It’s probably a common knowledge that a lipstick is the most basic makeup you can have—even those who aren’t into makeup have them. Why? Because in just a few swipes, lipsticks can dramatically change how one person looks.
But even if they are the most basic makeup, they can be quite complicated as well. We’ve seen the trend go from glossy to all matte looks, then explored all types of matte there are: powder mattes, creamy mattes, and satin mattes. But oh—the trend doesn’t end there yet. There’s a new lipstick look that might excite your lippie-loving self: the matte metallic.
What the trend is all about
“But isn’t matte metallic an oxymoron?”
Well, a little bit. You see, matte and metallic may be at two opposite ends that would contradict each other so the idea of them together might be a little weird to grasp. But believe us and the recent releases of sets of matte metallic lipsticks—it works.
Reasons to try it
We’ve known a lot of lipstick explorers that need not a lot of reasons to try out a new trend. After all, it’s always fun to try out things when it comes to makeup. But if you need a little bit more of convincing, here you go:
They brighten up your look
You know the obsession with highlights? That can be easily discarded with a matte metallic lipstick. Instead of a whole lot of shimmer across your face, just the chrome metallic look in your lips will do. After application, the shimmery effect instantly brightens up your look, even when you’re wearing nothing else on your face.
They give you those full-looking lips
The beauty world has been obsessed with full lips ever since Angelina Jolie Mr. & Mrs. Smith made people realize the beauty of having thick and pouty pair of lips. And while there are many ways to attain that medically, we’d love a simpler hack, and that’s where matte metallic lipsticks come in. Having a matte metallic lip gives the illusion of having a 3D effect on your lips, especially when the shimmer is concentrated on the center of the lips.
They are gorgeous
The foiled-lip look might often be seen on fashion runways or magazines back in the day, and people just got to wish they can sport that same look. Now, finally, they can! With the balancing element of matte, having metallic lips doesn’t seem to extra for a night out—it’s just plain gorgeous!
Best matte metallic lipsticks on the market
We’ve made out a list to help you transition into fully embracing the hottest and newest matte metallic lipstick trend. Try them out, mix and match, and see what the fuss is all about:
- Smashbox Always On Metallic Liquid Lipstick
- Trinny Lip Light
- Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Drama Matte in Quartz Absolu
- Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Diamond Milk
- Nars Full Vinyl Lip Lacquer
- Too Faced Liquified Metallic Matte Lipstick
- Maybelline Color Sensational® Matte Metallics Lipstick
So, are you ready to explore the matte metallic lipstick world? Well, after reading this, we think you are! So go ahead and take a plunge on this newest and hottest lip trend!
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