Maybelline Superstay Matte Lip Ink Review

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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 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!!

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

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