full on Barney. If you’re looking to just dip your toes into the purple realm, try one of my favorite everyday fall shades: Plumful by MAC ($15). A pretty wash of plum that is perfect for the casual everyday look. Get it here: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl

If you’re looking to dive a little deeper, Up The Amp by MAC ($15) is another great option with cooler undertones. Get it here: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl

Want something glossy? Strangefruit Lush Fruit Lipgloss by Bite Beauty ($22) is just pigmented enough to achieve that pretty magenta hue, without being too pigmented to go over other lip products. Not to mention it literally smells like candy. Unfortunately I’m having trouble locating this product online, however it was in my local Sephora still when I was there last week. I’ll add the link if I find one!

Tarte is notorious for having the cutest packaging but behind the pretty tube is a moisterizing formula that I’m obsessed with. Try their Glamazon Pure Performance 12-Hour Lipstick in Playful. The only downside is that this line is discontinued so if you want to get your hands on it you need to pay $36 on Amazon. If you’re down get it here: http://www.amazon.com/Tarte-Glamazon-Performance-12-Hour-Lipstick/dp/B008JBK3TK

If you’re feeling bold pick up this pretty violet shade from Too Faced. Their Melted Lipsticks are so pigmented and have amazing lasting power. Try Melted Violet ($21) here: https://www.toofaced.com/p/lipsticks/melted/

If you’re looking for an equally bold but less expensive option, try one of my favorite drug store brands Milani. Their shade Uptown Mauve ($6) is a gorgeous berry color with a creamy formula. You can find this product at most Walgreens and CVS locations!

If you’re interested in something on the edgier side this is the shade for you. With this weird (but cool) iridescent sheen to it that makes it different than any other shade of purple you’ll find in Sephora. Also, I am so impressed/obsessed with Kat Von D’s formula that her Studded Kiss Lipsticks have quickly become one of my favorites! Pick up Wonderchilde ($21) here: http://www.sephora.com/studded-kiss-lipstick-P387435?skuId=1621713. I totally realized I put the wrong name on one of my pictures so I apologize!

If you love fall or MAC then you own Rebel ($15). It’s a staple in most beauty lover’s collections and there’s a reason: it’s stunning. The perfect berry/wine shade that will turn even most neutral of looks into a high fashion statement. Get it here: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl

Finally, one of my all time favorite MAC lipsticks is Heroine ($15). This matte formula is totally worth the dry feeling your lips with undoubtably have at the end of the day. This eggplant shade is so bold by itself, but I also love to mix it with other shades. Order it here: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl
After taking all of these pictures my lips were completely stained, so I ended up going with Heroine and Strangefruit lipgloss for the rest of the day!