Lipstick Disappointment: The NYX Round Ones

Photo Credit: http://lacqueredpaintedpolished.blogspot.com/2011/06/lip-swatch-spam-with-nyx-round.html

I think I am in the minority here because I've heard some rave reviews for the NYX round lipsticks, found at Ulta for around $5.99, and yet I don't really like them. At first I thought it was just the color that I tried that wasn't working for me. I purchased Strawberry Milk some time ago and while I love the shade, I thought the lipstick formula really magnified the dry parts of my lip. But, seeing as how the lipstick only lasted about 2 minutes, those dry patches were not magnified for very long!  

I had forgotten what I didn't like about the round lippies so I picked up another one recently, this time in Pumpkin Pie. Again, another shade that I really like but the shades are not the problem. Same slippery consistency with the lasting power of butter. Even cheap lipsticks have better formulas than the NYX Round do, for example, any of the Wet N' Wild or N.Y.C. lipsticks have far better texture and wearability. The texture of the NYX lipstick is very very similar to that of the Hard Candy (wal mart) lipsticks if you are familiar.

Lipsticks are my favorite makeup product ever and I would be severely unhappy without them. And with brands like Hourglass, MAC, and and even Revlon Colorburst, I can't be bothered with lipsticks that don't wear well on me or for very long. So what DO I look for in a lipstick and how does NYX measure up against my checklist?

My Lipstick Checklist:

-Creamy and semi-thick consitency
-Semi-long wearing, (I don't usually prefer the long wear because a lot of times they are gross on the lips after a while)
-Yummy scent, like MAC or Hourglass
-Beautiful nude shade selection
-Hides lip imperfections rather than put them on blast
-Nice, secure, packaging that you don't worry about when its in your purse

NYX Lipstick VS. MY Lipstick Checklist

-Slightly creamy but too slippery, seems to sit on the top of the lips rather then drench them in moisture
-Very short lifespan on the lips, blink and you might miss it
-No scent
-Nice shade selection, "Pumpkin Pie" is a great nude
-Secure enough packaging




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Sneak Peak: MAC Semi-Precious Collection Release July 7th

Ahh, I have died and gone to makeup heaven. Just now. I am looking at the MAC Semi-Precious collection photos while simultaneously trying to figure out how to make at least five purchases from it. Total Deja Vu, as I've been in this same position a number of times when MAC releases a collection that I am dying over. I haven't died this year over a MAC collection although I have been interested in a lipstick or two here and there. But Semi-Precious may just be the collection of the year. Its a big one, chalked full of all limited edition items like lipsticks, mineralize blushes and eyeshadows, Mineralize Skin Finish, and more. The new collection is all about the bling, beautiful sheens and rich vibrant colors. I haven't found any swatches yet but as soon as I do, I will post them. Until then, get your minds reeling and your money budgeted. Enjoy the photos that I could muster up for the time being.

Lipsticks!

Gem of Roses (Lustre) Mid-tone Strawberry Pink LE

Lush Amber (Lustre) Light Nude-Beige LE

Musky Amethyst (Frost) Deep Plum LE

One of a Kind (Lustre) Mid-tone Rosey Neutral

Cremesheen Glass!

Geo Pink (LE) Strawberry Pink

Looks Like Sin (LE) Mid-tone Red-Plum

Natural Flair (LE) Light Caramel Nude

Pure Magnificance (LE) Light Grey Pink

Richly Revered (LE) Deep Brown-Plum

Mineralize Blush!

Feeling Flushed (LE) mix of pink, deep blue, soft brown

Pressed Amber (LE) mix of nude, beige, brown

Warmth of Coral (LE) mix of coral, peach

Feeling Flushed, Pressed Amber, Warmth of Coral Mineralize Blush

Mineralize Skin Finish (MSF)!

Semi-Precious Crystal Pink: Pink-champagne w/ swirled bronze, mid-tone green & pink inner circle

Semi-Precious Goldstone: Brown w/ rosey pink, white & gold swirl in center

Semi-Precious Pearl: Beige-champagne base w/ white, champagne & bronze swirl in center

Semi-Precious Rose Quartz: Rosey-pink w/ inner circle of lime, silver & white-pink copper

Not sure if the one above is Crystal Pink or Rose Quartz

This one (above) looks like Goldstone MSF, photo credit: Joilette.be

Mineralize Eyeshadows! All Limited Edition

Blue Sheen: Navy, Black, Peach

Clarity: Light pink, Off-white green, gold and black

Dark Indulgence: Forest green & black

Faux Gold: Coral, gold, lime, bronze

Golden Glaze: Gold & black

Hint of Saphire: Pink, Violet, Teal, Blue, Copper

Jade's Fortunate: Yellow, blue, lime, black

Mineral Mode: White base w/ copper & grey

Quartz Fusion: Soft pink, silver, deep pink

Rare Find: Violet, brown, gold

Smoky Ruby: Burgundy & black

Unsurpassable: Green, purple, copper, teal

Some of the mineralize eyeshadows, photo credit: Joilette.be

Limited Edition Brushes!

234, 235, 128, 179, Split Fiber brushes

Other Mineralized Products: 

Mineralized Charged Water (LE)

Mineralized Face & Body Lotion (LE)

This is some of the collections, minus the eyeshadows and mineralize body products

 What I've Got My Own Eyes On:

Gem of Rose, Lush Amber lipsticks

Geo Pink, Natural Flair cremesheen glass

MSF, Semi-Precious Crystal Pink & Pearl

Feeling Flushed, Mineralize Blush 

Normally I'd insert a couple of videos to show you the girls that were cool enough to get some of the products to show us before the release, but no one has them on YouTube. I've heard that you can find some swatches on Spektra.net though!

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