Black Cherry Lipstick Is Trending, so I Found the Chicest Options Worth Investing In

ICYMI, black cherry lips are all the rage for 2025. What started as an elegant, moody nail trend over the summer has officially found permanent real estate on our pouts. Just take it from Pinterest, which predicts a “cherry-coded” year, according to its annual trend report, or the multiple makeup brands that have recently spotlighted a black cherry color story. (All eyes on you, Glossier!)

Makeup artists are certainly here for all the black cherry buzz. “Right now, I’m noticing a lot of deep, bold colors making their mark, particularly the resurgence of dark cherry lips,” celebrity makeup artist Kelly Zhang tells Who What Wear about the year’s trending makeup looks. “This deep, rich hue is stealing the spotlight in 2025, bringing a perfect blend of elegance and edge.” Black cherry emulates the boldness of a red without committing to crimson, it’s vampy without going full-on plum, and there are myriad ways you can iterate on it. “It’s being worn in various ways—from bold, full coverage to a more subtle, blotted stain that gives a touch of drama without being too overpowering,” notes Zhang.