I have been slightly obsessed with matte lips lately, especially in bright or dark colors. The Nyx soft matte lip creams (SMLC) have been one of my favorite products to use for a matte lip and they are the first matte lip products that I've ever owned. They have good pigmentation and lasting power AND the scent reminds me of sugar cookies! Whenever you wear a matte lip, you should always make sure to exfoliate and moisturize because most matte products tend to be drying and accentuate any dry spots you already have. I recommend using a lip primer or lip pencil before using the SMLC to get a more precise application and to help prevent the product from settling into fine lines. The SMLC comes in a liquid lipstick form with a doe-foot applicator. It feels like velvet when applied but it's still comfortable on the lips after it dries.
These lip creams come in a good variety of colors (22 total) which makes it really hard for decision making when you're on a limited budget. I started off my collection with Cannes, Addis Ababa, and Prague and recently purchased Istanbul, Copenhagen, and Transylvania during a sale at Ulta. Next on my list are Ibiza, San Paulo, and Zurich.
Cannes is a rosy mauve nude that's a great everyday color for medium skin tones.