There was a moment there where matte lipstick could have just been a passing fad?but not so! Shine-free formulas have since been solidified as a true stalwart of the makeup world. But like all things, even the best matte lipsticks have their downsides, and there’s one that immediately comes to mind: a rough, chalky feeling and emphasized dry patches were, until recently, the hallmarks of any matte formula.
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But trust now that those days are over, and matte formulas can now be just as moisturizing as their glossy counterparts. These 8 choices, from the higher-end options to the best drugstore matte lipsticks around, have all the intensely pigmented, satiny-finish payoff of their predecessors, with none of the struggle. MORE: Yes, Lip Balm Is Making Your Chapped Lips Worse?Here’s Why
Click through the slideshow above for the best matte lipsticks to add to your makeup bag, stat.

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