Matte Lipsticks

Nars Semi Matte Lipstick

 

Nars' Semi-Matte Lipstick in Fire Down Below has been my go-to. I feel a little guilty wearing it, because while I tried it on with a friend who wanted to buy it, I ended up being the one to take it away. It's doable daily goth in a dark, bruisy shade, and the semi-matte formula helps it go on a little easier. —Estelle Tang, Culture Editor
Nars Semi Matte Lipstick in Fire Down Below, $28

 

 

Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain

 

So I guess this isn't exactly a lipstick, but potayto, potahto…It does the trick: long-lasting, smooth, matte. I found this lip stain when I was lingering in a Sephora one day and a customer came in asking vaguely for some red lipstick that her friend was wearing. Without even letting her finish, the Sephora saleswoman—excuse me, cast member—whisked her away to the lip stain zone, leaving me to furtively follow. Insider secrets brought to you via eavesdropping. —Chloe Schama, Executive Editor
Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain, $14

 

 

ColourPop Ultra Matte

 

My usual color is from Nars, but if I'm looking for something dramatic I reach for a liquid lipstick. For the price of a cheap well drink, you can get insanely matte lips from ColourPop. Don't be fooled by this tawny tube, though- once the formula dries it's a shade of '90s dark brown (perfect for said well drinks). —Justine Carreon, Associate Market Editor
ColourPop Ultra Matte Lips in Kae, $6

 

 

Hard Candy Velvet Mousse Matte Lip Color

 

This raspberry jam matte pigment is so chaud I could practically spread it on a scone. Best of all, I never get berry-colored kisses on my "but first, coffee" mug. —Gena Kaufman, Social Media Manager
Hard Candy Velvet Mousse Matte Lip Color, $6

 

 

Urban Decay Cosmetics Matte Revolution Lipstick

 

I keep rebuying this color because it's the exact right nude shade for my pale skin, with an easy to apply, creamy matte formula that isn't drying AND isn't sticky. —Emily Tannenbaum, Social Media Editor
Urban Decay Cosmetics Matte Revolution Lipstick in Stark Naked, $11

 

 

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream

 

My little sister often scoffs at my expensive beauty products and, one day, introduced me to this $6 drugstore buy. I haven't looked back since. The applicator makes precision easy and the bright color requires no reapplication all day. —Kristina Rodulfo, Associate Editor
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream, $6

 

 

 

Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

 

The Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencils are great. With any matte lip product I make sure that I've been using Aquaphor before putting it on, but honestly these guys aren't as drying as others because they have vitamin E. I appreciate that their vibrant color doesn't wind up on my teeth, and the jumbo crayon size makes reapplying simple. —Mariel Tyler, Photo Editor
Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella, $26