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SuperStay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick

SuperStay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick

by Maybelline

value-oriented
US

Product Variations

Trend Summary

This product is a perfect embodiment of the 'High-Shine & Luminous Textures' trend, offering a glossy look without sacrificing the longevity of a liquid lipstick.

Key Features

  • High-shine vinyl finish
  • Long-wearing formula
  • Intense color payoff

Featured In

Allure
Byrdie
Vogue (US Edition)
Harper's BAZAAR (US Edition)

Product Specifications

Product Type
Liquid Lip Color
Physical Form
Liquid
Container Shape
Standard cylindrical/round tube with a simple twist-cap.
Container Color
Clear or semi-opaque tube showing the product color, with a black or white cap.
Container Material
Standard lightweight plastic.
Applicator Type
Basic, straight flocked doe-foot applicator with a rounded tip.
Net Weight / Volume
0.12 fl oz (3.5 ml)
Finish
Semi-Gloss / Satin Shine.
Texture
Smooth, slightly thin liquid.
Wear Time
Up to 8 hours.
Key Features
- Smudge-Resistant Formula: Reduces transfer during light activities. - Lasting Color: Provides a pigmented look that stays for hours. - Instant Sheen: Delivers a noticeable shine upon application. - One-Coat Color: Good pigmentation in a single swipe.
Application Method
Apply to clean, dry lips. Let dry for 30-60 seconds.
Scent
Unscented or a very light, generic sweet scent.
Key Ingredients
- Isododecane - Dimethicone - Trimethylsiloxysilicate - Basic film-forming polymers

Differentiation Strategy

Differentiation is primarily achieved through cost-reduction and simplification to appeal to the value-conscious consumer. The packaging is a standard, cost-effective round tube rather than a custom square shape. The formula provides a satin or semi-gloss shine instead of a high-vinyl effect, which is less complex to formulate. The wear time is a respectable 8 hours, not the ambitious 16, and "comfort" ingredients like Vitamin E or Aloe are omitted to lower production costs. This positions the product as a straightforward, affordable entry into the shiny, long-wear trend.

Success Replication

This product retains the core trending concept of a long-wearing liquid lipstick with a non-matte, shiny finish. It focuses on delivering high-impact, saturated color that is largely smudge-resistant, which are key drivers of the liquid lipstick market's growth. The primary goal is to offer the trendy "shiny and long-lasting" combination at a highly accessible price point. By simplifying the formula to its essential long-wear components, it mirrors the primary functional appeal of the reference product.

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