Thursday, February 2, 2012

Review & Swatches: Affordable Reds - Ulta3, BYS & NYX

For a while I've been looking for the perfect affordable red...
I never like to spend much, I always carelessly spend on items under $5... (But it sure adds up! A BIG example are my eBay purchases...)

These are three lipsticks I've bought each for less than $5!
L>R Ulta3 in Wet Red, BYS in Crimson Joy and NYX in Snow White

I'm not too fond of the packaging of Ulta3 and BYS because everytime I close the lid, the lid chips a bit of the top of the lippie off.

Arm swatches:
Top to Bottom: NYX in Snow White, Ulta3 in Wet Red and BYS in Crimson Joy


Lip swatches:
Top with flash and bottom without flash



Ulta3 in Wet Red
$2.95

Very very wet, it glides on so smoothly and does not dry out my lips at all because of that.
It's more of a brighter red out of the three but I don't really like this one because of it's consistency.
It lasts for a few hours but throughout the 2~3 hours, It bleeds and I still feel the moisture on my lips.. Which I don't like at all.

I purchased mine from a pharamacy at Cabramatta which stocks Ulta3 products.


BYS in Crimson Joy
$3.95

I think that this is the right balance between a bright red and a dark one.
The lasting power is around 2~3 hours. It is very creamy and does not dry out my lips.
I've worn this lipstick here.

Available at Gloss, Reject Shop and Fashion Addict

NYX in Snow White
$4.00

I love love love this red! I think it is the perfect dark red.
I previously written a review here by the way! And NYX lippies in general, here.

I purchased mine from Cherry Culture.

Out of the three lippies, I like BYS' Crimson Joy and NYX's Snow White the best!
I would definitely repurchase both of them!


14 comments:

  1. Ailing HuangFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Gorgeous reds and so affordable too! Great purchases. xx

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  2. jdynamiteFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    I really dislike BYS packaging!!!  They're so flimsy! I would love it if they had better packaging - which would awesome overall! But i love their product - it's pretty good for value but yeah, packaging is a boo. :( 

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  3. SophiePhanFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    I like the NYX one the most!

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  4. CindyFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    My fav is definitely the last one! The colour looks great on you and it's perfect for any occasion

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  5. NatalieFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    The last one is the prettiest!! ♥

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  6. StephanieFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    It's crazy to think about how many different reds there are! You certainly look fabulous with a red lip though! 

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  7. SueFebruary 4, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Wow beautiful reds! They are all SO pigmented! It's funny because every time I see posts like these comparing different shades of the same colour, I think to myself - what if a guy was reading this? He would probably barely be able to tell the difference :P

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  8. Alice PhanFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    Yeah! It's amazing how even lower priced brands can have such good quality!

    Hahah omg true. That's probably just like me with cars... They all look the same!

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  9. Alice PhanFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    They look so different when they're swatched! Aw thank you gorgeous x

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  10. Alice PhanFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    Yes they are and super affordable!!

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  11. Alice PhanFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    Yeah it's a shame about the packaging since it keeps chipping off the tip of my lipsticks.. All the time!

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  12. Alice PhanFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    Me too!!

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  13. Alice PhanFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    I love how dark it is but it's still very wearable!

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  14. Alice PhanFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    I think so too!

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