Problems With Matte Lipstick

Dec 24, 2012

Heather H.

Yeah, mine do. I had to stop using it.

Dec 24, 2012

Callie G.

I had this problem, I started putting lip balm/Chapstick on underneath and it fixed the problem. 

Dec 24, 2012

Deriniti B.

Yea it is drying, try applying Chapstick first

Dec 24, 2012

Noelle C.

There's no moisture in them so if you're not using a lip balm, Chapstick, or moisturizing oil underneath that would be best. You should do that with any lip product though

Dec 24, 2012

Elisha K.

You could also exfoliate your lips. I know a few cosmetic companies carry lip exfoliator, or you could just mix honey and sugar together and rub on your lips for 30 seconds. After exfoliating, put on a good moisturizing lip chap. 

Dec 25, 2012

Rebecca S.

I like the idea of exfoliating with a toothbrush or damp wash cloth instead of buying a lip exfoliating product. They just seem like a waste of money. Yeah, exfoliate and then put on lip balm

Dec 25, 2012

Ciaran W.

Put lip balm on under your lipstick, it makes a world of difference!

Dec 25, 2012

Courtney B.

I do the same thing as Gen does, I feel that if you give your lip balm time to sink in, it is more effective. If you know you're gonna wear a matte lip, take extra care to moisturize your lips well the night before. Exfoliation helps as well.

Dec 25, 2012

Teresa H.

Lip balm 24 hrs a day! But when I'm wearing a red lip, I wipe off the balm, use pencil to outline and fill in, apply lipstick with a lip brush, blot, apply lipstick with a lip brush again. It lasts a long time and since my lips are healthy, they don't dry out too much and it wears off evenly.

Dec 25, 2012

Christine K.

Tarte Lip Surgence Matte lipstick is wonderful and doesn't dry out my lips at all

Dec 25, 2012

Panda C.

Use elf exfoliating lip product and a good Chapstick under

Dec 25, 2012

Sevetria M.

I agree with Gen & Courtney.