{ Review + Swatches } NYX Butter Gloss

"Butter me up with divine gloss that feels like it melts on lips". Sounds delicious doesn't it? I'm a huge fan of NYX so when I saw they came out with these new "Butter Glosses", I was in a rush to try them out. I'm actually not a huge fan of lipglosses and rarely ever wear them on their own. I usually like putting it on top of my lipsticks but even so, I don't particularly reach out for lipglosses all too often.

Just the word "Butter" attracted me to buy 7 shades (silly me >.<). I was hoping for it to be completely different to regular lipglosses and imagined a more silkier and non-sticky texture. The description on NYX's website even says "..provides sheer to medium coverage on your lips and is never sticky". To me, they honestly feel exactly like your regular lipglosses and are sticky!!

L-R: Peach Cobbler, Vanilla Creampie, Peaches and Cream, Cherry Pie, Meringue, Apple Strudel, Strawberry Parfait

I really am quite fond of the names of the glosses. It makes me crave sweets and cupcakes! To my knowledge, there are 12 different shades of Butter Glosses and they do have a very sweet vanilla-y scent to them. I got them for $5 each (excluding shipping) on Cherry Culture which I think is a pretty alright price but I definitely would not purchase anymore just because I'm not a huge lipgloss fan to begin with and these glosses don't really stand out to me and are not drastically different or unique to any other lipgloss I've tried.

Just in case you were wondering, all the glosses have the usual doe-foot applicator which makes for easy application of the product. I must say, a positive about this product is the colour payoff. Nothing irks me more than having a coloured lipgloss that is super sheer. These glosses really produce a nice vibrant colour which is buildable and true to the colour on the packaging.

L-R: Peach Cobbler, Vanilla Creampie, Peaches and Cream, Cherry Pie, Meringue, Apple Strudel, Strawberry Parfait

Peach Cobbler :: an orange based red

Vanilla Creampie :: a milky medium nude pink

Peaches and Cream :: a medium pink (very similar to Vanilla Creampie but more pink)

Cherry Pie :: a blue based red

Meringue :: a lilac baby pink

Apple Strudel :: a pinkish coral

Strawberry Parfait :: light fuchsia pink

Pros:

• Easy to apply
• Variety of shades
• Most shades are very buildable and can build up in opacity
• Affordable
• Quite moisturising
• Sweet scent but goes away after it settles on your lips

Cons:

• Sticky
• The range lacks darker shades for those interested in deeper pinks, berry shades or vampy colours

This will most likely be my last detailed blog post till after my final exams in October :( I may be able to post very quick entries from time to time though!

xo Laura

* Disclaimer: This is a non-sponsored post and I am in no way affiliated with NYX Cosmetics. The products mentioned were purchased with my own money and as always my reviews are 100% my honest opinion. *

{ Review + Swatches } Milani Baked Blushes

Sitting here with my blocked up head, nose and sore throat, I should really be resting rather than blogging right this minute but I've been putting off this post for far too long! These are the first baked blushes I've ever tried and the first cheek products I've tried from Milani. I picked up four of Milani's baked blushes a couple of months ago, Rose D'Oro, Luminoso, Corallina and Berry Amore. 

 

What I absolutely love about baked blushes and what caught my eye initially is the gorgeous marbling effect it gives. Super pretty!

Although the packaging is a bit bulky and may not be travel friendly, I do love the metallic gold casing as it makes the product look less cheap and more glam. I have to add that in the pan, these blushes look insanely shimmery although once applied on the cheeks I don't find the shimmers or glitters to be too noticeable or over the top which is great! Too much shimmer can make your face seem a lot more oily which I don't think anyone is a fan of.

Rose D'Oro: 

Rose D'Oro is a very deep rose/red colour. It's very earthy looking, almost with slight undertones of brown, like a rusty shade (forgive my colour descriptions lol). This is probably my least worn blush out of the four just because it can turn out too dark and red on my cheeks which is not a good look. It's extremely pigmented on my skin so only a small dab with the brush should be used unless you want to look like a clown. I think this blush would be perfect for darker/tanner skin tones.

Luminoso:

Luminoso is a light peachy shade with a golden sheen and gives your complexion a really nice highlighted healthy glow look. On my fair complexion, it is the most wearable out of the four and definitely has been the one I've reached out for the most. It's nicely pigmented, buildable and I think will work best on fairer skin tones.

Corallina:

Corallina is an intense coral/pinkish shade. It looks absolutely beautiful in the pan but I must be very careful with it when applying as it is super pigmented and can turn too orangey on my cheeks. I decided to purchase this shade as it was recommended by Hollyannaeree :D With a light hand and plenty of blending, Corallina gives you a beautiful coral pinkish flush. Perfect for the summertime.

Berry Amore:

Lastly, Berry Amore is a beautiful dusty rose/mauve with a gold shimmer. This one is more pigmented than Luminoso but no where as much as Rose D'Oro or Corallina. Great on fair skin tones as it gives you a nice pinkish golden flush.

L-R: Rose D'Oro, Luminoso, Corallina, Berry Amore

Pros:

• Reasonable price, around $7.00
• Great pigmentation and blendability
• Long wearing
• Great variety of shades to suit different complexions (9 different shades that I can see)
• Beautiful marbling makes the product look pretty and glamorous! 

Cons:

• Bulky packaging
• Packaging feels cheap and plastic-y
• Packed full of shimmer which can make your face look oily and greasy
• Price difference between non-baked blushes and baked blushes of the same brand. I don't personally see any huge difference between the two other than baked blushes looking prettier. You're basically paying more for aesthetics
• Not available in Australian stores- got my goods from here if you're wondering ;) 

Have any of you tried these baked blushes before? Are there other baked blushes from different brands that you would recommend for me to try?

Time to sleep and hopefully I will get rid of this sickness before the weekend ends! Oh, and please don't forget to follow my blog on BLOGLOVIN' if you want updates from my blog as Google Reader has officially shut down! Thankyouuuu <3

xo Laura

* Disclaimer: This is a non-sponsored post and I am in no way affiliated with Milani Cosmetics. The products mentioned were purchased with my own money and as always my reviews are 100% my honest opinion. *