Haha I am the same way! The one-stop shopping places usually get me, because I can't NOT swoop by the cosmetics section! At least they're drugstore brands, but sometimes they are harder to take back. I always make sure what I buy from Target is what I know I will keep, because sometimes (and I don't go there returning things willy nilly), they won't accept returns on stuff if it is opened.
Yeah $4.50 is a really good deal! I considered the same thing, but it's dangerous to walk into Sephora and I always spend too much time in there and wear myself (and my wallet) out. It's much much cheaper for me to spend the $4.50 to stock up on applicators. The closest Sephora is always a little grungy, too. I don't think people use the applicators too much, anyway because the tester products are always so disheveled!
Cremesheens can be drying on me, but they leave a good stain, so as long as I have some lip balm to hydrate my lips during the day, I'm usually fine. Nicki is a tricky shade. I love the color but I always have to brace myself for getting the right application, and making sure my lips are well-prepared to deal with its streakiness.
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Moxie is definitely a watermelon pink, whereas QS is a blue-based pink. I love them both, but I still prefer Pink Pigeon over Quick Sizzle. I can't remember which NYX liner I ended up choosing to wear with Moxie. I'll have to refresh my memory by looking through my stash and post back!
Aww that is sad! Maybe warm yourself up to the lipstick and see how that works out. It could be that you and your guy aren't used to the color so of course it's gonna be a little uneasy at first! Try out a red lipstick that's in the lustre family. You get the pow of a red without it being too bold!
You're welcome! It's interesting how Nylon still seems to be a chameleon shade! I look forward to seeing more portraits and reading feedback on what others think of this shade! I'm glad they're dupes for me, because then I can interchange them, and not fear that my neon pink will run out anytime soon