Our Editors’ Favorite Matte Lipsticks With a Velvet Finish
September 29, 2022![velvet matte lipstick](https://www.makeup.com/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/mdc/americas/us/articles/2022/september/29-velvet-matte-lipstick/velvet-matte-lipstick-hero-mudc-092922.jpg?cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=705&ch=529&blr=False&hash=8776668699CCDC2DB7542F582ED86AF8)
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NYX Professional Makeup Smooth Whip Matte Lip Cream
For a matte look that feels soft as butter on your lips, look no further. NYX Professional Makeup’s Smooth Whip formula has a long-lasting, velvet matte finish that doesn’t budge all day and has maximum pigment.
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YSL Beauty The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick
This comfortable and intensely pigmented lipstick has a semi-matte finish and feels silky-smooth when applied. We love it because the unique square bullet makes for an easy application — you can saturate the lips in just one to two swipes.
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Urban Decay Vice Lipstick
This cult-favorite lipstick comes in various finishes, and the matte versions are the velvety-lipstick of your dreams — we swear. The ultra-nourishing formula is vegan, and contains aloe vera and avocado oil for a creamy, velvet finish.
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L’Oréal Paris Makeup Les Nus By Colour Riche Lipstick
For a luxe-inspired drugstore pick, opt for this line. Les Nus comes in six neutral-toned shades that add a layer of velvety color complete with argan oil and vitamin E for extra hydration.
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Valentino Beauty Rosso Valentino Refillable Lipstick
Luxury lipstick lovers — this one's for you. This gorgeous formula from Valentino Beauty comes in a powdery, matte finish that feels soft and velvety when applied onto the lips. It also comes in a whopping fifty shades, so the possibilities are endless.
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Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Intimatte Lipstick
A true velvet matte, this formula will give you a luxurious, powdery finish. This lippie comes in over 20 shades, from brights to neutrals that are suitable for all skin tones.
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Uoma Beauty Badass Icon Matte Lipstick
Formulated with mango butter, chapped lips have nothing on these moisturizing lipsticks. The silky formula glides on easily and then dries down matte.
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CTZN Cosmetics Nudiversal Lip Duo
For an affordable velvety-matte finish, opt for the matte end of one of these lip duos. They come in a variety of nude shades to suit every skin tone and lip color, and leave behind a velvety-powder finish.
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