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Maybelline Color Sensational Ultimatte Matte Lipstick, Non-Drying, Intense Color Pigment, More Truffle, Cocoa Brown, 1 Count

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Best matte on a budget

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.4(11,153)

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Verdict scoreGood
76/ 100

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$5.51

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Maybelline Color Sensational Ultimatte Matte Lipstick, Non-Drying, Intense Color Pigment, More Truffle, Cocoa Brown, 1 Count

The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Maybelline Color Sensational Ultimatte is the value matte pick, holding a 4.4 average across more than 11,000 verified-purchase reviews. The formula is marketed as a non-drying intense-pigment matte, and reviewers tend to confirm that combination, strong color in a bullet format that feels more comfortable than many liquid mattes. The consensus is that this delivers a high-impact matte look at one of the lowest prices in the category, which makes it an appealing entry point for shoppers wanting matte color without committing to a longwear liquid.

What reviewers liked

  • Very low price for a pigmented matte bullet lipstick
  • Reviewers report intense color with a less drying feel than liquid mattes
  • Solid 4.4 average across a sizable review base

Where it falls short

  • Some reviewers still find it drying despite the non-drying marketing
  • Bullet matte wears shorter and transfers more than liquid mattes
  • No independent testing data to corroborate the claims

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Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Maybelline Color Sensational Ultimatte is the value matte pick, holding a 4.4 average across more than 11,000 verified-purchase reviews. The formula is marketed as a non-drying intense-pigment matte, and reviewers tend to confirm that combination, strong color in a bullet format that feels more comfortable than many liquid mattes.

The consensus is that this delivers a high-impact matte look at one of the lowest prices in the category, which makes it an appealing entry point for shoppers wanting matte color without committing to a longwear liquid. With no lab data or specialist-community discussion in our dataset, the verdict is grounded in retailer-review consistency.

Reviewers who are less satisfied still note some drying potential despite the non-drying claim, plus the shorter wear and transfer typical of bullet lipsticks. Shade-name and finish expectations occasionally surface as minor complaints.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Ultimatte slim lipstick has rich color pigments that deliver bold color to lips, like More Buff, like More Truffle, a cocoa brown color. The extreme matte finish has a smooth cushiony and comfortable lightweight feel that glides on for all day lip color
Lightweight Blurring Formula
Texture-blurring gels blur lip lines with a smooth non-drying matte application. This slim, luxe lipstick is available in a full range of modern, warm, neutral shades from nude to red
More to Love
Lipstick that is more matte, has more color intensity and a more lightweight feel! Forget uncomfortable and drying matte lipstick formulas, our Ultimatte matte lipstick is perfect for all day color and comfort
Create any look with Maybelline; foundation, BB creams, concealers, and setting powders for the perfect canvas, eye shadows, mascara, brow pencils, and eyeliners for any eye look and lip products, from showstopping lipstick to plumping lip gloss

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