NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Lip IV Hydrating Glossy Lip Stain with 12HR Hydration - Espresso Soak (Brown)

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.

I love this lip gloss and stain, it’s easily one of my favorite beauty products! The color is super vibrant and stays on forever. When the gloss wears off, it leaves behind a gorgeous pinkish stain (a bit more pink than red), and I always get compliments when I wear it. Just a heads-up: because the pigment is so rich, you have to be really precise with application, if it goes on uneven, you’ll see it once it sets or is wiped off. But honestly, it’s so worth the extra care. The gloss itself is very smooth and hydrating which I love. Absolutely obsessed!

I got the berry thirsty color and it is gorgeous! I don’t do dramatic eye makeup so I like to add a pop of berry color to my lips. While the color lasted a long time after eating and drinking, it did rub off little by little. However, my lips never felt dry. It did stain my lips but left an awkward deeper lip liner stain (this may be user error though).Note that the pictures reflect a 7hr period without any reapplication or blotting. I would not recommend this if you are just looking for a stain, but if you’re heart is more set on long-lasting color without reapplications all day, then this a great value for the money!

I've been wearing makeup for 25 years and this is the best lip product I've tried:• truly hydrating; my lips are unbelievably soft all day when I use this • great initial color, with long lasting stain after just 15 minutes • excellent value for the price I genuinely can't think of any negatives. I tried this because I prefer lip gloss to lipstick. I typically use a tinted chapstick because I like subtle color with moisturizer. My lips are naturally pale and dry, and I would have to apply my lip products constantly to keep them moisturized and tinted. This seemed like a good solution for all day moisture and color. I'm beyond pleased with it!The picture labeled "15 minutes after application" is just of the tint. I gently wiped off extra product (so there was maybe a tiny bit still on my lips) in order to show only the tint.

Very nice lip gloss. It’s very pigmented and the color is perfect on me (very light skin tone). The consistency isn’t too sticky and feels nice on the lips. It’s quite thick so you don’t need to use too much. I like this lip gloss better than some high end brands. It’s definitely a good value.