The 12 Best Matte Lipsticks for Brides

Matte first made its way into the mainstream beauty world a few years ago—at that time, it seemed liked every makeup product was super matte, super bright, and, as we noticed after wearing one for a few hours, perhaps a little too drying. Since then, matte has moved from a trendy beauty product to a staple, which is why brands revisited their formulas and created velvety, creamy, long-lasting, and lightweight options women love wearing. In terms of wedding-day lipstick, matte options are perfect for because, unlike glossy finishes, you won't have to worry about stray hairs sticking to your mouth when the wind starts blowing during photos.

Even better, a large number of matte lipstick formulas have a second-skin type finish, which means that the pigment adheres to lips extremely well. The only trick with many matte lip products is that, after applying one, you have to give the product a few seconds to lock in. After that, it will stay put for hours.

If you're looking for the ultimate long-lasting matte lipstick (in a pretty, wedding-appropriate hue) you're in luck. We tried the method mentioned above on a slew of matte lipsticks and came up with a list that, in our opinion, represents the best on the market. Not only do they wear well (and stay put!), they hues we chose are perfect for the big day. Whether you want something light and natural or bold and statement making, you'll find your ideal formula and color here. Did we sell you on the idea of wearing a matte lip on your big day? Then these are the lipsticks you need to try.