Claudia Winkleman's faithful lipstick just returned to The Traitors – and we know the exact shade behind it all
This once-discontinued lipstick has long been a favourite of the presenter
As avid fans of The Traitors, the woman&home beauty team is already hooked on the new celebrity series – and we've made it our mission to scout out the exact beauty buys that Claudia Winkleman uses.
If you know Claudia Winkleman, you'll already be well-acquainted with her signature look – whether it's the tanning wipes behind her bronzed glow or the hair styling buys for her instantly recognisable glossy strands. However, there's another key part to her look – her lipstick, which made an appearance on the first two episodes of the BBC's Celebrity Traitors last week.
Luckily for us, the presenter's makeup artist has lifted the lid on the exact long-lasting lipstick shade that Winkleman has not only been wearing on the show but for many years now – and it's a cult classic.
MAC's Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick delivers a cushiony coat of colour to your pout thanks to its hydrating castor seed oil formula that nourishes the lips for a soft, supple finish. As for Claudia's favourite shade, 'Fleshpot', it's a muted peachy-nude hue that is nostalgically reminiscent of the 2000s.
Offering the same creamy satin finish and hydrating formula that allows for comfortable wear, MAC's Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in 'Myth' is a soft neutral shade that is slightly warmer and more peachy-toned than 'Fleshpot'.
The second series of Celebrity Traitors kicked off last Thursday and, fortunately for us, after each episode, Claudia Winkleman's makeup artist, Lucy Gibson, has posted a rundown of each look to her Instagram stories. So, when we spotted the exact lipstick behind the host's iconic neutral pout, we knew we had to share.
During the celeb-filled room at breakfast, Gibson revealed Winkleman wore MAC's 'Fleshpot' lipstick. Lending itself perfectly to the presenter's signature look, the lippie in question is a pale beige shade with a warm pink-peach undertone. While this exact hue was once discontinued several years back, much to Claudia's delight, the brand officially brought it back in 2024 to celebrate their 40th birthday.
In an Instagram post from January 2025, which celebrated the finale of a previous season, the makeup artist noted how she relies on MAC lipsticks for Winkleman's camera-ready pout. In fact, Gibson quoted "Fleshpot forever" in her caption as a nod to it being one of Claudia's favourite shades.
That said, it's not a new love of Claudia's; the Traitors' host has dubbed this exact lipstick as a must-have on many occasions over the years. In an interview with Get The Gloss back in 2021, Winkleman said: "I love Tippex lips, so always use MAC’s Fleshpot lipstick."
However, at the round table of Friday night's episode, Winkleman opted for a different MAC Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in shade 'Myth'. This soft neutral shade is warmer and more peachy-toned than 'Fleshpot', making it slightly more wearable for many.
