NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil Review, Photos, Swatches (Hot Pink, Yellow, Horse Raddish, Oyster, Yogurt)
Saturday, April 17th, 2010
Hot Pink (621), Yellow (622), Horse Raddish (607), Oyster (610), Yogurt (611)
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil ($4.00) are oversized (hence the jumbo!) pencils that can be used as eyeliners or shadows, according to NYX. It’s available in twenty-four shades, ranging from black to blue to yellow.
I like them best as an eyeshadow base–I find that it’s easier to blend on top of it than it is to blend it with other Jumbo Eye Pencils. They work great used alone as a base or layered on top of your favorite eyeshadow base (like Urban Decay Primer Potion or Too Faced Shadow Insurance). I used them as a base alone and didn’t experience any creasing or fading.
- Hot Pink (621) is a slightly blue-based medium pink with no shimmer or frost.
- Yellow (622) is a paled sunny yellow with no shimmer or frost.
- Horse Raddish (607) is a frosted leafy green with silver sheen.
- Oyster (610) is an iridescent purple with red undertones and icy sheen. It was the sheerest of the five I tried–you can see that it doesn’t quite go opaque.
- Yogurt (611) is a frosted copper brown with a gilded champagne sheen.
I like that they have so many shades available, and they’re an incredibly affordable option for those looking for a product to help their eyeshadows stay on longer and appear more vibrant. I’ve always found colored bases can make colors really pop, and these are a great way to add some colored bases into your stash without breaking the bank.
The only downside is that it’s a pain in the butt to sharpen these with anything but NYX’s Sharpener. Luckily, NYX’s Sharpener is only $4, so it won’t set you back an arm and a leg. I also find these a little difficult to line with unless they’re freshly sharpened, just because they are oversized.
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- Product: 28/30
- Value: 9/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 3/5
Recommendation: If you’re on a budget and looking for a new eyeshadow base, NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils may fit the bill!
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Hot Pink (621), Yellow (622), Horse Raddish (607), Oyster (610), Yogurt (611)
Yogurt (611), Oyster (610), Horse Raddish (607), Yellow (622), Hot Pink (621)
Yogurt (611), Oyster (610), Horse Raddish (607), Yellow (622), Hot Pink (621)
Yogurt (611), Oyster (610), Horse Raddish (607), Yellow (622), Hot Pink (621)
Hot Pink (621), Yellow (622), Horse Raddish (607)
Horse Radish (607), Oyster (610), Yogurt (611)
Hot Pink (621), Yellow (622), Horse Raddish (607), Oyster (610), Yogurt (611)
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I bought one of these in Black Bean a few months ago for a cosplay convention, needing a matte black product I could apply to my lips for photographs but not wanting to spend more than $5 for a product I'd only need for a few hours. I know that's not the way this is supposed to be worn, but I couldn't find any other opaque black lip-suitable products and it did the job just fine (used a black eyeliner to keep it from smudging beyond my lips)! If anybody was curious, it actually lasted quite some time, as I used a balm overtop. Was pleasantly surprised to find when I got home from the con that I could melt it into a pot and use it for its original purpose, ha; experienced minor creasing from that, but kept it as a costume product.
i think im going to have to pick up yogurt and oyster
I think any double sided makeup pencil sharpener should work. I have a double sided one from the Body Shop (one standard size hole and one large one) and the larger side sharpens my Jumbo Eye Pencils perfectly!
Want a more inexpensive sharpener? Get the WetnWild Double Sharpener. They have these sticks, Idol Eyes Creme Eye shadow Sticks and they are a bit shorter then NYX jumbo pencils, but there the sime width as them so they fit perfectly in the sharpener. Plus they have a regular eyeliner side as well, and it's only 99 cents
:0 Ohh I need to get yogurt now! I can't believe I don't have that one.
My lancome sharpener works on everything! From these to regular pencils to MUFE pencils!
soooo im such an idiot. I have a jumbo pencil in milk. I've been digging my finger in it FOREVER because i didn't know .. guess this... IT SHARPENS.. like a PENCIL...SAY WHA? I just figured it was a name lmao. I just now learned it and went to go try it in my Sephora sharpener. I'm so happy now I don't have to dig my pinky nail to get some eyeshadow out. THANKS CHRISTINE!
I love these!! I have Yogurt, Milk, and Black Bean (?), but you've inspired me to go pick up some more colors!
Oh I love NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencils! Everything is great about them except the sharpening and the fact that they don't have a plastic wrap. Every time I go to ULTA I would always see some of them pencils all messed up like if some little kids grabbed them and thought they were CRAYONS! So this makes it hard to see which one looks new and which one looks used.
these always crease on me, even when i use a primer (tfsi).
Thanks for inspiring me to use these! I bought a bunch from Cherry Culture last year and they went straight in the makeup arsenal without me even using them! Sure I swatched them but I have the habit of never using the things I buy. Would you say these are sort of like Greasepaint Sticks?? I bought a few from Art Supplies and instantly thought they were like NYX Jumbo Pencils since I'd probably only use them as a base.. what do you think?
They are similar, though I'd say Greasepaints hold up a bit better, but the colors are totally different than the NYX shades from what I can tell!
Thanks for inspiring me to use these! I bought a bunch from CherryCulture last year and they went straight in the makeup arsenal without me even using them! Sure I swatched them but I have the habit of never using the things I buy. Would you say these are sort of like Greasepaint Sticks?? I bought a few from Art Supplies and instantly thought they were like NYX Jumbo Pencils since I'd probably only use them as a base.. what do you think?
Hi Christine, I hear what your saying about sharpening these things... but have you ever considered depotting them into a 5 gram jar.... I have and they work identical to a paint pot and last a LOT longer because you can layer the product accordingly... all you have to do is take pliers and take of the metal end, put the pencil in a 5 gram jar upside down and put that into a cup and microwave it! easy and affordable
You can definitely do it, but it's still something that you shouldn't have to do, know what I mean?
Did you actually wear these in a look or is the review based on swatches alose? I love the idea of these, the price, the opacity and the colour range but I HATE the staying power. Well, actually there's nothing to hate as these don't have any staying power! On my lids the NYX pencils just slide around and end up in a mess in the crease. Even with another base underneath they crese, and that just SO bad.
No, everything I review is used - whether I use it in a look I wear out or I simply apply it to one lid and test it out that way. How can you review if all it is an arm swatch? I have no problems with these creasing on me worn alone, though! Everybody's different -- UDPP creases on me, for instance, but it's one of the most popular eyeshadow bases out there! (But UDPP in Eden doesn't crease on me!)
i love these. the only downfall is that I hate sharpening them. so i just "depot" them and then use them in a jar like a paint pot...I just feel like it works better and last longer!
wow and i just spent 18 dollars on a makeup forever flash color in yellow becuse i couldnt find a yellow base:(......do you think this works the same, like was it worth the money???
I'd say the MUFE one would probably work a bit better! Plus, you don't have to "de-stick" it either. I wouldn't feel like you overspent!
You're lucky the NYX pencils don't crease on you; they crease like CRAZY on me.
Oh these look great! Why bother with 8 dark greasepaint sticks when you can get so many pretty & affordable jumbo eye pencils? :)
These crease on me with UDPP almost immediately b/c they never seem to set. I wish they worked for me b/c the colors are so nice.
The pencils are really colorful. Love all the shades, but somehow Oyster is my favorite. for that price, it's not a problem to get all 5 of them or more. I only wish we have NYX here in Malaysia. ;)
The jumbo pencil are $2.90 at the following website http://www.shopcraze.com/PageHome.aspx
I recently order all 24 shades from Shopcraze.com. I love them all. I had thought about Mac Shades stick, but I decide to try these first. I lvoe them I have not been disappointed with at all. I have not try the Mac shades stick to compare, but the price along is awesome.
I actually do not have a problem with sharpening these. I don't know if this helps, but I use the Nars duo sharpener.
Wow! I bought some NYX Jumbo Eye pencils a while back, one of which was the much praised "Milk". These things melted on my lids like crazy, and I never have issues with other shadows in a similar consistency/formula. I was really disappointed with them. But that "Horseradish" one looks really pretty. :)
Have you tried them over another base like UDPP or TFSI? I know some people have more creasing issues than others and have to layer two bases.
When I used these as a base when they were in pencil form, it would crease on me even if I had a primer on.....but i've been having fun melting them in to little pots, and when I used them again (both with and without a primer) it doesn't crease on me! I think...it depends on application.....oh well ^^ Good value and pigmentation! I know "White" is the favorite amongst them all...hahah I always find it sold out at Ulta
I have them in Horse Raddish, Iced Mocha, Dark Brown and Black Bean with a few more on the way. I haven't had any problems with creasing but I also use them on top of a primer and use a brush to spread the color out a little thinner. I think so far I've used them mostly as a base. I was really pleasantly surprised when I received them. It's a fun and inexpensive way to play around with the different colors. I've also used them with pigment (probably used a mixing medium) on top which I liked. I started with the tamer (well, maybe Horse Raddish isn't tame) colors and think I will try some of the brighter ones next.
I want to try Horse Radish as a base under Vex -- maybe it will help the green to come out more . . .
Milk and French fries are my favorites! I swear I've gone through 3 tubes of french fries!
i LOVE french fries but its a hard to find color!
I use UD's sharpener for these (along w/the 24/7 liners) and it works great!
Is it just me or does Oyster look a little bit like Stars 'N' Rockets but a lighter? Great swatches!
Yep, kind of like it!
I love the yogurt color. When I check out the linked website, yogurt looks hot pink. Do you think they are referring to the same one you swatched?
It's the same #, so I don't know why it's off, but I double-checked the label and everything!
these look amazing for the price, thanks for doing the review! i've always wondered about them. but are they soft so they dont tug?
Yep, they're pretty soft!
I like these too. I have several and as Christine said, they work well as a base. Especially the yellow on brown skin tones if your trying to use the MAC Crome Yellow that's hard to work with and they are budget friendly.
also the hot pink with Mac Passionate.
Yogurt is my staple highlight colour! :D I love it.
I live in europe, so these are only available to me via internet, but I prefer to buy them in person. Do you know which drugstores you can buy them at?
I believe you can find NYX at Walgreens and CVS perhaps... I think you can do a store locator search on NYXcosmetics.com!
Ooh, I love the Oyster! I'm gonna have to pick that up next time I get the chance.
OMGosh Christine, I've been wanting these for awhile! I've heard so many great reviews about these pencils but was skeptical about trying them, and now that you recommend them I am gonna go get some later today!
I have every color in these, I have depotted 2 (milk and strawberry milk) and the consistency doesn't change, once they cool, it goes back to the creamy solid. It's easier for those that like to smooth it out with a brush. I agree that to avoid creasing, you have to use a base but they make colors really pop. Milk (matte white) is great for any color, it will show up much more vibrantly. There are tons of online retailers that you can get them for great prices even though the suggested retail is still a low price.
I've been hearing about these for a while. I think I'll check these out. I'm not crazy about color bases, but a few are good to have.
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