Here come some little pretty classic bullet lipsticks from Nykaa. I grabbed few shades of Nykaa So Matte Mini Lipsticks a couple of months back and here I am to serenade you with these beautiful matte lipsticks. I feel summer is the best season to flaunt matte and nude lips. So in order to satisfy my obsession with peach lips, I got summery shades including – Devious Pink, Racy Rose, Bare Minimum, Totes Natural, Cinnamon Crunch. Not to forget the affordability of these minis. They are selling for about 200 bucks so it’s like not burning a hole in my pocket in case I buy more.
Why I Prefer mini Version of Nykaa Lipsticks?
I am never able to finish a lipstick entirely. I mostly grow out of love (btw really loved this series) or would find my solace in some other shade. It’s a great thing that Nykaa mostly comes up with their mini versions of lipsticks, this way it’s light on the pocket too.
Mini versions are like testers, so you can decide if the range and shade are good for you or not.
Nykaa So Matte Mini Lipstick
Nykaa is back with another range of beautiful lipsticks, this time in a bullet. Nykaa So Matte lipstick range gives you one stroke opaque and matte finish. The formula is creamy and comfortable on lips for long wear. Available in 20 beautiful colors, every skin tone would find her match.
Price
Rs. 199 for 1.5gms. I feel this is a decent size for a mini lipstick. I have used the Seduction Mini Lipsticks, and they were really tiny and fragile. I had to handle them with utmost care.
Availability
Packaging
Nykaa So Matte Mini Lipsticks are packed in a sturdy black rectangular case. The packaging is really of good quality and strong. Shade number is printed on the bottom of every lipstick. The outer packaging is pink colored. That is also very sturdy and of good quality. glad that with great product Nykaa managed to provide a good packaging of the product too. Being very compact in size, it is very easy to travel with these lippies in your purse or even in your pocket.
Shades
For lipsticks, its the shade that matters the most, and here I am with a complete overview of the shades that I have with me currently.
Nykaa So Matte Lipstick – 03 Devious Pink
A warm-toned deep pink that is suitable for all Indian skin tones. Warm shades look flattering on everyone. The rich formula gives a sheen to lips, so the finish comes out to be soft matte. This kind of pink is very apt for those days when you do not want to go overboard with your makeup even your lips.
Nykaa So Matte Lipstick – 04 Dusky Rose
I must say they have quite repetitive shades. Dusky rose is a bit lighter than the Devious Pink. It’s another pink shade that would look good on most of the skin tones. It’s like my everyday pink lipstick. I have a wheatish skin tone, so pink looks quite flattering on me. As compared to the Devious Pink, Dusky Rose gives a matte finish.
Nykaa So Matte Lipstick – 47 Bare Minimum
I expected Bare Minimum to be a peachy shade, but it’s another pink from the trail. This is lighter than the Dusky Rose. So now you know the drill. The lower you go in the segment, the lighter the shade goes. I find it to be on a cooler side. But it won’t wash out your complexion. From Fair to medium skin tones, this shade is going to work alright.
Nykaa So Matte Lipstick – 48 Totes Natural
Finally comes a pure peach shade to accompany my smokey eye nights. Yes, it’s pure peach and you can’t find a hint of pink in this shade. I generally used to steer clear of such shades, but this summer, these shades have been suiting me so well. A pure peach is like the natural color of my lips. So it definitely goes on my wheatish skin tone. Dusky skin tones, might not like it that much though.
Nykaa So Matte Lipstick – 50 Cinnamon Crunch
HOnestly, Cinnamon Crunch looks kind of repetition of Totes Natural. It’ so hard to tell the difference. They look like the same shade under different names. I don’t know why some brands do this. Just because you must have a wide range, you are not supposed to repeat the colors. Are you? So Unless I check the bottom of the lipstick, I can’t tell if I am going to wear Cinnamon Crunch or Totes Natural.
Formula, Texture & Pigmentation
Nykaa So Matte Mini Lipsticks have a beautiful, rich, and creamy formula. They keep lips moisturized as long as they are on lips which is quite a fair amount of time.
The pigmentation of these lipsticks is definitely on a good side. One swipe is all you need even though I am never satisfied with just one swipe. I anyway wear 2-3 coats, so the lipstick stays for long. But with one swipe you can definitely tell the exact shade. Being rich in texture, the lipsticks definitely are great in color pay off.
Finish
You can expect a soft matte to a matte finish with Nykaa So Matte Mini Lipsticks. The rich formula sometimes leaves a bit of sheen on my lips. I can bloat it off, or can wear it as it is depending upon the finish I am looking for.
Longevity
Being rich in texture, the lipsticks do transfer in case I do not bloat the creaminess already. At max, the lipsticks have stayed for 3-4 hours on my lips. Thep ink ones stay for longer as compared to the peachy ones. It’s quite an obvious thing. Dark pigments stay for long as compared to the lighter ones.
Recommended?
I definitely recommend Nykaa SO Matte Lipsticks. You can go for the mini version as well as the regular version depending upon your will and budget. In case you are a lipstick hoarder like me, I would suggest you go for a mini version as this will enable you to have an experience of the lipstick that too on a budget. You can buy more shades. I might not get a regular size, because I would like to try out another range.
Nykaa So Matte Mini Lipsticks is a range of rich and colorful lipsticks. You can find every shade in the range, Some of the shades are a bit repetitive but you could anyway try out their mini version first. Hope you liked the review and the swatches. And it will help you to make an informative decision.
Nisha Malik ❤
