Nyx swatches : Minimalism and Mars

Here we go again!

I recently discovered the brand Nyx, since its not available in my country - Greece.

Before ordering I read many reviews , so I decided to give it a try. Its very inexpensive, so it was worthing the try.

Up until now, I have only 6 round lipsticks ( I m waiting for another 6, and I ll order some more, too). They arrived in 1 + 5 . The single one, was ordered by another supplier, who also had the new shades, and this one is Minimalism

I just wanted to pointed out, because there is a difference between them, and its the smell. I read about the smell before getting mine, and when I got minimalism (this arrived first) I was '' But it smells okay''. Then I got the rest...

It has a soapy smell, that in the start, couldn't help but notice. It goes off soon, at least.

 

With flash, indoors :

 

(L-t-R: Minimalism, Mars)

Indoors with no flash :

   

(L-t-R: Minimalism, Mars, Minimalism (left) Mars (right))

Outdoors:



(L-t-R: Minimalism (left) Mars (right),Minimalism, Mars )

I don't like swatching in my hands, as to show the real color, should be swatched in lips.

And ok, I know. I have really big lips, with many ''wrinkles'' and not well shaped (and sensitive skin around, that's why they are red around the lines) , but... what can I do? This is what mother nature does....

I won't post indoors photo, cause it is really misleading with that shitty camera of mine (Also, excuse me for the quality ) my skin looks yellow, and it doesn't help the swatch at all,so.. only outdoors photos!

Minimalism:

 

Minimalism is a nudish color, with pinkish to mauve tones. For me it is my-lips-but-better, and great for everyday, as it is not too strong.

Mars:

 

Mars is a browny nudish color. (I didn't apply very carefully so you can see my bare lips color as well. LOL)

I liked both, but minimalism more.  Its more ''lively''.

As far as Nyx in general is concerned ......

Pros:                                                                                             

Great Variety of colors.

Moisturizing

Cheap                                                                                    

Cons:

Soapy smell in the older shades

Not great staying power ( I don't really care about it)

Not available to Greece

Now, fellow princesses...

- Do you have any Nyx round lippies? Are you happy with them?

- Do you like these colors? Do you think they look good on me? Which looks best?

- Do you have any comment about my swatches? Any suggestion what to change, or add?

Thank you for reading!

Love

V.