Making a Long-Wear Lipstick Matte

You are asking about making a long-wear lipstick formula, which contains a film former like Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, more matte.

Yes, using Matte Silica can help reduce the shine and make the lipstick more matte.

As the staff mentioned, if you need a very matte finish, you might consider using other ingredients in combination with Matte Silica, such as Polymethylsilsesquioxane.

It is also important to review your formula for other ingredients that might be contributing to the shine and consider reducing or removing them to achieve the desired matte effect.