Product Review: Snoe Rouge Deluxe Complete Lip Care in X7 Just Peachy

     After raving about MAC Girl About Town, here's another lipstick that will make your day bright. Yes, this shade brings good vibes to me whenever I'm wearing it. I get lots of compliment whenever I'm sporting this shade from Snoe Beauty. I love that Snoe delved deeper in producing makeups that doesn't contain synthetic materials. They're taking the local skin care and cosmetic industry by storm and most of the beauty bloggers that I know loves a product or two from Snoe.

     Without further ado, I will now share my thoughts on Snoe Rouge Deluxe Complete Lip Care in X7 Just Peachy. This came from the loot that was given to me during the Snoe Beauty Bloggers Event. I chose Just Peachy because I wanted to try a peach based lipstick and see if I can pull it off. Guess what? First impression really do last! So read more to find out ^_^

     Snoe's Rouge Deluxe is an oil-infused rich and creamy lip color in the season's hottest hues. It will hydrate, nourish, and revitalize lips. While delivering long-lasting color, this product works to smoothen and soften the lips, making your pout extra kissable. Edited to only the most fashionable shades, it's impossible to pick just one.

Snoe Rouge Deluxe Complete Lip Care in X7 Just Peachy
Love this box! Loads of information about the product :)

Snoe Rouge Deluxe Complete Lip Care in X7 Just Peachy
Hurray for the same color printed on the box and on the bottom of the bullet. You know your getting the right shade ^_^

Snoe Rouge Deluxe Complete Lip Care in X7 Just Peachy
Fancy meets classy! Pink and Gold screams girl power :D Love the gold accents on the pastel pink packaging.

Snoe Rouge Deluxe Complete Lip Care in X7 Just Peachy
Hello gorgeous! 

Snoe Rouge Deluxe Complete Lip Care in X7 Just Peachy
Swatch on my arm

Snoe Rouge Deluxe Complete Lip Care in X7 Just Peachy
On my lips, pardon the messy application. I can't describe the color because it looks red and orange in person but in this photo it's more of tangerine.

 size: 4g /0.14 oz

 price: free

399 php (Around $10.00)

place bought: free

See complete listing of Snoe Beauty branches here:

http://www.snoebeauty.com

instructions for use:  Prep the lips with an application of Snoe's Beso Balm or with the lipbalm of your choice. For best results, apply with a lip brush, first applying to the center of lips then blending outwards. 

ingredients: Castor Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Beeswax, Ozokerite Wax, Lanolin, Carnauba Wax, Shea Butter (Butyrospermun Parkii), Macadamia Ternofolia Seed Oil VP Hexadecene Copolymer, Fernesol, Linalool, Sorbitan Olinate (Olivem 900), Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Methyl Paraben, Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Oil, Jojoba Oil (Persea Gratissima), Fragrance. May contain CI 45170, CI 15585, CI 15410, CI 15630, CI 77266, CI 15850, CI 77891, CI 77499, CI 7266, CI 19140, CI 12140, CI 77492.

What I like:

• I love the fancy packaging, simple yet girly.
• Infused with six powerful oils that will hydrate, nourish and revitalize my lips.
• Really pigmented with a satin finish.
• The texture is creamy and applies smoothly on my lips. 
• The scent has a hint of sweetness that's not overpowering . 
• Doesn't dry my lips. 
• The staying power is good. It left a stain on my lips even after a few sips of drinks.
• Readily available and accessible. Yay to more branches!!!
• Without Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, GMOs, Triclosan.
• There's a batch and manufacturing date printed on it.

What I don't like: 

• Price may be a little steep for cheapskates like me but it's not only a lipstick but also a lip care product in one so no need to complain on that.

Will I repurchase? Yup. Wanna try Chilli Pepper and Bite Me ^_^ And before I forgot they already released new shades that you'll surely love. Methinks of getting the pink ones :D

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.5/5 rating. Even though it doesn't dry my lips, I suggest you to swipe your favorite lip balm prior to lipstick application for an added protection. This is my fave peach and red lipstick as of the moment, think of MAC Lady Danger as what The Beauty Junkee said on her swatch post.

What's your favorite Snoe Rouge Deluxe Complete Lip Care shade? Thanks for sharing!

 Good Times!~

     

Product Review: Covergirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm in Hibiscus

     Hi lovelies! How's your day? It's raining cats and dogs outside so to those who are staying outside their houses today don't forget to bring your rain gadgets (umbrella, rain boots, rain coat, scarfs, etc) to keep you dry and warm. This cozy weather is perfect for movie marathon while sipping a hot cup of your favorite drink. As for me, the stay-at-home mom that's always at home obviously and bumming around with my son wants to go out and spend some time at the mall. I'm craving for milk tea and yogurt :D I guess will have to get my milk tea fix at 7-11 . 

   

     Before going outside, I just wanna share this review on Covergirl's Gloss Balm from the NatureLuxe collection.The line features a new generation of makeup luxury that are lightweight and do not contain a ton of synthetic ingredients. This lip gloss was included from the Everyday Essentials Loot  that I won from The Beauty Junkee's 3rd Grand Anniversary Giveaway. I actually have two bullets of this gloss and I gave the other one to my sister. The shade is 215 Hibiscus and I think flatters most skin color. 

Covergirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm in Hibiscus
Natureluxe Gloss Balm exchanges select heavier emollients for natural mango, shea and other butters which are lighter, more luxurious feeling alternatives.
 The Gloss Balm is part of CoverGirl Natureluxe, a luxury makeup line that exchanges select heavier synthetics for carefully-chosen natural ingredients, while delivering a polished makeup look and a lightweight feel.
Natureluxe Gloss Balm contains a lightweight blend of mango, shea and other natural butters, used in place of heavier feeling emollients. Mango and shea butters are lighter and more luxurious-feeling than heavier, synthetic emollients. The formulation provides an occlusive barrier that helps protect lips against drying elements like the sun and wind.

Covergirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm in Hibiscus
The shade is a mix of pink and purple. The photo doesn't show the true color of this gloss, I wasn't able to look for a good lighting.

size: 1.9g (.067 oz)

price: free (345 php Around $8.20+)

place bought: free (Covergirl counters nationwide)

instruction for use: Apply before sun exposure. Apply to lips in even strokes for that lasting color and shine.

ingredients:  Active Ingredients: Octinoxate (7%)

Inactive Ingredients: Ricinus Communis (Castor Seed) Oil (Castor), Lanolin Oil, Polybutene, Lanolin, Ozokerite, Oleyl Alcohol, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla Cera) Wax (Candelilla), Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Paraffin, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (Cocoa), Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter (Mango), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit (Shea), Fragrance, Glyceryl Oleate, Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut), Propylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Propylene Glycol, May Contain (+/-):, Titanium Dioxide, Yellow 5 Aluminum Lake, Red 6 Lake, Iron Oxides, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Red 7 Lake, Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470)

Covergirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm in Hibiscus
Swatch at the back of my hand WITHOUT FLASH

Covergirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm in Hibiscus
Swatch at the back of my hand WITH FLASH

Covergirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm in Hibiscus
Bare lips

Covergirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm in Hibiscus
With CoverGirl Natureluxe Gloss Balm in Hibiscus

What I like:

• The product contains mango, shea and natural butters so I guess there's a lesser synthetic emollient in the ingredients.
• Gives moisture to the lips.
• Has a nice pop of color and glossy finish.
• The container is sleek.
• It has SPF 15 so you get a good amount of sun protection for your lips.
• Has manufacturing and expiry date stamped on the container.
• Smells good :D
• Has wide selection of colors.

What I don't like:

• Wears off easily.
• Quite pricey for a lip gloss. 

Will I repurchase? Maybe. It's a nice gift for college students or girls who likes subtle color on their lips. This is also a great gift for office girls who likes lip gloss with a hint of color.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 3.75/5 rating. It's a nice lip gloss with a hint of color that you can use everyday. I just wish it contains more amount of product. Since I'm a cheapskate and will only spend my money for budget-friendly cosmetics, I have to pass this one. I'll recommend this to a friend and suggest this as a great gift for those who loves prettifying their lips for casual look.

     What brand of lip gloss do you own? Thanks for sharing guys! Stay safe and have a blessed Sunday everyone :D

Good Times!~

Product Review: Classic Carmex Moisturizing Lipbalm in a Jar

     Are you suffering from dry and chapped lips? Mine does! If the weather is cold, my lips becomes dry and flaky. I hate it when I look in the mirror and I always see dead skin on top of my lips, I really wanna peel it off. Ugh. Thank goodness there's Carmex! If you're a follower of my blog, prolly you know that I made a post on my first Carmex lip balm in a tube and it became my HG lip balm. I already finished the tube and I'm glad that I have a new one. But this time, it's another variant of Carmex. I got this baby from the Everyday Essentials Loot that I won from The Beauty Junkee's 3rd Grand Anniversary Giveaway.

     After using this for two weeks, I'm totally hand's down to this product :D Here's my take on another keeper!!!

Classic Carmex Moisturizing Lipbalm in a Jar

KEEPS LIPS SOFT- Alleviates the roughness of dry lips.

PROTECTS FROM WIND AND SUN- Replaces moisture lost from wind, sun and dry air. 

HELPS HEAL CHAPPED LIPS- Contains germ-killing menthol and phenol, speeding the healing process. 

http://mycarmex.com/our-products/default.aspx

Classic Carmex Moisturizing Lipbalm in a Jar

size: net wt 7.5g

price: 99.75 php (around $1.50+)

place bought: Free, 
(PCX outlets-Rob Plc Manila, Festival Mall, Rockwell, Alabang Town Center, first Aid in Greenbelt 3, Robinson's Department Stores nationwide, Landmark Department Stores (Makati and Trinoma), Shopwise Supermarkets, Pure Beauty, Serendra (2nd floor), Boracay Budget Mart, Suesh, Greenhills, Red Dot, Laoag Ilocos Norte)

instructions for use: Apply liberally and evenly as often as necessary. Especially useful before and after exposure to sunlight, wind or low temperatures. Recommended before and after lipstick application to preserve and restore moisture. 

ingredients: Petrolatum, Lanolin, Cetyl Esters, Theobroma Cacao (Cocao) Seed Butter, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Cera Microcristallina, Camphor, Menthol, Salicylic Acid, Fragrance, Vanillin.

Classic Carmex Moisturizing Lipbalm in a Jar
I used a mini spatula to scoop out the product and put here in my hand.

Classic Carmex Moisturizing Lipbalm in a Jar
Without Carmex, just ignore the reflection on my lower lips.

Classic Carmex Moisturizing Lipbalm in a Jar
With Carmex, just a hint of shine- soft and moisturized lips! Pardon if in this photo it looks like I just ate an oily food, it's the reflection of the light and mirror. I used my phone to take this photo with a mirror behind it.

What I like:

• Simple packaging, the hubby doesn't mind using this lip balm in public because for him the jar is for "unisex" meaning not a girly or fancy thing.
• I love the tingling sensation it gives right after application. It leaves a cool and minty feel.
• Inexpensive.
• Not waxy and sticky.
• I apply this whenever I have blisters on my lips and it soothes the irritation.
• My lips felt soft and smooth after application.
• There's a product information printed on the package with expiry date.

What I don't like:

• The packaging can be unhygienic for me because sometimes I feel lazy using my mini spatula to scoop out the product. 

Will I repurchase? Yes! I'm using this daily morning and evening so a jar will not last that long. The hubby uses this too so I need to buy a back up soon.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.5/5 rating. This product is really effective! It's affordable too. What more can I say? It relieves and moisturises. This is my HG lipbalm :D

     Have you tried Carmex lip balms?What's your favorite?Share!

Good Times!~

Product Review: Careline Lip Gloss in 111

     Bright and Bold colors are IN this season. Neons are seen in every fashionista sporting them from accessories to their wardrobes. Who can't resists them? These colors are fun and brings happiness to a gloomy sky and rainy day! If fashion afficionados are having fun mix and matching their outfits with neons, then makeup lovers can also make their own statement. 

     When I think of bright and bold colors in makeup, the first thing that pops in my mind is lipstick. I really want to try a bright and bold color lippie but I'm afraid that it would look off on me. Not everyone looks good with a bright pink or a sultry red lippie. As I searched online, I stumbled upon this local brand called Careline. They offer a wide range of cosmetics and the prices are budget friendly. They have wide selection for lipsticks and lip glosses. So when I visited the store that carries Careline cosmetics, I told myself that I'm going home with one lip gloss in my bag. The SA showed me eye-catching colors of lip glosses. I don't know which color to choose. Since I'm looking for something orange-y, I picked 111. 

Careline Lip Gloss in 111
Markings were easily rubbed-off

Careline Lip Gloss in 111
Swatch on the back of my hand, I used my phone here to take the photo

Careline Lip Gloss in 111
On my bare lips

Careline Lip Gloss in 111

One swipe and it gives a beautiful tangerine color, it looks too glossy because of the reflection

Careline Lip Gloss in 111
Doe foot applicator for ease of application

What I like:

• It's dirt cheap at 60Php!
• The color pay off is excellent, very pigmented.
• The scent is sweet and not overpowering, it's like watermelon.
• Wide selection of colors.
• Doesn't dry my lips.
• Not gooey and sticky.
• The application is smooth and easy with the doe foot applicator.
• Easily available.
• Enriched with vitamin E.

What I don't like:

• The label can easily be rub off.
• A bit difficult to remove, I sometimes use my lip and eye makeup remover.
• No manufacturing and expiration date.

Will I repurchase? Yes! I will try a red and nude shade from the selection.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4/5 rating. I love how it brightens my face and doesn't dry my lips. But there were times this color looks off on me. As for the price, this is really affordable and if I have the opportunity to buy other colors, I will purchase 3 more. 

     Would you dare wear bold and bright color lipstick and lip gloss?Have a great day ahead!

Good Times!~

Product Review: Carmex Cherry Tube

     Lipbalms play an important role in lip care. It can moisturize, prevent chapped and flaking lips, aids in windburn, and as lipstick base. Peace, love and lipgloss or should I say lip balm? Methinks it's time to review one of many lip balms that I have. I remember owning more than 5 lip balms since high school. Avon, Chapstick, Blistex, Nivea, Vaseline to name a few. Some are effective some are nada!

      Thanks to google because after years of research I saw this lip balm that has been raved in different forums and after finishing a tube, I will say my thoughts now. 

Carmex Cherry Lipbalm in tube spf15

     Our best selling flavor, moisturizing lip balm, non- addictive and not tested on animals, contains SPF 15 sunscreen, sweet and popular *mycarmex.com*

Carmex Cherry Tube
I'm about to finish this tube, pic taken from my phone

size: .35oz ( 10g )

price: 99 php ( Around $1.50+ ) 

I think it's cheaper if US bought click here to check online price

place bought: online, ebay, multiply resellers, Beauty Bar, Landmark, Robinson's Galleria

instruction for use: apply liberally and evenly as often as necessary, and before exposure to sun. Reapply after swimming. Consult a physician for use on children under six months of age.

ingredients:  

active- Octinoxate 6.4%, Oxybenzone 5.4% both for sunscreen

inactive- petrolatum,lanolin,cocoa butter, mineral oil, camphor, menthol, phenol in a mixture of waxes and flavor

Carmex Cherry Tube
the tube fits my palm

Carmex Cherry Tube
this is how the balm looks like, a bit thick but spreadable clear gel

What I like:

• Moisturize my lips in an instant.
• Has a minty feel.
• I love the flavor and scent.
• Really affordable at 99 php since a tube lasts long.
• Has spf. 
• Squeezable tube.

What I don't like:

• The texture is a bit waxy.
• There are times that it dries my lips.
• I can taste the petrolatum like petroleum jelly even though its cherry flavored.

Will I repurchase? Maybe no. I still have a back-up since this was given to me as a "pasalubong" by my sister-in-law from the US.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4/5 rating. I recommend this to anyone who wants to try squeezable tube type lip balm than the conventional one in a stick type. For those who wants to moisturize their lips prior to lip stick application. 

     I'm on a search for another lip balm that is affordable and organic. Do you love carmex lip balms?Share us your thoughts. 

Good Times!~