Review: L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail Lipstick in Primrose

 Hey, Ladies!

I borrowed this lipstick from my friend, Liz, a few days ago. It was actually given to her by her aunt and offered me first 'dibs' on the product. Of course, I was happy to try it out!
I haven't had the opportunity to use much L'Oreal products. Most that I've tried are their foundations so I was really curious on trying one of their lipsticks.

So for the time being that I had this lipstick, I shall share with you my thoughts and experiences with it in this review.

L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail Lipstick in Primrose

What the product says:

Additional Info:

This product is equipped with 2 tubes. One is for the color and the other is for moisturizing.

You get the product by pulling it out. The cap will remain at the metal container.
I like the container. It holds the tubes tight and will help you avoid losing them. Plus, it's easy to carry since it isn't bulky at all.

Here are the swatches for the color and moisturizer

on skin

on paper

The Primrose color is gorgeous. It has a semi matte finish with a little frosted effect.
The moisturizer, on the other hand, has a glossy finish.

The lipstick

The lipstick is very sticky... very, very sticky. It felt like I was applying glue that's almost dry. When you apply it, wait for it to dry off for 2 minutes before applying the moisturizer. Avoid applying more than 1 coat because it has a tendency to flake off. Also, avoid pressing your lips together to spread the product. I'm not a fan of the scent. And it shouldn't be stored in a very hot place. This one kind of soft but it turned OK when I stored it in the fridge for the night.

The moisturizer

This is VERY important. The lipstick alone makes your lips really dry. It also counteracts the smell of the lipstick.

Here's the lipstick alone

and this shot is when the moisturizer is applied.

This lipstick really does stay true to its claim that it can last for 16 hours. I already ate, drank water and even washed my face and it was still there. The staying power is awesome! Only thing that I hated was that I have to apply the moisturizer every hour. It really made my lips really dry.

Here's a shot of the swatch when we tried to wash it off with soap. It was very difficult to remove. The only way to remove the product is by using a good makeup remover.


So what do I like about it?

It has an amazing staying power

The color, Primrose, is gorgeous

Available in 12 different shades

The moisturizer is a really good lip balm

I like the packaging


What I don't like about it:

The product made my lips very dry

I don't like the smell of the lipstick

It gets flaky at times

I guess trying this product didn't made me want to repurchase it. Although I like that it's very long-lasting, I hate getting chappy lips. I don't really mind retouching my lips every once in a while so I guess I'll be skipping this one.


Have you tried this product yet? What do you think about it?




*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. I am not affiliated with the brand mentioned in this review.


Cheers,
DAWN

Guerlain Ombre Eclat 4 Couleurs Rose Boise 460

 Hey everyone!

This is basically a swatch post about one of my favorite eye shadow palettes I own.

 Guerlain Ombre Eclat 4 Couleurs Rose Boise 460

Why do I love it?

Besides having a very silky, light texture and it being pigmented, the colors look so beautiful... sort of makes me think of something cute and romantic at the same time. The palette has a neutral tone, a dark bronzy one and 2 pinks, one is lighter and more shimmery. These pinks remind me of wild pink roses. I've always adored pink roses. They are one of my favorite flowers actually!

And just like other Guerlain products, it smells good! And the packaging is very elegant!

Only downside here is, it's expensive. I'm not aware of how much it is in the market now though.

So here are the swatches so I can show you how pretty this palette is!

I put some numbers on the palette and on the swatches to make things easier for you. :)

 And here are closer looks for each color :)

 

 

 And lastly, here are shots of the product when I apply it on my eyes:

 My friends say I look "blooming" when I wear this look (I think so too. Haha!). :)

What do you think of the palette?

Do you own one as well or do you have a similar quad in a different brand?

 Cheers,

DAWN

Review: Etude House Dr. Oil Solution Shine Free Dual Primer

 Good day, lovely readers!

 It is only but recently did I appreciate the usage of moisturizers and primers before I put on makeup.
I do own some makeup base/primers but most of them just made my face all shiny faster. I also use moisturizers before I sleep, but I avoided using them before I apply makeup. I've always thought that I didn't need it since I have oily skin (I was afraid that it will just make my skin more oily) and that I was still young and I that I will just use it when I reach my mid 20's, like 24 or 25. :P

I've been seeing a lot of posts about makeup primers and daily moisturizers, affordable ones at that, and I got curious to try some that will hopefully be effective for me.

And I did! One of those I tried and found effective is...

Etude House Dr. Oil Solution Shine Free Dual Primer

costs Php498.00

 What the product says, Directions of use and Precautionary Advice:

 35ml+1.5g 2 step moisture and pore coverage primer promotes makeup ready complexion and eliminate oily shine. Oil-free formula void of Talc and Paraben.

 Other details:

 Ingredients:

Etude House Dr. Oil Solution Shine Free Dual Primer is actually 2 products in 1 -- inside the tube is a liquid moisturizer/primer and in the cap is a solid primer that focuses on covering or hiding bigger pores!

The moisturizer is very light. It is easy to spread all over your face and as you can see in the picture, the tube is easy to control thus you can squeeze out the specific amount you want. I hate tubes that releases too much product, and putting it back inside the tube is nearly impossible to do!
The product has a mild scent too. Not irritating at all!
AND it dries fast so you can proceed on your makeup routine and not wait so long just to let the primer dry!

The pore cover primer is not sticky at all. My face actually feels silky when I apply this. I apply this on my nose, and on some parts of my cheeks and forehead.
Does it cover my pores?
Well... when I finish with my foundation, I do see a difference. It doesn't cover my ever-so-annoying-huge-pores, but it does make it look smaller. :P
The product also has a mild scent and it has a little compact mirror too!

Did it lessen the oiliness of my face?
 Yes. Usually, when I'm outdoors, my skin gets all shiny in 2 hours. But recently, I've been outside doing errands for my thesis and I noticed that I only needed to do touch-ups after 4 hours. I kept on asking friends if I look shiny and I get positive feedbacks. So I'm very happy with that. Although my sis, Tracy, said that it doesn't do much for her (her skin is more oily than mine) and only prolongs the face getting shiny for only 30 minutes or so.

My foundation doesn't get cakey too. It usually happens to me before when I get too oily or put too much concealer and such. :)

Do I recommend it?
Yes I do! It works, it's affordable, and locally available! Although I wish that it has a high SPF -- it doesn't state if it has and how much. :(



I do like this product but I am still willing to try out others. I haven't tried much but very willing to experiment. Any suggestions?

*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. I am not affiliated with the brand mentioned in this review. All items here are purchased by me.

Cheers,

DAWN

Heart ♥ Kristel's MAC Giveaway!

 Just joined yet another amazing giveaway!!

 

 MY M·A·C FAVES GIVEAWAY

"Hello loves! Here's another chance for all you lovely followers to win some of my favorite products from M·A·C. I wanted to do this giveaway before my birthday earlier this month, but in between all that party planning, I didn't have time to put something together. Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner & I love you all so much, let's do this giveaway for the sake of love! This giveaway will be a little different from my previous ones, so please pay attention to the requirements. End date for this giveaway will be on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2012 (approx. 3 weeks from today)."

Interested to join as well?

You can enter and check out other details

HERE.