Nyx Matte Lipstick Swatches

Swatches of my Nyx Matte Lipsticks

Street Cred - Bright Warm Pink
Euro Trash - Brown Pink

 Top: Sable - Beige
Bottom: Euro Trash

Spirit: Peach-nude








I don't find the nude colors to have a very great formula, but then again I don't usually have luck with light colors. Euro Trash is a great MLBB for my very pigmented lips.

Nyx Matte Lip Creams

I have three of these matte lip creams and I love them! The best part of these lip creams is that they are affordable (US ~ $6.00) and they have great lasting power.

Some people find these lip creams to be drying. The best advice I have for this is to:

1. Stay hydrated! 
2. Before you begin your makeup routine, apply your favorite lip balm. When you are done with the rest of your makeup, gently wipe off the lip balm with a damp washcloth; this removes flaky skin, allowing for your lip cream to have a smooth even surface to adhere to.

A few other notes about these lip creams:

1. They are buildable.  If you find the color too strong, just apply a dap and spread it around with a brush rather than layer it on with the doefoot applicator (I find this application method absolutely necessary to make Copenhagen wearable).
2. If you have lip balm on before you apply, they will not set matte or last long at all.
3. They have a vanilla cupcake scent.

 Here I have Copenhagen: a deep burgundy; Antwerp: a bright warm pink; and Morocco: a bright red-orange.

 Copenhagen, Antwerp, Morocco

Disclaimer: I purchased these with my own money

Haul! Benefit Beauty Score

In a recent Sephora order I just HAD to get this.

I still haven't used all of the products.

I just adore sample sized items.

 Benefit Bella Bamba Blush

Benefit Hoola. Will be experimenting using this to contour.

Top: Hoola, Bottom: Bella Bamba

Bella Bamba seems quite sparkly but once in a while, I guess I don't mind a sparkly blush.

Other impressions - The It's Potent! Eye Cream container is super cute, but I don't notice much difference when I use it. I also find the eye primer to be good as a primer for concealer, but it does not do a good job preventing eyeshadow creases. I've always had a love/hate relationship with the Porefessional. Ooo La Lift is a decent undereye brightener. I'm very excited to have scored this set!

Disclaimer: I bought this set myself.