Key fashion trends of the season: matt lips

The matt effect: go matt without looking chapped. A super-matt lip can look uber cool, but carrying off a buffed pucker can be tough, especially when blustery winds and dry air threaten to chap your lips, leaving them dry and flaky. So follow our guide to getting a sophisticated, velvety pout that'll look chic, not crusty Photograph: Steven Meisel

Limited edition lip color in uber beige, £18
A nude matt lip can walk a fine line between uber-chic and corpse-like. Thankfully Bobbi Brown has got this tricky combo just right, thanks to the creamy texture and timeless shade. The one downside? It's a limited edition so stock up now!
From bobbibrown.co.uk Photograph: PR

Lip marker in popsicle, £8
If lipstick is a bit too, well, lipsticky for you, then try a lip stain. This lip marker comes in the form of a colouring pen, so it's easy to apply, plus the stain lasts for hours and there's no risk of it smearing on your teeth, coffee cup, silk blouse etc.
From topshop.com Photograph: PR

Lipfinity lip tint pen in passion red, £7.99
Fancy trying a sexy red lip look but can’t get to grips with applying lipstick? The pointed tip of this lip pen makes applying colour mess-free, plus you can build up the colour until you find the depth that’s right for you
By Max Factor from boots.com Photograph: David Parfitt/PR

Compact concealer, £30
If you don't want to give up your regular lipstick but still want the matt look, use a dab of concealer on your lips as a shine diffusing base, then continually apply your lipstick and tissue off until you reach your desired level of matt. Becca's compact concealer comes in 29 shades and gives two options of sheer and creamy or dense and opaque coverage
From beccacosmetics.com Photograph: PR

Matt lipstick in scarlet ibis, £13.50
Inspired and co-created by fashion maven Iris Apfel, this orangey-pink shade is the perfect lip colour to wear when your wardrobe needs a shot of style adrenaline, adding just the right amount of loudness
From maccosmetics.co.uk Photograph: PR

Perfect rouge glowing matte in coral glow, £21
Lightweight and semi-matt, this is the perfect texture if you want to dip your toe into the matte lip trend without going all the way
From shiseido.com Photograph: PR

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Matt lipstick in pink pout, £7.49
Powdery and almost suede-like, the texture of this lippy goes perfectly with the soft, slightly icy pink hue. Great for creating a retro 60s look
>By Revlon from boots.com Photograph: PR

African red tea exfoliating lip salvation, £11
A matt lipstick will magnify even the faintest of flakes on your lips, so a good scrub beforehand is essential. This all-in-one exfoliator and healing salve is packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants to keep your lips healthy and super-smooth
From beautybay.com Photograph: PR

Pure matt lipstick in mascate, £18.50
A true, confident red, this grown-up shade has added Vitamin E and Acoi oil to help your lips avoid the cakey, dried-out feeling that some matt lipsticks can create. Combine with a soft nude or caramel shadow on your eyes to avoid make-up overload
From narscosmetics.co.uk Photograph: PR

Rouge allure velvet luminous matte lip colour in la distinguée, ￡23.50
Matt colour that makes your lips look plump and smooth? This lipstick promises and delivers both thanks to a clever combination of jojoba oil and mother of pearl particles. A lipstick has never looked or felt so chic
By Chanel from boots.com Photograph: Jacques Giral/PR