The Nyx lip liner is a popular makeup product known for its exceptional quality and broad range of shades. However, what sets it apart from other lip liners is its magical properties that make it truly unique. With just a few strokes, this lip liner can transform the appearance of your lips, giving them a fuller and more defined look. Its long-lasting formula ensures that your lip color stays in place all day, even through meals and drinks. Additionally, the Nyx lip liner is infused with magical ingredients that nourish and hydrate your lips, leaving them feeling soft and velvety. Whether you want to create a bold and dramatic look or a natural and subtle one, this lip liner has got you covered.
Whether you want to create a bold and dramatic look or a natural and subtle one, this lip liner has got you covered. Its versatility allows you to use it as a base for your lipstick or as a standalone lip color. With the Nyx lip liner, you can achieve the perfect pout with ease.
Nyx lip liner with magical properties
A super commonly used 5 unit long, cyclic structured silicone that is water-thin and does not stay on the skin but evaporates from it (called volatile silicone). Similar to other silicones, it gives skin and hair a silky, smooth feel.
It's often combined with the non-volatile (i.e. stays on the skin) dimethicone as the two together form a water-resistant, breathable protective barrier on the skin without a negative tacky feel.
What-it-does: emulsion stabilising, viscosity controllingWe don't have description for this ingredient yet.
What-it-does: viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilisingWe don't have description for this ingredient yet.
Also-called: CI 77019 | What-it-does: colorantA super versatile and common mineral powder that comes in different particle sizes. It is a multi-tasker used to improve skin feel, increase product slip, give the product light-reflecting properties, enhance skin adhesion or serve as an anti-caking agent.
It is also the most commonly used "base" material for layered composite pigments such as pearl-effect pigments. In this case, mica is coated with one or more metal oxides (most commonly titanium dioxide) to achieve pearl effect via the physical phenomenon known as interference.
What-it-does: emollientA solid silicone resin that creates a permeable film over the skin. It makes makeup formulas more long-lasting and can enhance the water resistance of sunscreens. It leaves a non-tacky film when dried.
What-it-does: viscosity controllingWe don't have description for this ingredient yet.
What-it-does: emollient | Irritancy: 2 | Comedogenicity: 4We don't have description for this ingredient yet.
What-it-does: emollientWe don't have description for this ingredient yet.
Also-called: Tetradecanol | What-it-does: emollient, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilising | Irritancy: 4 | Comedogenicity: 2
We don't have description for this ingredient yet.
Tocopherol - goodie Also-called: Vitamin E | What-it-does: antioxidant | Irritancy: 0-3 | Comedogenicity: 0-3- Primary fat-soluble antioxidant in our skin
- Significant photoprotection against UVB rays
- Vit C + Vit E work in synergy and provide great photoprotection
- Has emollient properties
- Easy to formulate, stable and relatively inexpensive
A very common ingredient that can be found in all cell membranes. In cosmetics it's quite the multi-tasker: it's an emollient and water-binding ingredient but it's also an emulsifier and can be used for stabilization purposes. It's also often used to create liposomes.
Ascorbyl Palmitate - icky Also-called: Form of Vitamin C | What-it-does: antioxidant | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 2A form of skincare superstar, vitamin C. Even though we are massive vitamin C fans, Ascorbyl Palmitate (AP) is our least favorite. (Btw, if you do not know what the big deal with vitamin C is then you are missing out. You must go and read our geeky details about it.)
So, AP is one of the attempts by the cosmetics industry to solve the stability issues with vitamin C while preserving its benefits, but it seems to fall short on several things.
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What's the problem?
Firstly, it's stability is only similar to that of pure ascorbic acid (AA), which means it is not really stable. A great study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology compared a bunch of vitamin C derivatives and this derivative was the only one where the study said in terms of stability that it's "similar to AA". Not really that good.
Second, a study that examined the skin absorption of vitamin C found that ascorbyl palmitate did not increase the skin levels of AA. This does not mean that ascorbyl palmitate cannot penetrate the skin (because it can, it's oil soluble and the skin likes to absorb oil soluble things) but this means that it's questionable if ascorbyl palmitate can be converted into pure Vit C in the skin. Even if it can be converted, the palmitate part of the molecule is more than the half of it, so the efficacy will not be good and we have never seen a serum that contains a decent (and proudly disclosed) amount of AP. We are highly skeptical what effect a tiny amount of AP has in a formula.
Third, another study that wanted to examine the antioxidant properties of AP was surprised to find that even though AP does have nice antioxidant properties; following UVB radiation (the same one that comes from the sun) it also promotes lipid peroxidation and cytotoxicity. It was only an in-vitro study meaning that it was done on cell cultures and not on real people, but still, this also does not support the use of AP too much.
The only good thing we can write about Ascorbyl Palmitate is that there is an in-vitro (made in the lab, not on real people) study showing that it might be able to boost collagen production.
Regarding the skin-brightening properties of pure vitamin C, this is another magic property AP does not have, or at least there is no data, not even in-vitro, about it.
Overall, Ascorbyl Palmitate is our least favorite vitamin C derivative. It is there in lots of products in tiny amounts (honestly, we do not really understand why), however, we do not know about any vitamin C serum featuring AP in high amounts. That is probably no coincidence. If you are into vitamin C, you can take a look at more promising derivatives here.
What-it-does: emollient, emulsifying | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 1-2A super common, waxy, white, solid stuff that helps water and oil to mix together, gives body to creams and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Chemically speaking, it is the attachment of a glycerin molecule to the fatty acid called stearic acid. It can be produced from most vegetable oils (in oils three fatty acid molecules are attached to glycerin instead of just one like here) in a pretty simple, "green" process that is similar to soap making. It's readily biodegradable.
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It also occurs naturally in our body and is used as a food additive. As cosmetic chemist Colins writes it, "its safety really is beyond any doubt".
A solid silicone resin that creates a permeable film over the skin. It makes makeup formulas more long-lasting and can enhance the water resistance of sunscreens. It leaves a non-tacky film when dried.
Say goodbye to smudged and faded lip color and hello to a flawless finish that lasts. Don't miss out on the magical properties of this incredible lip liner. It's time to enhance your lip game and embrace the power of Nyx..
Reviews for "Cast a Spell with Nyx Lip Liner's Enchanting Colors"
1. Emily - 2 stars - I was really excited to try the Nyx lip liner with magical properties, but I found it to be quite disappointing. The color was not as pigmented as I had hoped, and it didn't glide on smoothly. The promised magical properties were also not evident - my lips didn't look any different after using it. Overall, I don't think this lip liner lived up to its claims and I won't be repurchasing it.
2. Sarah - 1 star - I had high hopes for the Nyx lip liner with magical properties, but it fell short of my expectations. The color was beautiful, but the formula was incredibly drying and tugged on my lips during application. It also accentuated the lines on my lips, making them appear more prominent. I didn't notice any magical effects like plumping or long-lasting wear as advertised. I ended up returning this product and wouldn't recommend it to others.
3. Jessica - 2 stars - The Nyx lip liner with supposed magical properties didn't impress me at all. The color payoff was mediocre, requiring multiple passes to achieve the desired color intensity. It also had a strange chemical scent that I found off-putting. The formula was not long-lasting and easily smudged. I was disappointed as I had hoped for a better experience with this lip liner.