Color Elixir Lip Lacquer by Maybelline vs Colorstay Moisture stain by Revlon

I went to London last January and bought some lippies. The Maybelline Lip Lacquers looked similar to Revlon’s Moisture stain so I decided to try them and compare.

Price: 6,99£ for Lip Lacquer by Maybelline, 5£ on sale (otherwise 7,99£) for Moisture stain by Revlon.

Color Elixir lip lacquer by Maybelline

Texture and scent: 

Maybelline: The lacquers smell very sweet (maybe vanilla). They have creamy, non-sticky texture. They feel moisturizing; they look very shiny and smooth lips nicely. When they dry they feel very light weight and confortable.

Color Elixir lip lacquer by Maybelline

Revlon: Moisture stain lipstick doesn’t have any scent. It has creamy, non-sticky texture comparable to Maybelline’s lacquer and it feels moisturizing just like other ones. It gives less shine compared to Maybelline’s lacquer (right after the application) but at the end, when they dry, they look quite similar. For both of them the shine wears off after some time and you get semi matt look. I had little bit of problem with the Revlon’s application; it took some layers to even out the colour on my lips.

Color Elixir lip lacquer in colour 105 Petal Blush and 120 Fuchsia Flouris by Maybelline

Colours: 

Maybelline: 11 shades are offered in the UK. I bought 105 Petal Blush (light warm pink) and 120 Fuchsia Flouris (bright fuchsia).

Revlon: 8 shades are offered in the UK. I bought 001 India Intrigue (berry colour).

Colorstay Moisture stain by Maybelline

Longevity: 

In case of Maybelline I tested the darker colour, 120 Fuchsia Flouris, as it was easier to detect flaws (for ex. bleeding). It lasted long time, left behind little bit of stain so I didn’t have to reapply it unless I ate. It didn’t bleed and looked ok even though less shiny after a while.

Colorstay Moisture stain by Maybelline

Revlon: It worked similarly to Maybelline, it left little bit of stain behind and I didn’t have to reapply unless I ate. It didn’t bleed and looked nice as well.

Colorstay Moisture stain in colour 001 India Intrigue by Revlon

Final verdict: both products are quite nice but there has to be only one winner. I like Maybelline lacquers slightly more since they apply easier, they are shinier right after the application and the price is better too (unless you get Revlon on sale like me). Anyway they are very similar and I think the final choice at the end will depend on the shades the brands offer and shades you like.