Maybelline SuperStay 24 Lip Color in Lasting Lilac- 085

Maybelline SuperStay 24 Lip Color has won me over with a long lasting all day promise, and comfortable, non-drying formula that did exactly as it said it would. At first I was a skeptic, but after one use, I was a fan and immediately I went out seeking other shades. Unfortunately this lip color is so popular, and so sought after at this time, that acquiring, or finding colors is actually difficult!

I came across Lasting Lilac (085) tonight at my local Target, and knowing how well the previous colors I had used worked, I was convinced that this one would work just as well. The difference however between this one, and the other pink shade I picked up, was that Lasting Lilac has a beautiful shade of both pink and purple, which has a shimmer effect to it, instead of a plain matte finish. It's almost like a holographic illusion when you look at it through the package. It's a neat effect of 2 colors merging and working against one another to create this 2 shade illusion. It's neat to say the least.

The last Maybelline SuperStay 24 color I had used that had a shimmering effect to it, did not work quite as well as the one without a shimmer to it. I figured I would give Lasting Lilac a try though due to how beautiful it looked in the see through tube.

My Use:

To use Lasting Lilac, and any Maybelline SuperStay 24 Lip Color, you first have to make sure your lips are clean and dry.

Next you apply the lip color by unscrewing it from the dual tube. You want to be quick and precise while applying the color, because if you mess up, you could end up staining your lip. One swipe is enough to cover your lips, if you use too much it may clump, so use one swipe, and press your lips together to distribute the color to your top lip evenly.

Next you just allow the color to dry. It states to allow it to dry for up to 2 minutes for proper wear and last.

After your color has dried, you then pop off the clear balm located on the other side of the dual tube. Apply a coating of that to add moisture to the lips, and wallah, you are done. It works effortlessly. Your lip color will stay put through eating, drinking, blotting, etc. I even add other lip colors on top of these SuperStay colors to create my own unique blends.


When it comes to Lasting Lilac, I have to say that I was pretty disappointed in the outcome. In the tube I saw a beautiful pink/purple shimmer, yet on my lips what was delivered was a pale, near nude pink coloring.

There was no shade of lilac, the pink hue vanished, and the shimmer simply absorbed into nothingness.
What you are left with is a bland color that nearly resembles your actual lip color. A major disappointment.

Overall:

Maybelline SuperStay 24 Lip Color in Lasting Lilac is the first I have encountered that is actually being re-packaged and returned.

I will avoid the SuperStay 24 Lip Colors with a metallic shimmer effect to it from here on out, as they tend to be the ones that disappoint me the most. The color is just too weak.

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Gone are the days when women had to spent $15 on single eyeshadow colors. Gone are the days when buying a set of pigment eye shadows would cost close to $80, gone are those days.

Many years ago I discovered a little something that I never shared with anyone else. My cousin and I used to steal pigment powders from the art classroom, and use them as eye shadows. These pigment shadows not only lasted forever, but they looked absolutely stunning on the eye lid.

They had a shimmer of 2 tones, and such a small amount went so far. These powders were perfect.

I have had my small 3gram pink/purple pigment powder jar for nearly 4 years, till I began to run slightly low. I decided to seek out pigment powders again. Pigment powders are usually used for arts and crafts, but a creative soul knows that there are many uses for these spectacular powders.

I came across a set of 12 colors made by Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments. I picked up the Series 2 Set, because it had 12 colors that I was primarily attracted to. Their however are many, many other colors that you can pick from. You can buy them alone, or buy them in large sets.

I was going to buy the largest kit they had, but seeing that I had never used Pear Ex Powdered Pigments, I wanted a sampler first.

In the series 2 set there is a lovely 3gr jar of Aztec Gold, which is a beautiful, beautiful golden shimmer pigment. On the eyes it looks like gold metal, and is gorgeous. Mixing it up with other colors in the series 2 set allows for some really unique looks for your eyes.

Next is Sparkling Copper is a burnt orange shimmer with a thicker glittery consistency to it. However the glitter will actually stick to your eyelids, and stay in place. It makes for a beautiful topping to your eyeshadow, as the color itself will not drown out the colors beneath it.

Antique Copper resembles Aztec Gold, but it has a much more burnt orange iron color to it. The shimmer is gorgeous, and pairs wonderfully with Sparkling Copper.

Antique Silver is simply beautiful, and reminds me of pixie dust. It has a very beautiful crushed diamonds shimmer to it, and the color looks fantastic on the upper brow to highlight the eyelid.

Duo-Green/Yellow is a mixture of 2 different pigments, so when you move your eyelid will look alive. It is a spectacular color that fades into green and into a shimmery yellow gold.

Bright Yellow is one of my least favorite colors in the series 2 set. It is a more white powdery pastel yellow, that lacks the same shimmering metallic effect that the other colors have.

Flamingo Pink is another one of my top favorites, with a very girly hot pink color to it, but with a very nice shimmering light pink undertone. This one can be blended with Misty Lavender for a gorgeous effect on the eye.

Spring Green is another color that I completely have fallen in love with. It has a very light bright green color, mixed with such a high gloss shimmer that the effect is like the wings of a firefly. A rainbow like waterfall of green spring time shimmer, and it is beautiful.

Turquoise is equally as beautiful. It has a much deeper blue hue to it than the Spring Green color does. Turquoise though seems more like a duo of green and blue shimmer, and it is fantastic looking.

True Blue is a little like Bright Yellow. Its a nice color, yes...but it lacks the high shimmer that the rest of the colors have. True Blue though shines on like a bright star when it is paired with Antique Silver.

Misty Lavender is a color that you could likely use on the eye everyday. It has a very light purple sheen to it, that is not too dark nor overpowering in shimmer.

Blue Russet is a color that will shock you with how beautiful it is. It is like a mixture of a beautiful bold blue mixed with purple. Really an excellent color for creating a stormy smoky eye.

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The set of 12 came to only $18.89 on Amazon, and it was worth every cent. Normally 1 pigment eyeshadow tube would run $15.99. With this set you get 12 gorgeous, gorgeous colors that blend like silk, and stay put all day long. They are non-toxic, and I cannot recommend them more, especially to women looking for a cheap, yet very high quality product to use as makeup.