Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink

Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink by Maybelline contains 30 ingredients. Of those, 5 are flagged for potential health concerns based on peer-reviewed research and regulatory data. Numbrrrz lip balm contains just 4 ingredients with 0 flagged.

Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink received a safety score of 4/10 in our analysis. This score reflects the number and severity of flagged ingredients, their regulatory status globally, and the exposure risk associated with this product category. A score of 10 is the safest; Numbrrrz earns a 10/10.

While Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink complies with FDA regulations, it contains 5 ingredients that regulatory agencies or researchers have flagged for potential concern. Daily use increases cumulative exposure to these ingredients. For lip products especially, ingredients are directly ingested throughout the day.

Numbrrrz organic lip balm is a direct alternative with a 10/10 safety score. Made with only organic coconut oil, organic jojoba oil, beeswax, and vitamin E — every ingredient is food-grade and safe to ingest. No synthetic chemicals, no preservatives, no compromise.