Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick in Matte Beauty, Matte Crimson, Matte Petal

Clinique have a new lipstick out, and like many other lipsticks being launched at the moment, they're all about matte.  They're called Long Last Soft Matte, and promise a full coverage, velvety soft matte finish, with a long lasting just-applied look.  They come in very pretty ribbed silver tubes which have a definite retro appeal, and the wearable matte finish just cries out for a 50s swing dress and heels for summer...

Matte Beauty

Matte Beauty

Matte Beauty is a tawny pinky-beige, the kind which goes with most complexions and looks flattering and neutral without being too strong (or too wishy-washy).

Matte Crimson

Matte Crimson

Matte Crimson is a classic red with blue tones and a very even finish.  It's teeth-brightening, instant glam, retro cool in a tube.

Matte Petal

Matte Petal

Matte Petal is a soft pink, which surprised me by having a relatively cool base to it - I often find soft, pale pinks unwearable, but this one is actually okay.

The texture of these lipsticks is lovely - they glide onto the lip, feel soft and buttery, and remain soft on the lip even once they've set down.  Wear time is indeed good - four hours or so before the colour starts to fade - I don't think I agree that they maintain a just-applied look for long.  They fade with dignity and absolutely no ring-of-doom but they do fade.  The colour remains soft and comfortable throughout the wear time.

Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick is available in eight shades, from neutral to red to a particularly sunny looking orange, and they cost a spendy but not too spendy £18 each.  All in all, a lovely, comfortable, muted way to wear matte this summer.  Find them at the Clinique website now.

Disclosure: PR sample

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