4.4
94% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
NYX Cosmetics
4.4 • 118 Reviews
•

4.4
94% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
NYX Cosmetics earns largely positive reviews as a reliable, high-pigment drugstore brand that works—especially for eyeliners (Epic Ink/Epic Wear) and lip products like Butter Gloss, Soft Matte Lip Creams, and Fat Oil. Reviews also flag inconsistency: certain shades lack payoff, some lip oils feel sticky or tingle intensely, a few pencils dry out, eyeshadows can underperform, and a caramel-brown sugar body mist’s scent fades quickly.
AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews
5mo ago
I’m enjoying my NYX jumbo eye pencil in the color Cottage Cheese. I will say if I had seen the name of the color when buying it, it might have made me change my mind, ha ha. Anyway, it’s a nice color, a whitish silver which adds a nice touch but isn’t excessive with the metallic tone. It stays on nicely and hasn’t creased for me as some cream and pencil eye shadows do. It’s offered at a great price and has the quality of much more expensive cosmetics. I put a line in my hand to show what it looks like on my color skin. It can be applied heavier if one wishes. I’m overall happy with it and will likely buy more NYX products in the future.

I think this could be a great product for someone that does not deal with acne and has dry skin. That’s looking for some moisture along with SPF. I bought this not really reading the ingredients so it’s hard to knock it down that much when it’s kind of my own fault, but for my acne prone skin, this is full of niacinamide,mango and Shea butter. So very hydrating, but not for acne prone skin I thought the coverage was nice and for a skin tint it was nice, but not the product for me would recommend again for anyone that has dry skin that’s looking for an SPF skin tint.

5mo ago
NYX never disappoints! This new wonder snatch powder provides flawless and poreless finishing touch for my makeup. It goes on smoothly and blends in effortlessly. It feels so weighless and soft without heavy cakey sensation! I have light skin color so the shade 02 Cheeky Cherry works great for my rosy undertone, there is no weird orange color. It lasts a few hours and if you need a touch-up on the go, the compact size fits even in a small bag.

5mo ago
I have tried a bunch of different products from NYX and I’ve loved just about all of them! I especially love all of the lip products. I have quite of bit of the lip products and all of the colors I have are amazing! The application is so smooth and I love how many different options there are in the finishes.

The fragrance of this mist is yummy: definitely some caramel but I mostly get brown sugar. The spray bottle is a little on the cheap side but the product comes out in a fine mist which was surprising. My biggest issue is that the scent didn’t last long at all. I think my laundry detergent smell lasted longer, it’s like the fragrance completely disappeared after 10 minutes. Fine if you love the scent and are okay with constantly reapplying but I don’t have time for that.

3mo ago
I tried the NYX Epic Ink Liner in brown and honestly, it was such a disappointment. The pigmentation is almost nonexistent, it barely shows up and looks more like tinted water than an actual eyeliner. I had to go over the same line multiple times, and even then it came out patchy and super faint. Definitely not what you expect from an “Epic” liner. Ended up returning it. Would not recommend if you’re looking for something with real color payoff.

6mo ago
I got the NYX epic smoke eyeliner in a blue shade to compliment my eyes but I find that the staying power and the pigment and vividness of the color are all lacking. It is a cheap product so I shouldn't expect much but be warned that you get what you pay for at least when you pick these more exotic colors.

9mo ago
If I could give it zero stars, I would. Application was fine, felt like a normal gloss. About a minute later, there was this intense burning sensation (not tingling as suggested by the website). I wiped it off and still felt burning. I used water to wipe it off, and there is still a muted burning feeling. It doesn’t hurt, but it’s not comfortable and doesn’t seem normal. I’ve used plumping glosses before and none have ever felt like this. Hard pass for me.

1y ago
I really like this powder lip cream — it gives a soft, natural finish without feeling heavy. The texture is smooth and easy to apply, perfect for everyday looks. It lasts decently but might need a quick touch-up after a few hours. Overall, a nice addition to my makeup bag! 💄✨

This NYX gloss gives such a juicy, glassy shine without feeling sticky at all. It glides on smoothly and keeps my lips looking fresh and hydrated. Definitely one of those glosses I reapply just because it feels so nice! 💋✨

Tried this one on a whim, and the color payoff was honestly impressive for the price 💄. It glides on smoothly and sets to a bold matte finish, but I do feel it clings a bit if your lips aren’t prepped. Not the most long-wearing, but definitely great for short outings or photos.

Este labial de NYX tiene un efecto voluminizador ligero y deja un brillo hermoso en los labios. Es cómodo, no pegajoso, y da un toque jugoso perfecto para el día a día. ¡Además, tiene buena duración y un color precioso! 💛☁️

1y ago
This palette is super pigmented and blends easily—perfect for both beginners and pros. It has a great mix of mattes and shimmers that work for everyday or bold looks. Affordable, fun, and totally worth it! 🎨💄✨


10mo ago
I own and use a handful of NYX products regularly. Their Epic Ink Liner is my holy grail eye product as someone with oily, hooded eyes. (I even wore it on my wedding day!) It doesn't budge, and it's super easy to apply. I've had less luck with their lip products, including the Fat Oil Slick Click and the Fat Oil Lip Drip. (Although I prefer the latter.) I find them sticky and kind of messy. However, I like the Lip Pencil in the shade Peekaboo Neutral. (It's a good dupe for Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk!)


10mo ago
NYX's Epic Wear eyeliner is WATERPROOF! It is branded as waterproof makeup and it most definitely lives up to that! I really like the applicator (it's a brush tip) and the formula is very pigmented. It doesn't take long to dry down and it stays in place. My only issue would be how difficult it is to get off - but I will gladly spend a little longer removing it for how waterproof it is!

NYX Butter Glosses are so addicting. They come in a lot of different colors and make your lips so soft. It’s more of a velvety shine on your lips. It’s not sticky and the color lasts. The process is a great selling point too. Definitely a good staple.

Good products and affordable! Love that it’s easy to grab their products while at Target. Really like their mattifying powder!

1y ago
Over the years I have used & loved products from NYX COSMETICS. I have loved all the products I have tried and several I have repurchased. I really love the highly pigmented eyeshadows, they're really amazing. I especially love all their eyeliner pencils, I love how they have such a colorful shade range.

the best drug store makeup by far! the eyeliner works so well and really stays on! it is worth the money and I am never disappointed.

I use the brow glue in clear. Whenever I don't want to take the time to draw in my eyebrows or mess around with a color gel, I'll put a coat of this on. It darkens my brows and holds them in place. It's easy to use. I also like that it has a small brush making it easier to keep it on your brows and not your skin. Jumbo eye pencil - I have the milk shade which is white. It's very easy to apply, it just glides on. I used it on my waterline to make my eyes look more open and brighter. The color was too white. I think a nude color would be better. I noticed that it lasted a while on my waterline, but it also smeared under my eyes later in the day.

