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Matte lipsticks are tricky. They don’t always sit well on the lips (meaning, they feel heavy and goopy). They don’t always fade to a pretty stain (meaning, they look splotchy or leave a weird-looking “ring” around the lips). And some are just a pain to touch up.
This is where the new crop of matte lipsticks comes in. These are fluid and lightweight, just like ink. These glide smoothly on the lips. These are packed with bold pigment. And these dry to a weightless layer – so much so you might even forget you’re wearing a lipstick.
But don’t underestimate its stretchable formula – these lipsticks fade to an even, diffused-looking stain after meals. They won’t flake on you and because of their thin ink-like texture, the lipsticks re-apply well, no matter how many layers you slick on.
Ahead, our picks:
https://www.herworld.com/style/beauty/makeup/ink-inspired-matte-lipsticks-weightless/
These "ink-inspired" matte lipsticks are the most weightless mattes you'll need
Giorgio Armani Beauty Lip Magnet, $57
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One swipe, done. It’s budge-proof – even after eating and drinking – and doesn’t dry out the lips.
L’Oreal Rouge Signature Matte Lip Ink, $21.90
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The watery formula dries to a pigmented, soft-matte finish that blurs fine lines on lips .
Shu Uemura Matte Supreme, $43
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It is slightly more viscous than water, but is still light and comfortable. One layer offers good colour payoff. And when it does fade, it leaves a pretty, even stain behind.
By Terry Lip-expert Matte Liquid Lipstick, $54
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The colour is so intense that one light swipe gives you bold pigment. It is comfortable to wear, and a pretty stain remains at the end of the day.
Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Colour, $36
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The contoured applicator makes it easy to follow your lip shape. Two thin coats are all you need for an intense finish. Even better, the colour doesn’t budge once the lipstick sets.
This story first appeared in the April 2019 issue of Her World magazine.
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