PRODUCTS REVIEWS: NYX ROUND LIPSTICKS (DOLL, VITAMIN, EROS)

Here's a collective review for NYX ROUND LIPSTICKS IN DOLL, VITAMIN, AND EROS

PRICE: 165PHP EA.

PLACE BOUGHT: http://frenchmacaroons.multiply.com

OTHER LOCATIONS: NYX DIRECT SELLERS ONLINE

THE VERDICT:

I have already reviewed a couple of NYX round lipsticks. So for their consistency, staying power, and whatevs, please refer to my previous NYX Round Lipsticks reviews.

Doll is a deep rose shade with a brown undertone.

Top: San Paulo Bottom: Doll

The shade kinda' reminds me of San Paulo of NYX's Lip Cremes, but a tad darker.

Here's doll on the lips. True enough, this shade, when worn, reminds me of my porcelain dolls' rose- tinged lips (awww... I miss my dolls. :(()

Moving forward. Let's now review Vitamin.

Vitamin is a glazed peach shade. The finish is frost.

The shade reminds me of summer, but the finish is what I hate. I dislike frost lipsticks.

It looks nice on pictures, but in actual, It makes me look like an intergalactic female. This is good for avant- garde make- ups and for FOTDs inspired by Katy Perry's E.T. music video.

Lastly, here's Eros.

If you want a universally flattering shade of red, go for blue- based reds. And for beauties on a budget, I suggest Eros.

My most fave among the three. :)

Eros reminds me of MAC's Russian red, but only in a satin and more moisturizing finish.

If you're planning to purchase any of these shades, but have no idea what they'll look like when worn, I hope this entry helps. :)

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: NYX LIP CREMES (ANTWERP AND SAN PAULO)

Here's an initial review on NYX LIP CREMES IN ANTWERP AND SAN PAULO

PRICE: 350PHP EACH

PLACE BOUGHT: HTTP://DIGITALTRAINCASE.MULTIPLY.COM

OTHER LOCATIONS: DIRECT SELLERS ONLINE; NYX WEBSITE; CHERRYCULTURE.COM

THE VERDICT:

I love matte finishes. The finish makes colors look bolder, and it also brightens up the face more due to the generous dose of color.

When I've read on blogs about NYX's lip cremes, I knew I had to get some. It's not lipstick, and it's not gloss. It's a lip creme. Sounds juicy! I was so curious that I had to get two right away.

First, let's review Antwerp.

Antwerp is a bright coral shade.

It comes in a doe foot applicator.

Here's moi wearing Antwerp. The color's a tad softer and lighter than Bobbi Brown's Calypso Coral pot rouge. I could pretty much say that this could be a dupe for Calypso Coral.

The color gives the face a youthful, and summery glow. However, it has a tendency to make teeth appear garish.

TOP: San Paulo Bottom: Antwerp

Here's San Paulo.

San Paulo is a deep rose color, which I really like.

The doe foot applicator.

And here's the super pretty San Paulo. The color makes teeth look white, and the shade is very feminine. When applied sparingly, it can serve as a tint for the lips. Layer it on to achieve a rosy pout.

Now how does a lip creme differ from the good ol' matte lipstick. The consistency is not moisturizing. It feels like you're putting paint on your lips. But I find the dry texture of the creme odd upon application. And if you have dry lips, you might want to apply lip balm first. But I do not recommend this to people with dry lips. It renders the purpose of the "soft matte effect" useless because lip balms can add moisture and shine to it. Lastly, color pay- off is softer. Yet I find it impressive that the color pay- off is still good even if appears softer when compared to an average matte lipstick.

Staying power is impressive. When allowed to settle, the lip cremes stay put. They won't budge even if you drink, smoke, or eat. A little fading might occur, but the color is not completely removed. You may or may not opt to retouch. It also has a slight butter scent that I find delectable. You can also layer the lip creme, depending on how strong or soft you want the color pay- off to be.

Overall, it is an impressive find. It's a cheaper alternative to Anna Sui's soft matte lipsticks. And it also comes in different colors. I might buy some again. But the thing that's holding me back from repurchasing is the weird consistency of the creme.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: NYX EYESHADOW TRIO IN PURPLE/DEEP PURPLE/PRUNE+ EOTD: GRAPE SHAKE

Here's an initial review on NYX EYESHADOW TRIO IN PURPLE/DEEP PURPLE/PRUNE

PRICE: 250PHP

PLACE BOUGHT: SOMERA, GLORIETTA 5

OTHER LOCATIONS: NYX MULTIPLY DEALERS

THE VERDICT:

'Tis my first time to try NYX's eyeshadows. I was kinda' hesitant to try 'em before because I believe that I should spend for eyeshadows because expensive ones really have good quality. Perhaps it is because of some bad encounters with cheap eyeshadows that fall out, crease, smudge, and change color when applied on the lids. So instead of spending too much in finding good yet cheap eyeshadows, I decided to settle for the best ones.  I learned my lesson. The money I've wasted on cheap ones, when summed up, can buy me a pan from good brands like MAC or Laura Mercier.

This is just a gift from mom. She said that she got me this since I'm into theatre and this will come handy someday (how sweet!)

So let's review the packaging.

The small mirror on top which enables you to see the shades is pretty convenient. That way, you wouldn't up purchasing the wrong palette, or a palette that you will not like, and will end up not using. It also comes with a sponge tip applicator.

Well, the trio palette has no fancy name whatsoever. It's straight to the point. :P

Here's a picture with the swatches of the shades without an eye primer.

Boy, these eyeshadows are pretty good! The texture is buttery and it applies and blends like a dream! When applied atop an eye primer, I'm pretty sure that the colors will be bolder and more vibrant.

Here's an EOTD using the NYX eyeshadow trio. Nice pigmentation eh?

STUFF USED:

NYX EYESHADOW TRIO (PURPLE/DEEP PURPLE/PRUNE)

WET N' WILD MEGA EYES CREAM TO POWDER EYESHADOW (WILD ORCHID)

EVER BILENA PENCIL EYELINER (BLACK)

MAC EYESHADOW (RICEPAPER)

MAYBELLINE THE COLOSSAL MASCARA (BLACK)

To sum up, the eyeshadows' texture and quality can be compared to MAC's. And for those beauties on a budget, instead of buying cheap palettes that may be similar to the price range of NYX eyeshadows and palettes, I suggest go for NYX. Cheap, but definitely outstanding.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: NYX ROUND LIPSTICK IN APOLLO, ICED HONEY, AND PUMPKIN PIE

Here's an initial review on NYX ROUND LIPSTICK IN APOLLO, ICED HONEY, AND PUMPKIN PIE

PRICE: AROUND 60PHP (EACH IS PRICED AT $1.25(?))
PLACE BOUGHT: MSCUPPYCAKES.COM
OTHER LOCATIONS: NYX DISTRIBUTORS IN MULTIPLY; SOMERA, GLORIETTA 5

THE VERDICT FOR APOLLO:

I've reviewed the texture and quality of NYX round lipsticks. The reviews are primarily for the colors.

Apollo is a frosted copper red lipstick. It's not for the faint hearted 'cos the color comes off quite strong, and may require a brave heart to wear it. Apollo has an orange undertone, and the slight gold shimmer gives this red lipstick a copper appeal. The bold shade just stands out. If you don't appreciate dark colors, then this may seem to you as a shade that your granny will wear.

This can also be an 80% dupe for Guerlain Rouge De Guerlain lipstick in 23 Geisha, which is a tangerine- red lipstick.


THE VERDICT FOR ICED HONEY:

Iced Honey is a frosted honey nude lipstick with silver shimmer. And it has all that I don't like in a lipstick. It's frosted, makes my teeth look garish, and the silver shimmer just makes my facial skin tone look darker than its original color, and the shade makes my lips standout, making me space ship Xanadu- worthy.

But for fair- skinned ladies, this might work as a glistening nude lipstick. Oh well, this ain't for me.

THE VERDICT FOR PUMPKIN PIE:

Mom's been raving about this lipstick ever since I gave it to her. After just a month, she's almost hit the bottom of the tube.

Pumpkin pie is a sheer peach- honey lipstick. It's a great nude, IMO. The luster that it has compliments morena skin tones so well. It doesn't wash you out, nor it stands out in a weird- kinda' way. And this may appear a bit peachy on fair- skinned ladies whilst still looking nude. One of the best colors NYX has produced!

A NYX DISCOVERY :)

Well, I might be too late for this discovery but I just find this amusing.

 AND I WANT TO SHARE IT WITH ALL OF YOU! 

Here's how to make the most out of your NYX Round Lipsticks.

So these are my NYX Round Lippies in Iced Honey and Pumpkin Pie.

And they have this clear round pot at the bottom of the lipstick tube. It has this gunk inside, which gives you an idea of the shade of the lipstick.

I was amused at the fact that I can actually detach this from the tube!

YAY! Could these be secret lip glosses encased in the pot???

I dipped my finger in the pot. To my surprise, the gunk felt gel- ish. I thought that the lip glosses have expired already.

So when I took out the whole gunk from the pot, it is indeed, a toy gel. Not lipgloss.

Oh well. So much for my new discovery. But hey, it's good to play with if you're at home and you'd rather do anything but stare at the ceiling. :P