Matte Lipsticks are known for their sophisticated look since the beginning of makeup era. They offer rich pigmentation and long-lasting appeal, which looks perfect on almost any occasion. But when your lips are cracked and dry, the same velvety, rich lipstick can make your lips turn into a total disaster. The rich color highlights every bit of uneven texture and the color settles into the lines and chapped lips, giving your lip look a very rough and flaky appearance.
So will you have to give up on your favorite matte lipsticks? Not necessarily. You can still apply Matte Lipsticks without any hesitation but only with the right preparation and product. Using the wrong application technique, formula and product can intensify your dry and chapped lips without giving any solution.
What Does The New Matte Formula Do Differently From The Old Ones?
Traditional matte lipsticks used to be heavy, dry and flat. The new matte formula swapped this quality of old ones by making matte more smooth on application and light on the lips, so you can wear it every day comfortably. The new formulas are advanced and made with quality and care ingredients like Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Hyaluronic Acid, etc. to keep the lips soft and comfortable all day.
Why Is Lip Prep Important Before Matte Lipstick Application?
Lip prep in general is important to maintain healthy-looking lips. But if you have extremely dry and cracked lips, always consult a medical professional before you use any lip product and avoid excessive scrubbing, as it can lead to making your lip condition worse. Follow the steps below to do a proper lip prep for matte lipstick application.
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Start by cleaning your lips to soften the dryness. Avoid using heavy lip scrubs, as they might increase irritation if your lips are severely dry and flaky. You can use a damp cloth instead to gently wipe away the dust or harmful particles from your lips. Use any pre-made lip scrub or homemade lip scrub and mildly scrub twice a week to remove the dead skin.
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Once you are done scrubbing, apply a nourishing and hydrating lip balm. Make sure your lip balm has nourishing materials like shea butter, hyaluronic acid, etc. You can go for Colors Queen Organic Magic Lip Balm. It is lightweight with a non-sticky formula and ultra-moisturizing nourishing oils to restore your lips back to health.
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Gently blot off any excess oil or residue using tissue.
Best Colors Queen Matte Lipsticks for Dry Lips
Matte lipstick has been our long-term friend and can be found in almost every woman’s bag. We expect to have a smooth, ready look but instead end up with uneven and rough texture because of dryness. The solution to this problem depends on the type of matte lipstick you use and how you use it.
Best Lipstick for Dry Lips
Colors Stay Non-Transfer Lipstick
Colors Queen Colors Stay Non-Transfer lipstick comes in 31 shades and the beautiful matte lipstick colours are priced at just ₹299. It has a long-lasting formula that stays up to 24 hours without smudging and due to its non-transfer formula, you can rest assured while drinking water or wearing white clothes. It’s also waterproof and travel-friendly so you no longer have to worry about your lipstick messing up your bag due to leakage or smudging while drinking water.
Colors Queen Totally Matte Non-Transfer Lipstick
Colors Queen Totally Matte Non-Transfer Lipstick is available in 21 beautiful shades, which are priced at just ₹299. The formula stays for up to 12 hours without any issue of smudging or fading with time. The applicator is cushiony and soft which picks up the right amount of product and the pointed tip allows for precise application even without a lip liner.
Hold-Up Full-Day Non-Transfer Lipstick
Colors Queen Hold-Up Full-Day Non-Transfer Lipstick, available in 24 gorgeous shades, at just ₹449, is enriched with Vitamin-E that moisturizes your lips and protects them from environmental damage like dust, smog, cold, etc. It can stay up to 18 hours and is richly pigmented that can give your lips intense color in just a single swipe. It’s also equipped with a waterproof and smudge-proof formula to maintain your luscious look throughout the day.
Colors Queen Nudeit Creamy Matte Lipstick
Colors Queen Nudeit Creamy Matte Lipstick, available in 12 nude shades, at just ₹225, is creamy in texture and easily glides on your lips. Due to its high pigmentation, it gives an intense, rich color in just a single swipe. It also has vitamin E, which moisturizes and protects your lips from damage.
Besides this, it’s also long-lasting and waterproof, so it saves you from worrying about your lipstick wearing off shortly or fading when you drink water or wash your face.
Colors Queen Color It All Crayon Lipstick
Colors Queen Color It All Crayon Lipstick is available in 31 stunning lip shades, at just ₹349, has a crayon-like shape and texture that helps in easy and smooth application. It gives a feel of coloring your lips just like you color with your crayons. It provides a smooth texture and rich pigmentation in a single swipe. It’s comes with a non-transfer and waterproof formula to last you a whole day without any worries.
What to look for in a Matte Lipstick for dry lips?
While looking for a Matte lipstick for dry lips, keep a few things in mind like,
- Creamy, liquid or velvet matte formulas are usually considered perfect for dry lips.
- Look for ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Shea Butter, Vitamin E and other ingredients that nourish the lips.
- The formula which are lightweight and feels comfortable on lips.
How to remove your Matte Lipstick without harming your cracked or dry lips?
Don’t aggressively rub your lips with a makeup remover wipe or wash directly with a face wash because the waterproof and transfer-proof formula is hard to remove with just water or a makeup remover. You can use Zero Trace Cleansing Balm, an oil-based balm that effectively dissolves the lipstick color. To wash off rest of the color, simply wash your face with a face wash and top up with a hydrating lip balm to make up for the lost hydration.
FAQs
Q.1 What is the best matte lipstick for dry lips?
Ans. Colors Queen Luscious Lips Non-Transfer Lipstick is the bestseller you can add in your makeup bag without second thoughts. The formula is super light and feels comfortable all day on lips.
Q.2 How do I choose a nude matte lipstick colour for dry lips?
Ans. To find the perfect nude lipstick color, read Nude Lipstick for Fair, Medium and Dusky Skin Tones. A lip color is chosen based on your color preference and not on the texture of the lips but yes, you have to follow a proper lip prep routine to take care of dry lips.
Q.3 Can I use lip moisturizer for chapped lips?
Ans. Yes, a lip moisturizer or a lip balm is very important before you apply your lipstick. It helps soften the lips and prevent your lips from feeling dry during the day.
