Product Review: Cathy Doll Nude Me Liquid Lip Matte

     Matte lipstick sells like hot cakes because of their long-lasting formula and a wide selection of colors available in the market. International and local brands offer matte lipstick in different formulations and the trending formula now is the liquid matte variant.

     Months ago, Cathy Doll Philippines sent makeup goodies from their Nude Me collection. My eyes were glued in the liquid lip matte lipstick because I've read beauty bloggers gave positive reviews on Cathy Doll's latest lipstick collection. Cathy Doll sent 6 shades and it's a love at first swipe. See photos, swatches, and my thoughts on Cathy Doll Nude Me Liquid Lip Matte below.

Product Review: Cathy Doll Nude Me Liquid Lip Matte

SM Beauty Lipstick Fest 2017

     The month of July marks the celebration of International Lipstick Month and lipstick addicts together with beauty junkies will once again unite to celebrate the confidence that a single swipe of lipstick can give.

     This year also marks the 3rd run of The Store Beauty Section in celebrating International Lipstick Day on July 29. More details of this exciting beauty fest that beauty addicts should not miss!!!

SM Beauty Lipstick Fest 2017

Product Review: Pink Sugar x Project Vanity These Lips Don't Lie Lip Crayon (New Shades)

     I know, I know! The tongue twister title makes you wanna try this lipstick. Pink Sugar collaborated with one of the country's top beauty bloggers- Liz Lanuzo of Project Vanity to give you flattering shades and complete your lipstick arsenal.

     Lipstick in crayon-like form arrived in Philippine shore a few years ago and brands like Revlon and Clinique started the trend. From then on, foreign and local brands are producing their own formulas and shades too. So according to Liz, it was a huge milestone for her when the founders of Pink Sugar asked her to collab and produce this kind of lipstick. If you're a self-confessed lipstick junkie, a crayon or two of Pink Sugar x Project Vanity These Lips Don't Lie Lip Crayon is a must. Why? Read more below!

Product Review: Pink Sugar x Project Vanity These Lips Don't Lie Lip Crayon

Product Review: Nicole Cosmetics Lipstick

     I believe that a girl can really never have too many lipsticks. There are so many formulations to choose from, so many shades to sport every occasion, and promising brands that are not only from international market but from ours as well. 

     Let me introduce to you Nicole Cosmetics- a brand where you can find the most flattering and wearable makeup specially formulated for Filipina skin. The brand currently offers cruelty-free lipsticks, made from natural ingredients. One of the owners, Ms. Arlette Alvarado sent me the complete shades of Nicole Cosmetics Lipstick. Photos, swatches, and my thought below :)

Product Review: Nicole Cosmetics Lipstick

Feature: NEW Pink Sugar Sugar Tint (Lip & Cheek Tint) Shades

     Hello, dearies! Sharing with you quick feature of Pink Sugar Sugar Tint (Lip & Cheek) New shades to add to your collection. These babies were sent to me by Pink Sugar Cosmetics months ago but I wasn't able to try it immediately because I still have other lipsticks to swatch. Like with the previous shades that I have tried, these lip & cheek tints are highly pigmented and go opaque once applied on lips.

     The new shades are pink and peach.  I'm sure you'll get hooked especially if you go cray over Kylie Lip Kit pink and peach shades. If you dream of having a Kylie lipstick, maybe you should try this first because aside from the price, these are highly-pigmented and you'll receive more bang for your buck! Swatches and photos of the NEW Pink Sugar Sugar Tint (Lip & Cheek Tint) Shades below :)

Feature: NEW Pink Sugar Sugar Tint (Lip & Cheek Tint) Shades

Feature: Celeteque DermoCosmetics Matte Lipsticks

     Hello dearies! It's the merriest time of the year again and I know some of you are busy preparing for the annual Christmas party and family reunion. What's your peg this year? As these –ber months signal the start of the season’s festivities, women find more reasons to want to prettify and pucker up. This is the perfect time to sport that outfit you want to show-off and take photos of your outfit of the day of outfit of the night.

     To complete and update your look, Celeteque got fresh additions to their DermoCosmetic line that you can add in your lipstick arsenal- Céleteque’s NEW Matte Lipsticks. Weeks ago, I received these new shades of lipstick from Celeteque DermoCosmetics and these are addition to the shades released last year. Are you excited to see the  NEW Céleteque Matte Lipsticks? Photos, swatches, and my thoughts after the jump!

Feature: Celeteque DermoCosmetics Matte Lipsticks

Product Review: Pink Sugar Sugar Tint (Lip & Cheek Tint)

     Hello dearies! Sharing with you a quick review of Pink Sugar Sugar Tint (Lip & Cheek) today. These babies were sent to me by Pink Sugar Cosmetics months ago but I wasn't able to try it immediately because I still have other lipsticks to swatch but dang, after trying those nude shades in the collection, I'm hooked! If you are a self-confessed lipstick lover, I'm sure that you already have a tube or more of this inside your lipstick arsenal. I bet that these sugar tints will be a mainstay in your stash once you've tried a shade or two. I always get compliments when I'm sporting their nudes.

     If you dream of having a Kylie lipstick, maybe you should try this first because aside from the price, these are highly-pigmented and you'll receive more bang for your buck! I'm not good at description but looking at the photos and swatches below, I can say that some shades will pass as dupes to Kylies. So without further ado, my thoughts on Pink Sugar Sugar Tints. Read more below :)

Product Review: Pink Sugar Sugar Tint (Lip & Cheek Tint)

Product Review: Pink Sugar Nude Lipsticks

     Since nude lippies are so in today, (because of Kylie Jenner) let me share with you another set of nude lipsticks and for this post they're from Pink Sugar Cosmetics. I'm pretty sure that if you're a makeup enthusiast and a self-confessed lipstick junkie you've already seen Pink Sugar Cosmetics kiosk. Prolly you have a product or two from Pink Sugar in your makeup kit.

     Pink Sugar Cosmetics is a homegrown brand. They had a grand launch last year and everyone who attended the event were impressed with their products- the packaging, pigmentation, and price are awesome! They launched Pink Sugar HD and Creamy Matte lipsticks last year with 14 and 10 shades respectively. Now, they're adding more shades and got three of them which are all under creamy mattes namely XOXO, Hot Mess, and Girl Next Door. Sugar on the other hand is included in the first batch of HD lipsticks. If you're looking for cheap dupe of the Kylie lip kit, read more below :)

Product Review: Pink Sugar Nude Lipsticks

L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches

     Red and pink lipsticks will always be a staple lip color in every girl's lipstick collection. For me, pink is perfect for everyday makeup look. On the other hand, I always sport red lipstick for special occasions. I presume that you've seen your favorite beauty bloggers rave this collection from L'Oreal Paris- Color Riche Lipsticks Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds.

     This collection also made into the limelight because Maine 'Yaya Dub' Mendoza is one of the endorser of L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Reds. Her favorite shade is Pure Rouge. For this review, I'll be sharing with you photos, swatches, and my thoughts on the shades that I have in my makeup stash- L'Oreal Color Riche Velvet Pinks “ La Vie En Rose” in Nymphea and Rose Lotus with L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Reds in Pure Rogue and Pure Garnet. So without further ado, presenting the L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds below :)

L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches

L'Oreal Color Riche Velvet Pinks “ La Vie En Rose”

• Discover the perfect pink for your skin tone and achieve a sophisticated youthful look with the 7 delicate shades of Color Riche Velvet Pinks. 
• With the newest pink collection, Filipinas can finally have a selection of wearable velvet-matte pink lipstick shades that brings a light and fresh effect to anyone’s look. 
• Each shade is custom-made to fit every Filipina skin tone to complement the natural pink shade of their lips.

L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Reds in Pure Rogue and Pure Garnet
L'Oreal Color Riche Velvet Pinks “ La Vie En Rose” in Rose Lotus and Nymphea

L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Reds 

• In the first-ever Cosmo.ph Lippie Awards, L’Oréal Makeup Designer/Paris bagged two prestigious awards with Color Riche Matte Reds in Pure Garnet and Pure Rouge. 
• In the Best Dark Colors category, Color Riche Matte Reds in Pure Garnet, the bestselling lipstick of L’Oréal Paris, was declared a winner. As described by Cosmo.ph, “this deep wine color was a favorite from the get-go. It’s a beautiful plum with strong red undertones that somehow looks so flattering on all skin tones.” 
• In the Best Reds category, Color Riche Matte Reds in Pure Rouge was selected by Cosmo.ph as one of the best red lipsticks. “This neutral matte red works for any skin tone. It’s the perfect red that you can wear during the day. For a more dramatic look, you can build it up and get a vampy lip. It’s ultra-comfortable on your puckers and literally lasts all day long,” says Cosmo.ph. 

L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Reds in Pure Rogue and Pure Garnet
L'Oreal Color Riche Velvet Pinks “ La Vie En Rose” in Rose Lotus and Nymphea

size: 4.2 g

price: 400 php (Around $8.63+)

place bought: Free

Available at all L'Oreal Paris Counters nationwide

instructions for use: Apply starting in the center of your upper lip. Work from the center to outer edges of your lips, following the contour of your mouth. Then glide across the entire bottom lip.

ingredients: Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Ozokerite, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isostearyl Isostearate, Kaolin, Isohexadecane, Vinyl, Dimethicone /Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Alumina, Nylon-12, Polyethylene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Geraniol, Bht, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Benzyl Alcohol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Magnesium Silicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Silica, Tin Oxide, Methyl-2-Octynoate, Parfum/Fragrance

L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Reds Pure Garnet, Pure Rouge, L'Oreal Color Riche Velvet Pinks “ La Vie En Rose” in Nymphea and Rose Lotus

L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks Matte Red in Pure Rouge

L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks Matte Reds in Pure Garnet

L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks Velvet Pinks in Rose Lotus

L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks - Velvet Pinks and Matte Reds Review, Photos, and Swatches
L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks Velvet Pinks in Nymphea

What I like:

• The price is affordable.
• There's no funky or weird scent.
• Each lipstick is housed in a classy black tube.
• It's easy to apply. Glides smoothly on my lips.
• The texture is creamy. For the velvet pinks, I can say it has a buttery texture. 
• For matte reds- both gives a full coverage after one swipe. I can say that color pay-off is opaque upon application.
• For velvet pinks- gives a sheer color at first but buildable on the following swipe.
• The velvet pink shades are wearable, perfect for everyday lip color.
• There are 7 shades for the velvet pinks while 8 shades for the reds to choose from.
• It's easily accessible. Available in all L'Oreal Paris counters nationwide.
• The staying power is great. It leaves a beautiful stain even if I eat greasy and oily food.
• It's not drying on my lips but I still apply my favorite lip balm prior to application.

What I don't like:

• The shade indicator doesn't match the color of the lipstick inside the tube but it's no biggie for me.

Will I repurchase? Yes! I also want to try other shades that's perfect for colder months. 

Recommendation:

    I give this a 5/5 rating. Perfect because the pinks are perfect for everyday makeup and there's a perfect pink shade for every skin tone. The matte reds are also a good investment for those who like to wear different shades of red- from warm to cool tones. There are 8 shades to choose from so I guess you will find the red color that your lipstick loving heart desires.

What are your favorite shades from both collection? Share your thoughts below :)

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SM Beauty Lipstick Fest 2016

     So how many lipsticks you have in your makeup stash? Three, five, ten, or more? I will assume that you have more than five because I agree that a girl really can never have too many lipsticks! We always want to have all the shades, the latest shades perhaps, the cutest and most sleek bullet, the budget-friendly ones, and so on and so forth.All girls will agree that once we get our hands on our first lipsticks, there's no stopping us from buying one tube to another. This is the most basic makeup that we have in our kit and it's a no brainer how to apply it. 

     Can I say that our generation is blessed because there are so many lipstick formulas in the market today- from tinted lip balm to glosses, lipsticks, mattes, and liquid formulas? We have so many options and did you know that a lip product's transformative power can be confidence booster or an artful expression? A swipe of one lip product can harness a presence that helps empower the modern Filipina. To make a long introduction short, I have great news to all lipstick lovers out there- The SM Beauty's Lipstick Fest Celebration Year 2. More reasons why you should not miss this below :)

2nd SM Beauty Lipstick Fest 2016 

     SM Beauty wants to join every Filipinas journey of discovering the many different possibilities of lipstick! Like what I've mentioned above, lip products come in many forms and shades unlike before that we only have limited options. What are your favorite shades?

1. There nudes and pinks, for chill weekends and classic looks. If you're looking for a high-end brand, there's Guerlain. Look at the tubes below, they have a wide array of nudes and pinks!

2nd SM Beauty Lipstick Fest 2016 
Guerlain Kiss Kiss

2. Red and purples for those days that you need to own the room and make a statement. Red lipsticks make a powerful statement, some girls can sport red lipstick alone. If you're afraid that shades of red and purples will make you look snob, it's a big NO! Look at those lip lacquers below from Clinique. Pretty shades of red and purple for the win!

2nd SM Beauty Lipstick Fest 2016 Clinique Pop™ Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer

3. The wild colors such as your blues and blacks, for days that you are feeling a bit rebellious and bold. Whatever the mood, we have the perfect shade for you—no matter what the day or occasion. OFRA offers lip products in wild shades in their liquid lipstick collections. They have blue and green shades, yay!

2nd SM Beauty Lipstick Fest 2016 
OFRA

 
     Aside from lipstick, the basics are important which help us achieve perfect puckers. You must include this in your beauty kit so that application of your favorite lipstick is always a breeze.

1. Lip balms keep dry pouts at bay by providing nutrients that replenish moisture while lip liners on the other hand, make sure your lip color stays put throughout the day.

2nd SM Beauty Lipstick Fest 2016 

2. Lip shines and glosses for days where you feel like just a hint of color is enough for that day’s agenda.

2nd SM Beauty Lipstick Fest 2016 
Lip Remedy and Lip Balms from Origins

   
     SM Beauty Lipstick Fest is a nationwide celebration and this year's participating brands are Guerlain, Elizabeth Arden, Shiseido, Max Factor, The Body Shop, Happy Skin, Sleek, L’Oreal, Maybelline, Revlon, Covergirl, Flormar, Essence, Fashion 21, Features and Shades, LA Girl, NYX, Elf, Ever Bilena, Nichido, and more!

2nd SM Beauty Lipstick Fest 2016 

   
     The kick-off of Sm Beauty Lipstick Fest 2016 happened last July 29, 2016 at SM Makati. Lipstick lovers including media guests and selected bloggers had an exclusive shopping event. During the event, lipstick collectors and newbies were treated to tons of discounts and freebies too. Look what happened to one of the kiosks, everyone's going cray cray to get hold of their favorite lip products.

2nd SM Beauty Lipstick Fest 2016 

   
     To help all shoppers appreciate the many wonders of lipstick, SM Beauty offers FREE Makeover & Lip-Art Service this month. Using products available in the store, the expert beauty associates will assist you in harnessing the transformative power of lipstick!

2nd SM Beauty Lipstick Fest 2016 

   
     You still have a month more to go to experience, shop, and hoard all the lip products in your wish list. Head over to all SM Beauty sections and avail of discounts, freebies, and other promos when you hoard buy your lip products. There are so many choices so be sure to look to what your lipstick loving heart desires!

     

I'm sure some of you already have hoarded your favorite lip products, share your haul below :)

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