Maybelline White Gold, Pure Gold, Copper Spark Matte Metallics Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches
White Gold
Maybelline White Gold Color Sensational Matte Metallics Lipstick ($7.49 for 0.15 oz.) is a soft, golden beige with warm, peachy undertones and a soft, metallic sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, which had even coverage on the lips but uneven texture–it seemed to bunch up i n places and appear almost crumbly at times. The texture was smooth, waxy, and it felt a lot more comfortable than it looked. This shade lasted for three hours on me with some color settling into lip lines over time, while the formula seemed to be neither drying nor hydrating.
The Matte Metallics is the newest finish in the Color Sensational range, and it’s supposed to pigmented, metallic, matte, and have a “comfortable creamy” feel. The formula had a smooth, waxy feel to me–it glided across the lips with ease but was thinner and did not lay down as much color in a single layer. Most of the shades were semi-opaque with some being slightly sheerer or more pigmented, but they were typically buildable. The lipstick was comfortable to wear and lasted between three and five hours on me with some shades being lightly hydrating and others were non-drying. There was a subtle, sweet scent but was significantly subdued compared to other Maybelline lip products.
Top Dupes
- MAC Metalwork (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Tanarama (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Spoiled Fabulous (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC All I Want (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Carine (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, glossier (90% similar).
- MAC Liquid Lurex (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, glossier (90% similar).
- Dior Golden (065) (LE, $40.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC You've Got It (LE, $19.00) is less pigmented (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Rory (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Whip (DC, $18.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
Isononyl Isononanoate, Octyldodecanol, Oleyl Erucate, Silica, Cera Alba / Beeswax / Cire Dabeille, Phenyl Trimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil / Sesame Seed Oil, PEG-45 / Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Paraffin, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax / Cire Microcristalline, Kaolin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Mel / Honey / Miel, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Acrylates Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Parfum / Fragrance. May Contain: Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 45410 / Red 28 Lake, 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.
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
White Gold
PPermanent. $7.49.
Pure Gold
Maybelline Pure Gold Color Sensational Matte Metallics Lipstick ($7.49 for 0.15 oz.) is a rich, molten gold with warm, coppery undertones and a metallic sheen. It had medium pigmentation that was buildable to semi-opaque coverage. The texture was smooth, lightweight, and thin with a waxy feel that made it easy to glide the lipstick across my lips but did not seem to translate color as well. It could have applied more evenly, and the color gravitated toward my lip lines within two hours of wear. The lipstick lasted for closer to four hours on me and was non-drying.
Top Dupes
- UOMA Beauty Lady of Gold (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora No Cell Service (42) (P, $8.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- NYX Mischievous (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Amber (LE, $36.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Leo (LE, $26.00) is less pigmented (90% similar).
- Sephora Golden Party (63) (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Treat Yo Self (71) (P, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Gold Skool (LE, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Playland (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less pigmented (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Blitz Gold (P, $40.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Ingredients
Isononyl Isononanoate, Octyldodecanol, Oleyl Erucate, Silica, Cera Alba / Beeswax / Cire Dabeille, Phenyl Trimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil / Sesame Seed Oil, PEG-45 / Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Paraffin, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax / Cire Microcristalline, Kaolin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Mel / Honey / Miel, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Acrylates Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Parfum / Fragrance. May Contain: Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 45410 / Red 28 Lake, 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.
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Pure Gold
PPermanent. $7.49.
Copper Spark
Maybelline Copper Spark Color Sensational Matte Metallics Lipstick ($7.49 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warm, orange undertones and lighter gold, orange, and copper shimmer paired with a soft, metallic finish. It had good pigmentation–not quite opaque–that applied evenly across my lips. The texture was lightweight, thin but not clingy, and smooth so it never dragged on the lips. It wore well for five hours on me and was non-drying.
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Omar (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (95% similar).
- NYX Wrath (P, $6.00) is glossier (95% similar).
- MAC Bronze Shimmer (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Heatwave (LE, $18.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Scorched (LE, $18.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- Milani Bronze Beauty (P, $5.49) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Authentic (DC, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Bronze Icon (59) (P, $14.00) is more muted (90% similar).
- NARS Hot Voodoo (P, $26.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Festival Lights (51) (P, $8.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
Ingredients
Isononyl Isononanoate, Octyldodecanol, Oleyl Erucate, Silica, Cera Alba / Beeswax / Cire Dabeille, Phenyl Trimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil / Sesame Seed Oil, PEG-45 / Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Paraffin, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax / Cire Microcristalline, Kaolin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Mel / Honey / Miel, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Acrylates Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Parfum / Fragrance. May Contain: Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 45410 / Red 28 Lake, 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.
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
I thought Copper Spark looked like one of the better swatches!
It was one of the better ones for sure!
Copper Spark is lovely! I want to like Pure Gold, but I can’t see past the uneven application.
Copper Spark was a nice one!
Copper Spark looks like a nice one! Not into anything quite this warm of an orange myself, but gorgeous for those who are!
I like looking at those types of shades but do not wear them that often!
Love the copper!
Yay!
At least they look better from a distance then the close up on the lips, but still, no.
That is true! Perspective is good.
Pretty for summer!
Agreed!
Tbh, I would use White Gold as a cream highlight. It looks right up my alley for pigmentation and sheen. Also, Pure Gold still rated higher than I expected! For the price, it might be worth it since I have nothing like it.
That could be quite pretty on the skin as a highlighter!
Copper Spark looks quite good. I wonder if we’ll get these. I guess a run around the drugstore brands are in my near future.
I hope you do!
Copper Spark is just sensational – especially if you wear it over another lipstick. Beautiful shade.
Happy to hear it, Genevieve!
I’ve never understood the whole “matte metallic” thing. Metal should be shiny. I’ve never found a product with that description that was flattering on.
I think there’s no glossiness – definitely a difference (to my eye) from a glossy finish vs. a “matte metallic” finish!
so happy copper spark got a good review ! i don’t have anything like it .
props to maybelline for offering an affordable matte metallic lipstick . i usually tend to stray from metallic lippies since most have a cream/satin finish .
hoping gunmetal, molten bronze, & serpentine also perform well .
Copper Spark turned out nice!
Copper Spark is gorgeous, and the other two look like they’d be lovely toppers. I have dupes for Copper Spark and White Gold, but I might pick up Pure Gold at some point.