That Kitten Heel Though

So the other day, I wanted to pick up a new lip color. I feel like I have a lot of colors within the same range, and wanted to go with stuff for more everyday / nude types of lipsticks. Most of my colors are neutral grey browns, and purples of various shades. I knew the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream had some shades I wanted to try. Specifically Tokyo, Dubai, and Istanbul. I decided to visit my local Target and see what I could find.

NOTHING! Not that that's a reflection on Target, of course - but I didn't find one of the shades I was looking for. I wavered between shades I had seen. Copenhagen had been on my list awhile, but it was another purple I just didn't need. I then stopped to look at the other lipsticks they had in stock. Not a lot neutral options, but there were new things I hadn't tried,  and a lot of brighter options.

Then I spotted the NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Cream Lipsticks. This seemed like it would be a good option at only $7, so I was fairly optimistic. Not to mention my previous luck with their line. It was another matte lipstick, and that was a must. The color options for this line are very bright so this was... definitely not the pink / nude lip I had originally set out to achieve. I like a bold lip, anyway and this was certainly that. It's a red that has enough cool undertones to work with my skin, and that's pretty important for me personally. I'm thinking of checking out Amsterdam too in the Soft Matte Lip Cream as well, but that'll be later. I don't need that many reds in my collection.


So I tried it on! The formula was creamy, and the applicator made it really easy to apply. If you follow me on Snapchat (user name: cosmetic_dragon), you might've seen me trying it on for the first time. It is VERY pigmented and that coverage is full for sure. At first I was sort of shocked, but once I had it on completely I really liked it. I wouldn't wear this everyday because it is as bold as it is, but with a simple cat eye this lip is FIERCE!

I do have a few qualms with it, though. It does get a little grainy after awhile. If you take a tissue and lightly rub the grain away and reapply it improves the texture - but I didn't get that creamy, dreamy texture I get with the Soft Matte Lip Cream. It's also unforgiving. If you smudge this anywhere... I hope you've got makeup remover on you because this is no joke to take off. It also doesn't dry all the way, so there's this residual tacky feeling on your lips. It's not terribly unpleasant and doesn't dry your lips out - but it's just not my cup of tea. It certainly helps in keeping the lips feel moist, which the lip creams don't do. Other than that I think I'll stick with my Soft Matte Lip Creams. I just prefer the formula over this one.

What colors do you have in your collection? Have you tried this formula? What did you think? Leave me a comment below! Let's share notes!

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