Hot New 2014 Products From NYX!

I've noticed that NYX has come out with quite a few new products recently. I thought I would share the information I have from their website and emails. Some of these new products even appear to be dupes for popular high end products!

Eyes:

The Suede Shadow Palette is NYX's newest eyeshadow palette. It contains 8 shades and is $12. All of the shades in this palette have some sort of pearly or metallic finish, so it might not appeal to everyone. But it does have basic neutrals with a few fun colors, and is limited edition.

The Two Timer - Dual Ended Eyeliner looks very interesting. It is a liquid eyeliner on one end and a kohl kajal liner on the other end. It retails for $10, which is a bargain if the product if both ends are actually good liners.

NYX now has an eyebrow primer called the Proof It! Waterproof Eyebrow Primer. You are supposed to apply this to your brows before powder or pencil and it is specifically formulated for thin, sparse brows. Sounds very interesting and retails for $7.

The Eyebrow Gel has a "lightweight, waterproof formula [that] creates thicker, fuller, natural-looking brows." It is said to be a dupe of the Makeup Forever Aqua Brow which is $20 and contains 0.23 oz.

These new Wicked Lashes are made of natural hair and come in 12 varieties. Some appear to have a solid black band while others have a clear band. At only $3.50, these look like something good to try!

Face:

NYX has two new face primers called Skin Elixirs. The purple one, called Renew, is said to "encourage vibrant and healthy looking skin thanks to coenzyme Q10." The green, called Balance, is said to "boost balance with [its] tea tree oils." So I guess you could say that these are primers with an added bonus. Both retail for $12 each.

This Honey Dew Me Up Primer is "inspired by honey's golden glow" and is said to "neutralize the appearnce of discoloration and redness." It also contains "light reflective gold flecks [that] create a luminous look." It retails for $17, which is expensive for NYX products.

The Wonder Stick "has a creamy finish that conceals, highlights, and contours with ease." It is available in 4 colors and is $12. This looks a lot like the Em Cosmetics Chiaroscuro contour and highlight stick which also comes in 4 shades but is $24. 

Lips:

The lonely new lip product is the Lip Primer. This is said to "create the perfect canvas for lipcolor" and "ensures that lip product lasts and does not go outside the lines." It retails for $7 and comes in 2 shades.


I can't wait to find these at my local Ulta or CVS and try them out. Have you tried any of these? If so, leave me a comment below saying what you think!


~ Haley

Fun Eyeliners Picks For Spring!

Fun eyeliner colors are very on trend for spring and summer so I wanted to share some of my favorites.

Here are my recommendations!

This NYX Retractable Eyeliner in White 01 has been my go to. I love that it's retractable so that no wood gets close to my eye like typical liners that you have to sharpen. I usually use this liner in my lower water line to hide the look of allergies, because pollen can be a pain.... But you can also use this liner for the tuxedo liner look or as a base all over the lid for shadows.

This On Edge Longwearing Eye Pencil by Wet n Wild Fergie in Ex-Stacey is a bold color to pull off. I think that it is such a fun color to layer underneath a black liner on the upper lash line for the double decker effect. Some bloggers have had issues with this liner being crumbly but I haven't had any issues with that... But it is an inexpensive way to try hot pink!

The NYX Slide on Liner in Pretty Violet 03 is a gorgeous metallic purple. Since radiant orchid is color of the year, this liner is right on trend. I think the Slide on Liners are a great formula for a super-affordable price.

Ah, the Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last pencils. For $2.50 at Walgreens, these pencils are truly extraordinary. This liner in Aqua Stone is a gorgeous metallic turquoise. I love to use this on my lower lashline or in my lower waterline. It lasts extremely well and is 100% smudge-proof.

This is the newest liner to my collection and it is just gorgeous. Stila's Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner in Mint Julep is a beautiful mint green. It is completely matte and glides on so effortlessly. I love pairing this with a bright pink lip for a colorful spring/summer look.

Here's a look at all of the liners swatched together.

I think that a colorful liner is a great way to mix up your beauty routine for spring and summer. A bonus is that since these liners are so long-wearing, you don't have to worry them smudging or fading throughout the day.

Do you have any other fun eyeliner recommendations? Leave them in the comments below!

~ Haley

Beginner's Makeup Guide: Product recommendations for someone who is new to makeup!

Hello! I've seen this video topic on YouTube and decided to make a blog post on it!

This post is for the person who is starting from scratch or who already has a few items but wants a complete face of makeup. I didn't include bronzers, highlighters, lip liners, etc. because I wanted this post to be just he essentials. All of the products below are drugstore products, so they are budget friendly and can (hopefully) be found in any local drugstore.


Face:

- I would recommend a tinted moisturizer, BB cream, or CC cream for any beginners because they are more forgiving than foundations and can be applied with just your fingers. The Rimmel BB Cream ($6.99) is best for oily skin and the Revlon BB Cream ($10.99) is best for dry skin, but of course you can buy which ever you want.

- If you have oily skin, a powder will be very helpful to keep your skin matte. If you want don't travel often, then I would recommend a loose powder because you get more product for the price. But if you travel often or want to take your powder to go so you can touch up throughout the day, then I would recommend a pressed powder. Either the Palladio Loose Rice Powder ($4.99) or the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder ($4.99) are good picks for an oil absorbing powder.

- Concealer was the first makeup items that I started using! I think when someone is starting to use makeup, a concealer that can correct dark circles, blemishes, and redness all in one is best. I would recommend the L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Crayon Concealer ($8.99).

- A subtle blush can be a quick way to brighten your complexion. These blushes by Rimmel ($4.99) are not only affordable but are subtle so you can't overdo it. They are also very blendable which makes them perfect for anyone getting started in makeup.


Eyes:

- I think that an eye primer is essential if you want your eyeshadow to last all day without creasing or fading. I love the E.L.F. Eyelid Primer ($1 at Target) because it is sheer so it works on all skin tones, plus I find that it is very comparable to higher end primers!

- Eyeshadow is my favorite type of makeup but it can look messy or unblended if you are just getting started into makeup. I would recommend something sheer at first, then when you feel more comfortable applying eyeshadow you can move on to more pigmented shadow. My sheer pick would be the CoverGirl trio in Shimmering Sands ($4.99) and my pigmented pick would be the Wet n Wild Color Icon trio in Walking on Eggshells ($2.99). These shadows look beautiful on all skin tones and are great neutral staples.

- Eyeliner can be tricky if you're new to it so I would recommend a pencil like the Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil in Black Point (Black color) or Espresso Last (Brown color), $2.49 each at Walgreens. These liners glide on effortlessly and stay on all day without fading or smudging.

- Mascara is my last step for the eyes and there are so many great drugstore/beginner mascaras! The CoverGirl Clump Crusher ($7.99) is an updated version of the Lashblast Fusion. It is great for both lengthening and volumizing. If you want just lengthening I would recommend the L'Oreal Telescopic Shocking Extensions ($9.99) and if you want just volumizing then I would recommend the L'Oreal Volumious Carbon Black ($7.99). I find that I don't need the waterproof version of these mascaras but that's up to you if you want waterproof or not.

Lips:

- When you're just getting started into makeup, the easiest, most fool-proof lip option is a lip butter. These are sheer lipsticks that are a lip balm, lipstick, and lip gloss all in one. I love the Revlon Color Burst Lip Butters ($7.99) because of the shade range and how pigmented they are for being a lip butter. My favorite everyday shade that looks great on everybody is Berry Smoothie (pictured above).



Disclaimer: The prices and pictures are from Target's, Walmart's, Walgreen's, and Ulta's website. Depending on where you shop, the prices will vary slightly, so the prices I have listed may not be the price at your local store.


Overall, I feel that these products are great for anyone who is new to makeup and will flatter every skin tone. Hope you like these recommendations!


~ Haley