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Hi lovelies!

I'm not a fan of tints but since my sister gave me this, I might as well share swatches for you guys. I'm pretty sure many who are interested in makeup, specially those who just started getting to know this world of pretty things, love/want to use lips stains because it gives a natural finish and usually lasts long on skin. Some brands have claimed that their tints are the bestsellers in the country so I'm pretty sure than some of you might be interested to see this one...

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The Body Shop Lip and Cheek Stain in Pink Hibiscus 001

Hello loves!

Are you a fan of The Body Shop's Lip and Cheek Stain?
I know for a fact that their lip and cheek stains are one of their bestsellers in the Philippines and most of my friends who are also makeup enthusiasts have used this before.

This year, The Body Shop added more shades for us to try and they're also in this cutie-size tube! There are nine shades for us to play with and I currently have one of them...

The Body Shop Lip and Cheek Stain in Pink Hibiscus 001

The product was sent to me by TBS Philippines along with products from their British Rose skincare range.

Info from the website

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

A lightweight, long-lasting, cheeky kiss of color for your lips and cheeks. This gluten-free is enriched with moisturizing Community Trade Aloe for protection and comfort that lasts all day.

• Non-drying, lightweight texture
• Provides 12 hour comfort and moisture
• Enriched with Community Trade aloe vera from Mexico, Community Trade honey from Ethiopia and Vitamin B5 to protect and improve the skin

FOR LIPS – Using the wand provided, apply on bare lips and blend using either the wand or your fingers.

FOR CHEEKS – Apply on the apples of your cheeks and use your fingers, to blend. This product can be applied on bare skin or over your cream/powder make-up base.

We source our Community Trade honey from the UNESCO Sheka Forest Biosphere Reserve in the southern region of Ethiopia, where African bees distil the nectar of rainforest flowers to create a distinctive floral honey. To collect this precious honey, we work with the ‘bee whisperers’ of Beza Mar, a group dedicated to improving the livelihood of Ethiopian beekeeping communities and maintaining their traditional, natural way of working with bees. Our Community Trade honey skin and hair care products aids miniaturization for soft, smooth skin and hair.

FULL INGREDIENTS

Aqua/Water/Eau (Solvent), Glycerin (Humectant), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder (Skin Conditioning Agent - Humectant), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Aminomethyl Propanol (pH Adjuster), Panthenol (Skin Conditioning Agent), Methylparaben (Preservative). [+/- CI 17200/Red 33 (Colorant), CI 19140/Yellow 5 (Colorant)].

I think that what made The Body Shop's Lip and Cheek Stain such a popular and well-loved product is its affordability, long-lasting quality, its multifunctional, and it doesn't dry up your lips.

Before the emergence of so many makeup brands carrying tints, The Body Shop's has been there and I think it will continue to be a trusted product for years to come.

That being said, I'm glad that the brand tries to innovate this well-loved product by introducing more shades!

This shade I have here, Pink Hibiscus, is pretty close to their most popular shade Rose Pink. 

The quality of the new tints is almost the same except the featured ingredient here is Honey while the tint has Marula Oil.

It has a doe-foot applicator. It can carry enough product to cover my lips. The packaging is pretty simple and I like that it's clear so that we have an idea of the shade we're getting.

Here's a swatch

It has a lovely natural-looking tint. It dries pretty quickly so you better blend fast.

Once it sets, it will last a loooong time!

Here's my face with the product both applied on the lips and cheeks. 

I applied quite a lot on the cheeks so that the camera will capture the shade. Haha! For the lips, I had to do 2-3 coats so that it will give me this rosy finish.

It looks very natural if you put on the right amount and it is very lightweight—like you aren't wearing any at all! I like that it acts as both blush and lip color so it's a great travel buddy!

What do you think of this product? Have you tried the other shades? Which one?


Cheers,
DAWN

The Body Shop Geisha Doll Lip and Cheek Stain

Hello loves!

The Body Shop has something super cute in-store for you this holiday season.

Most of you might already know that their bestselling product in the country is their lip and cheek stain. Well, this really good product just became more awesome. They've added a new shade and it's inside this very, very cute geisha doll packaging!

OMG! This is just cuteness overload!!!!!!

 Below are their press releases for some info about this product:

First of all, I just can't get enough of this really, really, ridiculously cute packaging. I really like that the bun of the hair is the handle of the applicator. They really put some thought in this design. They made it really cute but still not too bulky. Super, duper like! (But even if it is bulky, I'd still carry this in my purse because it's just really cute!)

The box and packaging has all the important info labeled on them.

The shade is red which is pretty close to the one that the geisha in the design is wearing.

You won't get any leaks with this packaging. It's a twist-up bottle and you can just close it tightly and you won't encounter that problem.

This is the applicator.

Swatch on hand

On my lips

Ummm... make sure you moisturize your lips really well when you use this. I just scrubbed my lips here and it emphasized the parts where there used to be dry patches. :P

I achieved that color after 2-3 coats of the stain. You can easily control how red you want your lips and cheeks to be. It's not like those tints that are too dark and pigmented that you have to hurry to spread so that it won't make those weird strong colored patches on the skin. But you still have to spread it nicely, okay? I suggest you use your fingers or a soft sponge. Hehe. :P

 For the cheeks, I dabbed 2-3 dots per cheek to create that subtle blush. It really warms up the skin. It really looks good for a simple makeup during the holidays.

This can stay up to 5 hours on me as a lippie unless I eat or drink. As a cheek tint, probably less because of my oily face. But I bet this can last even half a day to those who have dry to normal skin.

And that's all for this post. Check out the new Geisha Doll Lip and Cheek Stain at any of the branches of The Body Shop near you! Go and doll yourself up!!! 

So what do you think of this holiday treat from The Body Shop? Don't you just love this Geisha Doll themed product? Don't you find the packaging really cute too? 

Cheers,
DAWN

Review: Ellana Amethyst Lip and Cheek Gel

Good evening ladies,

I've always liked dual/multi-purpose make up because they're handy for travel. So here's one I particularly fell in love with, Ellana's Lip and Cheek Gel. This product comes in two colors, Red which is Ruby, and Violet which is Amethyst (currently the only one we have).

If you've used a lip and cheek tint before then you won't be a stranger to this product. But just in case you don't know how to use it, it does come with instructions at the back. And of course, the ingredients used are all natural.

What I really liked about this product is that it comes in a pump. I've always had hygiene issues with other lip and cheek stains as they mostly come in doe foot applicators. I get a little off sometimes when I think of how I dab the same applicator and my cheek and my lip. Plus most of the time, since you use these product more commonly when you're traveling or the office, you don't really have much time to really clean your cheeks before applying. So yeah, I tend to be discouraged at using them.

For this one, however, since it's dispensed in a pump and the size is big enough for it to fit in a small bag, I really find it convenient and sanitary.

As you can see on the picture below, the color of the gel is intensely red.

When smeared as well, the color looks intimidating, however...

it blends out well and looks quite natural when it dries. The only problem is, the gel seems to take a long time to dry up. Also, the stain is quite formidable and would stay on for a really long time; it can even withstand food and drinks. The downside to that is, the tip of my fingers have red stains for a long time as well (unless I wash vigorously/frequently).

Also when applied on the lips, the stain looks quite natural. It mostly reminds me of how my lips look after eating Lipps candies... that's pretty much how they stain.

Here's the whole look with Dawn as the model. See how natural it looks?

Also, for the amount of product it has, one bottle at Php 220 is not so bad. especially when you're really careful at dispensing the product. :)

So in summary, I guess I've found my lazy-day-go-to and travel-friendly make-up.

Hope this has helped you.

Cheers,

LIZ

'Filipinas' Most Loved' Lip and Cheek Stain Now Pre-Packed for The Holidays

Hey guys!

Are you a fan of lip and cheek tints/stains? Then you must have tried The Body Shop's then.
I believe that most kikay girls such as myself have tried this product in their lifetime. 

I can say this since this is actually one of TBS' bestsellers in almost all their stores in the Philippines. The shade fits almost all skin types and it's very easy to use so no wonder people really love it!

So if you love this product, then you'll probably love this new promo they have for the holidays!

"The old adage that 'great things come in small packages' comes true this
Christmas as the Beauty with Heart brand, The Body Shop, offers their highly-
popular Lip and Cheek Stain pre-wrapped this holidays, making gift-giving easier
and hassle-free for its customers.

This dual-purpose liquid stain comes in a small, pocket-sized tube but
packs a powerful punch of color. A few dabs on the cheek and a couple of swipes
on the lips give you an instant, natural-looking, rosy glow.

It is known as the 'Filipinas' Most Loved' as almost every high school girl
got initiated into make-up through the Lip & Cheek Stain. To make it the perfect
gift this Christmas, The Body Shop has a joyful Christmas offer of only Php 395
(regular price is 795), which makes it the ideal present for all your gal pals, co-
workers, as well as for all your female relatives.

It also is dermatologically tested and made cruelty-free, meaning it didn't
require harm to any animals, so wearers are rest assured that it isn't just good
for their skin, but good for their conscience too."

So why not grab this awesome deal and visit your nearest The Body Shop branch?

Share your love for it with your friends and family by giving it as gifts for the holidays! I'm sure they'll love it too!

Cheers!

DAWN