I Tested Maybelline’s New Super Stay Matte Ink Lipsticks, Here’s How They Held Up!

 

First Swipe Impressions: The applicator still has that signature arrow shape, making it easy to get clean lines without a lip liner. The formula feels creamy going on but quickly sets down to a true matte finish, no sticky feeling, no uncomfortable tightening. The color payoff? Bold, saturated, and unapologetic. Just make sure to check your smile, I accidentally had it bleed onto my teeth.

How It Wore Through Real Life :

Running Errands- I swiped on a nude pink shade (500 Insider) before heading out for a Saturday filled with a long grocery run and a quick coffee stop. Normally, I’d expect smudging from sipping coffee, but the pigment didn’t budge! I found myself glancing in car mirrors just to check, and every time it looked freshly applied. 

Dinner Date- For date night, I reached for a deep red (20 Pioneer). This was the real test: dinner, smooching, and a little lingering conversation. To my surprise, it held strong through a plate of pasta and a glass of wine. The edges stayed sharp, no awkward fading that would’ve had me running to the restroom for touch-ups. 

Brunch With Family- Brunch is notorious for testing lipsticks with endless coffee refills and bites of pancakes. I wore a fun pink shade (30 Romantic) and, by the time I said my goodbyes, my lipstick still looked polished. The only thing fading was my patience waiting for the check! 

What makes this formula stand out is its balance between staying power and comfort. The Super Stay Matte Ink lipsticks are infused with silicone resins, which help lock pigment onto the lips without cracking or feathering. Unlike many long-wear mattes that rely heavily on alcohol (leaving lips dry and parched), Maybelline’s blend includes emollients that keep the texture flexible. The result is a silky matte finish that doesn’t feel chalky but still refuses to transfer, almost like a second skin! The only, and I mean only con is that to remove the lipstick, you need to have a heavy duty makeup remover, think the cleanser you pull out for waterproof mascaras and other waterproof makeups. This should show you how strong its staying power is! 

Maybelline’s newest Super Stay Matte Ink shades truly live up to their name. They’re truly transfer-resistant, rich in pigment, and comfortable enough to wear all day without flaking or drying out lips. These aren’t just lipsticks you apply for a photo, they’re formulas that can withstand real life, whether you’re juggling errands, clinking glasses, or laughing over matchas.

Ready to put your lipstick to the real life test? Explore the new Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink shades and find your go-to color for every occasion, whether it’s errands, date night, brunch or whatever life throws at you. Trust me, once you try it, your makeup bag won’t feel complete without it!