Smoke

Anastasia Smoke Matte Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark, bluish gray with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a lightweight, lightly creamy texture that was denser and thicker on the lips compared to other shades, though it felt the same in terms of weight. I noticed this particular shade also felt creamier and did not tug as much compared to others in the line-up. It wore well for five hours and was neither drying nor hydrating.

The formula is supposed to have “full-pigment” with a “smooth, ultra-matte finish.” Since the description was a little light, I also watched the brand’s video, where the formula is also supposed to be comfortable to apply and not settle in lip lines. The best aspects of the formula are how lightweight it felt on–almost like nothing on, so despite being more matte and denser, not heavy or clingy–and that most shades have been non-drying (so far).

There has been some transfer, and the finish is mostly matte but not “ultra-matte” (certainly not as flat or matte as their liquid lipsticks, as an example). Some shades have emphasized my lip lines from a texture standpoint or due to color settling into them, but it depended on the shade. The wear has ranged from four and a half hours to eight hours, and some of the richer shades can survive a moderate meal and definitely drinking coffee. I found the texture to be the drawback; the lipstick is incredibly firm and dense with little to creaminess, which resulted in an application that tugged and pulled on the lips. It was also the type of texture that caught on flakes, so regular exfoliation is key. There were a few shades that were creamier and thicker on the lips, which were more comfortable to apply, but the majority were quite firm. (They also did not get softer with use.)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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• ColourPop Petit Four (P, $7.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
• MAC Halsey (LE, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar).
• Smashbox Punked (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
• Melt Cosmetics Space Cake (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
• Dior Montaigne Matte (207) (P, $35.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar).
• Huda Beauty Silver Fox (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$18.00/0.12 oz. - $150.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have “full-pigment” with a “smooth, ultra-matte finish.” Since the description was a little light, I also watched the brand’s video, where the formula is also supposed to be comfortable to apply and not settle in lip lines. The best aspects of the formula are how lightweight it felt on–almost like nothing on, so despite being more matte and denser, not heavy or clingy–and that most shades have been non-drying (so far).

There has been some transfer, and the finish is mostly matte but not “ultra-matte” (certainly not as flat or matte as their liquid lipsticks, as an example). Some shades have emphasized my lip lines from a texture standpoint or due to color settling into them, but it depended on the shade. The wear has ranged from four and a half hours to eight hours, and some of the richer shades can survive a moderate meal and definitely drinking coffee.

I found the texture to be the drawback; the lipstick is incredibly firm and dense with little to creaminess, which resulted in an application that tugged and pulled on the lips. It was also the type of texture that caught on flakes, so regular exfoliation is key. There were a few shades that were creamier and thicker on the lips, which were more comfortable to apply, but the majority were quite firm. (They also did not get softer with use.)

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Ingredients

Resin

Anastasia Resin Matte Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark, purplish taupe with neutral undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff, though it was not quite opaque, with a lightly creamy texture that tugged on the lips a bit but was not as stiff or firm in the tube compared to the majority of shades in the formula. I did notice, however, that this shade seemed prone to emphasizing my lip lines as the color split around them. On me, the color lasted for five hours and felt non-drying but the color did pull into my lip lines more as it wore on.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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• MAC Deep Rooted (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
• Makeup Geek Misfit (P, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
• Maybelline Concrete Jungle (P, $7.49) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
• MAC Simply Smoked (P, $21.00) is warmer (85% similar).
• MAC Gwendolyn (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, glossier (85% similar).
• ColourPop Kapow (DC, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$18.00/0.12 oz. - $150.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have “full-pigment” with a “smooth, ultra-matte finish.” Since the description was a little light, I also watched the brand’s video, where the formula is also supposed to be comfortable to apply and not settle in lip lines. The best aspects of the formula are how lightweight it felt on–almost like nothing on, so despite being more matte and denser, not heavy or clingy–and that most shades have been non-drying (so far).

There has been some transfer, and the finish is mostly matte but not “ultra-matte” (certainly not as flat or matte as their liquid lipsticks, as an example). Some shades have emphasized my lip lines from a texture standpoint or due to color settling into them, but it depended on the shade. The wear has ranged from four and a half hours to eight hours, and some of the richer shades can survive a moderate meal and definitely drinking coffee.

I found the texture to be the drawback; the lipstick is incredibly firm and dense with little to creaminess, which resulted in an application that tugged and pulled on the lips. It was also the type of texture that caught on flakes, so regular exfoliation is key. There were a few shades that were creamier and thicker on the lips, which were more comfortable to apply, but the majority were quite firm. (They also did not get softer with use.)

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Ingredients

Griffin

Anastasia Griffin Matte Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep, grayish taupe with neutral-to-cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. The texture was firm in the tube, so the lipstick tugged as it applied, though the color went on fairly evenly and did not drag or appear ragged on. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that lasted for a good five hours, while the formula felt lightweight and non-drying.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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• MAC Simply Smoked (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• MAC Secret Number (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
• MAC Deep Rooted (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• MAC Esspresso (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).

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• MAC Gwendolyn (LE, $19.00).

Formula Overview

$18.00/0.12 oz. - $150.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have “full-pigment” with a “smooth, ultra-matte finish.” Since the description was a little light, I also watched the brand’s video, where the formula is also supposed to be comfortable to apply and not settle in lip lines. The best aspects of the formula are how lightweight it felt on–almost like nothing on, so despite being more matte and denser, not heavy or clingy–and that most shades have been non-drying (so far).

There has been some transfer, and the finish is mostly matte but not “ultra-matte” (certainly not as flat or matte as their liquid lipsticks, as an example). Some shades have emphasized my lip lines from a texture standpoint or due to color settling into them, but it depended on the shade. The wear has ranged from four and a half hours to eight hours, and some of the richer shades can survive a moderate meal and definitely drinking coffee.

I found the texture to be the drawback; the lipstick is incredibly firm and dense with little to creaminess, which resulted in an application that tugged and pulled on the lips. It was also the type of texture that caught on flakes, so regular exfoliation is key. There were a few shades that were creamier and thicker on the lips, which were more comfortable to apply, but the majority were quite firm. (They also did not get softer with use.)

Browse all of our Anastasia Matte Lipstick swatches.

Ingredients

Anastasia Smoke Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Smoke Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Smoke Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Smoke Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Smoke Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Smoke Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Smoke Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Resin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Resin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Resin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Resin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Resin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Resin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Resin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Griffin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Griffin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Griffin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Griffin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Griffin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Griffin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Griffin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Smoke Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Smoke Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Smoke Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Smoke Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Smoke Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Smoke Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Smoke Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Resin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Resin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Resin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Resin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Resin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Resin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Resin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Griffin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Griffin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Griffin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Griffin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Griffin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Griffin Matte Lipstick

Anastasia Griffin Matte Lipstick