Best Tinted Brow Gel? NYX, Maybelline or Benefit? REVIEWS

I've recently been trying to find the perfect tinted brow gel for those days when I'm in a rush or looking for something natural.

After experimenting with three different ones for a few weeks I thought I would share my thoughts!

Tinted Brow Gel - Maybelline Brow Drama, NYX Tinted Brow Mascara and Benefit Gimme Brow

Maybelline Brow Drama in Soft Brown:

Let's just start by quickly mentioning that the darker shade would have probably been a better match. With that said, I still think it would have been a fail.

The main reason is that the wand is NOT user friendly. The tip as you can see is a big ball... It is personally bigger than my natural brows and although there's not too much product on it, it's easy to make a mess.

I'm not sure why they added the part at the end as it is not possible (unless you try crazy angles) to reach the tail of you brows with it. I wish it was a smaller cone shape!

The formula was okay. It looked a bit too wet on the brow and didn't make them look full. Again a darker shade might have helped for that part. Most of the brows did however stay in place.

Overall: Won't repurchase nor recommend.

NYX Tinted Brow Mascara in Brunette:

This is the best drugstore one of the bunch! The wand works much better and the color surprisingly matches me. I have to say when I first received it I expected it to be too warm but it wasn't the case!

Most of my brows stayed in place and it did add a bit of color and fullness to the brow especially on the tail!

I would recommend it especially if you already have pretty full brows with not empty parts!

Benefit Gimme Brow in Medium/Deep:

My favorite of them all! It's almost not fair to compare it to the other ones since it has little fibres in it. The wand is perfect in size although there is sometimes a bit too much product on it.

The color is great - not too dark and a cool tone! It last well all day but the best part is that any sparse area will be filled in and look really natural.

To me it is totally worth spending the money and not having to use powder and brow gel when I'm in a rush.

Will repurchase!!

Em :)

MAC Lipstick Dupes #2 + MORE

I haven't posted Mac dupe lipsticks in a while so I thought I would share some of my favorite colors especially for spring/summer! A few of these were requested! I posted a video on it on my youtube channel!

Wet n Wild Megalast lipstick in Pinkerbell VS Mac Viva Glam Nicki

Wet n Wild Megalast lipstick in Pinkerbell VS Mac Viva Glam Nicki:

Although the consistency isn't exactly the same I would still consider them dupes so if you missed out on the Mac Viva Glam Nicki lipstick I would recommend getting the Wet n Wild one. It is a bit more drying but it is also more pigmented.

Wet n Wild Megalast lipstick in Pinkerbelle VS Mac Viva Glam Nicki VS Lime Crime Geradium

For those who were looking for a dupe for Lime Crime Geradium, the Wet n Wild lipstick is also a great option!

Wet n Wild Megalast in Don't Blink Pink VS Mac Viva Glam Miley

Wet n Wild Megalast in Don't Blink Pink VS Mac Viva Glam Miley:

Not perfect dupes but similar enough to mention. Mac Viva Glam Miley being an amplified finish is more moisturizing and shiny than the Wet n Wild Don't Blink Pink shade but also more sheer. You will need a few swipes to get the color to show up perfectly.

Wet n Wild Megalast in Don't Blink Pink VS Mac Viva Glam Miley

Milani Matte Diva VS Mac Candy Yum Yum

Milani Matte Diva VS Mac Candy Yum Yum:

Candy Yum Yum is one of these lipsticks that although they are bright and full they're also not that unique. In fact without even trying to find dupes I easily found 4 similar shades in my collection.

Swatched on my arm Milani Matte Diva seems to be the closest in color also with the matte formula but on my lips I suspect Maybelline Fuchsia Flash might be closer in color but it is a cream finish. On my lips Diva turns a little bit darker and more purple. Without the direct comparison no one would notice. NYX Matte lipstick in Shocking Pink could be added here along with a lot more shades!

Colour Pop Scandy, Milani Matte Diva, Mac Candy Yum Yum, Milani Rose Hip, Maybelline Fuchsia Flash

Milani Matte Passion VS Mac Lady Danger

Milani Matte Passion VS Mac Lady Danger:

Another lipstick color that you don't need to buy since there is so many lipsticks at the drugstore that look just like it is Mac Lady Danger.

I love a good orange base red and Milani Matte Passion is so close to it!

Wet n Wild Megalast lipstick in Purty Persimmon, Milani Matte Passion, Mac Lady Danger, NYX Indie Flick, Maybelline Vibrant Mandarin, Maybelline Craving Coral

NYX Matte lipstick in Indie Flick and Maybelline Craving Coral are both other great options. Maybelline Vivids in Vibrant Mandarin is a bit more sheer but can be built to a similar color. Wet n Wild Megalast lipstick in Purty Persimmon is more orange.

Sephora Cream Lip Stain in 13 (Marvelous Mauve) VS Stila Liquid Lipstick in Patina

Sephora Cream Lip Stain in 13 (Marvelous Mauve) VS Stila Liquid Lipstick in Patina:

I've been asked so many times to compare these two so here we are! Patina is a hint darker and more purple. Marvelous Mauve is a bit lighter and warmer.

Do you need both? No but if you find one or the other in store BUY IT! It's always out of stock and for a good reason.

Sephora Cream Lip Stain in 13 (Marvelous Mauve) VS Stila Liquid Lipstick in Patina

Colour Pop Lippie Stix in Heart On VS Mac Flat Out Fabulous

Colour Pop Lippie Stix in Heart On VS Mac Flat Out Fabulous:

Mac Flat Out Fabulous is one of my favorite lipsticks! This shade is so unique that it took me quite a while to find a dupe. The closest I found is the Colour Pop Lippie Stick in Heart On.

On my arm it looks darker and a bit more berry. On the lips they look more similar simply because FOF has a Retro Matte finish and they never swatch well on my arm!

Are they perfect dupes? No. Are they close enough that you wouldn't need both? Yes!

Colour Pop Lippie Stix in Heart On VS Mac Flat Out Fabulous

Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Mocha-licious VS Kat Von D everlasting liquid lipstick in Lolita

Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Mocha-licious VS Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita:

Kat Von D Lolita was a tough one. I don't own any liquid lipstick that look like it. I've heard people say that the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Cannes is similar but I strongly disagree. It is the closest liquid lipstick I own to it but it's far from a dupe.

If you don't mind getting a lipstick instead then I recommend checking out the Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Mocha-licious. It is a bit darker brown but it's the closest I have!

Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Mocha-licious, Kat Von D everlasting liquid lipstick in Lolita, NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Cannes.