NYX Rose Round Lipstick ($4.00 for 0.14 oz.) is an ultra frosted rosy pink with lighter rose shimmer. This is one of the frostiest lipsticks I can remember trying. MAC Whirls & Twirls has a similar frost level, but it’s sheerer (and the colors do not compare). Revlon Carnation is pinker, darker. Rimmel Dizzy is pinker, less frosted. MAC Hot Gossip is warmer, lighter.
The color coverage is mostly opaque, but because of the high level of frost present in the formula, it is very dry and difficult to apply. It does not want to slide on, so the color deposits unevenly and the shimmer tends to look chunky. I found this particular shade to be drying when worn as well, which is a huge downside. It was hard to wear for the full four hours that it clung to lips, and afterward, I really had to race for the lip balm to rehydrate my lips!
Christine has normal-to-dry skin with areas of dryness (cheeks, nose, and under the eyes). She has a light-medium skintone with subtle, warmer yellow undertones. Her best foundation matches include: Tarte Rainforest of the Sea in Light-Medium Neutral (best match), Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup in Desert Beige 2N1, Giorgio Armani Maestro Glow in 4.0, Hourglass Warm Ivory Vanish Seamless Finish, Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous in Dusk, MAC NC20/NC25, Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Liquid in Y305 (140). (For more information, please check the FAQ.)
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I actually quite like frosty lipstick and this color is very pretty.
Too bad it’s drying.
Kristen
That’s unfortunate. The color looks extremely pretty on you, and I normally cannot stand frosty lip sticks.
LuLu
This is the newly reformulated Rose from Nyx. The previous one was a lovely red pink shade that was my go to lipstick for years.
LuLu
Just in case I wasn’t clear. The previous version of Rose was more of a cream finish. I was so sad when I ordered another one only to find this gritty frosty un-hot mess.
Wow! It sucks that they made such a huge change! Are the numbers the same? I know NYX does a letter/number system and wondered if that was the same as well!
ugh, I hate this lipstick, I bought it based on NYX’s online swatch and it feels horrible and looks horrible… it hugs every wrinkle and bit of dry skin on my lips 🙁
A decent drugstore dupe would probably be Verve from Covergirl’s Lip Perfection collection, but it’s definitely a shade or two lighter than this. More comfortable, though.
Aw, man. That’s too bad – it looks beautiful. But that’s why Temptalia is so great – you’re doing the test work so we can keep those extra four dollars in our pockets. Thanks Christine!!!
This color is really pretty, it has a kind of 60’s sci-fi look to it! Too bad about the drying formula… That would NOT work for me!
artemis
x_X bad
Andrea
The EXACT same thing happened with Vitamin NYX lipstick. Too frosty to even work with. Mac’s frosts are wearable, but that one was not. Seriously, do not purchase that lipstick (Vitamin).
It looks great from a distance….upclose not so much. Disappointing.
layla
did anyone hear about the FDA..THIS past week reporting LEAD IN lipsticks and they have all the brands listed..that have way over the amounts of lead in them…REVLON, LOREAL’,MAYBELINE…ARE THE MAIN ONES BUT THEIRS MORE…..i dont buy or test those brands…so…heads up!
It looks so beautiful in the tube. All swirly and frosty.
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I actually quite like frosty lipstick and this color is very pretty.
Too bad it’s drying.
That’s unfortunate. The color looks extremely pretty on you, and I normally cannot stand frosty lip sticks.
This is the newly reformulated Rose from Nyx. The previous one was a lovely red pink shade that was my go to lipstick for years.
Just in case I wasn’t clear. The previous version of Rose was more of a cream finish. I was so sad when I ordered another one only to find this gritty frosty un-hot mess.
Wow! It sucks that they made such a huge change! Are the numbers the same? I know NYX does a letter/number system and wondered if that was the same as well!
they already renamed this one as rose bouquet in their website =)
Even your D+ swatches look nice!
ugh, I hate this lipstick, I bought it based on NYX’s online swatch and it feels horrible and looks horrible… it hugs every wrinkle and bit of dry skin on my lips 🙁
it’s beautiful in the tube!
Too bad the formula sucks, it is a gorgeous colour otherwise.
It is too bad that the formula is very drying – the rose color is really pretty. I’d love to know what blush you’re wearing with it.
I don’t like this shade. 🙁
Such a shame. It looks so pretty in the tube!
A decent drugstore dupe would probably be Verve from Covergirl’s Lip Perfection collection, but it’s definitely a shade or two lighter than this. More comfortable, though.
Wow. In the closeup swatch, you can really see sheer patches and settling into lines on your upper lip.
The lipstick has such a cool marble-like pattern! That’s awesome. Color is also pretty! I love how cheap their lipsticks are 😀
Aw, man. That’s too bad – it looks beautiful. But that’s why Temptalia is so great – you’re doing the test work so we can keep those extra four dollars in our pockets. Thanks Christine!!!
Such a shame since it’s such a gorgeous color.
This color is really pretty, it has a kind of 60’s sci-fi look to it! Too bad about the drying formula… That would NOT work for me!
x_X bad
The EXACT same thing happened with Vitamin NYX lipstick. Too frosty to even work with. Mac’s frosts are wearable, but that one was not. Seriously, do not purchase that lipstick (Vitamin).
It looks great from a distance….upclose not so much. Disappointing.
did anyone hear about the FDA..THIS past week reporting LEAD IN lipsticks and they have all the brands listed..that have way over the amounts of lead in them…REVLON, LOREAL’,MAYBELINE…ARE THE MAIN ONES BUT THEIRS MORE…..i dont buy or test those brands…so…heads up!
It looks so beautiful in the tube. All swirly and frosty.