I've never jived well with lipsticks because my lips have always resulted in dry ugliness. Peeling like a ripe banana and dry like a desert, I opted to stay clear of lipsticks. And now with the tykes too cute to let go of, I'd rather my lips be conditioned than colored so I can upkeep the kisses. But no matter the excuse, I can't deny my inner self that could still go for some color once in awhile.
NYX has 5 lipstick lines: Black Label Lipstick, Tinted Lip Spa, Diamond Sparkle Lipstick, Round Lipstick, and NYX Lips. Although I wasn't convinced with their Diamond Sparkle Lipstick line, too textured with sparkle, I still had hope for the remaining lipstick lines. In my quest, I discovered NYX Lips.
Right away I can tell if a lipstick will not work or if it has potential. After swatching a few of the colors from this lipstick line at the store, I was convinced that they had potential and only needed a test run to determine the final verdict. Well, the results are in, and this is definitely a winner for me!
NYX has 5 lipstick lines: Black Label Lipstick, Tinted Lip Spa, Diamond Sparkle Lipstick, Round Lipstick, and NYX Lips. Although I wasn't convinced with their Diamond Sparkle Lipstick line, too textured with sparkle, I still had hope for the remaining lipstick lines. In my quest, I discovered NYX Lips.
Right away I can tell if a lipstick will not work or if it has potential. After swatching a few of the colors from this lipstick line at the store, I was convinced that they had potential and only needed a test run to determine the final verdict. Well, the results are in, and this is definitely a winner for me!
NYX Lips Lipstick $4-5
Definitely a drugstore steal! And when they go on sale for 25% off, then you can get more bang for your buck. I know I keep surfing the Sunday ads for the green light to stock up. I honestly don't think the world is aware of this wonderful brand of respectable products.
PACKAGING
The NYX Lips Lipsticks come in a cute sleek black casing with a peep-through top for those that don't know the colors by name. I know I've owned some guessing game ones before. You know the deal. You grab the lipstick, quickly glance at the bottom (why do we do that? we already don't know them by name), pop the cap, twist, make the disappointed close-mouthed "mmff" sound because it wasn't the right one, and proceed to grab another. So the peep-through top is a great feature until your lipstick starts winding down to the bottom in which case you can't see it through the top anymore. But by then, hopefully you'll know the name and won't have to look.
The case also features a built-in snap so you know the outer casing isn't going to secretly elope with another purse-hold item leaving the inside of your purse like a kindergarten fridge drawing. Ever had lipstick melt in your purse? At least with these, the meltdown will be contained within the case. *wipes forehead*
WHAT I LIKE
These affordable bad boys are very moisturizing to the lips. Like I said, I can tell right away if a lipstick will not work and majority of that is due to how it makes my lips feels from the get-go. Right away, the lipstick smoothly glided along my lips with no hesitation or resistance. I continued on my regular day (eating, talking, etc...) and to my amuse, my lips stayed conditioned! And not like an hour later, but HOOOURS later! Like any other lipstick, it slowly wore off, but the fact that my lips weren't looking like shriveled California Raisins or dry says a LOT to me.
This line also comes in a wide variety of colors. And according to the company site, 60 to be exact. That means I can have quite a selection going on without breaking the bank! Yay for the color obsession and yay for the funds.
And it's probably nothing, but I really like that the case is black. It gives it a professional high-end look. Very chic!
WHAT I DISLIKE
Unfortunately, I'm not feeling the shimmered colors that are a part of this collection. The shimmer seems a bit chunky which not only looks funky but also throws off the smoothing and conditioning properties of why I love this line so much in the first place. Better off getting just the regular colors with no sheen and then pairing it with a pretty dazzling lipgloss on top.
OVERALL
I'm glad I stumbled on this. Aside from the couple of shimmer ones that I own, I seriously feel like I can't edify this line enough. All I can say is, at a few bucks a pop it's worth a try.
YOU'LL PROBABLY LIKE THIS IF...
- you have dry lips like yours truly :)
- you need a few lipsticks in your collection but want them at affordable prices.
- you are new to lipsticks.
- you like the little 'snap' feature.
YOU'LL PROBABLY DISLIKE THIS IF...
- you already sold your soul to a specific cosmetics line and are not interested in venturing out.
- you're not interested in drugstore brands.
It's Hump Day already! Two more days until the weekend! How are you surviving the week?
Aloha,
Mrs. Lynne
Professional lipsticks that cover your lips with dazzling colors while smoothing and moisturizing your lips.PRICE
Definitely a drugstore steal! And when they go on sale for 25% off, then you can get more bang for your buck. I know I keep surfing the Sunday ads for the green light to stock up. I honestly don't think the world is aware of this wonderful brand of respectable products.
PACKAGING
The NYX Lips Lipsticks come in a cute sleek black casing with a peep-through top for those that don't know the colors by name. I know I've owned some guessing game ones before. You know the deal. You grab the lipstick, quickly glance at the bottom (why do we do that? we already don't know them by name), pop the cap, twist, make the disappointed close-mouthed "mmff" sound because it wasn't the right one, and proceed to grab another. So the peep-through top is a great feature until your lipstick starts winding down to the bottom in which case you can't see it through the top anymore. But by then, hopefully you'll know the name and won't have to look.
The case also features a built-in snap so you know the outer casing isn't going to secretly elope with another purse-hold item leaving the inside of your purse like a kindergarten fridge drawing. Ever had lipstick melt in your purse? At least with these, the meltdown will be contained within the case. *wipes forehead*
WHAT I LIKE
These affordable bad boys are very moisturizing to the lips. Like I said, I can tell right away if a lipstick will not work and majority of that is due to how it makes my lips feels from the get-go. Right away, the lipstick smoothly glided along my lips with no hesitation or resistance. I continued on my regular day (eating, talking, etc...) and to my amuse, my lips stayed conditioned! And not like an hour later, but HOOOURS later! Like any other lipstick, it slowly wore off, but the fact that my lips weren't looking like shriveled California Raisins or dry says a LOT to me.
This line also comes in a wide variety of colors. And according to the company site, 60 to be exact. That means I can have quite a selection going on without breaking the bank! Yay for the color obsession and yay for the funds.
And it's probably nothing, but I really like that the case is black. It gives it a professional high-end look. Very chic!
WHAT I DISLIKE
Unfortunately, I'm not feeling the shimmered colors that are a part of this collection. The shimmer seems a bit chunky which not only looks funky but also throws off the smoothing and conditioning properties of why I love this line so much in the first place. Better off getting just the regular colors with no sheen and then pairing it with a pretty dazzling lipgloss on top.
OVERALL
I'm glad I stumbled on this. Aside from the couple of shimmer ones that I own, I seriously feel like I can't edify this line enough. All I can say is, at a few bucks a pop it's worth a try.
YOU'LL PROBABLY LIKE THIS IF...
- you have dry lips like yours truly :)
- you need a few lipsticks in your collection but want them at affordable prices.
- you are new to lipsticks.
- you like the little 'snap' feature.
YOU'LL PROBABLY DISLIKE THIS IF...
- you already sold your soul to a specific cosmetics line and are not interested in venturing out.
- you're not interested in drugstore brands.
It's Hump Day already! Two more days until the weekend! How are you surviving the week?
Aloha,
Mrs. Lynne
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hmmm i do have really dry lips...unfortunately I don't have NYX in my local drug stores...maybe on my next trip to ulta :)
i tell yah, that peep feature is genius...MAC needs to get on it!
thanks again for the wonderfully informative review :)
Ren No problemo sis!! I do like the color window at the top also. You'd think MAC would have thought of that, right? If you do take a trip to Ulta, be sure to grab yourself a B52 in this line!
Hey Mrs. Lynne! One more day until the weekend! hooray! Thank you for the bday wishes and the comment. =)
I really enjoy your reviews. They are organized and I love your writing style. It's very informative, yet I love how you throw in your personality and humor into it. I know reviews can be boring and tedious, but I always look forward to reading yours!
And remember...
*Long's jingle music* You'll always find the best at Long's!
Make Long's a part of your day!
haha. Do they still show those commercials?
Krystle You are such a sweetheart, thank you for the lovely comment! It's actually funny that you say my writing is organized because throughout highschool and college, I couldn't write to save my life. I was always getting the red pen saying "needs to be organized" lol.
You know. Come to think of it, I haven't noticed a Longs commercial. I have the First Hawaiian Bank jingle stuck in my head. I hum in when I cook breakfast in the morning, lol. Is there anything you miss about the islands?
I recently found your blog and am loving it. I especially like that you've reviewed many NYX lip colors. I wish I had a store like Longs that carried alot of the line. Last year I found, 1 drugstore and 1 beauty supply store that sell a good amount of the NYX line. Unfortunately, bothstores are a bit out of my way to get to them. The drugstore carries the NYX lips lipstick and I tried BL14 Hot Coco. I've always been drawn to the dark red/brown lipsticks and this one for me is a dream come true... like you said it is very moisturizing for my dry lips and the color lasts.
What is the name of the B52?
I tried two of the Round lipsticks, Hestia and Pluto, but they are both brighter on my lips than I would like. They also do not last as long on my lips as the BL 52.
Have you used or read reviews about any of the NYX face powders or foundations?
Whoops.... I meant the pluto and Hestia lip sticks do not last as long on my lips as the BL 14 (Hot coco).
Hi Lexelle!
I'm glad you're enjoying the site :)
The actual name of the lipstick is B52. And I believe that in NYX product code terms that it is BL09.
I own a few of the Round lipsticks myself and I do notice that they are a bit less moisturizing than the Lips lipsticks. But what I do like about the Round lipsticks is the point because it makes for precise application versus the rounded tips on the Lips lipsticks.
As for NYX face powders and foundations, I haven't tried either. I'm not all that interested in trying them but I have purchased one of their blushes before. I'm not sure what brand of cosmetics you normally use, but in comparison to MAC blushes, the NYX blushes aren't as soft in picking up color. There is a color payoff, but you have to build it. MAC blushes I can get color with just a few pats on the brush. With the NYX blushes, I have to scrape the pan a little. They do have some relatively basic, yet nice colors though. I still think it's a great alternative though.
Hope you're having a great week so far. Please let me know if you have any other questions, ok?
Hi! I stumble upon your blog looking for reviews and/or swatches on the "NYX Lips" line. Just wanted to give you a heads up that right now they have a sale on the nyx website for 30 of these lipsticks for $24. If you pay full price, they are $120. Anyways, glad I came across your blog...I will sub.
There's a set of 30 (NYX Lips) colors on sale for 24 colors at NYX.com. (There are only 500 sets available).
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