Review: Ever Bilena Matte in DUSK

So last week, my mom and I went to Watsons. I wanted to try something different for my everyday look so this time, I was looking for a nice shade of dark brown..

I've done some researches first and I've came across EB Matte in Dusk! EB Mattes are popular here in the Philippines because they are quality yet affordable pigmented lipsticks! Perfect for everyday use plus they offer a wide range of shades! This is just my second EB Matte lipstick. I had Mauve before and I didn't like the shade that much because it seems nothing / invisible when applied on my lips (read my review about that) so this time, I want to try a darker shade.

I've been contemplating if I should get Dusk or Toast of New York! Toast of NY is just a little lighter than Dusk.

Been using this for one week now and I love it! But look!! Haha it seems like it's going to fall off anytime!! Good thing it retails for only P165 or approx $4. 

Dusk has a deep and dark brown color with a touch of brick red!! Sounds complicated right? But it is really pretty!! It doesn't look cheap when applied unlike a certain product that I once tried!

Oh btw, did I mention that you can see the shade even without opening the tube? Makes it easier for every girl to look for a certain shade in a collection of lipsticks :)

Forgive my face! I just woke up from 12 hours of sleep that's why excuse me from using a Snapchat filter! Haha! So this is my bate face. Did not put anything!

Dusk when applied! See? It creates an impression and an impact on point. You need not to put blush on just to pull off a look!

When I go to work, I usually put on foundation, powder, fix my eyebrows and apply this Dusk lipstick then I'm good to go. It lasts long as well (around 4hours)!! However, I need to reapply after eating lunch and before going home. I'm not complaining though cause it is really good for it's price!! Will definitely try more shades from EB Matte collection.

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Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Swatches

I'm Hello! I've heard that Revlon's Ultraburst Matte Balm is on sale again!! Get one for 50% off. Haha in line with these, let me share to you 5 out of the many shades available. I forgot to include 2 more that I own.. 

L-R: Elusive, Passionate, Striking, Standout and Fiery.

Here are the swatches under natural light:

I'm a big fan of these lipsticks! It gives a matte feel and at the same time, not too drying. It also gives a slight minty feeling every after applying! My all time favorite is the Standout. It gives a deep red and can easily create an impact on any look :)

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LIPSTICK COLLECTION

These are just SOME of the lipsticks we have at home. That includes mine, my mom's and my niece's. Honestly, we're lipstick addicts (especially my niece). She can't resist buying new ones even though she has a similar shade already.. Well who can blame her? Lipsticks are lipsticks and every girl needs that ;)

Our pool of lipsticks! That includes matte, glossy, shimmers, satin and balms.

REDS:

Left - Right: 

Maybelline Velvet Matte in MAT 11

Maybelline Lip Polish in Pop 9

Revlon Super Lustrous in Certainly Red

EB Advance in Red Twilight

MAC 

MAC Russian Red

Excel Paris in 504

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Standout

Loreal Tint Caresse in Tulip Blossom

My favorite(s) among the reds are the MAC Russian Red and Revlon in Standout. They stay long for a couple of hours!! 

PINKS:

Left - Right:

Revlon Super Lustrous in Stormy Pink (doesn't have a swatch)

Snoe X3 in Sugar and Spice

MAC Please Me

Excel Paris in 507

Maybelline Velvet Matte in MAT 10

Nichido Matte in Pink Lush

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Addis Ababa

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Tokyo

H&M Hennes and Mauritz (lip gloss)

My favorite is NYX Soft Matte in Tokyo! M It is a very hot pink shade of pink. I don't think I can pull of a light-shade pink.

ORANGES:

Left - Right:

NYX Matte in Strawberry Daiquiri

Nichido Matte in Charming

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Audilicious

I love dark lipsticks! So my favorite among will be the NYX Strawberry Daiquiri.. Not too bright unlike the Revlon Audilicious and not too pale like NYX Antwerp.

PLUMS:

Left - Right:

Wet n Wild in Dark Wine (no swatch)

Wet n Wild Matte in Ravin' Raisin

Maybelline Lip Polish in Glam 6

Etude House Matte in 813

Maybelline Colorsensational in Plum Shine

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Shameless

If you're really looking for a dark plum shade, go for Ravin' Raisin.. I always wear Revlon's Shameless cause it stays long and not that too intimidating on my face :)

BROWNS / NUDES:

Left - Right:

Etude House's Color Me Nude

Maybelline Colorshow Creamy Matte in Barely Nude

Ever Bilena Matte in Mauvey

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Stockholm

Kiss Proof Soft Lipstick in 009

Color Me Nude is the best base coat on lips although it might make the color a bit dull.. NYX Stockholm is my favorite.. It's dark, matte and stays on for hours.

LIP GLOSS AND BALMS:

Left - Right:

Bright Light Lipgloss

H&M I Love Myself When I'm With You Lipgloss

Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Cherry

Burt's Bess Lip Shimmer in Plum

Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue

Maybelline Baby Lips Chubby Stick Cherry

H&M Lipgloss

Definitely love Burt's Bees!!! Has a minty feel and tint! :) 

Hope you liked our collection of lipsticks! :) Share yours? :)

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My NXY Soft Matte Lip Cream Collection!

Just sharing you my small collection of NYX Soft Matte Lipcream which I started collecting just this March 2013! I gave in when I read MANY good reviews about these lippies!

I currently have six now (L-R: Tokyo, Milan, Antwerp, Stockholm, San Paulo and Addis Ababa). Milan's my favorite because it gives my lips the "natural look". Chos! 

I will go review them one by one next time if I already have the time and the patience to put lipstick on, then erase after taking pictures, put another shade of lipstick and then erase after taking pictures and so on. It's tiring actually so I'm doing this for now!

Leaving you all with this hand swatches! L-R: Stockholm, San Paulo, Milan, Tokyo, Addis Ababa and Antwerp! Which shade do you like most?

Stockholm is a light brown shade perfect for smokey eyes ;)
San Paulo is a pink turning red shade.
Milan is a light hot pink which I really love!
Tokyo is a very very very light pink.
Addis Ababa is a hot pink shade. I think this shade is their best seller!
Antwerp is a pink turning orange shade.

I'm thinking of collecting all the shades! SOON!

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Review: NYX Give A Little Love Set

Originally, I only like the Addis Ababa but when I saw this set, the two other colors caught my attention. I think these three are pretty shades!

I waited for a month just to get these because I ordered from a pre-order store. This set must be worth waiting for!

"Spread love and kisses with supple lips using this triple-threat Soft Matte Lip Cream set!! Add a brilliant pop of color to lips while providing a fashion forward matte look with a natural nude, a delicate baby pink and a flashing hot pink gloss. This kit offers love for everyday of the week" 

Pretty promising! Excited to try these new babies!

L-R: Antwerp (nude tone), Addis Ababa (hot pink) and Tokyo (a very light/ baby pink).

L-R: Tokyo, Addis Ababa and Antwerp.

Yes, I love how soft this matte lippies are! Not drying and stays on lips for a long time plus it is very affordable! The only thing I don't like is... NOTHING. They're perfect for everyday use!

I'll be doing an individual review of these lip creams when I find the perfect time! So for now, I'm leaving you with hand swatches.

Watch out also for my NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream collection post! XOXO

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Review: Wet 'n Wild's Mega Last Matte Lipstick in Ravin' Raisin

Since I wanted to try a new shade (meaning not red or pink which I usually use), I wanted to try a dark-violet-ish shade like the MAC Rebel. Since I know I won't be using dark colors often and buying the MAC Rebel is not-so worth it, I searched for dupes and I found out that the best dupe for Rebel is WnW's Ravin' Raisin.

It comes in a black tube with clear cap that costs 300 pesos. Pretty cheap compared to high end lipsticks!

Ravin' Raisin (916D) is a mix of dark violets and reds.

You get this much in a tube. One thing I don't like it that the lipstick can be easily separated on the tube. One time, it might just fall completely so you better be careful when using this.

And another thing, you have to be careful when putting the cap on and off because it might hit the lipstick so you have to be really really really careful.

Hand swatch! Looks pretty, huh? You want to step out of your comfort zone? Try using different shades! :)

It has a matte finish so it lasts long plus it's very pigmented! I also love how it fits my skin tone and how it completes a look!

I totally love it! I just hate the packaging especially the cap! (Haha) I might try other shades like Cherry Bomb and Vamp It Up from this line next time!

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Super Mini MAC Haul + mini review

Quick Sizzle and Lady Danger.
Finally!! After four months of sleepless nights.. my partner and I were finally done with our thesis! It is already in hard bound format! Yay! So I think I should reward myself with these new lip products from MAC!!

I'm a fan of MATTE lipsticks ever since so I purchased Quick Sizzle and Lady Danger!! I'm thinking of buying Candy Yum Yum but... I don't think I can carry that shade better than these. Sadly, there's no Ruby Woo so I bought Lady Danger.

Of course, the tube is in its typical roundish black tube with silver "belt" haha! It looks sturdy and I know it is because I haven't read any reviews yet that theirs broke easily.

Left: Quick Sizzle. Very similar to Candy Yum Yum but this looks lighter. It is a bright pink shade perfect when you feel flirty!

Right: Lady Danger. The name says it all! This is a bright red shade perfect when you feel sexy!

I have such a sucky camera, I know. So for now, I'm leaving you with these hand swatches! :)

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Review: Etude House's Color Me Nude

I was fascinated by this item because it claims that it can hide fine lines and can make lips look smoother. I bought the same item some two years ago ad bought another one when I finished my first tube already. I've been using this product for a long time now :)

The packaging looks pretty petite and simple, right? Sleek and quite sturdy! 

It contains this much! Not bad for less than 300 pesos. 

Of course, this Color Me Nude "lipstick" is in color NUDE! (duh). It serves as a perfect base for lipsticks and it serves as concealer if you wanna hide some lip imperfections.

My lips without Color Me Nude

My lips with Color Me Nude

My lips with Color Me Nude plus matte lipstick

Can you see the effect? It can make your lips look smoother that is why I love it to bits. Btw, I found out about this product in Tricia Gosingtian's blog years back so I bet that this is really a must so I bought one. Haha I remembered before.. I'm using only this so I can look SICK. Silly. Anyway, the only downside is.. sometimes, it feels heavy already and sometimes it is irritating knowing you have some kind of concealer on your lips.

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