I am well aware I tend to waffle on and as a reader that must be annoying!
So I shall try and keep this review as short and sweet as I am capable of doing.
This is my first experience with NYC Lipsticks, I spotted them in Superdrug and at £1.49 a pop
I felt it was rude not to pick up a shade and test out.
The packaging is quite cheap and tacky not just to look at but to feel too,
there is no disguising that this is a drug store find and a lower budget one at that.
I can put aside the packaging but it annoys me how high up the lipstick rests in the case,
perhaps this is always the case with lipsticks and the clear lid simply show cases this more than others do?
The shade I chose to purchase was Rose Gold (413) which is primarily a pink shade
with a slight golden tinge which is given to the shade by the tiny flecks of golden shimmer.
This shade reminds me a little of a weakly pigmented Nars Orgasm.
Although it is a shimmer formula it does not feel rough nor does it dry out the lips.
The shade is pretty enough but lacks pigmentation and will require some work to see it at it's full potential
which could be a problem for those who have deeper pigmented lips than I.
Surprisingly the formula does feel light on the lips and is fairly moisturising,
it does not stain, bleed or feather but it doesn't wear all that well with it fading after an hour of wear.
I reviewed this product with an open mind as I do with every product I buy/receive,
I'm often blown away with lower end budget products but sadly this was not the case with this shade.
I'm not completely off put by NYC lipsticks and would perhaps pick up another shade
should the mood take me but yes I was disappointed in how poorly this lipstick preformed.
Product Summary
Round Up - A golden flecked pink lipstick that performs pretty poorly.
Best For - Perhaps mixing with other lip shades?
Pigmentation (2/10) Pretty Poor
Availability - Superdrug £1.49 and other NYC stockists.
Try Blue Rose... it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnything 'rose gold' I adore, its such a gorgeous colour! Such a shame this shade is a bit of a let down, I have really deeply pigmented lips too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour hun. I bought a lipstick from NYC once and when I opened it and twisted it up it was 2 totally different lipsticks stuck together in the middle (hot pink & peach) so weird lol. xx
ReplyDeleteI have an NYC lipstick in Plum Rum, my first lipstick actually! It's a lovely 'winter' colour and I really like NYC products, perhaps you should try more form their range? Nail polishes are fab! :) xo
ReplyDeleteI love NYC nail varnishes, some of the darker shades apply perfectly with just one coat, how rare is that?! Definitely recommend them :)
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beautiful color! love this for the summer
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wow, this is a very nice colour. I have NYC Berry Rich 416.
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i have never tried nyc lipstick before!
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TheSouthernBeautyNerd
Im not really keen on NYC lipstick either! great read :)! xoxox
ReplyDeleteLike someone said already i have Blue Rose and its defintely one of my most reached for lipsticks above many high ends. Very pigmented and once applied sits there without budging all night know matter how much i drink or eat I actually cant rave about it enough! Picked up another shade cant remember its name but a pink shade and hated it. The exact same lipstick just a different shade and it was completely different. I guess its just pick and miss but you should definitely try some more colours :)
ReplyDeleteI think lipsticks are something that low end companies just can't fulfill on. You're mouth is used constantly, to talk, to eat, to drink, you need something with lasting power!!! xo
ReplyDeleteLovely colour. Might check the range out soon, always seem to overlook it! I've also tried Blue Rose and was very impressed with it at the time- think it's got thrown away since though for some reason :(
ReplyDeleteI was expecting something really frosty...sexy metallic lips!xx
ReplyDeleteI have an NYC lipstick in 'Lilac dream' and although I adore the colour, I agree the pigmentation is disappointing :( I also HATE the fact the lipstick doesn't wind all the way down, resulting in the clear lid chipping off chunks of the lipstick if you try to close it in a hurry - can't really complain for 1.49 though! :) Great review! x
ReplyDeleteI only have one NYC lipstick blue rose and is beautiful. Very similar to show orchid from mac in my opinion and on my lips. I even have a comparison on my blog :)
ReplyDeleteI have an NYC lipstick in a frosty pink colour and the pigmentation just isn't good at all :(
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i love Rose Gold -413! It fits perfectly my skin color and my lips!
ReplyDeletePerhaps Rose gold is best for fair to medium skin tones with pale lips :-) But it does not make my teeth look yellowish and love it!
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