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Home » Lips » Lipstick » With the affordable Maybelline Bold Matte Lipstick you may discover you like bright lipstick that’s Mat 2

With the affordable Maybelline Bold Matte Lipstick you may discover you like bright lipstick that’s Mat 2

November 6, 2013 Paris B 30 Comments

Neon Coral lips. Kinda cool, especially here in our warm tropical climate.

How about neon MATTE Coral lips? You know, if you’re going to try a bold lip colour, or a new lipstick texture, it’s always great to have an affordable option. Just in case you hate it you know. At least your wallet won’t cry.

Well I’m not one for matte lipstick myself. From experience, they tend to make me look older (Heaven knows, I don’t need to actually LOOK my age do I?) and has a tendency to dry out my lips. Well, the Maybelline Coloursensationals Bold Matte lipstick promises not to do all that.

maybelline bold matte mat 2 sugar pink lipstick
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The one I have here is Maybelline Bold Matte lipstick in Mat 2 – Sugar Pink. I’ve seen about 5 shades available at the pharmacy when I was last there, but only Mat 2 had a name on the base. The others go by numbers so you have Mat 1, Mat 2 etc. They all come in varying shades of bold reds and oranges. Quite unique for something from the drugstore.

Mat 2 Sugar Pink is a bright bright coral in the tube that is almost neon in it’s brightness. I was a little afraid at first. Yeah, I was! You see, colours like this can go one of two ways on my skin – beautifully brighten up my features, or make me look sallow and sickly. No middle ground here. Which was it for me? Ahh….

But first, let me tell you a bit about the texture and to see just how well it lives up to its “bold” and “matte” claims.

maybellie bold matte mat 2 sugar pink lipstick
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Here’s Sugar Pink in the tube. Yep, that fulfils the “bold” claim alright. Unlike many matte lipsticks, it doesn’t have a dry look to the texture in the tube, and there appears to be some shine on the product.

Swipe it down my arm once, and here’s the colour.

maybellie bold matte mat 2 sugar pink lipstick swatch
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Against my skin, Mat 2 Sugar Pink pulls slightly more red than orange (thank goodness!) and it is surprisingly easy to apply, without tugging. Colour is pigmented and bold just as promised.

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On lips, you may notice a distinct shine. Eh? I thought it was supposed to be matte?

Ah with all the hydrating claims that Maybelline promises, the matte texture just got a little lost. It is matte but yet there is some shine so it’s not 100% matte. Did it even make sense? 😛

I did find that if you have dry bits of skin on your lips, it can catch a little if you apply straight from the bullet, and make the colour look uneven. You may notice some of it in the picture. If you exfoliate your lips and apply some balm and then slick this on, it will apply more smoothly.

The colour is as you can see, a very bright, almost neon coral that pulls a little more red on me than it looks in the tube. That made me happy because I can’t wear orange lipstick at all!

Longevity is good. It lasted me through the morning although it might start to fade if you eat and drink a lot and it might fade a little unevenly. The best way to touch it up is to wipe it all off and reapply. It didn’t leave my lips feeling drier than normal (not hydrated though, just not parched) but if you have naturally dry lips then be warned that you may need some balm underneath to feel comfortable.

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Here’s how Mat 2 Sugar Pink looks on me. Nice right? Haha… self praise ahem ahem! But Mat 2 is a lovely bright and brightening colour for lips and despite the little shortcomings, I’m quite liking it because the pricetag is small, it’s a great way to play with new bold colours and who knows, you may even discover a new colour that suits you – I did! 😀

In a nutshell

The new Maybelline ColorSensationals Bold Matte lipsticks are a range of bold and bright coloured lipsticks with a slightly matte texture. I say “slightly matte” because it does have some shine to it that keeps it from looking too dry or being too drying on lips. The lipstick is very strong and very pigmented, and the texture can catch on dry or flaky bits of skin on lips so you have to be sure your lips are smooth or apply a thin layer of balm underneath to have a smoother base. I like the bright bold colours and I think it’s a great way to try something new without hurting your wallet. Longevity is quite good although I find it fades a little unevenly. Best to wipe off and reapply for a more even finish.

Pros: Affordable, Bright and pigmented colours, Long lasting, Not too matte

Cons: Texture can catch on dry or flaky lips, Not as matte as the name implies

Who will like this: Anyone who wants to try a bright bold lip colour without shelling out too much money

maybellie bold matte mat 2 sugar pink lipstick
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One note about the packaging. The matte, translucent cover corresponds to the colour of the lipstick inside (remind  you of anything? 😉 ) so it makes it easy to pick out the colour you want. Despite looking quite luxe, it does feel rather flimsy. The metal bit is just plastic so it’s very light and if you’re used to the heft of a pricey lipstick then you will feel the difference. Then again, it’s RM29.90 so really, I’d forgive them that 🙂

Have you taken a look at these Bold Matte lipsticks yet? Do you wear matte lipsticks or do you prefer some shine?

I personally prefer lipsticks that have a bit more slip and shine. Totally matte lipstick tends to age me and I don’t need that so I go for something with a creamy texture with some shine but not necessarily shimmer because shimmer can look weird once you’re past a certain age too! That said, these aren’t half bad. I’ve always had a soft spot for Maybelline lipsticks. They were one of the first I ever owned 😀

Paris B

Maybelline ColorSensationals Bold Matte lipsticks come in 5 shades locally – Mat 2 Sugar Pink, Mat 4 Vivid Coral, Mat 5 Bold Red, Mat 6 Maroon Red, Mat 7 Nude Beige Price: RM29.90 Availability: Maybelline counters at most major pharmacies

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  1. liyeun says

    November 6, 2013 at 8:49 am

    I dont do matte too, but that little shine on it makes it look wearable. That colour really brightens up ur face, make it even fairer!!! Lol…. as much as this bright colour makes you younger as well, I actually love to see you in darker colours. Look very sophisticated and polished!

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    • Paris B says

      November 10, 2013 at 9:54 am

      Thank you Liyeun! In person, all you’ll see are my lips LOL! Yeah I do gravitate towards deeper lip shades too. I think it’s the age thing 😉

      Reply
  2. Tracy@Beauty Reflections says

    November 6, 2013 at 9:04 am

    It’s really really gorgeous on you! I love it! I wonder if we’ll get these here? I love the Bright Coloursensationals they have-those are amazing! Probably my fave drugstore lipstick!

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    • Paris B says

      November 10, 2013 at 9:54 am

      Thanks Tracy! I think you should get it there too but then, you get different Maybelline stuff from us sometimes too! It’s so mind boggling you know

      Reply
  3. Applegal says

    November 6, 2013 at 9:41 am

    Colour looks really nice on you!

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    • Paris B says

      November 10, 2013 at 9:54 am

      Thank you Applegal 🙂

      Reply
  4. LeGeeque says

    November 6, 2013 at 10:07 am

    It does look lovely on you! With the tempting colour names, it’s so easy to want them all!

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    • Paris B says

      November 10, 2013 at 9:56 am

      Especially with summer just around the bend for you! 😉

      Reply
  5. Tine @ Beautyholics Anonymous says

    November 6, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Oh my, this shade is gorgeous!

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    • Paris B says

      November 10, 2013 at 9:56 am

      It is! Uber bright! Somehow, something I think you’d wear 😉

      Reply
  6. Victoria says

    November 6, 2013 at 11:37 am

    You look great in the shade. Bold red colours really brightens up your look 🙂

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    • Paris B says

      November 10, 2013 at 9:58 am

      Thank you Victoria – I think it’s true for everyone! Give it a go? 😉

      Reply
  7. Lily says

    November 6, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Bright lipsticks really suit you well, PB. Makes you look very cheerful 🙂

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    • Paris B says

      November 10, 2013 at 9:58 am

      Thank you Lily 😀 I’ve learned wearing a bright lip is the easiest way put on my face. It distracts from everything else haha

      Reply
  8. xin says

    November 6, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    it does look nice on you, i don’t prefer very matte lipstick, i think i look like i have frozen lips in matte =/

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    • Paris B says

      November 10, 2013 at 9:59 am

      LOL! Frozen lips. Quite often, matte lipsticks make my lips look dry and unappetizing so I prefer not to wear a matte.

      Reply
  9. Parita says

    November 6, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    This shade looks totally gorgeous on you! Haven’t tried this range yet..not comfortable for extremely bold shades yet 🙂

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    • Paris B says

      November 10, 2013 at 10:00 am

      Thank you Parita 🙂 It does take some getting used to, I’d agree but once you go bold, it’s hard to go back! 😉

      Reply
  10. Marina(Makeup4all) says

    November 6, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    I love how this lipstick looks on you!

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    • Paris B says

      November 10, 2013 at 10:00 am

      Thank you Marina! 😀

      Reply
  11. lisa says

    November 7, 2013 at 12:02 am

    I love matt lipsticks but i’m particular about the brands i get from. I’ve tried some drugstore brands in the past and did not have good experiences. I’m most likely to skip this. That aside, the color is brilliant on you. I’m loving coral reds this holidays!

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    • Paris B says

      November 10, 2013 at 10:04 am

      For the most part, I think matte lipsticks are quite hit or miss. In my case, miss. I haven’t found many mattes to like in any brand! The only one that seems to work is Chanel Velvet Allure which doesn’t give me wrinkly lips but otherwise, I pass 😛

      Reply
  12. Mari Ohira says

    November 7, 2013 at 8:11 am

    I loved the colour! It looks gorgeous on you! I’ve been staying away from bold reds these days and that sugar pink is luring me to the reds again. I’ll look for it here.^^

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    • Paris B says

      November 10, 2013 at 10:05 am

      Thank you Mari! I was in a neutral lip phase recently but now want to wear bright lipstick all the time! It’s so easy to brighten the face and to detract from the fact that I’m not wearing much makeup elsewhere haha!

      Reply
  13. Hani Lutfi says

    November 7, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    I have this lipstick in the exact shade, it was the most outstanding color to me when it first came out. I love matte lipsticks and I love how this is a bold color but I can still tone it down a little bit by just patting it on my lips, bit by bit instead of a full swipe. It can be a little bit drying but I don’t mind it that much, the dry feeling soon wears out as the time passes by. I think this is my new favourite every day color now. It’s very wearable if you try making it wearable. I really like it 🙂

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    • Paris B says

      November 10, 2013 at 10:19 am

      I thought this was the best colour available too! I’m not a fan of matte lipsticks but this did work and the colour was something else 😀 Good tip on patting on if you don’t want full on colour. I tend to go all the way, I forget not everyone likes that sort of bright bold lip shades 😀

      Reply
  14. Jennifer says

    November 8, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    Confirm nice! I think you look good in most shades. I feel so happy to see this post because the colour looks so awesome and vibrant on you. I’d be so drawn to your lips lol.

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    • Paris B says

      November 10, 2013 at 10:32 am

      Thank you 🙂 In real life, neon coral lips is all you’d see! Haha

      Reply
  15. Michelle Beh says

    November 9, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    I did drop by Watson to try Maybelline Bold Matte lipstick but it seemed drier on my skin. But I still had not try it on my lip before. I’m still undecided whether to get it or not.

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    • Paris B says

      November 10, 2013 at 10:48 am

      If it looks dry, and that’s not a texture you like then better not go with it. There’ll be other options out there for bright bold colours 🙂

      Reply

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