Matte lipsticks are not going anywhere, in fact they are getting hotter than ever. Here is a selection of the newest releases! And these are only some of them – stay tuned for more.
YVES SAINT LAURENT Tatouage Couture Liquid Matte Lip Stain, $36(from Sephora and Bergdorf Goodman)
“Lip stain with an ultra-matte, high impact colour and a lightweight, naked-lip feel”. You get a matte tattoo-like effect and stays on for up to 8 hours. The liner-like applicator allows a precision outlining and filling.
The shade shown is 12 Red Tribe (rich true red)
PAT MCGRATH LABS MatteTrance Lipstick ( $38 from Sephora).
“A richly pigmented lipstick that adorns lips in a lightweight veil of opaque colour for a modern, matte finish”. The formula is promised to be hydrating, creamy and soft.
There are 9 shades to choose from. Shown is Deep Void 210 (deep blackened purple).
Dior Rouge Dior Liquid ($35 from Sephora and Selfridges)
“A liquid lipstick with multiple effects and vivid color impact”, you get a full coverage and a 12 hour wear, the formula is a blend of mineral wax, ultra-fine powders, and oils.There are three finishes: Matte, Metallic and Satin.
The featured shade is 797 Savage Matte (dark raspberry pink)
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Lips ( £24 from Selfridges)
These are promised to glide on like a gloss but, at the same time, providing a matte effect for a fuller effect. Hollywood Lips are long-lasting and have a full coverage.
There are 10 shades to choose from, shown is Dollybird.