MAC Matte Lipstick in 'Get the Hint?'

Hi loves!

Here's a cute pink shade from MAC:

MAC Matte Lipstick in Get the Hint

Chihuahua Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in Cherry Pop

Hey dolls!

I'm feeling cutesy today so I decided to share another swatch post on a Chihuahua Cosmetics product.

Chihuahua Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in Cherry Pop

Pink Sugar Project Vanity These Lips Don't Lie Lip Crayon in "Sorry Not Sorry"

Hello loves!

I've always liked wearing bold, matte lippies. I have dozens of different shades now and I just noticed that I barely wear browns. When it comes to neutral tones, I always go to those leaning to peachy or pinkish nudes, but I rarely try colors that are in the brown range. The closest would be in the darker shades which is burgundy.

So when I attended the Project Vanity 10th Anniversary event, I had mixed feelings when I first saw this...

Pink Sugar Project Vanity These Lips Don't Lie Lip Crayon in "Sorry Not Sorry"

Pink Sugar Creamy Matte Lipstick in Girl Next Door

Hello dearies!

I always tell my friends to have at least one nude lipstick in your makeup kits. It's like your little black dress because you can never go wrong when you use a nude lippie, whether you're just shopping for groceries or attending a wedding!

The tricky part here is finding the right shade. Some nude lipsticks will make you look pale, while some do not compliment your skin and will just look grey.

So far I've seen some that works great for me and I think I like the pinkish nudes the best, but I also love wearing peachy nudes like this one...

Pink Sugar Creamy Matte Lipstick in Girl Next Door

L'Oreal Color Riche Moist Matte Lipstick in Beige Couture

Hello dears!

I've been using a lot of matte liquid lipsticks. I still think they look wonderful, but there comes a point that I feel like it looks too dry for me. I still like the sort of matte finish but with a hint of creaminess to it, and that's what this matte lipstick that I'll be share swatches with you in this post is all about!

L'Oreal Color Riche Moist Matte Lipstick in Beige Couture

Careline Matte Liquid Lipsticks (Arm and Lip Swatches)

Hello loves!

So I've been posting swatches of a couple of matte liquid lipsticks from Careline that I was able to bring home during an event I attended a few months ago. During the said event, I was able to get a swatch of all the available shades, even the metallic ones too! I was very impressed with the pigmentation and how lightweight these matte lippies are. And the thought that you can get these at such an affordable price made me more excited to blog about them.

Just a couple of months ago, I received a package containing all of the shades. Though I've already shared the swatches during my post about the event, I would love to share them again in better lighting as well as how they look when I apply them on my lips.

I received twelve shades of the matte liquid lipsticks and three melted metallic lipsticks.

J Cat Lipfinity Matte Lip in LMK124 Wild Limo Rides

Hey lovelies!

Looking for a the perfect makeup partner for your Halloween party look? Then you might wanna check out the nearest J Cat store near you. This brand carries so many bold shades that I'm sure you'll find the product/s you need.

While I browsed their selections, I found this waterproof black liquid lipstick. I like going creative with my makeup once in a while so I thought I could get one so I could use it in one of my makeup experiments. It's pretty affordable at PhP 399.00 so my frugal self didn't hesitate as much to buy it. Haha!

J Cat Lipfinity Matte Lip in LMK124 Wild Limo Rides

Info at the tube:

Info from the website:

I enjoyed reading the names of the shades!

I've been using liquid lipsticks often and this one is just one of the dozens I currently have now. This one is special because it's the only black one! 

The packaging is simple. The material reminds me of that of the classic NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams. BUT it's a clear plastic tube with a black cap. You get to see the real shade of the lippie.

It's equipped with a doe foot applicator. It's pretty slim that can make application very easy to control. It doesn't carry enough to cover both lips though so I do have to re-dip it to fully apply the product on my lips.

Here's a swatch. 

I like how black it is and how matte it is. However, the product going in the lines of my skin was concerning to be honest...

Good thing that on my lips, it did not bleed out! It looks pretty good. It does have minty-bubblegummy scent. At first I didn't like it because I wasn't used to it, but now it doesn't bother me anymore. Sometimes I even like it. 

The consistency is less creamy than what I'm used to. It can also be drying, but a good lip balm underneath can make a huge difference. 

This product can stay the whole day (well, the food you eat can affect it though) and it's transfer-proof and smudge-proof. It can really withstand any Halloween party! Wooot!

And that's all for now. What do you think of J Cat Lipfinity Matte Lip in Wild Limo Rides?

Cheers,

DAWN

Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Skin

Hey loves!

I'm back for a quick swatch post!

I was able to take home this product when I attended one of the brand's events a couple of months ago...


Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Skin
This is PhP 165.00 per tube.


As the name says, it's a shade pretty close to our skin color, particularly the average Pinay skin tone. So if you're looking for a matte nude shade, this will probably catch your eye when you check out Ever Bilena counters.


"Skin" is just one of the 25 matte lipstick shades available from Ever Bilena. That's quite a big number of colors to choose from. And with it's affordable price, it's pretty easy to collect your favorite shades if you're into mattes.

For more info about this lippie, here's the description on the label:



More info from the website:

What it is: 
Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick features neutral to bold shades that is perfect for all occasions.

What it does: 
Whether you like it nude, bright or bold, every shade of this matte lipstick is instantly flattering. It provides highly pigmented shades in just a few swipe. Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick is also infused with Vitamin E to help keep your lips moisturized. It now has a new shade – Rouge Berry.

How to use:
Apply directly to your lips. Start from the center of your upper lip following your lip shape. Repeat the same step on your lower lip.


The shade is a warm, nude shade. Like a light brown with a bit of grey. It's not my go-to nude color to be honest because I tend to get nude pinks or nude peaches.


When worn, I find that the warm shade is pretty close to my skin color without making me look too pale.




I use this when I have a bold eye makeup to balance my look. I don't see myself wearing it with natural makeup because I find that it's too close to my skin color and I definitely need some color for my face.
I like pairing this with smokey eyes or a very defined and long winged liner! I could also see me wearing other bold colors for my eyes like hot pink or teal!

I like how matte it is but this can dry my lips pretty quickly. I suggest to wear a lip balm underneath to avoid chappy lips.

And that's all I guess. Thoughts?

Cheers,

DAWN

Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte Lipstick in M CR 342

Hey loves!

I bought my first Shu Uemura lipstick! It's saddening that the brand is leaving the Philippines so I'm glad that I was able to get one before their counters closed.

Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte Lipstick in M CR 342

I bought it for PhP 1,000.00.

I bought this shade because I love this color. It's more like pinkish peach since it is more on the peach side than pink. I also love wearing matte lippies more.

For information about this product, here are the labels on the box:

And more info from the website:

comfort matte you dare to wear everyday.
The new super-matte lipstick is the perfect combination of extreme matte and ultimate comfort with moisturizing ingredients to deliver the smoothest matte finish with all-day comfort. 

The unique creamy texture is available in 15 wearable shades perfect for many occasions!

I love the packaging. It looks so clean and sleek! The silver tube looks so elegant, clean, and simple, but the clear plastic around the tube gives a modern twist. The slim fonts of the brand logo gives it a classy vibe.

Even the bullet looks so modern but classy.

This color is a perfect every day lipstick for me. It works well with my skin and it's pretty close to my favorite color.

Swatch on hand

I got the swatch in one swipe and it's really pigmented. It glides smoothly because of the creamy texture, yet the finish is matte.

On my lips

I love it! I love the color, I love the texture, I love pretty much everything about it! It does make dry lips obvious when your lips are chappy, but other than that, it's great! It's a matte lippie that doesn't make my lips dry, the pigmentation is great, the texture is creamy and smooth. It's just awesome!

It's one of my current go-to lipsticks!

So what do you think of the Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte Lipstick in M CR 342?

Cheers,
DAWN

Show Off Your Most Beautiful Smile with Céleteque’s NEW Matte Lipsticks in Nude, Ruby, and Wine

Hello loves!

Celeteque just added more shades to their lipstick line and I bet you guys will absolutely love wearing them, especially this coming holiday season!

A few days ago, I received this gift in the mail...

I wasn't expecting anything really. So it was such a pleasant surprise to receive all three new shades and a beautiful framed quote:

"The most beautiful curve on a woman's body is her smile" -Bob Marley

I definitely agree. When you smile, your face lights up and it becomes a sign of positivity or happiness that is understood by most if not everyone. Partner that smile with these new shades for a more stunning look.

Check out the press release below for more info.

Healthy Smile and Lips With Céleteque’s NEW Matte Lipstick Shades

As these –ber months signal the start of the season’s festivities, women find more reasons to want to prettify and pucker up. They dress to the nines, teeter on their heels, and make sure faces are done to perfection. To complete and update their look, they’ve got fresh additions to their arsenal: Céleteque’s NEW Matte Lipsticks (P595).

The latest Céleteque Matte Lipsticks come in three covetable shades: Nude, a brown-tone neutral that can match any skin tone; Ruby, a statement-making party-ready crimson; and Wine, a deep mauve that for that grounded regal look. These three NEW Céleteque Matte Lipsticks make for perfect kit companions for the season’s festivities. Add these new colors to your lippie collections and be ready for an exciting fourth quarter.

A Healthy Swipe

Like all of Céleteque’s Dermo offerings, Céleteque DermoCosmetics Matte Lipsticks are co-created with dermatologists, ensuring that each lipstick is infused with dermo-grade ingredients that keep sensitive lip skin healthy.

Céleteque Matte Lipsticks give your lips the alluring touch of a long-wearing formula that lends lips a vivid matte color finish. It glides on easily and leaves the lips with no waxy feel. Céleteque’s lippies have Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) that moisturizes lips, Bisabolol that reduces flaking and restores suppleness, as well as Candelilla Wax that nourishes lip skin. The effect? Happily healthy lips raring to pucker up and raring to flash that gorgeous smile.

Season Smacker

With healthy lips in season-worthy shades, women finally have that fresh swipe of confidence they need to look their best. They feel better and look better, too, especially when an alluring smile easily plays on their lips. In this case, Bob Marley definitely got it down pat, there is definitely nothing more beautiful than the curve of a woman’s smile— and thanks to Céleteque, that curve got even lovelier. 

Céleteque Matte Lipsticks are exclusively available in Watsons for only Php 595.

Above are photos of the labels on the box that show the ingredients list, directions of use, precautionary measures, and more product descriptions.

I'm a fan of bold, matte lipsticks so having to swatch these three was a delight for me. Not only are they bold and matte, but these are the colors that I absolutely LOVE wearing!

I've provided swatches below. Check them out!

(From left to Right) 

Nude, Ruby, and Wine

I also have photos of my lips with the lipsticks! Check them out!

First is Nude.

I think it's a must to have at least one nude lipstick in your stash. It's something that you can wear for a simple, natural look, and it goes very well with a striking smokey eye makeup!

on my lips

Next is Ruby.

I like how they named this Ruby and the shade is exactly like Ruby... well, maybe with a hint of scarlet. But it's very stunning.

It's very Christmas-y/festive because of it's bright yet very bold color. You would certainly stand-out when you have this on.

on my lips

Last, but not the least, Wine.

It's as dark as red wine. It looks as sophisticated as the drink as well! 

I think it's a great pick if you're going on a fancy dinner date. I like that it's darker than Ruby with a cooler tone. Even if both are shades of red, they give a different vibe!

on my lips

I've used all three and I would agree that they are all pigmented! For matte lipsticks, I don't think that they are as drying as, if I have to compare, the ones from MAC's. In fact, I don't think it made my lips chappy during the couple of days that I wore the lipsticks. But it can make your dry lips obvious (mine's quite dry when I did the swatches, which you can see on the photos, unfortunately). Make sure you moisturize your lips well before using.

I'm loving the part that it's quite afforable. Good quality matte lipsticks are getting more expensive nowadays because of the popularity so it's great to know that Celeteque provided us with these. If you're on a tight budget, I must admit that it's not particularly cheap at PhP 595.00, but for the quality, I think it's a pretty good deal! You don't get any of the waxy feeling, no chemical scent, and no awful taste! You just get beautiful colors that are long-lasting!

I'm loving all three shades and I think I'll be using them a lot for the next few months. I can't pick which one is my favorite. Which do you think suits me the best?

Cheers,
DAWN