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wet n wild Mega Last Matte Lip Color, Semi Matte Hyaluronic Acid Infused, Long Lasting Full Coverage for a Nourishing Pout…

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Best budget

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.2(8,094)

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Verdict scoreFair
62/ 100

Based on 1 trusted source

Current price

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Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read

wet n wild Mega Last Matte Lip Color, Semi Matte Hyaluronic Acid Infused, Long Lasting Full Coverage for a Nourishing Pout…

Sources behind this verdict

10 reviewers weighted by source trust

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The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across the reviewers we read, wet n wild's Mega Last Matte Lip Color is the budget pick where the conversation is most genuinely split. On the positive side, a high-trust r/MakeupAddiction post recommended them as comfortable enough to skip chapstick with, no feathering, and hydrating in real-world wear. Multiple blog reviewers describe a 'velvet-matte finish' that punches above the sub-$3 price.

What reviewers liked

  • Lowest price in the roundup by a wide margin
  • Hyaluronic-acid-infused semi-matte formula praised by some high-trust community reviewers as non-drying
  • Wide cruelty-free, vegan shade range
  • Frequently cited as a viable 'try a bold shade without commitment' option

Where it falls short

  • High-trust r/MakeupAddiction thread documents streaky application on lips despite even arm swatches
  • r/drugstoreMUA reviewers complain the current formula is a downgrade from the older demi-matte version
  • Quality control / shade-by-shade consistency appears uneven across community reports
  • Lowest Amazon rating (4.2) of any pick in this roundup

Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Across the reviewers we read, wet n wild's Mega Last Matte Lip Color is the budget pick where the conversation is most genuinely split. On the positive side, a high-trust r/MakeupAddiction post recommended them as comfortable enough to skip chapstick with, no feathering, and hydrating in real-world wear. Multiple blog reviewers describe a 'velvet-matte finish' that punches above the sub-$3 price.

The negative signal is equally clear and comes from high-trust sources. A separate r/MakeupAddiction thread documented streaky application even after two passes, despite beautiful arm swatches. An r/drugstoreMUA thread titled 'does anyone else hate the wet n wild Megalast' called it 'possibly the worst lipstick I've ever tried,' specifically blaming a reformulation away from the older demi-matte. So shoppers may be getting different experiences depending on which iteration of the formula they end up with.

The trust-weighted read: at $2-$3, it's worth taking the risk for a backup or shade experiment, but don't expect the consistency of the more expensive picks above.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Mega Last Matte Lipstick
This semi matte lipstick is infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Natural Marine Plant Extracts, Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamins A & E, for velvety full color coverage that nourishes lips
Perfect Your Pout
Available in 13 Cruelty-free, Gluten-free, and Fragrance-free shades, this long lasting, creamy matte lip color delivers full coverage in one swipe, glides on easily, and won't feather or bleed
Best Face Forward
From bronzer and blush to primer, highlighter, natural finish powder, and concealer, we've got you covered and photo ready for your next big thing. You've met your true makeup match
Always Cruelty Free
We are 100% cruelty free and always have been! We also carry vegan makeup & tools such as foundation, nail polish, contour palettes, lipstick, makeup brushes and more
Stay Wild
We are the trusted beauty destination for beauty lovers of all ages, ethnicities, skin colors, and economic statuses. No matter who or where you are in life, we have a product for you

What customers say

2 verified voices
It's possibly the worst lipstick I've ever tried. The old MegaLast Lip Color was a demi-matte, so it's not supposed to be the same, but they were smooth and ...
Supportingvia r/drugstoreMUA
When I swatched them on my arm, they were all beautifully pigmented, but when I put them on my lips, they came out very streaky even with two ...
Trustedvia r/MakeupAddiction

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