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This article originally appeared on TotalBeauty.com
2018 Is All About Soft, Sheer, Matte Lips
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Urban Decay
Lo-Fi Lip Mousse, $22 at Sephora
Urban Decay's newest lip product is so good, we're counting it as one of the best lipsticks ever. Between the innovative packaging (you'll love how the doe-foot applicator pops out when you open the pint-sized compact), the edgy shade range and the light-as-air formula, this sheer blotted lipstick's a winner.
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Burberry
Lip Velvet Crush Sheer Matte Lip Stain, $30 at Sephora
Though a new addition to Burberry's lineup, this unique lip product is already starting to disappear off of shelves. And it's easy to see why: It's got a buildable formula that dries down to a lovely matte stain that wears evenly (and comfortably) throughout the day.
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Victoria's Secret
Velvet Matte Sheer Blotted Liquid Lip, $14 at Victoria's Secret
Paint your lips with a few swipes of this new matte liquid lipstick formula — it's light as a feather and though it's got a gorgeous velvet-matte finish and a whole lot of color payoff, the formula is sheer and blendable enough that you won't find it intimidating (and if intimidating's your game, just add another layer — or check out the line's more dramatic Victoria's Secret Velvet Matte Cream Lip Stain, $14).
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Buxom
PillowPout Creamy Plumping Lip Powder, $22 at Ulta
"Creamy Plumping Lip Powder" might seem like a contradictory collection of words, but somehow this lippie manages to live up to its name. It applies smoothly with its sponge-tip applicator, adds a tingly plumping effect and has a lovely, semi-matte finish. We recommend blending with your fingers to get that sheered-out, lived-in look.
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Glossier
Generation G Sheer Matte Lipstick, $18 at Glossier
Remember the early days of Glossier? This was one of the brand's first color cosmetics products — and what a win it was (and is). It's lightweight like a balm and has a lovely, low-key, semi-matte finish that's oh-so-natural (officially making it the best of both worlds).
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Peripera
Ink Velvet Lip Tint, $13.49 at CVS
This lip tint is quite unique: Though packed with pigment, it's easy to sheer out to your desired level of drama. And once it's dried and set, it feels like nothing on your lips — and leaves a long-lasting stain all day long.
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Bobbi Brown
Crushed Lip Color, $29 at Sephora
Though these have a less matte finish than some of the other lipsticks in this list, they're still perfect for achieving that same lived-in, blotted look. Plus, it's very comfortable and so easy to wear, which makes it a great pick for lower maintenance looks where you still want to add a bit of panache.
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ColourPop
Ultra Blotted Lip, $6 at ColourPop
ColourPop may be most famous for its ultra-dramatic matte shades but don't sleep on this lower-key option: These lippies offer buildable, sheer-to-medium coverage that's just right — and the lightweight formula also happens to be pretty darn transfer-proof to boot.
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RMS
Beauty Lip2Cheek, $36 at Sephora
There are a lot of reasons to fall in love with this nifty multitasker — it's a great lip and cheek hybrid, it's made with all food-grade ingredients and it provides the perfect lived-in matte stain. What's not to love?
