The 30 Best Matte Lipsticks to Shop Now (Trust Us, We’ve Tried Hundreds)

12 Matte Lipsticks To Shop Right Now

We’re not exaggerating when we say we’ve tested countless matte lipsticks over the years. These 12 are some of our all-time favorites.

1. Valentino Beauty Spike Valentino Buttery Matte Lip Color

Keep your lips feeling hydrated with this buttery matte lipstick, which is infused with a light-reflecting gel for a creamy, smooth matte finish. The luxe formula comes in a dozen versatile shades, from everyday nudes to bold, vampy reds, each of which stays true for up to 10 hours. We also love that the gold studded case (inspired by the brand’s iconic Garavani bag) is refillable—so when you run out, you don’t need to buy an entirely new lipstick.

2. YSL Beauty The Slim Matte Longwear Lipstick

If you want a super-defined lip look without using lip liner, this lipstick is a must-try: It features a square-shaped tip for lining and filling with precision. Use the high point of the square bullet to outline your lips, then use the flat edge of the lipstick to color your pout for long-lasting, pigment-packed matte color that won’t bleed, transfer, or crack.

3. NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie XXL Matte Liquid Lipstick

Those looking for a liquid matte lipstick to add to their collection should give this editor-approved formula a try. It’s creamy and smooth; comes in a whopping 31 saturated shades; and delivers up to 16 hours of fade-, crack-, and transfer-resistant wear. Plus, you can snag it at a drugstore for around 10 bucks.

4. Giorgio Armani Beauty Lip Maestro Velvet Liquid Lipstick

This unique liquid lipstick rides the line between a soft matte and subtle satin finish, thanks to a luminous yet velvety formula that keeps the lips feeling smooth and supple. The lightweight gel lipstick won’t fade, feather, or settle into fine lines, and it wears for up to eight hours with a comfortable, non-sticky feel.

5. Urban Decay Vice Lipstick

Urban Decay’s iconic Vice lipstick will always have a place in our hearts—and our makeup bags. The collection includes 14 bold matte shades, including vibrant reds and soft, wear-anywhere nudes. Pick your favorite hue, then dab the hydrating matte lipstick onto your pout and blend with your finger for a blurred, lived-in look. If you prefer a bold wash of color, swipe it on straight from the tube.

6. Maybelline New York Superstay Matte Ink

With more than 28 vivid hues to choose from, there’s a shade in this liquid matte lipstick collection for virtually everybody. Choose your favorite from the bunch and use the arrow-tip applicator to swipe on the pigment-packed color for a defined matte lip look that wears for up to 16 hours.

7. Lancôme L’Asbolu Rouge Drama Matte Lipstick

Give your lips some TLC with this long-lasting matte lipstick, which is infused with grand rose extract and hyaluronic acid and leaves the lips with lasting moisture and comfort. The luxe formula delivers intense color payoff in a single swipe and boasts a soft, powdery matte finish that feels comfortable on the lips.

8. Prada Beauty Monochrome Hyper Matte Lipstick

If you’re someone who loves the look of matte lipstick but prefers the feel of bare lips, you’ll want to give this unique formula a try. It features Prada’s Micro-Fit technology and glides on smoothly, providing one-stroke coverage with a weightless feel. The finish is completely matte—but if you’d prefer something a bit subtler, the brand also offers a buildable soft matte version.

9. L’Oréal Paris Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick

Next time you stock up on your household essentials, pick up a tube (or two) of this liquid matte lipstick. It’s among our favorite drugstore picks for a standout lip look, thanks to its comfortable, hyaluronic acid-infused formula, impressive color range, and wear time (up to 16 hours without smudging or transferring).

10. Violette_FR Petal Bouche Matte Lipstick

Channel your inner Francophile (we all have one) with this bold matte lipstick, which, according to the brand, took a full year to develop. We’d say it’s well worth it: The creamy formula glides on effortlessly and delivers a buildable wash of color that feels weightless on the lips.

11. Freck Beauty Makeout Club Soft Blur Lipstick

Cushiony and comfortable, this long-lasting lipstick from indie brand Freck Beauty is a solid pick to add to your makeup bag. According to the brand, the magnolia bark extract-infused formula wears for up to eight hours without fading, feathering, or transferring, and it offers buildable coverage for a truly custom lip look.

12. SimiHaze Beauty Velvet Blur Matte Lipstick Balm

Finding a pigmented matte lipstick that feels like a lip balm may sound like a tall order, but this unique formula delivers on both counts. Per the brand, the innovative lipstick contains hyaluronic spheres that burst on application, delivering continuous hydration throughout the day. Smooth it on in the morning and enjoy up to 12 hours of comfortable, colorful wear.

How To Remove Matte Lipstick

Most matte lipsticks are designed to last for a long time. On the whole, that’s a good thing—the longer-lasting your lipstick is, the less often you’ll need to reapply it. But it also means that removing your lipstick at the end of the day can be a bit of a hassle if you don’t have the right products on hand.

The best way to take matte lipstick off, we’ve found, is via the double cleansing method. Start by applying a cleansing balm, like the Garnier Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm with Hyaluronic Acid, to your entire face (just be sure to keep your mouth closed). Massage the non-comedogenic formula in to dissolve your makeup, then add warm water, lather, and rinse. Then, wash your face a second time with a gentle water-based cleanser to remove any lingering traces of makeup (skip your mouth area). Right now, we’re loving the Youth to the People Superfruit Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser, which leaves the skin looking glowy and radiant. From there, you can proceed with your skincare routine as usual. Don’t forget to apply lip balm to nourish your pout ahead of your next lipstick application. Try the La Roche-Posay Nutritic Lip Balm for Very Dry Lips, which features a nourishing blend of shea butter, glycerin, ceramides, and vitamin E.

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