NYX has been my favorite cosmetic line for lipsticks and liquid lipsticks for a while now, so I figured I should do a swatch/review on my new favorite liquid lipstick line. I’ve been obsessed with NYX for about three years and, recently, I purchased six pieces from their Liquid Suede lipstick line. NYX describes this line as a soft and velvet-like lipstick, that is waterproof, matte finishing and long-lasting.
There are 12 shades in this collection, but I’ve picked the six that I thought would look great on my skin tone (I’m pretty fair). I’ve had these lippies for more than three months and I am absolutely in love with them. I’ve tried other liquid lipsticks before, but these are my favorite. Like most liquid lipsticks that finish matte, these are a little drying so applying a base (I use Vaseline or EOS) or a primer (I also use the primer from Bite Beauty) is ideal -- however, these aren’t as drying as most liquid lipsticks.
The formula has avocado oil and fruit oil so it does have a touch of moisture. As for application, they do glide on fairly easily and most do not need a second coat. The applicator is a little big so it does take some getting used to. They retail for $7 and they can be bought directly from the NYX website or from Ulta (I prefer Ulta because of the points I gain and they usually have promos and coupons). Now, let’s get to the swatches!
This photo came from a makeup artist named Bailey Van Der Veen, it features all 12 colors found in the collection. She did an amazing video on this product, so if you want more information check out her YouTube channel.
The six pieces I picked up are: Pink Lust, Tea and Cookies, Life’s a Beach, Vintage, Cherry Skies, and Kitten Heels. Excuse some of the smudges and lightning. I tried my best to show off every color and for the sake of time and just to show the true color of the shade, I did not prime or outline my lips in any of the photos.
(From left to right: Cherry Skies, Vintage, Tea and Cookies, Pink Lust, Life's a Beach, Kitten Heels)
The first one I’m swatching is Pink Lust. Pink Lust can be
described as a poppy and electric pink. It’s very bright and bold. This color definitely
stands out and I would usually wear this color if I was wearing all black or
dark colors to add a pop of color.
The next color is Life’s a Beach, and I absolutely love the
name. This color is described as a bright pink coral. This color isn’t as bold
as Pink Lust, but it is very pigmented. I would have to be in a certain mood to
wear this color because it is more pink then I’m used to.
Up next is Tea and Cookies, and this color is so nice! The color
is very neutral and relaxed. It is a rosy pink color and I think it would look
lovely on all skin types. I took, like, 15 photos trying to get a decent
photo of this shade, but my flash keeps making it look paler than what it
really is. This color, like the rest of the colors in this collection, is very
buildable. This would be a color I would wear on a daily basis because it is
neutral and light.
The next shade is Kitten Heels (actual kitten heels make me cringe, but I love this shade!) This shade is a beautiful ruby red color. Everyone needs a red in their makeup collection ad this color is stunning. It is very pigmented and it glides on very smoothly. I would definitely wear this color on a date night with my boyfriend or just when I’m feeling more bold than usual. Like with any red or darker pigmented color you have to be careful with smudging and the shade is applied because it can get messy really fast.
Next, we have Cherry Skies. This is my absolute favorite
color so far. This color is a deep wine color that is amazing. I really always
find myself falling for the deep red/maroon colors. Once again this is a shade I
would wear on a daily basis because personally I feel at home in darker shades
since I’m so fair I think they just bounce off my skin more than pinks do.
Last, but not least, we have Vintage. Vintage is a dark plum color and it a beautiful color. I love this color so much because I never had a color like this. This color is very buildable and in lower lighting it looks almost like a pale brown almost grey color and I love that. This color isn’t a day to day color for me, but it is a go out with the girls color. I get a lot of compliments on this color and it glides on nicely without needing a second coat or double dip from the tube.
I hope you guys enjoyed these swatches and my review. If you've never shopped for NYX products you should start with these colors because they are very pigmented or if you’re looking to try a matte liquid lipstick that’s affordable then this would be a great brand for you too. Just keep in mind that the formula is different and like most mattes it can be drying and it takes some getting used to.
Happy shopping, guys!
