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Few days back I showed you a pretty fresh pink shade from the Maybelline Super Stay 14 hour collection (Eternal Rose). Today I’m reviewing a deep shade from this range – Enduring Ruby.

Price : Rs 525 for 3.3 g

Maybelline Super Stay 14 hour lipstick Enduring Ruby 

Maybelline Super Stay 14 hour lipstick Enduring Ruby

What Maybelline says about the Product :

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

14HR Lipstick with an ultra-lightweight formula:
• Stays fresh, light, and comfortable
• Super rich color that lasts for 14 hours
• Pigments are enveloped in a longwearing system
• 20 long wearing shades

Maybelline Super Stay 14 hour lipstick Enduring Ruby

Maybelline Super Stay 14 hour lipstick Enduring Ruby

My take on the Product

The Maybelline Super stay lipsticks come in a transparent and white packaging. The cap is white while the bottom half is the same color as the shade which is quite convenient in case you own more than 1 shade. The bullet is housed in a silver tube inside and the shape of the bullet tip reminds me of L’Oreal Paris Infallible lipsticks (another long stay one!). I don’t particularly like the packaging but I don’t dislike it either. I think it could have been nicer and more plush looking though.

The lipstick has a smooth texture, intense pigmentation and is reasonably soft. However, it doesn’t feel very comfortable on the lips as it has a slight tug and stickiness, something common to many long stay lipsticks. One cannot wear these without moisturizing and exfoliating the lips as the formula sticks to dry, flaky bits. I didn’t experience any drastic dryness with the formula though. I wore this for around 9 hours and it did stay on quite well with minimal fading.  It would have worn longer (maybe 14 hours as it claims) had I not removed it. The color though got a bit patchy after about 6 hours so it wasn’t a pretty sight up close. I didn’t touch up with balm or gloss in between just to see how well it wears though one should probably do that so prevent the lips looking too parched. It is moderately staining and the pigment tends to settle into lip lines especially as dryness sets in.

The lipstick has a matte finish though not dry matte, you can see a hint of creaminess which settles down after a few hours of wear. These are not transfer-proof though and will transfer to cups, glasses etc. The lipstick also has a strong fruity scent but its not unpleasant or overly artificial so I don’t mind it. Since it is quite pigmented, it gives full opaque coverage to the lips.

Overall, its not a bad formula at all but its not the most comfortable or effortless either. If you wish to wear this lipstick for a long time, you need to prep your lips prior to application and a touch up with some moisturizing agent is a must after 4-6 hours of wear. Compared to the L’Oreal Infallible Lipsticks, I find the L’Oreal formula a bit more comfortable than the Maybelline Super Stay.

Maybelline Super Stay 14 hour lipstick Enduring Ruby

Enduring Ruby is true to its name – a lovely ruby shade. Its quite rich and luxurious looking without being too dark or vampy. I think it is a lovely evening wear shade and would look especially great on brides. Since it packs a lot of pigment, it can be worn blotted down as a stain too for a softer look. If you like ruby/garnet/wine lip colors, you would love this!

Maybelline Super Stay 14 hour lipstick Enduring Ruby

Maybelline Super Stay 14 hour lipstick Enduring Ruby

The GOOD about Maybelline Super Stay 14 hour Lipstick Enduring Ruby :

1. Colored packaging – makes it easy to locate
2. Smooth texture
3. Intense pigmentation
4. Long wear (without drastic drying)
5. Full opaque coverage
6. Strong fruity scent
7. Lovely shade for evening wear

The NOT-SO-GOOD about Maybelline Super Stay 14 hour Lipstick Enduring Ruby :

1. Drying over time
2. Cannot be worn on un-exfoliated lips
3. Color transfers, tends to settle into lip lines
4. Not very comfortable on the lips
5. Less quantity (3.3 g)

 Overall Verdict

The Maybelline Super Stay lipsticks pack rich pigment in a reasonably smooth formula which is not overly drying. It wears quite long though the lips need some moisture a few hours into wear. Long stay lipsticks are a personal preference. I personally like richer, more comfortable buttery formulas but I know many women who like matte finish long stay lipsticks. If you’re one of the latter, you might really like these! Enduring Ruby is a nice evening wear shade – great for brides as well as mature women who prefer deeper lip colors.

Rating : 3.5/5

 Also read : 

Maybelline Super Stay 14 hour Lipstick Eternal Rose : Review, Swatch, FOTD

Disclaimer : Product sent by the brand for consideration. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always. Read full policy HERE.