NYX Whipped Caviar, Sierra, Shy Matte Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Whipped Caviar
NYX Whipped Caviar Matte Lipstick ($5.99 for 0.16 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark pink with neutral-to-warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. The consistency was smooth, creamy without being too slippery so it adhered well to the lips evenly. It had rich, opaque color coverage that applied evenly and lasted for four and a half hours. The formula was comfortable to wear and neither drying nor hydrating.
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.
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Anderson (P, $36.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Brave (P, $19.00) is brighter, cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Anna (P, $34.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- Maybelline Almond Rose (P, $7.99) is darker (95% similar).
- Jouer Blush (P, $18.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fresh Cut (P, $6.50) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Pastille (DC, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Soft Core (P, $38.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Naked (P, $18.00) is warmer, less glossy (95% similar).
- MAC Nouvelle Vogue (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
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, Barium Sulfate (CI 77120), 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).
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.
Whipped Caviar
PPermanent. $6.00.
Sierra
NYX Sierra Matte Lipstick ($5.99 for 0.16 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark copper with warm, orange undertones and a satin finish. The pigmentation was nearly opaque, while the consistency was smooth, creamy enough to glide on without tugging but not slide around once on. It was comfortable to wear and lasted for four and a half hours. The formula was neither drying nor hydrating to me.
Top Dupes
- NARS Walkyrie (P, $27.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty Verbena (DC, $26.00) is lighter, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Fever Dream (P, $38.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Orange Enigmatique (838) (P, $45.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Walk of Shame (was Walk of No Shame) (P, $37.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Chai (DC, $26.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever #20 (DC, $19.00) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Sike (LE, $7.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Paradoxal (840) (P, $45.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Hitch Hike (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
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, Barium Sulfate (CI 77120), 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).
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.
Sierra
PPermanent. $6.00.
Shy
NYX Shy Matte Lipstick ($5.99 for 0.16 oz.) is a light peach with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. it had good pigmentation, but the consistency was slightly chalky, despite feeling creamy and going on without tugging. It had a tendency to separate a bit in places, and it sunk into my lip lines within an hour and a half of wear. This shade did not wear down evenly, so it was a more high-maintenance shade that required frequent reapplication or else a lip liner underneath. It wore well for three hours on me decently and was non-drying.
Top Dupes
- Bite Beauty #060 (P, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Miso Pretty (P, $21.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Promise Me (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Pout (142) (LE, $30.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Agatha (DC, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Feelin' Sedimental (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Socialite (P, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Tarte Pillowtalk (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Belle de Jour (P, $27.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Barfly (DC, $18.00) is darker (85% similar).
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, Barium Sulfate (CI 77120), 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).
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.
Whipped Caviar is pretty!
It is gorgeous!
Sierra is gorgeous. That one will be coming home with me. Love those shades no matter the season!
Love the finish on Sierra!
I seriously cannot wait for those uber pale corpse lips “nudes” to go bye-bye! I have yet to see them being flattering on anyone. Bye Shy!
However, there’s the other 2 that look beautiful! In fact, I thought for sure that I owned Sierra…but I was slightly off, I actually have Strawberry Daiquiri. Similar, but Sierra is warmer. Now I’m wishing I would have gotten it on the day I was agonizing over which one to get!
I like them on some people 🙂 I think it has more to do with an overall look than a specific skin tone, though! It is hard to find one that applies perfectly.
They are definitely more of a *statement* look, ie; KKW-ish. The palest I can go without looking funky is MAC Shy Girl or Pure Zen, but I have to wear a lipliner to put it off!
*pull, not put! Arrrghh!
My favorite EVER is Butter
That’s great!
Whipped Caviar looks so much darker on me. I like it but mostly for fall/winter or nighttime.
I can see it being very fall-ish!
I adore Sierra. I bought it as a dupe for Bite Chai and I like it even more on me than Chai.
That’s even better 😀
I have Whipped Caviar, and I love it. I find it to be a dupe for ColourPop’s Lumiere (at least on me). I really like this formula. I’m glad you’re reviewing it so I can get some ideas for new shades to pick up.
Nice! I love hearing from those who have tried the formula since it’s been out for awhile 🙂
Sierra is a really pretty shade.
It is!
Whipped Caviar is gorgeous! What a great shade!
I love these but i’m pretty sure i’m allergic to the formula 🙁
OH NO! 🙁
Sierra has been sitting in my Ulta wishlist for a long time, this will be coming home to me for sure.
Woohoo! 😀
I wish these were not so drying, I really like Whipped Caviar.
The perils of matte 🙁
I have Whipped Caviar. I don’t wear it much, as I got it on a dare (to myself) – pink, you know … not a color I’m comfortable with.
I meant to add that it seems a bit drying to me.
At least you tried to go out of your comfort zone 😉