Maybelline Superstay Matte Lip Ink Review

Okay so I have been a big lover of this whole matte lip game for awhile so I was super excited to try this one out. The formula is so great and the colour is super pigmented and it wasn't patchy and lasted the whole day no issues. So that part was a win, unfortunately I found the applicator super hard to use. It's straight, thin and not very flexible and I could not for the life of me get it on perfect. After several attempts and a pile of cotton pads I ditched the applicator all together and used my lip brush which was fine. I tried it again with the applicator another day which only led to more frustration and some self doubt. However I wear lipstick everyday and don't have this problem with my usual brand so I assume I can't be the only one. it's a shame because the formula is really great but all the fussing about with the brush is a deterrent and I haven't used it since. I think with all the competition for liquid matte lipstick out there the whole package has to be bang on for me to pay it any attention.

Very nice vibrant colour taste pleasant which is always a bonus but is quite sticky and for the superstay part not the greatest as wen ever you come in contact with a glass or food or whatever it may be this this lipstain does leave marks and stains whatever it was you may have touched easily removes with make up remover did keep colour on my lips for most of the day but the stickiness was a real downfall as I'm not one to apply lip gloss every 5 minutes and if you are them this stain could be perfect for you as I said really nice vibrant colours just not a product for me

I received this as part of a BR trial review. Thank you BR team. The shade I received was Escapist, a dark grape purple colour. It's very eye catching. The packaging is quite simple but smart looking. The shade colour is clearly coloured in matte with a white top lid. The shade on the packaging is also a lot lighter than the actual shade of the lip ink colour which was actually very dark.

There is a sweet but faint smell before application, but no lingering scent once applied. Applicatior is a unique arrow shape with a hole in the centre. Not really sure what the hole is for.

I found the application of the product far from ideal. It's not fast, it's one of those you need to concentrate and take time to apply. I couldn't get super clean lines like I do with a classic doe foot shape. The shade is very pigmented though I found it a bit patchy. I had to fill in some gaps with a bit of extra product.

It's also very long lasting. I would apply this in the morning at 7am and it would still be there after dinner. No touch ups were necessary. Easily removed at night with a beauty balm.

There are really only two negatives about this product. The formula is very sticky throughout the day which I found annoying, though I assume that is what gives it the staying power. Also this lip ink would not stay on my inner lip and I would have a lip line through it. It ruined the perfect lip look and I felt really self conscious about it. Maybe this would not happen with a lighter shade. Both points are really the reason why I won't be wearing it again, I can't get past it.

I purchased this in the shade 'dreamer' a lovely light pink. Everything about the product thrilled me- the scent, the colour, and the shape of the applicator was great... until I put it on my lips. I felt it was really drying, and made my lips felt so sticky. I used gloss over the top (which defeats the purpose of using a matte product) and love the colour on me. It does transfer easily to cups/straws etc so does require frequent application

The colours are great and very pigmented but they are just a bit sticky and drying and doesn't touch up very well I really think too that it all depends on what your personal preference is with lips whether you like that liquid lip or something more hydrating and I think personally for me I prefer more hydrating products that are a bit easier to touch up through the day

I was super excited to try this - a matte lippy in such a fab red shade. First application was tough - you need to be super precise and I felt a little like a kid raiding her Mumma’s make up. It took me a fair while to apply and I think I ended up putting too much on because it dried a bit weird. Very matte, which I loved, but a little sticky at the same time, and heavy towards the inside of my lip. It did last for ages though - most of the day and through eating. It did cling to dry bits on my lips though. But staying power is definitely up there. Second time I used a lip scrub before hand and it went on a little easier. Used less this time and went more smoothly. Still didn’t really like the feel on my lips so I added a smidge if creamier lipstick on top which gave me a really nice finish and it lasted all night. Overall, I’ll definitely persist with trying it because it’s a great colour and stayed put, but I wasn’t in love straight away.

I was curious to try the Maybelline Superstay Matte Lip Ink, as I haven't used mattes as an everyday lip feature before. The 5ml container fits ok into the hand, and has a white lid that might get a bit discoloured as time goes on. The arrow applicator took a bit to get the knack of, but seemed to work well. I did the v first then followed the contour of my upper lips, then slicked across the bottom as suggested. It does only take a thin layer. I really like the colour "Lover" & it has a nice, almost vanillary fragrance. I think I might be a shine rather than a matte girl, as I felt my lips looked a bit flat. The colour didn't last as long as I'd hoped. I most likely wouldn't purchase again but perhaps it's just getting used to the matte look?

I was fortunate enough to receive this as a part of the beauty review trial team and chose the colour "Lover" a rosy, dusky pink.

I really like the packaging of this product. It comes in a large tube (5mls!!) that is quiet solid and heavy. It comes with a doe foot applicator which is quiet round but goes to a fine point which is great at precisely applying the product.

The product itself is quiet runny and very pigmented. One dip into the tube is enough to cover both lips. And although the product is thin, it isn't streaky at all. This product really does last all day. I applied it at 6:30 am and it last me through a whole work day, right up until I take my make up off at night. It isn't completely transfer proof, it will fade throughout the day but it does fade quiet naturally.

Sounds like the perfect lip product product? well not quiet. This product has a really strong fake vanilla scent (kinda smells like the outside of a Peter Alexander store) and you do get whiffs of it throughout the day. Whilst I like vanilla, I don't like the scent of this, its very strong and artificial. I also found that this product does not dry down completely, but stays a little tacky. Its not tacky/sticky like a lip gloss, more like when a liquid lipstick isn't quiet dry. I found my lips stuck together a bit. This product whilst tacky, was also quiet drying on my lips. Although it didn't appear crusty, it did dry my lips out and make them feel crusty. Its a rather bizarre feeling when you're lips are sticking together but also crusty at the same time. Because of this, and the super strong scent I found it unpleasant to wear.

I won't continue to use this product now that the trial is over, I would still recommend them to people to try if you are looking for a long lasting lip product. However if you don't like scents or your lip product to be tacky you won't like this product.

Love the packaging, love the colours and shades once on the lips but I didn't overly love the formula. I felt it dried out my lips a little too much for my liking.