Most matte lipsticks can be tricky to work with, and tough to find that perfect match. They tend to be drying and rough, leaving you with flakey, patchy lips. So not cute. And, while glossy lips are great and everything, there’s just something about a bold, matte lip that makes a statement that truly can’t be beat. Pair it with anything from a smokey eye to bare lashes and it brings an edge to a look that gloss just can’t compete with. But is it really worth all that dryness and peeling? Well luckily you don’t have to choose anymore! We’ve handpicked our favorite hydrating (and totally affordable!) drugstore matte lipsticks so you can rock that matte look sans flake.