Hello readers and good morning! Well, at least on my side of the world it’s morning. 🙂 Hope all of you are doing well! I’ve been sick off and on for the past month or so and I feel like this year, it’s been brutal. I think I’m battling allergies now and I just cannot wait until this is over with. Anyone else feel the same way?
Any who, on to the task at hand. Today’s review is all about lip products under $10. Now, as much as I love my higher end lip products- Bite Beauty and Tom Ford, I’m looking at you- there are some pretty amazing ones at a much more affordable cost. And let’s face it, when you have great products that don’t cost a lot, you can buy multiple colors and save that money for, ahem, other makeup items. Charlotte Tilbury anyone? 🙂
Below are my reviews.
NYX Butter Gloss BLG05 Creme Brulee
Described by NYX as “buttery soft and silky smooth, our scrumptious new Butter Lip Gloss tastes as sweet as a sugar cookie—and makes your lips look downright luscious. Swipe it on alone or over your favorite lipstick for creamy sheer to medium coverage that melts onto your lips and is never sticky.”
Pros
Smell nice
Not sticky
Great color selection
Affordable price range
Cons
Not long-lasting (wears off quickly when drinking or eating
Bottom Line: I love these glosses alone or layered underneath lipstick. The scent isn’t over powering and in my opinion very comparable to some of MAC’s Cremesheen lipglosses at about half the cost.
NYX High Voltage Lipstick HVLS 18 Free Spirit
Described by NYX as amping “up your look with our High Voltage lipstick! Each of the 22 dramatic shades is infused with vibrant color with a super-rich finish!
Pros
Highly pigmented
Affordable cost
Slightly moisturizing
Cons
Can be a bit drying as time goes on
Has a tendency to accentuate fine lines/dry lips
Bottom Line: A great item from NYX if you’re looking for excellent color payoff. Color begins to fade a bit while eating or drinking but leaves behind a good stain. Exfoliating lips prior to use is a must though to avoid it clinging to any dry patches.
Milani Color Statement Moisture Matte Innocence
Described by Milani as “the matte that not only feels great (yes, you read that right – it’s actually comfy) but also lasts for hours and has “a-mazing Instagram selfie” written all over it. Infused with grape seed extract imported from Italy, this smear-proof lip soother delivers mega color that won’t budge, even after a close encounter with a cappuccino cup.”
Pros
Affordable
Feels creamy upon application
Lasts a decent amount of time
Great color selection
Cons
This shade is pretty light so I need multiple layers to get coverage
Accentuates fine lines/dry lips
Bottom Line: This shade looks best when paired with a lipgloss. It lasts better than most lipsticks through drinking but I wouldn’t classify this is long-lasting. The texture is very unique and very similar (if not identical) to Maybelline Mattes. Feels creamy upon application instead of the usual dry texture most mattes have but not exactly moisturizing. Exfoliating lips is a must prior to use.
NYX Matte Lipstick MLS 05 Indie Flick
Described by NYX as “highly pigmented, richly formulated and long-wearing. The formula glides on smoothly and stays put with a non-drying matte finish.”
Pros
Highly pigmented
Excellent staying power
Affordable price
Cons
Drying
Accentuates fine lines, dry lips
Bottom Line: I bought this lipstick after seeing it on Janet from Jan and Jot and I am so glad I did. Not only is a gorgeous shade-perfect for spring and summer-but it is immensely pigmented and very long lasting. I do find this more on the drying side though, so sometimes I’ll sheer it out with lip balm underneath and make sure to exfoliate lips beforehand.
Rimmel London Kate Moss
Described by Rimmel as “Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Matte Collection Lipstick gives the gorgeous color richness and comfort of Kate’s lipstick, now in a velvety, matte finish. Ruby powder-enriched formula intensifies the color while keeping a matte finish all day long.”
Pros
Highly pigmented
Very affordable
Leaves behind a stain
Long-lasting
Cons
Feels drying after a while
Settles into fine lines/accentuates dry lips
Prominent scent that lingers
Bottom Line: Another product I bought after I saw it on Chanelle Hayley from Chanelle Hayleyyy . The color is beautiful and sophisticated and I love the staying power. I do not mind the scent at all, sort of floral mixed with berries, but it is strong and you can definitely smell it while you’re wearing it; it does fade after a while though.
Maybelline Color Sensational Summer Sunset
Described by Maybelline as “crisper color from pure pigments; creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar; lipcolor so rich, so stunning…it’s sensational.”
Pros
Highly pigmented
Long-lasting
Affordable
Extensive shade selection
Cons
Feels a little bit waxy
Not as hydrating as it claims
Can feel a bit drying at times
Clings to dry patches
Bottom Line: I do like these but I will be honest and say I am not fond of the texture. It feels a bit too waxy to me as opposed to creamy but using a lip balm underneath helps. Worn alone it has great staying power and there are so many shades to choose from.
Below are the colors swatched and make sure to follow me on Instagram to see more pictures and looks using these colors. 🙂
L to R: Creme Brulee, Free Spirit, Matte Innocence, Indie Flick, KM 107, Summer Sunset
Thank you for reading and let me know what your favorite under $10 lipsticks/lipglosses are!
Stephanie
I think Nyx and Rimmel are my favourites. Great post! Xxx
Thank you! I agree! Love NYX. 🙂
Awesome review! ? How does the Summer Sunset smell? I like that color. I don’t normally like to wear gloss or matte lipsticks, but I do enjoy the NYX gloss for the smell & I think the NYX matte lipsticks are nice.
Thanks Cos! Hmm. Summer Sunset doesn’t really have that much of a smell, but maybe I would say like a traditional lipstick. Not bad but nothing that stands out, at least to me. I have a love/hate with mattes. I love the staying power, especially with bright colors, but I hate the dry feel. I prefer moisturizing but those sometimes don’t last and the glosses that do are sticky.
I do like the lasting power of mattes, but if I had to choose hydrating or long lasting right now I would go with hydrating. I ask about the smell, because I can’t wear lipsticks like the L’Oreal Nudes line, because the smell drives me nuts! Thanks again!
When I get home, I will check the smell again but it didn’t seem to stand out like the Rimmel one. I haven’t smelled the L’Oreal Nude ones though-now I am tempted to see. 🙂
Okay so funny story. On my lunch break I went to pick up my medications and I stopped to check out the L’Oreal nudes. They smell just like the Rimmel one so definitely stay away from Rimmel. The other one has s subtle scent but not overpowering. Don’t think it should be an issue but you may just want to check it out just in case 🙂
Summer Sunset is the next lippie I plan on getting… Though I just ordered 3 lippies from ColourPop! ?
It’s a great color! Oooh, let me know how those are. I am loving their blushes right now, especially the shade Trickery. 🙂
I’ll have a full review & swatches of everything. I also ordered 8 eyeshadows.
Awesome! Looking forward to it! 🙂
Wonderful review Stephanie! I love all of those shades! I especially love the NYX Butter Glosses and right now my favorite lipstick has been MIlani’s Statement Lipstick in Nude Creme. Sunset looks really pretty too!! <3 xo
Thanks Katie! Yup, the NYX Butter Glosses are amazing and for the price, you can go crazy! The Milani lipstick I have is light but mixed with a lipgloss, it’s the perfect shade. Sunset is great-a must if you can get it. 🙂
You’re welcome Stephanie! I will have to check those out! 🙂
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The snow just started melting and my allergies are already in full swing. Need a trail on my flonase asap.
Oh no! I hope you feel better soon. I’m on another round of medications and an inhaler. Blah. Seems like it’s one thing after another this year. 🙁
I can see how the Rimmel lipstick could be drying, have you tried dabbing on a clear lipgloss a few minutes before applying?
I will use a clear lip balm underneath to make it more moisturizing but I know it might not last as long. Thanks for the tip! 🙂
Great post! I use NYX’s butter gloss often. 🙂
All lips under $10! Thanks for great post, I’d like to try NYX matte one 🙂
I’ll think you will love it! Yes, I love high end ones but you just can’t beat the price for these and not to mention they are amazing. Let me know if you try one. I’m always curious about other people’s take. 🙂
Loved this! Those are beautiful shades too!!! Great picks!!! 🙂 ♡
Thanks Brooke! I’m loving the NYX Matte one 🙂
I bet that color is really flattering on you too! I’ve heard some good things about the high voltage one too, there was a girl on YouTube showing some of them as exact mac dupes! !! NYX makes some good products! =)
I do not know if they are exact MAC dupes but the pigmentation is so there. My only thing is that they could be a bit drying but that is kind of typical for mattes. Check out the High Voltage ones-I think you will love them! 🙂
Thanks for the advice Stephanie! =D ♡
Of course! Miss your posts but hoping all is well! 🙂
Thank you! I’m doing ok. These next few months I’ll be in transition and moving…trying to stay positive and be around nice encouraging people helps =) ♡
Good to hear! People who are uplifting and encouraging always help. Will keep praying! 🙂
Yep, so true! Thank you beautiful! you’re such a sweetheart! ♡♡♡
Aww…thanks Brooke! You too! I’m really glad I decided to start a blog because I have met the most wonderful people on here and it kind of serves as a support group-one filled with awesome beauty topics too, hehe. 🙂
You’re welcome! I feel the same way too! I’m glad you started blogging too! =) ♡
Love NYX
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One of the best! 🙂
Well it only took me 6 months, but I finally got around to checking out this review! Lol! I have 5 of the NYX butter glosses and I want more of them. They have so many nice colors! I’ve never tried a Milani lipstick, but now I want to. Maybe I’ll take a look at those next time I go to Target. And I saw in another post that your reviewed an Elf lipstick. I’ll have to try one of those too! Like you, I’ve been skeptical because they’re so inexpensive. I feel like if they’re that cheap, they must suck. Ha! But for 3 bucks, I might as well try one. 😉
Haha. Well thanks so much for coming back and checking it out. I probably would have forgotten already. Love NYX Butter Glosses and and Milani is nice, I’d just recommend to get a darker color than the one I featured because that was super light. Yes, elf has some good lipsticks. The packaging can feel a little cheap as when I twist the lipstick up it kind of wobbles but eh, not a whole deal breaker. Try one and see what you think-you can always return it if it doesn’t work out. Maybelline The Mattes are also good drugstore ones to try. My blog is here for whenever you need it. 🙂