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NYX make-up - does anyone us this?

45 replies

SomewhereNow · 06/05/2017 20:35

Was browsing in Boots today and liked the look of a lot of the products but some the reviews on the Boots website are a bit negative. Any reccommendations?

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justanotheryoungmother · 06/05/2017 20:36

Love their liquid lipsticks and setting spray Smile

FluffyBathTowel · 06/05/2017 20:39

I use their illuminating powder on my cheekbones. On Maternity leave and can no longer afford my usual Hourglass one so hot this as a cheapie alternative. It's fine and does the job

yellowfrontdoor · 06/05/2017 20:41

I have their HD powder in banana, their matte bronzer & some butter glosses.
Really pleased with all 3!

I too am on an Hourglass ration

FluffyBathTowel · 06/05/2017 20:42

It's this one in enigmatic. For some reason it's described as an illuminating bronzer but it's really not a bronzer and you certainly wouldn't put it all over your face.

www.boots.com/nyx-professional-makeup-illuminating-bronzer-10207880

Pippin8 · 06/05/2017 20:49

I have a few of the £4 lipsticks & really like them.

Maudlinmaud · 06/05/2017 20:49

I bought the mineral stick foundation today just for my handbag for touch ups, was told it was similar to the bobby brown stick. Haven't tried it yet. My dd bought some lipsticks and I've just tried one on, it's a gel and quite nice but doesn't last. She likes the products. I was a bit overwhelmed by the stand as there is so much choice but it wasn't as busy as mac which is a good thing.

Whiterabbitears · 06/05/2017 20:50

My DD uses it and says its good. I think its quite affordable too.

Maudlinmaud · 06/05/2017 20:54

Oh and my youngest was with us too and she had a great time with a blue eyeliner. Think Michael Stipe. The girls on the stand where lovely and provided wipes.

AntagonyAunt · 06/05/2017 21:09

I like the micro brow pencils and the butter glosses.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/05/2017 21:10

I bought the under-eye concealer after a rec on here. I don't like it much though,

HollySykes · 06/05/2017 21:14

Dd bought me the eyebrow stuff for Mother's Day and it's fab.

DuckingGlitter · 06/05/2017 21:16

I love the eyebrow mascara, and the dewy setting spray.

Maudlinmaud · 06/05/2017 21:19

Yes Remus I pinched dds concealer and I found it powdery when it sets.

KenDoddsDadsDog · 06/05/2017 21:20

Matte Velvet lipstick is brilliant . My fave shade is Honeymoon - a matte twilight teaser.

SierraJensen · 06/05/2017 21:20

I like the baked blush and the butter lip gloss. Very cheap!

FluffyBathTowel · 06/05/2017 21:28

That made me laugh Ken - what's a twilight teaser? Sounds rude Grin

Mrsknackered · 06/05/2017 21:32

I am partial to their glittery eyeshadows Blush

WhatABallsUp · 06/05/2017 21:35

Ah Fluffy you must be under 40. It was a very very popular lipstick shade in the eighties. I'd love to know how the mineral stick foundation is.

WhatABallsUp · 06/05/2017 21:35
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AlIsPoison · 06/05/2017 21:36

I love their liquid eyeliners, and I have a gold pencil one too which is so soft. The eyeshadow is very pigmented.

I tried them because Safiya Nygaard on YouTube is a big fan of NYX. And it's cheap compared to Urban Decay etc Grin

KenDoddsDadsDog · 06/05/2017 22:35

This is it fluffy , I forget I'm old www.salihughesbeauty.com/columns/in-memoriam-boots-17-twilight-teaser/

FluffyBathTowel · 06/05/2017 22:46

I'm nearly 40 so I should've known that but I was more of a heather shimmer girl Grin

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 06/05/2017 22:55

The products are good - DD often buys something if she's after a new colour to try out before she invests my money in her beloved Urban Decay or KatVonD.

She got into very dark burgandy /plum lipsticks and bought the liner and lipgloss from Nyx to try out before she bought more ££ brands,

She still uses the Nyx lipliners (nude and wine)

I have LipLingerie , the micr brow pencil, a couple of the eye pencils.
Good value and no animal testing. What's not to love .
Oh yes, the hoards of teenage girls that I need to elbow my way through Grin

Tazerface · 06/05/2017 23:10

I've got a few of their lipsticks, extreme glosses and ombré blushers. For the price, I think they're really good.

The only thing I don't like is the chunky eye pencil I bought in Milk - it's supposed to be good as a primer but it doesn't do anything for me.

SheSaidNoFuckThat · 06/05/2017 23:16

I love all their stuff, it's brilliant for the price. Check out their website too