I Tested Skkn by Kim's Lipstick, and It's the Comfiest Matte Formula I've Worn

By Adeline Green March 25, 2024 2 mins read 96 Views

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About the Soft Matte Lip Color

The finish is very full-coverage and totally matte. Like, not even a hint of shine. It's formulated with elastomer gel, which is used to create a velvety feel that sits on top of your lips. It's comfy! So far, the color options include 10 nude shades.

What I Like About the Soft Matte Lip Color

Skkn by Kim's take on matte lipstick is surprisingly featherweight. I quickly forgot I was wearing it, even while talking and chugging coffee through a packed morning schedule. I did need a little touch-up after a greasy lunch to fix some color loss, but that's par for the course when wearing lipstick through a meal. That is, unless you're Taylor Swift, whose red lip I'm convinced could outlast an asteroid.

Pairing the Soft Matte Lip Color with the brand's Lip Liner was my preferred look. Though I've never been a lip-pencil person, this one glides on and blends easily; no pencil-on-paper feeling. It added dimension to my lips and created a grippy base for the lipstick to adhere to. Win, win. (Pro tip with the lip liner: keep a sharpener handy. The buttery-smooth formula means the point dulls fast!)

What to Consider Before Trying the Soft Matte Lip Color

Much like her famously near-empty house, Skkn by Kim is committed (. . . kommitted) to a minimalist vibe. As of this writing, there are 10 shades of the Soft Matte Lip Color available, and they're all nude. If you're looking for a punchy red lip, you won't find it here. At least not yet.

Also, $33 is a relatively standard price tag for luxury lipsticks, but that usually entails some luxe-feeling packaging to go along with it. (See: the Pat McGrath Labs iconic gold-lipped tube.) My Skkn by Kim products arrived in simple taupe tubes. I prefer minimal (and ideally refillable!) packaging anyway, but fair warning: if you want $33 to buy you memorable packaging, this isn't likely to deliver.