NYX Matte Lipstick

I bought this lipstick at Ulta in Butter. This is a matte formula, but I find it to be semi matte and very moisturizing. I actually appreciate this because I don't really like matte lipsticks. The color is a Brown Taupe and does not look so pretty in the tube but once swatched (to me at least) it resembled MAC's Chai lip glass. I figured I'd buy it just for that reason :) The packaging is simple and sleek, traditional twist up and down tube. There's also no scent to these lipsticks. Overall I give this lipstick and A- I would grade it and A but I think it's misleading to have matte printed on the tube and the product not being able to live up to the description. I'm sure matte lipstick lovers would be disappointed.
$5.99 at Ulta







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Lipstick I'm loving

I'm loving this shade! The color is a nude-pinky warm color and is a matte finish. It's a bit drying so I put on lip balm before I apply it for a smooth application. This is one of my many favorite nudes by far....the staying power is good, it doesn't wash me out ( I'm nc25 ) aNd it can be used during the day for a simple "no makeup" look and then pair it with smokey eyes for a night out. I love wearing this with Purple Haze eyeshadow and Warm Soul blush! Both by MAC.

MAC Beth Ditto and Casual Color Collections

Strolling around Nordstrom's today I took swatches of MAC's newest collections and decided to share with you guys...Here's some product swatches of the MAC Beth Ditto collection.
I didn't swatch the entire collection only the products that got my attention.



Top: Booyah!!! Bottom: Dear Dairy



Left: Love Long Distance Right: You're Perfect Already



Left: Insync Right: Embrace Me lip pencils



Casual Color Collection
The brushes were missing :/
Out of all the ones I swatched I liked these the best and am most likely gonna buy Have a Lovely Day! I think it's a very wearable color both on the lips and cheeks.


Indoors with flash. Left to right starting on top: Weekend Getaway, keep it loose, have a lovely day!
Left to right bottom: Evening Stroll, Lazy Sunday, Out for Fun.


Outdoors no flash. Same order
Have you guys bought or plan on buying anything from these collections?