So, If you didn't already know by now and are new to my blog then welcome! I am a MUA working and living in Bangkok, Thailand. Now, living here means it is extremely difficult (or ridiculously expensive!) to get my hands on any of the goodies I so desperately want! However, a NYX store was brought to central bangkok, THANK YOU BEAUTY GODS! Ok, ok so I already know that NYX is sold somewhere else in Bangkok however, it is so far away from anything and anywhere it really is such an effort going! Now, that it is in Central World, city centre is so convenient. It is so convenient that I just HAD to pop by... it would be rude not to!
When I first saw the NYX counter, I was a little disappointed. In comparison to the size of the beauty department in Central World, I presumed it would be at least double its size however, I gave it the benefit of the doubt and went for a serious mooch about! Looking around I definitely saw some of the infamous pieces such as the pigment pots, jumbo eye pencils, blushes etc. I was really hoping to pick up a couple of the HD foundations yet they only sold three colours are all were VERY fair (typical for Thailand I suppose!) so I ended up not picking any up at all. I was also keen to look at some eyeshadow palettes however they were only selling the new smokey and natural palette and both didn't seem to impress me! However! I did pick up a few pieces I wanted to try for myself and for my client kit and grabbed myself some goodies, some I love and some I'm still not sure about! Therefore, this blog is going to show you swatches, prices, pictures and links to where you can buy them. I hope you enjoy reading this short blog on my NYX haul! Lets go....
Products I brought!
As soon as I walked into the store, I noticed the wide selection of the infamous jumbo eye pencils and instantly grabbed the 'milk' pencil! After hearing amazing things about this product I thought I'd look at a few others grabbed two other colours!
Milk- Fairly opaque white pencil. Blends well and so far I have used it as a eyeshadow primer and instantly saw results. Comparing eyeshadow without 'milk' underneath, it was clear the eyeshadow was far brighter when using the NYX jumbo pencil as a primer! A definite must have!!
Yoghurt- I have fallen in love with this colour. As soon as I swatched it on my hand, I was smitten. Its a pastel pink champagne colour with gold/silver shimmer. So beautiful! Can be used entirely on its own for a little something more for your daytime makeup, or apply a pearl/shimmer eyeshadow on top for a glamorous eyelook for the evenings! I definitely recommend this colour!
Rust- A perfect hue for this seasons trends. Its a berry, burgundy with a metallic finish. It can definitely be worn by itself blend out so there are no harsh lines or can be used to create a more dramatic, smokey eye!
This item I am still trying to figure how it is best to use! I picked up the Stick blush in 'Orchid' as it looked like a gorgeous coral with gold shimmer. I am pretty olive skinned and tan quite well and with only a light hand a lot of product seemed to come out and even for my taste, this wasn't a colour id personally use as a blush. I've found that this would be ideal for a more sun-kissed, bronze makeup look and to be used as a cream highlighter! I wouldnt recommend this to anyone with fair skin as it will look quite 'clown-like' and a little odd. However, there are many other colours that would suit lighter skin tones!
Soft, matte lip creams
The formulas of the lip creams were all different in each of them that I brought. Some required 2/3 layers, and others required only one; some were messy to apply and did not sit well on the lip and yet others went on perfectly the first time! I'm not sure whether its something I'm doing wrong but if this happens to you, please let me know! The lip creams do dry to a matte finish however can be very drying on the lips so I recommend applying a moisturizing lip balm before, wait a couple of minutes for it to be absorbed and then apply the lip creams.
Tokyo- Not sure how I feel about the colour of this one! Tokyo is the palest of the lip creams that I brought. It is very light pink and requires a fair few layers to achieve your perfect colour. I found that it also applied awkwardly and set badly on dry skin; lip scrubs could be recommended before using these! Personally, I do not like pale colours on tanned skin tones and think this would suit a fairer complexion. This one will be going directly into my kit.
Istanbul- Definitely more wearable for the majority of skin tones. This is a fairly neutral pink and can be worn for day and night. The application of this lip cream was also better than 'Tokyo' however it may have just been that particular one. 'Istanbul' required only 1 coating however I applied two for my desired look. It also applied smoothly and well.
The next two lip products that I brought were the NYX megashine lip glosses in both beige & nude pink. I adore these lip glosses. They apply smoothly, add a beautiful amount of shine with no trace of a frosty shimmer. They are pigmented enough to be worn entirely by themselves or can be paired with a lipstick! Definitely will be purchasing more of these. LOVE.
NYX megashine lip gloss in Beige: Not entirely sure why they named a pink lip gloss beige, but this is one of my most favourite lip gloss that I own. It matches almost any skin tone as it is a very neutral pink and looks gorgeous by itself or over a lipstick! This will definitely be a favourite carried into the new year! <3
NYX megashine lip gloss in Nude Pink: Very similar to the colour 'Beige' however, it is lighter in colour! I'm not really a fan of light pink colours, particularly as I am olive skinned however, this one has won me over! I particularly like wearing this one on its own as the pigmentation of the colour is just enough to add a little something to your overall look. I have also used this on a fair few of my clients and they have always requested the name of the lipstick and insist they purchase it themselves!
Now, I do love to experiment with mixing lipstick colours. This NYX lucious lip gloss palette was perfect for me. I own a fair few lipsticks that are pink, red and nudes however I had never owned anything orange. The palette varies in orange hues from vibrant oranges, to coral and even a clear glitter lipgloss. When I first saw the palette I was curious as to what the colour would look like mixed with other lipsticks or even on there own. After playing with the palette and trying to mix lipstick colours, I still find that this palette is one of the least reached products in my vanity collection. I find the palette quite child-like (especially the clear gloss with gold glitter!). However, the lip glosses are not sticky and glide on well. I will probably be giving this away to someone who could make use of it.
All these products can be found on the NYX website here; http://www.nyxcosmetics.co.uk/ (UK website)
http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/ (US website)
That is the end of my NYX mini haul and review! I hope you enjoyed reading my review and have a better idea of some of the products that you may want to purchase and try out for yourselves. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask, and if you have any requests please contact me!
Thankyou and have a relaxed and cosy evening!
XOX
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