Product Review: Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick with Lip Swatches

Hey, guys! Sharing with you my thoughts on these Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick including lip swatches. There is actually a very wide range of shades of these lippies from Avon. From nudes, to peaches, to pinks, to reds, to vampy shades! I just noticed that there is no brown shade from the collection but that's okay.

Product Name: Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick

Price: Php399

Available at: Avon dealers, Lazada

Ever Bilena Matte Liquid Lipstick Review and Swatches

Hello, everybody! It's been more than 2 months since I last posted a blog entry here and I missed writing so much! I've been busy with makeup gigs and focused more in creating videos for my YouTube channel. Also, life happened and I needed to take a short hiatus. Anyway, I'm so glad to be back! And as a comeback post, I decided to share a review on a product from a local brand that is famous in the whole country --- Ever Bilena!

If you are a fan of Ever Bilena or if you are updated to their products, then you are probably familiar with their Ever Bilena Matte Lipsticks. At dahil nauuso na ang liquid lipsticks, they decided to create the liquid lipstick version of those well-known matte lipsticks! Last August 2017, they launched their new products and one of those is their Ever Bilena Matte Liquid Lipsticks.

Product name: Ever Bilena Matte Liquid Lipstick

Price: Php195

Available at: Ever Bilena kiosks/counters nationwide

Product Review: Rucy's Vanity Gleamy Lipstick

You know what, as much as I want to use more often and love Korean cosmetics, I just can't seem to do it because they're pretty expensive (for me). Don't get me wrong, most Korean products that I've tried are actually great but they just don't seem that budget-friendly to me. I always think that what makes their products expensive (other than the quality) is their fancy packaging. Korean cosmetic brands always have the cutest and most beautiful packaging! That's why a lot of girls are going gaga about their products.

It's a good thing we have Rucy's Vanity! Rucy's Vanity is a Korean brand of skin care and cosmetics and according to the owners, they created Rucy's vanity for their love for the Filipinos, especially for the Pinay girls who love makeups. They are also aware how expensive Korean cosmetics can be so they decided to create products that are budget-friendly but have high quality. How did they do that? Well, they didn't make the packaging of their products that fancy. They kept it simple but presentable.

If you're watching or following different Pinay YouTube beauty gurus, then you'll know that, like me, they are also raving about these affordable Korean cosmetics. Heads up, you'll be seeing a lot of Rucy's Vanity product reviews soon. First that I want to share with you are the Rucy's Vanity Gleamy Lipsticks because I really love lipsticks, and I know you do, too! Hehe!

Product Name: Rucy's Vanity Gleamy Lipstick

Price: P150.00

Available at: Candyloveart Studio

Rucy's Vanity Gleamy Lipsticks have two kinds. The other Gleamy Lipstick line comes in a bronze tube, has a wider color selection, and the lipsticks have different textures (creamy, satin, frosted). The Gleamy Lipsticks that I have are the ones in the black plastic casing, lipsticks have the same texture which is creamy, and they are available in only 5 shades.

As you can see, the packaging is really simple. The casing may be made of plastic but it's actually sturdy. At the bottom of the tube, you'll find the shade name.

Like what I've said, the texture is really creamy so they glide on smoothly when you apply it on the lips. As for the pigmentation, it has a good color pay off but some of the shades require about 2 layers to really show its true color. Here are the swatches:

1. Qute Pink (nude pink)

2. Hot Pink (probably my favorite among the 5 shades)

3. Red

4. Orange (what you see is what you get)

5. Dark Red 

If you can notice, the shade Red is actually not that far from the shade Dark Red. The former is actually more pigmented than the latter. Dark Red is like a muted red shade and if you look closely, the texture has more sheen than the 4 other shades.

As for the staying power, it's not bad. It stays on for about 3-4 hours on the lips with minimal fading. Also, some of the shades can stain the lips like the shade Hot Pink.

Here is my video review about the Rucy's Vanity Gleamy Lipsticks:

I guess the only things I don't like about this product is the fact that the shades Red and Dark Red are almost similar (there are times when I can't really tell the difference in photos) and that the actual colors of some of the shades don't show on the first application. Other than that, I don't see any problems with it. The price is really affordable and the quality is commendable. So, yes, I recommend this to my fellow Pinay beauties out there who are always in a budget, especially my fellow school girls. :)

If you want to try these lipsticks and other Rucy's Vanity cosmetics but you're too far from Candyloveart Studio, I guess you can order online. Please visit Rucy's Vanity Official on Facebook for your inquiries and orders.

Stay awesome and accomplish your mission! :)

Product Review: Mistine Q Perfect Lip Color Queen of Lipstick

If you love sporting those beautiful gradient lips or just curious and want to try it, then you should check out the Mistine Q Perfect Lip Queen Of Lipstick.

Product Name: Mistine Q Perfect Lip Queen of Lipstick

Price: P300.00

Available at: The Mestiza Hub (online)

Mistine Queen of Lipstick is a dual ended lipstick ideal for creating gradient lips. The other end is the base which is just a neutral shade and the other end is the actual lipstick color. Mistine Queen of Lipstick comes in 8 beautiful shades.

Mistine Queen of Lipstick has a very creamy texture so it glides on smoothly as you swipe it. When worn, it doesn't feel thick on the lips. The shades are highly pigmented so you won't need layers and layers on your lips. One swipe would actually bring out its color. Also, what you see on the tube is the exact color that you will get.

Left to right: Soft Viola, Deep Pink, Prouding Orange

As you can see in the photo above, the colors are so rich. Mind you, I only swiped the lipsticks once. The pale swatch that you can see above the three beautiful colors is the swatch of the lipstick base. You may choose to just use the base if you want a very light and neutral lips or use the actual lip color alone. Or, you may also use both at once and create that beautiful gradient lips! I created three different gradient lips using my Mistine Queen of Lipsticks.

Deep Pink

Prouding Orange

Soft Viola

Considering the texture and the color payoff of these lipsticks, I would say that Mistine Q Perfect Lip Color Queen of Lipstick is one of the best lipsticks that I have in my collection. The only problem I have with it is the packaging. The tube is quite flimsy and loose so sometimes, it's a little hard to apply it because as I swipe the lipstick bullet on my lips, it keeps on pushing back inside the tube. Other than the packaging mishap, I don't see any problems with it as it doesn't dry my lips, has the staying power of a good typical lipstick, and the the overall quality satisfies me.

If you'd like to check out the other beautiful shades and other Mistine products, please visit The Mestiza Hub on Facebook or simply follow them on Instagram, @themestizahub.

Stay awesome and accomplish your mission! :)

Product Review: ELF Moisturizing Lipstick

There are a lot of ELF cosmetics that I want to try but aren't available yet here in the Philippines or worst, they won't be available here ever. Thank God for those online shops that import authentic ELF cosmetics  and other makeup brands here in our country.

One of the ELF cosmetics that I really wanted to try are their Moisturizing Lipsticks from their Studio Line. I have tried one of ELF's lipsticks, the one in the silver packaging, but I did not like it. It's a good thing that The Primp Pad, an online shop here in the Philippines, sells the new ELF Moisturizing Lipsticks. Well, they're not really that new but I believe this is ELF's latest lipstick line.

When you say "moisturizing lipstick", of course, people expect it to be really moisturizing. Sadly, there are some lipsticks in the market that claim to be moisturizing but they are actually not. The ELF Moisturizing Lipstick? I'm really glad that it is true to its name.

Product Name: ELF Moisturizing Lipstick

Price: P168 from The Primp Pad

Available Shades: 10

PACKAGING

- The ELF Moisturizing Lipstick comes in a simple black tube casing. On the middle part, you'll see the color of the lipstick shade which I just have to commend because it shows the exact color of the lipstick. Some lipsticks out there have this kind of packaging that shows the color of the lipstick on the outside but when you swatch them, they're not the exact shade.

What I don't like about the packaging is that when you twist up the lipstick, it feels very flimsy like the lipstick bullet is going to separate from the tube when you drop it once. Also, since the lipstick is a little creamy, it slants everytime I use it so just a piece of advice, BE CAREFUL.

SHADE AND PIGMENTATION/COVERAGE

- Like what's written on the product info above, there are 10 available shades for the ELF Moisturizing Lipsticks so, that's good. They have nude shades to pinks to oranges to red. When it comes to pigmentation, it has a good color payoff because with just one swipe, you will already see the actual color. The shades that I got are Pink Minx, Wink Pink, and Rosy-Go-Round.

1. PINK MINX

- A nude pink shade. It's a light shade so it might look a little blotchy on the lips.

2. WINK PINK

- A natural pink shade which almost looks like mauve. Perfect for everyday/natural makeup looks.

3. ROSY-GO-ROUND

- A beautiful pink color which is perfect for any occasion and will look good on any skin tone. This is my favorite among the three.

CONSISTENCY / TEXTURE

- As what I have mentioned earlier in this post, the ELF Moisturizing Lipstick is true to its name because it is really moisturizing. It glides on smoothly like a lip balm, feels like a lip balm, and moisturizes like a lip balm. It has a creamy texture that almost melts when you apply it.

LONGEVITY

- They don't fade out that easily but they aren't that long lasting either.

Watch my Review Video here:

Overall, I love the ELF Moisturizing Lipsticks! I actually want to collect all the shades though it's not really necessary. Hehe! These lipsticks are great for everyday wear. Of course, you can use them on other occasions too but you have to bring it with you because for sure, you'll have to retouch after a few hours especially when you're going to eat out or have a drink.

ELF Moisturizing Lipsticks are available on The Primp Pad for only P168.00. I'm not sure if they're available in malls already but the products from the ELF Studio line cost P249.75 each at ELF counters/stalls.

Stay awesome and accomplish your mission!