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NYX Haul Review

NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat Foundation
This is my favourite day time foundation, I wear this day to day going to work and what I love about it is the coverage it gives me and the fact that it’s long lasting. I do have to wear a primer underneath to get the full days wear. The name states its Matte but not flat, but I don’t find this foundation mattifying at all, if anything it leaves a dewy type finish on the skin and because I like a matte finish on my skin, I do have to mattify it with a powder. I wish there were more shades in this foundation.
 
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NYX HD Concealer
I use this concealer for under eyes, to cover up dark circles, the concealer is quite lightweight and I have often read that it’s a cheaper dupe for the NARS Radiant Concealer, it feels really light on the under eye area and give good coverage, however, I felt that around 4-5 hours later the layer started to become more transparent and started to fade away. I do like this product but, I just don’t love it.
 
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NYX Liquid Illuminator
This product intrigued me a lot, I had read loads about it, and having never owned a highlighter, I decided I would give it ago. I think I'm going to be a big fan! I use the highlighter all the time now and has become a part of my daily make up routine. I applied the highlighter on the spots that the natural light would hit my face over my foundation and I felt that it gave me a lovely light glow. I applied literally the TINIEST amount, I didn’t even squeeze the tube just rubbed off the excess and that was honestly enough.  There is a darker highlighter which is suitable for darker skin tones.
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All in all, I can safely say I am now a huge fan of NYX products and look forward to my collection growing.
 
Disclaimer - These were a gift to review, but as always all the opinions are my own.

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