Hey Ladies! Today I would like to share with you all a product I have been loving lately. To be honest, I've never really latched on to the whole pigment craze but whilst I was shopping in Brisbane recently, I saw these NYX Dramatic Chromatic pigments and just had to get one. I know everyone seems to love MAC pigments but for the high price tag they've just never appealed to me over a standard eyeshadow. However, NYX is a brand I've been wanting to try for quite some time now after seeing lots of reviews comparing the quality with MAC. As you all probably know, MAC is one of my favourite brands but if I can find something just as good for a fraction of the cost, it's a winner in my eyes. When I saw a NYX stand in Brisbane, I knew I had to give one of the pigments a try as the brand isn't readily available to buy in the UK. I've noticed River Island have started stocking a few bits and bobs but other than that, I haven't seen it anywhere. Being a beauty product addict, I obviously took the chance while I had it and snapped one up in the shade 'Exquisite'.
This one jumped out at me straight away because of the orange tones. I recently read on Zoella's blog that orange tones work well with blue eyes. I've always been a lover of bronze/gold shades but have never swayed towards anything orange toned. I guess I never really pictured orange working on eyes and always thought it was more of a cheek and lip colour. However, since Zoe is one of my favourite bloggers and always looks gorgeous, I took her word for it and decided to give it ago. I'm glad I did as I have used it a couple of times now and must say, she was right. The orange undertones in this pigment work beautifully against my light blue eyes and really make them stand out. The pigment itself is very finely milled, creamy, glides onto my eye like a dream and as well as being very soft, it is immensely pigmented. I certainly agree with the 'chrome' description of this product and its almost like I'm applying powdered metal to my eye lids each time I use it. I do think the colour alone is quite overpowering for the whole eye but as you can see from the picture above, I've been using it with a matte brown in the crease to soften the look.
Overall, I absolutely love this product and cannot wait to get my hands on some more. As well as having amazing quality, they are exceptionally cheap. When you compare this to a MAC pigment, the quality is just the same, if not better. However, NYX pigments are priced at only £5.00 a pop compared with MAC's whopping £16.50. You do get less product in the NYX jars but in my opinion, I would never use a full pigment from MAC anyway. I only need the tiniest amount on the end of a brush when using this product so I imagine it will last for a very long time. They can be found here on the Love Makeup website and they offer a large range of colours. I already have my eye on a few more, including 'white' as I think it would be a very close dupe for MAC 'Vanilla' pigment and work perfectly as a highlight shade. I am very happy I have found these little gems and would highly recommend giving them a try.
This one jumped out at me straight away because of the orange tones. I recently read on Zoella's blog that orange tones work well with blue eyes. I've always been a lover of bronze/gold shades but have never swayed towards anything orange toned. I guess I never really pictured orange working on eyes and always thought it was more of a cheek and lip colour. However, since Zoe is one of my favourite bloggers and always looks gorgeous, I took her word for it and decided to give it ago. I'm glad I did as I have used it a couple of times now and must say, she was right. The orange undertones in this pigment work beautifully against my light blue eyes and really make them stand out. The pigment itself is very finely milled, creamy, glides onto my eye like a dream and as well as being very soft, it is immensely pigmented. I certainly agree with the 'chrome' description of this product and its almost like I'm applying powdered metal to my eye lids each time I use it. I do think the colour alone is quite overpowering for the whole eye but as you can see from the picture above, I've been using it with a matte brown in the crease to soften the look.
Overall, I absolutely love this product and cannot wait to get my hands on some more. As well as having amazing quality, they are exceptionally cheap. When you compare this to a MAC pigment, the quality is just the same, if not better. However, NYX pigments are priced at only £5.00 a pop compared with MAC's whopping £16.50. You do get less product in the NYX jars but in my opinion, I would never use a full pigment from MAC anyway. I only need the tiniest amount on the end of a brush when using this product so I imagine it will last for a very long time. They can be found here on the Love Makeup website and they offer a large range of colours. I already have my eye on a few more, including 'white' as I think it would be a very close dupe for MAC 'Vanilla' pigment and work perfectly as a highlight shade. I am very happy I have found these little gems and would highly recommend giving them a try.
Do you own any of the NYX pigments?
Also, I can't believe it is June already, where is this year going?
Lots of Love,
that colour is gorgeous and really suits your eye colour! I love your blog too!
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DeleteOooo! this looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuits your blue eyes so well! xo
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DeleteThis eye shadow looks fantastic! Really want to try out some of the pigments now! :)
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It really is, you should definitely give them a try! Xx.
Deleteooo, this might be one to try! Recently got into nyx, and i am loooving it! Ps looks beautiful against your eye colour! x
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try more from them, this has really impressed me! Xx.
DeleteThat looks stunning but I have a thing against pigments, I am far too clumsy. :') Laura x
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I'm the same with pigments, always make a mess but I found this one pretty easy to work with! Xx.
DeleteI really love the pigment! I don't own any, as I've always felt I'd get more use out of an eyeshadow than a pigment. However, at a NYX price, I'd probably purchase one to try!
ReplyDeleteI used to feel the same until using this! I will definitely be buying a few more! Xx.
DeleteAhh wow i need to give this a try! Im always put off with the price of Mac pigments too but all the Nyx stuff ive tried from River Island so far has been really good quality.. I really want to try their eyebrow markers! The colour looks beaut on you.. i have bluey/green eyes so im not sure if it would look as good on me but id love to try a colour like this :) xx
ReplyDeleteYou certainly do Beth! I think it would look perfect on your eye colour, will make them really stand out! Xx.
DeleteWow, I need to get my hands on this. Gorgeous colour, great pigmentation and amazing price! - what's not to love lol.
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Exactly what I thought haha! Hard to resist! Xx.
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This colour is gorgeous, looks beauts on your eyes! xoxo
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this stuff looks great! as a huge fan of NYX, i am surprised i never tried their pigments!
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Love that colour! Great value too :)
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