NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream Review

Okay so the swatch I saw online was obviously wrong, because it show Istanbul as being a nude. It is definitely not. It's a mid tone pink, not too bright, but not too deep either.

IT IS BEAUTIFUL. Totally wearable, completely matte, super pigmented and there is no way you can see your natural lip colour through the product. It goes on super easily and then dries completely matte while staying slightly sticky, just enough to keep the lips feeling comfortable without making it so that it goes all over your face. I love the doe foot applicator and I love the way it just glides onto the lips. It smells sweet and yummy. Best part is that you can LAYER it - my only complaint with the Collection Cosmetics lip creams was that you couldn't layer them.

SPEAKING of the Collection Cosmetics lip creams, Istanbul is almost an exact dupe for Cotton Candy from that line. I prefer these over the Collection ones because I feel like they're more comfortable on the lips.

The staying power is really good and it will hold up against most food and drinks. There are SO many shades for anyone and everyone. I adore this line and absolutely want MORE.

So many companies are coming out with liquid lipsticks but these will always be my favourites. They have so many amazing colours, ranging from nudes, to dark purples, to bright pinks. They are a light mousse formula and they smell so so good. They are super long wearing and comfortable to wear. They're light and soft but still matte. I don't find them drying at all. They are also really affordable and they last all day so you don't need to reapply.

I could rave about these all day. I have the colours Tokyo (cool toned baby pink) and Monte Carlo (a cool-toned red - DUPE FOR MAC'S RUBY WOO!).

The formula isn't drying AT ALL - I've had so many problems with other products that dry to a matte finish being so drying on the lips. These NYX ones are so moisturising, like you can still rub your lips together once the cream is on.

They are slightly sheer but the product is buildable so just slap on a layer, let it dry then put another one on. For the price of the product I can totally dismiss the fact it's a bit sheer.

These last like hours... as long as you aren't drinking or eating. As soon as you touch anything to your lips you are going to need to reapply.

The applicator actually makes it really easy to apply. I thought I would need a lip brush but as long as you have a lipliner on you're good to go. It's an angled sponge tip, the same one they use for the butter gloss.

The best thing about these products is the colour range and how beautiful the clours are when you put them on. They are super pigmented, long wearing and unlike many other matte lip ranges, this stays slightly creamy.

When i first got this, i expected it to be a bit chalky and drying, because of the matte finish. I got something completely different - and was very positively surprised! The formular is AMAZING! It glides on and is very smooth - reminds me of chocolate mousse :P The colour range is beautiful and they are so moistourizing and lovely.

These are absolutely amazing, They are creamy and dont dry out my lips at all, they dont dry completely, with some of the colours it does transfer. They dry to a matte finish, they dont sink into my lines and they sort of stain my lips, so i do 2 coats and only need to top up slightly if i have been eating something oily. The packaging is great, the color of the tube is the same as the product, Its not cheap looking but the quality between the shades vary, some are patchy (antwerp) some go on opaquely first swipe. but overall they are definitly worth the money and i will continue to repurchase. My fav color is prague.

I had been searching for this everywhere. The perfect autumn winter shade. Most talked about by everyone world wide. I finally got to purchase this and my oh my this is gorgeous.

The color is stunning. Prior to apply it I exfoliated my lips. I thought this was appropriate as it is a matte lip cream.

I'm glad I exfoliated first. This is the perfect shade for the cooler seasons and it pulls my looks together.

Its easy to apply but also easy to make a mistake. You have to focus when applying it as one muck up and you will be sorry. Its hard to get off skin so pay close attention to what you are doing.

Once applied it is a stunner! Its a matte lip cream that does not transfer at all. It literally lasts hours!

I will be re purchasing in different shades. I am converted to these lip creams!

These are my favourite lip products! They're incredibly smooth and non-drying; with an amazing level of pigmentation! The colour range has nudes, pinks and bold colors and you'll definitely find one to suit. I will keep trying to buy ALL of them! The doe footed applicator is especially good for people like me who may not be the best at applying lipstick smoothly.

This was the first matte lip cream I had ever tried. My sister came over to my home one day and she said that I had to try it out. The lip cream itself was very moisturising on the lip and it was true to its name, very creamy. The colours are very pigmented and vibrant. Though the staying power of these aren't the greatest, these are awesome lip creams for your buck.

I have two of these, London & Stockholm - which are both pretty similar. I love the formula, how it's not drying. It wears off after a while, but in a natural way - not super obvious; although both colours I have are nudes.