Remember how I fell head over heels in love with
Addis Ababa? It's been months since my love affair with this lippy began, and although I'll never get tired of wearing this shade, I decided it's time to try other shades from the
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream line.
My first choice was Sau Paolo, but this shade is just too elusive. It's almost always out of stock each time I search for it! And so I went for
Antwerp and Milan instead, which I bought from
Skye Avenue some three or four weeks ago.
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| Antwerp + Milan. |
They're on sale at
Php 250 each. That's 30 pesos off from the original retail price.
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| Antwerp + Milan. |
As always, it comes with a doe foot applicator and has the same yummy scent as Addis Ababa. Both shades are highly-pigmented, colors are buildable, and dry into a lovely matte finish.
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| Antwerp on the left, Milan on the right. |
Don't forget to wear a lip balm underneath these Lip Creams! (
I use EOS, in case you're wondering.) You wouldn't want your lips to look parched and dry while wearing these lovely colors.
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| Swatches. Antwerp on the left, Milan on the right. |
Antwerp is a pretty shade of coral that, when worn, tends to brighten one's face. The color is suitable for daytime wear and absolutely perfect for the summer. (
It's now summer in the Philippines, by the way.)
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| NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp. |
Milan, on the other hand, is a neutral pink shade that looks quite natural on the lips. On days when I'm too lazy to go through my full makeup routine, I reach for this lippy and wear it together with
one of my favorite BB creams.
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| NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Milan. |
What I love:
- Gorgeous shades
- Highly-pigmented
- Buildable colors
- Nice scent
- Stays on your lips for hours
- Kiss-proof
- Affordable price
- Cruelty-free (not tested on animals)
What you might not like:
- Has a tendency to dry out the lips (nothing a good lip balm can't handle, though).
Wrapping this post up with a Face of the Day! Two faces, to be precise. :)
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Lips in Milan.
Indoor light, no flash.
My son says I look like a pullip doll in this photo. Haha! |
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Lips in Antwerp.
Outdoor light, no flash.
I was standing in a spot where the sunlight actually streaks on my face, lol. |
