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Since its 1999 launch, NYX has been a standout brand not just in the drugstore makeup category but in the entire cosmetics industry. Founder Toni Ko named it after Nyx, Greek goddess of the night, but the product selection spans far beyond evening glam. According to makeup artist Analisa Marie, NYX has many excellent go-tos for every step of your makeup routine, from primer and concealer to mascara and lip color. Plus, she says, "They're cruelty-free!"
Byrdie Researched & Approved
Our best overall pick is NYX Professional Makeup Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer, an invaluable product that helps extend the wear of foundation, concealer, blush, and contour while hydrating the skin and giving a smooth, satin finish. We also love NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Concealer Serum, a hybrid serum-skin tint that helps cover imperfections for a flawless complexion.
We conducted hours of research on the best NYX products to complete your stash, evaluating them on results and performance, as well as any cool, fun features that make them makeup artist-worthy picks. We tried out a couple top-rated, fan favorites, our testers trying products weeks at a time and noting a product’s wear, finish, coverage, ease of application, and any extra features. So, what are the holy grails? You'll find them all here.
Ahead, find the best NYX Professional Makeup Products.
NYX Angel Veil Lightweight Skin Perfecting Vegan Primer
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Ulta
Smoothing and hydratng
Suitable for all skin types
MUA-recommended
Doesn't dry quickly
Marie gives Angel Veil her stamp of approval. This lightweight primer hydrates your skin without adding shine, delivering a smooth, uniform canvas and leaving a stunning satin finish in its wake.
Price at time of publish: $17
Finish: Satin | Size: 1 ounce | Byrdie Clean: Yes
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Concealer Serum
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Ulta
For face and body
Hydrating
MUA-recommended
Doesn't fully cover imperfections
We love a good hybrid product, and this concealer-serum combo doesn't disappoint. A favorite of Marie's, it can be used all over your body to cover redness, hide imperfections, and create more even-toned skin. The hydrating formula is also great for dry patches.
Price at time of publish: $11 for Sand
Coverage: Medium | Finish: Natural | Shades: 13 | Byrdie Clean: Yes
NYX Professional Makeup Total Control Drop Foundation
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Target
Easy to blend
Transfer-resistant
Diverse shade range
Contains PEGs
This affordable foundation earned a 4.5 out of 5 overall score from our home tester, who liked the buildable formula and natural-looking satin finish. Available in a diverse range of 30 shades, the liquid is super easy to blend and stays put for up to 12 hours.
Price at time of publish: $7.53
Coverage: Buildable | Finish: Natural/satin | Shades: 30 | Byrdie Clean: No
What Our Testers Say
"From the satin finish to the customizable coverage and all-day wear, this product is all I want and more in a drugstore foundation. It holds its own against higher-priced dropper formulas, but at a fraction of the price.” —Stephanie Montes, Product Tester
NYX Professional Makeup HD Photogenic Concealer Wand
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Ulta
Easy to blend
Non-comedogenic
Color-correcting shades
May settle into creases
NYX makes one of the best budget-friendly concealers. Available in 22 shades, including a few color-correctors, HD Studio is an easy-to-blend cream offering medium-to-full coverage. The lightweight formula is also oil-free and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog your pores.
Price at time of publish: $6
Coverage: Medium-to-full | Finish: Natural | Shades: 22 | Byrdie Clean: Yes
NYX Professional Makeup Highlight & Contour Cream Pro Palette
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Amazon
Versatile
Buildable pigment
Refillable
Not long-lasting
This multi-use palette comes with eight shades for contouring, highlighting, bronzing, brightening, shading, and sculpting. Though it's not the longest-lasting, we like that the powder offers buildable pigment and blends beautifully on its own or over cream makeup. The pans are also removable and refillable, so you can mix and match with singles.
Price at time of publish: $25
Type: Powder | Shades: 8 | Byrdie Clean: Yes
NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop Mattifying Powder
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Ulta
Absorbs oil
Non-cakey
MUA-recommended
Not ideal for dry skin
Marie is a fan of Can't Stop Won't Stop, and it's easy to see the appeal. This mattifying pressed powder addresses uneven texture while instantly soaking up oil and grease from your T-zone and anywhere else you want to reduce shine. The super-fine formula promises not to dry out your skin and leaves you with a smooth, non-cakey finish.
Price at time of publish: $9.25 for Caramel
Coverage: Sheer | Shades: 12 | Byrdie Clean: Yes
NYX Professional Makeup Sweet Cheeks Soft Cheek Tint
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Ulta
Highly pigmented
Easy to blend
Doe-foot applicator
Easy to apply too much
Sweet Cheeks is one of our favorite drugstore cream blushes. A little of the highly pigmented mousse goes a long way, so it's easy to overdo it. But if you start with just a dot or two, you'll see how beautifully it blends into a soft flush of color.
Price at time of publish: $9.50
Type: Cream | Coverage: Buildable | Shades: 6 | Byrdie Clean: Yes
NYX Professional Makeup Tame & Frame Tinted Eyebrow Pomade
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Ulta
Shapes brow hairs
Smudge-resistant
Waterproof
Contains PEGs
Applicator sold separately
A budget-friendly product to rival the famous Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow, this eyebrow pomade deposits natural-looking color right where you need it while helping shape your arches. The waxy formula goes on smooth and won't clump within your hairs, plus it's waterproof and smudge-resistant for several hours.
Price at time of publish: $8.50 for Black
Shades: 5 | Waterproof: Yes | Byrdie Clean: No
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Multitasking Spray
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Ulta
Generous amount
Soothing
MUA-recommended
Slight sticky
Marie also likes Bare With Me. This multitasking spray can be used to prime your skin for glam, set your makeup, and refresh your look throughout the day. The fine mist helps reduce the appearance of pores, offering a dewy glow and long-lasting hydration.
Price at time of publish: $10
Amount: 4.4 ounces | Finish: Dewy | Byrdie Clean: Yes
NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray Matte
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Amazon
Controls shine
Hydrating
Great valie
Feels sticky at first
NYX's Matte Finish setting spray was a hit with our home tester, who liked that the oil-regulating formula controls shine without drying out the skin. And considering the generously sized bottle, this wallet-friendly product is a total steal.
Price at time of publish: $9.50
Finish: Matte | Amount: 0.6–6.1 ounces | Byrdie Clean: Yes
What Our Testers Say
"My skin looked hydrated, natural, and shine-free without looking dry.” — Khera Alexander, Product Tester
NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Vegan Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
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Ulta
Precision tip
Long-lasting
Waterproof
Contains PEGs
Epic Ink Liner clocked a 4.5 out of 5 overall score from our tester, who appreciated the user-friendly precision tip and high color payoff. She also liked that the waterproof formula lasts up to 24 hours without running, smearing, or transferring.
Price at time of publish: $10
Type: Liquid | Shades: Black, brown | Byrdie Clean: No
What Our Testers Say
“With just one swipe, NYX's Epic Ink Liner erased my longtime fear of using liquid liner. If you’re looking to perfect your wings with ease, this is a great product to play with. Not only am I adding it to my eyeliner arsenal, but this may be my newest contender for the top spot.” — Donecia Pea, Product Tester
NYX Worth The Hype Mascara
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Walmart
Tappered brush
Buildable
MUA-recommended
Contains paraffin
Not smudge-resistant
Marie stands behind this volumizing mascara, and we're here for it. The jet-black formula adds thickness and length, and the tapered brush allows you to access your tiniest, finest upper and lower lashes. It's not waterproof, but unlike many mascaras, it's conveniently buildable and comes off without a fuss.
Price at time of publish: $9
Shades: Black | Waterproof: No | Byrdie Clean: No
NYX Professional Makeup Shine Loud Vegan High Shine Long-Lasting Liquid Lip Color
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NYX
Dual applicator
Highly pigmented
Doesn't transfer
Slightly sticky without gloss
Contains fragrance
NYX's Shine Loud Lip Color went viral on TikTok and now has a well-deserved loyal following. It was an all-around hit with our in-house testers, who raved about the high color payoff, comfortable wear, and long-lasting pigment. She also liked the dual-ended design, which has matte color with a doe-foot applicator on one side and a clear gloss with a small brush on the other.
Price at time of publish: $11.49 for Magic Maker
What Our Testers Say
“After wearing the lip color for a whole day, I'm not surprised it's practically sold out everywhere.” — Chinea Rodriguez, Product Tester
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream
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Ulta
Highly pigmented
Doesn't transfer
Precision wand
Somewhat drying
For matte lip loyalists, we recommend NYX's Soft Matte Cream. This wallet-friendly product has a light mousse-like texture that spreads like silk and leaves you with a supremely velvety finish. As with most other matte lipsticks, you have to commit to a dry feel, but the highly pigmented colors last all day without smudging or transferring.
Price at time of publish: $6.49 for Prague
Finish: Matte/velvet | Shades: 21 | Byrdie Clean: Yes
NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss
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Amazon
Very affordable
Super shiny
Doesn't feel sticky
Not long lasting
Contains paraffin
Butter Gloss was a doozy with our home tester. Beyond the super-affordable price tag, she loved that it softens and conditions your lips, offering intense shine without feeling sticky or goopy. Available in 32 shades, including sheer, tinted, and more pigmented options, there's something for everyone.
Price at time of publish: $5 for Cinnamon Roll
Finish: Sheer/glossy | Shades: 32 | Byrdie Clean: No
What Our Testers Say
What Our Testers Say: “Because this formula provides a sheer wash of color, I feel comfortable stepping out of my comfort zone.” — Michelle Rostamian, Product Tester
Final Verdict
Our best overall pick is NYX Professional Makeup Angel Veil Skin Perfecting Primer, which contains hydrating ingredients for a smooth and satin finish. We also love NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Concealer Serum, a hybrid serum-skin tint that nourishes skin while concealing any imperfections.
Meet the Expert
Analisa Marie is a makeup artist based in Portland, Oregon. She and her team at The Wildflower Collective offer bespoke beauty looks and full-service glam for special occasions.
What To Look For in NYX Professional Makeup
Versatility
As NYX makeup is created for professional use, its high-quality formulations lend themselves to a variety of uses. Case-in-point: its famous concealer, a highly pigmented wand-of-all-trades with the ability to brighten, highlight, and conceal, even doubling as a contouring product.
Matte Lipstick to the Max
One of NYX’s most famous offerings is its Soft Matte Lip Cream. Available in a staggering 40 shade range, this lip icon easily glides on mess-free and stays in place for as long as you need it to.
High Intensity Eyes
Those who like to dramateyes (see what we did there?) with intense eye color will find no shortage of highly-pigmented eye shadows that make achieving super impactful looks easy and fun.
Why Trust Byrdie
Theresa Holland is a beauty writer and drugstore makeup enthusiast. For this story, she interviewed a makeup artist, who offered product recommendations, then considered dozens of the brand's top-rated offerings, both new and old. She has tried several items on this list and is particularly fond of Angel Veil, Tame & Frame, Sweet Cheeks, and Butter Gloss.
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