Let me start by saying I've tried A LOT of lip stains in my life, and this one? It's a rollercoaster. The first time I used the XOXO shade (recommended by their quiz - which is genius btw), I was shook. That natural 'my lips but better' tint lasted through my morning coffee, lunch salad, and even survived my mask during errands. No transfer, no fading - just perfect MLBB vibes.

The application process feels like a science experiment gone right. You paint on this metallic blue goop (so satisfying), wait 30 seconds like you're defusing a bomb, then wipe away to reveal... magic. Pro tip: Keep makeup wipes handy for cleanup because this stuff stains everything EXCEPT your water bottle (bless).

Now the not-so-great: Dry lip gang beware! On days when my lips weren't exfoliated to perfection, the color clung to dry patches like glitter at a rave - not cute. And while most shades last 6+ hours on me, eating anything oily makes it disappear faster than my willpower near chocolate.

The Glamorous shade? Absolute fire for date night - that red stays PUT through dinner and drinks (tested extensively). But Whimsical is my daily driver - gives that 'just ate a popsicle' flush that makes me look alive before coffee.

Final verdict? Worth the hype IF you prep your lips properly and don't expect miracles from the darker shades. For natural-looking color that survives apocalypse-level days? 10/10 would stain again.