Hi everyone! My exams are hot on my heels and I feel as if the blog has been feeling a little stale recently, so despite all this stress on the horizon I have decided to take an hour or two just to finally put out some posts that just needed a finished write up and get into this properly and enjoy it.
Today I have a review of the Maybelline Creamy Matte Lipsticks. As far as I know, these launched in the US first with an extensive range, then they launched here in the UK with a far more limited range. They’ve extended the UK Creamy Matte line two times if I have been paying attention properly.

Maybelline Creamy Matte Lipsticks cost £6.99 each. I picked these up as part of Superdrug’s 3 for 2 deal whilst Mom was repurchasing her favourite blush.
Clay Crush is from the first extension to the UK range and Brown Sugar is from the second – not that anyone cares about that, right? They’re both nude browns. If you had told me last year I would be wearing lots of nudes I’d have scoffed but here we are.
Clay Crush is a night nude colour in the MAC Velvet Teddy family if you get my drift. Not too peachy or too pink or brown, but just a touch too light for my personal liking (I prefer colours that are noticeable!!).
Brown Sugar is a cool brown tone that can be applied lightly for an effortlessly cool vibe or applied heavily for a more striking outfit.
As you might have noticed, I’ve completely forgotten about arm swatches and colour comparisons but I’ll be sure to update this post sometime after exams with those!
True to their name they are creamy and lovely to wear. They do sink a little into my lip lines but it’s not obvious, and they are more forgiving on flaky areas.
Overall, I really like these lipsticks for everyday wear but I’m not sure I’d buy from this range again – unless they release Touch of Spice.
Have you tried the Creamy Matte range before?
Until next time,
X
Love brown sugar!! So pretty!
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Yes, I didn’t expect to like it as much as I do- I love a nice brown these days. X
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Hmmmmmm I’m not sure if I’ll try these. I lean more towards the peachy/ pink nudes. I worry these colours might wash me out a bit.
Great post, loved the pic’s
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I agree, browner tones can be a little intimidating at first! There are other pinker nude shades in the range, so perhaps check those out! X
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Will do thank you 😊
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It pains me to say but I am a bit of a lipstick snob. Other than 2 rimmel lipsticks that I bought when I first started getting into makeup properly, it has always been MAC and a few others. I think now that I know which colours suit me, I should check out drugstore lipsticks again. I think I just hate the mess of the samples – they get SO grubby and then I’m put off buying anything.
Anyways…the only brown shade I have in my collection is actually my most recent lipstick purchase from before Christmas. It’s Bobbi Brown ‘telluride’ in their new Crushed Color formula. I really love it. 😀
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I just looked it up, and I really like that shade! It’s going on my wishlist~ is it super cool toned or not too much? I think I prefer rosy browns. I am in love with NYX as a drugstore brand and there are good gems there. There’s nothing wrong with being a snob as long as you don’t spend tooooo much 😉😉 it’s good to treat yourself! It’s just for me, every lipstick is a treat and I treat myself a lot!! X
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I am rubbish with describing colours and their tones! I wouldn’t say it’s too cool-toned, I actually think there’s a bit of warmth/spice to it. I mentioned it in this post with a swatch if that helps:
https://hoiyinli.com/2017/11/17/a-beauty-haul-a-few-first-impressions/
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