MAC Taupe is a cool brown-leaning matte that keeps brown from going pumpkin.
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Matte Taupe
$24.00
MAC Taupe is a cool brown-leaning matte that keeps brown from going pumpkin. Use it for cool undertones. Skip it if you want warm chocolate.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
This lipstick is a taupe.
The formula is a taupe.
The verdict
MAC Taupe is a cool brown-leaning matte that keeps brown from going pumpkin.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (REVLON, wet n wild, and MAC). Compare best for, finish, wear, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Matte Taupe cool brown | Cream iced mocha brown | Choco-liscous cream brown | Silk Finish budget brown | Semi-matte Mega Last brown | Powder Kiss Turn To The Left | MAC Bronx warm brown |
| Finish | Cool matte taupe | Cream mocha | Cream chocolate | Buildable cream brown | Semi-matte brown | Powder-soft matte | Warm cream-matte brown |
| Wear | 4 to 6 hours | 3 to 5 hours | 3 to 5 hours | 3 to 4 hours | 3 to 5 hours | 4 to 6 hours | 4 to 6 hours |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Taupe · Cool brown | Iced Mocha · Cream brown | Choco-liscous · Deep cream brown | Silk Finish · Budget brown | Mega Last · Semi matte | Powder Kiss · Turn To The Left | Bronx · Warm brown |
| $ / size | $24.00 | $6.87 | $6.87 | $1.69 | $2.28 | $24.94 | $24.00 |
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FAQ
Who is Matte Taupe best for?
MAC Taupe is a cool brown-leaning matte that keeps brown from going pumpkin. Use it for cool undertones. Skip it if you want warm chocolate.
How did Edyt Beauty score this lipstick?
Edyt Beauty rates Matte Taupe 4.55 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Matte Taupe against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from REVLON, wet n wild, and MAC. For more from the same brand, see More from MAC below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Matte Taupe with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Brown Lipsticks.
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