NYX Review

Being a makeup artist, I've tried almost every makeup brand out there (on myself and 

my clients). There are tons of amazing high end brands and products. My personal

favorites being Makeup Forever and MAC Cosmetics. Even though I sometimes  

get special discounts for being a professional, I still have to buy on a budget.

So I set out looking for a more affordable brand that is comparable to my higher

 end favorites. I came across NYX and I was pleasantly and surprisingly impressed!

The eyeshadow colors are highly pigmented, as are the lipsticks and glosses. The

foundations give a great, smooth coverage and the mascaras really plump up

those lashes! 

In this review, I want to show you a few of the face products...

 Eyebrow definer and gel, bronzer, powder foundation, eyeshadow primer, 

and full coverage concealer.

 The powder is amazing! I used the HD Studio "Stay matte but not flat" powder 

foundation in "creamy natural" (Because I'm kind of pastey). It's oil free, water/sweat 

resistant, and enriched with minerals. I've only had to apply it once today... and 

that's saying a lot in the heat of summer in Mississippi!

 I used the matte bronzer in "light" and it gives just the perfect touch of color.

It's noticeable, but not too dark or orange. Definitely love it!

 The eyeshadow primer pot comes in three colors; white, nude, and white pearl (which 

adds a bit of shimmer). I used the white color. It's creamy and slightly thick..which I like

because it feels like the shadow will actually stick to it. And it has! That color doesn't budge.

The eyebrow definer has also been great. I used the colors for blonde hair because I'm 

naturally a dirty blondish/brown so my eyebrows are still that color. I've tried coloring them

darker before to match my hair, but it just looks weird.

 I'm a stickler for good concealer. It has to be full coverage without looking cakey

or creasy and it has to last all day because it's under the rest of my makeup and

I don't want to have to redo it. This concealer is the best! I use it in "fair". With 

concealer, I always get it in a color that's one shade lighter than my complexion.

That helps with dark circles and whatnot.

The eyebrow definer comes with a great brow gel that I add to my brows first, 

then I comb them with the little mascara-looking wand. I didn't care for the angled

shadow brush that it came with. It wasn't as skinny and precise as I like, so I just

used one of my other angled brushes.

I apply the foundation powder all over, concentrating on the T-Zone and under eyes.

Then, I apply the bronzer using contouring techniques (you can look that up 

on YouTube).

I added a few finishing touches and that was it! A flawless complexion with

affordable makeup. I really love this makeup line.