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Welcome back to Beautyistic, where beauty gets broken down in ways that actually make sense. Have you ever wished for a lipstick that gives you bold color, insane shine, and doesn’t quit halfway through the day? That’s exactly what we’re putting to the test with the NYX Professional Makeup Shine Loud Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick in the shade Magic Maker—a dusty nude mauve that’s designed to turn heads while promising up to 16 hours of wear.
This isn’t your typical lip product. It’s a two-step system: first, you apply the base coat, which is packed with pigment and infused with lip-loving oils to keep things comfortable. Then you lock it in with the ultra-glossy top coat, which is meant to deliver that glass-like shine without the sticky mess. The formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and made with transfer-resistant technology that claims to hold up through meals, coffee, and maybe even a late-night snack raid.
When I tried this out, I wanted to see how it would handle a real day—morning coffee, work hours, a quick bite, and even chatting nonstop. The base goes on with one swipe; it’s thin but packs a punch in pigment. Once it sets, it does feel a little tacky before you apply the gloss, but the top coat really changes the game. It melts that tackiness away and gives the lips a smooth, almost vinyl-like finish. The color stayed impressively intact through eating and drinking. By the end of the day, I noticed a little wear at the inner rim of my lips, but nothing glaring.
Pros? The pigment payoff is serious—you don’t need to build it up. The shine really does last, and it’s not sticky, which is rare for a gloss-like finish. Transfer resistance is legit; my coffee mug stayed clean. Cons? You do need to reapply the top coat after several hours to refresh the shine. And if your lips are dry, the base can cling to those spots, so exfoliating beforehand makes a big difference.
Is it worth the price? For a drugstore-level brand like NYX, this sits on the slightly higher end of their lip lineup, but the performance makes sense. When you compare it to luxury long-wear glossy lipsticks, this one actually holds its own and in some cases outperforms them.
If you’re curious, a comparable product would be Maybelline’s Superstay Vinyl Ink, which gives similar glossy color but doesn’t have the same two-step lock-in system. Some may find Maybelline’s version more convenient, while others will appreciate NYX’s ability to really seal in the pigment.
Packaging-wise, it feels sturdy with a clear divider showing both ends—the pigment and the gloss—which makes it easy to see what you’re working with. The doe-foot applicator is precise enough to outline the lips without a liner, though for sharper looks I’d still pair it with one. Longevity overall holds up to NYX’s promise; it’s one of the few gloss-shine formulas I’ve tested that can take you through most of the day without requiring a full reapplication.
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Final thoughts? NYX Shine Loud in Magic Maker is for anyone who loves a high-shine lip look but refuses to compromise on staying power. It’s best suited for those who don’t mind a two-step application and are willing to prep their lips for a flawless finish. If that sounds like you, this could easily become a go-to.
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