Nixie cosmetics anyone?

[user79]

The customer service is attrocious. I can't figure out if they ship internationally or not. On one part of the website it says they don't, but then when you go to check out, they have different countries in the drop down menu and varying shipping prices!

I contacted the company by email to their mail address, and 1st the emails kept bouncing back, saying it can't be delivered. I read on MUA that others were also having the same problem, so it must be on their end some problem, because the email address I typed was def correct.

Then I got an email from them saying to send in documentation for my pro membership, which was sent from a different email. So I sent an email to that one asking if they do ship intl. or not and that the website is not clear on that point. It's been 3 or 4 days and I still haven't received a response.

So overall the service is pretty bad, I don't think I'll be ordering anything until I get an answer. Poor show.

 

[funkychik02]

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Originally Posted by metalkitty I was wondering what undertones the 'tan tones' range had. I think I'm a tantone 5, but I'm not sure. I was also curious about the quality of the mousse foundation.

Give me your email and I'll send a chart comparing the foundations to skintones.
ps- Dragonfly e/s is one of the most versatile colors ever!!

 

[mae13]

I like the palettes - they fit Too Faced eyeshadows if you depot them, and are just a smidge too big for Stila pans.

 

[londonfan]

I love their eyeshadows: I have Aloha Friday and Babylon.
Also, their powder blushes are excellent, and I really like the cream blush as well.

 

[TwixtBetwixt]

Nix'ie takes on MAC

Ladies,

I've put together a little swatch video showing Nix'ie eye shadows side by side with MAC. I've swatched 50 different eye shadows, that's 25 "dupes"!

So i basically found the best match I could between my MAC & Nix'ie shadows & laid them down side by side for YOUR review!

Enjoy!

YouTube - NIXIE takes on MAC in Cosmetics Death Match- Who will WIN?!

 

[TwixtBetwixt]

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Originally Posted by londonfan ... I really like the cream blush as well.

What kind of brush do you use to apply the cream products?

I've never used them before & just got a bunch of cream blush & foundation. They sent along a bunch of sponge applicators & i ended up using those. Seemed to work fine for me. But just curious what other people use =)

Thanks!!

As far as coverage & application (with my sponge! I really like the cream products. They go on smooth & blend well. Looks very natural i think. I usually go very light on the foundation anyway though. I will definitely like to buy more of these to experiment with.

 

[COBI]

Re: Nix'ie takes on MAC

Thanks. Great job on the duping; it almost looks like you have two rows of the same shadows. And Nix'ie shadow pans are so much bigger, and they have the silkiest texture (at least all of the colors that I have.)

 

[k.a.t]

Re: Nix'ie takes on MAC

We don't have this in the UK

shame cause the colours are virtually identical and you get a lot more product..

 

[user79]

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Originally Posted by TwixtBetwixt What kind of brush do you use to apply the cream products? I've never used them before & just got a bunch of cream blush & foundation. They sent along a bunch of sponge applicators & i ended up using those. Seemed to work fine for me. But just curious what other people use =)

You can use your fingers for cream blushes, a damp makeup sponge (soaks up less product), a foundation brush like the MAC 190, or a stippling brush like the 188 or 187.

 

[TwixtBetwixt]

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Originally Posted by MissChievous You can use your fingers for cream blushes, a damp makeup sponge (soaks up less product), a foundation brush like the MAC 190, or a stippling brush like the 188 or 187.

Thanks so much! =)

I have a 187 dupe (Ulta Highlighter Brush) and i do not like it for the cream products- it's soooo soft, it doesn't really blend anything that well. Seems to be best for light dusting of powders over the face (for me anyway). Maybe I'm just missing something with that brush. LOL

Link to the Ulta brush (MAC 187 dupe?)
Ulta.com - Highlighter Brush

 

[TwixtBetwixt]

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Originally Posted by TwixtBetwixt Thanks so much! =) I have a 187 dupe (Ulta Highlighter Brush) and i do not like it for the cream products- it's soooo soft, it doesn't really blend anything that well. Seems to be best for light dusting of powders over the face (for me anyway). Maybe I'm just missing something with that brush. LOL Link to the Ulta brush (MAC 187 dupe?) Ulta.com - Highlighter Brush

A little PS to my earlier post....

I went to MAC today & actually played around with a 187. The Ulta Highlighter brush is DEFINITELY NOT a dupe! LOL The MAC brush is much firmer & more stiff. The Ulta brush is super soft - way too soft for cream products. I think the MAC 187 has much denser bristles, it feels a lot heavier & thicker (in the bristle portion.)

Just wanted to let everyone know.

The Ulta brush is great for a light blush or highlight powder, but not cream products.

 

[user79]

I have a 187 dupe as well, and I would def suggest anyone who just has a dupe, to splurge on the 187. It is a lot firmer, which is required for stippling. But you could use a foundation brush for cream blushes as well, and blend it out with a damp sponge or your fingers.

 

[mslips]

Re: NIX'IE COSMETICS or ULTA?

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Originally Posted by MakeupGoddess HAVE ANY OF YOU tried the Nixie Cosmetics, and what do you think of Ulta Eyeshadows?

i love ulta eyeshadows..i have about 70 of them right now. plus, they came out with 22 new shades and changed their formula as it's more silky now!! only 6.50 ea with tons of buy 1 get 1 sales and i work there so i get a discount on top =) i need to depot all my ulta eyeshadows!

 

[chocolategoddes]

anyone have any FOTDs or looks using Nixie products?

 

[goldensunsetfl]

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Originally Posted by Miss Pumpkin Nixie Cosmetics are amazing!!!! I have one of their palettes and the eyeshadows are stunning, long lasting and with the best texture I've ever seen (cream to powder finish) super soft and silky!!! I have an artist membership on the website, if any of you girls are going to order anything, use my ID for a 10% discount on your order!! Just type my ID on the "USING AN ARTIST PROMOTIONAL ID" (My ID : Sandra V)

I placed an order for their full coverage foundation on Sunday, so it should be here by the end of the week. Sandra, I used your ID and just wanted to thank you for allowing us to do so.

 

[honeyjr]

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Originally Posted by funkychik02 Give me your email and I'll send a chart comparing the foundations to skintones. ps- Dragonfly e/s is one of the most versatile colors ever!!

I'd love to get a hold of this chart. I'm in the process of putting together an order for myself and my kit

I hear the cream blushes are superb.

 

[mollyloretta]

So, uhh, no one has posted on here for awhile, but I waswondering if anyone had Nixie lipgloss swatches? Specifically Candy, but other colors as well? I have a couple of their glosses and LOVE them.... But I just wanted to see some other colors! Thanks!

 

[BestRx]

I have a Nixie powder blush (Pomegranate) that I like a lot. But people seem to be saying their cream blushes are where it's at.

Since the colors online aren't true to reality. Can anyone make some recommendations for the cream blush? I'm an NW43 (NC45 in a pinch).

 

[naijapretty]

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Originally Posted by BestRx I have a Nixie powder blush (Pomegranate) that I like a lot. But people seem to be saying their cream blushes are where it's at. Since the colors online aren't true to reality. Can anyone make some recommendations for the cream blush? I'm an NW43 (NC45 in a pinch).

Try cream blush in Majesty: it's a red-orange with shimmer and quite nice. Also try cream blush in Sensuous (peachy-pink-gold). You might be able to make Radiant (matte fuschia-like) or Confession (plum with shimmer) work for you. hth.

edit: I've got more nixie eyeshadows recently (today) and I have to say, I wish I hadn't spent almost $400 for MUFE shadows for my kit earlier. Because the Nixie ones are cheaper and so beautiful. I recently got Nixie e/s in Desert and Mahogany, and they are so smooth and creamy.

 

[naijapretty]

I've posted swatches of majesty blush and other nixie products in the nixie osmetics swatch thread, so you can see them there.