Review: Nyx Butter Lipstick in Big Cherry

Hello Lippie Lovers!

I have a review today on Nyx's line of Butter Lipsticks. The color I will be reviewing is Big Cherry. I purchased three colors quite a while ago, but didn't really wear them much as I was too in love with their Matte range of lipsticks at the time.

But, my knowledge of what I like in a lipstick has grown, and my tastes matured so I though I would give them another shot. Also, please note that the names of the lipstick colors have changed, but I will give details to that below.

The Breakdown:

Price: $6.00
Contains: 0.16 Ounces
Scent: None
Available: Online and at most drugstores













Part One: Packaging

The packaging for the Butter Lipsticks is similar to their other lipstick formulas. The packaging is a bit cheap, and I wish the tube itself was black with the color peeking through the middle, more like the Matte lipstick range, but it isn't the worst drugstore packaging I've seen. I'll give it a 3 out of 5.

Part Two: Color

I have never tried any of the more nude shades in this range (As you know, I'm not much of a nude lipstick wearer) but the three colors I have (details will be below) are all very pigmented and beautiful with just one swipe. The colors in this line I think are great. They have an outrageous 33 colors! I mean come on, that's crazy! 5 out of 5 for color.

Lipstick at time of Application

Part Three Formula:

These are described as a Satin formula. I completely agree with that if you have never tried the Mac version of Satin. Mac's finishes are not the same as any other lipsticks I have tried, and it the same with this one. This is much more creamy and hydrating than the Mac Satin Lippies. When these are on my lips it kind of feels like I'm wearing an extra creamy lip balm rather than a lipstick. Wear time is not the greatest, but it's not bad for a creamy lipstick. I felt the need to re-apply after about 2 hours and having a cup of coffee. Now, I still had quite a bit of the color, but I had lost that juicy look that fresh application gives. I probably could have easily gone another hour or two and been fine, but I re-applied. These are also obviously going to transfer, and you might want to refrain from a make-out session in these as the bright bold color does stain, and you don't want your significant other's poor face to be all stained. I'm surprised at home much I actually enjoyed this lipstick though so I'll give the formula a 4 out of 5. I just wished it would have lasted a little bit longer.

Lipstick after 2 Hours of wear and a Cup Of Coffee

Final Verdict:

These are a great lipstick for people who don't like the drying formula of Matte lipsticks. They aren't overly glossy though, they just give a nice plump juicy effect that is quite pleasing.

4 out of 5 Lippies.

Now that we have the review out of the way, I will talk about the name changes. So the lipsticks were all named after candy: Razzle, Taffy, Hubba Bubba, etc. and I'm guessing that became an issue because they changed all of the names. So while looking for more info on the lipstick I had I was worried at first that they had discontinued it, but alas it is now called Fire Brick. I will put a photo below of all of the old names and what their new names are in case anyone out there has previously purchased any of them and need to re-stock or whatnot. The three colors I own all have the old names, and they are: Big Cherry, Razzle, and Licorice. Any colors not listed here are new colors that were not in the previous named lined.

Review: Wet n Wild Megalast Liquid Lip Color in Red My Mind

Hello to my Lippie Lovers out there. Today I have a review for a liquid lipstick from the drugstore! It is the Wet n Wild Megalast Liquid Lip Color in 921A Red My Mind.

The Breakdown:

Price: $2.99
Contains: 0.23 Ounces
Scent: Very Very Faint Chemical
Available: Online and at most Drugstores













Part One: Packaging

I'm actually quite impressed with the packaging seeing as it's only a $2.99 product. The packaging is not much different than most liquid lipsticks, except for maybe that it feels like a cheaper plastic than the more expensive ones, but for the price, who cares?! The applicator itself takes a little getting used to, it's like a fat paddle, or like maybe a squished doe foot? It's hard to explain, but it does pickup quite a bit of product, though it was a little hard to get a clean line. I'll give packaging a 4 out of 5.

Can you tell by the picture that it's near V-Day???

Part Two: Color

Woah. I'm mean damn does this lipstick pack a huge punch of color. You want some bold ass red lips, this is the place to be, One swipe and wow, RED. The color is just a perfect blue based red, but it is not for the faint at heart, this is some serious boldness here. 5 out of 5 for Color.

Part Three: Formula

Here is where i'm torn, and it's the same place that always gives me pause when I try out a new liquid lipstick. There seem to be only two kinds: comfortable and tacky that transfers, or long lasting no transfer super dry. This one is the dry kind. The website claims: "These intense liquid lip colors are completely transfer-proof and last up to 8 hours – while moisturizing!" Okay, so it is intense, and it is transfer proof, and it does easily last 8 hours (if you stay away from oily foods) but it is NOT moisturizing. Not in the least, after a couple of hours you start to get what is known as the dreaded "Butthole" lips. Dry as a desert. Now if you don't mind throwing a gloss over the top of this, or just don't mind wearing drying lipstick, it would be fine, but this stuff is super dry. But, that depends on what you are looking for. You can kiss and drink and everything and this stuff isn't going anywhere! Also, it's worth noting that it dries VERY quickly so you have to work fast, and it doesn't really layer very well either. I'm going to give the formula a 3 out of 5 as I prefer a more comfortable to wear liquid lipstick, but when I need some long lasting color that packs a punch, I do pull this one out.

Final Verdict:

So this is not bar far a BAD lipstick, it's just not necessarily my favorite, but for a true liquid lipstick from the drugstore, and for only $2.99? Worth it! Also that punch of color it gives makes up for any dryness it causes.

4 out of 5 Lippies.

Review: Be a Bombshell Lip Crayon in Hot Damn

Good Afternoon Lippie Lovers!

Today I have a lip product that I received in my Lip Monthly Bag and thought I would give it a try! It is from the Brand "Be a Bombshell" and it is their lip crayon in the color Hot Damn.

The Breakdown:

Price: $16
Contains: 0.8 Ounces
Scent: None Whatsoever
Available: Online













Part One: Packaging

So I'm not a lover of lip crayons in general, and this is just a basic black casing lip crayon. The reason I hate lip crayons is that the product does not go down and I always managed to nick the product on the lid and just make a mess. Once thing I do like about this packaging though, is that you don't have to sharpen it, the product rolls out. So, with that said, 3 out of 5 for packaging.

Part Two: Color

This color is described as a "Bright Red" on the Be A Bombshell website, and while that is true it pulls very coral on me. Not that this is a bad thing, I just don't think coral colors look that great on me in general, but I did get a compliment at work today, so score! The color is much more sheer than I like, but it does still pack a punch of color, you just might need a couple of layers to get it. I'll give the color a 4 out of 5.

Color at time of application

Part Three: Formula

I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I honestly though I was going to hate it, especially after reading the website and nowhere did it mention that it was long lasting. What is does say is, "Formula: A glossy lip crayon with a smooth texture." So going on that, it is a very smooth texture, but it's not overly glossy or slippery, it feels more like butter, which is good in my book. Now although they didn't mention it being long lasting, this did last and stain better than I was hoping. Now it does transfer like a regular cream lipstick, but like I said it stayed better than I was hoping and stayed super comfortable all day long. The website does caution that it can bleed w/out a lip liner, but I had no problems with that, and I NEVER wear lip liner when I'm first trying out a new lip product. I'll give the formula a 4 out of 5. It wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't my worst by far.

Lipstick after 4 hours and eating a Schlotzsky's Sandwich (impressive!)

Final Verdict:

This is not a bad product, for someone that likes a sheer wash of color that still packs a punch, and maybe has lips on the dryer side, this could be your holy grail, and with 11 different shades there should be one for everyone. 

4 out of 5 Lippies

Review: Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in Monte Carlo

Hello once again Lippie Lovers. I have another review for you today, and I wanted to just give a quick update. I am going to put a quick survey below and see what other kind of posts you wanted to see from me. I was thinking of either reviewing various lip scrubs and lip conditioners, or maybe doing a how to DIY lip scrubs, or even showing my lip treatment routine. Let me know what you want to see below! Until then, let's get back to the review!!

Today I am reviewing Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in the color 10 - Monte Carlo

The Breakdown:

Cost: $6
Contains: 0.27 Ounces
Scent: Cake Batter
Available: Online and at most drugstores













Part One: Packaging

The packaging is cute, actually looks just as good if not better than some more expensive liquid lipsticks. The tube is clear (with black writing) to show the color through and the applicator tip is a matte finish, which is always a nice feel. For a $6 lipstick Nyx really hit it out of the park on packaging. 5 out of 5.

Part Two: Color

The color I purchased is Monte Carlo, Nyx describes it as a Deep Cranberry Red. I would somewhat agree with that, as it looks more blue based red than cranberry to me, but that could just be on my cool-toned skin. However, it needs to be noted that to get the full opacity of the color you do need two coats, and the color at the time of application is not nearly as dark as it becomes later (more on that in the formula section). Either way, red lipsticks are my favorite to wear, and this is simply a gorgeous red that I think would look good on everybody. 5 out of 5 for color.

Lipstick color at time of application (2 coats)

Part Three: Formula

So before I talk about what I thought of the formula, let's talk about what Nyx claims. So never do they claim that this is a "Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick" not once do they call it that. They say it's simply a "Lip Cream that delivers a burst of color and sets to a soft matte finish". In that regard I think this is a great lipstick. Though they don't claim to be long lasting, they actually in my opinion last longer than some that do claim to last all day. Now, one thing I don't care for is that these take a long time to fully set down. I mean like an hour long. Once they do set, they are very comfortable and light feeling, but it is hard not to use your lips in any way for that long (like drinking a coffee you dirty girl), and after that hour the color oxidizes and becomes darker than initial application. Another note of interest is that they don't layer well. You can layer them but some of the comfortable feeling does go away and they feel too think after you layer later in the day (it is completely fine during the application process). So I think I will give formula a 4 out of 5.

Color after 1 hour. Darker, but still not as dark as the tube.

Final Verdict:

Simply put, I enjoy these lippies. They are affordable, comfortable, and pack a beautiful punch of color.

4 out of 5 Lippies.

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Review: Gerard Cosmetics Hydra Matte Liquid Lipstick in Serenity

Hello again Lippie Lovers! Today I have a new liquid lipstick to review for you. This time is the brand Gerard Cosmetics in their Hydra Matte Liquid Lipstick line and the color I have is called Serenity. I purchased Serenity because a YouTube beauty vlogger, Manny MUA did a collaboration with them, and I was trying to get more into nude shades when I purchased it. Either way, here we go with another exciting adventure in Lipstick!

The Breakdown:


Price: $20
Contains: 0.059 Ounces
Smell: Slightly Vanilla/Chemical Smell
Available: Online














Part One: Packaging


The packaging is very simple on this lipstick, but in a way I kind of like it. I think that even though the tube actually has nothing written on it anywhere, the fact that it's frosted pushes it up a bit for me. (I just love the frosted glass look). I also like the golden cap as well, though the packaging does look to be inexpensive to me. However, I'll give it a 4 out of 5.

Part Two: Color


The color is described as "a beautiful warm pink, with hints of brown" and I see it as a warm toned pink, but I don't think it has very much brown in it as most lipsticks with any brown at all, pull like a 90's grunge on me. Either way, the color being very slight on the brown is a good thing to me as I am cool-toned. The color does pull much more pink on my warm-toned friends. However that being said, I think that it is still a beautiful color even though it looks more peach on me in pictures, but in real life it looks more pink. 4 out of 5 for color.

At time of application

Part Three: Formula

The formula on this one is good or bad depending on what you are looking for. So it goes onto the lips as a mix between a think liquid and a mousse, so like a thin mousse I guess. It dries down to a very comfortable matte finish. Now with comfort there is a downside, it stays tacky. Even after completely drying, there is a slight tackiness that stays around all day, but this is why they are called Hydra Matte. They are not drying in the least, never will you feel like you need to put on a balm with this lipstick. It also does transfer and need to be reapplied after eating. So if I was looking for a dry liquid lipstick with no transfer that lasted forever and ever, I probably would not pick this one up. However, if you don't mind any of that and want something that is just going to be comfortable on the lips, then this one might be for you. I enjoy a comfortable lip, so I will give the formula a 4 out of 5.



Final Verdict:


I guess it's no surprise what rating this one is going to receive. However there is some controversy attached to Gerard Cosmetics, but I won't get into that here, as I am just here to review the product with no outside factors persuade my opinion of a product. However, if you want to know more about the controversy to decide on your own if you want to purchase this product, you can check out a video from my favorite YouTuber for Liquid Lipstick reviews. Click HERE to check out that video.



4 out of 5 Lippies.

Review: Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in Blackberry Sorbet

Hello again Lippie Lovers!! Today I have for you a review of the Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in 14 Blackberry Sorbet.

The Breakdown:

Price: $14.00
Contains: 0.169 ounces
Scent: a very faint vanilla
Available: Online or at Sephora Stores.













Part One: Packaging

I have to say the packaging disappoints me. I understand that this is considered a "Generic Brand" since it comes directly from Sephora, but it's still Sephora, not the dollar store. The tube is completely blank except for the name of the product in plain black writing on the side. The applicator is a standard doe foot with Sephora written around it. This looks like the packaging you would expect on a product that costs maybe $5, not the $14 you have to pay. Packaging gets a 2 out of 5.

Part Two: Color

I love this color. Simple as that, I love this color so much. Now this is what I would call a buildable color. One swipe is really all you need for a bright berry shade, but if you put on a second coat, you get a color that I would agree looks like a blackberry sorbet. I usually always wear this shade with two coats, and when I do, I always get compliments on it. 4 out of 5 for color, as the 1st coat can go on a bit streaky.

Color with 1 coat

Color after about 6 hours and breakfast and lunch eaten.

Color with a second coat added.

Part Three: Formula

So this is where the $14 comes into play. This liquid lipstick is definitely worth that $14 price tag. The formula goes on very liquid and dries down to a completely matte shade that is not only beautiful and opaque, but feels comfortable like there is nothing on your lips, and boy does it last all day. I felt the need to apply a fresh coat after about 6 hours, but as I look at the pictures of my lips at that time, I could have easily goes a few more hours. Formula gets a 5 out of 5.

Final Verdict:

I have nothing more to say about this lipstick, besides that I LOVE it. But, due to it being streaky and cheap packaging, I will give it...

4 out of 5 Lippies.

Review: Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Uptown Mauve

Hello again Lippie Lovers!

Today I have a drugstore lipstick review for you. It is Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Uptown Mauve.

The Breakdown:

Price: $5.99
Contains: 0.14 Ounces
Scent: Jolly Ranchers
Available: Online and Most Drugstores












Part One: Packaging

The packaging is cute for a $6 lipstick. The tube is gold and it has the color of the lipstick at the bottom, which is actually pretty helpful. There is not much to say about the packaging as it's pretty standard for a bullet type of drugstore lipstick. 4 out of 5

Part Two: Color

I will be truthful here, this is the first time I have ever put on a Mauve. most of the time when I think of a Mauve, it usually has more gray in it, and I just know that wouldn't look good on my skin tone. However as I looked this color up on the Milani website they actually describe this color as a Red Mauve, which I think is the ticket in why this color is so unique and awesome. It goes onto the lips opaque with one swipe, which is uncommon for a non-matte product. 5 out of 5 for color.

Part Three: Formula

I'll admit I was skeptical trying a non-matte shade. I used to only reach for products that stated they were matte, but lately I have started to not like new matte lipsticks, which is why I thought I would give this lipstick a try. I have to admit, it was not what I expected. I think I would describe this more of a semi-matte. The formula remind me of the Wet-N-Wild Matte lipstick, but just with a little extra shine. It was thick and creamy on the lips, but lasted quite a while. I think it was about 4 hours or so before I felt I needed to re-apply, but I could have probably gotten away with waiting a bit longer. Also, it smells like jolly ranchers and I found myself pulling it out of my purse just to sniff it. The best smelling lipstick I've ever had hands down. All in all, it was a pretty good product. I would give the formula a 4 out of 5, which for a non-matte is fairly high in my book.

Final Verdict:

Overall, I would say that this is a great lipstick. I really enjoyed the smell and feel of it on my lips, and I have to say it stained my lips way more than I thought it would, which can be a good thing or a bad thing, however you look at it.

4 out of 5 Lippies.

Review: Mirabella Red Velvet lip Pencil

Hello again Lippie Lovers! Today I have a product that I had never heard of until I received it in a Lip Monthly bag, but I thought I'd give it a try!

It is the Mirabella Red Velvet Lip Pencil.

The Breakdown:

Cost: $25.00
Contains: 0.2 ounces
Scent: Slight Vanilla Scent
Available: Online












Part One: Packaging

The packaging is basically a Chubby Pencil. Simple but quite convenient to throw in your purse or bag and not have to worry about it getting to messy or the lid falling off, or even if it's going to melt into the cap. I really like the pencil form, and it made it pretty easy to apply. I'll give packaging a 4 out of 5. The only reason it gets a bump down is that it is one of those plastic type pencils that while you can sharpen, it's not quite as easy as a wooden pencil.

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Part Two: Color

Like I stated before, I had never heard of this brand before I received this in my Lip Monthly bag, but when I made that first swipe to check out the color on my hand, I was pleasantly surprised. The color is a deep blue based red, that in my opinion is just that perfect red that would look good on anyone. From skin as light as mine to someone with a much darker skin tone, this color would look awesome. Color is a 5 out of 5.

Part Three: Formula

This formula is different than any I have tried before. While it's not as long lasting as I would prefer, it did give me a good three to four hours before I felt like I needed to re-apply. Luckily re-application is the easiest I've had. On my lips this lippie felt like velvet, so I guess it was named appropriately. It almost felt as though I had a light lip balm on my lips for the day, and at the end of the day my lips actually felt more hydrated than they did before I put it on, which is a nice change after wearing so much matte lipstick. Formula gets a 4 out of 5, getting hit as it's claims as being long lasting don't really hold up well, and it is quite expensive.

Final Verdict:

I'd say this is a great product for a grab and go kind of girl that doesn't mind throwing another layer on every couple of hours. It is very pigmented so when you do need to re-apply it really doesn't take much to get that full color back.

4 out of 5 Lippies.