I LOVE IT!!! NYX Xtreme Lip Cream

Let me just jump right on into this... Oh how I love these new lip creams! It was literally love at first sight when I saw these, my only dilemma was, which color do I buy first? If you've seen my review on the Soft Matte Lip Cream, then I'll simply say THESE bad boys blow those out the water! 

One of the major differences of the Xtreme and Soft Matte Lip Creams are the finishes. Soft Mattes are a creamy matte finish while the Xtreme lip creams have a dewy/moist finish.  Also, the Xtreme lip creams ALL have a much more opaque application with just one swipe. I found that with the Soft Mattes, I had to build a couple of layers to get the coverage I wanted and the color you see in the tube. But all the issues I had with those seem to have been addressed and the corrections applied to the new Xtreme Lip Creams. 

NYX Xtreme Lip Creams in SPICY & SKINTONE

Doe foot applicator

L-R: Spicy & Skintone

Indoor lighting: SKINTONE

Indoor W/Flash: SKINTONE

Low Lighting NO Flash: SKINTONE

 

Indoors W/Flash: SPICY

 

Indoors NO Flash: SPICY

 Low Lighting: SPICY

What I love most, besides the full coverage of these beauties, is the fact that they are non-drying! I don't even need to apply a balm to get that smooth and even coverage, I just swipe the wand over bare lips and I am ready to dash! And for only $6 each, I'm going to grab a couple of the other colors that I really liked, as well as a few backups of SKINTONE.... which turns out to be my HG nude lippie!!!!! Though a bit warmer (which I LOVE... stops that washed out look), it's pretty much a dupe for the discontinued MAC Underplay.  See Photos!

(w/ Flash) L-R: NYX Skintone, MAC Underplay, NYX Soft Matte in Abu Dhabi (for reference)


(NO Flash) L-R: NYX Skintone, MAC Underplay, NYX Soft Matte in Abu Dhabi (for reference)


(W/Flash) Top Lip: MAC Underplay, Bottom Lip: NYX Skintone


(Indoors) Top Lip: MAC Underplay, Bottom Lip: NYX Skintone


(Natural Light) Top Lip: MAC Underplay, Bottom Lip: NYX Skintone


(Low Lighting) Top Lip: MAC Underplay, Bottom Lip: NYX Skintone

As you can see from the photos, SKINTONE is darker and a bit warmer than UNDERPLAY on the hand, but when applied to the lips... you really can not tell the difference!!!!!

What do you guys think of the NYX Xtreme Lip Creams? Anybody else jump at the chance to try these bad boys? If not, what shades would you like to get your hands on?

P.S- How's everyone's 2012 going so far?

With Love,

Ms. Brina