Maybelline Superstay Matte Lip Ink Review

Matte lipsticks are usually super drying and cracking but this is not the case. It dries fast but is still super moisturizing and extremely long lasting. Plus a gorgeous shade!

I have used so many expensive products that offer the same benefits and for the price, this product wins! You definitely have to let it dry but that doesn't bother me. Overall will definitely keep buying.

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

The lip stain comes in a square shaped rectangular barrel which feels quite substantial to hold. The colour on the package is not the same as the colour inside. I was sent Pioneer to test and whilst it looks like a bright red it was in fact a beautiful cerise colour. The colour is stunning. It is very opaque and I only need one coat for a gorgeous even layer. Initially it looks glossy but over time as it dries it gets a little darker and matte.

The colour isn’t streaky and is very pigmented. It doesn't dry out my lips at all and once it dries it doesn't budge but lasts all day! The wand applicator looks like a teardrop and has a slight divot in the middle to allow the product to actually get on the brush and then the lips. The hole in the centre holds extra product for filling in. The applicator is elongated with a pointed end, making it easy to line the lips first. Overall I like it, but I find it hard to accurately outline my lips. I use a lip brush to give a more definite line. The point on the end of the applicator makes it easy to get a perfect Cupid's bow shape. perfectly. I apply a thin layer of product to start, having initially wiped any excess product off the applicator and then wait for it to dry - about 5 minutes. Then if I want a more intense colour I apply a second layer with small strokes of the applicator. At first the formula appears to be very glossy, extremely thick and heavy when applied onto the lips. All that disappears once it is fully dried with the colour drying down to a matte finish. It is very light, comfortable, and completely matte. The colour is very opaque and highly pigmented. When dry the lipstick looks lovely. It is a velvety matte, and stays put for several hours - even went out to dinner and it didn't budge. I did apply mine after using a lip moisturiser, and I believe that helps with application and lasting power!

My lipstick is gorgeous. It looks like a very deep red rose with violet undertones coming through. It has beautiful coverage, is long lasting, and dries down almost completely matte. It doesn't crease, crack, or have any build up issues. and best of all - no colour bleed! Because the stain sets so well it is not simple to remove. I use an oil based cleanser (Lipidol) and this is quite effective. Any residual stain can be a problem if using a light lipstick the next day.

One of the great things about this lipstick is that there is no transfer - in other words my coffee mug was not wearing lipstick when I was finished with it! It would be helpful to have a card attached to the product listing the contents and giving instructions for the best way to apply.

I recommend this lip stain for those who like a matte ‘out there’ lip colour and who want their lipstick to last all day. To be effective lips need to be in tip top condition.

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 chose the colour "Voyager" to review. It is a dark red with berry undertones. The packaging is true to colour and looks very chic.

The wand applicator is shaped in a point with a hole in the middle to hold product. It is firm and not too fluffy, which helps give a clean application. The tip also gives precision and I did not need to use a lip liner.

It has a sweet, fruity-caramel scent which is not overpowering. The colour was very opaque and covered my lips in one swipe.

It took a while to dry down and was sticky for a few minutes, but eventually dried down to a matte finish. It is not crumbly and stays on very well with no transferring. It did not remove with micellar water, but came off easily with an oil cleanser.

I would like to try other shades in this range.

I absolutly love the formula of these. They have pretty good staying power even though they do tend to fade a bit depending on what you're eating or drinking. And they aren't overly drying for your lips. I have extremely dry lips so I don't wear a lot of liquid lipsticks because they can be kinda harsh on your lips moisture. But surprisingly I don't have any issue with these. And I love this color, Creator. Its a beautiful plummy purple.

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.

Great lipstick!!!

Smell reminds me of play doh (which I love). It’s a rich creamy texture. The colour is super vivid. Once dry - it ain’t going no where. Can make your lips feel dry. I woke up the next day with it still on!!!

I decided to buy one of these after seeing it come up for review on Beauty Review. The first one I bought was the shade Romantic (hot pink), which I found on sale. After I tried it and liked it, I bought two more shades: Pioneer (red), and Lover (cool rosy pink).

Each lipstick comes in an oblong, matte plastic tube with a white lid. Each tube contains 5mls, and the body is the colour of the lip shade inside.These come with an applicator brush that has a hole in the centre. The lipstick is reasonably easy to apply with the applicator, although I prefer an angled doe foot to one that is straight up and down. The lipsticks have a pleasant, slightly floral scent.

You do not need to use much product to get a decent coating on your lips. One or two goes over your lips with the applicator is all that is required to achieve an even coat. When first applied this lipstick has a tacky, slightly sticky feeling, but after ten minutes it dries down to a more matte feeling.

These lipsticks have excellent staying power. I find that they easily last all day throughout eating and drinking. They also do not transfer easily. They have the greatest staying power of any liquid lipsticks I have tried. They do not even come off with micellar water! The best way I have found to remove them is to use a facial or body oil. That seems to be the only way to defeat this lipstick’s staying power.

Altogether, these lipsticks are great if you are looking for a matte lipstick that will reliably last all day without requiring touch-ups. The only drawback is that they are very drying, so I would not recommend wearing them for several days in a row.