NYX Professional Makeup's Butter Gloss Candy Swirl is a limited-edition collection of five swirled versions of its best-selling Butter Gloss, priced at $6 each. It was announced in September 2023 (retailers describe it as a holiday release) with nude, pink and berry shades, sold on nyxcosmetics.com and ulta.com.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Brand | NYX Professional Makeup |
| Product | Butter Gloss Candy Swirl (limited edition) |
| Release date | September 2023 |
| Price | $6 each (USD) at launch |
| Availability | nyxcosmetics.com and ulta.com at launch; limited edition |
| Shades | 5 in the collection; 3 confirmed by name (below) |
| Finish | Non-sticky shine, medium buildable color |
| Applicator | Soft wand |
Which Candy Swirl Shades Are There?
Our announcement said there were five shades spanning nude, pink and berry. Retailer listings in search results name three:
| Shade | Color |
|---|---|
| Sprinkle | Candy pink with a hint of purple |
| Candy Apple | Berry red |
| Sweet Slushie | Raspberry red |
We couldn't confirm the names of the other two, so we haven't listed them. NYX released a separate "Swirl" set in 2024 with different shades (Peppermint, Hot Cocoa, Sugar Cookie and Holly Berry), so don't confuse the two.
What Makes It a "Swirl"?
According to retailer descriptions, the Swirl version puts two shades side by side in the tube in a spiral, like a piece of holiday candy. The formula has a silky, smooth consistency with medium color coverage and a non-sticky feel.
How Do You Wear It?
NYX's directions say to sweep the shiny gloss over the top and bottom lips with the soft wand. You can wear it alone or pair it with NYX's long-wearing Slim Lip Pencil for definition.
Our take: a $6 gloss is a low-risk way to try a holiday color. Because the shades were limited edition, they may be sold out, so check current stock before you plan around a specific shade.
What Is Confirmed, and What Is Not?
Confirmed: the $6 price, limited-edition status, application advice and retailers at launch come from NYX's announcement. The three shade names and descriptions come from retailer listings in search results.
Not confirmed: the two other shade names, current price and current availability.
September 21, 2026 update: we did not re-check NYX's or Ulta's sites, so treat this as a record of the 2023 launch.
Which shade did you collect? Tell us in the comments.
