How To Wear Gray Lipstick For A Look That's Anything But Dull

In November 2022, Gigi Hadid, a spokesperson for Maybelline, turned heads when she attended the CFDA Fashion Awards wearing a cool gray lipstick that somehow looked simultaneously both matte and glossy (via Allure). As Stylecaster reported, Hadid wore Maybelline's Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick in Huntress, which you can find on Amazon for under $12.

Finding the best makeup colors for your skin tone is everything, and this extends to your lipstick. You must also consider how and where you want to wear the gray lipstick. For example, a dark gray may be too much for the office, but just right for a night out.

According to StyleCraze, a matte gray will provide a flawless finish and give off a velvety, sleek look: they recommend Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte Lipstick in Smoke. If you have a more neutral skin tone, a slate gray will suit you. While cool tones look great in a medium gray, a very light gray can give off a more nude, natural look ideal for everyday wear. Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Grey Over It is a pick that's been popular for ages (per HuffPost) — a sign that it isn't going out of style.

Another option is to outline your lips in gray and fill them in with red or pink. Alternatively, you can use gray as a base and add a nude shade for the top layer.