Grid two is where the NYX Fat Oil idea gets more portable. The Fat Oil Slick Click is a lip oil balm stick, glossy, in 20 shades, made for a no-mess application. Main Character, Link In My Bio, Dm Me and In a Mood are the four here, and I like a stick for the car or a work bag because there is no wand to wipe.

Then the Lip Drip shades with the dessert names. Splash of Cream, Livin' the Cream, Losin' Cone-Trol and Sprinkle Sprinkle all keep the same high-shine oil formula as the rest of the line. They are a fun set to pick from if you like a shade name that makes you smile at the register.

How I would use them together: put a stick on first as a base for a lip that feels dry, then dab a little Lip Drip in the middle of your mouth. You get the comfort of the balm and the shine of the oil, with a tiny bit less product on the lip line.

The stick also suits days when I would rather not carry a wet wand around.

What I would skip: buying every dessert shade at once. They share a formula, so pick the name you like most, wear it for a week, and see if you keep reaching for it.

Not every lip oil needs to be NYX, and this grid is here so you can compare. Too Faced Kissing Jelly in Pina Colada is a clear oil gloss with gold shimmer and a hydrating, nonsticky feel. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Glaze Lip Oil in Glaze 1 is a Candy Apple shade with red root and jojoba oils, and it can go over lipstick. Kulfi Lassi Lips in Guava is a peony pink oil that stains, so it stays put after the shine fades.

MAC Lip Cushion in Boy Bait is a light peach nude with up to 72 hours of hydration on the label. Glossier Lip Glaze in Frosty is a clear lilac with a cooling, creamy feel. Kaja Juicy Glass in Apple Cider is a dusty red, and HUDA BEAUTY Faux Filler in Juicy Pink Lady is a sheer rosy pink jelly oil with peptides. The Oil Infusion in Dragon Fruit is a sheer pink with a fruity scent.

A test I trust: wear an oil alone for an hour. If it slides into the corners of your mouth, add a light line with a pencil first. MAC even suggests pairing its oil with a lip pencil for definition.

What I would skip: layering two rich oils at once. It looks wet in a photo but feels heavy on the mouth, and the color slips.

Start with how much color you want, then match the formula. If you want a sheer wash of shine, look at the clear and sheer names, like Pina Colada, Frosty or Dragon Fruit. If you want a little more presence, choose a named Fat Oil Lip Drip shade or a stain like Guava that lasts. A stick is the easier choice for a bag, and a wand is the easier choice for a mirror moment at home.

Whatever you pick, lips look best when they are smooth first, so a gentle balm at night helps. Apply lip oil in the middle, press your lips together, and stop there. I would rather wear one good swipe than three heavy ones.