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NYC New York Color Cosmetics Smooch Proof 16HR Lip Stain
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7.3 ratings.
7.3 user reviews.
NYC New York Color Cosmetics Smooch Proof 16HR Lip Stain Reviews
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Meh
TWMichello (160 reviews)
I have to be honest, I didn't like this product very much. It was alright when I didn't have any other lip stains on hand, but the staying power wasn't very impressive. Plus, it seemed to transfer. I don't remember the name of the color, but I got the brightest red I could find. I actually prefer the Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain because it doesn't transfer, doesn't dry out as quickly for me, lasts longer, and includes a lip balm at the other end. It is a little pricier, but I feel it's worth it. I purchased this for quite cheap in Work It Plum. While the colour itself is subtle and natural looking.. this does not last at all! In the above swatch photo I compared it will Revlons Just Bitten stain. After around 15 minutes I wiped gently with a damp cloth to test which would prevail. The NYC one disappeared 95% percent, while Revlon's disappeared 30%. One positive this about these, are that the felt tip is much more fine compared to other stain such as the Cover Girl and Revlon ones. Though these are cheap, they do not last that long on my lips nor hand in a test. I would not recommend or repurchase. I bought the color "persistent pink" and I admit that I loved the color so much. It's a clean pretty pink that you rarely get with lip stains plus it smells good and it actually lasts long. However, the marker tip dried so fast. I was irritated that no color would come out after I used it twice. I don't know, maybe I got a crappy one? The color selection looked amazing, but how can I use something that'll dry out in less than two days? — 4 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 2 people said helpful
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MAJOR Disappointment
KBENNETT (1 reviews)
I was excited to try this, since I use a lot of their other products, and they're all reasonably priced. I put it on 1st thing when I got home (excited to see how long it would really work). MAJOR disappointment: I even waited a 1/2 hour before eating or drinking anything to give it time to set, and after I was done eating dinner ... looked in the mirror, and not a trace of the lip"stain" left on my lips. Major waste of money, and the applicator doesn't hold it's shape, making it awkward to apply evenly. It also smells like a Sharpie ... phew! (I bought this in the Never Ending Nude shade). — 3 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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Nice
theseattlesound (143 reviews)
This seemed to last me all day, maybe not exactly 16 hrs. =. but it was still better than I expected especially for this product. The colors are great, it can be as dramatic as you want. The colors are buildable, very bright if you pack it on. Doesn't smell like the other drugstore brands — 10 months, 3 weeks agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 5 of 6 people said helpful
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cool product!
venenumletalis (86 reviews)
it's a pretty cool product. I like that it really stays only on the lips and is matte. I got it in Champagne Stain, and the color is a bit too bright if applied with the applicator onto bare lips. I like applying it on a thin coat of chapstick- just touch my lips here and there and blend with the finger. This way lips look more moist and the color is sheer and not too bright, and still lasts pretty long without staining anything. I also like the color much more that way, really freshens up my complexion. Very good product for the price, will definitely try the persistent pink one next. — 1 year, 1 month agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 3 of 3 people said helpful
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Last & Lasts
runee89 (243 reviews)
This is probably the best lip stain I have tried to date. I have never had a problem with lip stains drying out my lips & this was no exception. This is highly pigmented & the color payoff is amazing so you can have a sheer look or a more dramatic one. The amazing thing about this was that it actually lasted more than 16 hours on me ( I know I'd think I was lying too). I put it on around 10 am & didn't need to reapply. I ate, talked, drank, showered, brushed my teeth & by the end of the day it was still there. I even went to bed with it on since I couldn't get it off & it was still there the next morning (although it did finally fade to a just-ate-a-Popsicle look). The only things I could think would bother someone is that the color selection seems to be rather small & the stain it self has a strong scent. That usually bothers me but it goes away after a few seconds once it's fully dry. — 11 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 7 of 7 people said helpful
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Love! A non-drying lip stain!
mkgx7 (97 reviews)
This is the only lip stain I've tried that has not dried out my lips! Granted, I've only tried drugstore lip stains since the first one I tried disappointed me so much and I didn't want to waste money on more of them... I read the reviews for this one and was pretty skeptical. I had not heard very many good things about NYC cosmetics before. This totally blew my mind though. My lips weren't dried, cracked, or anything after my entire day! All with the lightweight color of lip stain. I love this product. — 1 year, 2 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 7 of 9 people said helpful
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BEST LIP STAIN EVER!
maya_brannan (17 reviews)
I would've never thought that NYC would beat out all the other brands...even high end ones like Laura Mercier. I only purchased this one because I didn't have any lip products and ran into a ghetto Wal-Mart and this was the only thing closest to the color I needed and I only had a couple of bucks with me. Boy! It was soo worth the whole $3 I spent on it. At least, i think it was $3. I don't remember exactly how much it was. Anyway, I got my color in Smooch Proof and it came off so beautiful. It was kinda funny because it's like a giant magic marker. My niece thought I was using one (lol). My favorite part about this stain is that, it actually lives up to it's name! This is the ONLY product that I've come across that has done for me what the label and packaging promised. The label is called "Smooch Proof" and once it dried, it was smooch proof. And it states that it lasts for 16 hours. Now, I didn't actually count the minutes, but it did last me from the beginning of a work day all the way to the end of the day right when I was taking my makeup off at night, so I know it lasts for at least 12 hours, which is good enough for me. And most of all....IT ACTUALLY IS A LIP STAIN! It's not a gloss, not a lipstick, not a lipbalm, etc. It does stain your lips (but in a good way) and contrary to what others say, I love the scent. I'm going back to get more because I love this product and is my favorite from NYC. — 3 months, 2 weeks agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 4 of 4 people said helpful
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top-notch drugstore brand stain!
scarlettlovesmakeup (8 reviews)
the color is very true to the pen's color, which i love. the tip makes it super easy to line along the edges of your lips and then fill in! i just wish it was a tiny bit less watery - sometimes the middle fades faster than the edges. — 4 months, 2 weeks agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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Drying and Uneven
Fairlight (11 reviews)
This dried out my lips, and the color settled unevenly onto my mouth no matter how much I tried to blend it. After an hour of wearing it, there would be a strange ring of color on my lips, like I had been eating a popsickle or drinking punch. It was not flattering and did not give me the polished look I wanted. — 5 months, 3 weeks agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 3 people said helpful
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Don't waste your time! Not for women with full lips
Pegziboo (8 reviews)
Didn't even have it a week and it dried out. The actual stain is not true to the tube advertised color. The tip makes it difficult to stain your upper lip correctly. I've never been more disappointed. Not worth it to try again. — 5 months, 3 weeks agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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