Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink in Loyalist

This is another case of "Instagram made me do it"! My friend Sarah raved about the staying power of Maybelline's SuperStay Matte Ink lipsticks and I added them to my list to try. When my local Shoppers Drug Mart put them on sale, I grabbed one up. I had my eye on two different shades, but the other one was sold out when I looked through the display. As someone who can be indecisive in choices like that, I didn't mind that the choice was made for me. Plus, we all know I'll probably get the other one during the next sale anyway. Haha!

I was attracted to the Loyalist color, because I can't say no to pinky nude shades. If you've been with me on my blog journey for awhile, you probably already know this by now. But I find that these types of nude shades usually don't last long on the lips, so I was excited to possibly find one to last for hours. Does it? Well, keep scrolling to find out and to see my swatches!

Again, I got the color Loyalist. It's gorgeous, in my opinion! I love that the tube color matches the lipstick inside so if I do have multiple ones down the road, it's easy enough to see what you are grabbing for. The wand has an unique point, which makes it great for precise application. I haven't had to clean up around the edges of my lips at all when applying this. You don't need a lot, as I find it to be opaque in just one layer. That could be because it is a lighter shade. If I get a darker shade, I'll be sure to update this in that regard.

So lasting power, that's what we're all truly here for, isn't it? I mean, Maybelline touts that this can last a full 16 hours. Here's what I have to say! I did a hand swatch and that thing lasted and lasted...and lasted. I've worn it on my lips one day and forgot to take it off at night before bed and I woke up and still had lipstick going strong. It's not everyday that something that promises to be long-wearing actually is. I'm telling you right now, this formula lasted through meals, iced coffees, dog-playing sessions, 90F heat, and everything I've thrown at it so far. It does fade the tiniest bit, but you can still get away with not needing a touch up.

This. Formula. Is. Amazing. I'm not one that usually says "Run out and buy this right now!" that often but yeah, you should totally do that. If you have long work days, this would be perfect. Or if you're lazy and never bother touching up your face products most of the time like me, again this is perfect. I think this is the longest lasting lipstick I own. It's affordable (even better when you find it on sale) and delivers on its promises.

Have you tried any of the Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink lipsticks? If so, what do you think and what shade(s) do you have? If you haven't tried one, I hope this post might have swayed you to try one. Okay okay, I'll take my enabler hat off now and go have some lunch...

hand swatch, bare lips, Loyalist on the lips