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NYX Sale and Chrome Shadow Swatches

November 21, 2009 by admin  
Filed under NYX, Swatches

Check out the chrome shadows … they are one of my faves :)

NYX Chrome Shadows

I love NYX (Pronounced as Nix) chrome shadows. I find them to be the next best thing since sliced bread. Especially if you are on a budget. You can find these at beauty supply stores, cherryculture.com, nyxcosmetics.com and small boutiques. Some colors are very similar to MAC’s pigments but come in a much smaller container. I was lucky enough to have a few that were almost dupe’s of MAC’s pigments so I added pics of those too. :)

keep reading to see a classic review on the chrome shadows…

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NYX and NARS Side by Side

August 22, 2009 by Pursebuzz  
Filed under NYX

I had a few requests for this and I had a few mins of downtime I decided to show you guys the NYX VS. NARS side by side. Remember these aren’t exact duplicates but they sure come darn close. :)

Click these links for the rest of the posts :)

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Guess the Brand

August 12, 2009 by Pursebuzz  
Filed under Guess The Brand, NYX, Nars

OHh since NARS Night Series and NYX’s new colors are soo darn close I wanted to Play a quick game of Guess the Brand just for fun.

I have mixed up the colors and brands and want you to guess it.

Example

  • Smokie Mountain, Night Clubbing
  • Night Flight,Exotic Green
  • Sensual, Night Fever
  • Night Flight,Frosted Ocean
  • Golden Amber, Galapagos

Go from left to right

NYX, NARS Options

  • NYX Smokie Mountain, NARSNight Clubbing
  • NYX Exotic Green, NARS Night Flight
  • NYX Sensual, NARS Night Fever
  • NYX Frosted Ocean,NARS Night Flight
  • NYX Golden Amber, NARS Galapagos

Good luck and have fun!!!




NYX New Fall Shadows

August 12, 2009 by Pursebuzz  
Filed under Brands, Guess The Brand, NYX, Swatches

NYX has released 10 distinctive new shades that are unique to NYX but fantastically similar to higher end brands.

Texture- Soft and can be crumbly if you aren’t careful. The powders are soft and buttery. Becareful or you will end up with loose pigment ;)

Color Payoff- Some are impressive without a base, but without some are really faint.

Price $5.00 NYX or $3.50 Here

Overall- If you dreamed of owning NARS night shadows and want something similar at a fraction of the price look into these for sure! Nars is a bit more firmer but it’s pretty similar in shades. Black with colors ;)

Color Breakdown

  • Golden Amber- Dark warm brown with flecks of gold. Imagine a smooth NARS Galapagos
  • Cryptonite -Frosty dark charcoal with lots of flecks of silver
  • Smoke Mountain-Satin black with gold shimmers
  • Skin Tight- Satin warm peachy nude with flecks of peachy gold flecks
  • Red Pink-matte hot pink <3 (Dear NYX.. please make more like this !!!)
  • Taupe Pearl- Ashy taupe. Think a creamy super soft MAC Satin Taupe
  • Frosted Ocean- Dark black ocean blue  with blue flecks
  • Sensual-Dark black with red flecks (this one needs a base)
  • Super Creamy- Sheer champagne with small flecks of champagne
  • Exotic Green -Dark black forrest green with green flecks

These aren’t 100% like NARS, but if you are on a budget this is a great dupe.

keep on reading for more swatches

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NYX Fall Eyes

NYX has released a handful of some really sparkling fall shades.

For the following look I used 3 of the 10 shades that were released. I also used the new Loreal Mascara Extra Volume, which flaked on my bottom lid. :( Looks great on the top lash but not my fave on the bottom lashes.

Products available at NYXCosmetics.com

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NYX Beautiful Green Eyes Give Away

July 18, 2009 by Pursebuzz  
Filed under Brands, Contests, NYX, contest '09

Hey Guys and Dolls!!!
This weekend’s first give-a-way is the NYX Beautiful Green Eyes Palette. Packed with 10 colors just for Green Eyes. **** These are just suggestions, but if you are like me, just wear what you like. Just enter anyway***

Good Luck To Everyone!!

Images will be used all weekend, but the palettes will be diff :)



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3)  What do you do to beat the heat? What kind of makeup (if any) is worn?

Anyone can enter,just make sure you follow the laws of your state/country. Ask for adult permission if you are underage.

- Contest ends on July 18th 11:59 PST Time
- Comment genuinely, if I feel like its spam then you are automatically disqualified.
- Random winner will be chosen and privately emailed.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

NYX I Dream of St John Swatches

July 16, 2009 by Pursebuzz  
Filed under Brands, NYX, Swatches

NYX 5 Color Eyeshadow Pallet 05 - I Dream of St. John Available at Cherryculture.com, nyxcosmetics.com and other retailers. Retail Value is $9.00

Overall this palette is a must have if you love smokey eyes. It has blacks, grays and a highlight color. Pretty much everything you need :)

Smooth and blends like a dream. For a tutorial click here


Make up tutorial 5 Minute Asian Smokey Eye Drug Store

Let’s face it how many of us have time in the morning to really get dolled up? I know I’d rather sleep in that extra 10 min than wake up. So here is a quick and easy way to get  A sexy daytime smokey eyes while getting the best of both worlds :)

Allow extra time for foundation, brows and hair extra ;)

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Make up tutorial 5 Minute Asian Smokey Eye Drug Store

Let’s face it how many of us have time in the morning to really get dolled up? I know I’d rather sleep in that extra 10 min than wake up. So here is a quick and easy way to get  sexy daytime smokey eyes while getting the best of both worlds :)

Allow extra time for foundation, brows and hair extra ;)

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NYX Cupcake Gloss

July 9, 2009 by Pursebuzz  
Filed under Brands, NYX, Swatches

For $5 you can get a whole lotta sweets. One package contains the following:

  • Strawberry
  • Chocolate
  • Cherry
  • Orange

Available at nyxcosmetics.com

These are really cute and tiny. You can tuck this into your purse, car, desk, bathroom and pretty much anywhere you want.  The gloss is pretty standard and gives you a slight hint of color.  





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