I know that summer here in the Philippines is about to end, but I just had to show you girls how much I adore these Happy Skin Shut Up and Kiss Me Moisturizing Lippies from their Turn Up the Heat Summer Collection which I talked about last month HERE.

If you have been following my blog, you probably already know how much I'm drawn to bright lipsticks and this Happy Skin lipstick trio are no exception.  So, when the Happy Skin team sent me these lippies, I was ecstatic! I've been using these lippies all summer and I honestly plan on using them all year long. hehe



What I like about it...
* it is a Filipino brand
* has an eye catching twist type packaging
* has a creamy texture which glides easily on my lips
* has excellent color payoff, very opaque and pigmented
* fragrance free, no scent at all
* lasts long on my lips, starts to fade after 4-5 hours on me
* the shade sunset kiss leaves a stain which I really like
* it is moisturizing, so I don't need to use lip balm prior to application
* does not dry out my lips at all
* does not settle on lips' fine lines
* I can layer it on top of each other and create a new shade
* no irritation or allergies experienced

What I don't like...
* I find it a bit pricey for a local brand, but the quality is at par which mid-range to high-end brands in my opinion, so it's understandable
* not all of their lippies leaves a stain, I prefer lipsticks that stain a bit

My rating: 4 / 5



As mentioned in their box, these lippies can be layered so you can create another range of colors. Depending on how much product you apply, the shades can vary.

Overall, I am honestly loving these lippies and I definitely get the hype now. It actually performs and I'm sure you will get your money's worth. These are Hollie Approved!!!

Have girls tried their Shut Up & Kiss Me lippies yet? If so, what colors did you pick?

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Hey ladies, after being MIA (missing in action) for about a week, I'm finally back and am trying to catch up with new posts. Where was I? Well, I was at the hospital for a week because my little angel, Ehron Isaac (8 months old) got terribly sick. He was diagnosed with Pneumonia on both lungs. His right lung was already full of phlegm and had a big possibility to collapse at any time. This triggered an asthma attack, where he had labored breathing. He's all better now, but still taking antibiotics.

Anyway, I'll stop blabbing now. hehe Back to the Covergirl Lipsticks. I got these lipsticks last February and I have been using a couple of these all month long, so I thought I'd show you the my current lipstick picks.


What I like about it....
* inexpensive
* excellent color payoff, very pigmented
* glides on smoothly, which makes it very easy to apply
* has decent staying power, starts to fade after 4 hours on me
* moisturizing and does not make my lips dry
* does not settle on fine lines
* offers a wide selection of colors

What I don't like...
* has an earthy smell, sometimes it reminds me of an old lady scent. But the smell goes away after application so it's okay.

My rating: 4 / 5

I have been using Sultry the most amongst all four lippies, because it's the perfect everyday nude lipstick for me. Would I recommend these? Yes. If you already love Revlon's super lustrous lipsticks then you'll love these even more. ^_^

Have any of you tried the Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipsticks?

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

Good Day ladies! Here's another lipstick swatch for ya. If you've read my December 2013 Haul which I posted early January, you've seen the Bobbi Brown Creamy Matte Lip Color which I received as a surprise gift from Bobbi Brown Philippines! Yeepeee ^_^

You can only imagine how excited I was when I received an email from them saying that I have a gift waiting for me at their Bobbi Brown Counter here in Cebu at Rustan's Ayala. and yes I was literally grinning as I dropped by the counter. LOL

Who’s It For
Women who want a full coverage, semi-matte lipstick

How to Use
Apply straight from the tube or with the Lip brush on clean, bare lips, or over the Lip Balm. If desired, blot with tissue for a matte finish.


How It Works
Perfect Coverage in a Single Application/Intense Color Impact
- Creamy Matte Lip Color is formulated with an exceptionally high pigment load for intense color payoff in a single application. Traditionally, matte lipsticks are not offered in such a varied shade range because the more pigment that exists within the formula, the drier it tends to be.

Moisturizes and Conditions
- Creamy Matte Lip Color provides intense moisturization to the lips. This lip color is formulated with special emollients and soft waxes that form a conditioning barrier to lock in moisture.

Long Wear
- Creamy Matte Lip Color’s unique formula is designed to slightly soften with the warmth of the lips, providing full color release. Skin comfortable film formers and an extremely high concentration of pigments contribute to advanced wear that will not transfer, smear or feather for up to 8 hours.


What I like about it...
* extremely pigmented, one swipe is all I need to get full color on my lips
* has a rich and creamy texture, so it glides like a dream. it really does, I swear.
* has mild pleasant scent, like a hint of caramel. It's almost unnoticeable.
* has a chic and sturdy packaging
* the tube twists all the way to end so it's easy to close without nicking the tip of the lipstick
* dries to a semi matte finish
* feels really light on my lips compared to typical matte lipsticks
* though it is a matte lipstick, I was surprised that it's not drying at all
* stays long on my lips, a good 5 hours before it starts to fade
* once it sets on my lips, it doesn't smear or feather even after drinking or eating
* no allergies experienced

What I don't like...
* unlike its claim, this is does transfer a bit but not as much as ordinary cream lipsticks do
* expensive, but worth it because this is the first matte lipstick I've tried that isn't drying and feels really light at the same time.

My rating: 5 / 5

Have you ever experienced being in love with a lipstick? like you can't sleep coz you kept thinking about buying that one particular lipstick? Well I have. LOL... I'd like you to meet my current lipstick obessesion, Mac Retro Matte Lipstick in Flat Out Fabulous.


The M.A.C Retro Matte Lipstick Collection was released around September 2013, but I bought it a couple of months after because it got sold out so fast at our local MAC counter in Rustan's Ayala Center Cebu.  Good thing I knew someone who was in US at the time and was coming home a few days after. So, I asked a favor from her to buy me this lipstick. I paid her Php 900. But it retails for Php 1,000 at our local Mac Counters.


The Mac Flat Out Fabulous is a new addition to their permanent line of lipsticks. It is not limited edition, so you can still buy this if it is back in stock. As I've said, this gets sold out very quickly so I suggest you befriend the pretty ladies working at MAC and have it reserved for you. hehe


As the name suggests, this has a Matte finish. If you're already a fan of Mac Matte Lipsticks like Riri Woo, then this one has that very same formula.


I have always loved bright lipsticks, that's why I got my eyes peeled on this one when I first saw it. I also noticed that this looks very similar to Nars Schiap when swatched. So, if you still can't get your hands on this, Nars Schiap lipstick would be a good alternative.

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

I know a lot of girls who loves matte lipsticks, and I am one of those. When I found out that BYS Matte Lipsticks only cost Php299 each, I said to my self, I have to check that out. And so I did.

Here's a new pink lipstick I am currently loving. The Mary Kay Creme Lipstick in Pink Melon. I got this during the Mary Kay Press Event last March and I just fell in love with the shade.


Mary Kay Creme Lipsticks have a nice formulation and I'm sure those who aren't fans of matte lippies will love this. It glides on easily to a smooth finish and it's super pigmented. In addition to that, I also like that it has a pleasant scent, an almost unnoticeable caramel-like smell.


I also love the sleek and sturdy packaging. It's not like the drugstore lipstick tubes made out of cheap plastic. The lipstick product itself doesn't wobble inside the tube, so I'm very pleased with that. I hate it when lipsticks starts to bend on the sides of the tube then ends up looking like a mess.

It's time for a new batch of lipstick swatches! While I was looking at my kit, I realized that I already had a few shades of the Wet n Wild Mega Last lipsticks. Good thing that two of the shades, my friend Raine recently bought was with me! (talk about perfect timing, lol)

I bought this together with my Revlon Super Lustrous in Fire and Ice lipstick, but I just recently opened it. So, here's the swatch. ^_^


If you notice on the pic above, the color is a darker pink, kind of like a reddish mauve shade. I expected it to be really opaque since most Revlon Super Lustrous lipsticks that has a creme finish are really pigmented. But I was surprised when I noticed that this had a little bit of shimmer to it. Good thing it's barely noticeable.


I do find this shade perfect for an everyday look.  I also have a feeling that this might look even better on ladies with fair skin. ^_^

You can check out more Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick swatches HERE.

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***

A couple of months ago, I and my fellow Cebuana beauty bloggers had the chance to meet the beautiful people from Estee Lauder Philippines and we got the chance to try out some of their products.  This time I'll be sharing with you the pretty shades I got from the Estee Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick line.

Meet my new favorite bright lipstick. I've had this in my stash since November 2012, but I just recently unsealed the tube because I wanted to try it out.  This shade reminds me of my Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Love That Pink, but Fire and Ice has more red to it.

Since it's already Fall or Autumn in some countries, I thought the MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Seasoned Plum from the Daphne Guinness Collection would be perfect this season.


I've had this lipstick for a while now and I've only ever worn it twice which was just this month.  Mac Seasoned Plum was given to me a few months ago by my good friend Khymm of Shopcoholic. (thanks Khymmy!) I just love the shade because it is so unique.


It has been raining like crazy here in Philippines, so it is almost always gloomy and dark outside. That's when I remembered that I have this in my stash. Others might find this shade too odd, but all I did was pair this with a red lip liner and it looked great!

This is my first Pro Longwear Lipcreme and I'm very pleased with it. I like the chic packaging and how the product itself exactly fills the rim.  It has a decent staying power and it doesn't dry out my lips. Also, it does not feather or transfer easily like other cream lipsticks do.

Mac Seasoned Plum is a limited edition lipstick since it's from the Daphne Guinness Collection, so you might have trouble looking for this. You can buy it online or at Amazon.

Have you tried wearing a purple lipstick?

Until next time.

Cheerios!
***Hollie***