Careline Magic Serum Stain

Hi loves!

There was a time during the Covid-19 outbreak and a couple of years after that that I bought multiple different lip stains because I wear face masks when I go out, usually during commutes to work. I still do this even after the pandemic to avoid getting infected by illnesses just in case I I ride next to someone who's ill.          

One of the products that I bought is this Magic Serum Stain from Careline Cosmetics.

The Balm Stainiac in Beauty Queen

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...

The Balm Stainiac in Beauty Queen

Fran Wilson Mood Gloss

Hello dearies!

Since the heat is just so high these days, I try to keep my makeup simple when I go out under the sun. I also try my best to keep my skin and body hydrated AND even look hydrated (because you can easily look haggard after a few minutes under this Manila heat. Haha!). Wearing lipgloss helps with the 'look' part.

I rarely use lipglosses but this one that I'll be sharing with you made me love wearing it again!

Fran Wilson Mood Gloss

Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro in 400 The Red

Hey loves!

I don't usually splurge on lipsticks unlike I do on foundations and skincare, so I rarely get to use luxury branded lip products. My sister does and she got me this lippie from Giorgio Armani Beauty! YAYYY!! 

Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro in 400 The Red

I love bold red lip colors so the shade The Red is just the color I would pick out myself if I were to buy an expensive lippie.

Here's the product description from the website:

The first lip stain with a comfortable velvety texture and a luminous matte finish. Lips appear instantly plumped and radiant. This lip stain lets lips appear instantly plumped and radiant, while the non-sticky texture offers hours of hydration and comfort. It is infused with concentrated pigments that permeate the gel formula, offering an incredible depth of color that stays true, leaving the lips with a flawlessly matte, glowing look.

I love the simple and serious-looking design. I like that it's so sharp, like it's inviting you to appreciate it's redness while still looking so classy.

Here's a swatch on my hand

and on my lips

The shade is incredible! The pigmentation is intense. It's RED!!! I don't need to dip the applicator again to cover both lips. It's not too matte but if you prefer a matte finish, just blot it once. It can stay the whole day on the lips. The texture really is velvety and it glides smoothly on the lips. I do notice that when I do not blot this, I do get some bleeding, but yeah, you can prevent that by blotting.

This is a regular in my kikay kit because nothing can go wrong with a good red lippie!

What do you think of the Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro in 400 The Red?

Cheers,

DAWN

Revlon Colorburst Balm Stain in Crush Beguin

Hey loves!

I just found a new go-to lipstick! And I wasn't even planning on getting a new lippie at all! 

Revlon Colorburst Balm Stain in Crush Beguin

Got this at 50% off. The original price was PhP 575.00.

I was at the department store one day and saw that Revlon was on sale. I saw that the prices were hugely discounted and I just thought, "why not take advantage of this?" It has been a while since I have used a product from the brand anyway. 

I've tried their balm stains before and I think they are pretty good. Since they were at 50% off, I decided to get one, and the shade that was most interesting to me was Crush Beguin.

I'm into darker shades lately, but this one is not too dark. It's pretty wearable actually. I just think that I want a break from the bright reds and pinks I usually wear, as well as nudes. I'm all for berry shades, plums, and deep fuchsias now.

This one is a violet red shade. 

A swatch on my hand

On my lips, it looks so good because it compliments the warm shade of my skin really well. It has this slight glossy finish that make my lips look so healthy and moisturized. I failed to take a pic of the stain it leaves on but it is pretty close to the color when I just apply it. Just imagine it without the glossy effect. ;P

I'm currently using this the most often among my lippie collection. It gives a bold color to my lips and it is soooo long-lasting because it's a stain, but still keeps my lips moisturized I usually complain that some stains dry my lips, but not this one! 

I would love to try out more shades from this line, and maybe the matte balms if they're good too. Any recommendations? :)

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

Colour Collection Ultimate Wear Lipstick in Angelic

Hello dears!

I'm sharing a quick swatch post for today. It's something I got from Sample Room a few months ago...

Colour Collection Ultimate Wear Lipstick

Regular price is Php 350.00 per tube.

Some details from the box:

The shade I got is Angelic.

And here are more info from Sample Room's website:

Achieve rich, longwearing color that glides on smoothly and doesn’t fade away easily. Lasts up to 8 hours! Always hydrating and never drying, this high-cushioned lipstick keeps lips moisturized all day, minimizes the appearance of fine lines, and stops feathering to give lips the perfect plumped-up appearance. Slim and handy, with a see through window for easy identification.

Angelic, a soft rosy nude color for everyday wear.

I chose this color because I was in the look-out for a nice pinkish nude lip color. 

When I got the lippie, at first glance, it does look like a nice pinkish nude. 

Here's a close up of the lippie at full length.

And here's how it looks on my hand.

It's still close to the color on the tube but a bit more pinkish. I still found it nice.

And it leaves a stain too. I guess that contributes to the "long-wearing" part. Though I'm not really into the purplish stain since I am looking for a pinkish nude lippie.

On my lips

Once I apply it on my lips, it was just pink. It's quite bright too. Not what I expected. But it still looks nice... just not what I expected.

At the end of the day, it looks like this. A cool-toned pink... purplish pink. 

And if you try to remove it, your lips are still stained. I guess people on the go would love this since you don't have to reapply much because this is really long-wearing.

And oh, it's creamy and non-drying too!

Though this isn't what I was expecting, I guess I learned to like it because it's quite good. Anyway, I found some nice pinkish nude lipsticks from Happy Skin, Lorac, and Revlon so I'm happy. :P

Have you tried any Colour Collection's Ultimate Wear Lipstick? Which shade?

Cheers,

DAWN

'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