NYX has been working overtime lately — they were backstage at Betsey Johnson, they’re making video tutorials, they’re showing up at trade shows, and they’ve been coming out with a slew of new products — some for the party girl (Liquid Crystal eyeliner), some for the 9-to-5er (Nude on Nude Natural Look eyeshadow palette).
NYX gave me the opportunity to swatch some of their new goodies, so I thought I’d start with the “One Night in Morocco” Matte Smoky Look palette.
The palette contains an eye base (in a long, cream strip), eight powder shadows, and four lipcolors. It’s $15, available at nyxcosmetics.com and cherryculture.com (and, no doubt, will soon be available at nonpareilboutique.com too). If you time your purchase just right, you may even find a coupon code.
The shadows are all pretty nice: soft and pigmented even without the benefit of an eyeshadow base. I also appreciated the mix of warmer and cooler neutral shades.
The eyeshadow base didn’t win me over right away. Though it nearly blends in with my arm, it’s a little too peachy/orange for my lids. It might be a perfect match for a slightly darker skintone, though if you use it sparingly (perhaps apply with a fluffy brush? and don’t blend higher than you intend to place eyeshadow), it shouldn’t be a problem.
The four lip colors are unscented (they have perhaps a faint “makeup” scent). They live in a pull-out drawer under the eyeshadow.
I also swatched the eyeshadows over the cream base, but I’m not sure I used the optimal technique. I applied the base with a fingertip, then used a sponge-tipped applicator to apply shadow on top, without really giving the base time to dry or set. I personally prefer the look of the last shade dry, without the base.
NYX does not test on animals, though this palette is not vegan.
I love the lip colors in this palette- just beautiful.
sweet! finally, a matte smokey eye, love it!
I’m so glad you swatched this. I’ve been very curious about it. Thanks!
I love it! So glad to see this, since I already got mine from the Hautelook sale. NYX can be hit and miss but this one looks like a winner!
Very pretty!
Looks lovely! But I guess they can’t make a Paris palette now…
Hey how about swatching the mega glosses.
Please!!!
wow, those looks really amazing. the e/s looks surprisingly pigmented/nice. they weren’t chalky? and the lip colors!
wow…damn, that looks like a good investment!
I love that pallete. I want it. Dear, i wrote a post in portuguese on my blog talking about this pallete. I took your pics but said where they are.
Nice blog.
Kisses
i love NYX! they are my favorite drugstore brand, I sometimes even love it more than MAC
OOOOH, just $15?! That might hold me over until I can get my hands on the Naked palette
And I don’t usually like palettes with lip color, but this Morocco palette looks really promising.
I am loving that almost blue light grey! Lovely palette, thanks as always karla!
oh i love nyx eyeshadow palettes, and this one looks great! will have to order it!