NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Lip IV Hydrating Glossy Lip Stain Long-Lasting Tinted Vegan Formula with 12 HR Hydration -

Instant favorite, I want to put this on all the time! I usually dislike lipgloss, and bought this because I wanted a stain that didn't feel as dry as some do. But the gloss is also fantastic -- it doesn't have that sticky feel, it doesn't attract hair, and it feels so incredibly hydrating from the minute I put it on. It does very slightly feather into my vertical wrinkles around my mouth (they are fairly deep, since I'm nearly fifty and smoked most of my life), but nothing near as much as other glossy lipsticks and glosses, and I have to really examine myself up close to even notice. If I wipe off the gloss after ten minutes to just wear the stain, it doesn't look like it went into those lines at all. The stain lasts me about 8 hours (depending on what I eat -- greasy things will ofc remove it faster), but I honestly want to reapply the gloss at that point anyway. It also comes off evenly -- I haven't had the issue of color staying bright and solid all around my lips, but being gone in the middle. The smell (and taste) is similar to coconut oil -- faint coconut, and very "natural" -- not the cloying fake coconut smell you get in some cosmetics. With its being so hydrating (I feel it work better than most of my lip care products, including the famous LaNeige lip sleeping mask -- and yeah, I tried putting it on before bed, and the glossy look and hydrating feeling were still there the next morning), and so versatile, I think this is about the best value for your money you can get. Small downside: the color swatches don't feel super accurate -- even those where they show all colors on different skin tones. I expected this to be a bit more muted and more pink, and instead this color ended up being bright red, like a true bright red lip, which is a bit less wearable. The stain is fine, but also veers red. I have pale olive skin, and my lips aren't very naturally colored, so any stain definitely shows up bright, and that's fine, but a red lip isn't always the best choice for a daytime look, so I wish the name and the swatches would be a little more accurate. I will be buying more colors, though, cause I love it just that much. Read more

Hydrating, lovely gloss look, stays for a long time, even with eating and drinking and when the shine fades, it still leaves a beautiful color on the lips and leaves the lips soft. Favorite lip gloss/stick and great value for money, better than a lot of high end similar products. Read more

I love the NYX lip stain! This is my second one. The only complaint is that they seem to leave my lips drier. So I try to let it dry down and use chapstick or lip balm over it. Overall though, the color is so pretty, the texture is good, it dries down pretty quick and leaves a tint on for hours. It doesn’t seem to last all day, but I’d say a good 3-4, maybe 5 hours. The colors are beautiful! I’ve had this one and the bubblegum! Read more

I bought this because I wanted something easy to put on in the morning before work. Lipsticks are too drying for me so I wanted it to feel very comfortable on my lips and to hydrate them the color stays on for 4 to 6 hours and even then you still have the stain showing. It’s very hydrating and no sticky feeling. You could put on the lip and pat it off with tissue to reveal the stain. If that is all you want the stain is a much different tint than the lip color there is no special scent, which is fine with me because I tried to avoid scents because they are not good for you. It taste fine, like nothing. The applicator is nice and easy to use. You do habe to look and the mirror and make sure you are applying correctly because if you leave a gap it will be noticeable. I do wish that the color names were printed on the front of product instead of the removable barcode tag. Read more

If you’re interested in Splash ‘N Spice, please be aware that the actual color is more neutral than pictured on the models. I thought it might be because of my natural lip color, but when I compared the product on the applicator wand with the pictures, the actual product does not have the hint of “spice” color I was expecting. When applied, it made my lips look a bit dead. Lol. So if you’re looking for a neutral color that’s slightly on the cooler side, this might work. The scent is very light, with just a hint of coconut. There’s not much staying power. I do like the texture and how it feels on my lips — hydrating, smooth, and pigmented — not very sticky. I just wish the actual color matched the photos. Read more

I love this product. It’s a bit thin so a little goes a long way when applying and the applicator works well. As a gloss it’s not sticky at all, and it leaves a great matte stain when blotted or as it wears. The color is true to the photos and it doesn’t have a noticeable smell. The product is small, but right for the price and fits easily in my smallest clutch. Will buy again. Read more

Im really liking this product, NYX Lip IV Hydrating Glossy Lip Stain, color #2, Hydra Honey. I am happy with most everything it claims to achieve. The quality is great, as is the color pigment. Goes on smoothly and feels good, not sticky. It has staying power (the key is to let it set) though I didn’t get 12 hours out of it. More like 8 hours, for me. But In all fairness, I did drink coffee and ate some fries. I’m including 2 photos, one after application, second, 5 hours later. Hope this helps. Read more

I LOVE this lip stain! The stain goes on as a very bold, dark gloss that looks pretty brown. After leaving it on for 10+ minutes, I normally wipe it off with a dry cotton round and it leaves a very pretty stain on my lips. It doesn't have a strong smell or taste after it's wiped off and normally lasts around 6 hours. I'm not really sure that it's hydrating, but I normally top it with another gloss. But, it's a good stain for the price point and hasn't run out after using it for a month straight. Read more