LONG WEARING LIPS | Maybelline SuperStay 24 Color

015 All Day Cherry

1 layer

2 layers after a couple hours

Price

$9+ for 2.3 ml liquid color / 1.8 g lip balm

Verdict

I really wanted a long lasting festive color. As you can kind of tell, it's a bit drying on the lips, but the lasting power is amazing! The lip balm makes the color shiny, so if you prefer the satin look you can leave the lipstick by itself, but it does look slightly dry.

Even after eating it doesn't really budge, I have to use extra makeup remover to remove it.

Repurchase?

Probably

Would I recommend it?

If you're into long wearing colors that last the whole day

SWATCHES | Red Lipstick Roundup (All Drugstore)

Merry Christmas Eve!
I've been more adventurous with lip colors recently, and since it's the holidays I thought I'd share my red lipsticks with you all. I mostly buy drugstore lipsticks unless it's a really unique color (I honestly think the quality difference between drugstore and high end is not noticeable, except maybe the scent).

L'Oreal Infallible Lip Paint in 326 Sultry Sangria shine

Nice black cherry color, smells like grapes which is a plus (for me)

Maybelline ColorSensational Matte Divine Wine matte

I wear this wine color the most

The Maybelline ColorSensational line tends to have a strange odor, it's not unpleasant but not particularly nice smelling. But I still applaud the quality of this line of lipsticks.

My friend's friend actually tried this lipstick one time we went out, and she went out to look for it the next day. It's an attractive wine red that's not too purple

Milani Color Statement Moisture Matte in Matte Confident matte

I got this from Target recently, it's only $5 and I am always intrigued by nondrying matte lipsticks. This is probably the most "true red" lipstick I own. Slight vanilla fragrance

Maybelline SuperStay 24 HR Lipcolor in All Day Cherry satin/shine

The most long wearing red lipstick I have, it takes a lot to remove fully but also doesn't budge, even if you eat oily foods. There is a slight golden shimmer to it. Smells fruity

L'Oreal HiP  Shine Struck Liquid Lipcolor in Turbulent shine

This is discontinued, I think this was the first red lipstick I bought, but never wore. I'm not a fan of glossy bright colors, I much prefer matte 

Maybelline ColorSensational in Dynamite Red satin

Another one of my favorites, this is a bit of an orange red

Revlon Super Lustrous in Love is On satin

More of a berry red but not as "raspberry" as Continuous Cranberry.

I think this is limited edition, I mostly got it bc it's a cute tube (the inside has the word love in many different languages). There is a strong artificial fragrance, but I always have a soft spot for Revlon lipsticks, it was one of my earlier discoveries when I first got into makeup

Maybelline SuperStay 14 HR lipstick in Continuous Cranberry satin

This is more of a berry red. The formula is one of the longer wearing lipsticks (in a bullet) I've tried. If they had a better color selection I would buy more shades. This has an artificial fruity scent, but one of the better scents compared to the rest of the red lipsticks

I want to try some red liquid lipsticks, but due to the sheer volume of my lipstick collection I'm hesitant to buy more. I think I purchased over 20 lipsticks this year, I've never even gone through one lipstick in my life o_O #hoarderstatus 

Lip products are definitely a weakness of mine

Are you loving the red lips for the holidays? What are your favorites?

Once it dries the SuperStay does not budge without an oil makeup remover

REVIEW | Maybelline Loaded Bolds in Dynamite Red + Snapchat Maybelline Swatches

Left: Maybelline 14HR 060 Continuous Berry (review here)

Right: Maybelline ColorSensational Bolds Dynamite Red

I thought the red might be identical to Continous Berry, but it's a bit more orange, a true red rather than a berry red

I almost got the orange/coral instead of the red, but I figure I have wayyy too many corals to count.

Pros

Same creamy formula

Good bold color selection

Not drying

Cons

Slight odor (imo)

Price

$5.59+ for 0.15 oz / 4.2 g

Verdict

One thing I noticed, this lipstick doesn't make my dry lips look drier or flaky, which is nice.

If you're into greige and mauve colors that Instagram seems to be all over these days, I'm sure you'll enjoy this line. For my complexion the greige might make me look dead, so I haven't ventured into those lippies... Maybe someday

Repurchase?

Maybe.

Would I recommend it?

Yes. The ColorSensationals have some of the best lipstick formulas in the drugstore

LIPS | Maybelline SuperStay 14HR lipstick in Continuous Cranberry - a Snow White red for the holidays!

Swatched between

Maybelline Matte Divine Wine (left, linked here)

Jordana Plush Plum (right)

Pros

Pigmented

Not drying

Somewhat long wearing

Cons

Limited shade selection

Price

$6-8 for 0.12 oz / 3.3 g

Sidenote: I always thought Target had the same prices across the board, but in metropolitan cities this lipstick was over $1 more than in the suburbs

Verdict

I purchased the darker red (Timeless Crimson) in this line originally, brought it to study abroad, and can no longer find it. At Target I wasn't sure if it was Continuous Cranberry or Timeless Crimson so I got this one. The first thing I thought after putting this on is it's a Snow White red, especially if you have light skin. Personally this is a little bright for me, I enjoy the darker maroon red color for the holidays, but it's a fun lipstick for when I want to have a bright red lip.

I expected this to be very long wearing, but the inner ring comes off when I ate or drank things, so I have to reapply.

Repurchase?

Yes, maybe other colors though.

Would I recommend it?

Yes. 

However, because it is long wearing if you get it on your chin (like when I eat and try to not get lipstick on my food) you might want to bring some makeup remover with you to remove it. Otherwise there's a red stain on your skin.

LIPS | Maybelline ColorSensational Matte lipstick in Divine Wine

Should've used a lip liner, whoops

Idk if you can really tell but it's a bit more berry-toned than a red

Pros

Creamy

Not drying

Pigmented

Cons

Color selection for matte colors are a bit limited

Not super long lasting

Price

$5-6 for 0.15 oz / 4.2 g

Verdict

I think this is definitely more flattering on me than the Clinique Grape-colored lipstick I posted a few days ago. It's a bit dark though... So I'll have to add some blush so I don't look vampire-like, wash out.

Love this color for fall though <3

I'm going to try wearing lip liner to make it last longer

Repurchase?

Yes if I ever use it up

Would I recommend it?

Yes, the ColorSensational line is one of the best drugstore lipstick lines in terms of quality and color selection