Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink would have to be one of the best long-lasting lipsticks I’ve ever tried. The colour of the actual lipstick was true to the colour on the container which is fantastic and makes it so easy to pick a shade. I got the colour ‘Lover’ which is a subtle pretty pink. It’s a beautiful colour for my pale complexion. Enough pop to feel I am wearing colour, without my lips entering the room ahead of me or feeling unsure because I’ve gone bold!
Application the first few times felt a bit clumsy, but application still looked great. The applicator is quite long and also has some flex/movement when applying the lipstick, so you don’t feel you have as much control, however it does go on nicely when you get past that. The applicator shape is also great as it is a leaf shape and has a pointy end, so its easy to follow the contours of your lip, and also great for getting to the corners nice and neatly. The applicator also doesn’t pick up an excessive amount of product which I liked.
Once on, the lipstick does have a slight tacky finish to it, but not super sticky, and not so tacky you think the product is coming off. I preferred this finish to some matte lipsticks that I’d tried, which have a completely dry finish. The matte finish of the Matte Ink wasn’t drying on my lips either, which is a big plus as I hate adding lip balms to lippy and smudging the finish.
This lipstick has staying power, and I only applied first thing in the morning and didn’t go back for any touch ups. It passed the kiss test with my little guy at school drop off – no transfer of lippy to his cheek! Barely noticed any transfer to coffee cups either. It does fade out ever so slightly through the day, but it fades evenly, and the majority of colour is still there at the end of the day. I didn’t have to worry about bare patches of lip with the wearing off with this product, it stayed on my lips very evenly the whole day.
Removal was easy – I popped on some coconut oil on the lips, then just water on my makeup remover towel and it was gone. No staining at all afterwards.
I’m off to pick another colour for my collection. This product is a definite keeper!
I am glad to be part of trial team for this fabulous Lip Ink. I received Voyager and it is an amazingly sexy and bold shade. I applied a thin layer and pressed my lips to spread it and it settled so well. It stayed on my lips for the whole day till I woke up next morning to see its still there without fading. The best think I liked about it is that my lips were not sticky (which I don't like) as I experienced with other superstay lipsticks. The other reason I liked about Maybelline Superstay Matt Lip Ink is that it won't leave a stain on your glass/cup (again which I don't like) and it won't smudge after you eat. As I hate to look like a Dracula after eating my food and to see my lipstick ruin before even the party is finished. Thanks Maybelline for maintaining the high quality as always.
Tips: For better result you can use a lip liner for an enhanced look.