Maybelline Superstay Matte Lip Ink Review

I have NEVER had any luck with matte liquid lipsticks. I've tried brand after brand, from the reasonably priced to the frankly, obscenely priced, to no avail. All I'm left with is dry, flakey pigment. But only on the outer lip. The centre, more 'wet' part - no colour at all.

So I confess. My expectations were low for the Maybelline Lip Ink.

It comes in a standard tube, I'm not a huge fan of the white - white plastic always looks a little cheap (gosh who's in a snarky mood...). Upon opening I immediately noticed the scent - sweet and delicious.

The applicator is different to others - its arrow shaped and has a hole in the centre. The liquid is noticeably sticky when pulling from the tube.

Application was the easiest liquid lipstick application ever. I used the narrow side to colour my top lip and used the fatter, flatter side for the centre and lower lip. Coverage was even and didn't need a second pass (which is always where you smudge right?)

The product was 'set' in under a minute, I don't want to use the word dry, as it wasn't dry. My lips didn't feel encased in a stiff clay mask like with other liquid lipsticks.

The colour I chose was Dreamer. Its a pinky nude and honestly just stunning!

This is definitely a superstay product. When I walked in after a days work it was still in place! It even survived eating a burger! I'm obsessed with wearing it, usually I bail on lipstick halfway through the day!

I can not wait to try other shades from the range!

This is amazing! I love a matte liquid lip that makes applying super easy - so easy to get clean lines. The colour is gorgeous and it definitely stays all day! I applied in the morning. It survived multiple hot beverages and meals and maybe a cheeky kiss or two as well! Highly highly recommend. Only downfall is the applicator - its a weird shape for getting super precise lines so requires extra attention and time.

I chose the colour 'lover'. It was super pigmented and the colour was great. Really easy to apply and lives the shape of the brush which allowed me to shape my lips and avoid applying product to skin around my lips. It dried super fast and the colour stayed put all day! Eating and drinking did not appear to affect it . It was slightly drying and died try out my lips throughout the day

A-May(belline)- zing, even.

I'm a sucker for lipstick, esp bright lipstick - and pink is my fave! So (although I was tempted by, and may eventually cave and buy the purple 'Creator' shade) I opted for Romantic - a glorious hot pink that's ever so slightly more muted on the lips than in the case.

The case is plastic and square - not the most expensive looking lipstick in my collection, but has a certain funky appeal nonetheless, and is sturdy. I'd have no worries about throwing this in my bag, no matter where my day took me; I can't see this cap popping off by accident.

The tube is long, as is the wand, which features an elongated pointed teardrop shaped applicator with an oval shaped hole in the centre. This applicator is life. It's so precise and so easy to use - I LOVE it. It needs to be scraped off against the tube a little as it carries so much product.

The actual lipstick is thick, with a sweet (but not sickly) scent I really like. I can't put my finger on what it is exactly - smells like a candle but i'm not sure which one! Definitely a sweet fruit with an edge of something else to stop it being cloying.

As I mentioned, application is easy - and made easier by the fact that one layer is enough. I've gone two and it's popped more, and I've gone one-then-blot which is a more delicate stain. Because it's thicker it doesn't bleed - but if you get your lipline wrong clean it FAST because it'll stain your skin a little.

BUT... is it SuperStay? Like all lipsticks it's going to wear, but it passed (and easily) drink and food tests (as long as it was drier food) - and I spent hours at a festival yesterday in 27 degree sunshine eating and drinking and only needed to reapply once, which is pretty amazing. Even when you need to reapply there's still a definite stain there.

The matte finish is subtle, it's not a full super dry matte - and in fact my lips seem to stay ever so slightly tacky for a long time after application, it doesn't dry particularly quickly. This does allow it to move with your lips and avoid cracking, which is nice.

On the whole, for the price point, this is a very good option for those who like subtle matte, bright colours, and products you can apply and forget - and I'll be looking at other shades!

what great colours i tryed romantic this was a lovely shade not a colour i would wear but is still very nice and would love to try the other colours

This liquid lip definitely stays all day.

I chose a nudey pink colour as these are the colours I wear most of the time. I loved the packaging of the lipstick. I like how it has the colour on the outside and matte feel. The applicator is good. It is quite hard compared to some other applicators but I wouldn't say this is a bad thing as it is still super easy to apply.

This formula is super matte which I like, it also is very opaque and very pigmented. It smells amazing, like caramel, i'm obsessed and want to eat it.

This liquid lip literally lasted on me for sooooo long. I think this was next level staying power. After a full day of eating and drinking etc, I went to take off what was left of my messy foundation and I was like what is that pink stuff stuck on my lips? It was literally the lipstick I put on 12 hours ago!!! and I didn't touch it up at all. I was shook.

This lipstick is so long wearing you would think it would be hard to get off? no, micellar water takes it off completely.

Have I found my new holy grail liquid lip? This could be the one for me. Time to go and get more shades

I hadn't found a great matte lip until I came across this! I got the colour 'Dreamer.' It is a very creamy formula and I absolutely love the vanilla smell of this product!! The Superstay Matte Lip Ink is definitely an affordable and economical product given that a little goes a long way.

I love the applicator it makes it super easy to apply the lip ink precisely and quickly. When I applied it in the morning it was still on my lips by bedtime!! It lasts all day through eating and drinking, definitely living up to it's long lasting name, however when needed it was very easy to remove with eye and lip make up remover. I can't wait to buy more shades!!

I’m sold. Take my money and give me all the colours! Firstly this looks like several of my glosses, only it’s Matte! The want is similar to glosses... but it’s matte! And easy to use. Colour is intense, reasonably easy to apply, but be careful or quick with remover. It lasts! Seriously long. I put it on at 8am and was still getting compliments at 8pm, with no touch ups. I drank 2 coffees and 2l of water... not a mark on the glass/cup! Ate lunch, snacks, had dinner... barely made a dent. Non-drying, and not super matte, just good. Colour is really intense. I chose #45 Escapist, and it is an intense dark dark purple, nearly black.

This baby will last and last. I’m going to buy some brighter, lighter colours. Definitely worth, once a day application... unthinkable, but Super Stay, does it!

I was trying out the matte lip ink in 'Lover'. It was a different kind of colour to what I would generally wear, but I felt like shaking things up and being a bit more adventurous. I started off by exfoliating my lips to ensure a smooth finish. Firstly, I really liked the smell of the product - always a plus when it's so close to your nose! The product was not as thick as I'd expected and the applicator was a different shape to the norm. The lip ink applied in a consistent, smooth line. The applicator was easy to use and get precise lines with. I really loved the colour and it set quickly. The best part was that it wasn't sticky at all. The colour was long lasting and didn't need too many touch ups. I was easily able to add a little bit of lip balm later to give a little gloss for a slight change of look! I'm already planning which colours to get next.

Wowza - this lippy stays put... just like pink or red ink!

Maybelline Superstay Matte Lip Ink comes in a nice tube - which is slightly squared so easy to hold and grip when twisting. So NO slipping and sliding. Plus the coloured bit is matte, reminding you that the lip ink is matte too. The applicator is a lovely petal shape - felt nice to apply to my lips.

My "Dream" coloured Lip Ink smelt divine - a bit vanilla-y even.

The lip ink is nice to put on and not too thick. I didn't have to use too much product but you do need to cover the lips fully so the look is complete eg. not too much forgiveness for a quick application.

True to its name it is a matte ink but not overdrying like some matte lip products. I liked outlining my lips in pencil first, but you didn't need to.

The best bit was that Matte Lip Ink lasted and lasted. Even after dinner out I still had lovely defined lips. When it came to removing I had to also use a good makeup remover, not just my normal cleanser.

I would definitely recommend Maybelline Matte Lip Ink to a friend - especially for a night out, photo session or long work day! It is a great lippy at a good price. I'd buy a light shine eg. not matte too if Maybelline were to make one because this product stays put! Awesome!