Goth makeup, a novelty of the ‘80s has seen a revival in recent years with the mammoth successes of Netflix projects like Umbrella Academy and more recently, Wednesday. These series with gothic undertones, manifested in the characters’ glam choices, helped add another layer of nuance, mystery and a boatload of darkness to the respective psyche (and the convoluted plots). Ensuring a movement of recreations and tutorials— and the #gothmakeup term raking a dizzying number of 784.9 million views on TikTok has paved the way for the trend to reign supreme in 2023. And we are here to help you dabble in this beauty fad with a small switch-up in your beauty cabinet. Shades of mauve, plum and burgundy worn on the lips is an easy-breezy way to embrace the goth makeup trend. So, without any further ado, ten best lipsticks from Nykaa to help you tap into your dark, mysterious and kooky side.
Price: INR 700
Rating: 4.2
Format: Liquid Lipstick
What We Love : One Swipe Application With The Reservoir Tip Of The Wand
The feather-light, lip mousse from Lakme 9 to 5 will help you ace the goth glam, in a split second. The colour is buildable, long-lasting and gives your pucker a beautiful matte finish. What we love about the product, is how it doubles as a cheek tint– ideal to create a monochromatic look that celebs like Gigi Hadid have been flaunting this season.
Price: INR 999
Rating: 4.3
Format: Lipstick
What We Love: Grapeseed oil and red raspberry to keep your lips moisturised and sun protected
This beautiful shade of matte is buildable. Which allows you to direct the amount of product for a single wear— on a scale of Wednesday to Morticia Addam, how gothic is your drip? The staying power of this weightless formula grants your lips a luxurious, velvety finish. The lipstick doesn't smudge or budge and stays clear of creases on account of prolonged wear.
Price: INR 1995
Rating: 4.2
Format: Lipstick
What We Love: The diamond bullet tips enables lip contouring
The iconic diamond-shaped bullet tip of this Huda lippy is bound to give your lips- a jaw-dropping 360-degree coverage with a single swipe. The colour is highly pigmented, strikes vampy and yet has a whisper of opulence to it. Grab it from Nykaa to experience a plush, matte finish that doesn’t dry out your pucker. Similar shades have been very popular with celebrities like Deepika Padukone and Lily Collins.
Price: INR 699
Rating: 4.3
Format: Liquid Lipstick
What We Love: Unique arrow applicator that grants full-coverage
Long-lasting and fade-proof, the Maybelline New York Matte Ink is one of the best selling offerings on Nykaa. Its silky smooth formula glides on effortlessly to give you the perfect pucker. An alluring shade of plum which will help unleash your dark and eerie side with just a nuanced movement of the wand. So get shopping!
Price: INR 399
Rating: 4.3
Format: Liquid Lipstick
What We Love: Hydrating ingredients like vitamin E and almond oil that it contains
The deep pink hue by Nykaa All Day Matte is non-drying, water-proof and lasts for 12 hours at a stretch. Unlike many full-bodied matte liquid formulas, this infallible formula isn’t prone to creasing on prolonged wear or bleeding. If you don’t gravitate towards deeper shades like browns and burgundy, the deep nude pink is your safest bet for a low-key grunge look.
Price: INR 849
Rating: 4.4
Format: Crayon
What We Love: the creamy finish offered on a coat of pigmented colour
The nifty, brown-hued crayon with an orange undertone, transitions exceptionally well from day to night. The formula slides on your lips without any resistance, unveiling a coat of high-powered matte-sque colour while casting away any flakiness or cracks on your pucker. Long-lasting, transfer-proof and hence, your perfect match for mastering a punk look.
Price: INR 1250
Rating: 4.4
Format: Lipstick
What We Love: Available in a mini size!
This cult classic lippy, in the shade, diva has won the hearts of many consumers and beauty experts alike. The potent matte snag gives your lips a fresh pop of burgundy, with an incredible, time-defying staying power. To clock the perfect edgy look with an air of sophistication — start with a coat of your fave lip balm, contour your lips for some depth with a similar shade liner and then knock yourself out with this divine offering.
Price: INR 550
Rating: 4.1
Format: Liquid Lipstick
What We Love: Cruelty-free and vegan
The shade - brush stroke, is giving us Avril Lavigne vibes! A bold brown, as light as a whipped cloud which adeptly hugs your lips, refusing to budge. Brimming with the goodness of vitamin E, C the comfy formula is also deeply nourishing and creates the illusion of fuller, plumper lips. Moreover, you can go all out, for a deep grunge look or dial it down with the pigments for a subdued goth avatar
Price: INR 850
Rating: 4.4
Format: Crayon
What We Love: Complete with a crayon sharpener
The high colour impact of a lipstick with the spontaneity of a crayon — the Colourbar Matte Me As I Am Lipcolor gives you the best of both worlds. It's intensely moisturising matte formula is adept for creating any lip look— from understated to OTT! Imbued with shea butter, the exquisitely cream formula is dermatologically tested, vegan and free from parabens.
Price: INR 329
Rating: 4.2
Format: Liquid Lipstick
What We Love: Single stroke application witn the precise applicator
Let the matte magic unfold on your lips with this beautiful tint of burgundy by Sugar Pop. A lightweight formulation bearing an intense flush of colour suits all skin tones. This hue is eerily similar to the one Catherine Zeta-Jones donned as Morticia Addams on Wednesday. No better way to get your goth glam on, now is there?
