NYX Lip Product Overview

Today I want to talk about the NYX Lip products that I own, I think that lip products (such as the butter glosses) are what NYX is most known for, and for good reason...

First I want to tell you about the butter glosses:

This is what NYX says on their website:

Buttery soft and silky smooth, our scrumptious new Butter Lip Gloss tastes as sweet as a sugar cookie—and makes your lips look downright luscious. Swipe it on alone or over your favorite lipstick for creamy sheer to medium coverage that melts onto your lips and is never sticky.

I definitely agree that they are soft and smooth, they smell really nice (like cake!) but if you don't like scented lip products don't worry because it is not overbearing and you can't smell it once it is on. It is not sticky at all. They are definitely my favourite lip gloss formula. I really want to try the Intense Butter Glosses but they are not out in Australia yet- once I get my hand on them I will do a review. I have 3 of the shades:

The first shade is Strawberry Parfait (BLG01), this shade is really nice, you don't need a lipstick under it as with 2 coats it becomes opaque. This is a great pink shade and I wear it a lot

The next shade I have is Tiramisu (BLG07). This one is a really nice everyday colour, its one you can put on and know it will look good no matter what your other makeup looks like.

The final shade I have is Vanilla Creme Pie (BLG09), this one is definitely my favourite I wear it all the time! It is one that is a "my lips but better shade". It is also great to add on top of lipsticks.

So overall I would definitely recommend the butter glosses, I definitely want to get more shades in the future.

Next I will talk about the Mega Shine Lip Glosses. This is what NYX says on their website:

Kiss me quick! Our signature Mega Shine Lip Gloss delivers shine, moisture and softness and envelops lips with glistening color. The finish is both creamy and steamy and ensures knockout glamour. Available in 39 sinful shades.

I don't really enjoy this formula, I find that it feels very sticky, it is glossy but not as glossy as a lot of formulas out there. I don't like the smell, but it doesn't linger so that doesn't bother me too much. I find them uncomfortable on the lips and I don't wear it a lot because of that. I only have 1 shade so I can't be sure if it is just the shade I have but I think it is the formula.

So overall I do not recommend this formula. Please let me know if you have had a different experience with this formula!

Next I want to talk about the Soft Matte Lip Creams. This is what NYX says on their website:

Neither lipstick nor lip gloss, this matte lip cream is a new kind of lip color that goes on silky smooth and sets to a matte finish. Soft Matte Lip Cream is surprisingly durable and, unlike some matte lipstick formulas, also moisturising.

I definitely agree that it is a new sort of formula. It is unlike anything that I have ever tried before. I find that it is very comfortable, the shade I have can insinuate the dryness on your lips so I would recommend exfoliating your lips before hand. But they are very comfortable and they don't make your lips dry. 

The next product I want to talk about is the XTreme Lip Cream. This is what NYX says on their website:

Beautify your lips with this velvety rich lip cream that provides extreme pigmentation with a silky and glossy finish. This lip cream is a hybrid of lipstick and lip gloss with intense pigmentation all-in-one. Complete your head-turning look with the variety of luscious colors.

I find that they are very pigmented but I have a light shade and I feel like it looks very strange on me, maybe it would look better on darker skin tones. I really don't like the way that it looks. It has a thick feeling on the lips which I don't enjoy.

The shade I have is XLC11 Nude Peach:

So I think that I would recommend these but not the lighter shades unless you have a darker skin tone. Please tell me if you have tried this formula and what your experience was.

The next product I want to talk about is the Extra Creamy Round Lipsticks. This is what NYX says on their website:

NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick is our classic lipstick for all occasions. The mineral-based emollient formula offers a beautiful velvet texture, saturated color and it resists wear and smudging. It’s your go-to lipstick. From Pure Nude to Pink Lyric to Chic Red, Round Lipstick is available in a jaw-dropping variety of shades.

I think that this is a comfortable formula, I have a dark colour and I find that that particular colour can be very patchy. I can't be sure if it is the colour or the formula as I don't own any other colours. I find that I have to put on a lot to have a even application. I am very curious to try another colour to know whether it is the colour or the formula.

The final product that I want to talk about is the Butter Lipsticks, here is what NYX says on their website:

Pamper your lips with a hydrating kiss of smooth Butter Lipstick in 22 luxurious shades. The delicate texture of satin fused with the high color saturation creates an even finish on lips that’s long-wearing and beautiful.

I really enjoy these, they feel very comfortable and nourishing but they are not very long lasting. I don't personally mind reapplying but if you do you may not enjoy them.  

I have 2 shades the first is BLS03 Snow Cap which is a really pretty nude:

The next one is BLS14 Taffy which is a really pretty pink:

Thank you so much for reading. Please leave any comments or suggestions below.

Revlon Overview

I have tried a few things from Revlon but the things I have the most of, and keep on buying from them is their lip products they are amazing and I really enjoy them.

I use their diamond lust eyeshadows which are incredibly glittery which is definitely not something for everyday but when you want something glam on your eyes these are the ones to go for. I have 2 shades-

100 Celestial Silver

This shade is very nice it is also a very topper shade so if you feel like you need more glitter its a great one to use.

110 Starry Pink

This shade is beautiful and definitely my favourite it has a gorgeous pink and silver duo chrome which I definitely enjoy. This shade I definitely get more use out of than the first shade. 

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Now lets get onto the lip products:

The first product is the Revlon Matte Balms

This is what they say on their website:

• Medium buildable velvety colour payoff
• 10 Velvety matte shades
• Classic peppermint fragrance
• Triple Moisture Complex of Shea, Mango and Coconut Butter
• Moisturising polymers and light esters for comfort and hydration

These are really enjoyable- they definitely have a medium, build able colour payoff and they are definitely matte. They smell of peppermint- I am not usually someone who notices smells but the peppermint smell can be overwhelming when you are applying, but once its on your lips its not bad at all.  They are a lot more comfortable than a lot of Matte lipsticks but I definitely would not call them hydrating. 

These are the Matte balms I have:

Showy- showy is a nice blue toned pink which I really like, sometimes I find it too bright for my skin tone personally but it is still a beautiful shade but if i wear it I have to plan my makeup look around it- excuse the sloppiness of the lip swatch but I had been lip swatching all night!

Showy

The next shade I have is Sultry. This shade is definitely my favourite! Its a very pretty brownie pink that definitely is a bit more sultry than normal brownie pinks. 

Sultry

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The next type of lip products I have from Revlon is the Lacquer balm. This is what makeup I only have one of the shades. The only shade I have is called Vivacious, it is a very pretty pink that almost looks red I wore it a lot around christmas time.

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Then I have Colourburst Lip Butter. I looked on their website and it was down at the time so I couldn't find what they say about them but they are a very moisturising lipstick. They don't have long wearing time but that is okay because they are very easy to reapply. These are the shades I have:

001 Pink Truffle

I love this colour it is so easy to wear and its one that you can throw on with any eye look and they look amazing. 

027 Juicy Papaya

I love this colour! I get so much wear out of it it is like a very easy to wear coral.

053 Pink Sorbet

This is a really nice hot pink colour. It is a easy to wear hot pink that doesn't look too out there which I like.

063 Wild Watermelon

This is such a nice red colour I really love it. It also isn't too out there which I look for in a lip colour.

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Next I will talk about the lipgloss. I only have 1 of them but I really don't like it. The formula is pretty horrid, it feels sticky on my lips which I like but the colour I have has a lot of glitters in it which you can feel on the lips. From the tube I didn't think it would be like that. Here is the colour I have. I will have to try and buy another one so that I can tell whether it is the  colour or the formula. 

210 Pinkissmo

 The final product I have is the Colourstay Moisture Stain I only have 1 of the shades but the one that I love. The formula is amazing and it does last forever.

001 India Intrigue (P.S sorry about my terrible application this was the last one I swatched)

Thank you so much for reading. Please leave any comments or suggestions down below.

Maybelline Colour Tattoos

Today I would like to review the Maybelline Colour Tattoos.

First I will tell you what Maybelline says on my website
Why You'll Love It

Dare to wear 24HR shadow.
• Ink technology creates 24HR wear shadow for our most intense, long-lasting colour saturation
• Cream formula glides on without creasing and keeps colour vibrant
• Ophthalmologist-tested. Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers

They are my favourite cream shadows. They don't irritate my eyes at all and they never crease on me so what they say on their website is definitely true. They are incredibly pigmented and long wearing, they are very easy to blend I can do it with my fingers but usually I will use a fluffy brush. I either use them or on their own or as a base. I am someone who loves using a lot of products and experimenting but if I am in a hurry I can use them on their own and be very happy with my look.
I have 2 of the metal finish, my favourite is Inked in Pink:

Barely Branded (70)

Inked in Pink (55)

Then I have 3 of the regular formula, they are just as good as the metal formula, my favourite in this finish would be Bad to the Bronze:

Bad to the Bronze (25)

Tough as Taupe (35) 

Edgy Emerald (50)

Thank you for reading. Is there any other shades you think I should try? Please leave any questions, suggestions or comments below! 

The Colossal Volum Express Cat Eyes Waterproof Version

Today I want to review a Maybelline mascara before it goes to makeup heaven (I have used it for 10 months now so it is starting to dry out and you are only meant to keep it for 3 months)

The only mascara I have ever used from Maybelline is The Colossal Volum Express Cat Eyes, Waterproof version.

This is what Maybelline says on their website:

Colossal lashes go fully feline in one stroke.

• Lush Collagen formula and claw brush fill out lashes up to 8 x the volume with fabulous cat-like corners, instantly. It's wild!

This mascara does not transfer on to my lid which is fantastic, it give the eyes great volume but it can leave the lashes looking very spidery which is not a look I really like. But it does build very quickly. I also really like the wand it is fantastic for the lower lash line. It also doesn't dry out fast so you can get a lot of use out of it!

I do recommend this mascara just be weary if you don't like the spidery lash look but I think it is a fantastic mascara and it makes me want to try more Maybelline mascaras. Is there any that you love? Or that you would like to see me review? Please leave any comments, questions or suggestions below. Thank you for reading!

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation

Today I will be review the Nars Sheer Glow Foundation. When I first got it I thought it was amazing, but as I used it more I realised I didn't like it quite as much as I thought I did.

I find that it doesn't cover much, I have pretty good skin but I still have to go over with concealer in some spots, so if you have redness etc I don't think this would work for you. Even with primer it doesn't last for a long time and it doesn't hold on to any blush etc so buy the end of the day I may as well have not put anything on

First I applied it with a brush. When applied with a brush it looks incredibly streaky. I had to go over it with my fingers so that you couldn't see the streaks.

The brush I used

How I applied it

Half Done

Then I used a beauty blender on the other side this looked a lot better. It is my favourite way to apply it.

Finished

Beauty Blender

Hope that this helps you. Please comment with any questions or suggestions! Thank you