NYX Round Lipsticks in Margarita and Jupiter Review

I am totally addicted to buying lipsticks right now, especially these NYX Round Lipsticks because they are just so cheap and come in so many colors!!!

This here is the NYX Round Lipstick in Margarita and Jupiter.

What NYX says:

NYX Round Lipstick is our classic lipstick for all-year round. The mineral-based emollient formula offers a beautiful velvet texture, saturated color and it resists wear and smudging. It’s your go-to lipstick. From Pure Nude to Pink Lyric to Chic Red, Round Lipstick is available in a jaw-dropping 126 shades.

Margarita is an orangey-pink shade on the tube, but when applied, it comes off a bit more vibrant. Jupiter is a shimmery light pink.

The formulas on these lipsticks are wonderful, it goes on smooth and brings out a lot of color with just one swipe! Its also very creamy and long-wearing.

A con I can think of the lipstick is that its kinda not suitable for Philippine weather! You have to keep this in a cool place, or else the lipstick will melt. Mine certainly did, I just keep it in my bag and since its summer, one of them melted (hence the non-photo of how the lipstick looks like).

And now here's how they look like on me:

This one is Margarita, its a very wearable shade that you can take from day to night. I'm not so sure though how it would fare on darker skinned girls, because the shade can make you look yellow-y. I wear this all the time though and it looks great on photos!

The more pa-tweetums color is Jupiter, with its baby pink shiny effect! I am in LOVE with this color!!! Its a bit frosty, but not too much. Cute cute color for summer!

I bought these from my most favorite online makeup shop, Digital Traincase. They're having a sale right now and each lipsticks costs only P135! Plus Multiply still has the free shipping for orders over P400, so its a great excuse to just hoard as many NYX Round Lipsticks as possible!!!

Follow the link HERE and happy shopping!

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EOS Lip Balm Sphere in Sweet Mint Review

Hello everyone! Its so nice to finally put a post in this blog related to BEAUTY STUFF!!! Tonight I come bring you a review about EOS Lip Balm Sphere in Sweet Mint, a product I have been so curious to try since well...forever!!!

Its shaped like a small egg, and is just too cute to resist!

EOS actually stands for EVOLUTION FOR SMOOTH, and is famous for these egg-shaped lip balms that provide instant relief for dry chapped lips. I have to admit that I'm not a big user of lip balms, but who can resist using a product like this?!

What EOS says:

Can a lip balm make you smile? We think so. That's why we invented this one.

• Long-lasting moisture

• Shea butter & vitamin E

• Smoothes on clear

• New smooth sphere easily glides on

• Twist-off top

• Gluten-free

• Paraben-free

• Petrolatum-free

• Phthlate-free

EOS lip balm is 95% organic, 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, EOS keeps your lips moist, soft, and sensationally smooth.
Directions: Twist off top. Pucker up. Smooth on. Smile. 

Haha please pardon those lines on the lip balm, I've been using this for over a week already!

Results of the EOS lip balm I have to say, are amazing. Before I used this, my lips were peeling, it was totally disgusting to put on lipsticks! But when I applied it, after 2 days, my lips were completely cured. Right now I don't have crumbly lips anymore, but I'm addicted to putting on this lip balm that I still consistently apply it.

Unfortunately, after 2 weeks of using, I seem to have developed a weird allergy. My lips became extremely chapped and puffy! :(


EOS Lip Balm Spheres are available at Digital Traincase, for only P250. You can visit their store in Circles and Dots in Rockwell, Powerplant or buy through their online website here.

P.S. I love love love that online shop where I bought this lip balm, they answer quickly and bring the best products here! Please do check them out and I promise you'll go nuts from all the gorgeous and affordable products they have!^^

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Holika Holika Face2Change Dial Gloss Review

If someone is going to Korea, particularly in Myeongdong, and you have no idea what to ask for (plus you like make-up or just looking pretty LOL), make them bring you home the Holika Holika Face2Change Dial Gloss. I swear you would be glad you did!

I've had this review stashed since FOREVER, and it has taken me ages to get it posted. I've been using this for more than 6 months, and it has never failed me.

The dial gloss comes in 6 shades, #1 Red, #2 Star Coral, #3 Pearly Purple, #4 Shine Pink and #5 Plum Pink. Mine is #5.

The gloss comes in a twisty stick form, one twist is enough for your lips. But I usually do 2 clicks so it has an impact on mine.

How the color looks like on my hand:

It's a gorgeous sheer pink that's suitable for all skin tones.

And...on the lips:

I love how this looks because its so clean-looking. Most glosses have an "oily" look to them, as if you've been gorging on fried chicken fat. This one is crisp and isn't sticky.

I'm not so sure on the price because this item was given to me as a gift. But there's a huuuuge Holika Holika flagship store in Myeongdong where you can buy it:

Photo taken from http://ariff83.tumblr.com/

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Tony Moly Berry Berry Magic Lip Tint 02 Review

Let me tell you some of the things I hate in make-up: I hate goopy things, lipgloss (the sticky kind), and dipping my fingers into sticky things and having to clean my finger off afterwards--and still not succeeding because the stickiness just sticks there. As you can see, I am not a big fan of lip balms or lip gloss.

But seeing the Tony Moly Berry Berry Magic Lip Tint made me rethink this make-up philosophy. I was unable to resist its nice green hue and how it "magically" changes color the moment it touches your lips! I mean, that is quite intriguing, right?

I also loved its packaging, which looks very similar to the Tony Moly Black Gel Liner but has a more round edge. Its also very affordable, and its the first product (together with 2 facial masks I forgot to make a review on) I bought in the Tony Moly Philippines branch.

The lip tint actually comes in 3 colors, namely: 01 in Strawberry, 02 in Apple Green, and 03 in Grape.

What Tony Moly says:

It is a gel typed lip tint to make lips red.

It contains of Vitamin E derivatives which Promote Blood Flow and help to have a fast metabolism.

Have a soft, moist and elastic lips!

[HOW TO USE] Coat in brush or hand slightly and pat it on your lips and spread out. After a while, your lips will be natural and cute red-colors.

 Has a hint of green apple-ish scent, nothing too overpowering though. I love how solid the gel-like lip tint is!

After putting my finger on the lip tint, immediately turns into a pinkish color!

And now on my lips:

I've seen other reviews of this product, and the color outcome is different for all lip shades. My lips are on the reddish side and this is what turns out!

By the way, the lip tint isn't as sticky as it looks. One wipe of my finger on a tissue paper is enough to remove it entirely.

I like its appearance when applied; doesn't look like I've been gorging on lechon.

This lip tint is perpetually stashed inside my bag. Whenever I feel like going out sans heavy make-up, I usually go for just mascara and this lip tint. Instant gorgeousness!^^

The Tony Moly Berry Berry Magic Lip Tint 02 is only P198.00 and is available at all Tony Moly stores located in SM!

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Tony Moly Goddess Style Berryberry Lovely Stick Review

I am beyond ecstatic that Tony Moly has finally found its way to Philippine shores! The more Korean make-up brands available here, the better! What's also great is that the prices remain to be affordable, and those who want lovely skincare and cute make-up can avail these whenever they want.

Since I had already spent a mini-fortune on Majolica Majorca products, I decided to buy just a lipstick this time around. This is the Tony Moly Goddess Style Berryberry Lovely Stick in PKLS02. I got it because I fell in love with the packaging--doesn't it look too cute?

The shade on the tube is a milky pink. There are other shades available but I chose this because the others were too orange on me.

The color on the tube stays true when swiped: still a nice milky pink and you can build up the color as much as you like.

And now on the lips:

Color on lips alone is not too matte and pretty light.

Swiped concealer first to hide the super redness of my lips and still comes out really light

The color is perfect if you like a really subtle lip color. I haven't tried the other shades because I liked this one immediately. It isn't that long-lasting, you have to retouch every so often, but the lipstick glides on well and no problems with putting it on.

Tony Moly Goddess Style Berryberry Lovely Stick costs Php345.00 at selected SM Department Stores (got mine at SM Makati!).

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AVON Ultra Moisture Rich Lipstick + Glimmerstick Lipliner Reviews

Hey everyone! Here's part 2 of my AVON stash review, and coming up next are lipsticks and a lipliner!

What's hard about ordering from a catalogue (the way AVON does it) is that its hard to roadtest the shades prior to purchasing. That's usually my hesitation before buying AVON products.

So as you can see, I got 5 AVON Ultra Moisture Rich lipsticks in these shades, plus a glimmerstick liner in Red Brick:

A close-up of that AVON Glimmersticks Lipliner in Red Brick :

What AVON says:

Our #1 Liner!

Enhances the wear of any lipstick. Smooth, glide-on color. Long wear (wears up to 12 hours!) Retractable, self-sharpening.

Weird but true story: I have never used lipliner in my whole life! Its probably because the lipliner's purpose is to make your lips appear fuller, which I would never do because I think they're too full for my face. But the AVON glimmerstick lipliner is pretty easy to use--I didn't have a hard time tracing the outline of my lips and there's no need for sharpening. I'll have to see if I'll be using this one for future use.

Up next are the AVON Ultra Moisture Rich Lipsticks!

What AVON says:

Luxurious moisture, super-saturated colour. Targets dryness with hydrosphere technology. Contains jojoba oil and vitamin A, C, and E. 

I have to say I was pretty ecstatic most of all on these lippies, because they're so many! I was also very satisfied on their staying power as well as how they glide on. Moisture-wise (as what it promises), I didn't experience any drying effects.

Packaging-wise, I thought they looked really good and a nice addition to anyone's lipstick collection! The plastic case does NOT look cheap even though this one only sells for P199! Seriously!!!

But what I noticed the most is that some of the shades come on a bit sheer but some are highly pigmented. On to the shades I have:

M04 in Passionate Pink: this is one of the sheer shades I was telling you about. It goes on soft, so I had to layer it on. I don't know why they called it "passionate" since its not vibrant. I like the soft pink color it gives though, so if you want a non-overpowering pink, this is the shade to get.

M05 in Lava Love: highly pigmented color! I can't find the right words to describe its color, because its not a deep red (deceivingly so on the tube), nor is it a pink. Its more of an in-between shade, and very bright! That shade on my lips was achieved with only 1 swipe. You see where I'm getting? HIGHLY PIGMENTED. But love it when paired with low-key eyes. Its definitely something that will brighten up your face.

M104 in Deep Pomegranate: this is a dark red violet color that's also highly pigmented. I don't like the shade very much and won't be wearing this often--I actually used this for a costume look when my sister became a Black Swan for her creative photo (did the trick with a touch of black eyeshadow) because I wanted to achieve a bruised lip effect.

M200 in Charming Pomegranate: a fun fun color! I like this shade A LOT--because its different from the other shades. Again, this one is also highly pigmented and gives a high dose of color in 1 swipe. This is also best to pair with a simple eye look and no blush. Love this the most!:D

M306 in Coral Fantasy: looks more orangey on the tube than on the lips. This is more on the browner side of the color wheel than on the orange side. I actually used this to create a Miss Tangerine look similar to the one Dara has in her new Etude House campaign, which looked pretty good! A nice coral lippie for me, but you have to swipe it on around 2 layers so you can get that shade. Still also kinda sheer.


Here ends my AVON reviews, I hope you guys were able to find something you like because these lipsticks are lovely for the price they offer.

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Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Rosedew Review

I am totally in love with this lip color!!! I've been looking for a nudey pink lip color for a long time now and I think I got it! I honestly just stumbled on this one by accident because the lipstick I wanted from MAC was out of stock (go figure, they're always out of stock), so I strolled on over to the Revlon counter and thisi is what I got!

What Revlon says:

Infused with silk and vitamins for smooth, conditioning color. In a dazzling array of fabulous, fashionable shades.

The shade is Rosedew, and as you can see, its a a pretty sheer light salmon pink.

On my lips, its still pretty sheer but really wearable for everyday:

I think the only drawback for this lipstick is that the color doesn't stay on too long. I think its about 3 hours, tops. But I really like the shade so its all right for me, I just re-apply when needed.


Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Rosedew is available at any Revlon counters for only P450.

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Etude House Lucid Darling Fantastic Rouge Review

This is one of my most favorite lipsticks I have bought so far--I'm on a pink craze (straight out of my salmon craze) which is why I bought this in pink. This is Etude House's Lucidarling Fantastic Rouge.
They have 10 colors all in all, I really want to try #1 and #4, the latter is allegedly their bestseller.

What the box says:

Makeup Line promotes LED (Light Emitting Diode) color, radiance and clarity to makeup expression.

Lipstick formulated with LED Pixel Pigment for brilliant expression and shine.

 Here's how the packaging looks like:

I'm not really feeling the brown-ness of it all, but the real test for me is definitely the color pay-off and whether its long-lasting. The tip is slanted, which I prefer than pointy ones. I got the #5 shade which looks like a dupe of the Gaga lippie.

Plus I swatched this on my hand. The top is the Lucidarling while the bottom was my former go-to pink lipstick from Maybelline Color Sensational Moisture Extreme which I reviewed here.

And now on my lips:

It's a matte pink and contains no shimmers, which I definitely go for.
Color pay-off is great but not that long-lasting. I wore this to a party and after drinking anything I have to swipe the color back on again.

Etude House LUCIDarling Fantastic Rouge is priced at Php478.00.

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March Make-Up Haul! (Got all these for free!)

Hello everyone! I know I said I was going to be on hiatus, but I couldn't resist making this post because my mom gave me a lot of make-up that was given to her that she thought she wouldn't use. Since I also got myself a new camera, I thought I'd share with you the excellent loot!

fr L-R: Elizabeth Arden's Exceptional Lipstick in Pink Vibration, Victoria's Secret Make Me Gorgeous All-over Face Kit (Plums), Elizabeth Arden's Exceptional Lipstick in Red Diamond, Elizabeth Arden's Shimmer Powder in Nude

I got all these a week ago, so I haven't used them yet. Here's how the Victoria's Secret palette looks like when closed:

Not really a fan of those jewels on the side, makes the compact look cheap. I tried swatching the eyeshadows (those on the bottom drawer) as well as the lip glosses (those on top) but they're all too sheer to be caught by the camera.

As for the lipsticks, I thankfully could swatch them on my hand:

They're both highly pigmented but very shimmery.Pink Vibration's a really fun color and when you apply it, your lips literally turn PINK. It glides on well. I'd say its a young color and perfect when you want to amp up what you're wearing with something vibrant. But you can also top this off with a frosty gloss so that it's not too loud.Red Diamond has bits of gold flecks in it. Don't be deceived by the color! A bit on the lighter side of red. This goes on PINKISH. Not exactly my favorite though, I like the pink more. Here's how they look like when worn:

Pink Vibration (left), Red Diamond (right)

My favorite among the bunch is the Elizabeth Arden Shimmer Powder in Nude. I love how subtle the shimmer is. Very classy packaging:

You can use a fluffy brush to apply this to the bridge of your nose and your cheekbones to make your face look more luminous. I know it looks like a compact of too much glitter, but the shimmers do not show that much. Really pretty!

Elizabeth Arden Exceptional Lipstick costs $19.50 each through Macy's Online. Still researching on how the others cost!

On the 1st weekend of April I'll be going to KOREA!:D I'm super duper excited and I'll keep you guys posted on EVERYTHING I do, especially now since I have a brand spanking new camera!:D:D:D

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