Luxury house YSL released a slim sheer matte lipstick collection that looks amazing. We found an affordable alternative.

Lightweight, poweder-y matte soft glam lips.

It is an incredibly difficult formula to get right, and so we are not surprised that luxury houses are leading the trend.

However, we found a small Korean brand SOMEBEAU that performs with a similar finish, without the luxury price tag.

The packaging is drugstore, but not unbearable. The reds are dusty and it looks cute in a complete set.

A sheer mate formula allows for easy layering, resulting in a more complete pout.

At this price point, SOMEBEAU’s mini lipstick set allows for a gradient lips in a soft matte finish.

The shades are complementary and while the darker colours seem to last longer than the lighter ones, the formula still applies on smooth and looks expensive.