Liquid lipstick. Due to their increased popularity, the industry is highly saturated with different, types, colours, finishes and it can very overwhelming to the ordinary women to decide which one to buy. One overarching want from liquid lipstick is staying power. Isn’t that why liquid lipstick was made? So, look no further because Maybelline’s affordable SuperStay Matte Ink is indestructible. I could go through the apocalypse and still come out with a perfect red lip because seriously this product will not come off.
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Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink
Price: £9.99 (frequently on sale)
Shades: 37 (everyday nudes to hot pink and berry purples)
Available at: Ulta, LookFantastic (UK) (USA & Canada)
What it claims: “Ink with Attitude. Maybelline introduces SuperStay Matte Ink, an intense ink colour concentration, ultra-chic matte finish and flawless, 12-hour wear. With a precise arrow applicator for a smooth matte, second-skin effect in just one stroke. Statement, inked lips that last.”
Application
The applicator is an arrow shape which makes it perfect to carefully line the cupids bow which is vital due to the pigmentation and staying power of this lipstick meaning it can be difficult to correct an uneven application. Beforehand I would suggest using a lip balm or lip exfoliator if you are planning to wear this for a full day as it may dry out after a few hours but it is not a deal-breaker.
I would recommend only one layer of this lipstick and no more. When you begin layering it can make the texture a bit sticky and uncomfortable and it is not needed to get the intense colour pay off.
Longevity
Staying power is where this liquid lipstick shines. It is smudge-proof, transfer-proof, water-proof, long-wearing and pigmented. If you have a problem with liquid lipstick fading in the inner parts of your lip this will be your holy grail because nothing budges this lipstick.
Due to this a lot of people do report trouble with removing it. Personally, my normal makeup remover will not budge this lipstick so my trick is to generously rub it with Vaseline and it seems to break the product apart and make it very easy to wipe away or I will use my Face Halo which will make short work of this lipstick.
Colour
Maybelline has been very experimental with their shade range and has included many bright and deep colours along with some standard nudes and neutral pinks. As they are affordable and you can pick up a few colours that may be out of your comfort zone to test and possibly fall in love with because I feel they have hit the nail on the head with this selection of shades.
Pros
- Extremely long-wearing
- Smudge/transfer-proof
- Affordable
- Easy application
- Diverse shade range
- Highly pigmented
Cons
- Cannot layer
- Difficult to remove
- Tacky
Final Thoughts
To conclude, if you struggle to find a lipstick that will last throughout the day or you have a special occasion where your makeup has to last this is the lipstick for you! The extensive range of shades looks appealing to everyone so if any have caught your eye I urge to try them out because they are magic.
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