My lips were flaking like a bad croissant. I was about to cave on a luxury lip oil.
Then I swiped this. The immediate relief was shocking — and it looked just as juicy.
It’s a glossy treatment oil from NYX. $12. The claim? A “drip” of intense moisture. I needed proof.
The Wand
Short, fat doe-foot — holds a ton of product.
The Shades
Sheer color. I got ‘Status Update’ — a my-lips-but-better pink.
The Feel
Not sticky. But has a real grip — doesn’t just slide off.
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It’s a cocktail of oils and humectants. The press release talks hydration, but here’s the real deal.
- Raspberry Oil: Softens and gives that subtle tint
- Cloudberry Oil: Fatty acids to repair the barrier
- Hyaluronic Acid: Pulls water in — plumps from within
- Vitamin E: The antioxidant workhorse to protect
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Thick. Syrupy. It *coats* — you feel it lay down a slick, cushiony film instantly. Scent is a faint, sweet berry. Gone in 20 seconds.
After a week, my lips stopped feeling tight by 3 PM. The surprise? It works better if you *don’t* constantly reapply. Let it do its job.
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Flaking stopped in 4 days. Lips feel bouncier. It’s not a permanent fix — you still need it — but it’s a major upgrade from balm.
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This is the only drugstore lip oil I’ll repurchase. It makes high-end versions feel like a scam.