Abu Dhabi: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream
One of the oldest matte lipstick formula's in a 'liquidish' form, so how does it compare to the other higher & popular mousse/cream matte lip products?
Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream: Abu Dhabi
What's the difference between standard liquid lipsticks & NYX soft matte lip cream?
The initial difference as most of you will be aware by the name of the product is in the formula. The Soft Matte Lip Cream has more of a moussey consistency, more comparable to Too Faced Melted, YSL Kiss & Blush & not far off from the texture of LA Splash Smitten Lip Tint Mousse. The difference in terms of 'how matte it is' & the longevity in comparison to the other three products mentioned is that it's quite unique in terms of formula. It has more of a silicone texture, and is quite pigmented & buildable, it does take a short while to dry but dries quicker & more matte then the YSL & Too Faced lip product mentioned.
It's not quite as long lasting as the Smitten Lip Tint , but it can still fall into the liquid lipstick category, which I didn't quite expect it to. It has the same wear time as a very good matte lipstick, a few hours of wear & tear will make the product disappear, but don't worry you don't get that horrid 'white line effect' around your mouth.
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| Swatch of Abu Dhabi Soft Matte Lip Cream |
Although it's matte its not drying, nor sticky & smells like buttercream frosting. The shade Abu Dhabi reminds me of MAC Velvet Teddy...
Retailing between £6 - £8 I think it's worth picking up a few shades if you love matte lips. This product I would say targets liquid lipstick lovers & haters! It has the matte effect but not the overbearing dryness, it's an all rounder product with a vast shade range including nudes, neutrals, pinks, reds and deeper shades.
I love to pair Abu Dhabi with MAC Spice Lipliner, I use the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream first, and after a minute I use the lip liner around my lips just to give a subtle dimension to the lips
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| Lip Swatch of Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in Abu Dhabi & Mac Spice Lip liner |
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| Nyx Abu Dhabi, Mac Spice |
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