NYX Round Case Lipstick (Review)

PRODUCT NAME: NYX Round Case Lipstick

PRICE: $2.99 - $4.00

AVAILABILITY: Ulta (store and online), nyxcosmetics.com, cherryculture.com

CLAIMS: (according to NYX's website)

"classic lipstick for all-year round. The mineral-based emollient formula offers a beautiful velvet texture, saturated color and it resists wear and smudging. It’s your go-to lipstick"

TEXTURE/FINISH: All lipsticks are claimed to be creamy. The finishes ranges from cream, metallic and shimmer.

PACKAGING: Black plastic that has a sticker on top that shows the name of the shade of the lipstick. The bottom of the tube has a clear plastic that previews what the shade would look like inside.

OPINION: These are very creamy but they have a weird scent to them. I can't really explain what it is but it smells like old makeup. Other than that, the pigmentation of this lipstick is great, it glides onto the lips smoothly. I find that you'd have to put on at least 2 layers of lipstick to really get the true color of it. Another thing that I like about this is the shade selection. NYX have 124 SHADES of this particular line of lipstick which is absolutely jaw-dropping in my opinion. They have every shade and every finish you could ever need. Additionally, the price is marvelous. This is one of those makeup lines that you can't just buy one when you're picking in the store. I really like this product and I think this will make great gifts or collection.

GRADE: 4.5/5

Protus: Metallic bronze/gold
Eros: Cherry red with pink undertone

Top 7 Favorite Red Lipsticks

 I've been really loving red lipsticks for this fall and this is just top 7 of the lipsticks I've been loving to wear. Not only because they have pretty colors, but also because of the quality of these lipsticks individually. The list below is not in order.

From Left to Right:
1.) NYX in Eros - This lipstick has a creamy finish and only needs at least one touch up to last the day.
2.) Kat Von D in Underage Red - This is the epitome of red lips. It looks great on every skin color, lasts long, and looks great with Pin-up looks.
3.) Wet N' Wild in Red Velvet - Has a matte finish and lasts all day. The color is very pigmented and pops on the lips.
4.) MAC in Russian Red - Matte finish and lasts all day. When I wear this, I never had to re-apply. This is MY FAVORITE out of all the red lipsticks I own.
5.) L'Oreal in British Red - Very creamy and pigmented
6.) Milani in Hot Flash - Most pigmented foiled lipstick I've ever tried. Pencil form makes it easy to apply.
7.) ELF in Rich Red - For the price, this definitely surprised me. Amazing quality! Gives a nice matte finish and lasts all day.

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils (Review)

I know there is already a lot of reviews for this product but I'd also like to mention in this review the four basic bases that could work for any smokey eyes or neutral eyes for any eye color...in my opinion. I bought these particular colors at Ulta because they are the only ones that stood out to me.

The Colors I have Are:
Milk - white
Black Bean -black
French Fries - brown gold
Rust - rusty copper

These eye pencils retail for $4.49 but I got them during the NYX 40% off sale at Ulta. I've seen and heard many reviews about this but I still had to see if it would work for me or not. I've been wanting to get milk since its so much talked about by gurus and so I did. I've tried it on my lids and I must say I was very impressed! The colors I used, which were green and purple, were much more vibrant!

I would rate these product 4.5/5

I had the small point deduction because the lighter colors, such as milk, are a little bit harder to work with when it comes to darker skin tones like mine. You have to really spread it out evenly, but its no biggie. Other than that, I think matching the pencils with the color of your eyeshadow will make them really pop! I used Half Baked Eyeshadow by Urban Decay on top of French Fries and I fell in love! you can also mix colors if you'd like. Also I find that you DEFINITELY need to top this off with powder or eyeshadow or it will crease like a grease! Anyways, overall I love this product. I've been using them everyday since I bought them!

Here are some swatches of the product:

Clean Swatch

Blended Swatch