It is a beauty truth universally acknowledged: rose gold rules.
And you don't have to limit yourself to rose gold highlighter, nail polish, and eye shadow — not when there are so many super-metallic rose gold lipsticks in the world.
But which are truly the best? I've got you; here are the 11 best rose gold lipsticks in the world, ranked by shininess.
MAC x Mariah Carey Lipstick in All I Want, $20
Mariah Carey, ultimate Diva of the world, created this softly shimmering rose gold lipstick for her holiday collab with MAC. Subtle enough to wear to work, but bold enough to please even the most demanding chanteuse, it seriously is all you want. ($20, MAC Cosmetics)
Sugarpill Liquid Lip Color in Trinket, $18
Stila Stay All Day Metal Matte Lipstick in Dore, $22
This lipstick is rose GOALS — OK, I'll see myself out for that joke. This lipstick is metallic, with a kind of '90s vibe in the best way. It's chic, it's understated, it's basically how I imagine a mermaid would do a nude lip. ($22, Ulta)
Kylie Cosmetics Metal Liquid Lipstick in Heir, $18
I couldn't have a rose gold roundup without a Kylie product, now could I? Wear Heir by itself for a semi-sheer wash of shimmery rose perfection, or layer it on top of ANOTHER rose gold lipstick, and get ready to stun. ($18, Kylie Cosmetics)
Colourpop Ultra-Metallic Lip in Lights Out, $4.80
Looking for an inexpensive way to indulge your rose gold lust? This little number is just what you need. It's definitely heavier on the gold than the pink, but if you're all about major sparkle, this is your jam. Plus, it's on sale. ($4.80, Colourpop)
Lipstick Queen Metallic Lipstick in Nude, $24
If you're not feeling the heaviness of a liquid lipstick, check out Lipstick Queen's super-shiny satin offering. Pink with sparkly gold reflects, this is "nude" only if you happen to be a rose gold queen when your clothes come off. Which, let's face it, is the dream. ($24, Ulta)
NYX Cosmic Metals Lip Cream in Speed of Light, $4.50
One of Instagram's ride or die rose golds, Speed of Light manages to be richly pigmented, comfortable to wear, AND outrageously shiny. Speed of Light tends to be a little more on the bronze side of rose gold, you can also try shades Crystallized Metal (which is more pink) and Retro Harmony (more gold). ($4.50 each, NYX Cosmetics)
Milani Amore Matte Metallic Lip Creme in Chromatic Addict, $9
Yes, you CAN get an incredible metallic rose gold lipstick at the drugstore. Chromatic Addict is the PERFECT wearable golden shade — and though it feels more like a gloss, you definitely won't have to reapply nearly as often. Khloe Kardashian is also a fan of this shade, so you know it has to be good. ($9, Milani)
Beauty Bakerie Metallic Lip Whip in Rosè Posè, $20
Rosè Posè is perfection. A true rosy-peach shade with mega-metallic payoff, this liquid lipstick genuinely looks like you've gilded your mouth with rose gold. Seriously — just look at the swatches. ($20, Beauty Bakerie)
Smashbox Be Legendary Liquid Lip in Petal Metal, $24
This impeccably smooth, metallic Smashbox lip color is literally like drenching your lips in rose gold metal — just, you know, comfortable. ($24, Sephora)
So what's the shiniest, sparkliest rose gold lipstick of them all?
Jouer Long-Wear Lip Creme Liquid Lipstick in Papaye, $18
Papaye is the ORIGINAL cult rose gold lip color — and for damn good reason. Swatches show this "metallic warm peach" shade is practically holographic. Mirror mirror on the wall — she is the shiniest of them all. ($18, Jouer Cosmetics)
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