Feature: Lips on Fleek with Lip Pure

     Colder months means dry, flaky and chapped lips season for some women. Despite the relief that cold air brings, it can also affect our puckers! For ladies who experience this every year, the search for a trusted lip care is always challenging. Not all lip balms in the market guarantees immediate results. Some may trigger allergies that's why we need to know first the root cause of dry lips.Taking care of our lips is important as taking good care of our skin. 

     The skin surrounding our lips is very thin that's why we need to look for gentle and mild lip care products that will help in combating dry, flaky and chapped lips. Do you agree that looking polished with healthy and moisturized lips will give you the #onfleek feel all the time? For me, it's a yes! A well-moisturized and healthy looking lips is what you need if you want to look naturally polished and it can even make you favorite lipstick look gorgeous. Here's a new lip care product that will give you a lips that's always on fleek! Scroll down to know more :)

Feature: Lips on Fleek with Lip Pure

    Lip Pure, a new and all-natural beauty product by international OTC and health care company Mentholatum, offers just this with its unique formulation and ingredients. It contains all-natural components that are sure to be safe for the skin. 

     The lips are very important in accentuating or completing a look. Dramatic or subdued, keeping them healthy and moisturized is a must for those vying for double-tap worthy selfies.

Why choose Lip Pure lip balm?

• It's natural.
• Made from 100% food grade ingredients.
• It has beeswax.
• It's free of colorants and preservatives.
• Lip Pure is formulated with royal jelly and manuka honey to keep the lips moisturized even during the harshest of weather conditions. 
• Additionally, its moisturizing qualities are made even more effective with a combination of natural ingredients like almond oil, aloe extract, shea butter oil, and jojoba oil for deep hydration and long-lasting moisture.
• Lip Pure is also infused with anti-oxidants like Vitamin E and grape seed oil to keep lips youthful looking. 

Feature: Lips on Fleek with Lip Pure
Lip Pure Fragrance Free and Lip Pure Orange (P129)

So what does it take to stay #onfleek all the time? 

     Looking well-kept doesn’t mean you have to pile on makeup. Sometimes, looking fresh is all it takes to look refined and well-maintained.

     Dance floor maven and television personality Yassi Pressman is a good visual example of this. With her hectic schedule and always on the go lifestyle, one might wonder how this rising star manages to step out looking on point all the time. “It doesn’t take much for me, really. I try to stick to the basics no matter how busy I am. When my schedule is really hectic, I just put on cheek tint, mascara, and swipe on my trusty lip balm.”

Feature: Lips on Fleek with Lip Pure
Yassi Pressman, brand ambassador

     Lip Pure is the perfect makeup kit necessity for those who want to keep themselves well-kept while still caring for their lips’ health. Yassi, who also serves as the local brand ambassador of Lip Pure, is the perfect embodiment of the youthful brand.

Feature: Lips on Fleek with Lip Pure
L-R Clockwise: Lip Ice Sheer Color (P145), Lip Ice Water Colour (P145) and Lip Ice Tinted Lip Balm (P99)

     Lip Pure is a product of Mentholathum, an international OTC and health care products manufacturer headquartered in Orchard Park, USA.In Asia, their regional office is in Hongkong. Lip Pure is available in the Philippines in all Watsons Nationwide. Other products are: Mentholathum Therapy Lip Balm and Lip Gel, Men’s Cool Aqua Lip Balm and Lip Ice in Sheer Color, Fruity, Tinted and Water Color

Have you tried these lip care products from Lip Ice? To know more about Lip Pure and Lip Ice

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3 Reasons to Celebrate International Lipstick Day with SM Beauty

     Calling all lipstick and beauty lovers, hear ye! Let's all unite on July 29 and celebrate International Lipstick Day with SM Beauty! If you want to achieve that Angelina Jolie or Emma Watson pucker, troop to SM and find So Many options with the widest range of lipsticks in the market.

     This day will be a day of swatching, finding the shade of lipstick that will suit your skin tone and a whole lot more! On July 29, raid the shelves full of lipsticks and other lip care products. Steal your favorite brands on a 50% off the tag, oh yeah! Still not convinced? I'll give you reasons why you have to celebrate International Lipstick Day with Sm Beauty on July 29, scroll down pretty please?

3 Reasons to Celebrate International Lipstick Day with Sm Beauty

Product Review: Etude House Sugar Tint Balm

     I will never get tired of trying a new lip product as long as the pigmentation is good and there's a lot of colors to choose from the brand! I'm happy to share with you my thoughts on Etude House Sugar Tint Lip Balm. I'm sure you've seen great reviews from beauty bloggers here and abroad and what they have to say about this product. I have a love-hate relationship with these lip balms but I think that it's only me who experienced it. By the way, thank you Etude House for sending these balms. 

     These lip balms are promising but I guess it's only me who can't tolerate a few types of scents and perfumes. To know more about the product scroll down and see photos, swatches, and what are the things I like about these babies :)

Product Review: Etude House Sugar Tint Balm
Etude House Sugar Tint Balm in Cranberry Pie #2 Rd301
Etude House Sugar Tint Balm in Grapefruit Tea #6 Pk003

Etude House Sugar Tint Balm

     This lip balm and lip tint in one comes in vibrant colors to finish your summer look! It gently hugs your lips containing Jojoba Oil, Organic Argan Oil and vitamin E to immediately moisturize and maintain soft lips for long hours. Its special formula melts away dead skin cells, leaving only smooth and healthy lips!

Etude House Sugar Tint Balm in Cranberry Pie #2 Rd301- True red shade.

Product Review: Etude House Sugar Tint Balm
Etude House Sugar Tint Balm in Cranberry Pie #2 Rd301

Etude House Sugar Tint Balm in Grapefruit Tea #6 Pk003- Peachy Pink shade.

Product Review: Etude House Sugar Tint Balm
Etude House Sugar Tint Balm in Grapefruit Tea #6 Pk003

Product Review: Etude House Sugar Tint BalmPretty Tube with a screw up lid/cap
Etude House Sugar Tint Balm in Cranberry Pie #2 Rd301
Etude House Sugar Tint Balm in Grapefruit Tea #6 Pk003

size: 4 g/ 0.14 oz

price: 498 php (Around $11.00+)

place bought: Free

Available at these branches:

Glorietta 3, Robinsons Malolos, SM Megamall, SM North EDSA The Block, SM North EDSA Bridgeway, SM Sta. Mesa, Eastwood Citywalk 2, SM Fairview, Robinsons Metro East, SM Masinag, Greenbelt 4, Market! Market!, SM Mall of Asia Manila, Festival Mall, SM Southmall, Alabang Town Center, SM Dasmarinas, SM Sta. Rosa, SM Bicutan, SM Baguio, Marquee Mall, Robinsons Place Mall, SM Makati Department Store, Mall of Asia Department Store, SM North EDSA Department Store, SM Megamall Department Store, SM Cubao Department Store, SM Aura Department Store, SM Bacoor Department Store, Landmark - Makati, Lucky Chinatown Mall, Trinoma

instructions for use: Apply spreading onto entire lips or gradate from inner to outer lips for a natural look. Apply frequently whenever lips feel dry for moist lips.

ingredients: Diisostearyl Malate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Paraffin Triethylhexanoin Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate Polyethylene Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Ozokerite Red 7(Ci 15850) Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer Synthetic Wax Red 28 Lake9(Ci 45410) Hexylene Glycol Caprylyl Glycol Phenoxyethanol Tocopheryl Acetate Fragrance Red 6(Ci 15850) Iron Oxides (Ci 77499) Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Silica Dimethyl Silylate Red 27(Ci 45410) Sucrose

Product Review: Etude House Sugar Tint Balm
Etude House Sugar Tint Balm in Cranberry Pie #2 Rd301
Two swipes

Product Review: Etude House Sugar Tint Balm
Etude House Sugar Tint Balm in Cranberry Pie #2 Rd301

Product Review: Etude House Sugar Tint Balm
Etude House Sugar Tint Balm in Grapefruit Tea #6 Pk003
Two swipes

Product Review: Etude House Sugar Tint Balm
Etude House Sugar Tint Balm in Grapefruit Tea #6 Pk003

What I like:

• The packaging is cute. It comes with a screw off lid/cap that can prevent the lid/cap from unscrewing off accidentally while these lip balms are inside your makeup kit or bag.
• There are 8 pretty shades to choose from.
• The color comes off true. What you see if what you get.
• It is very pigmented. Looks like I'm wearing lipstick whenever I apply cranberry pie on my lips.
• It glides smoothly on my lips without tugging and pulling therefore it's easy peasy to apply.
• It has the right amount of gloss/shine on my lips. 
• Etude House Sugar Tint Balm lasted 5 hours on my lips.
• Does not fade after eating or sipping my drink.
• Contains beauty oils like Jojoba Oil, Organic Argan Oil, and Vitamin E.
• Easily accessible.

What I don't like: 

• The price can be a bit steep for budget conscious individuals.
• The scent- I find the fruity scent a bit off for my sensitive nose. I think it's just me because my sister likes the scent of these lip balms.
• Can emphasize flaky and chapped lips because the texture is creamy. 

Will I repurchase? Maybe yes and no. Yes because I want to try the remaining six shades. No because I think a bullet will last long. I'm the type who will empty the contents of a product first before trying or buying a new one if it becomes a fave or HG (holy grail). 

Recommendation:

     I give this product a 4/5 rating. I like that the packaging is cute and unique. It's very pigmented but buildable so it's like I'm already wearing a lipstick. If you have dry, flaky, and chapped lips, I advise you to exfoliate first as these lip balms may emphasize them. Other than that, you'll be surprised that you'll get the true color of these lip balms once applied. Some lipstick may look different on the tube and once applied. I have pigmented lips and I don't have a hard time making Grapefruit Tea show off it's true color in just two swipes.

Have you tried these pretty lip balms from Etude House? What's your favorite shade?

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Product Review: Wet N Wild Megaslicks Balm Stain Moisturizing Lip Colour in A Stiff Pink

    Early last year, chubby crayon-like lipstick/lip balm/ lip stain hit beauty bloggers by storm. I've seen my favorite beauty gurus reviewing their fave chubby lippies in crayon form from brand one after the other! From high-end to cost effective ones, these babies offer pretty shades and functions more than one. I can't contain my excitement when I saw this from Luxola's website and said to myself that finally I'll be able to get hold of my own crayon because the price of a drugstore brand like Wet N Wild is pretty cheap and affordable!

     Here's a review of Wet N Wild Megaslicks Balm Stain Moisturizing Lip Colour in A Stiff Pink. This product was sent to me by Luxola last February so my apologies if this is a very late review. I describe this lip balm/lipstick/lip gloss/lip stain as a cool toned pink. It's a bright pink that leaves a beautiful stain on my lips. If my memory serves me right, this shade can be a close dupe of one of my lipsticks, MAC Girl About Town (GAT) but this one is a tad ligther. I'll check and update this post just to be sure. To see photos and swatches, click CONTINUE READING now!

Product Review: Wet N Wild Megaslicks Balm Stain Moisturizing Lip Colour in A Stiff Pink

According to Wet N Wild's website:

     Now you can amp up your lips with one stick for a kissable pout in no time. To keep you pucker-perfect, these all NEW lip balm stains glide on smoothly while conditioning the lips. Enriched with Acai Palm Oil, this amazing formula forms a protective shield on the lips to prevent feathering. Complete with six great shades and continuous moisture, the formula leaves the lips with a unique minty, cooling sensation. No matter how long the kiss, this balm will last and last.

Product Review: Wet N Wild Megaslicks Balm Stain Moisturizing Lip Colour in A Stiff Pink

size: net wt. 0.10 oz/ Poids  net 3.0g

price:  260 php ( Around $4.00+) 

place bought: Free

Available at Luxola.com

instruction for use: Twist up and apply on the lips like applying lipstick.

ingredients: Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ozokerite, Capric Triglyceride, Caprylic, Diisostearyl Malate, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Beeswax, Mineral Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Menthol, Sorbic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, May Contain +, -: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Red 21 (CI 45380), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

Product Review: Wet N Wild Megaslicks Balm Stain Moisturizing Lip Colour in A Stiff Pink
Above: Photo above shows the content of one crayon.
Bottom: L-R Swatch on my forearm twice. 

     
     Photo above shows the content of one crayon. Swatch on my forearm twice. It is very pigmented. Looks light inside crayon packaging but turns into a bright blue toned pink after application. The photo on the right shows the stain. It's a pain to remove, I've already placed my arm under running water and I've tried smudging it to remove but the stain is still there.

Product Review: Wet N Wild Megaslicks Balm Stain Moisturizing Lip Colour in A Stiff Pink
Swiped twice on my lips

Product Review: Wet N Wild Megaslicks Balm Stain Moisturizing Lip Colour in A Stiff Pink

What I like:

• The price is el cheapo compared to other chubby sticks in the market today.
• The packaging is cute. It is a twist up crayon pencil that has a clear cap. The packaging's color is the same as the shade of the balm stain.
• No need to sharpen.
• There are 6 gorgeous shades to choose from.
• It's a 4-in-1 product- a lip gloss, lip stain, lipstick and lip balm!
• There's a unique minty, cool sensation upon application. 
• It is very pigmented. Not for the faint of heart if  you apply it with a heavy hand.
• It is easy to apply as it glides smoothly on my lips without tugging and pulling my lips.
• Lasted 6 hours on my lips. 
• Does not fade after eating or sipping my drink.
• Does not fade unevenly as it leaves a beautiful stain on my lips.
• There's a batch and manufacturing date printed on it.

What I don't like: 

• The packaging is flimsy.
• There's a semi- chemical scent.
• It dries out my lips even if I apply my fave lip balm underneath.
• It's a pain to remove even if I use my fave makeup remover.

Will I repurchase? Maybe yes and no. Yes because I want to try the remaining five shades. No because I think a bullet will last long. I'm the type who will empty the contents of a product first before trying or buying a new one if it becomes a fave or HG (holy grail). 

Recommendation:

     I give this product a 4.25/5 rating. I like that it's pigmented and easy to use plus it's affordable but it dries out my lips and I find it hard to remove even if I use my favorite makeup remover. So if your lips are prone to drying, use a heavy duty lip balm underneath this balm stain. The minty and cooling sensation is unique and fun! I recommend this balm stain to budget conscious individuals and to students too who wants to try a good drugstore brand.

What's your favorite Wet N Wild lipstick/s? Share your comments and top picks below!

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DISCLAIMER: The product was sent to me by Luxola for a review. The thoughts expressed here were my honest opinion about the product.

Product Review: Carmex Cherry Stick

     Hello dearies! As we enter the BER months, I can almost say that I feel the cold wind blowing at night. Almost because there are times that I can still feel the hot humid weather in the afternoon. I want to embrace each day waking by up in a breezy weather because it makes my skin less oily and less headache. But with the uprising of cold weather, my puckers started to get dry and flaky. This is the time where heavy duty lip balms play an important role in lip care. It can moisturize, prevent chapped and flaking lips, aids in windburn, and as lipstick base. 

     One of my favorite brand is Carmex. It's a mainstay in my makeup pouch and as a proof, I've already made a review of their Carmex Cherry Tube and Classic Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm in a Jar variants. The three variants of Carmex lip balms are highly recommended. It's up to you which form you prefer. So without further ado, here's an addition to my reviews of Carmex Lip Balms! Click CONTINUE READING to know if this one is one of my faves among the three forms :)

Product Review: Carmex Cherry Stick