NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Review and Swatches

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NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Review and Swatches

I have been loving the new launches from NYX so I was really excited to try the NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stains which really remind of the YSL Glossy Stains that I used to be addicted to back in the day. Here’s the lowdown with photos and swatches.

What is NYX Lip IV?

What is NYX Lip IV?
What is NYX Lip IV?
  • Hydrating gloss stain
  • Designed with water-breaking technology
  • Unique sensorial, lip-refreshing feel
  • Vinyl-like wet-look glossy finish
  • Can be left shiny or blotted away to leave a stain
  • Drip-shaped doe-foot to easily define lip line
  • Available in 16 shades

NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Shades and Swatches

There are 16 shades in the full collection. I have 6 shades to show you:

NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Swatches
NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Swatches

Here are the swatches as a stain although having tested a couple of the shades, I find the stain to be more intense on the lips:

NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Swatches of stain no gloss
NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Swatches of stain no gloss

My Review

NYX Lip IV in 08 Dripping In Rose
NYX Lip IV in 08 Dripping In Rose

What makes these really great is that, not only are they a super glossy lip colour, but when the gloss has faded away, you are left with a really long lasting stain. As I said at the top, they really remind me the YSL Glossy Stain, especially the Water Pop variety which has a similar watery sensation on the lips.

As a more recent comparison, there is some similarity between the NYX Lip IV and the Rare Beauty Lip Oils. NYX has thicker, glossier, water-like consistency, but both formulas stain the lips in a very similar way. I think that the NYX formula is potentially more hydrating.

If you want to check out the Rare Beauty ones, read: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil UK Review and Swatches.

There’s a pretty impressive shade collection and all the ones I have are super wearable, especially as a stain. I do find that the thick gloss texture can get on your teeth after you have first applied it, but I am inclined to think that this is a me problem!

Once the gloss has gone and a stain is left, I like to top up with a clear gloss or balm. I am currently obsessed with the Sephora Lift & Firm Plumping Lip Balm* which you can get 20% off of with code REALLYREESPH.

If you’re looking for a lip gloss-lip stain hybrid, I don’t really think you can go wrong with these. My favourite shades so far are 02 Hydra Honey, 07 Bubblegum Burst and 08 Drippin in Rose.

Where to buy them

The NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss is £10.99 (although check links for offers) and available now via the links below:

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Polynucleotide Eyes with Faded Skin Part 1

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hey hey everyone! How you doing? We are officially more than half way through March already and I cant believe it! Still next month is my birthday month so the countdown is real!

Today’s post will an update on my under eye treatment journey! If you havent checked out my previous post detailing my plans and concerns, you can check it out here

So I decided to start my journey with polynucleotide eyes. I had 3 consultations in feb with different clinics and all 3 recommended this treatment. I decided to get them had at Faded Skin as this place is based in south London and I had seen all good reviews. Tashana the owner is qualified too.

I also decided to start with 2 sessions, take a break to see any benefits at all before I did any more. I know they recommend 3 or 4 to start with but there are also suggestions that you can see results after 1 treatment. I didn’t want to go through 3-4 sessions without proof of benefits from at least 2 sessions! The issue with polynucleotides though is that it takes a few weeks before you see any results so I had already prepared myself mentally for this.

At the time of writing this post, Im actually 2 weeks post 1st session but by the time this is published I would have done my 2nd session.

TW- bloody pictures!

Prep for 1st session

The prep for the 1st session is very simple, no eye cream/ makeup 48 hours prior, but I gave myself an extra day just incase. My 1st session was on 22nd Feb. After arrival, numbing cream was applied and waited about 10 mins for it to work. I’m sorry but that numbing cream did absolutely NOTHING! NADA LOL. I would say my pain tolerance level is medium maybe a 5.5/10 but I found this painful! I would rate this a 7.9/10 personally but the treatment is done in about 10-15 mins so at least it was quick!

Post treatment

The tiny bumps and swelling started to reduce and after 2 hours by at least 85% . I didn’t feel any stinging and I didn’t have any reaction afterwards. Aftercare is pretty simple, I didn’t touch/let water around my eye area for 24 hours because of the open wounds. Didn’t sleep on my face or wear any makeup/ eye cream. By day 3 though I was able to go back to my usual routine. I did have some bruising on one eye, this was still present by day 10 but since then it fully healed.

Ive been taking progress pictures and looking at my eye area now I really dont see much of a difference! Im writing this post after 2 weeks of my 1st treatment but I’m aware that polynucleotides do take a while before you see results, some people see results right away but others have to wait weeks. By the time this post goes up, I would have had my 2nd treatment. I’m looking forward to that and I will come up with an update after that too.

I have worn makeup since my treatment and whilst my under eye area looked much better, I don’t know if its all down to the treatment because I also used the Bobbi Brown under eye primer for the 1st time (I LOVE the face base). I’m looking forward to my next treatment and hopefully I start to see some results

You can read up on polynucleotides for more info on the exact treatment if you’re interest. This treatment isn’t new on the scene, its been around for some time.

take care of yourself

catch you laterrr

Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ Review

 
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25 Mar 2025 (Updated: 24 Mar 2025)

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Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ Review

As an avid high protection sunscreen fan, I was keen to test out the Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50. Here’s what you need to know with before and after photos.

Is Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50 mineral or chemical?

Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+
Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+

The Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ is a mineral sunscreen product:

  • Lightweight serum-sunscreen hybrid
  • Newly reformulated SPF 50 Glow Drops
  • Now with a rosy-peach hue
  • Designed to blend seamlessly into all skin tones
  • Doesn’t leave a white cast
  • Packed with 6+ Ayurvedic actives like Centella and Liquorice Root
  • Hydrates, soothes, and brightens
  • Suitable acne prone, sensitive and dry to oily skins
  • Protects the skin from 99% of UV radiation
  • Reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation
  • Boosts collagen production

Key Ingredients

Zinc Oxide 12% – mineral skin protectant to provide protection against the full spectrum of UVA and UVB rays

Centella – provides intense hydration and helps increase collagen productions

Allantoin – calms and moisturises the skin

Licorice Root – soothes the skin

Niacinamide – helps to balance acne prone skin

Rosemary – helps to heal the skin barrier

Vitamin E – provides antioxidant protection and soothes skin

Before & After Photos

Here’s the before photo:

Before Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+
Before

And here’s a photo with the glow drops applied to my skin:

After Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+
After

My Review

Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ texture
Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ texture

I think this is a really nice sunscreen and I like how it applies more like skincare rather than a typical SPF. It has a really nice peachy tint, that’s completely invisible on my complexion, and it takes no work at all to blend in seamlessly.

It feels light and hydrating, and it isn’t overly dewy or greasy looking, which makes it a really good base for makeup. As far as I can tell, there’s zero white cast and this should work really well on a wide range of skin tones.

It gives the skin a really nice glow but it’s nothing over the top, which can sometimes be a downside of sunscreen with a high SPF. It sits nicely under makeup and I found that my foundation applied nicely on top of it, and didn’t slip and slide around.

Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ packaging
Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ packaging

The packaging looks really cute and comes in a dropper style bottle with a pipette. The only downside of this is that some of the formula drips around the neck of the bottle when you replace the dropper. While pipettes are fun for application, I generally don’t think they are that practical and I prefer the squeezy tube style packaging of the new sunscreen products from Ultra Violette and KOSAS. For more information on those read:

  • Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Review & Swatches
  • Ultra Violette Future Fluid SPF 50+ Superlight Mineral Skinscreen Review

All in all, I think this is a really nice high protection mineral sunscreen and I am very happy to keep it in my rotation.

Where to buy it

The Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ is £32 for 30ml. You can get 20% off via my code REALLYREESPH via the following link:

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NEOM Great Day Exfoliating Hand Wash Review

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NEOM just did a major upgrade to their hand care collection and not only is the product really gorgeous, they are making new strides in sustainability and recycling. Here’s what you need to know about the NEOM Great Day Exfoliating Hand Wash.

What is NEOM Great Day Exfoliating Hand Wash?

NEOM Great Day Exfoliating Hand Wash
NEOM Great Day Exfoliating Hand Wash
  • Gentle exfoliating handwash featuring 100% natural fragrances
  • Packaged in 100% recyclable bottle designed to be refilled and reused
  • Luxurious formula works to cleanse, soften, and replenish
  • Uses a blend of 7 essential oils, including wild mint and mandarin

Key Ingredients

Olive Stone Exfoliator – promotes smooth-looking skin

Perlite Scrub Particles – volcanic mineral that exfoliates and brightens the skin

Orange Peel – gently exfoliates and is naturally rich in antioxidants

Aloe Vera – to soothe the skin

My Review

I am a big fan of NEOM and I am always partial to an exfoliating handwash as not only do they make skin super smooth, I just think they go a bit further when it comes to actually making sure your hands are clean.

What’s especially nice about the NEOM Great Day Exfoliating Hand Wash is that the exfoliating beads are super smooth and gentle, so you get a thorough cleanse without feeling that it’s too much.

NEOM Great Day Exfoliating Hand Wash texture
NEOM Great Day Exfoliating Hand Wash texture

The Great Day scent is gorgeous. The mint and mandarin combo is really lovely – it fresh and bright and really motivating. The formula is nice and hydrating and doesn’t strip the skin at all, plus it leaves your skin beautifully fragrant.

The matching Hand Lotion is also lovely and is light enough to slap on and then get on with whatever you are doing. It sinks in really quickly, which is important for me because I spend a lot of time on my laptop.

NEOM Great Day Exfoliating Hand Wash refill
NEOM Great Day Exfoliating Hand Wash refill

The packaging is excellent. It is fully recyclable, including the actual pump, which is an industry first. Plus you can buy a big refill pouch* which is also recyclable. Brands have been doing refills for a while now, but often the pouch itself can’t be recycled. So this is another major win for NEOM.

And as well as being recyclable, the packaging also looks super chic, and they really are as lovely to look at as they are to use.

Another NEOM favourite of mine is their mini pod. For more info on that read: NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini Waterless Essential Oil Diffuser Review.

Where to buy it

The NEOM Great Day Exfoliating Hand Wash is £25 and available now via the links below:

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