Maybelline Super Stay 24 HR Colour Lipstick Review

My relationship with this product has been complicated. I brought it because it had some great reviews for being a long lasting lipstick and I needed one of those for work. Well it does last well, but only if you apply it perfectly and don't move your lips too much. See the potential problem?

So to start with, this is a two step lipstick. It's in a white tube with the lip colour at one end and the balm at the other. And in white packaging. Are they tempting you to accidently stain it? When you apply the colour make sure you have the colour end downwards because it is liquid in there.

The liquid colour is applied by a sponge applicator. You need to hold your lips slightly open and paint them. Unlike a bullet lipstick this one you have to create and paint the shape completely yourself and one slightly out of place stroke can mean disaster. You also have to paint your lips quickly because then the colour starts drying and then it can come off if you accidently swipe over it. I also found the top lip was a lot harder to get right than the bottom lip.

Now once you've got it on, resist the urge to smack your lips together like normal, doing so will screw up the lip colour you just applied and you will have to start again. And now you have to wait for it to dry. They say 2 minutes, I do 5 to be on the safe side. Once it is completely dry, slather on the balm end or any lip balm. Note the balm end can come loose.

If you have survived this and your lip colour doesn't start to peel, congratulations you deserve a medal. But for most of us the lip colour will start to peel at the worst time and you have to scrub your lips clean and do it again because touch ups can look a bit funny.

So in conclusion, a long lasting lipstick, but possibly not worth the nightmare that is involved applying and wearing it.

Packaging is a bit long so makes it awkward for me to store and organise tidily. Application needs to be perfect with a single layer, removing and correcting can be a little tricky if put on accidently wrong. Multiple layers can make it flake off. Make sure to use the balm clear side throughout the day or your lips will definitely get dry. Lasts through entire day and night. You can kiss, drink alcohol and eat without a worry or touch up. Perfect for weddings and brides as you don't want to be worried on your big day =)

I absolutely love the Maybelline Super Stay lipstick. This product is super long lasting even with using the smallest amount of product, and it doesn't go patchy throughout the day which for me is really important. I love that it includes a lip balm to keep your lips hydrated as the lipstick itself can be a little drying if you don't apply balm. The formula is quick drying and doesn't leave a tacky feeling on your lips. The lipstick is pleasant smelling and with a huge range of colours, there is something for everyone. I will definitely be adding to my collection of these.

Great product if you want a lipstick which lasts all day. I used it for a few weeks but then my lips became very dry. I loved the fact that I didn't have to re apply but in the end I didn't like the way my lips felt. I think you are meant to keep applying the gloss but then the lipstick becomes a bit flakey

I wore this lipstick on my wedding day, I was in such a rush to find something and didn't want to spend too much on a long lasting lipstick. The shade was 005 Perpetual Plum, such a gorgeous colour! I found it really easy to apply the liquid lipstick, it has a curved brush that made it super easy. The consistency is really good with very tiny sparkles in it. You have to wait for it completely dry before you can put your lips together. Then you apply the clear gloss which is at the other end of the lipstick. The gloss really locks in the colour and makes it have a nice shine to it. I went a couple of hours without having to apply the gloss, but when I felt my lips were getting dry I applied it, ate food and drunk lots and it stayed on that whole time. I was so impressed! I can't remember how many times I applied the gloss but I woke up the next day and my lipstick was still on! Definitely would love to try more shades of this lipstick.

Okay so yes, this does what it says. It lasts. The colour lasts so well that it is actually a bit hard to remove.

My issue with this lipstick, and the reason that I wont be purchasing it again, is that it really dried my lips out.

The colour I had also went on really really dark. I guess this is a preference thing, and some people might love it, but it just isn't for me.

I tried this few years ago before better long lasting lipsticks came out. There were few different shades and I chose a red one. So one side was the shade and the other side was the top coat to make it long lasting.

The colour glided on nicely, but it was wasn't very moisturising. Then I applied the top coat, that didn't dry very well and my lips get sticking together. It was the worst feeling and I never tried it again after that. I recall throwing it out.

There are so many better lipsticks out there now, I definitely won't be using this again.

I purchased a red coloured lipstick and it certainly lived up to it's name. It applied nicely, came with a brush to apply and was a liquid consistency. On the other end was another brush and a clear liquid, almost like a lip balm or top coat but i always used this side first to moisturise my lips before applying the colour. When using a make up wipe to remove it had stained my lips red, but wasn't overly noticeable. I definitely will use it again when i want my lipstick to last all night.