The Best Matte Lipsticks to Wear Every Day

If I want my lipstick to outlast drinks and meals, I opt for this formula from Yves Saint Laurent. It smells fantastic and feels luxurious to the touch, making for an excellent overall application experience. It also never budges, feathers, or fades and has survived many a dinner party intact. It's well worth the high price tag, and since it doesn't require frequent reapplication, one bottle lasts for ages.

Pros: Editor-approved; Longwearing; Comfortable; Smells good; Highly pigmented

Cons: Expensive

"The Maybelline SuperStay is my tried-and-true," says Kaye. "I especially recommend it if you're doing a red lip." Because red can be really tricky, and this lipstick has multiple different shades of red, you'll have a bunch of options to choose from. "The staying power is truly incredible. I use it on clients, and they have eaten and done a lot of talking while wearing the lipstick, and it still stays so well."

Pros: Makeup artist-approved; long wearing; Minimal transfer; Affordable

Cons: Can be drying

Kaye gushes about Giorgio Armani's matte lipstick. "I love the nude pink shades. I think that they just have nailed the perfect colors. They're also very creamy and have very good staying power," she shares.

Pros: Makeup artist-approved; Creamy texture; Longwearing

Cons: Some users report that it transfers

If I could live in this lipstick, I would. It's a subtle shade of orange that never fails to brighten any makeup look. It smells delicious (like actual pumpkin spice!), tastes sweet, and stays on all day. Even when it fades after I've eaten, it does so subtly rather than creating a stark rim of color on the edges of my lips. An added bonus? Beauty Director Deena Campbell, compliments me almost whenever I wear it.

Pros: Editor-approved; Smells good; Creamy texture

Cons: Some users report that it quickly fades after meals

I picked up this hidden gem on a whim because of its adorable packaging, and I quickly became obsessed, running back to the store to pick up two more shades. The lightweight formula feels like a cream but, of course, dries matte. It comes in several shades of pink and mauve, perfect for those days when you want just a hint of color. My favorite shades are Committed and Charming, but you can't go wrong with any of them.

Pros: Editor-approved; Affordable; Not drying; Easy to apply

Cons: Not food- and drink-proof

Several of these liquid lipsticks take up permanent residence in my makeup bag. They come in a plethora of striking shades that are pigmented enough to show up on all skin tones. The creamy formula is a breeze to apply, and because it takes a few seconds for it to dry, it's easy to adjust if you make a mistake. For best results, blot lightly with a tissue after application.

Pros: Editor-approved; Easy to use; Longwearing

Cons: Some reviewers find it to be drying

"Technically, Betise is a lipstick/balm hybrid," explains contributing writer Katherine J. Igoe. "It's incredibly buildable, meaning that the first layer you put on is just a warm, light, gentle flush of color. Then, if you want a deeper hue, put on a second or third layer. Because I have rosacea, a lot of red lipsticks look 'messy' on me (the pinkness in my skin makes my whole face look red). But with a little concealer around my mouth and nose and a single layer of Betise, I have a gorgeous rouge-y glow."

Pros: Editor-approved; Vegan; Cruelty-free; Buildable

Cons: Not available in a wide a range of shades

Even though this lipstick has a matte finish, it's unbelievably creamy to the touch. While some users find it too thick, I love how luxurious this lipstick feels—and how deeply pigmented the formula is. It's one of the few lipsticks that has a light pink color capable of showing up on my already pink lips, which gives it a five-star rating in my book.

Pros: Editor-approved; Highly pigmented; Thick texture

Cons: Expensive; Can be messy

"Huda Beauty has amazing matte lipsticks," says Kaye. "I have never found them to be too drying to the point where they're cakey or cracking. They have great staying power, and their formula seems to be very, very creamy on top of it being matte, and I love it."

Pros: Makeup artist-approved; Available in a wide range of colors; Hydrating

Cons: Requires reapplication

These lipsticks were my favorites in college—and they remain so today. They have surprisingly great staying power, are easy to apply, and you simply can't beat the price. Plus, they're available in countless colors, so you can easily find the exact shade and undertone you want. My personal go-to's are Matte Love and Sangria.

Pros: Editor-approved; Affordable; Easy to use; Longwearing; Cruelty-free

Cons: Drying

This liquid lipstick stays on so well. Because its formula is infused with ingredients like jojoba oil, it moisturizes lips so that you won't find yourself dying for chapstick at the end of a long day. It also comes in several vibrant shades, from oranges to purples to reds, each highly pigmented, so it consistently appears on any lip shade.

Pros: Editor-approved; Contains hydrating ingredients; Longwearing

Cons: Heavy formula

I unabashedly love Kylie Jenner's lip kits. The color truly does not budge, even after hours of talking, eating, and drinking. You'll get the best results if you use the liner first, as directed. But I'm not really a liner person, so I just carry around the liquid lipstick itself, and it still has incredible staying power.

Pros: Editor-approved; Longwearing; Highly pigmented

Cons: Expensive; Pencil is fragile