NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams - Tokyo and Istanbul

I am probably the last blog to mention this, but NYX has now come to Australia and is available at selected Target stores. I have tried a very select few products from NYX so I was excited to go and have a swatchy time at the stand. Out of all of the products, the ones that stood out to me the most were the Soft Matte Lip Creams, and I picked up two of the colours in Tokyo and Istanbul.

Istanbul and Tokyo

These Soft Matte Lip Creams are supposed to apply like a lip gloss but have the staying power of a lipstick. The product is similar to the Lime Crime Velvetine I have but this formula is much creamier and less drying. As the name suggests, the formula is super soft and creamy and it dries down quite quickly to a matte finish. I usually apply two coats to get the full colour to show up on my lips. 

The formula is easy to apply and they last around 4 hours on me without eating or drinking. The formula is averagely drying for a matte formula. Dryness generally comes with the matte lip territory, I just go ahead and apply some lip balm beforehand. These do settle into lip lines a bit but it's nothing super unflattering. These also smell amazing, like some kind of fresh baked cupcakes.

Istanbul and Tokyo

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Istanbul

Tokyo

(These lip swatches are a little washed out, the ones on my arm are colour accurate on my computer monitor)

The look.

My verdict? I love them! The matte lip product obsession continues! I can't decide which colour I like more, as I love them both. However, I think Istanbul would look flattering on more skin tones, as Tokyo is pretty darn pale. They really feel like a high end lip product.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams retail for $12.95 in Target or $6 online.

What else do you think I should try from NYX? Have you found them at your local Target yet?

Mishelle