People with dry lips probably shy away from matte finishes, but Amazon reviewers rave about this one from Mented Cosmetics: It glides on smoothly, sets evenly, and doesn’t settle into cracks. It has impressive staying power, especially considering how buttery the texture is. The velvet finish makes your lips look a little fuller, too, but the consistency is much lighter-weight than you’d expect from such a pigmented lipstick. The Red and Butter shade featured here works on most complexions since it has fairly neutral undertones, but you can find a few more velvet matte reds and nudes on Amazon. As a bonus, all Mented Cosmetics lipsticks are vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free.
