Boots Seventeen Mega Matte Lipsticks

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There is only one look for lips right now – a bold, matter than matte look, and now you can achieve this in 12 fantastic colours with Seventeen’s new Mega Matte Lipstick launch.

Out today, these lipsticks are perfectly matte, but with a creamy formula, so no flaking or drying. Perfect selfie-ready lips at all times. I LOVE a matte lip, so this latest trend is just fantastic news, with so many new mattes being launched!

Boots Seventeen launch Mega Matte lipstick

This one is at the very affordable end of the market, and it’s not bad at all. I love the red shades Roses Are Red, Lava You Lot, and Rioja Your World, obviously. But I also love the vibrant Violet Summer purple.

Seventeen Mega Mattes in purple and red

“Whether you’re dancing the night away with friends or out for dinner, this look is easy to wear as the texture doesn’t smudge or fade like a gloss does,”says Boots Seventeen Makeup Artist, Vanesa Guillar. “The heavy pigments of matte shades mean you can build up the colour to get your own personal look. Best of all, your lips will always look Instagram worthy, as matte lips photograph amazingly well.”

But, matte does scare some people, so we asked Vanesa for her top tips on perfecting the matte look.

  1. Exfoliate your lips – Before applying lipstick, always exfoliate to make sure all the dead skin is removed and your lips don’t dry out.
  2. Wear natural makeup – If you’re using a strong pigmented matte shade, you don’t need to wear much eye make-up or heavy foundation as this can draw attention away from your lips.
  3. Use a Lip Liner to make lips stand out – To add extra definition, use a lip liner in a matching or slightly darker shade. To match your matte lip colour. Once you’ve applied your lipstick, touch up your liner and blend with your finger where necessary.

Boots Seventeen Mega Matte Lipstick, £4.49, from August 3, at Boots stores and boots.com