NYX Alabama, Merlot, Aria, Siren Matte Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 18:00:00 +0000

Alabama

NYX Alabama Matte Lipstick ($5.99 for 0.16 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a creamy, smooth consistency that glided on without tugging on the lips and delivered even coverage. The color wore well for over six hours and left a slight stain behind, though the formula was neither drying nor hydrating over time.

The Matte Lipstick is supposed to be “highly pigmented” and have a “velvety, non-glossy” finish. In general, the formula has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with a velvety texture that glides on without tugging but doesn’t have a lot of slip, so the lipstick won’t slide around while worn. The formula varied from non-drying to moderately drying with wear times that ranged from four to over six hours (deeper, reddish shades lasted quite long). It has a mint scent and no discernible taste. I noticed that the packaging had a tendency to twist up the lipstick too easily (even barely holding it) and sometimes would twist down as I would apply it directly from the tube.

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Urban Decay Callback (P, $19.00) is cooler, glossier (95% similar).
Bite Beauty Crushed Chili (LE, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar).
NARS Olivia (P, $34.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
NARS Lee (LE, $34.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
NARS Fire Down Below (P, $26.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Chanel Rouge Fauve (277) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Chanel Brun Affirme (862) (P, $55.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Sephora Auburn (P, $14.00) is lighter, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
Bite Beauty #046 (P, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Slow Dance (LE, $10.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Oleyl Alcohol, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Candelilla Cera/Cire de Candelilla, Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire d’Abeille, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Isostearyl Isostearate, Polyisobutene, Ozokerite, Polyethylene, Barium Sulfate (CI 77120), Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Cire de carnauba, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Alumina, BHT, Fragrance/Parfum. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 36 (CI 12085), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090).

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Alabama

PPermanent. $6.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

98%

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Merlot

NYX Merlot Matte Lipstick ($5.99 for 0.16 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly across my lips. The texture was lightweight, creamy without being too emollient or slippery, and comfortable to wear. It wore well for just over five hours and was just a touch drying after four hours of wear.

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ColourPop Scrooge (LE, $6.50) is less glossy (95% similar).
Illamasqua Magnetism (P, $24.00) is glossier (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Sorry Not Sorry (DC, $40.00) is cooler (90% similar).
NARS Jolie Mome (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Headliner (608) (P, $28.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
ColourPop First of All (PiP, $7.00) is brighter (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Unattainable (P, $32.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Heaux (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar).
Too Faced Hey Gurrl (P, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Giorgio Armani Art Deco (502) (PiP, $38.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).

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Merlot

PPermanent. $6.00.

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

Aria

NYX Aria Matte Lipstick ($5.99 for 0.16 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark magenta berry with cooler undertones and a barely-there pearl. The texture was thinner and seemed to have a lot more waxiness to it, which resulted in semi-opaque coverage and less even coverage. The lipstick stayed on well for five and a half hours but was moderately drying over time.

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Givenchy Heroic Pink (212) (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
Guerlain Plum-brella (070) (P, $32.00) is less pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Boom (P, $22.00) is more muted (85% similar).
Maybelline Berry Bossy (DC, $7.49) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Plastics (LE, $7.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Hel's Bells (P, $37.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
MAC Quelle Surprise (LE, $19.00) is warmer (80% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Currant Mood (272) (PiP, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, glossier (80% similar).
Anastasia #10 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
ColourPop Too Sexy (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar).

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Ingredients

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Oleyl Alcohol, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Candelilla Cera/Cire de Candelilla, Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire d’Abeille, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Isostearyl Isostearate, Polyisobutene, Ozokerite, Polyethylene, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Cire de carnauba, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Alumina, BHT, Fragrance/Parfum. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 36 (CI 12085), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090).

Aria

PPermanent. $6.00.

C+

Product

7.5

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

78%

Total

Siren

NYX Siren Matte Lipstick ($5.99 for 0.16 oz.) is a deep, reddened berry with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. The consistency was lightly creamy with some slip (more than other shades in the range), which resulted in more of a sheen for the first few hours of wear. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied fairly evenly, though a bit of color pulled into my lip lines over the five hours it lasted on me. The formula was slightly drying after three hours of wear.

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MAC Hang Up (P, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Bruised Plum (P, $57.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
YSL After-Prune (97) (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Dior Midnight Corolle (077) (LE, $40.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Hades Fire (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Jordan (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Night Club School (LE, $19.00) is glossier (90% similar).
Chanel Camelia Pourpre (637) (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Plum (LE, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Revlon Va Va Violet (P, $8.49) is glossier (90% similar).

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Siren

PPermanent. $6.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

Total

NYX Alabama Matte Lipstick

NYX Merlot Matte Lipstick

NYX Aria Matte Lipstick

NYX Siren Matte Lipstick

NYX Alabama Matte Lipstick

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NYX Siren Matte Lipstick

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NYX Alabama, Merlot, Aria, Siren Matte Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Alabama

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Alabama

PPermanent. $6.00.

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Merlot

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Merlot

PPermanent. $6.00.

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Aria

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Aria

PPermanent. $6.00.

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Siren

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Siren

PPermanent. $6.00.

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