I love the matte lipstick look, but as I’ve mentioned a million times before, my permanently dry lips really don’t pull off matte formulas well. It’s rare I find a matte lip formula that does work for me, and the Tarte Lippie Lingerie Matte Lip Tints are one of those matte lipstick unicorns for me.
There are eight different shades in this collection, so there literally is a nude for everyone. While most of these shades seem quite similar when swatched, there are definite- albeit slight- differences to each one. I love that these weren’t just focused on trendy mauve shades (though I do love me a trendy mauve shade, haha), but there are also pinky nudes, peachy nudes and brown nudes. My two faves are Whisper and Envy.
From left to right: Exposed, Whisper, Pure, Bare, Undressed, Envy, Racy (not pictured: Revealed, a light mocha)
I’m so glad to have found a matte formula that isn’t too drying on my already dry lips! These apply like a balm, but set to a soft matte finish that doesn’t suck the life out of my lips. They certainly aren’t as long wearing as a liquid lipstick, for example, but I can sip on a drink or have a snack without them completely disappearing.
The Tarte Lippie Lingerie Matte Lip Tints retail for $24 each at Sephora and ULTA. The price does seem a little steep, but I don’t think this is a product line that you need to own every single shade of, but rather a couple different shades that look like your lips, but better.
Have you picked any of these up?
Katherine t says
These are so pretty – I’m always looking for something that’s easy to put on but looks nice! I’ll definitely have to check these out.
Chelsea says
These are definitely it then! I can easily apply these without a mirror and they are so comfortable to wear :)
Kari says
These are fantastic! I love the neutral shades without too much pop.
Chelsea says
Me too! Perfect for everyday wear.
Jackie says
I haven’t seen those beauties in store (yet), but they look gorgeous. The price is a little bit steep, but considering how hard it can be to find the “right” nude, it seems like it’s probably worth it!
Jackie
Something About That
Chelsea says
Totally agree! Like I said, I wouldn’t shell out for every single shade, but rather “invest” in a couple shades that are the perfect nudes for me :)
Ashley says
I’ve got to give these a try ASAP! The swatches are beautiful! I don’t know if I will be able to pick up just one!
xo Ashley
Chelsea says
Hahaha, it’s definitely hard life choices ;)
Kelly says
I agree, I love the look but not on me!
xx Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Chelsea says
Yup! SO hard to find a non-drying matte formula, I don’t know how all these girls do it! I swear my lips are just permanently dry, haha. The balm-like formula of these is amazing though :)
Rachel Beltz says
I rarely have a product that I would die for.. but these.. they are all perfect.. if only I had the money.. this just makes me sad!
Chelsea says
Haha, totally understand! Put away your loose change for a month or two and you won’t even notice that you saved up enough ;)
Judy Ruffolo says
I love all these neutral shades!
Chelsea says
Agreed! Hard to choose a favorite :)
elle schott says
These shades are absolutely beautiful. i am much more apt to wear shades like these than the more popular bright and fashion colors that seem to be popular these days! Thanks for reviewing :)
Chelsea says
Same here :) I mean, I love a fun, bright lip color (especially this time of year), but I save that for events and parties and whatnot. For everyday wear, I much prefer shades like these!
Rosie says
These are nice, and I love the look of matte lipstick, but I hate that dry feeling it has, I must try these, I love the peachy color!
Melissa Stephens says
Whisper is gorgeous! So are a few other ones but I am tired today and forgot the names haha I laugh but not kidding. Hello my dry lipped feathering sister lol I love love Matte but I have the same problems you do so to read that this dosen’t make lips look like matte gone wrong is uber intriguing!! I want one like now darn kids lol but I’ll figure it out! I agree with the mauve thing to I love mauve it works well with my pale self but I’m bored of it last time I went to Sephora I was like hi I want a lipstick or gloss that isn’t mauve so I now have a brown that looks good on me and now I’m gonna need 1 or 7 of these nudes? another great article!!!
Courtney says
Tarte is just killing it lately! You know I love a matte lip and I live for nude lips of every shade so I definitely need to give these a try!
La Belle Sirene
Maddy says
Glad I read this before almost purchasing every one lol, I’ve heard good and bad things about this product.
Tenley Erickson says
Love these nudes! They are so flattering on any skintone. I really love how they look when I have sun-kissed skin. Beautiful!
Saacid says
I have heard of tarte before
Christy Peeples DuBois says
I have not tried these but I do love all these nudish shades. I hate when lip colors dry out my lips but I do like the long wearing lippies. I believe these beautiful shades will out weigh the fact that they aren’t long wearing