Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon Reviews

I have already gone out and bought this in another shade now!

This has become one of my fav lipsticks! The shade I received wasn't a shade I would normally go for, but after using it I went out and purchased one that was as Maybelline really have created a great product here!

It stayed on for longer than the 8hours I found and didn't need touch ups. It is easy to apply and even has a built in sharpener which for me is fantastic. Its one of those products I can quickly do in the morning, go about my day and know that it still looks good when I get home!

I actually found the ink crayon easier and quicker to use than normal lippy which is fab! It also doesnt seem to let my lips dry out either.

Unfortunately this was the totally wrong colour for my complexion (an orange base) but I used it a couple of times at home and was pleasantly surprised. It goes on nice and smoothly and does last, but not as long as it says. Anything that lasts longer than half an hour is a bonus, this lasted a couple of hours.

There was no packaging on this, just the Ink Crayon but the shape and colour make it stand out.

If I can find the right colour for me then I will buy.

I'm more of a liquid lipstick kinda gal, but I'm always open to trying new lippies especially the bright ones. I got sent "Laugh Louder 40" which is a slightly coral-y, orange red. It's an absolute stand-out, loud kind of colour that I believe would look awesome on all skintones.

The crayon almost has this slight plastic, playdoh kinda smell which isn't the most pleasant, but it's not strong enough to be distracting. It glides on super creamy and soft, although I felt the crayon itself was a bit cumbersome and awkward when applying on the lips, but that's to be expected since it is a crayon.

On application I felt like it wasn't giving enough colour payoff even when I went over my lips twice or thrice, especially on the centre of my lips it looked slightly patchy.

I left it on while showering and by the time I came out, the product was gone around the centre of my mouth with only the dreaded outline left on my lips - mind you, this was also without me scrubbing or touching my lips in any way. The same outcome happened after I had watched a movie and had eaten popcorn and drank frozen coke. In all honesty though, I was already expecting this result so I wasn't especially disappointed nor surprised.

What I really liked about it was that once it dries down - I'd say give it 30 seconds to a minute - it's totally transferproof. I pecked the back of my hand to test it out, kissed my mirror, and when drinking from my cup it didn't have any residue on it which is fantastic. However, if you purposely try to rub it off, it will actually stain your fingertip. I also really liked that it comes with its own sharpener embedded into the package itself so you can always have it on the go.

Overall, I sadly wouldn't buy it if ever given the option. It's your typical crayon/matte balm that is easily gone after any eating or drinking, but I do commend how it is transfer (kiss?) proof.

I didn't have the best experience with this lip product unfortunately. I usually love lip crayon type products and I own alot. They are usually great because generally I find they don't feather out and bleed too much, however this one was pretty disappointing. I wore this 2 days without lip liner and both days the product feathered and bled over my lip line within a couple of hours of application. The one I have is a red type of colour so it was very noticeable! It also wore off really quickly every time I had a coffee/drink or ate anything. I had to reapply numerous times. The 2 days I used lipliner did help with the feathering but still it didn't look great as the day went on and the same issues occurred. This also stained my lips a very red colour I might mention too. One thing I did really like however was how nice it felt on my lips and that the formula is very moisturising. I wouldn't buy one of these in any other shade however as overall this product just didn't work out well for me!

I received the colour 40 laugh louder to trial, which is a bright orange shade, the smell of the crayon was very pleasant, slightly vanilla scented if anything. The shade is an intense payoff and tends to stain your lips, which is a good thing if you want it to last until your next meal. There are many shades in this range, i would suggest to pop into your nearest store and swatch shades to find your perfect match. I prefer this to conventional lipstick, perhaps because its easier to hold and control.

This colour was not my shade unfortunately however the product itself is very long lasting, it almost gives a subtle stain long after the lipstick had worn off. It also has a handy sharpener in the end which makes it easy to use even without lip liner so is great as a 2 in 1. It does not bleed and glides on really nice and smoothly. I have already purchased in a nude tone I liked the formula so much. Nice and slim pencil fits in my handbag with ease so is great for on the run use.

I received the shade 55, make it happen which  reminds me of red wine colour when initially applied but overtime fades to a bright pink colour. Buyer beware this lip crayon does stain!

I really like the design. The built in sharper is something I haven't seen done so well before. It detaches easily from the base and is convenient. It's such a clever feature that doesn't add any extra weight to the product but adds to the product appeal. The lip crayon is easy to twist up and down and the sharp end means it is theoretically a lip pencil and lipstick in one.

For a gal who mainly wears lipgloss this wasn't the easiest transition. It was time consuming to apply, it wasn't a quick swipe on like a lipgloss. I began by outlining my lips with the pointed end and then using the sides to fill in. This took me a good few minutes and several attempts to achieve a semi descent look. It dries to a matte finish but the texture is not too dry that it really enhances liplines. I found it transfers easily when eating or drinking so reapplication is necessary.

Overall I still prefer lipglosses or satin finish lipsticks. I wasn't happy with the staining left on my lips when the product was removed. I therefore wouldn't repurchase this for myself but it was nice to try. 

Did Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon in shade #55 Make it Happen, happen? Sort of. Let’s talk about the packaging first. It comes in a nice long tube making it easy to store and carry in a makeup purse. It has a removable built in sharpener at one end and the twist up crayon at the other, and is all very simple to use. Dark red lipsticks however, as this one is, can be tricky to apply, and in my mind, this particular product colour works better as a lip stain than an actual lipstick. This is because the crayon is very creamy and applies in a blotchy fashion, which in part, might also be due to the current heat and humidity. The ‘top layer’ does transfer onto cups and glasses but once gone, what remains is long lasting, although not 8 hours of long lasting, and as already mentioned, looks like a lip stain rather than a lipstick. It is also tricky to get a precise outline of the lip shape due to the crayon shape of the product. Overall, I guess it happened, it lasted, just not as long as suggested by Maybelline!

I loved this product. I tested its staying power by leaving it on overnight. When I woke in the morning my lips still looked glam. It doesn’t feel cakey or dry like other matte lip products I have used. This will definitely be staying in my make up bag.