Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstain Review

I am a true, bonified lip gloss wearer. I love the way it feels, looks and tastes (flavored of course) on my lips. I never leave home without one and if I do, please believe I have backups. I have two in my purse, at least four in my make-up drawer at home, one in my desk, one in my gym bag and I used to keep one in my car for emergencies (until I had one explode in my interior). Before I really knew about make-up, lip gloss and eyeliner was all that I wore.

But, after a funny conversation with a lady who said she had accidentally mixed up her lip stain with her son's Magic Marker, I decided to give this lipstain thing a chance. She said she loves it (the lipstain, not the marker), and won't ever go back to lipstick again.

I usually wear a clear or nude lipgloss color, so I tried to find the lipstain color that was the closest match to my skin tone. I found Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstain in Bit of Brown. It was darker than I was used to, but I liked it. At first look, I understood how it could get confused with a marker, but I drew it on (smile)and tested it out for a day.



I have to admit, it was very hard for me to resist putting on some lip gloss. With the lipstain, my lips just felt naked. The color was nice, but I felt dried out. It was too matte for me. The color lasted somewhat, but it just bothered me that it felt so dry. So I wound up reapplying about 5 times throughout the work day. So, for me at first, I was not impressed.

But, because I didn't want to give up on this product totally and my husband loved my Bit of Brown lip color, I decided to try it again, but this time with a little gloss. Day 2 was sooo much better. So what I did first was I gave myself a mini lip treatment by brushing my lips with a damp toothbrush, I applied the lip stain, and once it dried I put on a slightly tinted lipgloss. I had my long lasting color and my smooth shine all in one. I only reapplied once through the day after lunch (more out of habit than necessity).

So I give I give Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstain 3 out of 4 Smooches.