MAYBELLINE SuperStay 24 2-Step Liquid Lipstick Very Cranberry — Long‑Lasting Pigmented Ruby Red with Conditioning Balm

MAYBELLINE SuperStay 24 2-Step Liquid Lipstick in Very Cranberry delivers a highly pigmented, long-wear liquid color that sets and locks in moisture with a conditioning balm for bold ruby-red lips.

This two-in-one tube combines a color layer with a separate moisturizing step to give lipstick-like intensity, gloss-like glide, and balm-like comfort. The Micro-Flex formula is engineered to apply smoothly, resist fading and transfer, and maintain a vibrant finish through a full day of wear. Designed for precision application and easy layering, the system offers a simple routine: swipe on the color, wait to set, then seal with the conditioning balm.

How does the 2-step system work for long-lasting color?

The SuperStay 24 formula applies as a pigmented liquid that dries down to a durable film, then the second-step balm locks in hydration without smudging the set color. This separation of color and moisture helps maintain intensity while preventing the typical flaking or feathering of longwear lip products.

• Step 1—precision applicator deposits highly pigmented micro-flex color.
• Allow about two minutes for the color to set into a long-wear film.
• Step 2—apply the conditioning balm to add shine and lasting moisture.
• Result: bold color that resists transfer, fading, and crumbling.

Will this shade and finish suit everyday wear or special occasions?

Very Cranberry is a ruby-red tone designed to read both polished and striking depending on your look. It works well for daytime glamour when applied lightly, or for evening drama when built up to full opacity.

• Sheer to full coverage depending on application layers.
• High pigment payoff for statement looks or subtle intensity when blotted.
• Moisturizing balm adds comfort for longer wear during events.
• Pairs with neutral eye makeup for balance or bold eyes for a dramatic finish.

How should I apply SuperStay 24 for best results?

Precision and patience give the best finish: use the wand to outline and fill the lips, wait for the color to set, then apply the balm to seal and hydrate. Avoid rubbing lips together while the color sets to keep edges crisp and prevent transfer.

• Use the applicator tip to define the cupid’s bow and corners first.
• Fill in the center and spread evenly for uniform coverage.
• Wait approximately two minutes for the color to dry before applying the balm.
• Reapply balm as needed to maintain comfort without disturbing the set color.

What ingredients and finish should I expect?

The product combines film-forming ingredients in the color step with emollients and waxes in the balm for lasting pigment plus conditioning. While the formula is built to reduce transfer and flaking, always check ingredients for personal sensitivities and patch-test if you have specific allergies.

• Color step includes film formers and micro-flex polymers for durable pigment.
• Balm step contains emollients, beeswax, and conditioning esters for comfort.
• Fragrance is present; product may include mica and common colorants.
• Available in a curated range of long-wear shades across the SuperStay collection.

Who this is for: shoppers who want a true long-wear lip color with a built-in moisturizing finish — ideal for busy schedules, events, or anyone who prefers a single-tube, two-step solution for high-impact color that stays put. It’s a strong choice for makeup lovers who value precise application, intense pigment, and the added comfort of a conditioning balm in one compact package.

Ingredients

STEP 1: G2417 ISODODECANE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, NYLON-611/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, LAUROYL LYSINE, C30-45 ALKYLDIMETHYLSILYL POLYPROPYLSILSEQUIOXANE, ALUMINA, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, SILICA, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHITHALATE, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, BENZYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, PARAFFIN, TIN OXIDE [+/- MAY CONTAIN MICA, CI 77891/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/IRON OXIDES, CI 15850/RED 7, CI 15985/YELLOW 6 LAKE, CI 45410/RED 28 LAKE, CI 45380/RED 22 LAKE, CI 19140/YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 42090/BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 75470/CARMINE] F.I.L. D41008/5. STEP 2: G2418 HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, OZOKERITE, HYDROGENATED STYRENE/METHYL STYRENE/INDENE COPOLYMER, CERA ALBA/BEESWAX/CIRE DABEILLE, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA/MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX/CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, TRIMETHYL PENTAPHENYL TRISILOXANE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TOCOPHEROL, BENZYL ALCOHOL. F.I.L. D412221/2.