Tuesday, May 17, 2016

My Favourite Matte Lip Products


Matte formulas without a doubt have to be my favourite. I find them more long-lasting and I much prefer a less of a sheen when it comes to my lipsticks, especially when I'm wearing a bold eye-look. I've put together 5 of my favourite Matte lip products to share, and one which I think I've kept in the dark for a very long time and have never mentioned in this blog...

First off we start with Mac. I've been raving a lot about Mac cosmetics recently on my blog, the other day posting a Brand In the Spotlight post  and have already blogged My Mac Lipstick Collection so I wont go on about these two products too much. I own quite a few Mac lipsticks in my collection which are matte, but I thought I would bring out my favourite bold and nude lip. Firstly would have to be Mac's Velvet Teddy,  a cult favourite in the beauty blogging world, described as that 'perfect nude'. The longevity of this product is incredible and more importantly, it isn't drying at all. 

Next of course is my signature red, Mac's Russian Red . This is literally a block red with neither any brown/pink or purple undertones and to me just screams out 'Christmas Red'. Although perhaps not a lipstick for the Spring/Summer time, I wore this in my Christmas Day Makeup Look  as it compliments a gold eye beautifully. Now I would recommend lining your lips, as always with a red lip, even though this doesn't bleed, it's makes it look a lot more clean and does mean it lasts a bit longer. 



Next of course I have to give a shout-out to Rimmel Kate Moss lipsticks, one of my favourite drugstore lipstick brands. First is another beauty favourite from the likes of Tanya Burr and Zoe Sugg naming it their signature red, is Rimmel Kate Moss 107. Now I know what you're thinking, surely you have a red lippy already, your Russian Red one? Sometimes I'm looking for a red lipstick which isn't so boldly red, but has some darker purple undertones, which works for an evening look with a nice LBD dress. Considering this is a drugstore product, I have to say, I've always been impressed with the formula. A little bit, but not much, on the drier side than the Mac formulas, if you give your lips some TLC beforehand (aka scrub & balm), this can last for around 6 hours without a touch up on me. 

Then comes a favourite which I cannot believe I've never blogged about...I don't think. Darnit I lied. Okay fine, the last time I blogged about this lipstick was last year in July, so I definitely think it needs another mention. Rimmel Kate Moss 110 is an insanely bright coral/orange neon lipstick which I tend to only bring out during the Summer time, and when I'm feeling incredibly brave. I do adore this lipstick because I think it's one of my boldest in my collection, oh and it smells like vanilla cake. If you aren't a fan of scented lip products, I would steer away, but I'm impartial to cake-fragranced products...






Of course this post wouldn't be complete without my gorgeous NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in 'Ibiza'. Although technically not a lipstick, but more of a liquid lipstick situation, I couldn't not include this. Ibiza is a gorgeous bright pink shade, perfect for Spring and Summer time, that perfect bright pink lip. Spoiler for another blog post I'm working on, this seems to be the only liquid lipstick formula that isn't drying at all and doesn't crumble. The product usually stays on for me for about 5-6 hours, without a top-up and oh, did I mention it smells like cake again? As you can tell from the swatches below, the product is a little bit more translucent than the other products and requires a couple of coats to give it full pigmentation. 


Left to Right: Mac 'Velvet Teddy', Mac 'Russian Red', Rimmel Kate Moss '107, Rimmel Kate Moss '110', NXY 'Ibiza'
So there we have it! My Favourite Matte Lip Products. I would love to know what some of your favourite formulas are and also any recommendations for different brands that have a good matte formula! Let me know in the comments! 
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  1. matte lipsticks are my favourite and i love the look of all of these:) Velvet Teddy is one of my favourites! The NYX lip cream shade looks so pretty! xx

    emjbarker.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thank you! Velvet Teddy is definitely that perf nude I have to admit and the formula is so creamy xx

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  2. That swatch...all those colours! <3 I've mainly heard about good mattes from these brands! Maybe the odd mention of revlon and bourjois liquid lipsticks?

    Raashi
    reflectionswithraa.blogspot.com.au

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    1. hehe! I definitely added the Revlon once into my liquid lipstick post but I'm weirdly one of the only people i swear who doesnt get on with the bourjois ones, perhaps I need to investigate them a bit more xx

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  3. I need to get Velvet Teddy, honesty don't know why I don't a;ready own it! Great post as always <3 xx

    http://www.lilyolivia.co.uk

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  4. I'm more of a gloss kind of girl - but these shades are stunning - especially MACs "Velvet Teddy" - gorgeous photo's as usual x

    Check out my recent? xx

    http://www.royallyrouge.com/2016/05/the-edit-nude-lipsticks.html

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    1. Thank you Frances! I do love a bit of gloss every now and again, especially more in the run up to Spring and Summer time! xx

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  5. NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams are my favourite right now! The formula of them is incredible!

    xo, Liz
    http://lipstickandconfetti.com

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    1. They are seriously divine, I need to pick up some more shades xx

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  6. Have you tried NYX Suede Lip Creams? Those are my favourite matte lipsticks from the drugstore! I must admit that I am a little over the whole matte lips trend though, I have been wearing glossy lipsticks again recently.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. No I haven't yet! NYX is coming to my local boots soon though so I'm definitely going to have to give them a try as everyone recommends them to me! xx

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  7. I love 107 and 110 as well! My favorite MAC matte is Honeylove although I really want to try Russian Red x

    www.beautyfromkatie.blogspot.com

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    1. I tried HoneyLove on me and originally wasn't a fan of the colour on my skin, but I think I need to have another look as everyone loves it! xx

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  8. OMG YAAAS to all of them, not going to lie, I don't own a mac lippie but I LAAVE the kate moss rimmel ones, they beyond amazing esp for a drugstore price and seriously don't get me started on the NYX lip creams, I have the shade Cannes and I need to get my hands on a few more. Have a lovely week ♥

    tipscapsule.blogspot.com

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    1. Kate Moss are incredible, like seriously, the formulation for drugstore is on point! I need to try a few more colours in the NYX range! Will definitely have a look at cannes xx

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  9. I love MAC mattes, velvet teddy and honey love are my favourites :) I also love Nyx but my ultimate is Jeffree Star, he is Queen of matte lips!

    Erin || MakeErinOver

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    1. Okay looks like I'm just going to have to add to my shopping list! I've heard loads of raves about Jeffree Star ones, looks like I'm going to have to do some research! xx

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  10. These colors all look fantastic - I love the ones from MAC! Thank you so much for sharing these and giving me new ideas :)
    xx, Carmen - http://www.carmitive.com

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