Matte Lips are great both for day and night, but we must remember this important fact: if it's matte, it probably -and I did say probably, not always- will tend to leave a dry feeling on the lips, so It is very important to always moisturize before and after we apply these bad boys. By hydrating the lip, not only will it prime our lips and create a great canvas for a longer lasting lip color, but It will also help the lip feel smooth and healthy even after applying the matte lip color.
Having tried out a few of these matte lipsticks, here are my top picks:
1. Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick. $20. www.macys.com
This liquid formula is simply exquisite! Remeber when I said earlier that not all matte lipsticks feel dry or chappy? Well I was definetly referring to this one! Anastasia never dissapoints to amaze us. This liquid to matte lipstick applies so soft and beautiful, leaving the lip looking amazing, plus they're so pigmented! I'm obsessed with the shade Dusty Rose. I have literally used it two weeks in a row and I'm not ashamed to say it, lol. It's the perfect neutral, -but not boring- color for everyday. It is definetly pricey, but If you're in the mood for a deserved splurge, ABH is the way to go!
2. Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip. $6. www.colorurpop.com
Colourpor Cosmetics is a cosmetics company based in California, and everyone is basically obsessed with them! They launched the Ultra Matte Lip Collection back on july and they were sold out in a few hours! Lucky for me, I got my hands on a few of them on time and they're just gorgeous. They dry so quickly, and the pigmentation is really great. They are serious when they mean ultra matte, as these liquid lipsticks are extremely matte. I do recommend to use a lip balm before and after you use them because they do tend to chap the lip, but I still love them. After all, for that price, It's a must have! And they come in 25 beautiful shades as well. Did I mention they're also Cruelty Free Cosmetics? <3
3. Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick. $20. www.sephora.com
The shade I'm wearing in this picture is called Lolita. It is probably the more popular shade they have as of right now, even though Bows n' Arrow It's giving them a nice friendly competition! I am obsessed with Lolita as well! I think It is such a wearable color, and It does look amazing on everyone and every skin color. I have a few liquid lipsticks from KVD and another one I absolutely adore is L.U.V., a very rich purple that has everyone talking about. They feel amazing on your lip and I won't say they hydrate the lip, but they don't leave a dry feeling either, which is awesome. They are also on the big-spender's list but they are a must have!
4. L'Oréal Paris Le Matte. $9.69. www.walgreens.com
I am so glad they brought this pen back! They originally launched in 2013 as a Limited Edition Collection, and this year they decided to bring them back, and the best part, I don't see anywhere they're a Limited Edition! In New and Old Colors this pen is here to make a revolution! This sophisticated pen has highly pigmented colors that glides on effortlessly in one precise stroke, making it a must have for those girls that are always on-the-go! Less than $10 for a long lasting matte pen!? Gimme!
And that would be it for my Top Matte lipsticks of the moment.
Remember gals, all skins and lips are different. What works for me doesn't necessarily work for everyone, and HEY!, that is the beauty of the beauty world! There are no rules! Just do what makes you happy and what makes you feel beautiful inside and out.
Now, show me your mate lippies!
Xoxo,
Gio.
*The fabric used in one of the pictures is an exclusive print by the puertorican Designer AM by Ana Maria Mariana.
