Hi Darlings, today’s post is going to be the review and swatch of the Essence Stay 8h Matte Liquid Lipstick in the shades 01 Hello Sunrise!, 02 Duck Face and 05 Date Proof.
Every Spring, Essence comes out with some version of matte liquid lipstick and I always review them, here you can see last year’s post.
To be completely honest with you, I’m not that big of a fan of liquid lipstick anymore, I can’t stand the dry feeling they always have, I’m so happy glosses are so trendy at the moment, they are way more comfortable.
Of course, I know not everyone thinks like me, so this review is for you.
You can get them here for about 4,99$.
01 Hello Sunrise!
02 Duck Face
05 Date Proof
Colour
- 01 Hello Sunrise! is a peachy nude.
- 02 Duck Face is a brown nude.
- 05 Date Proof is a rosy pink.
PACKAGING
The packaging is really nice. I like that the tube is the same shade as the lipstick.
I really love the pointy applicator for these liquid lipsticks. It’s quite stiff, and it’s so easy to be precise with.
They have a sweet scent.
PIGMENTATION & FORMULA
When you first apply, it’s very liquidy, but then it sets and becomes matte and that’s when problems start.
The formula is incredibly drying and it cracks as soon as you move the lips. It enhances every single crease you have on your lips and it’s very uncomfortable.
It almost sits on top of your lips and it’s bad, you can really see it in the photos.
SWATCH
01 Hello Sunrise!
02 Duck Face
05 Date Proof
LASTING POWER
This matte lipstick lasted 4 hours on me but again, it was very uncomfortable.
RATINGS:
- Colour: 8/10
- Longevity: 5/10
- Application: 7/10
- Formula: 3/10
- Pigmentation: 8/10
- Packaging: 7/10
GRADE: C-
I seriously don’t like these lipsticks, they are so dry and heavy on the lips, as I said, I’m not a fan of liquid lipsticks anymore but there are still some that I like and these are terrible. They are uncomfortable and make you feel like you have paint on your lips. The packaging is ok, I like the applicator but despite the price, they aren’t worth it.
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Mimi
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Oh no, sorry you didn’t like them. They look like pretty colors too but I hate dry lipstick. So I’ll be passing!
Yeah, you better ?
I was going to say, “They look so drying, Mimi!” I’m not surprised that you didn’t like them.
Can you see it? They look like paint!
The colors are beautiful but the formula sounds awful. I can see what you mean by emphasizing lines too. Have you tried the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams? They are super light, moussey in texture and not drying. I always say they’re the liquid lip for someone who hates liquid lips. The only drawback is they don’t survive a meal without reapplication. But I love them!
I’ve tried them but I don’t like the moussy feeling XD
Oh I love it!
I really like the shades but it definitely not looks like something I would buy! ? I have a few liquid lipsticks and they’re always a bit dry for my lips, so I usually apply a tiny bit of lip gloss on top and it’s better!
That’s a good tip but if I wear a liquid lipstick I want the lasting power that comes with it so it’s kind of tricky to find a good balance between good lasting power and not too drying
Yes exactly!
Peccato, li ho visti l’altro giorno ma non li ho presi. Devo dire però che la prima versione di queste tinte mi era piaciuta davvero molto, tranne un colore che secondo me era poco pigmentato.
Completamente d’accordo, li ho provati l’anno scorso ed erano davvero migliori x
Essence is so hit and miss – they also have such great products! I adore their nailpolishes, brow products and normal lipsticks. 🙂
xx, Theresa
I totally agree, I love their nail polishes too
i’m not surprised you dont like them! they definitely do look dry and they do almost look like paint 🙁 that is a shame because all the stuff i’ve tried from this brand so far is actually not that bad.
Their lipstick are usually good, but this year’s version of these ones are a strong pass!