Okay, so I finally caved and tried this viral lip stain after seeing it EVERYWHERE on social media. Here's my real talk review after using Whimsical for two weeks!

First impression: The blue gel formula looks wild when you apply it! I felt like a sci-fi character for those 30 seconds. The applicator makes it super easy to get precise lines - major plus for someone like me who can't even draw straight with a ruler.

The color payoff is no joke. Whimsical gives me that perfect 'my lips but better' rosy nude that actually lasts through my morning coffee AND lunch. I will say it works better if you exfoliate first - dry patches will show through.

Pro tip: Start with just 30 seconds for a subtle stain, or leave it longer (up to 2 mins) for more intensity. I made the mistake of going full 4 minutes the first time and looked like I'd been sucking on cherry popsicles!

It does tingle slightly when setting, but nothing painful. And unlike some stains, there's zero weird taste or smell. Big win for sensitive lip folks like me!

The only con? It's not completely budge-proof if you're eating greasy foods (RIP my burger dreams). But for normal wear? This stuff stays put better than any stain I've tried before.

Final verdict: Worth the hype IF you prep your lips properly. Already planning to try XOXO next!