I've been kinda raving lately about the Black Label Lipsticks from NYX, so I have decided to share some swatches with you all. I have a preference for creamy mattes (like MAC's amplified cremes) and so I was careful to review and choose the colors accordingly. Not an easy task when ordering from NYX because they provide no written descriptions and their swatches are never close to reality. I found Makeup Alley to be really helpful and I think I chose some really great colors! All are creamy mattes with the exception of one, Orchid, which I would describe as more like MAC's cremesheen in that it has a bit of a lustre to it. In the pics below, the lipstick is freshly applied, without any liner or lip primer. I find after a few minutes, the colors all really set nicely and lose a bit of their sheen while still remaining soft and moisturizing.
Without further ado:
L to R: Heiress, India, Nude
L to R: Bling, Diva, Orchid
Heiress
India
Nude
Bling
Diva
Orchid
Disclaimer: the degree of smile on my lips in no way indicates a preference to a particular color :)
so, with the exception of Orchid, they are all nudes of varying degrees. I like nudey lipsticks! The color called Nude looks amazing with a swipe of creamy pink gloss (like NYX's Beige for example) over top! A reviewer on MUA described Nude as a cross between MAC's Shy Girl and Creme d'Nude, I would have to agree.
So... what are some of your favorite nude lippies?
