Thursday, April 11, 2013

NYX Single Eyeshadows | Hot Pink, Lanikai, Lagoon Sparkle & Light Green

Don't you just love it when you take the time to dig through your stash and hoards of make up to discover some new gems? These little beauts are the NYX single eyeshadows. I had bought four of them at IMATS last year and really haven't touched them since except for one. Then again I didn't get the most practical colors did I, haha! Since this year a lot of beauty gals are embracing color I thought it was time to give them some much needed love and love them I have!

Hot Pink is, well, a hot pink shade. It's semi-matte and I say 'semi' because it does have a little iridescence running through it. 
Lanikai is a frosted cobalt shade. Normally I'm not a fan of frosty shades but this doesn't have frost overload.
Lagoon Sparkle is a gorgeous teal color that's loaded with silver glitters.
Light Green is a matte yellow-green shade. Every time I look at it I think of lemon-lime soda. 

All the NYX single eyeshadows come packaged in plastic cases with a clear lid so you can see the color on the inside. Think MAC eyeshadow packaging but more square with shinier plastic, haha. These four shades are all highly pigmented and color pay off is great, although it does take two swipes to reach a nice opacity. The colors appear as bright as they do in the pan, are super smooth, and blend really well. I noticed they don't last very long on their own but with a primer or even cream shadow base they'll last for ages and without creasing! The fantastic thing about these eyeshadows is that they come in a HUUUGE variety of colors and finishes. It can be quite overwhelming to choose! I've heard that not all of them live up to the same great formula and pigmentation but rest assured that these four do! If you're curious about any of the other shades I found this fantastic post by Makeup Geek where she swatches what may be every single eyeshadow shade NYX offers!

Each NYX single eyeshadow is $4.50, which is such a steal as you're not settling for quality. You can get them at ULTA (they're on sale now for only $2.69! an even bigger steal.) I don't live near an ULTA (oh how I wish I did!) but you can buy them online at Ulta.com, the NYX Cosmetics website, or Cherry Culture.com! I'm thinking about getting so more neutral shades so I can wear them more often. May take Ulta up on their amazing sale ;)
Have you ever tried NYX shadows?
Which out of these four is your favorite?

12 comments:

  1. Lanikai is preeetty! I'm always so overwhelmed by how many colors NYX offers! I'm definitely embracing color. Oh, and I didn't know ULTA had them on sale!! Will check them out NOW
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    xx

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    1. Yeah they're so gorgeous! I wish I could see them in person so I can pick out some neutral colors! Hope you pick up some nice shades! :)

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  2. I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to wear the hot pink or the lime green but they are pretty colours!

    Louisa's Notebook

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    1. It's a tad hard to figure out how to wear them but they are fun to look at!

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  3. I've always been a neutral kind of girl when it comes to eyeshadows, but I have to say that pops of bright colours are becoming more and more appealing to me...

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    1. Totally! Just stick any color at all under your lower lash line and you have some color without being too in your face!

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  4. I just bought rust - it is gorgeous! I've never tried nyx eyeshadows but I think I'm a convert!

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    1. Oooh, man! That sounds like a gorgeous color! Want to check some more out, they're awesome quality!

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  5. Whoo, these definitely are colorful Jess haha!! That blue looks stunning (and actually decently wearable for everyday!) and I have to agree with you when you said that sometimes shopping your own stash can produce some real gems :)

    Cassie
    thriftthick.blogspot.com

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    1. Haha, love it! They're fun to wear on the lower lash line :) So glad I found them!

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  6. So pretty colors! I've actually never tried the nyx eyeshadows, but I would love to try all these colors!

    purple--flamingo.blogspot.com

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    1. You should def try some! Super cheap and quality is great! I want to try more :)

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