To say that I like makeup would be the understatement of the century. I probably at this very moment have over 200 eyeshadow colors at my disposal. Granted, some of them I've never even touched. Nevertheless, I like makeup. As a freelance makeup artist I get a lot of work around the homecoming, wedding, holiday, and prom seasons. Occasionally I will also get work for business' such as news stations and modeling agencies. The pay is a lifesaver during those seasons believe me.
Over the years I have stumbled onto many makeup companies. Yes, we all want to be MAC girls, but honestly not all of us have MAC money. Don't get me wrong I adore MAC cosmetics. That was the first company to even have a foundation that matched my skin tone. The only downside was $35 a pop was not cutting it on my seasonal college girl salary. One thing I have noticed about certain companies though is they charge an incredible amount of money for products that don't always have the best follow through. Since I am in speech and debate my makeup needs to look crisp and neat for a majority of the day. There is nothing more embarrassing than having to reapply lipstick every 30 minutes because the formula dries in an odd way making the skin on my lips shed like snake skin.
Over the years I have stumbled onto many makeup companies. Yes, we all want to be MAC girls, but honestly not all of us have MAC money. Don't get me wrong I adore MAC cosmetics. That was the first company to even have a foundation that matched my skin tone. The only downside was $35 a pop was not cutting it on my seasonal college girl salary. One thing I have noticed about certain companies though is they charge an incredible amount of money for products that don't always have the best follow through. Since I am in speech and debate my makeup needs to look crisp and neat for a majority of the day. There is nothing more embarrassing than having to reapply lipstick every 30 minutes because the formula dries in an odd way making the skin on my lips shed like snake skin.
I have to commend NYX Cosmetics. They have great products for prices that don't make me think I need to take out an insurance claim. My favorite NYX products, that I swear by, would have to be the Matte Finish spray, Soft Matte Lip Cream, Pore Filler primer, and matte bronzer. My skin has the tendency to look oily remarkably fast no matter what I do. I've tried changing my diet to drinking more water and it never changes. My skin likes to pretend to be an olive oil substitute for some reason. I can't tell you how many tissues were sacrificed to blotting the oil away from my T-zone repeatedly throughout the days. The NYX Matte Finish spray keeps my skin from getting shiny as well as my makeup from running. For $8 I can say I am hooked. The lip creams not only go on smooth and give great coverage but also smell nice. A small detail, but I love it. I personally have horrible luck with lipstick. The skin on my lips just tends to refuse it at all costs. When I went to my local Ulta and saw the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream I figured it was like lip gloss. Not being the hugest fan of lipgloss I decided to look up some pictures first. Seeing the great matte finish and the color range I became immediately addicted. Only $6 as well.
NYX by far has become one of my addictions. Their products have such great follow through and lasting quality. My skin has even seemed to improve a bit since I started using their products. Let me just say that I am in no way sponsored by NYX Cosmetics. I just wanted to write this because I am simply in love with their line of products. The Milan Soft Matte Lip Cream is by far one of my favorites and I wear it all the time in the spring and summer. So, if anything, I am just a fan. I don't experience any type of guilt buying their products because I know I am buying quality and not breaking the bank. I can't wait to go to Ulta again to purchase more Soft Matte Lip Creams as well as try out the Extra Creamy Round Lipsticks in 'Fig,' 'Hot Melon,' and 'Thalia.'
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NYX by far has become one of my addictions. Their products have such great follow through and lasting quality. My skin has even seemed to improve a bit since I started using their products. Let me just say that I am in no way sponsored by NYX Cosmetics. I just wanted to write this because I am simply in love with their line of products. The Milan Soft Matte Lip Cream is by far one of my favorites and I wear it all the time in the spring and summer. So, if anything, I am just a fan. I don't experience any type of guilt buying their products because I know I am buying quality and not breaking the bank. I can't wait to go to Ulta again to purchase more Soft Matte Lip Creams as well as try out the Extra Creamy Round Lipsticks in 'Fig,' 'Hot Melon,' and 'Thalia.'
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