Beauty Product Reviews

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November 6, 2014

Did you read my review of Nyx Soft Matt Lip Cream? Well I just realised I kind of skipped ahead on that one and forgot to explain what a lip cream was in the first place. My bad.

If you haven’t tried them for yourself, lip creams are kind of like a liquified lipstick. They’re generally matte, and as pigmented as a lipstick would be, but have a cream-like consistency rather than being a solid. In my last post I also mentioned high and mid-range lip creams, which I compared the Nyx ones to. Because I’m nothing if not thorough (by which I mean obsessive compulsive and a total makeup hoarder), here are the products I was referring to and how they all stack up against each other.

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This was the first lip cream I ever encountered. It’s dry, pigmented, and very matte. I initially didn’t believe the product’s “cream-to-powder” description, but that’s exactly what it is. It has a very luxurious texture, and the staying power on this is excellent. I love that the formula is all natural, and designed to be edible (because, let’s face it – that happens).

Buy this if: You like classic colours, and don’t mind paying for a high-quality product.

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I was looking for a true neon pink lipstick when I stumbled on these. It’s 100% accurate to the colour you see in the tube – I love the absolute opaqueness and colour saturation. Texture wise, it’s pretty wet which I feel helps with even application as it doesn’t clump, but it does take a while/require blotting to dry completely matte. It totally lives up to it’s Long-Wear name though, and I rarely feel the need to reapply.

Buy this if: You’re looking for true-to-life brights and like a less dry/drying formula.

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These are such good value if you can get over the fact that the pigment density isn’t fantastic. Because this formula is a bit sheer, my natural lip colour shows through and renders all the colours slightly duller than they appear in the tube. Also worth noting: the formula can be a bit clumpy, and isn’t long-lasting. That said, the colour range is huge, the price can’t be beat, and they smell amazing!

Buy this if: You love changing up your look, and want variety without breaking the bank.

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So whats the verdict? For me at least, the ones from Sephora are the clear winner. I’m pleasantly surprised by the colour payoff every time I use them, and even the lighter colours in the range (like lilac) offer super opaque coverage on my comparatively darker lips. Also, I prefer that the formula is a bit wet, because it doesn’t dry out my lips or emphasise any existing chapping. But just don’t take my word for it! Lip creams in general are such a neat product that whatever brand you decide to try, they’re definitely worth testing out for yourself.

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