During last year’s matte lipstick craze, a number of bloggers and lipstick models started plumping their lips with collagen. Why? One reason is because it was the only way to minimize matte lipstick’s most unflattering side effect: It shrivels your lips.

If you love matte lipstick but aren’t quite ready for cosmetic enhancement, though, there’s an easier solution. Earlier this summer, NARS released its “Powermatte Lip Pigment” tubes — the first matte-liquid lipstick for the brand.

It’s actually a little unfair to call Powermatte a lipstick. The formula is extremely liquid-y, like some kind of tinted water, ink, or a stain. Because of its fluid, spreadable texture, a tiny amount will completely saturate your lips. And the applicator’s pointy tip provides the perfect tool for precise application. Given matte lipstick’s unflattering reputation, I was wary of giving it a try — but after one swipe, I knew I had found my matte lipstick soulmate.