Pro; If you love bold colors and/or metallics, but don’t want to pay the high prices of most make up lines that offer these types of shadows, this is an inexpensive alternative!

Con; NYX did recently raise their prices per item, as I found when going into the store recently to purchase more shadows… however, they still remain the less expensive alternative to big cosmetics lines.

Since I am hoping to pursue a career in professional make up artistry, I really love experimenting with new make up techniques and I’m always trying new bold colors and metallics on my eyes. My absolute favorite eye shadow line is MAC. MAC makes the BEST eye shadows, in my opinion, they’re the epitome of hot, new looks in the beauty industry and I have nothing but WONDERFUL things to say about their products. I simply adore them.. however, keeping up with the higher prices can sometimes be an unrealistic goal for me when my budget is low. :* (

 This is why I have taken to finding more reasonably priced alternatives to my favorite cosmetics. And in my search, I found NYX eye shadows to be a wonderful alternative. They recently hiked their prices per item, I found when shopping for new shadows, however even at $2.99 to $3.50 per color, or averaging about $4.99 for a three/four color palette (depending on what store you shop at), I still think they’re a great buy for a great product! Don’t let the low price fool you, though, these eye shadows are amazing if you’re looking for that high fashion, bold look.

The colors come out bold and beautiful, with a hint of sparkle, and they last throughout the majority of the day or evening. I have some of the ‘chrome’ colors, which are loose powder eye shadows, in yellow, green and pink just to start off. I was very happy with all of the colors, and found they were everything I’d hoped when I got them. They went on easily, the powder didn’t end up all over my face during the application (of course consider that I was careful as well), and they blended easily together with great ease! I also purchased a flat pan shadow of metallic gold from NYX and was equally impressed with how beautiful this shadow went on and looked throughout the day! All I can say is wow! : )

 NYX also offers lipsticks, glosses, blush, eye pencils, glitters, false eyelashes (they even have ones with rhinestones if you’re looking for ultra-glam!), brushes, foundations and concealers from what I saw. They also have a website (nyxcosmetics.com) where you can find store locations that carry their products. If you’re looking for hot, beautiful, bold eye shadow shades that are a good alternative to those popular shades made by companys such as MAC make up, then look into NYX eye shadows!

 1-10 rating (1 bad, 10 outstanding) packaging; 5, product performance; 10+