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I’ve bought several more Nyx round lipsticks since I got to try them a few months ago (you can read my review of shades Thalia and Paris). I think I’m stopping for now, though, since I’m pretty much covered in all the shades I’m interested in, except maybe for Pumpkin Pie. But it doesn’t matter since I’m really enjoying my current favorite of the lot: Nyx Louisiana. I think I just found my perfect pink.
Louisiana is a pretty bright pink, nearing the shades of magenta and fuchsia. It’s definitely not a conservative shade, but I find myself wearing it almost every time I go out. I’ve gotten so attached to it that I feel naked without it. When I have a statement-making pink lip, I get lazy with the rest of my make-up and just fix my brows and put on eyeliner. Sometimes, I don’t even wear foundation anymore (as you’ll see in the following photos). This kind of pink says it all. It’s the first time I’ve treated any kind of make-up as a major accessory to my whole look/outfit.
I normally blot my lipstick, but it looks nice and shiny when I don’t. Of course, it lasts only until I start eating. So this is what it looks like (this had indoor lighting, without flash):
See how bright it is? (I am obsessed with the Runaways, hence the book. It’s the memoirs of Cherie Curie, who was played by Dakota Fanning in the movie.)
Hamming it up with Nio, projecting our own tiger look, haha! (Grabbed those two photos again from Nio, who I dragged along to a styling gig for Philippine Fashion Week.)
And this is how it looks after eating, no retouching (sorry for the labandera looks, these were taken during another styling gig and it was really hot and we were all sweating like pigs).
Some swatching (note that I have a warm skin tone, which is more yellow than brown):
Swatch indoors
Outdoors
With flash
If you like your pink on the shocking, vibrant side, then Louisiana is for you. I’m definitely loving it. If you want something more toned down, then you might want to try Fig. I’d recommend the shades Thalia (pinkish brown), Tea Rose (fleshy pink that’s closer to my lip color) and Fig as the safest lip colors you can try for everyday use.
Something to remember about Nyx round lipsticks: they’re really creamy and soft. So try to keep them in a cool place. I haven’t had any trouble with them up until recently, I guess since the weather turned warmer. They’ve leaned slightly against the case so that they grate against the side when I slide it up. It happened to my Electra lipstick, which is a really mean red. Fortunately, it’s easier with a lip brush anyway since it’s so very red that you’d have to be extra careful in applying it.
I find that swiping on some lip balm then patting foundation over my lips before putting on the lipstick is the best trick that has worked so far in prolonging my Nyx color. I have very dry lips, but this hasn’t dried and cracked my lips despite the layers. Yeah, I’ve now skipped the lip liner entirely. Balm-foundation-lipstick works better for me.
You can score cheap Nyx round lipsticks at Digital Traincase and Carefreeshopper. They’re P160 each unless they’re on sale or there’s a promo. I buy from either one, depending on the availability of the shades that I want since they both have the same price. Digital Traincase has cheaper shipping, though, but I was also pleasantly surprised that Carefreeshopper shipped my lipsticks in a box. They’re both reliable sellers.
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What color would you recommend for regular “no make-up” days? Because I now really want to check out Nyx.
Tea Rose or Thalia. For your color I’d recommend Tea Rose cos it’s pinker. Brown sometimes can make you look washed out or old.
I have been wanting to try NYX lipsticks since you blogged about it. (BTW, I’m an avid follwer of your blog =) ) I just have doubts in buying OL, I wanted to actually see and swatch the lipsticks in person rather than choosing it from the photo swatches but I would wanna try NYX Louisiana now. I am wearing MAC’s Lustering lipstick basically everyday. Its also a bright pink lipstick, I just put on black gel eyeliner plus a powder when using it. It has been my to go to look since the start of summer.
Hey Baya! Thanks for following
I know Nyx is also available in Beauty Cocktails at Glorietta 4 (http://www.facebook.com/#!/nyxcosmeticsphilippines). Buying them online is still cheaper but at least you can see the colors for yourself and swatch them.
I will definitely get two shades! haha! can’t decide which is which. But I lvoe pink shades of lipsticks! Btw where did you get your necklace on the second photo? I love it Alex!
I’m loving this super pink Louisiana, I think you’ll love it din. Carry mo naman eh! ^_- I got the necklace from Manila FAME Trade Exhibit (http://reluctantstylista.com/article/manila-f-a-m-e-international-october-2009), they only happen twice a year. I actually want to go back haha. They just finished last week (April 19), but there’s probably going to be another one around October.
really? gawd! I was a crew team then at 2008′s FAME! hehe I was an intern at a prod house doing all the video coverage and all, and gawd I am amazed on that exhibit! Can I go with you if meron sa October? I wanna experience it again!
I like FAME! Sayang nga lang, you can’t shoot photos inside, but I understand why they don’t allow it. The exhibit is always amazing! As it’s so far off, I’m not sure if I’ll be going, but if I will, I’ll definitely call on you!
Paris looks interesting! I wanted to get pumpkin pie too! Along with indian pink hehe. I didn’t want to get any more nyx lipsticks because they melt so easily and staying power’s not so great but I can’t resist because the colors are so pretty!!
Paris is a sort of milky pink that’s close to lavender. I didn’t have trouble with melting Nyx until recently!
Plus, I’m okay with the staying power if it’s a really deep color (like Electra or Louisiana), cept that I haven’t really tried any other lipstick…because I keep buying Nyx colors, they’re so pretty nga! xD
My sister and I have only tried Paris, Louisiana and Chaos (bright red). We love all of them! My Mom naman loves Black Cherry and Snow White
Hmm, I don’t know Black Cherry yet. I want to try an orangey lipstick. I might buy Nyx again after all haha
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I was thinking the same thing the other day! Like a bright orange lip…not sure how it would look on me though. Why don’t we scout for one on Saturday?
Go for orange lips. obsession ko yan ngayon haha!
Looks great on you!!! Parang artista lang talaga
we almost have the same shade of lipstick with the one i’m using right now.
It’s so cute! And I’m sure it suits you, it’s a shade guaranteed to be cheery
yes, that pink definitely suits you!
thanks for lipstick tips..i’m about to go out and plan to apply red lipstick..so the lip balm + foundation trick really helps. <3
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