Maybelline Charged Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolor Review & Swatches
Charged
Maybelline Charged Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolor ($12.99 for 0.14 oz.) is a blackened plum with subtle, warm undertones and a glossy finish. It definitely needed a second layer to get to full opacity, which also helped to hide some of the imperfections in applciation.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Fluid, spreadable, creamy but could have applied more evenly
- Set to a lightly-to-moderately tacky feel, no lifting
- Transfer-resistant
- Very long-wearing (11 hours of solid wear, some remained after 16 hours), lightly hydrating
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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Formula Overview
$12.99/0.14 oz. - $92.79 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "no-budge" color that stays on for "16 hours" without smudging or transferring. It had a lightweight, smooth, and spreadable consistency that was quite fluid but typically not too thin or too runny, so it was easy enough to work with on my lips. Those with less lip real-estate may want to use just one side of the applicator initially, though.
The majority of shades had opaque coverage delivered in one layer. With this formula, you'll want to give it at least 15 seconds to "set," which is when it turns tackier, adheres, and doesn't transfer, but it is better to give it 30 seconds, then gently press lips together. There is a little tackiness that comes off but no visible color. (Before it is set, it is easy to get on teeth, but once it is set, then it doesn't transfer onto teeth!)
I found that the initial "set" phase can feel a little clingy--not uncomfortably so, but I know I'm wearing something--but it gets increasingly flexible and more comfortable after an hour or two of wear. The product was forgiving of lip texture imperfections, and it was quite long-wearing. There were a few shades that had a more jelly-like, slightly translucent finish rather than a more "vinyl" like, creamier sheen.
I had no issues with the color lasting through drinks (water, latte) and one meal, but two meals definitely wore it down more noticeably. It seemed to wear away evenly. I was impressed by the overall longevity but in particular the comfort: really quite comfortable and dare I say, lightly hydrating, over the 10-14 hours the shades wore for. The lighter shades tended to wear away more quickly compared to richer/deeper hues, which is typical of most lip color formulas.
It had a very sweet, caramel-like scent but no discernible taste. I didn't notice the scent much after the initial application.
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Even though I have my beloved Nars Siouxsie, I may have to get this for the super long-wearing properties of this one!
That is a gorgeous plum shade and sometimes with such dark shades you do need to have a second layer or so to bring out the full colour.
I like these lipsticks. They stay really well. I really love that color. I don’t think I could wear it anymore but I really love it.
Which shade would you consider an MLBB?
This formula seems to tick all the boxes for a low fuss daily lip. I’m light/medium with a golden undertones.
I’d say these: https://www.temptalia.com/swatches/?compare=531741,531740,531738,522756,531737,521986,521988
just depending on your definition of MLBB and how that applies to your lips, too. They are glossy and opaque, so I think none are quite perfect “MLBB” in definition, but these are some of the less vivid/more muted shades. For me, Cheeky, Awestruck, or Moody would be closest.