Matte lipsticks have a bad reputation for leaving lips dry and lifeless, but there are now options on the market that are hydrating and comfortable to wear. Tested and loved by experts and editors, here are the 12 best matte lipsticks you can try in 2024.
Lisa Eldridge True Velvet Lip Color offers a velvety finish with a comfortable feel on the lips. Merit Signature Lip Lightweight Matte Lipstick is hydrating and flattering, enhancing your natural pout. Armani Beauty Lip Power Long Lasting Lipstick is perfect for dry lips, with a creamy formula that lasts. MAC M·A·C ximal Silky Matte Lipstick is a cult classic with a new, more comfortable formula.
Bobbi Brown Luxe Matte Lipstick offers hydration and plumping effects for long-lasting wear. Hermès Rouge Hermès Matte lipstick stands out with its luxurious packaging and smooth application. Dior Rouge Dior Forever Transfer-Proof Lipstick is highly pigmented and hydrating for a long-lasting matte finish. Gucci Velvet Matte Lipstick is a luxurious option with high-pigment color and comfortable wear.
Glossier Generation G is a lightweight, buildable formula for an effortless cool-girl look. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Hydrating Lipstick moisturizes and smooths lips with a creamy formula. Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint is a bold liquid lipstick with long-wearing, transfer-proof color. Violette_FR Bisou Balm offers a blurred, tinted effect for a just-bitten lip look.
To make matte lipstick feel more comfortable, use a lip scrub and lip balm to prep the lips. Applying with a lip brush and blotting as you go can also enhance the comfort and longevity of the lipstick. Matte lipsticks come in traditional tube formulas and liquid formulas that dry down to a matte finish.
Trust ELLE Beauty for expert-tested and vetted beauty recommendations. As the Associate Beauty E-Commerce Writer at ELLE.com, Carol Lee consults with makeup artists and tests products to provide the best beauty essentials. Try these top matte lipsticks for a comfortable and stylish pout in 2024.
