26 Best Matte Lipsticks - Liquid and Solid Matte Lipsticks

Posted by Erma Hippe on Thursday, May 23, 2024

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1Lipstick, Purple, Violet, Carmine, Magenta, Stationery, Maroon, Writing implement, Ammunition, Material property, Courtesy:Lipstick Queen

Hail to the queen! It doesn't get much more iconic than a matte red lip, and this rich shade is exactly what you need to pull it off.

Lipstick Queen Sinner Lipstick in Red, $24, nordstrom.com.

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2Cosmetics, Beauty, Eye, Eye liner, Pink, Writing implement, Writing instrument accessory, Pen, Material property, Office supplies, Courtesy: E.l.f.

This twist-up crayon makes mid-day touchups a breeze.

E.l.f. Matte Lip Color in Dash of Pink, $3, ulta.com.

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3Water, Cosmetics, Pink, Red, Product, Beauty, Liquid, Lip gloss, Nail polish, Material property, Courtesy: Chanel

Liquid lipsticks are the way to go for long-lasting matte lips. That's good because you'll never want to take off this universally flattering peachy-pink.

Chanel Rouge Allure Ink Matte Liquid Lip Colour in Creatif, $37, nordstrom.com.

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4Lipstick, Lighting, Brown, Sconce, Cosmetics, Material property, Bullet, Ammunition, Light fixture, Cylinder, Courtesy: Pat McGrath Labs

Pat McGrath is a woman who knows her lipsticks, so it's so surprise that her own line of matte shades is so obsessable.

Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick in Omni, $38, sephora.com.

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5Pink, Liquid, Peach, Magenta, Maroon, Cylinder, Coquelicot, Silver, Bottle, Cosmetics, Courtesy: Colourpop

The neutral undertones in this your-lips-but-better liquid lipstick mean it works for both warm and cool complexions.

Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip in Solow, $6, colourpop.com.

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6Product, Red, Pink, Lipstick, Cosmetics, Lip, Material property, Magenta, Liquid, Courtesy: Lancome

Some matte lipsticks go on thick and drying, but this intensely pigmented fuchsia goes on like a lip oil and hangs around like a stain, making it perfect for summer.

Lancôme Matte Shaker Liquid Lipstick in Pink Power, $22, nordstrom.com.

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7Purple, Magenta, Pink, Violet, Stationery, Writing implement, Cosmetics, Courtesy: Lorac

If you're craving a change from your pink-nude-red rotation, this violet shade is exactly what you need to shake up your routine.

Lorac Pro Matte Lip Color in Lilac, $19, nordstrom.com.

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8pstrongCharlotte Tilbury/strong Hot Lips in Tell Laura, $32, a href="http://www.charlottetilbury.com/us/hot-lips-lipstick-tell-laura.html" target="_blank"charlottetilbury.com/a./pCourtesy: Charlotte Tilbury

Orange can be an intimidating lip color, but this creamy tube finds a balance between peach and marigold that's impressively wearable.

Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips in Tell Laura, $34, nordstrom.com.

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9Red, Lipstick, Pink, Carmine, Maroon, Magenta, Cosmetics, Cylinder, Silver, Coquelicot, Courtesy: Giorgio Armani

This matte blackberry shade feels featherlight on lips and lasts for hours.

Giorgio Armani Lip Magnet Liquid Lipstick in Front Row, $38, norstrom.com.

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10Cosmetics, Red, Eye, Eye liner, Pink, Organ, Writing instrument accessory, Writing implement, Material property, Eye shadow, Courtesy: Sonia Kashuk

The price tag for this lip crayon may be tiny but the lush nude payoff is anything but.

Sonia Kashuk Velvety Matte Lip Crayon in Mulberry Nude, $7.99, target.com.

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11Pink, Cosmetics, Beauty, Violet, Lip gloss, Magenta, Lipstick, Material property, Liquid, Tints and shades, Courtesy: MAC Cosmetics

For those days when it's too hot to put on makeup, this watermelon pink speaks for itself.

MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour in To Matte With Love, $21, nordstrom.com.

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12Product, Beauty, Skin, Cosmetics, Water, Lipstick, Material property, Beige, Skin care, Liquid, Courtesy: Stila Cosmetics

The last thing you want to do is reapply your lipstick a dozen times a day; with this peachy nude, one swipe in the morning is all you need.

Stila Stay All Day Matte'ificent Lipstick in Mon Ami, $22, nordstrom.com.

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13Product, Red, Lipstick, Maroon, Magenta, Peach, Cylinder, Cosmetics, Coquelicot, Courtesy: Nars

Be careful: this bold orange-red makes such a power statement you may be tempted to wear it every day.

Nars Powermatte Lip Pigment in Light My Fire, $26, sephora.com.

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14pstrongGucci/strong Deep Matte Lipstick in Rush, $40, a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446959275" target="_blank"saksfifthavenue.com/a./p

The long, slim tube makes applying this classic red super simple, even without a mirror.

Gucci Deep Matte Lipstick in Rush, $40, saksfifthavenue.com.

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15pstrongClinique/strong Pop Lip Colour + Primer in Black Licorice, $18, a href="https://www.clinique.com/product/1605/35082/Makeup/Lipsticks/Clinique-Pop-Lip-Colour-Primer" target="_blank"clinique.com/a./p

One swipe of this matte color-primer combo will make purple your new go-to lip shade.

Clinique Pop Lip Matte Colour + Primer in Black Licorice Pop, $18.50, nordstrom.com.

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16pstrongEstée Lauder/strong Pure Color Matte Sculpting Lipstick in Unattainable, $32, a href="http://www.sephora.com/pure-color-matte-sculpting-lipstick-P399170?skuId=1731561&icid2=products%20grid:p399170" target="_blank"sephora.com/a. /pCourtesy: Estee Lauder

Matte lipsticks have a reputation for being drying, but this raspberry hippie feels luxuriously buttery.

Estée Lauder Pure Color Matte Sculpting Lipstick in Unattainable, $32, norstrom.com.

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17pstrongButter London/strong Lippy Moisture Matte Lipstick in Lady Bird, $22, a href="http://www.ulta.com/lippy-moisture-matte-lipstick?productId=xlsImpprod10991289" target="_blank"ulta.com/a. /pCourtesy: Butter London

We love this apricot lip color with simple nude shadow and a swipe of mascara for a girl next door meets bombshell mashup.

Butter London Lippy Moisture Matte Lipstick in Lady Bird, $22, ulta.com.

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18pstrongL'Oréal Paris /strongInfallible Pro-Matte Gloss in Blushing Ambition, $10, a href="http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/products/makeup/lip-color/lip-gloss/infallible-pro-matte-gloss.aspx" target="_blank"lorealparisusa.com/a. /pCourtesy: Maybelline

Matte gloss? Sounds like a paradox, feels like a dream on your parched pout.

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss in Blushing Ambition, $9.99, ulta.com.

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19pstrongMAKE/strong Matte Lipstick in Fire, $25, a href="http://makebeauty.com/products/matte-lipstick-1?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=17412405825&gclid=COKQq-nTh84CFc9ahgodyIUM6A" target="_blank"makebeauty.com/a. /pCourtesy: MAKE

The sharp points on this crystal-shaped bullet make it easy to apply clean, crisp edges.

MAKE Matte Lipstick in Fire, $25, makebeauty.com.

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20pstrongKevyn Aucoin/strong The Matte Lip Color in Relentless, $33, a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kevyn-aucoin-beauty-the-matte-lip-color/3290518" target="_blank"nordstrom.com/a. /pCourtesy: Kevyn Aucoin

Your no makeup makeup wouldn't be complete without a flawless nude lip.

Kevyn Aucoin The Matte Lip Color in Relentless, $33, nordstrom.com.

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Lauren Hubbard is a freelance writer and Town & Country contributor who covers beauty, shopping, entertainment, travel, home decor, wine, and cocktails.

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