FOTD: Red Lips with NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme in Monte Carlo

I shopped my stash today and was delighted to use a daring red lipstick. I chose the NXY lip cream because it is an absolutely gorgeous color but one I wouldn't normally wear during the day but I was so tired this morning and needed something other than coffee as a pick me up. What better than a red lip cream? 

NYX Lip Creme in Monte Carlo

Chanel Contraste Blush in Plum Attraction

Starlooks Brow Compact

Maybelline Eyeliner in Coal Commander (see my review here)

Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes Mascara (see my review here)

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Medium

I adore this color! It's actually not as loud as it looks when first applied. It really tones down significantly once it's "dried". I like that it's a pretty raspberry-ish color that's not super bright but gives enough color to warm the face. Also, I never knew i'd like matte colors so much but I do.

 It's summer here and I can't seem to tan so a lot of lip colors just don't seem right on me. I think incorporating some strong colors work for the office always works.

I really like these lip creams. The only thing I don't like about it is that this color does not last very long. In fact, it slides off. I suppose it's too dimethicone-y because it has the slippery feel but nonetheless, I do like the way it feels and I do love this color. NYX has always been a consistent brand and I own a lot of their products. I particularly like their lip colors, from the round lipsticks to these lip cremes. I just wish it was longer lasting.

What lip colors are you sporting recently? Do you enjoy shopping your stash? :)