I’ve always been a fan of bold lipsticks; I’d happily wear a deep crimson or rich magenta coupled with dewy skin and slick of mascara any day of the week. Obviously, when it comes to vivid shades, the more pigmented, the better; but these opaque, colour-saturated formulas often come at a price- dry, flaky, cracked lips.
A long-lasting, smudge-proof, non-drying colour is the holy grail of makeup for lovers of matte lipstick . But does this lip colour unicorn really exist?
There was a time where I wouldn’t go near a matte lipstick if you paid me. But gorgeous, intense shades and new silky, smooth textures have transformed me in to a shine-free lippie addict.
Matte lipstick has never been an easy choice for me. The chalky textures and the quick drying, pasty formulas have me reaching for a cleansing wipe quicker than you can say, “pass the lip balm.” There’s always that fear that a lack of sheen will highlight every fault and unsightly line around the mouth. But I love bold, high-impact lip colours and to be honest these just pack more of a punch in matte formulas.
