Well aren't I a happy little bunny now that NYX has come to Australia, and is available at a fair number of Target stores! I held my breath when I went in to my local the first time after I heard the news, as I'd read that not all outlets were stocking it. But to my delight, there was the stand, and it was positively overflowing with testers :-) I surprised even myself with my restraint and only grabbed a Wonder Pencil and this absolutely divine Creamy Round Lipstick in shade #529, Thalia...
Although I wear a wide range of lipstick shades, mauvey pinks seem to be the most flattering of all, and I was so enamoured with this particular hue, I went back the next day and bought another to keep as a spare. I've never been game to order any lipsticks from the NYX site in the past because I have zero faith in the colours I see on my monitor, so to have the whole range available to test-before-I-buy is pure bliss...
I'm head-over-heels in love with this lipstick - it's just so creamy and moisturising! Doesn't last very long on my pout, but I don't give a hoot because the colour, shine and softening properties are just so perfect for what I'm after, plus it has very little fragrance and minimal taste (just a wee bit perfumey).
The gloss finish is almost mirror shine, in fact I really don't need to apply anything over the top. However, being a self-confessed gloss addict, and after scouring through my collection, I discovered that Mirenesse Velvet Lip Lift Moisture Shine in #17 (Rose Musk) is an almost exact match. That's Thalia on the left, and the Mirenesse gloss on the right - there's barely any difference :-)
And here is Thalia with Mirenesse #17 over the top - a smidgin pinker, and the glossy finish raised a notch. Just out of interest I googled "Thalia", and in Greek Mythology, she was one of the nine Muses, the goddess of festivities and luxurious banquets, and the name itself means rich, plentiful and abundant - well I reckon that about sums up this lipstick nicely :-)
Have you tried any of the NYX creamy lipsticks yet? Which one is your favourite?
Take care of you,
kats xxx
Thalia is gorgeous. I have quite a few NYX, there so good, aren't they! xx
ReplyDeleteYou can probably tell I'm quite enthused Indie lol - bought Indian Pink as well and will try that out tomorrow...
DeleteThis looks so creamy and luscious, I really like it on you! Do you think the bottom bit that shows the colour is detachable and is a lip gloss? Because the base of my Ulta 3 lipsticks can be taken out - and there's more product!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jacqueline, and you're absolutely right! I read about this somewhere, and promptly forgot so thanks for the reminder - such a pleasant little surprise, although I'm lazy and I can't be bothered carrying a lip brush around with me...
DeleteThis looks gorgeous on you Kat. I purchased one in the colour tea rose and whilst I love the colour I can't stand the fragrance/taste that I don't think I can continue to wear it :-(. It has put me off trying the lip gloss that so many bloggers love so I am next going to try the eye products. Glad you love it though xx
ReplyDeleteOuch Kate, what a bummer - I wonder if they're all the same? I have two so far and will go and give my other one (that I haven't worn yet) the taste and sniff test. I have some NYX matte shadows and they're brilliant - the eye crayons are great too, although the couple that I have aren't all that pigmented. Keen to read your thoughts after you try the range :-)
DeleteGorgeous colour Kats. Looks lovely on you. I still haven't tried anything NYX. I have had a quick look at it, but haven't had a chance to really play with it. My local Target doesn't stock it. Hopefully they will one day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rose, I have quite a few that are similar, but none are as pretty as this shade :-)
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