Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid Lipstick – 05 Nude Flush

Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid Lipstick in 05 Nude Flush is a mousse-like liquid lipstick that delivers high-impact, vivid color with a velvety matte finish . Formulated with pure matte pigments for intense color payoff, this long-wearing formula glides on smooth and dries to a creamy, comfortable finish.
The 05 Nude Flush shade is a “my lips but better” pink-nude that shoppers say nails the perfect natural lip tone . One fan noted, “The color is like my lips, but better! The matte finish makes it look more natural when I want a minimal makeup look” . Even the most skeptical nude lipstick wearers are raving about this shade, with one admitting, “Most nudes just make me look sick and extra pale, but this one worked perfectly” .
The flexible, slanted tip applicator makes it easy to contour and shape your lips for a flawless application . The creamy, velvety formula does not dry out the lips like many matte liquid lipsticks , and it removes easily with micellar water at the end of the day . With its “luxurious” texture and vibrant color , this lipstick is perfect for anyone seeking a long-wearing, comfortable nude lip color that earns compliments—one reviewer even noted her husband commented on her lip color when she got home .
Description

Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid Lipstick – 05 Nude Flush

PRIMARY USES

1. Mousse-Like Liquid Lipstick for Vivid, High-Impact Color
  • What it does: A mousse-like texture liquid lipstick that glides on smooth and dries to a creamy, velvety matte finish . Formulated with pure matte pigments for intense, saturated color, this long-wearing formula provides full coverage with a rich, vibrant lip look. Pure pigments collide with a creamy liquid base for a velvety-soft, cushiony feel—the result is a high-impact lip that stands out .
  • How it helps your lips: For the person who wants bold, statement-making lip color with a comfortable finish, this provides intense payoff in a single application. The mousse-like formula feels lightweight on the lips while delivering rich, vivid color that doesn’t feel heavy or cakey.
2. 05 Nude Flush “My Lips But Better” Pink-Nude Shade
  • What it does: The 05 Nude Flush shade is described as a “my lips but better” natural pink-nude color . This soft, versatile shade offers a subtle, everyday look that enhances natural lip color without being overpowering. One shopper noted, “The color is like my lips, but better! The matte finish makes it look more natural when I want a minimal makeup look” . Another reviewer describes it as a “beautiful colour” that is a “perfect natural lip tone” .
  • How it helps your lips: For the person who has struggled to find a nude that doesn’t make them “look sick and extra pale,” this provides a universally flattering pink-nude that works across skin tones . One particularly picky nude lipstick wearer admitted, “Most nudes just make me look sick and extra pale, but this one worked perfectly. Even my husband made a comment about my lip color when I got home later that afternoon” .
3. Velvety Matte Finish with Comfortable Wear
  • What it does: The formula provides a velvety matte finish that is both long-wearing and comfortable . The creamy liquid base ensures ultimate comfort without freezing or drying out the lips . A reviewer describes the finish as “satin-like” rather than fully matte, but notes that it “looks great” and “doesn’t feel heavy” . The formula is described as “creamy and soft” with a “luxurious” texture .
  • How it helps your lips: For the person who loves the look of matte lips but has experienced dryness or discomfort with traditional matte lipsticks, this provides a creamy matte formula that feels comfortable on the lips. One reviewer notes that “the Lippen werden nicht ausgetrocknet” (lips do not get dried out) and that you have a “gepflegtes Gefühl auf den Lippen” (well-cared-for feeling on the lips) .
4. Flexible Slanted Tip Applicator for Precision
  • What it does: The flexible, slanted tip applicator with ultra-soft bristles makes it easy to contour and shape your lips . The slightly curved tip allows you to shape your lips and contour with precision, helping you achieve a flawless application . A reviewer notes that the applicator is “comfortable” and “easily reaches the corners of the lips” .
  • How it helps your lips: For the person who struggles with liquid lipsticks that bleed or require a steady hand, this provides a foolproof applicator that makes professional-looking results achievable at home. The applicator design allows users to line and fill lips seamlessly.
5. Long-Lasting Wear with Even Fading
  • What it does: The highly pigmented formula provides full coverage that stays put for several hours . Users report that the color lasts about 3 hours with normal wear and fades evenly without settling into lip lines or becoming patchy . One reviewer notes, “Die Farbe lange anhält, kaum verwischt und erst nach und nach weniger wird” (the color lasts a long time, barely smudges, and gradually fades away) .
  • How it helps your lips: For the busy professional, student, or anyone with long days, this provides lipstick that maintains its color without constant checking. The even fading means no awkward patchiness as the day goes on.
6. Easy to Remove
  • What it does: The formula removes easily with micellar water or standard makeup remover without the need for harsh scrubbing . A reviewer notes, “Für mich reicht ein Wattepad mit etwas Mizellenwasser oder ähnlichem und der Lippenstift ist verschwunden” (for me, a cotton pad with some micellar water or similar is enough and the lipstick is gone) .
  • How it helps your lips: For the person who dreads the struggle of removing long-wear lipsticks, this provides a formula that delivers lasting color without the difficult removal process. The easy removal helps protect natural lips from the damage caused by aggressive rubbing.

SECONDARY USES

1. Everyday Natural Lip Color: Use as your go-to lipstick for work, school, or daily activities where you want a polished, natural look .
2. Minimal Makeup Look: Perfect for “no-makeup” makeup days when you want a subtle enhancement .
3. Layering Base: Use as a base layer under clear lip gloss for a customized finish while maintaining the color.
4. Blotted Lip Effect: For a softer, more diffused look, apply a thin layer with your fingertip and blend outward.
5. Evening Wear: While natural, the shade is versatile enough to work for evening dates and special occasions .
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. BASIC IDENTIFICATION ATTRIBUTES

  • Brand: Maybelline New York / Maybelline
  • Product Name: Color Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid Lipstick / Vivid Matte Liquid
  • Shade: 05 Nude Flush / Nude Flush 5
  • Shade Description: Pink-nude, "my lips but better" natural shade
  • Size: 7.7 ml - 8 ml
  • Product Type: Liquid lipstick / liquid lip color
  • Finish: Velvety matte / Satin-matte
  • Coverage: Full / High coverage
  • Key Benefits: Vivid color payoff, velvety matte finish, comfortable wear, mousse-like texture, easy removal
  • Formula Integrity: Paraben-free
  • Special Ingredients: Aloe Vera, Vitamin C, antioxidants, sulfur
  • Packaging: Tube with slanted tip applicator
  • Container Type: Tube with flexible applicator wand
  • Item Model Number: 3600531322182
  • EAN/GTIN: 3600531322182
  • Product Dimensions: 1.7 x 1.7 x 9 cm
  • Item Weight: 26 g
  • Release Date: 2017
  • Period After Opening (PAO): 12 months
  • Country of Origin: Europe

2. TECHNICAL & FORMULATION PROPERTIES

  • Key Technology 1: Pure matte pigments – deliver intense, saturated color payoff
  • Key Technology 2: Mousse-like texture – glides on smooth, dries to velvety finish
  • Key Technology 3: Flexible slanted tip applicator – easy contouring and shaping
  • Key Active 1: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract – moisturizing and soothing benefits
  • Key Active 2: Tocopherol (Vitamin E) – antioxidant benefits
  • Full Ingredient List: DIMETHICONE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, KAOLIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE, POLYETHYLENE, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, NYLON-12, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ALUMINA, SILICA, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, LINALOOL, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, LIMONENE, TOCOPHEROL, TIN OXIDE, BHT, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE
  • May Contain (+/-): MICA, CI 45410 / RED 28 LAKE, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 45380 / RED 22 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 7, CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 LAKE, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 75470 / CARMINE
  • Primary Function: Long-lasting, high-pigment matte lip color
  • Application: Step 1. Apply lip color with the applicator wand in the center of your upper lip and follow along the contours of your mouth. Step 2. Glide the color across the entire bottom lip .
  • Wear Time: Approximately 3 hours with normal wear
  • Paraben-Free: Yes
  • Cruelty-Free: Not specifically stated; Maybelline sells in markets where animal testing may be required by law

3. PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Product Form: Liquid in tube
  • Texture: Mousse-like, creamy, smooth consistency that glides on easily 
  • Color: 05 Nude Flush - Pink-nude / "my lips but better" natural shade
  • Consistency: Lightweight, non-sticky, comfortable on lips 
  • Opacity: Fully opaque / high coverage
  • Scent: Fragrance with notes including Parfum / Fragrance, Linalool, Limonene; described as pleasant by users 
  • Finish: Velvety matte / Satin-matte (not fully matte according to some users) 
  • Applicator: Flexible, slanted tip applicator with soft bristles 
  • Packaging: Square tube with wand applicator and cap 
  • Net Weight: 7.7 ml - 8 ml
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
  • Precautions: For external use only. Avoid direct contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Contains fragrance ingredients which may be allergens for some individuals.

4. HOW TO USE

For First Time Use:
  1. Prepare Lips: Start with clean, dry lips. Exfoliate if necessary and apply lip balm, allowing it to absorb fully before application.
  2. Twist: Twist the bottom of the tube to reveal the applicator wand.
For Precise, Flawless Application:
  1. Start at the Center: Apply lip color with the applicator wand in the center of your upper lip and follow along the contours of your mouth .
  2. Follow the Contour: Trace the natural shape of your lips, working from the center to the outer edges, using the flexible slanted tip applicator for clean, precise lines.
  3. Fill In Bottom Lip: Glide the applicator across your entire bottom lip with a smooth, gliding movement .
  4. Layer for Intensity: For a more intense look, apply a second thin layer after the first has set.
For Enhanced Precision:
  • The flexible, slanted tip applicator makes it easy to contour and shape your lips without the need for a separate lip liner .
  • You can also apply a thin layer with your fingertip for a more diffused, "blotted" look .
Pro Tips:
  • For a Natural Look: Apply a thin layer and blend with your fingertip for a soft, stained effect .
  • For Longevity: Allow the product to dry completely before eating or drinking for maximum wear time.
  • For Sensitive Lips: The formula is paraben-free and contains aloe for soothing benefits. However, note that it contains fragrance which may be allergens for some individuals.
  • For Easy Removal: Remove with micellar water or standard eye makeup remover—no harsh scrubbing needed .
  • For Best Results: Apply to exfoliated, moisturized lips for the smoothest finish.
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  • Patch Test Recommended: As with any new cosmetic product, especially if you have very sensitive skin or known allergies, perform a patch test before first use. Apply a small amount to your inner arm and wait 24 hours to check for any reaction before applying to your lips.
  • External Use Only: This product is formulated for external use only. Avoid direct contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse immediately and thoroughly with plenty of clean, lukewarm water.
  • Contains Fragrance Allergens: The formula contains fragrance ingredients including Linalool and Limonene , which may be allergens for some individuals. Review the full ingredient list before use if you have known sensitivities.
  • Discontinue Use If Needed: If you experience persistent redness, itching, swelling, or irritation around the lip area, discontinue use immediately. If symptoms persist, consult a physician.
  • Broken or Irritated Skin: Do not apply to open wounds, broken skin, or active cold sores. Wait until the area has fully healed before using.
  • Personal Use Only: To safeguard purity, reserve this product for your personal use. Do not share with others.
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep out of reach of children.
  • Expiration: Check the PAO (Period After Opening) symbol on the packaging (12 months). Do not use beyond the expiration date printed on packaging.
  • Pregnancy and Nursing: This product is generally considered safe for use during pregnancy and nursing, but if you have specific concerns, consult your healthcare provider before introducing new products.

2. FIRST AID MEASURES

  • Eye Contact: If product enters eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean, lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
  • Skin Reaction: If skin irritation or rash occurs on or around the lip area, discontinue use immediately. Wash the area with mild soap and water. Apply a cool compress to soothe discomfort. If the reaction is severe or persists, consult a dermatologist.
  • Ingestion: This product is not intended for ingestion. If accidentally swallowed, rinse your mouth with water and drink a glass of water. Seek medical attention if discomfort occurs.
  • Allergic Reaction: Signs of allergic reaction may include rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. If allergic reaction is suspected, discontinue use immediately and seek emergency medical attention.