If you are a matt lips lover, Here’s another drugstore find for you. Give your lips a petal smooth finish with Maybelline New York’s New Color Sensational Velvet Matte Lipsticks.
Maybelline New York’s New Color Sensational Velvet Matte Lipstick – MAT5 & MAT10
This innovative “Liquid to Matte” product is a hydrating cream color that glides on smooth and sets with a matte finish. It comes in 8 trendy colors that are not only designed for long wear but are also lightweight. The velvety, buttery cushion-like texture keeps lips in comfort all day. Here’s your go-to matte lipstick, that will always make you look chic and classy.
Packaging & Price
Price – USD $8.00 / INR 475 ; Now available in Nykaa for a discounted price of INR 380 each. Comes with a pointed wand as in the picture below. Packaging is similar to the maybelline lip polishes. The tube is quite sturdy too.
In India these are available in 8 shades. I totally love the shades MAT6, MAT8 & MAT11 and I will get it very soon.
Formula, Pigmentation & Longevity
Maybelline Color Sensational Velvet Matte Lipsticks are creamy and hydrating. They are non-sticky and easily apply on the lips without getting streaky or patchy. They are quite hydrating. Initially, when you apply this- You feel it to be creamy and it settles to a nice matte finish without making lips dry. The formula is moisturising and so it can be worn even if you have dry lips. They didn’t settle into the fine lines of lips. It lasted about 4 hours after which it started fading leaving a beautiful tint on the lips.
MAT5 is a bright orange shade & MAT10 is a bright fuchsia shade.
Maybelline Color Sensational Velvet Matte Lipstick – MAT5, Hot Tangerine
Maybelline Color Sensational Velvet Matte – MAT10, Flaming Fuchsia
Overall, if you are looking for matte lip colors which are non-drying on lips and a comfortable formula to wear. Your search ends here. Maybelline Color Sensational Velvet Mattes are one of the most comfortable formulas ever and lasts about 4 hours after which it starts to fade leaving a beautiful tint on lips. This collection has a total of 8 shades and everyone can find their perfect match in this. The formula is hydrating, easy to apply and non sticky.
** Product sent by brand PR. However, my review is honest and unbiased as always.