How to properly wear matte lipstick: pro tips from Harlequin'Girl

1. The watchword: hydration

Above all, it is a question of properly preparing our lips for wearing matte lipstick. Thus, Mélanie warns us: “First, you have to face the facts: whoever says matte finish says risk of drying out. So remember to prepare your lips (preferably the day before) by giving them a gentle scrub and moisturizing them properly. However, avoid wearing this type of product if your lips are damaged, because it could mark their small defects in an unsightly way.

2. We make sure to keep a symmetrical smile

As professional make-up artists know so well, the devil hides in the details that usually escape the vigilance of our eyes. Once our lips have been erased and hydrated, Mélanie advises us to pay particular attention to the contour of our mouth, using for example a brush or a pencil:

How to wear matte lipstick well : pro tips from Harlequin'Girl

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Harlequin'Girl's Top 3

There is no doubt: liquid lipsticks with a matte finish have found a special place in Mélanie's heart. In addition to their long-lasting effect, our makeup artist also points out that they do not run into the creases of our lips once dry and do not move during the day, almost without transfer depending on the brands we choose.

In addition, she appreciates the wide choice of colors available, ranging from sober tones to the most eccentric through the metallic effect. And in order to guide us in our selection of our new matte lipstick, she reveals her three favorites, although the choice was difficult:

“Underworld” from Gerard Cosmetics

This luminous burgundy also has a metallic effect and is available at Cosmetics Obsession.

"Paint" by Anastasia Beverly Hills

This time, Mélanie chose a more eccentric color, an electric blue that can be ordered on the American brand's website.

“Loyal” by The Balm

Here’s a red one (“a real one!” specifies Mélanie), as we like them and which we can also buy on Cosmetics Obsession.

We also like the “Matte lip kits” created by the pretty Kylie Jenner for her eponymous cosmetics line. But beware, they are so popular that out of stock has become rather common on the brand's website. You will probably have to be very quick or very patient to afford one (or two…)

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