The Best and Most Comfortable Matte Lipsticks to Shop Right Now

Makeup artist Billie Gene is a huge fan of Huda Beauty's Liquid Matte Lipstick. "Matte lipsticks can have such a bad rep for being overall drying but this one is anything but that," she says. Gene adds that this one is so comfortable, comes in 18 shades, and has an immaculate color payoff. 

The NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream is a true steal at only $7, and there are 20 versatile shades this super comfortable formula comes in. The pigment applies as effortlessly as a lip gloss but dries down to a flat lipstick that smells like vanilla ice cream — yum!

Fenty's Icon Semi-Matte Refillable Lipstick comes in a lineup of reds and neutrals for all. It's pigmented and features plumping hyaluronic acid and conditioning vitamin E and C. Plus, it's refillable so once you buy one with its case (, the refills drop down to $20 apiece.

When Pat McGrath launched the Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick back in 2017, she told Allure that she didn't want a matte that felt like concrete. "This formula doesn't mask the natural texture of your lips," she explained. 

Fast forward to 2022, it still stands by her original claims. Available today in 26 shades, the formula is still creamy, hydrating, and has one-stroke coverage.

Uoma Beauty's Badass Icon Matte Lipstick glides onto even the driest lips like butter and feels like a soft matte dream. It comes in 19 beautiful hues and features carnauba wax which helps restore dry damaged lips.

Made with agave, moringa oil, and cupuaçu butter, the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick The Luscious Mattes are anything but dry. These light-as-air lipsticks come in 13 shades and sit in a luxurious black tube with gold detailing — for only $10, a true steal in our book. 

Available in 16 hues, the Dior Rouge Dior Forever is its first-ever transfer-proof lipstick. It has intense pigment and all-day comfort that lasts up to 16 hours. Black says that it even stays in place with a mask on, making it smudge-proof— which we all know by now is impressive. 

You can never go wrong with MAC's Matte Lipsticks and makeup artist Blair Petty agrees. "The color range of anything MAC is always top-notch," he says. With this lipstick line, there are 33 shades and the formula is creamy yet matte with zero shine.

The jojoba oil in L'Oréal Paris's Colour Riche Matte Lipstick allows for the pigment to be moisturizing yet maintain a matte finish (thanks to the kaolin in the formula). This creamy lipstick also comes in 18 shades so everyone can enjoy its comfortable wear. 

This crayon is another one of Black's favorites. The Sisley Paris Photo-Lip Twist Matte is a twist-up retractable chubby pencil that is very lightweight and perfect for every day. "Tuck into your bag for instant and easy application that is super smooth and flattering on the lips," she says.

Rare Beauty's Kind Words Matte Lipstick features 10 nude hues for all skin tones. Its formula is comfortable, matte, and features pigment that lasts literally all day. Pro tip: pick up the Kind Words Matte Lip Liner for the perfect match to your lipstick. 

"Clé de Peau's Beauté Matte Lipstick is a  super creamy, hydrating formula that glides on and creates the perfect soft matte finish," says Black. The makeup artist adds that this is definitely lipstick for people who like the idea of matte but can't stand the usual drying feel. Plus, it comes in 14 beautiful berry and nude hues.

Chances are you've heard of Pillow Talk, the famous nude lipstick from Charlotte Tilbury, but did you know it's part of the Matte Revolution Lipstick collection? Each of the 16 shades is made with tree and orchid extracts that work to soften and protect lips with wear.