Color family
In the current swatch, Sugar High reads as soft rose-brown. The #b08987 reference gives it a rosy direction without pushing it into a deeper berry or plum effect.
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Sugar High
Shade reference
Sugar High
Sugar High is a soft rose-brown gloss with a rosy effect that stays gentler than the deeper mauve and berry Butter Gloss shades.
Shade profile
- Product
- NYX Butter Gloss
- Shade
- Sugar High
- Finish
- Glossy
- Coverage
- Sheer to medium / pigmented gloss
- Color family
- Soft rose-brown gloss
Color analysis
Where Sugar High sits in color space
Warm or cool?
Sugar High is balanced: rosier than beige-brown glosses, but less purple than the mauve and berry shades. Brown liner can make it feel more neutral.
How it wears
Butter Gloss has translucency, so Sugar High may soften on the lips. On naturally deeper lips, it can read as a subtle rosy gloss rather than a high-contrast shade.
Nearby Butter Gloss shades
How Sugar High compares
Sugar High is the softer rose-brown option among the Butter Gloss shades mapped here. Bit of Honey and Tiramisu move more mauve, while Fudge Me and Madeleine move more beige-brown.
Bit of Honey
Deeper and more muted rose-mauve than Sugar High.
Brownie Drip
Rosier and more pink-brown than Sugar High.
Fudge Me
More beige-brown and neutral than Sugar High.
Praline
More muted and browner, while Sugar High stays softer and rosier.
Tiramisu
More mauve and pink-purple than Sugar High.
Madeleine
Lighter and more beige-brown than Sugar High.
Who might like Sugar High?
- People who want a soft rose-brown gloss.
- People who want something rosier than beige-brown glosses.
- People who want less mauve depth than Bit of Honey or Tiramisu.
- People who like a gentle rosy gloss with a sheer glossy finish.
If Sugar High feels too soft on its own, use a rosy-brown liner for definition. If it feels too rosy, a neutral brown liner can make the gloss feel more grounded.
Lip liner pairings
Use liner to set the direction
Sugar High can lean rosy, brown, or softly mauve depending on what sits underneath it. Choose the liner based on whether you want a soft match, more structure, or a cooler rosy effect.
Soft rosy-brown liner
Keeps Sugar High in a soft rose-brown direction while adding definition.
Neutral brown liner
Makes the gloss feel more grounded if the rosy tone looks too bright.
Muted mauve liner
Pulls Sugar High slightly cooler and closer to the rose-mauve family.
Suggested liner matches
These lip liners are at least 10% darker than Sugar High and ranked by undertone proximity, depth, and saturation.
BeeperColourPop / Lippie Pencilslightly deeper warm brown liner for tonal structureMaisonNYX / Suede Matte Lip Linerslightly deeper warm brown liner for tonal structureMoonwalkNYX / Suede Matte Lip Linerslightly deeper warm brown liner for tonal structureCappuccinoRimmel London / Lasting Finish 8HR Lip Linerslightly deeper warm brown liner for tonal structure
For more liner context, see Pink Lip Liners, Brown Lip Liners, and Purple Lip Liners.
Dupes and similar shades
I would not treat any shade as an exact NYX Butter Gloss Sugar High dupe without direct swatches. Similar shades should be compared by depth, rose versus brown balance, opacity, and gloss finish.
The closest comparisons will probably come from soft rose-brown, muted rose, and rosy beige-brown glosses rather than deep berry or caramel glosses.
FAQ
What color is NYX Butter Gloss Sugar High?
NYX Butter Gloss Sugar High appears to be a soft rose-brown gloss based on the #b08987 shade reference. It is rosier than beige-brown shades, but softer than deeper mauve and berry shades.
Is NYX Butter Gloss Sugar High warm or cool toned?
Sugar High is balanced and soft. It is not as caramel-warm as Caramelt, but it is also less purple than Tiramisu, Angel Food Cake, or Devil's Food Cake.
Is Sugar High lighter than Bit of Honey?
Yes. Sugar High reads softer and lighter, while Bit of Honey has a deeper muted rose-mauve effect.
Is NYX Butter Gloss Sugar High an everyday gloss?
Yes. Sugar High can work as an everyday gloss if you like soft rose-brown shades with a glossy finish.
What lip liner goes with NYX Sugar High?
Sugar High can pair with soft rosy-brown liner for a cohesive look, neutral brown liner for structure, or muted mauve liner if you want a cooler rosy effect.
Is NYX Butter Gloss Sugar High good for deeper skin?
On deeper skin or naturally deeper lips, Sugar High may read as a soft rosy gloss. A deeper brown or rosy-brown liner can add definition if the gloss looks too subtle alone.