Maybelline Color Sensational Ultimatte Matte Lipstick

This slim, luxe bullet in the shade More Taupe (a cocoa-rose nude) combines high-impact pigment with a cushiony, lightweight feel. The formula is designed to give an extreme matte appearance while minimizing the look of lip lines, making it an option for anyone who wants matte coverage without a dry finish. It’s part of Maybelline’s Color Sensational line, available in a wide range of modern neutrals, warm tones, berries, and reds.

How does this lipstick achieve an intense matte look without feeling dry?

The Ultimatte formula uses texture-blurring gels that create a soft-focus effect on the lips. Those gels help conceal fine lip lines so pigment appears even, while the overall base is balanced to avoid the stiffness often associated with matte sticks. The result is a rich, extreme matte finish with a lightweight sensation.

• Texture-blurring gel reduces the appearance of lip lines.
• High-density pigment delivers saturated color in one to two swipes.
• Cushiony formula maintains comfort through wear.
• Slim bullet design enables precise application along lip contours.

What shade and finish can I expect from More Taupe (Rose Nude)?

More Taupe is a cocoa-rose nude that sits in the neutral-warm family—suitable for everyday looks or as a base for bolder lip styling. The finish is an extreme matte that still reads soft thanks to the blurring formula. It provides true-to-swatch pigmentation for natural to medium skin tones and layers well for deeper color payoff.

• Cocoa-rose nude pigment for neutral-warm lip looks.
• Matte finish with soft-focus appearance rather than flat chalkiness.
• Buildable coverage: light layer for everyday, extra passes for intensity.
• Pairs with liners or glosses for added definition or shine.

How should I apply and maintain this matte lipstick for best results?

Apply starting at the center of the upper lip, following your natural lip contour, then glide across the bottom lip for even coverage. Because the bullet is slim and precise, you can trace the edges cleanly without a separate brush. Reapply as needed for longer wear; blotting and layering can increase longevity while preserving comfort.

• Step 1: Start at center of upper lip and follow contours.
• Step 2: Glide across the entire bottom lip for uniform coverage.
• For sharper lines, use a lip liner before applying.
• Touch up mid-day for renewed pigment intensity.

Who is this for? This Maybelline Ultimatte lipstick suits anyone seeking a modern matte lip without the drying feel typical of traditional mattes. It’s ideal for people who want strong color payoff from a slim, portable bullet—particularly those who prefer neutral-leaning nudes like cocoa-rose tones. Whether you’re building a minimal everyday look or layering for a statement lip, the formula works across a range of styles and skin tones.

Ingredients

G2033801 DIMETHICONE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, KAOLIN, ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE, PARAFFIN, ISOHEXADECANE, NYLON-12, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA / MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX / CIRE, MICROCRISTALLINE, POLYETHYLENE, ALUMINA, SYNTHETIC WAX, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, SILICA, TOCOPHEROL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA, CI 45410 / RED 28 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 7, CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 LAKE, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 45380 / RED 22 LAKE, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE] F.I.L. D249322/2