Maybelline Superstay Matte Lip Ink Review

Highly impressed with this product, awesome color , goes on smoothly and stayed on really really well, when it did finally wear off it faded naturally looking which I thought was great, love this lip ink

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.

As I post this review it is mid-afternoon and I have just finished eating an apple and am knocking back a coffee. A quick check ensures my lips are still looking amazing.

I'm sold and will be repurchasing this product in 10 years time when it runs out (because you only need one good application per day) and will be buying it in other shades - yes it is that amazing!

So, here's the low down... the packaging is simple but nice. A rectangle cylinder the colour of your Lip Ink (in my case Lover) which has a matte feel and look and a smooth white lid. The Lip Ink itself is neither thin nor thick in consistency and smells nice with a hint of vanilla. The arrow applicator is well made, quite stiff to start with but becomes more flexible with use.

And the product itself - well - as I said, I trialed Lover which is a pinky plum colour. You do need to be quite precise with the application, no slapping this on! Careful strokes because if you go over the lines it is hard to get off. This stuff sticks! It sticks so well that I have trouble removing it at the end of the day and in desperation have attacked my lips with eye makeup remover, nail polisher remover was also a consideration, that is the staying power of this stuff!

It applies glossy but quickly dries down to a matte finish and if applied carefully gives your lips a really nice definition that lasts until bedtime. It's nice to wear, not at all drying like some matte lipsticks and is not sticky. If you are not a full on matte person you could easily layer this with lipgloss as the transfer is minimal.

I can't recommend Maybelline Superstay Matte Lip Ink enough and it is a true bargain for the superiority of the product at the $22.99 price point.

OK, so when this claims to be 'super stay'... It is not joking! I had worn this from 7.30am-6.30pm, and after work and I needed to get it off quickly.. using my favourite Garnier Micellar water and a cotton round, I began to try and remover said matte ink from my lips.. Honestly by about 2 minutes it had not budged, I was wishing I had the nude colour DREAMY.. I got #50 VOYAGER.. I managed to get it off but I was in a brief panic mode! (I now know to use oil based micellar water)!That being said, I absolutely love this stuff! It's like it's a bottle of lip ink magic.. How on earth is the formula matte yet not at all drying on my lips? How is the formula creamy and yet able to dry so fast? How is it that after eating breakfast and lunch, drinking coffee and performing general day tasks, I have still got this on without needing a touch up? So. Many. Questions!

Now let's get down to the nitty gritty.. The tube feels rather matte itself not smooth like other products and is already the colour of the shade, so super easy to identify if you are lucky to have more than one.. It's definitely a generous sized tube with 5ml instead of other liquid lipsticks I have which are smaller. The arrow shaped applicator helps in drawing the perfect cupids bow, the pointed tip is really great for getting to the corners of the mouth properly too. It has a hole on it so you never get too much product on the applicator, thus never having too much on your lips. The formula is lovely and creamy and as I said before.. Man does it stay put!! I love the scent of it. I have been trying to nail down what it smells.. I guess it's like a sweet vanilla cupcake! All in all I feel like it is definitely worth the money!

I have the shade dreamer and really love it! It’s a gorgeous pinky nude and it is truly a matte lip ink! This has a really nice big doefoot applicator with a hole the middle to store product which makes it super easy to put on and line and full in your lips in one go. I applied at 8am and it stayed STUCK on my lips until needing an oil based makeup remover to take it off at 6pm. The only down side to this lippy is it stayed sort of sticky pretty much all day. It was a little bit annoying but for a lippy that lasted all day, it’s s small price to pay. With being so matte it also did sort of emphasise the lines on my lips and gave you that inner lip line. Overall however, I would def recommend this lippy!

I've tried a few matte lipsticks now and each time I was left wondering what the fuss is all about. All they've ever done for me is shrivel my lips up so that I look like I've been sucking on a lemon. After eating or drinking, the middle of my lips would be bare, leaving just an outline that had inevitably bleed. I've tried lip liners and primers to try to get them to work, to no avail. I just came to the rather sad conclusion that mattes are for younger lips than mine.

So when I was sent this to trial, I really had zero expectations. I have been pleasantly surprised. This works. This works on me! Application is an absolute breeze. I'm not the greatest at lining lips but the unique arrow shaped applicator on this means I get a near perfect outline every time (be sure to follow Maybelline's instructions for using this). Whilst this still has a slight tackiness to it even after it's dried, it never transfers. I drink tea constantly throughout the day and this never transfers on to my cup. Nor do I see lipstick on the food that I'm eating or on my chin afterwards. This is a revelation! I do reapply it after eating as it does fade slightly but evenly. No dreaded outline or bleeding lips. Or worst still, sand paper lips.

I chose the colour Lover which is a lovely pinky nude. I've worn this on no make up days and it just gives enough of a pop of colour to make me look more 'put together'. This does require an oil based cleanser to get it off. I do notice that I need to use more lip balm at night after I've removed it and my lips do feel drier the next day than normal. Whilst I will always prefer a satin finish lipstick, this is so great for busy working days so I don't have to worry about reapplying or finding lipstick all over my face, cup, paperwork etc. I would recommend this to anyone who is still unsure about mattes. This maybe The One for you too!

This is a big call but this really is the best liquid lipstick! I've got the shade "Lover" it's a nice mauve-nude colour. I put this on at 7.30am and it was still on that night -without topping up! This is a big deal as I work in a call centre so usually talk my lipstick off before morning tea. I also ate meals that I thought would make it come off and it was still staying. I've been raving about these to any of my friends that love lipstick as much as I do. I will definitely be buying more of these in the shade range- they are that awesome.

I am loving the look of the entire Maybelline Superstay range. The packaging is all sleek and minimalistic, but still managing to be pretty and feminine at the sametime. My shade of choice was "Lover", it is a very pretty "blue based" natural pink. It is quite neutral, but doesn't look washed out. Just the right amount of colour pop. The formula is creamy, with intense pigmentation. It has a real yummy vanilla fragrance. The smooth, creamy formulation gives you a beautiful rich colour. The applicator is an almond shaped, so you can sweep over for alot of coverage or you can just use the pointy tip for a more precise accurate application. I tend to stay away from matte lip colours because I have found them chalky and aging. But recently I have begun to admire and lust over the nude matte lip look that Kylie Jenner has made popular. I am excited to say that this product has converted me. It is so comfortable to wear, no dry crusty wrinkly lips! The colour stays put through numerous cups of coffee and glasses of wine. The applicator makes it so easy to apply without a lip brush. I LOVE LOVE LOVE how this product looks and feels! It is now becoming my signature lippy!

I love this product. It stayed on all day even with all the coffee. I often give up on wearing lipsticks as I have to reapply so often but I didn't have to with this. The shade I tried was "Lover" which is a beautiful pink that wasn't too bright for me. It has a lovely fragrance to it also. Easy to apply and comes in a large 5ml. Amazing for the price too. I will be buying more of these.

I love this lipstick. I trialed the colour Escapist. It is a deep, dark, rich purple. I love that the bottle is similar in colour to the lipstick. It was a little darker than I thought it would be but I love it.It smells kind of like caramel. You do need to be a little careful when taking the applicator out, as the lip colour sort of dangles off the end if you don't wipe it on the bottle. The applicator tip is almost almond shape. This makes for easier application. It is quite sticky,but goes on smoothly. This is a super stay lip colour. It lasted through coffees, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and general day activity. I was surprised that it lasted like it did. I had very minimal transfer onto coffee cups, glasses. It looked almost as good when I took it off as it did when I first put it on. I would absolutely pay full price for this lipstick. It does what it says it will and looks gorgeous on too.