Beauty in a Box

One of the coolest things you can receive as a gift this Christmas is this Beauty in a Box from Papemelroti. Consider this also as a gift idea for your girl friends alike this Christmas.

Each box contains a stack of card with instructions of how to made beauty remedies using natural and homemade materials

Papelmelroti is known for using recycled materials and is Eco-friendly. I super love the cute drawings!

Lipstick Collection

It might not be a huge collection because I rather own few ones that I use very often than own so many that I can barely use. Basically if I own so much, those lipsticks will just expire on me. And I don’t wear lipstick everyday. Sometimes I get too lazy and wear a tinted lip balm instead.

I’m the type who wants to own different types of lipstick—one matte, one cream, and one glossy/lustrous types. I really don’t like satin and frosted lipsticks so much though so I probably don’t own one unless it’s a gift. I also would want to own each one from different shades—one mauve, one nude, one pink, one plum and recently added to my collection is one red lipstick. So I have a lipstick ready to match whatever situation or event I’m in whether that’s going to be a party, work, a grand event or simply for everyday use.

Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor in Yummy Plummy – as the name implies, this is a plum lipstick. Plum shades look best on me. It is the closest shade to my natural lip color. It’s a cream lipstick, it has a rich, creamy feel when applied.  I can use this at work and I remember using this during one of my cosplays with an addition of a bright magenta lip gloss and I say it was a good combination. That combo as far as I could remember, was a show stopper.

Nichido Satin Moist Lipstick in Nude Pink—it says nude pink but the finish on my lips is more of a coral brown although the color looks nice on my lips. It doesn’t look so satin but rather a cream one. The pigmentation is a little bit light as well as the coverage.

Estee Lauder Pure Color in 114 – this is my lucky charm in applying for a job. I almost always use this whenever I’m out looking for a job. It has a sophisticated maroon color on me and the finish is satin although this is a cream one. The scent can be too lipsticky and it is all I smell whenever I wear it.

Aido Lipstick in no. 11 – I bought this one because it’s super cheap and yes I really wanted a new lipstick back then. It costs Php 25.00 around $.50. It has mauve shade on me. It glides in very smoothly on my lips. The scent is that of crayons. People might be put off at that kind of smell but it is fine on me. The packaging is not something so fancy neither sturdy but I'm not really anal about it.. It is better to blend it with a bright colored lip gloss. It dries lips despite gliding in smoothly, you need to apply lip balm and let it seep in for like an hour first before applying this.

Swatches

Adding to my "collection" is the red San San hydrating color dew 04 that I've reviewed previously ♥

Review: San San Hydrating Color Dew lipstick

My work demanded a red lipstick because I've been wearing my current mauve and nude lipsticks at work but people still say that I barely applied and still look pale so I bought a red lipstick on a whim.

I've been trying a red lipstick since like forever and I think nothing really suits my skintone perfectly. I wanted something that will flatter my face and make me look more sophisticated and glamorous because admit it people wear red lipstick not only to not look pale but also for that added glam.

I ended up buying San San Hydrating Color Dew in no. 04.

It’s my first red shade lipstick in my so-called lipstick “collection”. Deep red, plum and browns may suit me but my skin and that bright red shade doesn't go well together. Finding one that will is a good catch.

Also, there are things that I look for in buying a lipstick whether that is going to be cheap or high end:

1. Coverage – I have this dark pigmentation on my lip from a past injury and a good lipstick can cover that up especially matte ones this one however, is not matte, it is more on the glossy side since this one is from their hydrating color dew series. Has medium coverage, has shimmer but is better without it.

2. Type – I really don’t care if the lipstick will be matte, glossy, satin this time,  as long as it will match me perfectly. This one works like a combination of a lipstick and a lipbalm great for everyday use since I’m going to wear this almost every day.

3. Finish – The color may be different from swatching it from your wrist or from the picture. You need to wear it and see the overall finish on your lips. The oxidation of the product may vary and the color and consistency may not match your face. This is my problem, I look at a color and say this is a pretty color and I put it on my lips… it looks a little off.

Since I needed a lipstick on such a short notice, I was in a budget. San San Cosmetics are known for being affordable without sacrificing much of the quality. This one is very affordable costs around $2 (Php95). All of their cosmetics are infused with vitamins A, C, E and has SPF

Lasting color is around 2-4 hours. Doesn't cover the lips completely and has glossy finish. 

One thing I hate about bright lipsticks is that it stains, like the lipstick has faded but it leaves a color stain on lips that for me doesn't look so neat. This one however doesn't stain so much but it does minimally.

It glides so smoothly but leaves streaks. Does not dry lips. Can be applied a without lipbalm underneath.

It may not be the show stopper red I was digging for that I can wear during special events but it’s the kind of red I can wear everyday without trying too hard. I say that this is a good buy, this is going to be useful on my makeup kit and will definitely going to buy again in case it ran out.

November Favorites + Mini Review

November Favorites

Since cold days are coming, I splurged on products that are moisturizing and stick to a natural/fruity theme.

First off, Victoria Secret PINK Sparkling Body Mist in Pretty and Pure - I was lured by its pretty packaging. It reminds me of the movie Frozen. It has a citrus scent that is not overpowering when misted all over the body and leaves of a shimmer. Not really a fan of body shimmers so I think I'll be using it moderately.

Etude House Pomegranate Face Mask - Decided to have an extra pampering for my face. The scent is great and perks you up and leaves of a fresh and smooth feeling after.

Melon Malibu Bench Body Lotion - I wanted something yummy to banish out dryness this cold season so I chose this product. It's moisturizing enough and the scent is super yummy I feel the urge to bite my skin.

Felicite Pearberry Bliss Hand Sanitizer - This is by bought by order. In sanitizers, I am looking for a more clean and milder scent. I found the scent too strong for my hands but okay overall

Shinzui Skin Lightening Body Lotion in Hatsune - I super love the scent of this product! It has the combination of Herbal Matsu Oil and Sakura Flower extract. Plus I am a huge fan of whitening products so this is a plus. I skip applying cologne when using this because the scent is enough to last all day.

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Starting out

Joining the community of beauty enthusiasts as of today. Nothing much for today as I am familiarizing myself with the technicalities of this site. Good Night for now :)