NYX Cosmetics Intense Butter Gloss in Berry Strudel

As you probably already know NYX recently released two new lip lines, an intense butter gloss and a high voltage lipstick.  While I was hoping to snag one from each collection ULTA was out of stock of the high voltage I wanted (don't worry I'm ordering it online). Today I will be sharing the very last Berry Strudel intense butter gloss that I snagged off the shelf a few days ago. I'm a sucker for purple so of course I had to have this intense purple gloss

  

As far as pigmentation this wins every award ever.  I can hardly believe its a gloss after applying.  It is so friggin pigmented!! It applies very easily, just be careful not to stray outside the lines as it is very opaque. It is not perfect however....it definitely lacks in the wear time department.  It stays for a few hours however the color towards the center of the mouth disappears rather quickly.  

In order to remedy this I will probably not wear this gloss alone.

Instead I'll throw it on over NYX's macaron lippie in Violet! Yay! Now the issue of any lightly covered glossy spots is gone, plus if it starts to wear in the middle the lipstick underneath will keep the color looking perfect.  It also makes both colors last longer than they would alone.

Here is a full face of me with Berry Strudel over Violet. I love it so much.

While I really like this one I will probably not be grabbing more just because I'm not really a gloss fan and none of the other colors really stand out to me.  If I were to pick up another one it would probably be Toasted Marshmallow.

Where to buy: nyxcosmetics.com, ULTA, drugstores

Price: $6

NYX Macaron Lippies in Pistachio and Violet

When I first heard that NYX was coming out with an affordable line of brightly colored lipsticks I was SO EXCITED,  As soon as they were available online my friend and I placed an order.  Unfortunately because of my appendix and Turkey I am only now able to finally swatch them for you.

First up is Pistachio.  I bought this just because I had never seen anything quite like it before.  It is almost a light teal color.  Its very unique and pretty and my boyfriend says I look great in it and should wear it out in public.  We'll see if I can get there :P

The application of this lipstick is decent. It has great coverage but is a little bit patchy.

Because of my purple lipstick addiction of course I had to pick up Violet.  I love this color sooooo much and have worn it quite often since getting it.  It lasts for quite some time...about 4-6 hours which is very impressive for a $6 lipstick. It goes on very pigmented and even.

And finally here is the color you get when you mix Pistachio and Violet together. Its almost like a lavender light blue.  Vert interesting and very pretty. 

I really want to pick up a few more and experiment with even more mixing!

Do you have a favorite shade?

Where to buy: NYXcosmetics.com, Ulta

Price: $6

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Stila Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eye Shadow in Metallic Violet

Today I wanted to share with you all the awesomeness that is Stila's foil eye shadow. I have metallic violet and oh my wow is it amazing.

 

It comes with a liquid primer and a tray to mix the shadow and primer together.  I've found that adding the absolutely smallest amount of primer possible is best.  Any more than a drop per scoop makes it too sheer and you won't get the foil like effect.

All you do is kinda stick a finger in there and scoop a little bit out, mix it with the primer, and then dab it on with your finger.

It can be worn by itself but I like putting it over my eye shadows. Here is a picture of my make up before and then after I added the foil.

It is so freaking pretty in person, I could simply not capture its sparkly glory on camera. :(

And finally me making a stupid face.  While I think this eye shadow is neat I don't think I would get another one.  They are quite expensive the only reason I have this one is because I received it as a gift. If you've got the money I'd definitely recommend picking one or two up.  On my lips I'm wearing Mary Kay At Play Jelly Lip Gloss in Crushed Plum.

Where to buy: Sephora, Ulta, or Stila's website

Price: $32