Makeup Monday: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Review

Dear Diary,

I took a little trip up to the Pittsburgh Waterfront last week. I (of course) decided to do a little shopping at Ulta. If you know me, you know I basically live in Ulta. My poor boyfriend had to wait while I shopped...

Anyway, I spent a long time in the NYX section. Y'all know how much NYX products mean to me! I decided to try the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream because I just love the matte lipstick that NYX makes.

Here's how it went:

The lipsticks are named after cities. So, my favorite city in the world is London, and that is the first one I checked out. I totally loved the color, but it was super similar to the color of Abu Dhabi- which is the color I ultimately picked. It is that brownish-mauve color that I love. But once I got home and tried them on my lips, I wish I would have gone ahead and bought London as well because the color was more mauve than brown, which Abu Dhabi ended up being (that brown color).


Here is Abu Dhabi:

The color is great, and I do love it, but I regret buying London (I will definitely buy this soon).

I love how smooth and almost silky the product is. It has a great long-lasting color and I would say it lasts pretty much all day (6-8 hours without reapplying).


I also bought Cannes, which is a more pink color and looks like this:

(top color)

Overall, I really like this product. I think it is a great buy, for just about $5! Perfect!

Makeup Monday: 5 Products I Need in my Life

Dear Diary,

I am a makeup fanatic. I am a bit embarrassed of all the makeup I own, but don't always use. Nonetheless, I can't help my addiction, and I cannot stop myself for craving more and more. 


Here is a little list of the makeup products I've been dying to get my hands on:

1.) Too Faced: Bronzer in Milk Chocolate Soleil || This bronzer is a little darker than the Chocolate Soleil color that Too Faced has, and it is perfect for my ivory skin tone. Since it's winter, I've been pretty in to all kinds of bronzer. I've been looking for some matte color, and this looks perfect. Unfortunately, it is pretty expensive for my taste- $30!- and that is why I haven't bought it just yet. Maybe if I'm feeling splurgy one day I will get it! 

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2.) Makeup Forever: HD Blush in Rosy Plum || This. Color. I haven't used it on my face yet, but I tried it on my hand, and I could not believe how creamy it looked for a powder blush. It also has an almost highlight to it, and you probably wouldn't have to apply a highlight with this blush at all. It's flawless. This one is also a little more expensive at $26 in Sephora stores. 

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3.) Maybelline: Long Lasting Drama Gel Liner in Blackest Black || I've really been getting in to gel liners lately. They are perfect for every day upper lash liners. I usually use a liquid liner for my weekend-y activities, and a gel liner is fantastic for a smudge-proof alternative for daily treks to and from class! Also it is only about $10!

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4.) NYX: Eye Shadow Base in Skin Tone || I love primers! I tested this one out from a friend, and I fell in love! I applied it when I did my makeup in the morning, and my eyeshadow hadn't budged until I took it off before bed! I was amazed at how great of quality it was for a drugstore brand...then again I love NYX products. Bonus: It is only $7-can you say bargain?

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5.) Wet n Wild: MegaLast Lip Color in Rose-bud || I always have to have a lippie! This color is fantastic! It is the perfect shade of purple and red and I love it. I'm obsessed with this darker mauve lipstick color that I've seen a ton of people wearing lately. And, as always, this drugstore product is at an inexpensive $2.29-you really can't beat that!

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I hope you enjoyed looking at my list of products I've been dying to try! If any of you guys try these, please leave a comment telling me how you liked it! I'll be sure to leave a review of the ones I end up getting!

What products are you guys wanting to try out?

Until next time,

Eliza Grace

Makeup Monday: My Favorite Lipsticks

Dear Diary,

I started wearing makeup when I was 13, which meant I had no idea what I was doing. The only thing I wore on my lips was cherry chapstick and maybe a light pink lipgloss at times. Now that I am older, I have been getting into tons of lipsticks. Lately it's become some sort of an obsession!

I don't know what it is about lip color that gives me a boost of confidence, but I love it.

Here are some lipsticks I have been really digging lately:

1.) Revlon Colorburst Matte Lip Balm in Sultry || I love this color! It is a perfect mix of mauve and pink that I can wear every day. It literally lasts for hours and also, it smells like peppermint!

2.) Pixel Lip Butter in Appreciative || This is my go-to lipstick. My only complaint is that it doesn't stay on as long as Id like it to.

3.) Covergirl Lipstick in A Different Grape || This is a bit darker color for me, but I kinda dig it. It makes me look older and more professional. It's definitely a fancier color! As far as it's longevity, it stays on pretty well throughout the day.

4.) Rimmel London Kate Lipstick in Rossetto || I love this nude color! It is definitely the perfect natural lipstick for my fair complexion. It doesn't stay on for too long, but it lasts longer than the Pixel lipstick, for sure!

5.) NYX Matte Lipstick in Siren || This is much, much darker than I would normally wear for a lip color, but it looks really good on me! I was surprised at how much I have come to love it. The color is a deep red that looks great for Fall and Winter, and the color lasts all day.

Every one of these lip colors are absolutely amazing. They are definitely my top five favorite lipsticks that I have been wearing recently. 


What are your favorite lipsticks?

Until next time,


Eliza Grace