NYX • Smokey Look • Lip Gloss

heinesite on 4/26/2013 10:12:00 PM more reviews by heinesite

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Olive, Cool   Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Black    

Price: $5.50
Purchase Place: Ricky's
Product: Smokey Look Mega Lip Gloss

I love the smell, I was hoping for more on the peachy side but overall I would say it's a beautiful color. Texture is nice and not too creamy but has a nice bubble gum smell.

Would I buy again, probably not just because I'm in search of the perfect peach gloss and this is more on the coral side but would I recommend buy it, definitely and it doesn't take a lot out of your pocket.

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*TOP REVIEWER* SkullGlitter on 11/19/2012 12:56:00 PM more reviews by SkullGlitter

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

NYX megashine lip glosses are amazing! Smokey Look is my absolute favorite lip gloss. The semi-sheer nude beige color with the slight shimmer is more than just a nude gloss and accents most intense looks, not just smoky eyes.

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skylark on 8/30/2012 10:46:00 AM more reviews by skylark

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

Ugh this lip gloss. Hate the smell. Hate the packaging - it leaks!! Hate the formula- it separates easily in the bottle :( but I guess I'm a Revlon girl when it comes to lip glosses...

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iiss616 on 6/7/2012 10:04:00 PM more reviews by iiss616

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Oily, Medium   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Won't purchase this shade again, the product is fine though. This color is sheer on my lips.

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*TOP REVIEWER* deadonarrival on 6/1/2012 3:03:00 PM more reviews by deadonarrival

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I think NYX glosses are pretty good for the price. However, I only own a few because of the very strong scent/flavor of them. If these were unscented, I would certainly purchase a lot more. The scent is a mix of candy and chemicals. Now, for this specific gloss I absoulutely love the color. Smokey Look is a very warm toned nude peach with some sparkles. You can't even notice the sparkles once applied to the lips. I like topping Smokey Look over a matte nude l/s to provide some dimension. However, on it's own, Smokey Look is sheer if you have pigmented lips. I took one lippie off for the scent.

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*TOP REVIEWER* peunwha on 5/1/2012 9:13:00 PM more reviews by peunwha

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I was looking for natural lip gloss for everyday use. and had hard time to find it. it had to be not too shimmery, not too strong pigmented, not matt or greasy, natural look color on my lips

at the Ulta beauty store. I tried many lipgloss and I found this color. this one met every criteria I wanted. and now I see this has good reviews after I bought it. lucky. I like it. !!

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*TOP REVIEWER* nearyroth on 4/6/2012 3:53:00 PM more reviews by nearyroth

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Sensitive, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brown, Relaxed, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I picked this up at Ulta and I'm so glad I did. These are creamy as heck and very pigmented. Smokey Look is a beautiful pale pinky brown. I discovered that this is basically the more pigmented and less glittered version of MAC's Dazzleglass in Sublime Shine. Except that I prefer this over my MAC Dazzleglass. I like wearing this over Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake, Creme Brulee, Gumdrop, or Peach Parfait. As you can see this works over a lot of lip sticks, ore even just by it self. This comes with a TON of product and is cheap for the quality of the product. The packaging is adorable with a little bow on the top of the cap. I also love the slant tip applicator. Also, this has glitters in it but not a ton, so beware if you don't like glitter. The glitters in it are less gritty than Dazzleglasses. This smells like cherry's. I don't like the scent but you can only smell it when you open the tube, not on your lips so it's ok.

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amlheureux on 3/19/2012 1:48:00 AM more reviews by amlheureux

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I find myself often stuck in a bit of a pink rut when it comes to lip products. I'm very pale and cool-toned, so I'm worried that colors will look too dark or give me the dreaded concealer lips. This is a fantastic coral lip gloss that warms up the complexion beautifully without being too orange. It's also worth noting that it photographs well too... Not too thick or shiny looking, just a nice, natural gloss with good color payoff. I love the formula of the mega-shine lipglosses from NYX-- they aren't sticky at all. I think they smell kind of lemony, but it doesn't bother me. This product does require pretty frequent touch-ups but it's very forgiving and easy to do. This is DEFINITELY worth a re-purchase.

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jasiah on 2/17/2012 10:26:00 PM more reviews by jasiah

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

I love the color. It has shimmer, which I like.

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darkskinsexylips on 11/22/2011 2:06:00 AM more reviews by darkskinsexylips

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Dark   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Argh!!! What is up with this gloss? I have 3 other NYX glosses that have a decent cherry scent. I can't place the scent of this gloss, but it is something kind of gross. Nothing like cherry at all. And, I actually feel a bit of a cooling sensation when I put this on. The ingredients are the exact same as my other glosses so why the cooling effect? I hate the cooling effect! I bought this from ebeauty.ca thinking that the price was alright ($7.99cdn w/free shipping), but if I don't like it, then it was not a good deal. Although the texture is okay (hence the 2 lipstick rating - and I am being generous), I am still disappointed because I probably won't wear it. On top of all this, the pigment is so light in this gloss. Once applied, the colour vanishes in about 3mins. Seriously! What a waste! And I was so looking forward to this popular NYX shade :( Next time, I won't believe the hype! Booooourns!

**Note: for those of you who are willing to waste your hard-earned money on this gloss, this is a good dupe for MAC's Feeling Dreamy (discontinued).

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pineappleprincess on 11/1/2011 12:06:00 PM more reviews by pineappleprincess

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this at eBeauty.ca. The price is super cheap so I tried it on a whim. While I like the colour, the consistency and taste is just okay for me. It does taste a little Jolly Ranchers-y, which can feel kind of cheap and tacky. I would definitely recommend it for a teenage girl as it has the look of high-end colour but for a fraction of the price. I would say the colour is the best part about it, and it really is great for pairing with smokey eyes!

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In2th3night on 10/26/2011 12:12:00 AM more reviews by In2th3night

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

I bought this at Ulta ...I loved the color so much...I got in the car with the B.F. and put it on.The smell nearly knocked the B.F. out! It smelled really strong like Jolly Rancher's candy. The next day I tried it on again...the fragrance was even stronger! I had to take it back ...the smell was overwhelming! Too much...smells like fake fruit punch plastic.BUT- the color is so nice , very light peachy nude with just a tiny bit of sparkle , that you can see up close...it's not too sticky...nice balmy feel. This does not last very long on my lips...I'd say it's the shortest wear of all my lip-glosses.It did not look shiny after about 5 minutes. Didn't work for me.

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kyphie on 9/3/2011 12:24:00 PM more reviews by kyphie

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I LOVE the color of this gloss but for me, the texture leaves much to be desired. I find it to be just too slippery causing bleeding. I've also noticed that it seperates quite badly in the tube. I love the color and I will finish the tube...but I wont repurchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Tit4Tat on 9/3/2011 12:05:00 PM more reviews by Tit4Tat

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I love this lip gloss: the scent makes me want to reapply it frequently and the colour is perfect on my warm skin (I'm a Spring, blonde). You can layer it to achieve desired results: one layer is perfect to bring out the natural beauty of your lips and every additional layer enhances the coral hue which would be perfect for blondes with warm complexion or a nice tan. The brush applicator is a bit archaic and isn't made to last but given the overall price point of this gloss, I wouldn't be complaining. I'm very picky with glosses and I hardly ever reapply them throughout the day mainly because of the annoying feathering/sticking/beading factors; however, this gloss keeps me relatively happy: the staying power is average (it's gloss, come on..), the smell is nice (kind of grapefruit-y) and even the glitter I was so apprehensive about turned out to give a pretty nice sheen comparable to Bourjois 3D glosses (which I L-O-V-E) but only at half the price. It's not goopy, it's not sticky, it doesn't separate and bead at the corners of your mouth (ew) and best of all, it's under $10 CAD with tax. My first NYX product ever and so far, I am pleased.

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suusuu on 8/10/2011 8:02:00 PM more reviews by suusuu

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

absolutely beautiful color. this is my go to lipgloss. its a very pretty coral pink that looks amazing on my skin tone. i wear this like everyday :) i try so many high end lipglosses then end up coming right back to this one

EDIT:
a year later and this is still my go to lipgloss. I love wearing this either alone or with Revlon's 'Mauve it over' underneath. HG!! :)

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pulitzer on 7/31/2011 9:50:00 AM more reviews by pulitzer

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

NYX, why oh why ruin a perfectly good lip gloss with CHUNKS OF GLITTER? Ahhh that is my only complaint with this product. Admittedly, the glitter is of a strangely translucent-but-still-reflective kind and not the super sparkly iridescent nature...but one can still see strange reflective particles on my lips after the gloss wears off.


Apart from that, I love everything else about this lip gloss. There is a bubblegum/candy-ish scent that I don't mind and I can't discern a taste at all. The consistency is one of the least sticky I have ever come across and the angled applicator makes applying the gloss two quick easy swipes.

Smokey Look is a perfect daily wearable nude-orange shade that cancels out some of the darker pink tones in my lips. The pigmentation comes off fine in a quick application. (I'm not a fan of super 'wet' gloss finish. I just like a shine with a hint of color.) You get a huge amount in a tube as well. Prime lip gloss!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Shanplum on 7/23/2011 5:25:00 AM more reviews by Shanplum

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

Horrible tacky coral pink on me/texture is gummy gooey and looked cheap and sparkly on me. I got 2 for the price of one so got rid of the second one. Ended up binning the first. Natural is a better shade/texture but still rather goopy and streaky

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*TOP REVIEWER* Tygerlilee84 on 7/23/2011 4:35:00 AM more reviews by Tygerlilee84

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool   Hair: Red, Straight   Eyes: Brown    

Lipgloss is something that I have a difficult time spending large amounts of money on. This is a great budget lipgloss. And it's practically dirt cheap when you realize you get 3-4x as much product as what's in MAC/similar HE gloss.
This is a great everyday gloss, in terms of color. The color's not too bright, too dull, just good 'lip' color. It's not sticky. In the bottle it looks like there is a little glitter but I see/feel none on my lips. They are relatively moisturizing. I'd say Revlon Super lustrous glosses are more moisturizing. They are not super buildable and get goopy if you try.
Overall, if you are like me and don't want to spend the money on HE ones, NYX is a good brand to go with. And this is a great basic color.

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jareed on 6/12/2011 7:06:00 PM more reviews by jareed

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Beautiful color worn over my natural/nude lip liners!!! I like the texture, very sheer and not sticky icky, but this does not last very long on me and dries out my lips. I usually don't have to reapply more than once in an evening out, with this..more like every half hour!!! I love NYX in general though...

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Honey87 on 5/30/2011 9:23:00 PM more reviews by Honey87

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I really love this. It's a sort of peach colour with shimmer but the shimmer isn't obvious or that noticable. I really don't like shimmer so I'm happy about that. You get 15ml in one lipgloss. It costs around $5-$6 in the US but about £6 in the UK. That is kind of annoying as £1 = $1.50 so they should take into consideration our stronger pound rather than changing the dollar to a pound sign for the UK.

I do love this lipgloss, the staying power is good, it smells nice, it feels nice on my lips. This, gold pink and tea rose are lovely. I have ordered Dolly Pink as well so let's hope that is just as gorgeous! Buy this girls! x

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