Make Your Matte Lipstick Pop

Angie (@rougegeek) shared this.onJun 17, 2016 at 7:00am PDT/time>

If your matte lipstick looks cakey, dead skin is the cause. Exfoliating your lips removes rough cells, making a smooth surface for your matte lipstick to stick. Use a DIY sugar scrub or a soft-bristle toothbrush. Try this stick from e.l.f. Cosmetics.e.l.f. Cosmetics.

Wakeup•and•makeuplove���� (@wakeupandmakeupluv) shared this.onJan 18, 2018 at 8:54am PST/time>

If you use a full lip care routine—exfoliating, moisturizing, and priming—your lips need a break. Give those formulas time to work.finish the rest of your makeupbefore applying lip color.

Applying foundation and blush dries your lips into a plump canvas for matte lipstick. Foundation or powder near your lips stops lip color from bleeding.

Cherie & Chanelle | ザ・ピンク・バナナズ (@thepinkbananasco) shared this.onJan 17, 2018 at 5:31pm PST/time>

Matte lipsticks are not magic. No matter the formula, it fades all day or wears off after eating or drinking. When this happens, you want to reapply. But reapplying on top makes a dry, flaky mess. Instead, remove all leftover lipstick and start from scratch.start from scratch. This gives you a smooth, even application without crumbles.

Loreal Gonzalez (@flowerwhisperer77) shared this.onDec 30, 2017 at 4:36am PST/time>

You moisturize your skin before makeup. Why not moisturize your lips before lipstick? This makeup prep step separates dry, flaky lips from gorgeous, juicy lips. Apply a lip moisturizer like this one from Malin + Goetz.Malin + Goetzto nourish your skin and fill cracks.

Greta Agazzi (@greta_ag) shared this.onJan 10, 2018 at 11:38am PST/time>

Matte lipstick bleeds and smears past the lip line. Apply a lip liner first. This acts as a barrier between your skin and color, guiding you on the final coat.

Pat McGrath (@patmcgrathreal) shared this.onJan 17, 2018 at 10:02am PST/time>

Reach for lipsticks that flatter your skin tone and undertones. This is especially true for matte lipsticks. Wrong shade causes flakiness or crumbling.noticeable.Identify your skin tone (porcelain, ivory, tan, caramel, mocha, etc.) and undertone (cool, neutral, or warm) before picking a matte lipstick. Blue undertone lipsticks look best on cool skin; orange undertone lipsticks look best on warm skin.

Identify your skin tone and undertone before selecting a matte lipstick color.skin toneSelect your matte lipstick color based on your skin tone (porcelain, ivory, tan, caramel, mocha, etc.) and undertone (cool, neutral, or warm). Blue undertones look best on cool skin; orange undertones look best on warm skin.

A post shared by Five Fifty Five (@lipstickblotter)onMay 9, 2017 at 4:33pm PDT/time>

Avoid matte lipstick crumbling all day by blotting strategically after application. Excess formula dries in clumps because it doesn't stick. Blot to avoid this look.blotBlot your matte lipstick with a tissue or blotting papers right after applying it. This solves the problem.

A post shared by essence cosmetics (@essence_cosmetics)onMar 17, 2017 at 1:39am PDT/time>

Your face should not haveallLips need priming. Pick up a product like this one from Essence Cosmetics to set a proper foundation for your color.Essence CosmeticsSlather on Essence Cosmetics to set a proper foundation for your color.

A post shared by B E N J A M I N P U C K E Y (@benjaminpuckey)onMay 23, 2015 at 8:07pm PDT/time>

The applicator wand on matte liquid lipstick might cause trouble, especially with drugstore formulas.. Lip brushes give precision and control that most applicators lack. This yields a smooth, even application. Even application reduces the chance of flaking, bleeding, or crumbling. Use a high-end lip brush instead of an applicator wand; your matte lipstick will thrive.

A post shared by Anastasia Beverly Hills (@anastasiabeverlyhills)onSep 13, 2015 at 9:51am PDT/time>

Everyone likes a good drugstore dupe. However, matte liquid lipstick is not a product to cheap out on. Cheap formulas dry fast and do not last long. If you want smooth, long-wearing matte color, you need to spend money (at least a little). A high-quality product from a brand like Anastasia Beverly Hills is worth the investment.dupe, but matte liquid lipstick isnotthe product to skimp on. Cheap formulas dry out more quickly and definitely do not last as long. For smooth, long-wearing matte color, you need to splurge (at least a little). A high-quality product from a brand likeAnastasia Beverly Hillsis definitely worth the investment.