Megan Matte Lipstick
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The formula
A luxury lipstick that sets to a rich, velvet-matte finish with full, saturated color in one stroke. A cushioned base of squalane and conditioning emollients keeps the matte soft and comfortable rather than dry or flat, and a resin-and-polymer film holds the color for long, transfer-resistant wear. It is formulated with the humectant sodium hyaluronate for a soft, conditioned feel.1
Megan is a warm brick red.
Finish: velvet matte · Coverage: full, opaque color · Long-wearing
Paraben-free. Cruelty-free. Made in North America.
1 Conditioning, softness, and comfort describe the feel of the emollient base and humectant, not a measured hydration claim about this finished product.
The science
Squalane
Structurally identical to squalene, a major protective lipid in human sebum, providing biomimetic skin conditioning in a matte formula where heavier emollients would compromise finish1
30%
Skin hydration improvement observed with sodium hyaluronate-based treatment in 20-subject clinical study2
Vitamin E
Dual Tocopherol and Tocopheryl Acetate system reduced skin malondialdehyde concentration, a validated marker of lipid oxidation, in controlled human study3
12 weeks
Topical Vitamin C via Ascorbyl Palmitate delivered statistically significant improvement in photoaging scores in controlled clinical trial4
2024
Hydrogenated Castor Oil and related ricinoleates confirmed safe across all practices of use by CIR Expert Panel re-review5
1Picardo M et al. Dermato-Endocrinology, 2009. DOI: 10.4161/derm.1.2.8472
2Leguina-Ruzzi A et al. J Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025. DOI: 10.1111/jocd.70484
3McArdle F et al. Am J Clinical Nutrition, 2004. DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/80.5.1270
4Fitzpatrick RE, Rostan EF. Dermatologic Surgery, 2002. DOI: 10.1046/j.1524-4725.2002.01129.x
5CIR Expert Panel. Re-Review Ricinus Communis Seed Oil. IJT, 2024
In this formula
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Colour
Orange 5 (CI 45370)
D&C Orange No. 5 (CI 45370), declared on the panel as "Orange 5 Lake," is a certified color in the "May Contain" shade panel. It appears in 22 products in our range.
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Colour
Red 30 Lake (CI 73360)
D&C Red No. 30 (CI 73360), declared on the panel as "Red 30 Lake," is a batch-certified vat / anthraquinone-class red in the "May Contain" shade panel. It appears in 22 products in our range.
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Suspension and Rheology
Sorbitan Oleate
Sorbitan Oleate is part of the emulsifier system. It appears in 22 products in our range.
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Humectant and Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Ascorbyl Palmitate is one of the conditioning agents that keeps a formula comfortable. It appears in 26 products in our range.
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Preservation and Stability
Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylyl Glycol is a preservative-booster / co-preservative, working alongside Phenoxyethanol. It also functions as a humectant / skin-conditioning agent. It appears in 26 products in our range.
What is a matte lipstick?
A luxury lipstick that sets to a rich, velvet-matte finish with full, saturated color in one stroke. A cushioned base of squalane and conditioning emollients keeps the matte soft and comfortable rather than dry or flat, and a resin-and-polymer film holds the color for long, transfer-resistant wear.
What color is Megan?
Megan is a warm brick red. Finish: velvet matte. Coverage: full, opaque color.
What can I wear with this lipstick?
Line to define the shape and stop colour from feathering. Add a sheer topper over the centre for shine and cushion.
What does squalane do in this lipstick?
The hydrogenated, oxidatively stable form of squalene, a lipid naturally present in human sebum, Squalane functions as a lightweight biomimetic emollient at the lip surface in this matte formula. It delivers conditioning without occlusive heaviness in a context where the mattifying agents would otherwise compromise lip comfort during extended wear.
