I already own one of these, Pure Red, which I bought online. Since I love both blue and orange-based reds, I wasn't afraid of getting something I wouldn't like by buying it sight unseen. I was interested in getting other colors and had done tons of online research, keeping a mental shopping list of colors that interested me. I held off on purchasing them online because I kept hearing that Ulta would be getting them in-store.
One night after going out to eat, I nicely asked (read: demanded) that my hubby take me to an Ulta that I knew had recently opened across the street. Lo and behold, they had them in stock! I was beside myself with joy and quickly snatched up the three I wanted most - Summer Breeze, Indie Flick and Shocking Pink.
When I got home to look at them though, I saw that some careless shopper had already swatched ALL of them. I was irked beyond belief. Damn you for not putting a safety seal on these lipsticks, NYX! I know, I know - I should have checked first. I was just so stoked to have finally found them in person, I didn't even think to look at them. Yet, I'll practically inspect a tube of Cover Girl Lip Perfection with a luminol kit before purchasing it.
After going to another Ulta that following Saturday, I was lucky enough to be able to exchange them for the same colors. Only after checking to make sure they hadn't been opened, of course. I couldn't wait to get them home and start swatching!
You can probably tell by the pictures that these aren't 100% matte. They have a bit of moisture to them, making them slightly creamy but still long lasting. I don't have a problem with them drying out my lips, personally.
They definitely last longer than a moisturizing lipstick; I'm able to easily get 4 hours of wear out of these as long as I don't disturb the color by eating or drinking. They're densely pigmented and I was able to obtain full opacity after 2 or 3 swipes o' the 'stick.
Now on to the colors! Up first is Summer Breeze, a medium-toned blue-based pink.
I love this color. Heart it. It's a perfect shade for when you want to wear some color but don't want anything bright or dramatic, or if you just want something casual. I have those moments occasionally.
I like to pair this with a brownish-nude-pink blush, like M.A.C Prism or Blushbaby. If I'm doing a brightly colored eye (I usually wear neutrals), I'll often reach for a nude or a cool pink shade like this for my lips.
See Indie Flick and Shocking Pink after the cut!
Next is Indie Flick, a lovely tomato red shade.
This color is super flattering with my brown eyes and NC15 skin but would also flatter warmer complexions. It's a pretty standard red-orange (nothing groundbreaking here) but would be nice to add to your cosmetics arsenal if you don't have anything like it. If you're like me and just collect red lipstick like a crazy woman, then you should probably REALLY get it.
I like to wear this with a peach-toned blush like Tarte's Amazonian Clay Long-Wear blush in Tipsy, as well as a little bit of gold-toned shimmer highlighter to really warm up my face. I'm partial to M.A.C's Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Whisper of Gilt, but Soft and Gentle MSF would be a nice substitute.
Lastly is Shocking Pink. This gorgeous color is a little more fuchsia than pink, IMO. It leans more cool, due to the bluish toned base.
While this color isn't exaaaaaactly shocking, it's certainly pretty. It's a little deeper in tone than I'd expected, but still bright. I like pairing this with pale pink or plum-toned blush and cool gray or purple eyeshadow. It's a beautiful color for day or night!
In all, I am really impressed with the formula of NYX's matte lipsticks. They're long lasting yet semi-creamy and have great color payoff. At $6.00 a pop, I kinda want them all. I think I'll be getting Bloody Mary, Sweet Pink and Sierra on my next trip to Ulta. After checking them for tampering first, mind you.
Until next time,
xoxo
Mrs. J
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