NYX, come to the FRONT!!! I tried the Nyx Lip Lingerie lip liner stain, and my life has been changed. Now, one thing about me, I know my lipliner. I have tried dozens of warm tones, some cool tones, peel off, smudge proof, precision, you name it, and nothing comes close to what I’ve found.

A few months ago, I tried the Fenty Beauty Lip Liner in “Brown’d Out”. This item retails for $22 and was worth every penny. It was the perfect brown, creamy, rich, and long-wearing (a solid six to eight hours). We were inseparable, that is, of course, until I tried to sharpen it, and I had to fight for my life. I then opted to remove the end and push the product up with a Q-tip. My dream lipliner had one fatal flaw. After 3 months, it was time to say “goodbye” and pick up something new.

Next, I tried Morphe’s Trendsetter. It retails for $7. It’s basically a less intense version of browned out, a third of the price, and I could actually sharpen it. I liked it so much I purchased another immediately. I love this lip pencil, and I still have it and use it on certain occasions. It’s been my go-to lip liner for the last 6 months, and in that time I’ve really gotten to know the formula. This liner cannot handle lip oils or masks, think Clarins, Summer Fridays, Laneige, Essence. After about an hour under a gloss or lip oil, the edges begin to blur and lose structure. But when it’s on, it’s ON and photographs incredibly well. I would say this is a perfect on-the-go liner, amazing for overlining and full makeup looks, and I wouldn’t take it further than that.

Now for my new favorite. I was heading to work, and I had a bit of extra time, so I stopped at Ulta. I wanted something less overwhelming than the Sacheu Lip Stain, with the darkness of the Fenty and the convenience of the Morphe Trendsetter, and I FOUND IT! The Nyx Lip Lingerie has a fine tip that allows for precise application, and I can get those heart lines I like. I will say if you’re an aggressive overliner, skip this. This is for precision girls only. It applies like a precision marker, no slip, no creaminess, just sharp definition, so the overline will look a bit strange. But I wanted to simply define my cupid’s bow and work within my double lip line, so this is perfect. I apply this at 9am, and it will still be on at 6pm. This liner can handle food, excessive talking, rain, snow, and the reapplication of other products such as balms, salves, masks, and oils. It’s for the busy girl, the commuter, the chronic re-applier who is tired of checking her reflection every 30 minutes.

How I’ve been wearing it:

NYX Lip Lingerie ($12) + Summer Fridays ($24)

a glossy, hydrating balm that adds cushion and shine without disturbing long-wear liners.

NYX Lip Lingerie + Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss ($42)

a high-shine plumping gloss with a luxe finish and noticeable volume boost.

NYX Lip Lingerie + Burt’s Bees  Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm, Pomegranate ($5)

a lightweight, natural-leaning finish with subtle tint and comfortable wear.

NYX Lip Lingerie + Ruby Kisses ($3)

for a high-shine, budget-friendly gloss moment.