What to look for in matte lipsticks

Choosing the perfect matte lipstick can elevate your makeup look and ensure all-day comfort and color.

1. Long-Lasting Formula

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A good matte lipstick should offer long-wearing color that resists fading, smudging, or transferring throughout the day. Look for formulas labeled as 'long-wear' or 'transfer-proof' for best results.

2. Comfort and Hydration

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Matte lipsticks can sometimes feel drying, so seek out options infused with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, or natural oils to keep lips comfortable and moisturized.

3. Pigmentation

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Rich, opaque color payoff is essential for a bold matte look. High-quality matte lipsticks provide full coverage in just one or two swipes without streaking or patchiness.

4. Shade Range

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Choose from a wide variety of shades to find the perfect match for your skin tone and personal style. A diverse shade range ensures you’ll have options for every occasion, from everyday neutrals to statement-making bolds.

  1. 1
    Crushed Lip Color

    Bobbi Brown

    495 REVIEWS
    An all-new lipstick formula that delivers a just-kissed, stain effect in one swipe.
  2. 2
    Matte Revolution

    Charlotte Tilbury

    3,849 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A matte lipstick that features a long-lasting, buildable, and hydrating formula.
  3. 3
    Lip Color Matte Lipstick
    1,488 REVIEWS
    Ultra-pigmented with a matte finish, this lipstick delivers rich color. 
  4. 4
    Liquid Lip Luxe Matte

    Tom Ford

    894 REVIEWS
    Melts onto lips with a cloud-like, creamy feel. This longwearing formula sculpts with vivid, high-impact color. 
  5. 5
    Powermatte Lipstick
    794 REVIEWS
    High-intensity matte formula that glides on bold color with 10-hour wear.
  6. 6
    Petal Soft Lip

    Laura Mercier

    698 REVIEWS
    A sheer matte lip color that makes your lips petal-soft delivering 12 hours of weightless wear and 24 hours of lip softening hydration.
  7. 7
    Hot Lips

    Charlotte Tilbury

    652 REVIEWS
    A lipstick line including Charlotte Tilbury's famous celebrity Hot Lips club - signature Matte Revolution and K.I.S.S.I.N.G. formulas.
  8. 8
    Full Bloom Sculpted Lipstick
    440 REVIEWS
    A creamy, sustainable, full-coverage lip color derived from saturated mineral pigments for vibrant, velvety wear.
  9. 9
    Full Bloom Sculpted Lipstick Refill
    426 REVIEWS
    A creamy, sustainable, full-coverage lip color derived from saturated mineral pigments for vibrant, velvety wear.
  10. 10
    Air Matte Lip Color
    351 REVIEWS
    BestSeller Limited Edition
    Innovative new formula glides seamlessly onto lips for airy, longwear matte lip color with a comfortable feel. 

What to look for in matte lipsticks

Choosing the perfect matte lipstick can elevate your makeup look and ensure all-day comfort and color.

1. Long-Lasting Formula

Citrus catapult arrow

A good matte lipstick should offer long-wearing color that resists fading, smudging, or transferring throughout the day. Look for formulas labeled as 'long-wear' or 'transfer-proof' for best results.

2. Comfort and Hydration

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Matte lipsticks can sometimes feel drying, so seek out options infused with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, or natural oils to keep lips comfortable and moisturized.

3. Pigmentation

Citrus catapult arrow

Rich, opaque color payoff is essential for a bold matte look. High-quality matte lipsticks provide full coverage in just one or two swipes without streaking or patchiness.

4. Shade Range

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Choose from a wide variety of shades to find the perfect match for your skin tone and personal style. A diverse shade range ensures you’ll have options for every occasion, from everyday neutrals to statement-making bolds.