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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at PSU chapter.

Whether you’re a fan of the latest makeup trend or not, there’s no denying that dark lipsticks have made their way from our mothers’ purses back into the hands of collegiettes. Though some are weary of the bold statement a dark shade can make, we promise there is a color that can work for you – you just have to find it. Check out this list of the five shades you should try this winter, arranged from the cheapest buy to the biggest splurge:

1. Seduce Scarlet Colorlicious Lipstick by Covergirl – $6.99

Seduce Scarlet is a dark, rich red is infused with shea butter that will keep your lips smooth and soft during the cold, winter months. 

 

2. Rich Girl Red Super Lustrous Lipstick by Revlon – $7

Rich Girl Red is the staple bright red shade you need in your lipstick lineup. Pair it with an all-black outfit for the ultimate statement shade. 

 

3. Touch of Spice Color Sensational Creamy Matte by Maybelline – $7.49

Touch of Spice is a less intense matte color that will enhance your lips while not making them the center of attention. Matte is not shiny like other lipsticks and will give your outfits a new and different look. 

 

4. Rebel by MAC – $16 

Rebel is a satin lipstick, and it’s one of the shades that has made it onto MAC’s Bestsellers list. It’s a deep raspberry shade with a plum undertone that’s a perfect mix between not too dark and not too bright.

 

5. Ingrid Audacious Lipstick by NARS – $32

Ingrid is a dramatic, deep purple shade. This lipstick has great texture and pigmentation so that it’ll last the entire night out. 

 

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Chellsy Costello is currently a senior at Penn State University majoring in Public Relations/Advertising and minoring in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management. In her free time, she loves finding new artists to listen to, watching football, trying new recipes in the kitchen, and finding time to hit the gym. Her current and past experiences include Wenner Media, Press Here Publicity, The Nittany Lion Club, Varsity 'S' Club, Valley Magazine, and Happy Valley Communications. She hopes to land her dream job in New York City or another major city after graduation and someday hopes to travel as much as she can.
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Rachael David is currently a senior at Penn State University and serves as the Campus Correspondent for Her Campus Penn State. She is majoring in public relations and minoring in psychology. Her love of creative writing and all things Penn State is what inspired her to become a member of the HC team in the fall of 2013. Her background experience includes working for the Undergraduate Admissions Office at Penn State as a social media intern in the spring of 2014 and is currently working as a social media intern for an internet marketing company in Harrisburg called WebpageFX. This past summer she also served as a PR intern for Tierney Communications. Rachael enjoys anything media related especially catching up on her favorite shows, including Saturday Night Live and any show on Food Network. She has a passion for food but also loves being active and spending her free time running or hiking. She hopes to gain more experience in all aspects of the media industry during college and plans on pursuing a career writing for a life & style publication in the future.