I have both the NYX and Elf lip oils. I use the NYX for pigment and the look mainly. I use the Elf one more for everyday hydration and a slight tint. I’m dark skinned and I agree Jam Session from elf is really the only color I’d recommend. NYX has more pigment but aren’t as hydrating IMO
I really don’t like the elf lip oils for hydration, but that’s probably because I use jojoba oil on my lips and thought it would be an actual oil not a balm 😅
@@makeupbymonicaafrom another black “girl” you really don’t know how much you’re appreciated. I know that you get a lot of 💩about your content being centered around being brown girl friendly. It’s so many of us who just absolutely adore you for standing up for what you believe in and being a voice for those who don’t get heard. Please keep doing what you do. This is also from a 40 plus shorty (5’3”) and a mom of 4, who’s just starting to learn how to do a full face. Thank you luv🙏🏽❤
I love the elf formulation but you are right about jam session being the only color that shows up. Honey talks is okay ish as a neutral gloss but I wish it showed up for me.
The Desi "brat" look she did recently was sort of similar to what I think a Desi Shego would look like. Such a great look, would love for her to post a selfie in the community tab!
My opinions (I'm white and have very sensitive lips) Milani: Dried my lips, didn't last long, felt closer to lip gloss then I like Elf: one of the only brands that doesn't dry out my lips, doesn't last long, wish the colors were slightly more pigmented, love the applicator Nyx: Not super hydrating, lasts okay, better on a lip color then by itself
love that you aren't afraid to admit when you've changed your mind! that happens all the time, we don't see the faults in a product until really wearing it around for a day
The Nyx ones are my everyday go to. The shade Status Update is gorgeous and looks very bold on my pale self, so that could be another good one to try for folks with darker skin tones.
I’m brown and slightly lighter than Monica and Status Update is one of my favorites! That’s Chic is my absolute top favorite, and I also really like Follow Back. Between those three I have basically all the types of shades that suit my skin tone (warm medium brown) - purple/pink, dusty brownish rose, and orangey with a hint of shimmer. The only one that’s really missing is a true brown, and I think Nyx does have one of those, but that’s also the easiest shade for me to find in other products.
wow for me the elf lip oil stays on so well and for a while. it’s my go to for when i’m going places where i won’t be able to reapply a regular gloss so frequently.
I LOVE the Nyx ones. Mind you, I can’t really afford a lot of makeup, but I have like three shades. I’ve never bought that many shades of anything❤️❤️❤️ Buy that Nyx lip oils, they’re amazing!
I agree with the elf lip oil, I used it more and realized that I didn’t really like it. Most of them look clear on my lips, they leave a sticky residue, and don’t last long on the lips. 😅
I don't care about lip oils (to each their own) but I HAD to comment on your incredible eye look! It's SO cool. Especially the green, multi chrome part. Such a slay.
i'm pale af, but also agree on the elf lip oil. jam session has some pigment, but not a lot. i prefer the milani lip oils and nyx fat lip oil because there's more pigment from them
I AGREE WITH ELF! So many people say that’s the best drugstore lip oil and honestly I’m just not a huge fan. I think it’s just okay. I love the texture of the Milani one but I think NYX has the best overall! It lasts so long!
I tried Elf Jam Session shade. I was disappointed with the pigment on my medium-tan skin but I love the formula. I just use the clear for hydration and as a lip gloss now
I keep seeing really good reviews of the lifter glosses but I can’t get a good sense of the shades from the packaging at all. Do you/anyone else have any recommendations for brown girl friendly shades?
@@celery7094 the three shade I use are stone, taffy and heat. Honestly the shades have good pigment but are still sheer so I think honestly so many of them would be good. I have a dark/deep skin tone and I love all mine.
The fruit fetish oils are 100% AMAZING for their scents though, better than all the others. Minimal pigment for sure, but if you want something shiny and yummy on your lips they are def a fav.
oh wow that is so interesting!! my list would be like- elf love- milani hate- nyx the elf is just okay, i agree that they are not long lasting. i have very pale skin so the pigment is not an issue for me, same with the milani. i love the formula of the milani and it smells and tastes so good. i think that nyx has really pigmented lip oils but i don’t like the texture at all. it’s too sticky and gloopy and i don’t think it’s a lip oil at all, it is definitely more of a thick gloss.
i hated the catrice lip oil too,it was so sticky,leaking and when you put it more than three times (if you are pale) your lips will look bright/neon pink
As a white girl the milani lip oil is beutiful and pigmented but it doesn’t last that long. elf is really good and as she said i kinda liked it for awhile but then i realized it doesn’t last that long. and you can literally NEVER go wrong with the nyx fat lip oils they are so amazing for browns girlies and white girlies💗
I just bought the elf lip oil to sleep in and I love the overnight hydration. For some reason Vaseline breaks my skin out around my mouth when I wear it over night on my lips, don’t know why. I can use it to slug my skincare but when it’s on my lips it just causes problems. I’m a beige girlie, and I like the slight amount of color Elf lip oil adds, I can wear it all night and still be dewy in the morning. Lips looking lush, hydrated and honestly I look cute af going to bed! Definitely wear lip oils to bed, and definitely wear perfume! You’re worth it!
I actually got Jam Session after your initial review of it haha. In terms of pigment, you can't even compare it with the NYX ones (literally my love, I like it better than the Dior one lol) but the formula is nice! And the NYX one is a bit thicker and stickier, so the ELF one is nice for minimal every day :)
I LOOOOVE nyx fat oils! I’ve only ever had newsfeed which is a rich pinkish red and my main which is a good clear. You can pile them on really nicely and they last for hours.
I've only ever used nyx lip oil, it indeed lasts long, sometimes my lips are really dry and nothing but this helps to keep them moisturized. I like the color too, gives nice pink and is so thick and glossy. I use it even more on windy winter days to protect my lips! Rant over lol
why is no one talking about the catrice 😭 it’s incredible. not super pigmented but amazing. glossy, affordable, smells DELICIOUS, lasts a while on the lips. just beautiful.
The Milani one looks more greasy and of course oily and thin. On the other hand hand the Nyx one looks more glossy and moisturizing and love that it has some color to it !!! 🩵🩵🩵🩵
Definitely agree on the Nyx fat oil. I put it on before going to the gym and it’s still on after training for 1-2hrs. It’s also helps my lips from drying out 👌🏻😊
The NYX fat oil was my first lip oil and my own lip product (without being my moms) and I ordered that’s chic because of you, I am also a brown girlie and most shades look very ashy on me but this was one of most beautiful lip shades I have ever tried and it is such a great quality
I literally bought the same two and you’re so right I wouldn’t wear the fruit fetish without it lip liner, but the NYX lip oil kinda hits when it’s raw
I love nyx fat oil, but if you’re looking for hydrating lip gloss this is not the one for you. Nyx fat oil is lip plumping, but you can’t tell during wear it feels like a normal lip gloss. After it dries down your lips will be tinted with the shade, and I love that. Yeah nyx fat oil feels like lip gloss.
Would you ever consider getting some resuable fake skin to swatch colors on? I know your focus is on make up for people with medium complexions, but I love your looks and it would be really helpful to have an idea before I go to shop. I'm pale af, but I'm sure darker skinned people would appreciate it, too
I have tried the Nyx and Juvia's Place lip oils. I prefer Juvia's Place for the moisture and Nyx for the color. I think Nyx is a good balance between an oil and a gloss.
I have both the NYX and Elf lip oils. I use the NYX for pigment and the look mainly. I use the Elf one more for everyday hydration and a slight tint. I’m dark skinned and I agree Jam Session from elf is really the only color I’d recommend. NYX has more pigment but aren’t as hydrating IMO
This is a great TLDR I agree I use a lip balm under the nyx
@@makeupbymonicaa what does TLDR mean
@@its_brutal_out_here347 it means "Too long; Didn't read," meaning it's a summary of a longer, more contextualized explanation.
I really don’t like the elf lip oils for hydration, but that’s probably because I use jojoba oil on my lips and thought it would be an actual oil not a balm 😅
@@makeupbymonicaa The NYX Fat Oil used to be marketed as a lipgloss… They used the same formula and just repackaged it as a lip oil.
Omg I love you're videos so much you help everyone so much!❤
🥹 always happy to help
Omg thank you
@@makeupbymonicaafrom another black “girl” you really don’t know how much you’re appreciated. I know that you get a lot of 💩about your content being centered around being brown girl friendly. It’s so many of us who just absolutely adore you for standing up for what you believe in and being a voice for those who don’t get heard. Please keep doing what you do. This is also from a 40 plus shorty (5’3”) and a mom of 4, who’s just starting to learn how to do a full face. Thank you luv🙏🏽❤
I love the elf formulation but you are right about jam session being the only color that shows up. Honey talks is okay ish as a neutral gloss but I wish it showed up for me.
omfg my fear when i saw the nyx fat oil in your hand, i was sooo scared you were gonna hate it but it's literally the prettiest most pigmented lip oil
i thought the same!!
When you had the NYX one on only your top lip, it was giving Shego from Kim Possible. Now I need a brown girl Shego cosplay!!!
The Desi "brat" look she did recently was sort of similar to what I think a Desi Shego would look like. Such a great look, would love for her to post a selfie in the community tab!
Thx for always being honest and helping us to choose which product is good for us ❤❤❤
Always!! ❤ Ty for supporting my content
My opinions (I'm white and have very sensitive lips)
Milani: Dried my lips, didn't last long, felt closer to lip gloss then I like
Elf: one of the only brands that doesn't dry out my lips, doesn't last long, wish the colors were slightly more pigmented, love the applicator
Nyx: Not super hydrating, lasts okay, better on a lip color then by itself
tysm for the review
The NYX shade you put on went really well with the eye look you have! ❤
love that you aren't afraid to admit when you've changed your mind! that happens all the time, we don't see the faults in a product until really wearing it around for a day
PLEASE KEEP ON DOING THIS I love one you review lip products
The Nyx ones are my everyday go to. The shade Status Update is gorgeous and looks very bold on my pale self, so that could be another good one to try for folks with darker skin tones.
I’m brown and slightly lighter than Monica and Status Update is one of my favorites! That’s Chic is my absolute top favorite, and I also really like Follow Back.
Between those three I have basically all the types of shades that suit my skin tone (warm medium brown) - purple/pink, dusty brownish rose, and orangey with a hint of shimmer. The only one that’s really missing is a true brown, and I think Nyx does have one of those, but that’s also the easiest shade for me to find in other products.
wow for me the elf lip oil stays on so well and for a while. it’s my go to for when i’m going places where i won’t be able to reapply a regular gloss so frequently.
I thought the same thing about the elf; I can't wait to try the NYX. Thank you!😊
Nyx is FIREE
Don’t waste your money. I bought it falling for the hype.
Love your videos ❤ u speak up for brown girl needs.. Really really appreciate it❤
The eye makeup thoughhh 😍✨ it’s so pretty!!
I am ADDICTED to the milani lip oils omg
This eye shadow is the coolest thing ever
Milani one in agave tree shade is so good and it has pigment too
Milani is a MUST-HAVE. I use the powder blush and it's so pretty!
Girl you looking incredible!!! I love this dramatic colorful eye makeup! We need more ! And your hair ! Stunning
I LOVE the Nyx ones. Mind you, I can’t really afford a lot of makeup, but I have like three shades. I’ve never bought that many shades of anything❤️❤️❤️
Buy that Nyx lip oils, they’re amazing!
I agree with the elf lip oil, I used it more and realized that I didn’t really like it. Most of them look clear on my lips, they leave a sticky residue, and don’t last long on the lips. 😅
My favorite drugstore lip gloss/oil is the essence one! It’s so cheap and good with a nice shade range
Do blush next please!!😊
What is the green eye shadow??? gorgeous
THE EYE LOOK!!! ❤👏👏
I don't care about lip oils (to each their own) but I HAD to comment on your incredible eye look! It's SO cool. Especially the green, multi chrome part. Such a slay.
the nyx fat lip oil is sooo good!! i use the shade supermodel, its so pigmented and lasts a decent amount of time too!!!!
The eyes are giving Luna moth Omg love
I love your eye makeup omfg
Thank you for being honest, you are the first makeup influencer I have followed since Michelle Pham
Would love if you did one on drug store lip pencils pls! Much love ❤
i'm pale af, but also agree on the elf lip oil. jam session has some pigment, but not a lot. i prefer the milani lip oils and nyx fat lip oil because there's more pigment from them
I AGREE WITH ELF! So many people say that’s the best drugstore lip oil and honestly I’m just not a huge fan. I think it’s just okay. I love the texture of the Milani one but I think NYX has the best overall! It lasts so long!
these are so helpful please make more !
That eye look is 🔥
I tried Elf Jam Session shade. I was disappointed with the pigment on my medium-tan skin but I love the formula. I just use the clear for hydration and as a lip gloss now
The Maybelline lifter glosses are my new favorite. The shade range is amazing and I swear they keep my lips hydrated all day.
I keep seeing really good reviews of the lifter glosses but I can’t get a good sense of the shades from the packaging at all. Do you/anyone else have any recommendations for brown girl friendly shades?
@@celery7094 the three shade I use are stone, taffy and heat. Honestly the shades have good pigment but are still sheer so I think honestly so many of them would be good. I have a dark/deep skin tone and I love all mine.
@@celery7094 literally try a shade you think would be pretty and you'll miss likely enjoy it!
U should try lovechild by masaba.. its an indian brand.. the colors are brown skin friendly... especially made for brown skin...
Your eyeshadow is amazing in this clip!!! ❤
Can you do a video of the best lip liners that last for a while please from the drugstore. Love your videos
I'd like to see one about lip liners for brown girls. I'm tired of MAC chestnut. It just darkens everything.
your eye makeup slays as always! you look like a butterfly!
Your eye look is INSANE!!!
I love your eye makeup. You are so creative and just ate. You know how to beat it girl
Hi Monica ur videos have helped me si much as a black girl ❤ thank you
Can make a video on which are the best fall lip shades for brown girls plz plz plz ❤😊
Yes PLEASE 🙏🏽
The fruit fetish oils are 100% AMAZING for their scents though, better than all the others. Minimal pigment for sure, but if you want something shiny and yummy on your lips they are def a fav.
Your eyeshadow is beautiful! Wow!😍
oh wow that is so interesting!!
my list would be
like- elf
love- milani
hate- nyx
the elf is just okay, i agree that they are not long lasting. i have very pale skin so the pigment is not an issue for me, same with the milani. i love the formula of the milani and it smells and tastes so good. i think that nyx has really pigmented lip oils but i don’t like the texture at all. it’s too sticky and gloopy and i don’t think it’s a lip oil at all, it is definitely more of a thick gloss.
why is nobody talking about how GORGEOUS her eyeshadow looks 😭🫶
because it doesn’t..???
i hated the catrice lip oil too,it was so sticky,leaking and when you put it more than three times (if you are pale) your lips will look bright/neon pink
i love the elf lip oils. they are my fav! The nyx ones are a bit too sticky for my liking, but I'm beginning to warm up to them.
omg you hating the elf lip oils hurt me a bit lmao I love them so much and use them every day
This eye makeup is so cool
As a white girl the milani lip oil is beutiful and pigmented but it doesn’t last that long.
elf is really good and as she said i kinda liked it for awhile but then i realized it doesn’t last that long. and you can literally NEVER go wrong with the nyx fat lip oils they are so amazing for browns girlies and white girlies💗
I agree! The elf lip oils are good but they are not long lasting sadly :(
I LOVE THE E.L.F LIP OILS THEY ARE SOOOO GOOD HAVE U TRIED THE SQUEEZE ME LIP BALM
i bought the nyx one recently and i loooved it, i’ll probably buy like two more shades next time i go to rossman 😅
I was really curious about your opinion about the NYX lip oil because I absolutely love it (I hot that berry shade is gorgeous) 😂
Girl you have me CONVINCED! I love NYX anyway OH OH OH what I would love to see is the NyX Buttermelt Blush!!! hugs
I just bought the elf lip oil to sleep in and I love the overnight hydration. For some reason Vaseline breaks my skin out around my mouth when I wear it over night on my lips, don’t know why. I can use it to slug my skincare but when it’s on my lips it just causes problems.
I’m a beige girlie, and I like the slight amount of color Elf lip oil adds, I can wear it all night and still be dewy in the morning. Lips looking lush, hydrated and honestly I look cute af going to bed! Definitely wear lip oils to bed, and definitely wear perfume! You’re worth it!
You should try the essence lip oils ! They are amazing ! New sub !
I actually got Jam Session after your initial review of it haha. In terms of pigment, you can't even compare it with the NYX ones (literally my love, I like it better than the Dior one lol) but the formula is nice! And the NYX one is a bit thicker and stickier, so the ELF one is nice for minimal every day :)
Please do blushes next
Those eyes! I need to try the nyx one ❤
Girl are we just expected to ignore the absolute masterpiece on your eyes?
Id love to see you review drugstore mascara
I'm obsessed with this eye look!!! Can we get a tutorial please. Or at least a product breakdown. 🖤
I LOOOOVE nyx fat oils! I’ve only ever had newsfeed which is a rich pinkish red and my main which is a good clear. You can pile them on really nicely and they last for hours.
I LIVE for how the NYX oils look, but hate the smell!!
Can you do one for foundations at sephora? Love your videos! 🫶🏼
Love the NYX lip oils and corrector stick
I've only ever used nyx lip oil, it indeed lasts long, sometimes my lips are really dry and nothing but this helps to keep them moisturized. I like the color too, gives nice pink and is so thick and glossy. I use it even more on windy winter days to protect my lips! Rant over lol
the nyx ones smell really nice
My fav look yet😍
I dislike nyx pink lip oil, because it colors my lips neon pink after few touch ups, but I love the orange one!
why is no one talking about the catrice 😭 it’s incredible. not super pigmented but amazing. glossy, affordable, smells DELICIOUS, lasts a while on the lips. just beautiful.
The Milani one looks more greasy and of course oily and thin. On the other hand hand the Nyx one looks more glossy and moisturizing and love that it has some color to it !!! 🩵🩵🩵🩵
Definitely agree on the Nyx fat oil. I put it on before going to the gym and it’s still on after training for 1-2hrs. It’s also helps my lips from drying out 👌🏻😊
I love the elf formula the Milani is more like a gloss and too heavily scented.
Please do drugstore mascaras. So many I’ve tried. So many disappointments. Help please!
I’ve tried the NYX one but just found it too sticky for me. It looks so good on you though❤
Been using the next ones since they dropped! The only lip product I buy over and over.
I'm black and I love the elf lip oil! But everyone's entitled to their own opinions! ❤
The NYX fat oil was my first lip oil and my own lip product (without being my moms) and I ordered that’s chic because of you, I am also a brown girlie and most shades look very ashy on me but this was one of most beautiful lip shades I have ever tried and it is such a great quality
I was debating between the elf and the nyx one and thank god, I choose nyx 😭
I literally bought the same two and you’re so right I wouldn’t wear the fruit fetish without it lip liner, but the NYX lip oil kinda hits when it’s raw
i've been watching you so much i correctly guessed which ones you'd love, hate and like
I have the elf ones and they really do not give as pigments as it looks but the nyx ones are my favourite
Drugstore concealer next pls
Lip liners
Brow gels
Cream contours plzzzzz 🎀
I love nyx fat oil, but if you’re looking for hydrating lip gloss this is not the one for you. Nyx fat oil is lip plumping, but you can’t tell during wear it feels like a normal lip gloss. After it dries down your lips will be tinted with the shade, and I love that. Yeah nyx fat oil feels like lip gloss.
🎉🎉 Thanks, Monica, for all that you do for us Dark skin Beautiful.🎉🎉 Love your Vlogs very much.🎉🎉❤
Would you ever consider getting some resuable fake skin to swatch colors on? I know your focus is on make up for people with medium complexions, but I love your looks and it would be really helpful to have an idea before I go to shop. I'm pale af, but I'm sure darker skinned people would appreciate it, too
I have tried the Nyx and Juvia's Place lip oils. I prefer Juvia's Place for the moisture and Nyx for the color. I think Nyx is a good balance between an oil and a gloss.
Cream blush next or cream eyeshadow (one n done)
I tried the elf ones and have three of them but honestly they suck! Will try the nyx ones
100% agree with you!
I have like 3 of the nyx fat oils, i love them.