October 20, 2014

NYX Simply Red Lip Cream Review & Swatches

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NYX Simply Red Lip Creams

The NYX Simply Red Lip Cream is a new chubby lip pencil that NYX has added to the permanent collection in six different shades of gorgeous red. These are such a great pick up because all the shades are super pigmented and it gives you a chance to grab your most perfect shade of red at a great price ($6.49 and they are Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off at Ulta.com this week)!

Take a look!

NYX Simply Red Lip Cream

I’ve already tried the NYX Simply Nude Lip Creams and I liked them well enough but I think the NYX Simply Red Lip Cream Crayons performed a little bit better for me. These has a twist up chubby pencil so no need for a sharpener. They are fragrance and flavor free for those sensitive to such in their lip products.

NYX Candy Apple Simply Red Lip Cream

NYX Simply Red Lip Cream Candy Apple

NYX Candy Apple Simply Red Lip Cream

NYX Maraschino Simply Red Lip Cream

NYX Maraschino Simply Red Lip Cream fotd

NYX Maraschino Simply Red Lip Cream

NYX Russian Roulette Simply Red Lip Cream

NYX Simply Red Lip Cream  Russian Roulette

NYX Simply Red Lip Cream Russian Roulette

NYX Seduction Simply Red Lip Cream

NYX Simply Red Lip Cream Seduction

NYX Seduction Simply Red Lip Cream

NYX Knock Out Simply Red Lip Cream

NYX Simply Red Lip Cream Knock Out

NYX Knock Out Simply Red Lip Cream

NYX Leading Lady Simply Red Lip Cream

NYX Simply Red Lip Cream Leading Lady

NYX Leading Lady Simply Red Lip Cream

NYX Simply Red Lip Cream Swatches

NYX Simply Red Lip Cream Swatches (Russian Roulette, Knock Out, Candy Apple, Maraschino, Seduction, Leading Lady)

The formula quite reminds me of a lipstick in all honesty. These aren’t as balmy as other lip pencils I’ve used and they have the strong pigment of a lipstick and the wear of one as well with a good four to five hour wear time. They apply without tugging, have a smooth, even finish, and tons of opaque pigment on a single application! The satiny finish has a smooth finish that does not accentuate dryness or finer lines. Some shades do migrate and feather so you might want to grab a transparent or colored lip liner to keep them in place. The texture is quite thin and has a creamy consistency with an easy glide on lips. They almost feel semi-matte in finish at times but wear as a more comfortable satin cream. The colors are bright, bold, and quite dramatic with five of the six shades leaving a staining effect behind well after they wear away.

I had issues (and many of you expressed the same problem) with the tips snapping off at the base during shipment or use. I experienced this with the NYX Simply Nude Lip Creams and mentioned it in my recent review. THANKFULLY I had no issues with the NYX Smply Red Lip Creams! These are going strong without breaking!

Needless to say I was beyond happy with these. Cheap, great formula, pigmented, long wearing….! What more could you want from a lip crayon? These take the chubby lip pencil to new and exciting heights.

Do like!

The NYX Simply Red Lip Cream Crayons are available now at Ulta and Ulta.com.

Tried ’em?

Do share your thoughts!

I purchased this item and I receive a small commission if you shop using the links in this post.

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  • Angel

    Finally, I don’t have to write a Debbie Downer comment :p I am in LOVE with these lippies. I bought Maraschino and Leading Lady. They wear down to such a comfortable matte on me, I love the effect. Some other reviews made them seem shiny or slippery. Not on me, no way! I’m in soft, comfortable matte heaven! And so damn cheap. I have to say both colors look nearly identical on me but I have very pigmented lips. Leading Lady reads just a tad darker while Maraschino is a bit brighter. But I put them on side by side on my lips and I couldn’t tell a discernible difference. Now worries, I’ll wears these puppies down to the nubs. These could be HG status for me, giving crumbly Ruby Woo a run for her money!

    • Isabella Muse

      haha you aren’t a debbie downer 😀 I’m glad you like these!!!!!! 😀

  • Majick

    ALL the colors look great – I have had NYX lippies in the past and I have to say I was quite enamored with the reds. I’ll have to check these out when I hit up Ulta later.

  • dtan0914

    I got Knock Out, but unfortunately mine was one of those with the tip snapping off during shipment. It’s forgivable though, because it’s a great formula and color!

  • Mystina

    Are these good to use as a lip liner? I’m really looking for a good one to go on under my Urban Decay Revolution in Shame…. Or something similar to put under glosses? Thanks!

  • Mindy

    I like your opinions and enjoy your blog.

    A suggestion for you, if you don’t mind: When you pose for a lipstick swatch, please do a close-up shot of your lips also, to show the swatch properly. Sometimes your hairband is a distraction.

    Thanks.

  • Alyssa

    I LOVE these lipsticks! Though do use a clear lip liner with them. They are a little big to be using for just liner. Thanks for doing the swatches!

  • Belén

    You look stunning with all of them. I want to buy them now. It’s a shame that we don’t have nyx counters here in Paraguay, some shops sale the products but they doesn’t cost 3 or 4 USD. I love your reviews!

    • Isabella Muse

      aw thanks belen! 🙂 awww that stinks 🙁 maybe try ordering somewhere online and see if they ship to you!? thank YOU!!!!!!!!

  • tris

    I like your opinions and enjoy your blog.
    A suggestion for you, if you don’t mind: When you pose for a lipstick swatch, please do a close-up shot of your lips also, to show the swatch properly. And try not to keep your chin down…from your pictures its hard to understand the proper shades of lipsticks.
    Thanks.

    I have nyx simply red lip cream in leading lady, candy apple, Russian roulette and knockout… I love this range..texture and colour both <3
    Leading lady and candy apple are my most favorites :* <3
    <3

    • Isabella Muse

      thanks for your suggestions and recommendations tris! Also glad you love the blog! 🙂 Glad you’re enjoying these!!!!!!!!!!