NYX Stick Blush in Orchid

NYX's Claims-"Add a touch of color with our creamy and extremely pigmented Stick Blush!" I would tend to agree this blush is blendable and has very good pigmentation.

I have the shade orchid. It is described as a peachy pink with golden shimmer.

 I would say straight out of the stick it is almost metallic in finish. These do wear relatively well for a cream/stick blush setting it with a powder blush adds wear time. I apply this with my fingers to the cheeks and then blend it in. I find that applying this straight from the tube wipes away your foundation. The golden shimmer in this blush gives a warm dewy glow; great for spring and summer.

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NYX Cream Shadow in Suede

Nyx's Description-"NYX’s Cream Eye Shadows are bursting with intense shimmering pigments in assorted hues. These exceptional Cream Eye Shadows come in 20 shades that have a velvety texture and dries promptly after application and lasts all day. This rich and smooth Cream Eye Shadow is water resistant and crease-free Cream Eye Shadow is the product that you can wear for every season and occasion."

I do agree with these claims once you put the product on whether you blend it out or leave it at full intensity it dries quickly. If you blink however before it dries if you don't blend it out it will crease. These will not work as a shadow base or primer because they don't stay tacky very long. Also once they have dried they don't blend or smudge at all.

This shadow applies with a doe-foot applicator.

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The color suede is a metallic bronze. And has a foil finish at full intensity(not blended).

I would recommend this line of shadows if you are looking for metallic eye shadows. 

NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme in Tokyo

 "Neither lipstick nor lip gloss—this is matte lip cream. A new kind of pout paint that goes on silky smooth and sets to a matte finish. Soft Matte Lip Cream is surprisingly durable and, unlike some matte lipstick formulas, also moisturizing" is Nyx's Claim. I would have to agree with this except it is slightly drying on my lips.

This product applies with a doe-foot applicator.The packaging is a simple tube with a matte lid. This product is a very smooth consistency and lasts quite long.

The color Tokyo is a matte bubblegum pink. I would recommend this to you guys just make sure you put on lip balm first.

Bare Minerals Lip Gloss in Wild Honey

 This retails for $15 alone. The packaging is a clear hard plastic tube with a matte black top. There are 17 other colors in this line. This gloss wears pretty well on me; around 3 hours. I don't mind the scent it's sweetish and has some vanilla to it.
 Cliams: Shine naturally — without preservatives, parabens and artificial dyes. Our all-natural polish combines 100% pure bareMinerals with delectable ingredients such as Pomegranate Seed Oil and Honeysuckle Flower Extract.

 This has a brush tip applicator, this applies product evenly across the lips.

The color wild honey is a peach toned nude with slight gold shimmer and a pearl finish.
I would recommend this formula of gloss to you guys and for all of you who are conscience of parabens and stuff like that these are 100% natural. 

Wet N' Wild Blush In Pearlescent Pink

 This blush retails for around $3 the packaging is appropriate for the price. It is a clear plastic cover with the logo on it and a black plastic bottom. The collection also has 3 other colors Heather Silk, Berry Shimmer (Which isn't widely available)  and Mellow Wine. This is Wet N' Wild's description "Sweep on this silky-smooth blush that strikes the perfect balance between a blendable transparent sheen and a radiant pop of maximum color. A special blend of treated nylon powders provides long-lasting color. Dermatologist-tested."

                                                                         

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This color is a medium pink with subtle shimmer which really doesn't show up on the cheeks. This is highly pigmented and needs to be used with a light hand. It is very blendable as well as long lasting. I do recommend these blushes and I want to pick up the rest of the collection.   

 

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