NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Istanbul - Review, Photos, Swatches

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Istanbul - it is the only part of Turkey that is connected to both Europe and Asia.(via Wikitravel)


Do you like pale pink lips? Or just plain pale lips? I personally don't. It makes me look like I'm sick, or dead. >__<

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Istanbul is a pale pink shade. It reminds me of MAC Viva Glam Gaga I. I personally think this will suit fair-skinned chicas with cool undertones, or maybe at least someone who doesn't have a pigmented lips.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Istanbul

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Istanbul

Istanbul SMLC06

Istanbul with a wand

Swatch without flash

Swatch with flash

 

Lip Swatch

PROS: The formula is great: starts as creamy, then dries out matte. It tastes yummy, too. The packaging is handy and it's affordable.

CONS: The color is not for everybody. If you have pigmented lips (like myself), you might need to pile on 4-5 layers just so it can fully cover your lips.I also think this will suit fair-skinned chicas with cool undertones better.

VERDICT: 3 out of 5 CHILIS! I love the formula, but the shade doesn't suit me at all. My face just looks dull and gray.

Do you like pale / nude lips?? Why and why not?

Where To Buy:

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Istanbul

300php, Pretty Goddess

FTC: I paid for these products with my own money. I am not getting paid to make this review. I am not affiliated with the said brands. Photos above are taken/owned by yours truly.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream - Istanbul, Antwerp, San Paulo, Amsterdam, Monte Carlo

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Istanbul, Antwerp, San Paulo (São Paulo), Amsterdam, Monte Carlo; when I hear these names, I just want to grab my passport and travel! 


For the beauty lovers (particularly the makeup junkies), these names, collectively, refers to 1 makeup product: 

NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream

Left-Right:

Istanbul
Antwerp
San Paulo (São Paulo)
Amsterdam
Monte Carlo

Istanbul, Antwerp, San Paulo  (São Paulo) , Amsterdam, Monte Carlo

Swatches with flash

Left to Right:

Addis Ababa, Antwerp, Istanbul, San Paulo, Amsterdam, Monte Carlo

Click HERE for the review on Addis Ababa and HERE for Amsterdam :)

Swatches without flash

This soft matte lip cream formula is more matte than their matte lipsticks. When worn, they could emphasize the lines on your lips (especially the lighter shades). I love it's smell and taste (vanilla sorbet?).

These come with wands, so if you have problems with "double dipping", I'm not sure if you'll dig this.

Also, they have other shades from this line. The shades mentioned above are the ones that I have on hand. :)

Please watch out for my individual reviews on these babies. ;)

FTC: I purchased these products with my own money. I 'm not getting paid for this post. I'm not affiliated with the brand mentioned. Photos above are owned/taken by yours truly.