The long-wear lipstick test!

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Long wear lipstick has come a LONG way. I have to give it a little credit. The first time I tried any long wear shade, my lips felt and looked so dry. I figured out a system that helped, and from then on I’ve just been trying different brands in order to find the right formula!

My expectations are pretty low with long wear lipsticks, but I have tried a few that I’ve been pretty happy with! So last weekend, I chose 3 different brands with 3 different formulas, and put them to a true “day in the life” test to see which one performed the best.

I was looking for 1. longevity of color 2. comfortable wear without looking or feeling dry and 3. avoiding the line of color that can appear on the inside edge of the lip.

So, here are the brands and formulas I tested out.

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L’Oreal Infallible 2-step lip color is the only 2 step lipstick of the bunch. On clean dry lips, apply the color, let dry, and then finish with the hydrating balm. This made the final look shiny.

Stila Stay All Day Matte Lipstick is a matte formula in a typical lipstick formula. Went on smooth and hydrating, but dried to a matte finish.

Jouer Long Wear Lip Creme Liquid Lipstick is a liquid, but dries matte. This is the hardest to apply, but the formula is really smooth. You just need a steady hand to get it where you want it!

So, I started the day with Jouer Long wear Lip Creme in Dulce De Leche. I was parked in the garage at home, flipped my mirror down, and put it on. A few hours later I did notice my lips felt a little bit dry, but it wasn’t very uncomfortable. Had I not been giving it a true test, I simply would have applied some lip balm over top. Then, a few hours even later, and after lunch, it really started to separate and I noticed a line on the inside of my bottom lip showing where the lipstick ended. At this point I really wanted to take it off, so I did.

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Next up, I threw on Stila’s Stay All Day Matte lipstick in Jolie. This is a bit more pink than the Jouer color, and also a matte finish. The difference, though, is that this is in a stick form versus liquid. It’s a bit quicker to apply, and you can layer, or not layer, as much as you want. I love the color and look initially, but I noticed a line forming on the inside of my lips so much sooner than I would have thought! Again, a little balm on top (or even on bottom if you want to give up a bit of wear time) can really help avoid this, but I was giving each one a true test!

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The next day, I tried L’Oreal Infallible 2-step lip color in Toujour Teaberry. This is a two step system, in which you apply the color first and finish with the balm. I didn’t love the shiny nature of the finish, but I also didn’t hate it. The shine wore away but my lips still felt hydrated. This one FAR outshined the two other lipsticks. By a million points. It lasted so long and looked the best for the longest amount of time. I never reapplied color, I only reapplied balm in the middle of the day. On this day, mind you, hurricane Matthew was hitting Raleigh, but that didn’t affect my lipstick one bit. The rest of my makeup was essentially gone by the end of the day from all the humidity, but my lips stayed strong. My only negative remark for this product is that it takes work to get it off. Like, real scrubbing. And it did leave a bit of stain behind but I didn’t mind that.

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So that’s the story of 3 long wear lipsticks over the course of 2 days. The cheapest one won, by very far, and now I just need to find a color as close to that Stila color as I can in the L’Oreal formula!

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A New Old Fashioned Girl says · 10.13.16

Thanks for the honest post Kate! I have been trying out matte lipsticks and so far they are all drying and weird.

A New Old Fashioned Girl

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Susan says · 10.13.16

Try Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution lipsticks, they are awesome!

http://a-woman-of-a-certain-age.com/

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Megan says · 10.13.16

Hi Kate! I am a long time reader and love all of your posts! I wanted to share with you about the best long wear lipstick that has replaced every other lip product in my collection: LipSense! I’ve been using it since February and it is my holy grail lipstick! I would really love for you to try it and write a post about your thoughts!

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Laura says · 10.13.16

Yessss LipSense is my favorite!!! It’s a new mom must have! Lasts up to -8 hours

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Amy says · 10.13.16

Yes!!! Just started selling it. http://www.senegence.com/LipsbyAmy

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Leah says · 10.13.16

I agree! Lipsense is by far the best long-wear lipstick I have ever used!

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Christine says · 10.13.16

Yes I love Lipsense once you try it nothing else will do!

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Kristen says · 10.13.16

Have you tried Lipsense?? I’m a distributor for Lipsense and it’s a long wear liquid lipstick. One tube with every day wear will last at least four months! Waterproof, Kissproof, smudge proof, made in the USA, won’t flake, crack or peel!

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chelsea says · 10.13.16

I will have to try the L’oreal! I have been using Maybelline SuperStay 24 Color for at least 10 years and I swear by it!

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Leighanne Truelove says · 10.13.16

I looooove kat von d liquid lips, they are a bit drying but last foreverrrrr. An affordable option I have found are NYX matte lip creams, they are drug store price but last longer and are a bit less drying. Also, both brands are cruelty free

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Crystal says · 10.13.16

Oh my goodness, I am not a lip sense distributor. I’ve never even tried it, but I’ve heard so much about it lately that I really want to. I’ve been waiting for an Ask Kate post to ask you to try it out and do a review. However, since this a post about long wear lipstick (and others have already mentioned Lipsense) I also would love for you to try it and do a post about what you think about it. Please! ?

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Amy says · 10.13.16

I am a distributor. 100% satisfaction or your money back. http://www.senegence.com/LipsbyAmy

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Alyssa says · 10.13.16

Very interesting! I have to admit, the drying factor of the longwear forumulas usually turns me off, but I might have to try that L’Oreal product!

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Maria says · 10.13.16

My favorite long lasting liquid lipstick is my colourpop liquid lipstick THANKS GIRL

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Alyssum says · 10.13.16

Love this post, as I’ve been experimenting with a few of these lately too. I’m currently trying out LipSense and am curious about their matte gloss (it comes with glossy gloss to start with, which is okay, but I’m not in love with)

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Jennifer Stockett says · 10.13.16

Alyssum, I sell LipSense. Purchase the Matte gloss and apply glossy in the morning and let it soak in and moisturize and then top with Matte Gloss the rest of the day. I do not like the matte by itself and the matte look is SO in style right now. That will solve your glossy gloss woes. I posted a photo of me wearing Bella with matte yesterday in my Facebook group -https://www.facebook.com/groups/GimmeSomeLipSense/

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emily says · 10.13.16

Would love for you to do a lipsense review! I’m SUPER tempted to try it but worried that it’s super drying.

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Amy says · 10.13.16

It’s not at all. I was a chapstick junkie and have not used it in 4 weeks!!!! If you want to try it go to http://www.senegence.com/LipsbyAmy

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Kendal says · 10.13.16

Wow, thank you for this post! I’m always in the market for a long-wearing lipstick. I will have to try out the L’oreal one for myself 🙂

Kendal // Life With Kendal

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Katherine says · 10.13.16

Thanks for ‘road testing’ these lipsticks Kate! I’m always on the hunt for a great lipstick that doesn’t wear off in a minute, or leave that gross line around my lips. It’s great to get the honest feedback on how all these lipsticks performed. I’m going to check out the L’Oreal, it’s especially good that it’s a drugstore lipstick.

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Amy says · 10.13.16

Lots of comments here about Lipsense. I love it and am a distributor! 100% money back if you hate it!! It is so new on the east coast that there are very few distributors that’s why I decided to sell!! Pinterest is a huge information source if you want to look at some pictures. Please check out my website. http://www.senegence.com/LipsbyAmy

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Elizabeth says · 10.13.16

I’ve been anticipating a long-wear lipstick post from you. I’m headed to Europe next week and will be taking tons of pictures and don’t want to fuss with making sure my lipstick looks good before each one so the timing couldn’t have been more perfect! THANK YOU!!!

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Christine says · 10.13.16

Thanks! I have avoided the long stay products because of the drying in earlier products. I hate to waste money on something and then be disappointed, so I REALLY appreciate the honest review! Hope all is well with the terrible flooding in your state.

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Blair says · 10.13.16

Have you ever tried the Matte Velvet Lipstix by PopBeauty? I borrowed my friends once and it stayed on all throughout brunch (and the rest of the day). I even heard women commenting on how my lipstick had stayed on throughout eating while I was in the bathroom! Made me giggle! 🙂

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Lori W says · 10.13.16

Maybelline Superstay 24 Color Lipstick (2 step) is the best I’ve tried and I’ve tried them all. Lasts all day and similar to the L’oreal one you referenced, it does have a balm you can put on to give a little moisture and light shine (and doesn’t have the strong scent that L’oreal has). I use the Timeless Rose color – which is a color that would look great on anyone. My experience with matte lipstick is that it looks like dried paint on my lips. I was so disappointed with Bare Essentials Gen Nude liquid lipstick, because it so natural in the tube, but when I put it on, it looked so dry and flat. Maybe it’s just me….

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Carolyn says · 10.13.16

Everyone is posting about LipSense… Here’s my take.
The first ingredient is alcohol. It’s very drying. The MLM sellers will tell you it’s cosmetic grade, which is fine, but it’s still alcohol and therefore turns your lips into the Sahara. Yes you can reapply the gloss or matte topcoat repeatedly but i’d rather just reapply a regular lipstick occasionally and save myself the discomfort.
I do have mildly sensitive skin, so those with more tolerant skin may have a different experience. I certainly understand the love for longwear lipstick, but i’ll be so happy when moist, balmy lips are back in style! Finally- $55 is just too much for a lip kit.
$55 can buy a whole palette or multiple mid range to high end lipsticks!

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Ashley says · 10.13.16

I am still head over heels in love with you hair!

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Tiffany says · 10.13.16

I always love it when the cheap option wins! I typically wear a colored balm by Neutrogena pretty much 24/7 (I can’t stand dry lips) but I may give the L’Oreal one a try.

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Jaclyn Chorz says · 10.13.16

1. I love you
2. I love your bangs
3. I love when you tell me what lipstick to wear
4. I love you

Thanks for the great post girlfran

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Niki says · 10.14.16

I would love to see you give Too Faced Melted Lipstick the all day test!

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Janet says · 10.14.16

I have used L’Oreal’s Infallible for years and always get questions on how my lipstick stays on all day. I don’t use it everyday, but for the days I work and special occasions, like weddings, or nights out—- or when kissing my grandbabies and not wanting to cover them with regular lipstick—- it is a must! It is difficult to remove by wiping (impossible) and even soap and water hardly makes a dent, but if you apply regular chapstick over it and wipe, it comes off pretty easily. Also, Target’s makeup remover and a cotton pad takes it all off with pretty much one swipe. Love it!

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Dawn says · 10.14.16

Did the L’Oréal leave a line on inside of lips? Also using coconut oil to remove is great for this type of product

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Heidi Reeder says · 10.14.16

Here’s my take. I love the Loreal you tried. I have multi colors. I have also tried Lipsense and have four colors. I like them both but I feel like the Lipsense wears off quicker and leaves a line sooner. I usually wear my Loreal 9 times out of ten and find it doesn’t usually leave a line. I would also like to see what you think. As far as taking either of them off, if you use something with an oil base it will wipe right off!

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Gigi says · 10.18.16

I’ve been a huge fan of CoverGirl’s Outlast lipstick for years and years. Unfortunately, they keep discontinuing my favorite colors & don’t introduce colors I like 🙁 So I may have to try some of the suggestions & the L’Oreal.

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molly | librarian style says · 10.31.16

I think I might try that L’Oreal after reading your review. I do want a lipstick that will stay put even in humidity and I really like that shade.

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fifa 17 points says · 11.06.16

Many thanks, this site is very helpful

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Robin says · 04.20.18

Thanks for the advice but I would like to prefer L’Oreal Infallible 2 but also would like to use other to use see the difference by myself.

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