Lips · Product guide
Matte lipstick
A flat-finish lipstick with the longest wear.
Written by Lamyaa Aissi, professional makeup artist, Casablanca. Part of the Lips guide.
When to use it
For events and photographs, on a prepared and exfoliated lip.
On Moroccan skin, in a Moroccan climate
The right finish for a photographed Moroccan wedding — and it will find every flake if the lip was not prepared.
The rule that runs through every product on this site: check undertone, not just depth. Most Moroccan skin is olive or golden, and a neutral or pink-based product greys within the hour however precisely the depth matches. And for any long event, set in thin successive passes rather than one heavy layer — accumulated product slides in coastal humidity, while product laid down thinly stays.
What it will not do
Comfort over many hours. It is drying by design.
The most common mistake
Applying it to a dry lip and hoping. Exfoliate and balm well beforehand, then blot before colour.
Questions
What does matte lipstick actually do?
A flat-finish lipstick with the longest wear.
When should I use matte lipstick?
For events and photographs, on a prepared and exfoliated lip.
Does matte lipstick work on Moroccan skin tones?
The right finish for a photographed Moroccan wedding — and it will find every flake if the lip was not prepared.
What is the most common mistake with matte lipstick?
Applying it to a dry lip and hoping. Exfoliate and balm well beforehand, then blot before colour.
Part of: Lips
Every lip format, and the reason the famous nudes do not work on pigmented lips.
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