Everytime you blink, another brand has launched another new line of liquid lipsticks. But I'm not complaining! It took me a while to "get" the hype, but if you manage to find a liquid lipstick in a shade that is perfect for you and feels lightweight and non drying, there really is no lip product that can beat it. No need to check if you've smudged your lip colour after having a sip of water or even a bit of food, no need to constantly reapply, and no need for lip liner or brushes to get a neat finish: liquid lipsticks are very much my jam.
Maybelline launched a new range of colours for its Superstay Matte Ink lip products, and today I'm reviewing two of those new shades: 65 Seductress and 80 Ruler. Enjoy!
The Superstay Matte Inks have a sweet, vanilla-type smell I enjoy a lot, and come with a doe foot applicator with a crevice in the middle to pick up enough product so you don't have to double-dip. As always with liquid lipstick, I'd suggest applying a thin layer on your first go - if you apply the product too generously, the liquid lipstick may feel heavy once dry or even crumble a bit. In other words: wipe off a bit of product on the side of the tube before applying.
First up: 80 Ruler. I expected a medium toned pink based on the tube, but I was pleasantly surprised when upon applying the colour turned out to be more like a rosey brick red. A neutral shade, but still deep and sultry, super versatile and flattering on a multitude of skintones. This one can be worn to the office but will look just as nice for a night out, and I have to say I didn't actually have any dupes in my collection so I'm pretty stoked with this one!
In use, the product applies perfectly even (no patchiness) in one swipe, and is in fact so opaque and saturated that you might have to clean up the edges a bit after applying. Ruler dries quickly but feels tacky for a few minutes after applying, so beware of that. My lips did not feel dry in any way while I wore this product, and the colour lasted through drinks and meals only fading a bit in the middle. Reapplying worked best if I only used the slightest amount of product to prevent that crumbly buildup effect, but otherwise this is a top notch liquid lipstick!
Now for 65 Seductress.
In general I'm not much of a fan of these pale nude lip colours, but there's this tiny window during summer while I'm at my most suntanned, and at that point I do enjoy pale, peachy lip colours that evoke that 60s Brigitte Bardot type look. Seductress is pretty perfect for that vibe, although it might be a bit too pink leaning for me. I prefer more playful, warmer, peachy based nudes, but Seductress is sure to be a crowdpleaser because of its neutral undertone. It reminds me a lot of Kylie's Candy K, but slightly ligher and more beige in tone.
Seductress performs just like Ruler in wearability, lip feel, opaqueness etcetera. I enjoy a product line that is consistent between different shades, so that's a plus in my book.
I can fully recommend the Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink liquids, and if you want to try these for yourself, you can get them for €9.99 at Kruidvat! Let me know if you have any questions :-)
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