July 23, 2012
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream - Review
Tokyo-light baby doll pink, Istanbul-bright nude pink, Antwerp-warm coral pink, San Paulo- muted raspberry pink.
Formula
These lip creams are meant to glide on the lips smoothly then dry to a matte finish. The texture can be thought of as a cross between a lip gloss and a lipstick as it has properties of both. It goes on sort of like a light mousse then quickly dries, leaving the lips feeling so silky. Each shade I've tried is nicely pigmented and sets to an almost opaque color.
The doe foot applicator is easy to use, and also allows for a thin layer of product to be applied. I put on about two or three coats of the cream while waiting half a minute in between for each to dry. If you prefer a more toned down lip, then apply just one layer.
The doe foot applicator is easy to use, and also allows for a thin layer of product to be applied. I put on about two or three coats of the cream while waiting half a minute in between for each to dry. If you prefer a more toned down lip, then apply just one layer.
The only shade that was a bit difficult is Tokyo, which settled into the cracks of my lips and looked a bit chalky in texture. The matte finish will definitely accentuate any flaws, so the lips have to be exfoliated and moisturized before wear. Despite that, the product left my lips feeling soft and smooth after removing it.
The lasting time for this product is above average; even through drinking and eating a meal it didn't fade too much. I think that applying it in layers also helps to make it stay on longer. Using a lip liner underneath the cream will help as well.
Other
One of my favorite parts about the product is how soft it makes my lips look. NYX's claims that it 'exudes a sensual glow' and although that sounds a bit dramatic, I'd have to agree. The lip creams have a vanilla cupcake scent that is to die for. There are some red and nude shades in the line that are really pretty too.
Find
This product is $5.99 and can be found at some drugstores, Ulta, and Nyxcosmetics.com. Ulta usually has a buy one get one 50% off sale on the whole NYX brand, which I took advantage of when picking these up.
Conclusion
I am absolutely in love with this product. The shades are so gorgeous, they look great on the lips, have impressive lasting power, and are affordable. Definitely pick these up if you are into a matte finish lip color.
What is your favorite matte lip product?
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Wow I love those colours! Definitely putting these on my wishlist!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing hun! xx
Omg Jordan! I've been so curious about these lipsticks! I have these discontinued Sally Hansen Matte lipsticks that are finally running low. I've been so sad because I thought I wasn't going to find a replacement for it, but this product looks so awesome! I really love the Istanbul color!
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The Lovely Memoir
I have one in Amsterdam and I love it, even though I'm not much of a lipstick person ^^
ReplyDeleteThanks for the swatches, Tokyo looks lovely!
I only have one of these and I'm never happy with how it looks on my lips, so I've never actually properly worn it. I've heard so many good things about these so I'm pretty disappointed. They look lovely on your lips though, maybe I have a bad one..
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Loveee these colours - I am always looking for these but can never find them! I want Amsterdam so badly!
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I have just done two blog posts on these on my page. Stop by if you would like to see them I found a pretty close dupe for instanbul. :)
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Oh I DO love these lips cream!!! I have the Antwerp one, but I am looking forward to get Istanbul, and San Paulo. XOXOX
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thank you for this! I really want to try these now more then ever! :D
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Jasmine
I love these I love that they are matte. I don't like the strong scent though.
ReplyDeleteOOO PRETTY! i can never ever find these i need to do some serious uk hunting! hehe x
ReplyDeletethey look so lovely on the lip really want to try! xo
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GREAT RVW!!!!!!!! I have 2 of these & haven't even tried them yet! I want to try it out for sure now!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with Istanbul *_* Thnx for excellent review!=**
ReplyDeleteKisses From Europe
I have Amsterdam which is one of the darker reds and I find the wear on this one to be quite awful. Over time, I found that it would wear from the center first leaving me with a ring of lipstick on my lips...as if I didn't blend lip liner correctly...
ReplyDeleteReally want to try Tokyo!
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Hey Jordan!! These are beautiful on you! You picked some incredibly flattering colors! Are they drying at all? I'm always a sucker for gloss... wonder if I should try these...
ReplyDeleteI have these too. LOVE them.
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Thank you for this detailed review, I want to try these for a time now but they never have it on the NYX counters so far. Antwerp is such a nice color I didn't think the colors would be so vibrant! :)
ReplyDeleteFav matte lip product? DEFINITELY the Revlon Matte Lipsticks!! I love the one in 013 Smoked Peach, you should totally try it out :) Thanks for the review!
ReplyDelete-hannah
beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteReally want to try these :)
Looks like something really worth trying - thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteI love istambul and antwerp! So lovely!
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Wow all the colors are GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteThese look gorgeous, they remind me of an English brand Collection they have just brought out some lip creams they look very similar.
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Your photos are so clear I love them. Toyko is such a pretty colour I love it. x
ReplyDeleteAll of those colors look so gorgeous. I love NYX products and I have yet to try these out! Totally on my to buy list on my next trip to the store.
ReplyDeleteI never tried them, but they look very good!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to try these for so long! San Pablo looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteHave to agree with your review! I love this product but for the longest time I had Tokyo and had a hard time making it look nice. It's just a finicky colour but once you work with it, it is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting those since I first saw them. I hope I can find them on ebay since NYX is nonexistent in my country.
ReplyDeletelove love love.,really helpful.,very beautiful in your skintone.,
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I've now ordered Antwerp and Sao Paolo based on your swatches and photos; GORGEOUS! :D
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