Fall in Love with 6 Pretty Lippies from PIXI Beauty

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Review and Swatches: PIXI Mattelustre Lipstick in Rose Naturelle, Bitten Rose, Peach Blossom; PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm in Ripe Raspberry, Sweet Peach, Natural Rose - via @glamorable #pixibeauty #pixibypetra #lipstick #makeup

PIXI Mattelustre Lipsticks or Shea Butter Lip Balms: My Favorite Shades

If PIXI makeup is not on top of your drugstore must try list, it should be. The brand always impressed me with their high quality products and fun aesthetic. It’s the main reason that I’m sad about the Target store closing in my area, actually, because that means no more quick access to my favorite Lower Lash Mascara and a couple other faves. Today I wanted to feature six lippies that are perfectly neutral, perfectly wearable, and perfectly fit in with my everyday fall outfits.

Review and Swatches: PIXI Mattelustre Lipstick in Rose Naturelle, Bitten Rose, Peach Blossom; PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm in Ripe Raspberry, Sweet Peach, Natural Rose - via @glamorable #pixibeauty #pixibypetra #lipstick #makeup

PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm in Natural Rose, Sweet Peach, and Ripe Raspberry.

Review and Swatches: PIXI Mattelustre Lipstick in Rose Naturelle, Bitten Rose, Peach Blossom; PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm in Ripe Raspberry, Sweet Peach, Natural Rose - via @glamorable #pixibeauty #pixibypetra #lipstick #makeup

PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm in Natural Rose (lip swatch)

Review and Swatches: PIXI Mattelustre Lipstick in Rose Naturelle, Bitten Rose, Peach Blossom; PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm in Ripe Raspberry, Sweet Peach, Natural Rose - via @glamorable #pixibeauty #pixibypetra #lipstick #makeup

PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm in Sweet Peach (lip swatch)

Review and Swatches: PIXI Mattelustre Lipstick in Rose Naturelle, Bitten Rose, Peach Blossom; PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm in Ripe Raspberry, Sweet Peach, Natural Rose - via @glamorable #pixibeauty #pixibypetra #lipstick #makeup

PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm in Ripe Raspberry (lip swatch)

PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm ($8 for 0.141 oz) comes in six beautiful shades, some of which are quite pigmented. I own four of them [one I purchased myself, and three were sent by PR], but lately I’ve been using Natural Rose, Sweet Peach, and Ripe Raspberry a lot. I like that these are not crazy expensive, make me look put together, and I can easily pick them up at a local Target. Until they close the nearby store that is. 🙁

Even though these balms have ‘butter’ in the name, the finish on the lips is not greasy at all. If anything, it gives more of a matte look with a sheer hint of color that can be built up to be more opaque after a few extra swipes.  The formula is enriched with nourishing shea butter, castor oil,  and vitamin E that help heal dryness and cracks.

You will LOVE these if:

  • You love to support cruelty-free brands.
  • You prefer products with no added fragrance.
  • You prefer low-key, effortless makeup looks.
  • You like to shop for makeup in retail stores. You can check out this line at your local Target.
  • You like a sheer wash of color on the lips.
  • You are not comfortable wearing pigmented lipstick.
  • You are a makeup beginner and don’t feel confident in your lipstick application skills.
  • You are on a budget. These are fairly affordable and don’t cost a fortune.

You will HATE these if:

  • You prefer bold lip looks.
  • You love high gloss finish.
  • You prefer all-natural cosmetics.
  • You are sensitive to any of the ingredients.

Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polybutene, Ozokerite, Octyldodecanol, Beeswax, Trihydroxystearin, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Phenoxyethanol, Vanillin. [+/- Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499), Red 6 (CI 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850)].

Review and Swatches: PIXI Mattelustre Lipstick in Rose Naturelle, Bitten Rose, Peach Blossom; PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm in Ripe Raspberry, Sweet Peach, Natural Rose - via @glamorable #pixibeauty #pixibypetra #lipstick #makeup

PIXI Mattelustre Lipsticks in Peach Blossom, Bitten Rose, and Rose Naturelle.

Review and Swatches: PIXI Mattelustre Lipstick in Rose Naturelle, Bitten Rose, Peach Blossom; PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm in Ripe Raspberry, Sweet Peach, Natural Rose - via @glamorable #pixibeauty #pixibypetra #lipstick #makeup

PIXI Mattelustre Lipstick in Peach Blossom (lip swatch)

Review and Swatches: PIXI Mattelustre Lipstick in Rose Naturelle, Bitten Rose, Peach Blossom; PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm in Ripe Raspberry, Sweet Peach, Natural Rose - via @glamorable #pixibeauty #pixibypetra #lipstick #makeup

PIXI Mattelustre Lipstick in Bitten Rose (lip swatch)

Review and Swatches: PIXI Mattelustre Lipstick in Rose Naturelle, Bitten Rose, Peach Blossom; PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm in Ripe Raspberry, Sweet Peach, Natural Rose - via @glamorable #pixibeauty #pixibypetra #lipstick #makeup

PIXI Mattelustre Lipstick in Rose Naturelle (lip swatch)

PIXI Mattelustre Lipstick ($12 for 0.13 oz) is a long-time favorite of mine. The finish is pretty unique – it’s like like a mix of matte and satin finishes, which doesn’t make sense really until you see it on the lips. At the time of this review, there are 11 colors in the collection, and today I am showing you three of them: Peach Blossom, Bitten Rose, and Rose Naturelle. These are all very different, but they look incredibly flattering with my skin tone. I’ve been wearing Bitten Rose a lot lately, it’s so perfect for fall!

The formula is enriched with peptides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins C & E, so the lipsticks actually cares for the lips, making them look fuller and more hydrated, while protecting them from free radicals and other environmental stressors.

Important note: Since these lipsticks don’t contain added fragrance, they have a slight chemical smell, so keep that in mind.

You will LOVE these if:

  • You love to support cruelty-free brands.
  • You prefer products with no added fragrance.
  • You love both matte and glossy lipstick finishes. This formula is both.
  • You like to shop for makeup in retail stores. You can check out this line at your local Target.
  • You like buildable coverage.

You will HATE these if:

  • You prefer ultra-matte or high-shine finishes.
  • You are on a tight budget. For drugstore lipsticks, these are priced higher than similar products from other brands.
  • You prefer all-natural cosmetics.
  • You are sensitive to any of the ingredients.

Ingredients: Isononyl Isononanoate, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl/Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Silica, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Shorea Robusta Resin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Stearyl Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Benzophenone-3, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Water/Aqua, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tribehenin, Hexylene Glycol, Ceramide NG, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12. [+/-Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)].

Review and Swatches: PIXI Mattelustre Lipstick in Rose Naturelle, Bitten Rose, Peach Blossom; PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm in Ripe Raspberry, Sweet Peach, Natural Rose - via @glamorable #pixibeauty #pixibypetra #lipstick #makeup

Swatches from Top to Bottom: PIXI Mattelustre Lipstick in Rose Naturelle, Bitten Rose, Peach Blossom; PIXI Shea Butter Lip Balm in Ripe Raspberry, Sweet Peach, Natural Rose.

BOTTOM LINE:

If you read more reviews online, you will quickly notice that there are many different opinions about these lipsticks and tinted balms. Personally, I think both are nice, but as always, I added a list of cons and pros so you can easily determine if these products are right for you. Personally, I think the lip balms are awesome because they can be applied without a mirror. And as a fan of matte and semi-matte lipstick finishes, I always felt like the Mattelustre line was made for me. I feel weird when I wear very shiny lippies, so matte and semi-matte is where it’s at for me, always.

Have you tried PIXI makeup before? Which lipstick finish do you prefer: matte, semi-matte, or glossy? Let me know in the comments below!

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