For spring, Maybelline’s added ten shades of “nude” that range from the very, very palest beige to muted mauves to deep plums. I greatly appreciate that Maybelline considered the spectrum of skin tones when they thought about flesh-colored lipsticks, because what’s “nude” for one skin tone isn’t going to be nude for everyone.  This is the next set of three that I’ve finished testing, and my favorite from these three is Maple Kiss, as it applies really nicely and wears well.  The other two are more emollient, so they slip more and do not apply quite as evenly.

Maybelline Maple Kiss (925) ColorSensational Lip Color ($7.49 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, coppery brown with a satin finish and warm undertones. It had mostly opaque color coverage, and the consistency was lightly creamy and glided on evenly and smoothly. It was very forgiving on lips and made them look smoother than they actually were. The color wore well for five hours and was lightly hydrating. Too Faced Sweet Maple (P, $21.00) is pinker, lesls brown. Givenchy Brun Cachemire (104) (P, $36.00) is lighter. MAC Mocha (LE, $16.00) is less warm-toned, matte. Maybelline Mochachino (P, $7.49) is warmer, more shimmery. MAC Sheer Plum (P, $16.00) See comparison swatches.

Truffle Tease (930) ColorSensational Lip Color ($7.49 for 0.15 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy-beige with subtle warm undertones and an almost gray-cast at times. It had mostly opaque color coverage, and it applied evenly for the most part. The finish was glossier than some of the other shades–more luminous than satin. This shade lasted for three and a half hours on me and was lightly hydrating. Marc Jacobs Beauty Dizzy Spell (104) (P, $30.00) is pinker, lighter. Givenchy Beige Mousseline (101) (P, $36.00) is a bit lighter, more matte. Too Faced Naughty Nude (P, $21.00) is slightly warmer. Urban Decay Naked 2 (P, $22.00) is a touch browner. NARS Biscayne Park (P, $25.00) is slightly warmer. MAC Delectable (LE, $16.00) is warmer, more matte. MAC Wholesome (LE, $16.00) is lighter. MAC Cozy Up (LE, $16.00) is a smidgen warmer. See comparison swatches.

Sin-a-mon (935) ColorSensational Lip Color ($7.49 for 0.15 oz.) is a cool-toned, gray-tinged light-medium beige with a luminous sheen. It was semi-opaque, so it allowed the natural lip color to come through (which makes it look a little rosier when applied than when swatched). It applied evenly for the most part, and the color lasted for three and a half hours. It was somewhat hydrating.  MAC To the Future (P, $18.00) is lighter. MAC Naked Bliss (LE, $16.00) is much lighter. MAC Japanese Maple (LE, $16.00) is similar. See comparison swatches.

Maybelline Maple Kiss (925) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Maple Kiss (925) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Maple Kiss (925) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Maple Kiss (925) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Maple Kiss (925) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Maple Kiss (925) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Truffle Tease (930) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Truffle Tease (930) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Truffle Tease (930) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Truffle Tease (930) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Truffle Tease (930) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Truffle Tease (930) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Sin-a-mon (935) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Sin-a-mon (935) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Sin-a-mon (935) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Sin-a-mon (935) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Sin-a-mon (935) ColorSensational Lip Color

Maybelline Sin-a-mon (935) ColorSensational Lip Color