Miley Cyrus has revealed the affordable Maybelline lipstick she reaches for when getting ready for a night out, and it costs less than $10 (£8). The Grammy-winning singer named the Maybelline Moisturizing Serum Lipstick in 'Maybe It's...' as her favourite lip colour, calling it her signature 'mic-drop' shade in a beauty interview with InStyle.
The interview offered a glimpse into Cyrus's evening beauty routine, including her favourite makeup products, getting-ready playlist and ideal night-out destination. While the singer enjoys experimenting with her appearance, she admitted that she prefers keeping her everyday beauty essentials minimal.
Her lipstick choice reflects that approach. Rather than carrying several products for different occasions, Cyrus said she loves having one reliable formula that combines colour with hydration.
Miley Cyrus: “I don’t have a makeup line because I’m not a makeup artist. That’s not my passion… I feel that way about motherhood. It’s never been something I’m passionate about. It’s a lot of responsibility and devotion and energy, and if you’re not passionate about it, I don’t know how you do it.”
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Maybelline's 'Maybe It's...' Her Signature Lipstick
During the interview, Cyrus explained that she had become obsessed with hydration and appreciated having a lipstick that also provided the benefits of a lip serum. 'I'm obsessed with hydration, so the Maybelline Moisturizing Serum Lipstick is changing my life because I need a lipstick and a lip serum, and if they can be in one, that's even better,' she said.
The singer specifically identified 'Maybe It's...' as her favourite shade, explaining that its name gives her a playful response whenever somebody asks what she is wearing.
'The shade Maybe It's is my favourite because it's clear they made it for me. It's a really good mic drop when I'm out. When people ask me, 'What are you wearing?' I say, 'Maybe It's'—and it's mine,' Cyrus added.
The shade is a mid-tone terracotta with a matte finish. It offers a warm, earthy colour that complements both understated daytime makeup and more dramatic evening looks.
How Much Does the Maybelline Lipstick Cost?
The Maybelline Moisturizing Serum Lipstick retails for approximately $9.99 in the United States. Target has also listed the product at $7.99, although prices and availability can change.
The lipstick is formulated with hyaluronic acid and a blend of nourishing oils, including jojoba, avocado, sunflower, soybean, marula and moringa oils. Maybelline says the formula provides up to eight hours of hydration while delivering comfortable colour.
The collection includes 16 shades across matte and satin finishes, ranging from pink nudes and terracotta tones to deeper chocolate browns and burgundy colours.
For shoppers hoping to recreate Cyrus's exact look, the key is to choose the matte 002 'Maybe It's...' shade rather than the similarly named satin variations. It is available on the official Maybelline website for $9.99 and at Target for $7.99 at the time of publishing.
Britney Spears and Miley's Night-Out Beauty Routine
Cyrus also shared some unexpected details about how she prepares for an evening out. Her ideal destination is the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, where she enjoys ordering food, listening to music and dancing with friends. She occasionally performs intimate piano sets in the hotel's lobby, sometimes for fewer than a hundred people.
Her getting-ready playlist has one permanent fixture: Britney Spears. 'Britney [Spears], forever. Just on repeat, forever and ever,' Cyrus said.
When asked which famous person she would invite to get ready with her, the singer chose a different kind of pop-culture inspiration. She named Studio 54-era fashion icons Jerry Hall and Bianca Jagger, imagining an extravagant disco-inspired makeup session.
Cyrus described her beauty aesthetic in three words: 'Unique. Fun—not too serious. Experimental.' Despite that experimental approach, she prefers keeping her evening bag relatively simple. Alongside her favourite lipstick, she always carries mascara, explaining that she likes being prepared if an evening turns into an overnight stay or an unexpected trip.
Her fragrance preferences are equally personal. Cyrus favours sweet floral scents because they remind her of her mother and grandmother.
The singer's lipstick recommendation also comes amid her growing partnership with Maybelline, which named her its global spokesperson in September 2025. The collaboration introduced her to a new generation of beauty consumers while giving her an opportunity to reinterpret the brand's iconic advertising jingle.
For fans wanting to borrow a little of Cyrus's night-out beauty routine, her favourite Maybelline lipstick offers an accessible starting point. At under $10, the 'Maybe It's...' shade delivers the singer's preferred combination of colour, hydration and a memorable name.
