6 Best Powder Lipsticks Of 2023 – Reviews & Buying Guide

There’s another K-beauty trend ruling over the beauty world, and this time it’s powder lipstick. We know this can make you go, “Huh? Why would we want to powder our lips?” But hear us out, these lip powders are simple products that offer a more blurred and matte finish than traditional lipsticks. And no, they are not as messy as it sounds. Most lip powders come with an applicator or brush that enables easy and smooth application over lips. Check out our list to explore some of the popular lip powders you can add to your makeup bag.

What Is A Powder Lipstick?

Powder lipstick is as simple as it sounds: lipstick that is in powder format. It is lightweight and offers a matte finish minus the drying effect of the traditional matte lipstick. Initially, powder lipsticks were available in small containers and were applied with the fingers or a brush. Nowadays, they have evolved to look like regular lipsticks available in tubes, lipstick capsules, or even the traditional bullet form.

Powder lipsticks work a little bit differently from your traditional lipstick. Read the next section for more information

How Do Powder Lipsticks Work?

The formula of powder lipsticks has micro powder pigments coated in water that burst into a creamy texture on contact with your lips. They come with a neat cushion applicator that makes the product glide on to your lips for a superior, soft, diffused look. They are also available in the traditional bullet form that you can just swipe on your lips. Just apply a little bit of the product directly onto your lips or with a brush to give you that blurred effect. These lipsticks settle into a matte weightless base, providing a natural look throughout the day.

Let’s look into the best powder lipsticks on the market, so you can make the best choice.

6 Best Powder Lipsticks You Can Try

1. Best Overall: NYX Professional Makeup Powder Puff Lippie

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Image: Nyx Professional Makeup

BUY ON AMAZON | $7.39

If you want a smooth matte pigment on your lips, the NYX Professional Makeup Powder Puff Lippie should be your ideal pick. The unique formula delivers a smooth, matte finish and highly pigmented color that feels comfortable to wear on the lips. Squeeze the tube and glide the pillowy applicator across the lips for a smooth finish without any harsh lines. Makeup artist Alysha Tucker says, “If you struggle to use this applicator on first use, apply a lip liner first and gently apply the applicator in the center of your lips.” The lipstick starts out with a mousse-like texture and finishes with a powdery-soft feel. It is available in eight attractive and trendy shades. Here’s a video featuring a detailed review of the product.

Pros

• Lightweight
• Highly pigmented
• Non-sticky
• Buildable coverage
• Cruelty-free
• Suitable for all skin types
• Long-lasting

Cons

None

Quick tip

To get a glossy finish, apply a lip balm and then apply powder lipstick to the center of your lips.

2. Best Matte Finish: Maybelline New York Color Sensational Powder Matte Lipstick

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Image: Maybelline

BUY ON AMAZON | $4.08

This powder lipstick from Maybelline New York comes in a traditional tube. It has two times more saturated powder pigments combined with lip-friendly ingredients, like honey nectar, to offer a velvety matte finish to your lips. Glide the product on your lips for an effortless look that is comfortable and sure to last all day. Dab it on the center of your lips and feather out for a just-kissed look or use it all over for a full coverage matte lip. This video will help you understand the product better.

Pros

• Highly pigmented
• Velvet texture
• Lightweight
• All-day wear
• Non-sticky
• Fragrance-free

Cons

• Can be drying

3. Best Long-Wear: Pony Effect Powder Touch Lip Color

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BUY ON AMAZON | $17

The Pony Effect Powder Touch Lip Color provides long-lasting vivid pigments that are lightweight and comfortable on your lips. This highly pigmented lipstick offers buildable coverage and lasts the entire day. Just apply the product to the center of the lips and spread it outwards for a natural look. You can also trace it along the natural lip line for a powdery and dreamy look. It comes in eight appealing shades to create the look of your dreams. Check out the detailed review of the product in this video.

Pros

• Lightweight
• Intense color payoff
• Highly pigmented
• Buildable coverage
• Long-lasting

Cons

• May dry the lips

Quick tip

To avoid smearing lip color, apply a reverse lip liner followed by the powder lipstick.

4. Best Pigmented: Clinique Pop Lip Shadow Cushion Matte Lip Powder

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BUY ON AMAZON | $17

This powder lipstick from Clinique has a feather-weight feel and glides over your lips smoothly. It provides full coverage with an extreme matte finish. Just unhook the product and glide it on your lips for a powdery kissed look. The lipstick delivers a bold color, which is highly pigmented and does not bleed. It comes with an antibacterial-treated sponge applicator for easy application.

Pros

• Ultra-light
• Allergy-tested
• 100% fragrance-free
• Non-sticky
• Buildable coverage
• Long-lasting

Cons

• May bleed

5. Best For All Skin Tones: MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick

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Image: Mac

BUY ON AMAZON | $13.58

This powder lipstick from MAC delivers a soft romantic blur of color. The moisturizing powder pigments wrap your lips in a velvety film and feel comfortable on the lips. This powder matte lipstick was created from a backstage technique used by runway models, wherein their lip edges were blurred for a hazy effect. Apply it from the bullet directly or with a lip brush for increased precision that lasts all day.

Pros

• Long-lasting
• Weightless
• Moisturizing
• Non-drying
• Buildable coverage
• Precise application
• Suitable for all skin tones

Cons

None

6. Best Easy-To-Use: Revlon Color Charge Lip Powder

4.3

BUY ON AMAZON | $8.63

The Revlon Color Charge Lip Powder is a show stopper with its palette containing five lipstick shades in metallic finishes. The Peach Pucker palette contains hues of coral, gold, and red for creating versatile and striking looks. It allows you to play as you can mix-and-match different shades, layer them with other lipsticks to create fun looks, or simply wear any of the shades alone for an elegant appearance. You can also use the colors on your cheeks and eyelids and to highlight specific facial features.

Pros

• Long-lasting
• Buildable coverage
• Easy to apply
• Vibrant color
• Does not cake up

Cons

None

Powder lipsticks, just like any other lipstick, can be used in multiple ways. Let’s learn more about it in the next section.

Different Ways To Use Powder Lipstick

• For A Just Kissed Look: Apply the product to the center of your lips and feather it outwards towards the natural lip line.
• For A Blurred Look: Apply the product to the bottom lip and press both the lips together for a diffused color. Tap with your fingertips for a beautifully blurred look.
• For A Full Coverage Look: Glide the product on your lips for a full coverage look. You can also layer it with other shades for further coverage.

The next section discusses how to apply powder lipstick for the best results.

Best Way To Apply Powder Lipstick

The best way to apply powder lipstick is with a primer underneath the lip product. Since the formula employs a powder, it is highly likely to look patchy. Hence, exfoliate your lips thoroughly and moisturize them before applying the product. Apply a lip primer underneath the product to conceal and fill in the lip lines, so when the product sits on top, the lips look beautifully matte and flawless.

Why Trust StyleCraze?

Baishali Bhattacharya, the author of this article, is certified in makeup artistry. She loves to keep up with the latest trends in the beauty industry and review makeup products that are not quite familiar to people. So, she did an extensive study on the best powder lipstick, a trending K-beauty secret. The powder lipsticks mentioned in our article offer a blurred and matte finish. They are non-sticky, lightweight, and long-lasting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does powder lipstick last?

Powder lipstick lasts anywhere between 6 to 8 hours. The lasting power of a lipstick is directly proportional to the quality of ingredients and consistency of the product. A hack to make your powder lipstick last longer is to exfoliate, moisturize, and prime your lips before application.

Is powder lipstick any better than regular lipstick?

No, they are just different products with different effects, and you can choose one, depending on your needs. A powder lipstick is a combination of a powder and liquid to result in a matte finish and a blurring effect, unlike a traditional lipstick.

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