NYX Exposed, Mauve Mist, Belle Liquid Suede Metallic Mattes Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Exposed
NYX Exposed Liquid Suede Metallic Matte ($7.50 for 0.13 fl. oz.) is a brighter, medium copper with warm, brown undertones and a metallic sheen. It had good pigmentation, though it was not full coverage in a single layer. The consistency was lightweight, mousse-like but thin and dried down quickly. There was an emphasis of the texture on my lips, but it did not seem as noticeable from a normal viewing distance as this shade was incredibly reflective. The color wore well for five hours and was slightly drying.
The formula is supposed to be “plush and vibrant” with a “pigment-rich” liquid consistency and an “ultra-metallic” finish. The majority of the shades were semi-opaque to opaque in color coverage with the consistency being fairly mousse-like, so the product felt lightweight and spread well but didn’t run or get on the teeth easily. Some shades were more metallic from the get-go while others seemed to get more metallic after rubbing or patting lips slightly. They dried down to a transfer-proof finish but felt ever-so-slightly tacky at times. Based on the shades I’ve tested for wear, they are lasting between five and seven hours and are lightly drying. Between the metallic finish and the dry down, sometimes they seemed to emphasize lip lines and lip texture.
Top Dupes
- KVD Beauty Thunderstruck (P, $22.00) is lighter, less pigmented (90% similar).
- MAC Live Long and Prosper (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less pigmented (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Private Life (01) (LE, $53.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lights Out (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC All I Want (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Liquid Lurex (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (85% similar).
- MAC Ruffian Gold (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less pigmented (85% similar).
- MAC Just Beaming (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (85% similar).
- Urban Decay 3rd Degree (P, $18.00) is lighter, less pigmented (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Trick (DC, $18.00) is lighter, less pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
Isododecane, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax / Cire Microcristalline, Tin Oxide, Water/Aqua/Eau, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Silica, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Barium Sulfate (CI 77120). MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): Red 7 (CI 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Red 28 (CI 45410), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica.
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Exposed
PPermanent. $7.50.
Mauve Mist
NYX Mauve Mist Liquid Suede Metallic Matte ($7.50 for 0.13 fl. oz.) is muted, medium-dark rosy brown with warm undertones and a satin finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightweight consistency that was airy and easy to spread across the lips. The surprise with this one was with how it was not metallic at all–there was a faint sheen but was nowhere near the metallicness of other shades in the line-up. It lasted for five hours on me but was a bit drying.
Top Dupes
- Smashbox Safe Word (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bun Bun (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter, glossier (85% similar).
- ColourPop Time Square (LE, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M101 (DC, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Just What I Needed (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- MAC Burnt Spice (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Waltz (LE, $12.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Shiseido Rose Syrup (BR721) (DC, $28.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- NARS Indecent Proposal (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Tarte Bestie (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Ingredients
Isododecane, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax / Cire Microcristalline, Tin Oxide, Water/Aqua/Eau, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Silica, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Barium Sulfate (CI 77120). MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): Red 7 (CI 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Red 28 (CI 45410), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica.
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Mauve Mist
PPermanent. $7.50.
Bella
NYX Bella Liquid Suede Metallic Matte ($7.50 for 0.13 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy plum with warm undertones and a metallic finish. The pigmentation was nearly opaque on the lips with a single layer, but there was a hint of my lip freckle still coming through. The consistency was lightweight, thin but more like a mousse, so it had an airy quality that helped it spread well across the lips but not feel runny. There was a bit of color that pulled into my lip lines as it was drying down. This shade wore well for six hours and was lightly drying.
Top Dupes
- Smashbox In Bloom (LE, $24.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Foiled (LE, $21.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Stellar Beauty Disco Moon 01 (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Shredded (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Estee Lauder Tiger Eye (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Seether (P, $18.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia Chrome Brown (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Havoc (LE, $56.00) is less shimmery, darker, glossier (80% similar).
- Estee Lauder Slowburn (130) (P, $32.00) is warmer, glossier (80% similar).
Ingredients
Isododecane, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax / Cire Microcristalline, Tin Oxide, Water/Aqua/Eau, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Silica, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Barium Sulfate (CI 77120). MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): Red 7 (CI 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Red 28 (CI 45410), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica.
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
I really like Bella, I think I’ll pick it up.
Awesome! 😀
Bella is such a nice color, but metallic liquid lippies never look as good on me as I hope they will. I love the idea of them, but I always find that they emphasize texture really badly 🙁
I understand 🙁 I get that occasionally, and it sucks!
I like Exposed a lot, though for me it’d be too light for me. There’s Bella too though, which I like even more. I’ll have to check that one out in-store.
Bella is a really lovely shade for everyday!
I not sure if I would pick up any of these shades for daily wear but I really like the look of Exposed!
Exposed is a pretty one!
All of these are quite pretty in shade, but it’s Exposed than has my interest! It is sooo shiny!
Not completely sure how I would pull this one off as it’s rather light? It makes me think of A more golden version on Smashbox Petal Metal (or something?)
I can see what you mean by comparing it to that Smashbox shade!
I love NYX (colors, products, prices) and will definitely be checking these out when they finally are available at Ulta around my area (which will likely be around August some time before they are actually in stock and not sold out the first 5 seconds after they are put on display). I like this metallic finish and will likely end up with several of the colors.
Fingers crossed they arrive soon! 🙂
I went to a NYX store last weekend and I wanted to buy Mauve Mist after seeing your sneak peek, but the shade was sold out! I think it’s a gorgeous neutral with a twist, so I’ll keep it on my wish list. I bought a couple of other shades and wore one, it lasted quite well but felt drying after a few hours. The intensity is amazing though!
Wow! I can’t believe it was sold out already!
Bella is pretty good. I like them all so far though color wise.
Awesome to hear it!
Exposed is just a glorious shade and I could even see myself using Bella too – on top of a lipstick.
How great that you like two of the three!
Mauve Mist, hello! How pretty!
It is!
These are so pretty, especially Bella.