NYX Round Lipstick in Paris and Orange Soda

I know I haven't been updating my blog for quite some time. I actually bought these items two months ago, but I've only had time until now. I bought these lipsticks at the Superb Sale Bazaar held last May.

I have always been interested with NYX products since a lot of people say that they have good quality despite the prices being cheap. I wanted to buy a lot from the brand but it's so hard to find locally. There is one shop that sell this at Alabang Town Center, and another one in Robinson's Manila (beware of the prices though. Their mark-up price is ridiculous!)

NYX Round Lipstick is our 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. From Pure Nude to Pink Lyric to Chic Red, Round Lipstick is available in a jaw-dropping 144 shades. (source: nyxcosmetics.com)

FORMULA:

I expected a lot from these lipsticks to be honest and they left me quite disappointed. The lipstick glides on easily, it actually goes on too smoothly that the color slides off from the lips so it is recommended to use a lip liner underneath these lipsticks. Also, I noticed that the lipstick breaks easily! I don't even know how it happened. Maybe it is because it's so hot from where I live, making the lipstick soft. But then again, this never happened to my other lipsticks.

Pigmentation is okay. Sheer at first, but buildable.

(Orange Soda and Paris)

Orange Soda is a beigey-peach color that washes me out. This shade cannot be worn alone. Unless you want to look anemic.

Paris, on the other hand, is a pretty mauvey-pink color. It has a purpley undertone to it which I find unique. However, this shade makes my teeth look more yellow.

PACKAGING:

The tubes are made out of cheap plastic. The shade name and number are written on the top and the color can be seen from the bottom. 

The cases aren't too sturdy in my opinion. I accidentally dropped the Orange Soda one from about one feet high and the glass part showing the color came off. Luckily, I was able to put it back in place)

(swatch with flash)

Price: It usually differs. Most of the time it ranges from PHP 130-150.
Rating: 2.75/5
Verdict: The lipstick is okay if you are willing to reapply every hour. If you find this a hassle, stay away from this product. The range of colors for this product is so huge that I am willing to repurchase this again.

First Day of School Haul

Our university is under a trimestral system that's why we already have classes at May. During Thursdays (which is the first day of this term), I have a 5 hour break. Knowing that I'll get bored to death, I grabbed the chance to bond with my best friend. We went to the nearest mall and when I had to return to school, she went to the Super Sale Bazaar at SMX.

From left to right:

• Charm Pro Big Blending Brush # 11
• NYX Round Lipstick in Paris
• NYX Round Lipstick in Orange Soda
• Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner
• NYX Shine Killer
• Revlon Age Defying Spa Concealer (Revlon has a buy one get one promo this month on concealers, lipsticks, and eyeshadows!)

Costed me PHP 2000+. It hurt my wallet so much I don't think I'll be getting dessert these next few weeks. lol :)

Makeup Review: NYX Concealer in a Jar

Here is a review for my awesome find at ATC today.  My eyebags are so horrible I can probably be cast in a Tim Burton film so I am looking for holy grail concealer. I've heard good reviews on this concealer and I considered buying this online. NYX is a makeup brand available in US, and some European countries but it is not locally available so I grabbed the chance to buy this the moment I saw this on the stands. Initially, I was going to buy the orange corrector but it wasn't available so I got medium instead.

SWATCHES:

(unblended)

(blended; no flash)

(blended; with flash)

PROS:

• With a few dabs of this concealer, my undereye area was brightened. The lines remained but they were less noticeable.
• Creamy and emollient texture
• Pigmented
• Easy to blend.
• Cheap

CONS:

• The pot was so small so it might be hard if you're using your fingers to apply. I choose to apply with my hands since it warms up the product.
• Doesn't come with a brush - for those who wish to apply it this way.
• Didn't last too long.
• Has a pink undertone. (not for Asians, like me)

I don't know if you can see some difference but in personal, it is pretty obvious.

Price: PHP 370
Rating: 4.75/5

Verdict: The medium shade has a pink undertone to it that may be perfect for Caucasians. I think the perfect shade for me would have been Beige but it wasn't available. The Light and Fair shades were too light for me so I got a darker one instead. I will try to buy the Beige one next time and I will see to it that I buy the orange corrector. My eyebags are too dark for just a concealer. Overall, this is a great product. It just happened that I got an incorrect shade.