15 Pics From #NationalLipstickDay That Prove Black Women Can Rock Any Lip Color

July 29 was #NationalLipstickDay and women all over the country celebrated their love of lipstick. But the celebration had special resonance with black women, who are often told that certain shades are off-limits to us because of our dark skin. Well, the devil is a lie and these 15 photos prove that black women can rock ANY shade.

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How did I miss one of the most important days of the year? 😩 #NationalLipstickDay pic.twitter.com/2LlpOS7Jo1

— PRINCE$$👑 (@playhousebarb) July 30, 2015

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In honor of National Lipstick Day, MAC Ruby Woo is an absolute must. Best red lip stick ever. #nationallipstickday #motd #maccosmetics #rubywoo #ardell #highlightonfleek #selfie #naturalcurls #curlypixie #curls Products: ABH dip brow, MAC Ruby Woo, Becca Champagne Pop, Ardell Demi Whispies.

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Tonight’s look #nationallipstickday #NickandNavi #luckycharmz #irievibes #instareggae #instagood #braidedup @kayglam @bthomas_hair #melodyehsani #lashgrip #twinning #tourlife #alborosie2015 #salinaca #lazyeye #calirows #twinning #rudegyalting

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Today is national lipstick day be bold with your lips 😗💋👄#nationallipstickday #lips #bold #fashion #diva #beautiful #natural #naturalhair #smile #nyc #blackisbeautiful #brows #cute #summer #follow #fleek #instagood #photooftheday #men #women #lipstick #happy #follow4follow #bbwfashion #instagood #girl #tagsforlikes

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personally, I like subtle nudes best #NationalLipstickDay pic.twitter.com/LUBk7T2SKR

— Alexia Clincy (@Lex_topia) July 30, 2015

. @kidnoble #NationalLipstickDay Round 2 lol pic.twitter.com/AhpJXXw6Rr

— jaVe. (@javeauriel) July 30, 2015

Late bur… #NationalLipstickDay pic.twitter.com/WBV3MAd0t1

— Melanie🍯 (@thesoulasylum) July 30, 2015

Lips on fleek, even on the beach! Happy #NationalLipstickDay. 💋 #LOVEISON pic.twitter.com/vMre8yFqpn

— MelissaChanel (@MelissaChanel2) July 29, 2015

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Our own editor Rinny got in on the fun. Hey girl!

It’s late but I’m still participating #NationalLipstickDay pic.twitter.com/WR4NpSHMCF

— Rinny (@rinnyriot) July 30, 2015

Ladies, did you celebrate #nationallipstickday? What is your favorite lip color?