NYX On The Rise Volume Liftscara

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is given to me. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.

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On May 17, 2019 I attended PopSugar and NYX So LA Summer House. I was fortunate to receive a swag bag.

Here are the products I received. I already reviewed NYX Filler Instinct Plumping Lip Polish in Cheap Fills (bottom middle). For this post, I will review the mascara from NYX on the middle.

Product Review: NYX On The Rise Volume Liftscara

Where to purchase: ULTA, CVS, Target, and online at nyxcosmetics.com
Price: $11 for 0.33 fl oz/ 10 mL

Made in Italy

Description from the package: Elevate Your Expectations. Featuring an innovative applicator shape, the part-hourglass, part-rounded brush delivers high drama, intense volume and serious elevation in matte black color.
Ingredients:
AQUA / WATER / EAU, SYNTHETIC BEESWAX, POLYETHYLENE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, POLYURETHANE-35, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ORYZA SATIVA CERA / RICE BRAN WAX, STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, POLYBUTENE, VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER, COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA / CARNAUBA WAX / CIRE DE CARNAUBA, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES.
Thoughts: When I received this deluxe sample, I honestly did not think much about it. I wasn't expecting a lot, but at the same time, I wasn't expecting anything.

Here's a closer look at the wand.

Here's how it looks on my lashes from the top view.

Here's how it looks on my lashes from a different angle.

Now for my overall opinion... First of all, there's no noticeable scent while using. I just sniffed the product and it smells like Play-Doh. I don't know if it's a good or bad thing, but it doesn't bother me whatsoever. Secondly, I don't own the full-size. I received a deluxe sample. From what I can tell from the website, it looks like same packaging but in a smaller version. I will only talk about the deluxe sample. With that said, it's well-made and sturdy. It's made out of thick plastic. The top is also sturdy. I can feel a tight seal when I open and close. I cannot see it open or break unless you are rough with the packaging. For this reason, it's travel-friendly. It's small enough to throw in your purse, bag, and even your pocket. It's also small enough to hold with one hand. The wand is interesting. It depends on how you look at it. When I look at it from one angle, it looks like a round wand where the longest is in the middle like the picture above. When I turn the wand about 45 degrees, the ends are longer and the middle is shorter. The wand is also made out rubber-ish plastic. When I initially started using this mascara, it would hit my skin on the lids and it kind of hurts from the poke. After couple of usage, I was more careful and it did not hit my skin whatsoever. Basically, it was a learning curve how I used the mascara. Other than that, it would coat the lashes easily from root to tip. Third, the consistency is creamy and medium. It's not too thick that it's hard to coat the lashes. It's also not too thin that it marks the skin. It's a good consistency. With that said, it's easy to use. I just coat from the roots to the tip concentrating more so on the tips. Since I have straight Asian lashes, a lot of non-waterproof mascaras weigh the lashes down. You do not have to worry about that with this particular mascara! My lashes don't even fall a little bit. It keeps the curl whatsoever. I find that pretty impressive! It also gives me volume. My lashes look fuller, but not to the point that it looks like false lashes. It looks like real lashes with volume and length. Also, the lashes do not bunch up. It's separated like how real lashes are supposed to look like. Lastly, my lashes look good at the end of the day. It looks like how I first applied. It did not fall, smudge, or even fade. I'm glad I got this product. It's a great mascara that gives you volume and length. I also love that it's not waterproof. It is easily removable.

Pros:
* No noticeable scent while using.
* Well-made and sturdy packaging.
* Sturdy top; can feel a tight seal when you open and close.
* Travel-friendly.
* Easy to hold with one hand.
* Interesting wand; different look at different angles.
* Easily coats from root to tip.
* Creamy and medium consistency.
* Easy to use.
* Lashes do not fall; keeps the curl.
* Gives volume.
* Lashes do not bunch up; keeps it separate.
* Does not smudge.
* Does not fade.
* Not waterproof; easily removable.
* Lasts all day.
* Cruelty-free.

Cons:
* The poke from the wand kind of hurts.

Would repurchase: Yes.
Rating:  4/5 Tobey's Paws


Other NYX products reviewed/swatch:

Butter Lipsticks

Fun Size

Pops

Chunky Dunk Hydrating Lippie

Pink Bikini
Filler Instinct Plumping Lip Polish
Cheap Fills

Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick

Soft-Spoken
Luv Out Loud Liquid Lipstick
Brave
Brilliant
Confident
Extraordinary
Fearless
Passionate
Macaron Lippie
Violet
Ombre Blush
Strictly Chic

Ombre Lip Duo

Rags & Riches
Strobe of Genius Illuminating Palette

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is given to me. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.