“Top 5 matte lipsticks under Rs 500 : There is a long list of the affordable-but-best-long-lasting matte lipstick candidates. With the enormous number of brands available in the market, most still put on a lot of confusion in one’s mind when it comes to choosing just the right shade. Thus, we dotingly gathered for you our top picks of the five best matte lipsticks under Rs. 500, which are super affordable yet give great color and finish.
1. Maybelline New York Super Stay Matte Ink (Price : ₹399-450)
Maybelline is known for this particular lip color with super long staying power. Smudge-proof and transfer-proof for almost 16 hours. With the help of arrow applicator, it glides smoothly on with just one swipe and gives fully opaque color to the lips. Be it for office, party, or travel, if you are looking for long-stay matte lipsticks, this would be a great selection.
2. Lakme 9 to 5 Powerplay Matte Lipstick (Price : ₹400-500)
Long-lasting, light, and comfortable yet very easy to apply-Lakme 9 to 5 Powerplay Matte Lipstick is one such lipstick. It has a wonderful primer that will smoothen your lips and avoid any crease throughout the day. Mainly aimed at working women for daily office use.
3. Sugar Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick (Price : ₹499)
If you want your lipstick to hold strong against wine, coffee, or a kiss, get yourself a tube of Sugar Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick. Very pigmented, bold color, excellent staying power. Most recommended for matte lips on a party or any other occasion in between.
4. Nykaa Paintstix! (Price : ₹425)
Nykaa Paintstix is soft matte lipstick that is lovely to work with and gives a smooth finish. It can double as a blush along with lipstick, and has good staying power. If budget multipurpose is your thing, it calls out for you.
5. Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick (Price : ₹340)
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick ensures creamy matte finish and nourishes dry lips with vitamin E, jojoba oil, and shea butter. An excellent choice that is easy on the pocket for daily wear.
So, the ones among the five that you can best call matte lipsticks under Rs 500. Maybelline Super Stay and Sugar Smudge Me Not are amazing when it comes to staying, whereas Colorbar Velvet is for caring on the hydrating side. Day-in-and-day-out office use: Lakme 9 to 5 and Nykaa Paintstix.
Make sure you exfoliate and moisturize your lips before applying matte lipsticks to make your lipstick stay longer while keeping your soft lips.