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

Comprehensive Urban Decay Naked 1, 2, and 3 Palettes Dupe List

The Urban Decay Naked Palettes are all the rage these days, especially with the new Naked 3 palette, so I wanted to make a list of all of the Naked palette dupes that I've come across!

To start, here's a look at the original Naked palettes ($52-$54 each):

I'm going to split this up into Naked 1 and 2 dupes together and Naked 3 dupes separate since the shades in the Naked 3 are much more pink, rose colored. And I have organized each category alphabetically.

Why is this post called "comprehensive"? Well, I have included links to blog posts with helpful reviews and swatches for every dupe that I could find AND links/information about where you can purchase these products! Hope you find this helpful!

Naked 1 and 2 Dupes:

1. Chi Chi Glamorous Eyes in Nude

This palette dupes the original Naked palette almost perfectly! You can see a review here with swatches. It retails for $22.95 on the Chi Chi website, but shipping is quite expensive ($49.50 shipping to the USA or free shipping over orders over $150). So this dupe is best in Australia where it can also be purchased at Target and Myer. But if you live elsewhere, maybe you can find an Aussie friend to send it to you! :)

2. Coastal Scents Revealed Palette

This palette came out a few months ago and has many exact dupes to the Naked 1 and 2. It has 20 eyeshadows for only $19.95, but I have seen this palette on sale for as low as $9.95. You can see Beauty Broadcast's review and comparison here and you can purchase it here. 

3. Coastal Scents Warm Palette 

This palette has 88 neutral shades with some pops of blue, purple, and pink undertone shades for only $7.95-$19.95 depending on what sale is going on. This blog post show you a dupe list from this palette and the Naked 1 palette and this blog post has a review with swatches. You can buy this here. 

4. E.L.F. Studio Endless Eyes Pro Mini Eyeshadow Palette in Natural

This palette has 32 neutral shades with many exact Naked 1 and 2 dupes! It contains a range of finishes to create many different looks. Sure, not all of the shades are incredibly pigmented, but for $6, you can't beat it! You can purchase it here and see a review with swatches here.

5. E.L.F. Studio 144-Piece Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette in Natural

For $15, this E.L.F. palette has every neutral shade you could ever want! Maybe not all of the shades are up to par with the Naked palettes, but you still get a lot of colors to work with. This has many shades similar to the Naked 1, 2, and 3. You can purchase this here. DivaMakeupQueen did a video comparison here and a blog post here with swatches and a review.

6. MUA Undressed and Undressed Me Too Palette

These are probably the most well known Naked 1 and 2 palette dupes and they are among the least expensive as well for only $6.58 each. They each contain 12 eyeshadows, which is the same as the Naked's, and the colors coordinate to the Naked 1 and 2 almost exactly. You can see both palettes compared to the Naked palettes here. They can be purchased here for the Undressed palette and here for the Undressed Me Too.

7. NYX Butt Naked Eyes and Butt Naked Turn the Other Cheek Palettes

The Butt Naked Eyes (on the left) has cooler toned eyeshadow shades which is more like the Naked 2 while the Butt Naked Turn the Other Cheek (on the right) has warmer toned eyeshadows which is more like the Naked 1. Both palettes retail for $25 each and can be found here and here or at your local Ulta store.

8. NYX Love in Paris Palettes

These 9 eyeshadow palettes have a range of shades but these two (Parisian Chic on the left and A La Mode on the right) contain neutral shades that mimic the Naked 1 and 2. They both can be bought at your local Ulta, CVS, or Target or here.

9. NYX Nude on Nude Palette

This palette is a very hyped up Naked 1 and 2 dupe! It features 20 eyeshadow shades and 10 lip colors for only $25. You can buy it here or at Ulta and you can see a blog post comparing it to the Naked palettes here.

10. NYX Nude on Nude Natural Look Kit

This palette has 9 eyeshadows and two lip colors for only $12. You can see a this blog post which compares it to the Naked 1 palette and you can purchase it here or at your local Ulta store (maybe Target or CVS).

11. Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow

These palettes contain 9 neutral shimmery eyeshadows that can create gorgeous Naked 1 and 2 duped looks. They come in 4 variations: Natural Nude, Warm Nude, Classic Nude, Smokey Nude. These palettes are $11.99 at Ulta. Here are swatches of all four palettes and here is a comprehensive comparison between the Natural Nude (formerly called "Nude Eyes") palette and the Naked 1.

12. Sleek I-Divine Palette in Storm

Sleek palettes have been raved about because they only cost $11.99 (with very inexpensive shipping to the USA) and are incredibly pigmented. This blog post compares it to the Naked 1 palette and you can see just how similar the shades actually are! You purchase this here.

13. Sonia Kashuk Eye on Couture Palettes

These palettes come in either Eye on Matte or Eye on Shimmer depending on if you want an all matte palette or an all metallic palette. Both palettes cost $19.99 each and feature 12 soft, buttery shades that can give you a dramatic or natural look, depending on what you are going for. These are available in Target stores or available here and here online. This is blog post compares the shimmer palette to the Naked's and this one shows swatches of the matte palette.

14. The Balm Nude Tude Palette 

Yes I know this usually retails for $36 but you can find it every few months on Hautelook.com for $18. It has 12 amazingly pigmented neutral shades and comes in either a "naughty" or "nice" version (both contain the same eyeshadows, just different packaging). You can see a review here and can order it here.

15. Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Collection in Comfort Zone

This $4.99 palette has 8 uber pigmented neutral shades. These can dupe the neutral colors from the Naked 1 and 2 but they also dupe two of the Naked 3 shades (Trick and Blackheart). You can see swatches here and can find it at your local drugstore.

Naked 3 Dupes:

1. Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quad in Designer Chocolates

The rosey metallic eyeshadow in this palette is a dupe for the Naked 3's Buzz and the light brown lid shade is a dupe for Liar. (See a swatch comparison video and blog post here) You also get 3 other neutrals in this palette to balance out the pink shade, making this $6.99 quad a great deal! It can be purchased at Ulta, Target, drugstores, or where ever else Maybelline is sold.

2. NYX Love in Paris Eyeshadow Palette in Eat Cake

This palette has 9 shades with a rosy, pinky undertone for $9.99. It has a mixture of matte, metallic, and glitter shades to create many different eye looks. Sold at Ulta, Target, and select CVS stores.

3. Sonia Kashuk Eyeshadow Quad in Fair and Square

This quad has gorgeous pink and neutral shades with a mix of glitter and metallic shades. It retails for $13.69 on the Target website but you can also buy it in Target stores. The Musings of a Muse has a great blog post here with a review and swatches.

4. Sonia Kashuk Monochrome Eyeshadow Quad in Textured Mauve

This palette is similar to the one above but has all rosey tone shades. It has a matte, subtle shimmer, metallic sheen and sparkle shade. If you love the Naked 3 but just want a few pink shades, then this palette is perfect for you! It is $13.69 on the Target website and in Target stores. You can see swatches and a review here.

5. Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio in Walking on Eggshells

The pink toned eyelid shade is a dupe for the Naked 3 Dust. I own this palette and absolutely love the colors! You can see from these swatches that they are incredibly pigmented and have a beautiful finish. You buy this for $2.99 at most drugstores.

6. Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio in Sweet as Candy

The pink eyelid shade in this trio is a dupe for Burnout. You also get a very pigmented brown and white with it for only $2.99. You can see swatches here and can find it at your local drugstores or where ever else Wet n Wild is sold.



I hope this post was helpful! Do you have any Naked 1, 2, or 3 dupes that I left off? If so, leave it in the comments below!



~ Haley