July 28, 2014

Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick Review & Swatches

This was provided to me by a brand for review and I receive a small commission if you shop using the links in this post but all opinions are my own.

Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick

Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick gains a spot on my favorite lip. GASP right!? A matte lipstick that I’m actually loving? Unheard of!

I’m a shimmery lipstick girl myself and I tend to avoid mattes especially when I’m taking into consideration my drier lips but the new and affordable ($15 each score!) Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick is a comfortable, pigmented, easy to wear matte lipstick that will convert you to the joys of matte!

Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick launches recently in eight vibrant shades! Each lipstick comes housed in raised ridge silver barrel and will set you back $15 per shade.

Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipsticks

Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick

Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick swatches

Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick Swatches (Matte Mandarin, Matte Beauty, Matte Crimson)

At a glance these are deceiving as they look glossy in the tube but once applied the color tones down to a true, matte finish with a super creamy texture. Honestly, I avoid mattes because they tug during application, migrate, feather, and end up accentuating my flaky, drier lips. Not the case with this luxurious formula. These have a smooth, creamy texture that glides onto lips in an easy, buttery swipe with opaque, long wearing (we’re talking five hours of wear here) coverage that never dries lips out. Granted, they aren’t hydrating but they aren’t dry either or uncomfortable through their long wear and color remains where I PUT it so no road trips around my lip line. The colors are beautifully vibrant with excellent color pay off as well.

Clinique Matte Beauty Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick

Clinique Matte Beauty Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick fotd

Clinique Matte Beauty Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick

Clinique Matte Crimson Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick

Clinique Matte Crimson Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick fotd

Clinique Matte Crimson Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick

Clinique Matte Mandarin Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick

Clinique Matte Mandarin Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick fotd

Clinique Matte Mandarin Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick

Needless to say I’m going to call Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick my new favorite matte finish lipstick formula and I’m going to Muse Approve them for both matte and non-matte lovers alike. These take luxurious matte lipstick and bring it to us at a very affordable price tag. Vibrant, pigment, a non-drying, long wearing formula? CHECK, check, check!

Great job Clinique.

You continue to wow me with your newer releases.

Available now at your fav counter or online at Sephora.com and Clinique.com.

This was provided to me by a brand for review and I receive a small commission if you shop using the links in this post but all opinions are my own.

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Isabella MuseIsabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

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  • Libby

    I’ve been waiting for these to arrive in the US!! My friend was in England a few weeks ago and came back with one of these. The level of my jealousy could not be described with words, lol.

    These look absolutely darling on you, Muse! I’m super excited to try them out and hopefully, come home with some soon. (P.S. are you going to the Rouge events in the City 8/3? 4x the points, yay!)

    • Isabella Muse

      lol awww! 😀 they have this amazing chocolate pink shade on sephora that I MUST OWN Libby check that one out! Oh shucks thanks!!!!!!! I’m hoping they do it online!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have a stupid packed weekend! see NIN in concert and following up with seeing kiss in concert no time for Sephora fun!

  • Alison M

    You look absolutely divine in that scarlet and that mandarin color looks like it was made just for you. I also now have another lip product to add to my list of the new Kat Von D studded thingys (Poe please!) and the lovely new lip tar collection.

    • Isabella Muse

      oh you are so nice alison 😀 it kinda reminds me of riri woo! I LOVE those kate von d lippies so gorg! and the lip tars!

  • fancie

    I’ve been sleeping on Clinique but I see I need to check out the lipsticks. Matte Mandarin is gorgeous!

  • Carolyn

    Beauty and Mandarin look so pretty! I don’t have many items from Clinique but these look really promising.

  • Jane

    This formula looks amazing, but none of the colors do anything for me. Their new Even Better essence lotion is saving my super dry post-partum face, so props. (If Clinique is listening, I find the new website to be a complete pill to deal with and I’ve quit going to it)

  • Ashley

    I want/ need matte beauty! Wish it was a butter shine formula those are my favorite! Highly moisturizing!

  • cat

    I was just debating whether or not to get these. I’m sure there was some Clinique promotion I was eyeing. I think I’m still not sold on matte. Not with my dry lips.

    Did you enjoy your vacation, Muse?

  • Mandy

    Shu uemura matte supreme lipstick wears comfortably too. I wonder how they compare with this.