NYX Professional Makeup Pro Fan Brush #6 Review

NYX Professional Makeup Fan Brush #6

Price: $17 (around P900)

Bought from: NYX Philippines

Here's another brush review from the drugstore brand - NYX. It was ages ago when I tried one of the NYX brushes and I didn't like it for the fact that the bristles were coarse and the brush is way too flimsy. I'm so happy because they are truly doing the best they can to level up their makeup game by improving not just their makeup formulations but the tools as well. Here's a review to the most favorite brush I've tried from their professional collection so far - Pro Fan Brush #6.

CLAIMS

Gear up like a pro and add your own expert touch to every look with the NYX Professional Makeup Pro Fan Brush – a dense, velvety brush for creating a flawless, smooth full coverage finish. Creates a no makeup look without streaking. Also works great with powders to give an effortless highlight on the highest points of the face. Made with synthetic fibers.

This brush is truly gorgeous wherever I look. The sleek black handle is looking great. The brand's name is printed in clear, crisp font style. The matte black ferrule is sturdy enough to hold the brush head and handle intact for a very long time. When I first got it in the mail, I was so impressed with the brush considering the amount that I paid. I got it on sale for only more or less P400. That's about half off the US site's regular selling price.

The brush hair is made of two-toned synthetic fibers that are super, super soft. I've said it over a hundred times but I love and am only keeping brushes with soft bristles. When I got this, I immediately tried it and I'm not getting a brush with a hair or two that scratch the skin. Compared to other fan brushes, the bristles are greatly packed together - they don't shed at all and they are dense enough to form a diamond-like shape as you look from the top. Because of its shape, I find other uses for this brush other than highlighting. It works well as a powder contour - it blends the color well, giving a diffused, subtle dimension on the face. I sometimes use it as a powder brush because it fits the corners of the face. You can also use it as a dusting brush to dust away excess powders or pigment fallouts on the skin. Moreover, because of the size and shape, this is a great body brush too.

NYX Professional Makeup Pro Fan Brush #6 is indeed a remarkable brush from a  drugstore brand. I like that I can use it for multiple purposes so that makes it a great keep. The high quality bristles and functional design made it even better. It does what it's supposed to and has a great blending power. 

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The Gel Liner That Lasts All Day: NYX Gel Liner and Smudger in Jet Black

NYX Gel Liner and Smudger

Bought for: P276 | SRP: P460

Bought from: an online shop

We all know that when we talk about affordable drugstore brands, NYX is one of the names to call out. When they went on sale last Lazada's birthday, gel liner was one in my to-buy list. I was thinking of repurchasing my favorite Loreal Gel Intenza 36H Eyeliner but there's a purpose in trying out a different product...you know what I mean!

Claims

Our Gel Liner & Smudger delivers bold color that won’t quit. Whether you’re after a perfectly defined line or a smokey eye, these silky shades blend easily and don’t crease or fade. This pigmented formula is available in 5 shades.

Packaging

The gel liner comes in a matte glass pot with a sleek black cap. Unfortunately, it does not have an accompanying liner brush unlike the one from Loreal. When buying gel liners, make sure you own a good liner brush. :) The product comes with a tiny box that despite its size, it's loaded with all necessary information you could ever ask for. When you twist the cap open, the product is still sealed with an inner plastic. In a tiny pot like this, you are still getting 3g of product which is way too generous for me who do not apply wing liners on a daily basis. If you can't live without it though, it's still a good amount to consume, after all, you only need a small amount to get a pigmented color.

Texture, Pigmentation and Ease of Application

I love using my Zoeva 317 Wing Liner with this product. I can tell that this will give me a matte finish which is also the case. It has a very smooth and creamy texture, blends easily on my lids without tugging or being patchy at all. One light swatch would already give me an intense black finish making me save both the product and effort.

I had this for like 2 months now, using it every now and then whenever I play with makeups because as of the moment, this is the only gel liner I own. I'm still surprised because the product's texture didn't change a bit. It didn't even dry the slightest--the thick frosted glass helps, I guess. If you are using gel liners, make sure to keep the lid tightly close to prevent air from passing through and drying up the formula.

Longevity and Performance

Hands down to NYX...you created something that lasts through my super oily lids. I could wear this gel liner all day and it would still look matte and would stay put as if it's freshly applied. The rest of my makeup may smudge or oxidize, but it still stays. I wouldn't say this would be completely smudge-proof because it's also intended to be a smudger if you want to sport smokey eyes. If you rub your skin with this, it would definitely smudge everywhere which isn't a bad thing at all because the more blendable it is, the less patchy your smokey eyes would look. As long as you keep anything away from it though, it would really stay put.

I truly consider this a drugstore steal considering its price and function. For those who have drier/normal skin, this may last even longer. I just love this product too much and I'm sure to try other shades other than the classic black especially when I have become more adventurous with makeups!

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NYX Philippines Makeup Haul April 2018 (What You Probably Missed!)

Last April 25, 2018, we were overwhelmed by Lazada’s birthday blowout when millions of items were sold at bargain prices. Official brands were also participating on the event and I couldn’t just fathom how I managed to spend a few hundreds over makeups when I do not even need them badly. However, the inner makeup junkie in me just couldn't hold back! Here are the items I got from NYX at 40% off each plus a P500 voucher for every P2000 worth of items. You should expect to see these on my upcoming review blogs!

Package 1

Nyx Professional Makeup Gel Eyeliner and Smudger in Black (P276)

Nyx Professional Makeup Ombre Blush in Sweet Spring (P390)

Nyx Professional Makeup Gotcha Covered Concealer in Natural (P234)

Nyx Professional Makeup Stay Matte But Not Flat Foundation in Nude (384)

Nyx Professional Makeup Ombre Blush in Insta Flame (P390)

Nyx Professional Makeup No Filter Finishing Powder (P450)

Total = P2124 - P500 = P1624

Package 2

Nyx Professional Makeup Blotting Powder in Medium Dark (P390)

Nyx Professional Makeup High Definition Foundation in Sand Beige (P702)

Nyx Professional Makeup Eyebrow Cake Powder in Brunette (P234)

Nyx Professional Makeup Mineral Stick Foundation (P390)

Nyx Professional Makeup Total Control Drop Foundation in Vanilla (P450)

Total = P2166 - P500 = P1666

Overall, the transaction was super quick and I got all the items in a flash. What I don't like is the fact that I was given old stocks from 2015-2016! I am still waiting for my Maybelline and Loreal haul  though and I'm so excited! I thought I officially placed myself on a shopping ban but flashing red sales aren't something I would dare to miss. At least not now. What about you? Have you joined Lazada's Birthday Sale? What are the items included on your haul? Happy blogging!

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