This guide is for anyone looking to achieve a bold, yet comfortable matte lip look. The Maybelline Color Sensational Matte Lipstick in Smoky Rose (987) delivers crisp, vivid color with a velvety-smooth finish and a moisturizing feel. While offering intense pigmentation and a flattering shade, users should note that as a creamy matte, it may require occasional touch-ups throughout the day, especially after eating or drinking.
Velvety Matte Finish: Experience a modern matte look that feels soft and comfortable on the lips.
Bold Color Payoff: Achieve crisp, vivid, and highly pigmented color with a single swipe.
Moisturizing Formula: Infused with a rich, creamy formula designed to moisturize and prevent dryness, ensuring a velvety feel.
Smooth Application: The creamy texture allows for effortless gliding across the lips, providing an even and smooth application.
Smoky Rose Shade (987): A universally flattering pink shade that complements a wide range of skin tones and makeup looks.
Lasting Comfort: Designed to provide a comfortable wear from day to night without feeling heavy or caky.
Rich, Bold Pigmentation: Delivers intense color with excellent payoff.
Creamy, Velvety Feel: Provides a luxurious, soft texture on the lips.
Moisturizing: Helps keep lips hydrated, counteracting the typical drying effect of some matte lipsticks.
Flattering Shade: The Smoky Rose color is versatile and easy to wear.
Smooth Application: Glides on easily for an even coat.
Not Transfer-Proof: As a creamy formula, it may transfer onto cups or clothing.
Requires Touch-Ups: Likely needs reapplication after meals or extended wear for optimal appearance.
Initial Discrepancy: The product description mentions a 'glossy feel' alongside 'mattes', which might be confusing for users expecting a pure matte finish. Focus on the 'velvety matte' aspect.
Rich, Bold Pigmentation: Delivers intense color with excellent payoff.
Creamy, Velvety Feel: Provides a luxurious, soft texture on the lips.
Moisturizing: Helps keep lips hydrated, counteracting the typical drying effect of some matte lipsticks.
Flattering Shade: The Smoky Rose color is versatile and easy to wear.
Smooth Application: Glides on easily for an even coat.
Not Transfer-Proof: As a creamy formula, it may transfer onto cups or clothing.
Requires Touch-Ups: Likely needs reapplication after meals or extended wear for optimal appearance.
Initial Discrepancy: The product description mentions a 'glossy feel' alongside 'mattes', which might be confusing for users expecting a pure matte finish. Focus on the 'velvety matte' aspect.
The Maybelline Color Sensational Matte Lipstick in Smoky Rose (987) excels at delivering vibrant, opaque color with a sophisticated matte finish. Its creamy texture ensures that unlike some drying matte formulas, your lips will feel comfortable and moisturized throughout wear. This makes it an excellent choice for daily wear or for longer events where comfort is key.
Application Tips for Best Results:
Prep Your Lips: For the smoothest application and best color payoff, gently exfoliate your lips and apply a light layer of lip balm. Blot off any excess balm before applying lipstick.
Define with a Liner (Optional but Recommended): For sharper edges and to help prevent feathering, outline your lips with a matching or nude lip liner. This also helps extend wear.
Apply Directly or with a Brush:
Direct Application: Apply the lipstick directly from the bullet, starting from the center of your upper lip and following the contours of your mouth. Glide across the entire bottom lip.
Lip Brush: For more precise application, especially around the cupid's bow and corners, use a lip brush to pick up color and apply.
Blot for Longevity: For an even longer-lasting matte finish, apply one coat, blot gently with a tissue, and then apply a second coat.
Pairing: The Smoky Rose shade is versatile. It pairs beautifully with neutral eye makeup for a chic daytime look or can complement a more dramatic smoky eye for an evening event. Its flattering pink hue makes it suitable for a variety of skin tones.
This lipstick is designed to take you from day to night, offering a consistently bold and comfortable look. While not completely transfer-proof due to its creamy nature, its color intensity and comfortable feel make it a reliable choice for achieving a polished matte lip.
There is no complex setup required for this lipstick. Simply uncap and apply directly to your lips or with a lip brush.
Skin Tones: The Smoky Rose shade is designed to be flattering across a wide range of skin tones.
Lip Products: Compatible with various lip liners for enhanced definition and longevity. Can be topped with a clear gloss for a non-matte effect (though this changes the intended finish).
Other Makeup: Integrates seamlessly with most makeup routines, from natural to dramatic.
Storage: Store the lipstick in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures to maintain its creamy texture and prevent melting or drying out.
Hygiene: To maintain hygiene, avoid sharing your lipstick. If using a lip brush, ensure the brush is cleaned regularly.
Shelf Life: Info needed: [Typically 12-24 months after opening. Check product packaging for specific PAO (Period After Opening) symbol.]
Dimensions: The item dimensions are approximately 22 x 22 x 75 mm, making it compact and travel-friendly.