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Τρίτη 6 Δεκεμβρίου 2011

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.

Minimalism Nyx  Mars Nyx

With flash, indoors :

Minimalism Nyx  Mars Nyx

(L-t-R: Minimalism, Mars)

Indoors with no flash :

Minimalism Nyx  Minimalism Nyx  Minimalism and Mars Nyx

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

Outdoors:

Minimalism and Mars Nyx Minimalism Nyx Mars Nyx

(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 Nyx swatch Minimalism Nyx swatch  Minimalism Nyx swatch

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 Nyx swatch  Mars Nyx swatch

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.

15 σχόλια:

  1. NYX makes GREAT blushes! Comparable to NARS if ya ask me! Great post, nice pics!

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  2. Thank you very much!
    I am planning to buy the creamy blushes : Glow and Golden.
    From the regural ones, I haven't decided which :(

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  3. Awwww ! Thank you very much! You are boosting my self-confidence because, I am really not confident about them! Thanks! :)

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  4. Minimalism looks pretty! Can I ask a simple comparison between that and B52?

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  5. Yeap! In my next swatch , I ll also put a minimalism photo together to compare!
    In a first glance, expect - obviously - the smell difference, Minimalism is lighter with more to the pinkish side, while B52 is darker and more to the mauve-ish side. While B52 is a best seller, and goes better for winter, I prefer Minimalism.
    But haven't watch them both in photos to compare so...
    I will probably do B52 and Tea Rose next, so... stay tuned!

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  6. These are both great shades! I agree with the soapy smell. It kinda bothered me a bit. :) I think I'll buy those shades next time I chance upon NYX in a bazaar. They don't have a proper makeup counter here either. :)

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  7. The minimalism doesn't smell bad! It doesn't have that soapy smell at all. It looks like iconic, which I haven't got yet but I surely will. You should defenately buy it. Mars looks better in reality, but its overall a good shade , I just love minimalism !
    I think I m gonna make my new swatch with milan and B52 ... Kinda in the same range of colors...
    Thank you for your comment ! :)

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  8. Hmmmm. I think I should try Minimalism. B52 is a litter dark for me...

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  9. I agree. I bought it (B52) coz it is a best seller and seemed nice in all the swatches I ve seen. Its not that its bad, but for me as weel (NC20) its bit dark too. Probably tommorow I ll swatch it together with Milan (looks lighter version of B52, and to me is MLBB shade) .You ll love minimalism :)

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  10. We share the same reasons for buying B52! Ok, so I'm gonna try and get myself NYX Minimalism!

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  11. Great! Now you've really tempted me to go buy! hahahaha I think i'll do so after the holidays. Need to spend my money on gifts for other people :))

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  12. I made a new post, including B52, Milan and Minimalism.
    I changed my opinion about B52. Lol. My first glance was wrong, I guess.

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  13. [...] is very similar to Minimalism and it’s a beautiful shade (I m gonna swatch soon). Decadent is my dissapointment. I wanted [...]

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