If You're Wearing Black Eyeshadow, These Are The Ideal Lipstick Colors

Black eyeshadow lends dark and mysterious energy to your look, whether you opt for a bold statement or a more subtle placement. There's something captivating about a black smokey eye and the drama it brings, instantly shifting your vibe –- and the same can be said for a winged black ombre. While you may reserve the look for special occasions, like Halloween or NYE, black eyeshadow can actually be quite versatile and is easier to master than you may have previously thought.

When it comes to choosing a lipstick to pair with your black eyeshadow, you'll need to consider how much attention you want on your eyes. If you'd like to highlight your smudged black or bold heavy metal eyeshadow, then wearing nude lipstick is ideal. If you're going for an all-around pop, then a brighter lip like hot pink is the way to go. And if a moody feel is your goal, stick to deep purples or black for the vampy matte lips popular this fall. Overall, this trend is all about drama, and it can be achieved through an array of lip colors.

This witchy look nails the drama through and through. The black eyeshadow and black lipstick combo are a given when it comes to making a bold statement. However, applying black lipstick takes practice as any mistakes are extra visible. "When applying, be sure to check your balance and symmetry by taking a step back and evaluating in a mirror. You can clean up the shape with a clean brush dipped in remover or saturated with a makeup wipe," Kelli J. Bartlett, makeup artist and founding member of Glamsquad, told Byrdie.

Purple lipstick is an obvious go-to for the spooky season, but an equally fun vibe whenever your heart desires a magical statement-making look. A beautiful complement to dark, moody black eyeshadow, the colorful contrast of purple lipstick strikes in all the right ways. Try Half Magic's Mouth Cloud in Angel Rave or Mac's Amplified Lipstick in Violetta for a bold purple pout to style with your black eyeshadow.

When you don't want to draw attention away from your bold black eyeshadow, opt for a simple nude lip to balance out the look. While a lighter lip like this doesn't bring about the drama on its own, it does amplify the power of your black eyeshadow for a whimsical touch.

Bubblegum pink is the girly counterpart to this sometimes gothic shadow, and we love the contrast that this duo brings about. There's a lot of versatility when it comes to this look, and you could easily wear this combo anytime you want to lighten the mood that your black shadow exudes. You can't go wrong with adding dramatic lashes to this glamorous look, which are only amplified by the powerful black eyeshadow.

A deep red lipstick is the perfect match for black eyeshadow, and when combined with black lip liner, the results are a vampy dream. Dark liners like this can create the illusion of fuller lips, truly enhancing the drama of the black eyeshadow. "Always follow the natural shape and even the top and bottom shape first, then blend out the edges to give the effect of fuller lips," makeup artist Yuki Hayashi told Vogue.

A light and pretty mauve lipstick can support a dark, moody eye beautifully. The lighter lip acts much like the nude lip in this case, keeping most of the attention on the eyeshadow. Using additional, complementary shades on your lids adds a sense of cohesion to the overall look.