ColorStay Suede Ink Lipstick, Tunnel Vision

I’ve been looking for a new long-lasting matte lipstick and the ColorStay Suede by Revlon was recommended to me; I’m so glad it was. This is an exceptional lipstick and I love it. I chose the ‘Hot Girl’ shade, which is slightly orange toned but flattering to my pale skin tone. It is narrower than a regular lipstick, and its chisel tip gives simple and accurate results without the need of a brush. It has a smooth texture, and went on smoothly and evenly with great coverage and no gaps or patchiness. I didn’t even need to use a lip-liner to get a crisp result. I wore this lipstick on a tough day of train travel, drinking from cans and bottles, two meals (including spaghetti) and a hot environment, and it still looked good at the end of the day with even wear and no touch ups. It didn’t dry my lips out, bleed, or smudge. It is the best performing lipstick I’ve ever tried and great value for money.

I’ve tried two shades of the ColorStay Suede Ink Lipstick (Feed The Flame and Gut Instinct) and while the overall formula is excellent, the results do vary depending on the shade. In terms of performance, the wear time is impressive across both colours. Once set, the lipstick lasts for hours with very little transfer and minimal fading. It feels lightweight for a long-wear matte and isn’t overly drying, which is a big plus for this type of formula. Gut Instinct is the standout for me. The colour is beautiful and very flattering, and it matched my expectations perfectly. It applies smoothly and evenly in one layer with no patchiness, and looks great throughout the day without needing frequent touch-ups. I’m genuinely very happy with this shade and would happily repurchase it. Feed The Flame, however, was more disappointing in comparison. The colour leans much more coral or orangey-red than the vibrant true red shown in the product images. It’s still a nice shade, just not what I was expecting. I also found the coverage to be less smooth on first application and it needed some layering to even it out, especially on drier areas. Overall, the formula itself is long-lasting, comfortable and high quality, but shade accuracy and initial coverage can vary. I would strongly recommend Gut Instinct, while Feed The Flame may suit those who prefer warmer, coral-toned reds rather than a true bold red.

Nice colour. Texture is alright and good value for money as I got it on a deal. It is a lovely burnt orange with red mix which is lovely. It does stay on but if you eat anything it does wear off very quickly

Love this lipstick. Easy to apply and stays in place. If u want 'glossier' finish, simply apply gloss over top. I prefer more natural matt finish, and stays in place for long time

Lovely colour but definitely not colour stay. Also dries out the lips

I’m always on the lookout for a lipstick that’s easy to apply, not watery, transfer‑proof, and available in great shades — and I think I may have finally found my holy grail. The colours are gorgeous, it applies smoothly, and truly lasts for ages. It doesn’t transfer onto cups or glasses, which is a huge win. I even fell asleep with it on one night, and it was still perfectly in place the next morning. For the price, the performance is genuinely impressive, and I’d happily recommend it.

Colour does not stay

Very dry lipstick and has a high pigment which is good . Colour good for a brown lipstick.