11 Festive Lipsticks That Aren't Traditional Red
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Too Faced
Throwback Metallic Sparkle Lipstick in Bionic, $18 at Too Faced
Boasting a modern, creamy glitter formula, this icy blue shade makes an impression during the holidays. But feel free to rock it all winter long.
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Fenty Beauty
Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick in Midnight Wasabi, $9 at Sephora
For everyone who believes that the holiday season is as much about green as it is red, there's this wicked lipstick.
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MAC Cosmetics
Grand Illusion Glossy Liquid Lipcolour in Let's Rock, $18.70 at Nordstrom
This copper orange lipstick shines in its package and is equally festive once it's on your lips. The lip color twinkles like the North Star.
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CoverGirl
Exhibitionist Metallic Lipstick in Flushed 505, $7.99 at Ulta Beauty
Instead of taking cues from traditional holiday decor, look to winter weather for your inspo. This metallic lipstick has a modern frosted finish. It goes on sheer for a subtle ice queen vibe and the price won't put a dent in your holiday shopping budget.
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NYX Professional Makeup
Diamonds & Ice, Please Lipstick in Icon Living, $9 at NYX Cosmetics
A perfectly purple pick that delivers intense color payoff. Just press your lips to showcase the shimmer.
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Bite Beauty
Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Squid Ink, $9.88 at Amazon
This deep navy has a kiss of black for a goth, but still holiday-appropriate, feel. The organic formula keeps your lips moisturized with its balanced blend of nourishing oils, nutrients and vitamins.
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Givenchy
Le Rouge Night Noir Lipstick in 01 Night in Light, $26.60 at Neiman Marcus
The entire Le Rouge Night Noir Lipstick collection features out-of-the-ordinary, party-perfect shades. This one may look intimidating, but it's a flattering blackberry hue accented with multicolored glitter guaranteed to make your pout pop.
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NARS
Audacious Lipstick in Kirat, $32 at Net-a-Porter
A deep, bright purple is unexpected yet festive. This lipstick is packed with pigment and has a lush satin feel. The color is long-lasting so you won't spend your entire evening touching up your makeup.
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Pat McGrath Labs
Blitztrance Lipstick in Blitz Gold Starglaze, $12 at Pat McGrath Labs
Makeup mastermind Pat McGrath knows statement makeup. This multifaceted gold lipstick will light up your entire face. The ultra-reflective pearls are suspended in an emollient-infused formula so it glides on smoothly and doesn't feel gritty.
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Laura Geller Beauty
Iconic Baked Sculpting Lipstick in Liberty Rose Gold, $21 at Macy's
Metallics are always festive and this dazzling lipstick comes in a striking rose gold shade. The gluten-free product contains baked loose pigments for a molten metallic look.