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REVIEW: NYX Setting Spray – Affordable Alternative ?!

Posted on by Svetlana Kobaliya in Beauty, beauty vlogger, BeautyBlogger, face makeup, Makeup

Hello, Beautiful! Thank you for stopping by♥

Today we are going to be reviewing the NYX Dewy Finish Setting Spray.

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In the sea of over hyped & primarily high end setting sprays and finishing mists, it is hard not to be excited about affordable dupes #YAY!!! Drugstore has been seriously stepping it up! More and more drugstore brands are coming out with affordable alternatives. The question is, if the ‘alternatives’ are really such?!

NYX is one of my favorite drugstore brands, so I decided to give a go to its new setting spray.

The one I got for myself is the ‘dewy finish’ one which is perfect for winter since my skin does tend to get dry. However, there’s also a ‘matte’ one, if that’s the type of finish you desire ♥

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  • PRICE! The first advantage of this product is that it is quite affordable (I got mine at CVS for $9.00), especially in comparison with high end ones (over $30.00 on average). You get 2.03 fl. oz / 60 ml, which is not a crazy big amount but considering that, for instance, I personally think that settings sprays is something for a special occasion in order to make your makeup last longer than usual (and that’s how I plan to use it) – the amount of the product is quite decent!
  • FINISH! NYX Setting Spray gives an absolutely beautiful dewy finish that lasts all throughout the day. This is definitely one of the main reasons I fell in love with this product! Nothing has ever made my skin that glowy and healthy looking 🙂
  • LONGEVITY! The spray lasts literally all day, there’s no need to reapply it. Which also means that you’re using a very little amount of product at once (thanks to its awesome delivery system, btw) and it will last you a very long time!

CONs:

  • SCENT! It literally smells like a subtle version of hair spray, which is not the best scent, especially when you spray it on your face. To be fair, the smell does go away in a very little while, so I personally can handle that!

CLICK HERE to watch a video review!

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Sveta

REVIEW: Gosh SOFT ’N SHINE LIP BALM

Posted on by Svetlana Kobaliya in Beauty, Fashion, Gosh, Lip Balm, Lips, Makeup

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I got the GOSH SOFT ’N SHINE LIP BALM just because of the color, since it has the exact undertone I was looking for ♥  Have never tried GOSH balms before and had no idea how they would work on my lips.

Actually, I haven’t even swatched it in the store and thought it was more of a sheer lipstick rather than a balm. (hashtag “fast buyer”)

So, the one I own is in 34 Perfect Plum.
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And let me tell you, I’ve noticed reaching out for it every single day recently. What I really like about it is that it’s beautifully pigmented for a lipstick & glides on making lips super soft like a balm. Goes gorgeous with a variety of eye makeup looks as well!

The only down side is that it actually requires retouches throughout the day quite often – not very long lasting! However, it does not claim to be..so we’re not misguided here in any sense!

For those of you being a fan of tinted lip balms – this is definitely a MUST HAVE! (Plan on getting it in other shades too).