ColorStay Ultimate Suede™ Lipstick Reviews

I previously purchased a Revlon gift set that contained two different shades of these Ultimate Suede Lipsticks and I have used them on and off for several months now. These lipsticks do apply beautifully and easily, but I find the finish a bit tacky and sticky, and the overall finish isn't quite matte. This lipstick takes a while to set and dry, and I would say it's more semi-matte and not the "powdery" true matte finish I prefer. My favourite thing about this lipstick is that it does last almost the whole day and the colour doesn't smudge or bleed into my lip lines. However it is very drying and and at the end of the day when I remove it, I find my lips are quite flaky and chapped.

The positives are that there is a large selection of shades, and some beautiful berry and red shades that look very natural and aren't too bright. The price is average so you can pick up more than one tube. You also don't really need to apply a lot as the formula is quite pigmented and there's really no need for touch-ups during the day. However I find it I can't wear this lipstick everyday as it really does dry out my lips.

I have used Revlon Colorstay Lipstick for many years. I absolutely love it and honestly rarely wear anything else, I have it in a wide range of colours, from pinks, though plums and naturally Revlon Red and its variants. Occasionally I Lash out and get something different and last shimmer was sporting a lovely peach for a change,

The staying power of this lipstick is second to none. I generally put it on in the morning.... And that's it. I can get through a busy work day on one coat of lipstick. It's extraordinary! Of course, I always carry my lipstick with me just in case, but rarely need to touch it up. The only time I might reapply is when I have eaten something oily. I find that is the one thing that can lessen its lifespan. It's true that it is quite a dryish lipstick, so if you like well moisturised lips then it may not be for you. I personally have become quite used to this and it really doesn't bother me. You may think because it is quite dryish that you will suffer during winter with dry lips, I have also not found this to be a problem as it seems having that lipstick later is enough to keep the winter nasties at bay, at least for me.

I cannot recommend this lipstick highly enough. The colours are beautiful and rich and there is plenty of them to choose from. Love the staying power. Am yet to find a lipstick that equals it. Easy to remove with a cleanser especially for long wearing make-up. Love, love, love it.

I tried this lipstick years ago as one of my first when I began exploring beyond the world of lip glosses, and it has remained one of my favourites. The shade Backstage is still my go-to vampy winter shade, it's a perfect balance between dark red / berry without pushing me outside my comfort zone.

The stick is skinnier than a traditional lipstick shape, which I think makes it easier to apply, particularly when using a dark or bright shade.

I also have it in a few other shades, and they all wear beautifully, even when eating and drinking. There is the need to re-apply after a few hours, but for a lipstick I'm perfectly happy with that.

I picked up three of these lipsticks in a little giftset from priceline. Always up for trying new lip products, so was excited to get these at a bargain price.

The set came with a super cute little heart shaped compact mirror and three shades. The bright red 'Finale', a Pinky 'Iconic' and a peachy nude shade 'Socialite'.
The red wasn't a true red and was a little too orange for me, the pink looked like something shiny from 2004 but the nude was actually a fairly pleasant "My lips but better" shade. Not too bad.

I decided to try the bright red "Finale" first. The first thing I noticed was how sheer the colours were. Normally I like my reds nice and pigmented. This went on nicely, but felt more like a glossy balm. Was a little perplexed thinking about how this slippery, satiny stuff would last. And then it dried. and dried and dried. and sucked every drop of moisture out of my lips.

Oh but it got better!

Then it begun to flake!

In the space of about half an hour. Definitely not what I expected from a lipstick that advertises itself as "long lasting". The only place it lasted more than an hour was right in the corners of my lips, where it stubbornly refused to budge. So I had no lipstick left in the middle, flaky dry patches and gross blobs of colour at the corners of my mouth. WOW SO ELEGANT.

I wear red lipstick every single day. I exfoliate and moisturise my lips. I use a good quality lipliner. These lipsticks were just terrible.

Good thing the compact mirror that came in the set was cute.
and I am glad I got these stupidly cheap as part of a gift set. I'd be really cranky if I'd paid full price for these.

Sorry revlon. Enough with the long wear lipsticks.

Brand Response:
Dear Stickyskip,
Thanks for reaching out to us here. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your opinion with us, as we always take consumer feedback seriously. Rest assured knowing your comments have been relayed to the team internally, so they can be taken into consideration when next reviewing our product line. To talk to us in further detail, please give us a ring on 1800 025 488 or email us at contact.aus@revlon.com. Thanks, Revlon Australia & New Zealand xx

Revlon Color Stay Ultimate Suede Lipstick comes in transparent plastic packing which looks ok. I own three shades Backstage, Couture and Preview. All of them are pigmented and feels smooth upon application.

These lipsticks are creamy on application and provide medium to full coverage. I also find that the colour gets dark on my lips after few minutes of application. These are truly long lasting lipsticks but they are not very moisturising and tend to dry lips. These lipsticks are not true to its colour, as the colour looks light in the tube but it gets dark on application. Preview shade looks nice pink but upon application it converted into dark pink. So when you will buy these you need to be careful. 

Overall Revlon Color Stay Ultimate Suede lipsticks are good for those who are looking for long pasting lipsticks. I will not recommend it for those who have dry lips as they are not very moisturising like all long lasting lipsticks.

I was so impressed with the Revlon Color Stay Ultimate Suede Lipsticks by how long lasting they are and how perfect the colours are. I have the shades 035 "backstage", 050 "Couture, and 070 "Preview" and I think they are perfect for any occasion. The lipsticks last 8+ hours with one good application and doesn't budge throughout the day even with eating or drinking. By far my favourite aspect of these lipsticks are that they don't leave a wet or sticky finish but rather a matte finish without looking dry or cracked - so suede perfectly describes them!
The lipstick itself goes on smooth and creamy and leaves your lips looking velvety and moisturised. The Ultimate Suede Lipsticks are almost the equivalent of a lip stain in that the colour actually seems to sink into your lips, so much so you'll need a good makeup remover to get them off. I actually really like these lipsticks for that reason because it means I don't have to be constantly checking if my lips still look neat or to reapply regularly because they are super long lasting and absolutely worth a try!

Purchased this product half price in the shade Socialite.
The shade is very similar to my natural lip colour so I can't quite comment on how pigmented it is, but it was ideal for 'no makeup makeup'.

While the product felt creamy on application, it made my lips appear dry after an hour or so of wearing it.

I initially tried this lipstick using the tester for that product and then went for other shopping...and to my surprise I found that it lasted on my lips even after drinking and eating...which was not my experience with most other lippes that I have.

I was very impressed that it lasted even after 8 hours(though the lipstick fades away at the inner part of the lips, the trick lies in choosing the right colour for your skin tone) so bought it the very next day and I'm wearing it everyday...and yes all day
Very happy with my purchase

Choose the colour that suits your skin colour- so that even if the lipstick fades away in the inner part of the lips, if you choose the right colour then it won't look odd, as it would be more or less your lip colour

This is the ultimate lipstick for everyday wear and is my lipstick staple. I have every shade. After buying the first (trendsetter) the addiction had begun! Trendsetter and Muse are my favourite bright shades (it also comes in many more natural shades.) Glides on well, long-lasting (over 12 hours) and survives everyday wear including eating and drinking. This lipstick not only provides colour it also prevents the lips from become dried out and leaves them looking plump and moist. On top of all these perks it is also a cinch to remove. A must buy for everyone!