This Anti-Trend Lipstick Is the Key to Creating a Timeless Lip
Right now, it seems like the lip look is a glossy one. Lip gloss is back in full force, baby. I, for one, never thought I'd see a Lancôme Juicy Tubes renaissance in my future, but here we are. And I'm not complaining about it.
But although I've been experimenting with various lip glosses and lip oils recently, I've decided I will never stray from my tried-and-true matte lipstick. Sure, I might reach for something glossy from time to time, but my go-to is always a matte finish. It's not exactly on-trend right now, but I think the look is 100% timeless. The finish looks so sophisticated and grown-up, and I instantly feel put-together whenever I have a matte lipstick on. In fact, sometimes when I'm especially lazy about doing my makeup but need to look like I actually did it because I'm going out or have something for work, I'll apply some matte lipstick, mascara, a touch of blush, and a brow product, and I'm all set. No need to do a full face when I've got a bold lip on. I find that the product really elevates a look.
Plus, can we just talk about how matte lipsticks seem to be invincible when faced with beverages and food? Those types of lipsticks have staying power all night long. Have I sold you on them yet? Take a look atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing editors' favorite picks below.
1. Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick
I am so tempted to buy this lipstick in every colour—it's my absolute favorite matte option. First, the colour options are amazing. There's a hue for just about every occasion or whim. And second, it stays put. I might have to do a light touch-up once during a night out after eating and drinking, but that's about it.
2. MAC Retro Matte Lipstick
3. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury's matte lipstick has a lasting finish, but it won't dry the lips out since it's enriched with a secret ingredient and orchid extract. It also contains 3D glow pigments to help the lips look fuller.
4. YSL Beauty The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick
5. Nyx Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream
7. Dior Rouge Dior Refillable Lipstick
8. Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick
9. Juvia's Place The Nude Velvety Matte Lipstick
10. Nars Powermatte Lip Pigment
11. Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lipstick
12. Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Mousse
13. Westman Atelier Lip Suede
If you love playing around with your lip colours and mixing and matching, you'll definitely be occupied with this compact. It contains four hues in soft-matte textures that you can wear solo or mix together. The product is infused with nourishing and conditioning ingredients like cold-pressed cherry oil, marula oil, and biomimetic peptides.
14. Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color
15. Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani Matte Lipstick
16. Tom Ford Lip Color Matte Lipstick
17. Shiseido Modern Matte Powder Lipstick
18. Hermès Rouge Hermès Matte Lipstick
Sarah is lifestyle writer and editor with over 10 years of experience covering health and wellness, interior design, food, beauty, and tech. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she attended New York University and lived in New York for 12 years before returning to L.A. in 2019. In addition to her work atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , she held editor roles at Apartment Therapy, Real Simple, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, and The Bump (sister site of The Knot). She has a passion for health and wellness, but she especially loves writing about mental health. Her self-care routine consists of five things: a good workout, “me” time on the regular, an intriguing book/podcast/playlist to unwind after a long day, naps, and decorating her home.