NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Butter Gloss, Non-Sticky Lip Gloss - Sugar Glass (Clear)

Most lip glosses ask for a trade-off: shine that lasts usually means a tacky film that catches hair and feels heavy, while comfortable formulas tend to disappear within minutes. Butter Gloss from NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP in Sugar Glass takes the other route. The liquid formula has a soft, slippery texture that spreads thinly across the lips without dragging, so the finish stays smooth rather than gummy. Sugar Glass is the clear option in the range, which means it adds gloss and dimension without shifting the colour underneath. That makes it straightforward to wear alone for a bare, wet-look finish, or layered over a lipstick or liner already in your routine.

Two things worth knowing before it goes in the basket. Because Sugar Glass is clear, it contributes no pigment at all, so anyone after visible colour payoff should choose a tinted shade from the line instead. And this listing covers the gloss only. No lip liner, lipstick, or applicator brush is included in the box.

The doe-foot applicator that comes attached to the cap is worth a moment of attention before the first use. Wiping off any excess gloss from the wand before applying keeps the layer thin and even, which helps the non-sticky quality come through as intended. A single pass from the centre of the upper lip outward is usually enough for a glossy result without buildup. For layering, applying it as a final step over a fully dried lipstick gives the clearest and longest-lasting effect, since the gloss has a clean base to sit on rather than mixing into wet pigment underneath.

In terms of format, a lip gloss in liquid form with a wand applicator is more portable and less fussy than a pot-style gloss that requires a separate brush, which makes this a practical choice for keeping in a bag and reapplying on the go. When comparing gloss options in this category, the key variable to check is the finish weight: some clear glosses are thicker and sit visibly on top of the lip, while a formula described as soft and slippery, as this one is, tends to feel less noticeable during wear. Store the tube upright with the cap fully closed to prevent the formula from thickening or drying at the wand over time.