Bésame Lipstick - Raven Black

USE STANDALONE OR LAYERED

A black that isn't black. No black pigment. Just pure color theory, mastered. Includes a collector’s Raven’s Blood pin.

Use as a standalone hue, or layer with other colors for a richer, bolder look.

The Old Masters created "black" shadows not by using pure black paint, but by mixing dark, complementary colors like burnt umber, ultramarine blue, and alizarin crimson to form chromatic blacks. This technique produced rich, complex shadows that appeared black from a distance, but offered greater vibrancy and depth than a flat, opaque tube black.

• Versatility with depth: Worn alone, it evokes drama and confidence. Layered, it deepens and defines, lending sophistication to any shade in your collection.
• Wear alone, or layer with other colors: Layer Raven's Black with other lipstick hues to create a deeper, bolder look. 
• Seasonless elegance: A bold companion for autumn’s masquerade, yet equally at home in spring’s minimalism or summer’s edge.
• A ritual of refinement: From the first glide, it becomes part of your signature—never loud, always noticed. This is not a costume. It’s character. Raven's Black is for those who understand that elegance is not inherited—it’s chosen.