[All purchased by me, one NYX lipstick was a gift from a friend]
I think it's very hard to stay away from high-end makeup normally but its going to be even harder with all of the new releases that are gearing us up for the holiday season (a little too early in my opinion). This year, I'm going to try a little harder to stay away from the big palettes and fancy packaging. I don't think this is going to be so realistic around Sephora Friends and Family time, Luckily for me, a lot of the new things landing at the drugstore (particularly lip products) look very interesting. I thought this was a good time to look through some of my favorites from the drugstore.
The three eye products shouldn't be a surprise since they are well-supported favorites of many people in the beauty community. The Physician's Formula Lash Booster eyeliner in Ultra Black is very similar to Asian liquid liners. Most liquid liners, even the ones in a pen form, don't have as fine of a brush type as this. This formula does really make my lashes look fuller over time if I use this and the serum consistently. I photographed this with the Revlon Just Kissable Balm Stain below, oops!
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze is easy to love, with a creamy and long-lasting formula. The color is a shimmery mid-tone bronze and super flattering. I purchased the L'Oreal Infallible eyeshadow in Bronzed Taupe to use with Bad to the Bronze. Alone or used together, this is a gorgeous shade of bronze that's very similar to Bad to the Bronze.
For cheeks, I think this NYX cream blush in Natural is super pigmented, smooth and easy to blend. I don't really see any aspect of this product that isn't well worth the dollars this costs. It's definitely one of the most pigmented blushes I own, high or low end. You can see in the picture below that the texture is really soft and indents with brush fibers.
I really don't know why NYX Black Label lipsticks are not mentioned as a favorite in every drugstore lip product list. The formula is absolutely dreamy and buttery smooth. They have a semi-shiny finish and aren't sheer or overly opaque. They're more comfortable than some more expensive lipsticks out there and I think they're definitely worth checking out. Heiress is an almost perfect nude with a slightly plummy/pink undertone. Brick is an almost terracotta red-orange. It is a really great color choice for fall.
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey has been on my lips nonstop. It's so low maintenance and easy to touch up during easy-going makeup days. It really enhances the color of my lips and works across such a wide range of skin tones. I definitely recommend this shade to anyone who wants a long wearing and flattering lip color.
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| Top (L to R): PF liner in Ultra Black, Revlon Honey, NYX Heiress, NYX Brick. Bottom (L to R) NYX blush in Natural, Maybelline Bad to the Bronze, L'Oreal Bronzed Taupe, Bad to the Bronze under Bronzed Taupe |
