So I know I've made 3 consecutive lip related posts now (which also led me to realise just how many lip products I've purchase in the last month), but I've got to get this out of my system and then I promise to give it a bit of a rest! :P
Despite my whole thing about not being big on lip gloss, I went on a whim and bought myself 4 NYX Butter Glosses. The line seems to be generating a lot of hype - I generally find NYX lip products to be a hit-and-miss, but since these are only $5 each, I decided to go for it (meaning buying 4 shades at once). Also, it's called a butter gloss, BUTTER!! How could I resist!
NYX Butter Gloss is described as being 'silky smooth', with 'sheer to medium coverage that melts onto your lips and is never sticky'. The formula is just as the name suggests, it's buttery, creamy and glides effortlessly onto the lips. It wears quite comfortably on my poor dry lips, and is surprisingly soft and lightweight. I do feel the tiniest bit of stickiness to the texture, but no where near as tacky as other lip gloss formulas I've tried in the past.
The 4 shades I purchased include (in order from top to bottom) Peaches & Cream, Créme Brulee, Peach Cobbler and Apple Strudel.
Despite my obsession with lip products, I have never been big on lip gloss. I love the shine, but don't care much for the thick and sticky texture a lot of glosses seem to have. So when I first spotted the Natural Lip Perfectors from Clarins I really wasn't too interested, and the original 3 shades that were released are way too sheer for my liking. But after reading post after post after post (and so many more) about how amazing this range is, I finally gave in - and I'm so glad I did.
I'm somewhat reluctant to call these lip glosses, because whenever I think of a gloss all I see is something heavy and sticky - and these lip perfecters are completely opposite to that. The gel formula feels super smooth and lightweight on my lips, and there is NO stickiness! None whatsoever!! Clarins Natural Lip Perfectors are surprisingly moisturising, it promises to nourish and repair, improving the appearance of your lips when used on a regular basis. It's the perfect mix of a balm and a gloss, and a total game changer for me.
I adore Yves Saint Laurent. If I had all the money in the world I would collect every one of their hand bags and lipsticks. I have been a convert of YSL makeup ever since my very first Rouge Volupté lipstick purchase WAY back in the day - and I still love that formula to bits. I can't say that every release has worked well for me, but I hold a lot of love for this brand and the quality of their products.
I believe YSL Sheer Candy was released back in 2011 with 6 shades, and an additional 6 have since been added to the range. I have to admit I wasn't too impressed with the original 6 colours, they swatch rather sheer and are barely visible when worn on my dark pigmented lips. I have yet to try all the other colours that have been added, but from what I've seen so far they give a little more colour, so I decided to finally give in to Tangy Mandarine - a beautiful soft peachy shade.
