NYX Matte Nail Polish (swatch)

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NYX Soho Glam Collection (review)

          Hi guys! I'm here to give you some review of the NYX SOHO GLAM COLLECTION.I just got it yesterday for P1,200 (around 27-28 US dollar) I really love this pallet because it has lots of colors which you can really use everyday, plus it really fits my skin tone. So here are the photos that I took earlier using my phone. (sorry was so lazy getting my cam...) 

I love the packaging, you can see the eye shadow colors from the outside because

the box has a transparent window.

You can see from the back of the box the full content of the pallet/collection inside.

See how thick it is? 

an extra plastic protection for the eye shadows...

you can actually divide this into 2 groups
(left side) this are the neutral tones like grays, silvers, browns, white, etc.
(right side) bright colors like purples, blue, light blue, green, pink, etc.
A total of 48 colors here...

yummy colors...

tada!!! there are actually more eye shadows inside...

inside, there are 8 more eye shadow colors, 2 lip glosses,
 1 lip liner 2 eye shadow applicator and 1 brush (which I don't know how to use that one)

it is obviously bigger than the shadows on the first layer

the applicators

and they have even more on the inside...

let me show you guys what's inside...
it has 4 blushes and 8 lip glosses

          This is actually an impulse buy, but I love it and I don't regret buying it. sooo basically 90% of this pallet is shimmer, and the other 10% is matte, but not totally matte (if you know what I mean). Some of them are more pigmented than the others, definitely the lighter colors are not so pigmented than the darker colors which is ok for me. Next time I will show you how pigmented the colors are and maybe I will do the some looks using this collection. So that's it for now! ciao!

NYX Matte Lip Cream

       I am seriously in love with lip glosses/lip creams. But when I found out about NYX soft matte lip cream, I fell in love the second time around. I'm not a fan of matte finished products but this lip cream is an exception... Below you can see my favorite shades. FYI I only applied it once. I like it that way. :)

SAO PAULO
My most used shade, I can almost wear it everyday.

ABU DHABI
I look pale with this shade but with a nice eye make up and coral shade blush on
this shade is a bomb!

ADDIS ABABA
A very chic color which I really love.

pros:

1. pigmented

2. affordable, from P200 - P280 only

3. last longer than ordinary lip products

4. readily available online (local online shops)

cons:

1. packaging. not sealed

2. it dries up my lip a little

Will I repurchase?

Yes! definitely!

So, what is your favorite shade of NYX Matte Lip Cream? 

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails & CQ nail Polish

          So, how are you? Did the rest of your Tuesday treated you right? Me, I just spent most of my time here at the La Reine Nail & Dayspa. Being a hands on owner (of the spa) together with my hubby is not an easy job. Plus we have (especially me) to take care of our fast growing baby girl, Yanna. She's 8 months old going 9 on the 8th of this month. how time flies... Anyway, enough for the realizations... Today, I will just share with you a nail products which I really fell in love the first time i used them! 

Sally Hansen
Hard as nails (nail hardener)

 as a based coat

Here I used my favorite CQ nail polish in  Shimmering wine.

with day light. See how lovely it looks like?

I really love how pigmented and glossy they look. 
I also used the Sally Hansen Hard as Nails as a Top Coat.

Earlier, I went to a local store near our place, they offer lots of imported goods, from nail polishes, cosmetics, clothes, shoes, perfumes (they have lots of perfumes to choose from, will definitely buy as soon as I have an extra money). I saw there a Revlon Nail Polish in a pack of three for P250, I think the size is smaller than the Revlon Nail Polish that you can find at the malls... is it a good deal? or not? let me know... :) They also have Wet & Wild Nail Polish.

pros:

1. Very pigmented and glossy.

2. Dries up a bit fast compared to other brands.

3. It can last up to 2 weeks - 1 month.

cons:

1. Not locally available,(both Sally Hansen Hard as Nails & CQ nail Polish)

2. for CQ nail polish : the packaging  looks cheap.

Xoxo,
Lyra

photos that I love for the month of May

look how thick her hair is... 

 well... I love eating... 

 late night at La Reine Nail & Dayspa

growing up so fast....

*biloy*

I could not ask for more