MAC Shadesticks vs. NYX color sticks

tuna_fish · 01-01-2008, 12:51 PM

Has anyone tried both of these? I've tried NYX a few times, but I haven't formed an opinion. I haven't tried a shadestick, but I heard on here that they're being D/C. Are they worth it? Opinions? Other sticks that work well? Thanks.

***StereoXGirl*** · 01-01-2008, 01:04 PM

My shadesticks were a little more pigmented than the NYX, but the shadesticks got all dried out. Maybe that's because they were a mini-set that I got over a year ago...

Either way, the NYX jumbo eye pencils work fine...and they're really good for the price.

***breathless*** · 01-01-2008, 06:54 PM

i tried neither of them, but i'd like to get all, or most of the nyx jumbo pencils.
i'm wondering how you sharpen them though. lol.

tuna_fish · 01-01-2008, 07:12 PM

NYX sells a sharpener that has a hole big enough for them. I'm sure other brands do, as well.

***Faith-Abigail*** · 01-01-2008, 07:31 PM

I keep wanting to try the NYX jumbo eye pencils...I hear really good things about them.

econ34 · 01-01-2008, 10:23 PM

i love shadesticks, mostly the lighter shades. they're great bases. i didn't hear they were discontinuing them

***Nick007*** · 01-02-2008, 07:25 AM

I have some of the jumbo pencils, but have not personaly tried them, my friend bought 1 from me, and she must have really liked it, cause she ordered a whole bunch more! She says they go on really easy.

pyxystixx · 01-02-2008, 08:01 AM

I tried the NYX "Milk" Pencil and it went on smooth. I haven't used it though. However I have used their eyeshadows and they are wonderful so I think the pencils will be just as good. I just ordered some of their mascara YAY!!!

***MissPout*** · 01-02-2008, 08:25 AM

Don't tried MAC shadesticks but i want to

Originally Posted by breathless

i tried neither of them, but i'd like to get all, or most of the nyx jumbo pencils.
i'm wondering how you sharpen them though. lol.

Same Problem here!

I don't have a NYX Jumbo Pencil but a 3 in 1 Jumbo Pencil from Astor and dont know how ti sharpen them. Thats the reason why i don't got some NYX Jumbo Pencil

***reesesilverstar*** · 01-02-2008, 08:33 AM

Ok guys, I just placed an order for 5 of these babies on the NYX website. Should arrive in a week. So I'll keep you posted how it goes!

01-02-2008, 08:51 AM

I have the NYX jumbo eyeshadow pencil in cottage cheese. Maybe it's this color, but it creased really badly when I tried using it as a base..=(

***reesesilverstar*** · 02-16-2008, 04:20 PM

Review comin' soon on NYX jumbo pencils!

Need to find cable to upload photos... beat with, plz

***StereoXGirl*** · 02-16-2008, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by chococat123

I have the NYX jumbo eyeshadow pencil in cottage cheese. Maybe it's this color, but it creased really badly when I tried using it as a base..=(

Make sure you only use a thin layer! Creams have a tendency of creasing if you use too much. I've been using "milk" regularly as a base for the past couple of weeks, and it works great.

amanda1210 · 02-16-2008, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by tuna_fish

NYX sells a sharpener that has a hole big enough for them. I'm sure other brands do, as well.

OMG i was wondering how on earth I could sharpen that damn thing. I swear i used mine ONCE, as soon as i pressed the pencil against my eyelid the whole pencil tip FELL OFF and i was soooo annoyed that i just threw the "cheap sh*t" away which is why i figured it broke since i didnt even press hard at all. And i like the mac shadesticks WAY better.

***brewgrl*** · 02-16-2008, 07:39 PM

Laurie (Nick007) sent me a pink jumbo stick as a gift with my purchase, haven't tried it yet, but will right now! hold on a mo....
okay- back... i like it. went on smooth, blended easily. put on a pink shadow on top, looked good. wiped it all off, came off fine as well.

Maui_Princess · 02-19-2008, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by StereoXGirl

My shadesticks were a little more pigmented than the NYX, but the shadesticks got all dried out. Maybe that's because they were a mini-set that I got over a year ago...

Either way, the NYX jumbo eye pencils work fine...and they're really good for the price.

I agree about the shadsticks getting dried out. Mine did also, and the NYX pencils go on smooth with little to no pressure on your lids. Where as my MAC S/T need to be pushed on to the lids.

***GlossyAbby*** · 02-19-2008, 04:51 AM

I haveo nly used mac s/t and they are pretty good.. I like the neutral colors b/c they cna really chnge the look of an eye shadow

***krazykid90*** · 02-19-2008, 06:44 AM

I've only tried shadesticks, I cannot find NYX products anywhere! I guess I'll have to do an online buy to give them a try

Jennifer2k89 · 02-19-2008, 01:44 PM

Krazykid90, do you have an Ulta around your place? If you do, then they have it there. If not, then I guess you're going to have to look online because NYX doesn't distribute their stuff to many company.

***love2482*** · 02-19-2008, 02:02 PM

I've only used the shadesticks, and I've noticed they tend to dry up and become difficult to use.