Today is the final post in my series reviewing all of the NYX lip products. If you missed my first two posts, I reviewed all of the traditional lipsticks and liquid lipsticks that NYX has released. The last group of NYX lip products are their glosses and there are some real hits and some big misses. Keep reading for all my thoughts.
This blog is a companion to my YouTube Best & Worst of All NYX Lipsticks (Part 3: Glosses). So if you’re interested in live swatches and more detailed information, check out the video below.
Glosses Pricing Examples
As we did in the first post, I want to share pricing for other liquid lipsticks on the market. I think it’s important when reviewing products to look at things in terms of the price we pay, but also to consider the $/oz.
| BRAND | PRODUCT | PRICE | OZ | $/OZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Ford | Ultra Shine | $47.00 | 0.24 | $195.83 |
| Marc Jacobs | Lip Lacquer | $28.00 | 0.16 | $175.00 |
| Dior | Plumping Gloss | $34.00 | 0.20 | $170.00 |
| Bite Beauty | Prismatic Pearl | $22.00 | 0.14 | $157.14 |
| NARS | Lip Gloss | $26.00 | 0.18 | $144.44 |
| Buxom | Full-On Lip Cream | $20.00 | 0.14 | $142.86 |
| Bare Minerals | Gen Nude Lip Gloss | $18.00 | 0.13 | $138.46 |
| ABH | Lip Gloss | $16.00 | 0.16 | $100.00 |
| Milani | Amore Shine | $8.99 | 0.10 | $89.90 |
| Colour Pop | Ultra Glossy Lip | $6.00 | 0.085 | $70.59 |
| Revlon | Super Lustrous Lipgloss | $8.46 | 0.13 | $65.31 |
| Fenty | Gloss Bomb | $18.00 | 0.30 | $60.00 |
| ELF | Plumping Gloss | $5.00 | 0.09 | $55.56 |
| Essence | Shine Shine Shine Lipgloss | $2.99 | 0.169 | $17.69 |
| Wet n Wild | MegaSlicks Lip Gloss | $2.49 | 0.19 | $13.11 |
NYX Butter Gloss
★★★★★
Available At: Ulta
- Lightweight gel formula has a good slip to it – not sticky
- Gives good hydration
- Performs better with lighter and mid-tone shades
| NYX DESCRIPTON | Buttery soft and silky smooth, our decadent. Each glossy color delivers sheer to medium coverage that melts onto your lips and is never sticky, leaving your lips soft, supple and kissable. | ||
| INGREDIENTS | Mineral Oil/Paraffinum Liquidum/Huile Minérale, Polybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire d’Abeille, Silica Dimethyl Silylate [NANO], Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Paraffin, Barium Sulfate (CI 77120), Rosin/Colophonium/Colophane, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance/Parfum. | ||
NYX Intense Butter Gloss
★★★★★
Available At: Ulta
- Same formula to the Butter Gloss, but far more pigmented
- Can easily be worn on is own with full opacity
- No issues with patchiness even with darker shades
| NYX DESCRIPTON | Smother your lips with a silky gloss bursting with color! Our Intense Butter Gloss has the same mouth-watering texture and scent of the original formula with even more color payoff in 12 new delectable shades. | ||
| INGREDIENTS | All shades contain the following unless otherwise noted: Mineral Oil/Paraffinum Liquidum/Huile Minérale, Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire d’Abeille, Silica Dimethyl Silylate [Nano], Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Paraffin, Barium Sulfate (CI 77120), Alumina, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal. |
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NYX Buter Lip Balm
★★
Available At: Walmart
- Formula isn’t as hydrating as expected
- Color goes on slightly patchy
- Doesn’t last very long on the lips – would recommend NYX Butter Lipstick instead
| NYX DESCRIPTON | Dip your lips in a sheer wash of color with our Butter Lip Balm. 8 decadent hues. One swipe leaves dry lips feeling supple and hydrated. | ||
| INGREDIENTS | Mineral Oil / Paraffinum Liquidum/ Huile Minérale, Ceresin, Polybutene, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax,Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica, Petrolatum, PentaerythritylTetraisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower ) Seed Oil, Stearoxymethicone / Dimethicone Copolymer, EuphorbiaCerifera (Candelilla) Wax / Candelilla Cera / Cire de Candelilla, Beeswax /Cera Alba / Cire d’abeille, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Fragrance/ Parfum, Citral, Linalool, Limonene. | ||
NYX Whipped Fouette
★★
Available At: Walmart
- Meant to be used as a lip or cheek product
- Very silicone-like feel tends to be a little patchy on the lips
- Blends easily on the cheeks, but similar to primers never sets to powder
- For a blush, it requires a powder to set down
| NYX DESCRIPTON | Indulge your cravings with our Whipped Lip & Cheek Soufflé. Our two-in-one mousse can be used to precisely line lips and on the apples of your cheeks for a soft, natural flush. Achieve a delicious wash of color with a matte finish using this creamy and multipurpose formula. | ||
| INGREDIENTS | Cyclopentasiloxane, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Mineral Oil/Paraffinum Liquidum/Huile Minérale, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alumina, Barium Sulfate (CI 77120), Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal. | ||
NYX Plump It Up
★★
Available At: Ulta
- Doesn’t have the burning or stinging of other plumping glosses
- Didn’t do much to actually plump my lips
- The gloss itself is a little stickier than I prefer
| NYX DESCRIPTON | Plump your pout to its fullest flirtiest most fabulous shape and size with our shimmering Pump It Up Lip Plumper formulated with Maxi-Lip. Maxi-Lip is a special peptide that we have infused into our new and improved formula. Peptides are known to improve collagen synthesis which can lead to firmer fuller smoother looking lips. | ||
| INGREDIENTS | Mineral Oil, Polybutene, PentaerythritylTetraisostearate, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, HydrogenatedPolydecene, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, DiisostearylMalate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate,Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, BHA, Vanillyl ButylEther, Polyethylene Terephthalate | ||
NYX Slip Tease
★★★★★
Available At: Ulta
- Strange formula that feels like an oil as you apply, but sets down to a matte
- Even when set, you still feel a little slip between your lips
- Easy to reapply with out getting heavy or crumbling like a liquid lipstick
- Unlike any other lip product I’ve ever tried
| NYX DESCRIPTON | Give your lips the slip with NYX Professional Makeup's Slip Tease Full Color Lip Oil. Don't be fooled by how lightweight and luxurious it feels. This rule-breaking lip oil comes in pigment-rich shades! Each hue glides on silky-smooth and sets to a satin-matte finish that is strikingly vibrant. | ||
| INGREDIENTS | Isododecane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Styrene / Isoprene Copolymer, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, C20-40 Alcohols, Alumina, Aluminum Benzoate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Alcohol Denat., Caprylyl Glycol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyethylene, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Barium Sulfate (CI 77120). May Contain: Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica | ||
NYX Mega Shine
★★★
Available At: CVS
- Not overly sticky with a decent staying power
- Shimmer shades leave metallic residue on lips as gloss fades
- Cremes work great
- Biggest drawback is the STRONG chemical cherry smell. Very noticeable while wearing.
| NYX DESCRIPTON | Kiss me quick! Our signature Mega Shine Lip Gloss delivers shine moisture and softness and envelops lips with glistening color. The finish is both creamy and steamy and ensures knockout glamour. | ||
| INGREDIENTS | Polybutene, Dimethicone, Mineral Oil,Microcrystalline wax, Lanolin oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, IsopropylPalmitate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Perfume,Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Propylene Carbonate,Butylparaben, and B.H.T. | ||
NYX Duo Chromatic
★★★
Available At: Ulta
- Very reminiscent of the Huda Beauty Lip Toppers
- The shades and texture work better when lightly tapped over another lip color
- Too thick and sticky for my preference on their own – plus colors are intense on their own
| NYX DESCRIPTON | Want totally mesmerizing lips? Then chrome and get 'em with the NYX Professional Makeup Duo Chromatic Lip Gloss. Available in 10 hypnotic hues loaded with pearls, these lippies deliver awesome shine, a hint of color and an intense, 3-D finish. Each lightweight shade slips onto your lips smoothly without feeling sticky. Swipe them on alone or over any lipstick for an unforgettable effect. | ||
| INGREDIENTS | Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Mineral Oil/ Paraffinum Liquidum/Huile Minerale, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylene/ Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer, Silica, Tin Oxide, Water/Aqua/Eau, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica Silylate, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Barium Sulfate (CI 77120). May Contain (+/-): Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica. <6092> | ||
NYX Strictly Vinyl
★
Available At: Ulta
- Intensely pigmented gloss
- Very sticky which helps with lasting power, but makes it uncomfortable
- Only has darker and vampier shades which I don’t think work as well in a heavy gloss formula
