Review + Swatch: Happy Skin Power Pout Moisturizing Lip Lacquer in Royal Treatment

 Though I haven't had a lot of reviews in the past I would still want to share my personal thoughts and experiences with the products I've tried. I like reading other people's feedback, as for me, somehow it helps me know what to expect from a product and if it's worth the try.

I'm currently obsessed with lip products. Especially now that I can't experiment too much with face products because of a face regimen that I have to strictly follow. So as not to overspend, I try products one shade at a time. This time I finally got to try Happy Skin. This is my first product from the brand. A lot of beauty enthusiasts have been raving with their lipsticks. When I saw the Moisturizing Lip Lacquer in Royal Treatment, I thought the color is similar to my Mary Kay liquid lip color in Raspberry Ice . Since it's running out and discontinued, I have an excuse to try Happy Skin.

 

Swatch

Product Rating: 4/5
Price: Php 699 through Zalora

The Good:
- Beautiful color pay-off.
- It's opaque but does not feel heavy, just the right consistency.
- Glossy texture not too overwhelming. It's a hybrid of liquid lipstick and gloss.

The Not-So-Good:
- Doesn't settle on the lips.
- Easily transfers to anything that touches the lips. To retain color, multiple retouch must be done .
- Poor staying power.
- Not the best value for its price.

But, but I love the color! It's a beautiful mauvey plum. If not for that, I would have given it a 3 rating. That's what we call compromise. I would also blot the lips using tissue and apply another coat to make it last just a bit longer.

I would love to try other Happy Skin lippies though.

 Until next time



<3 Dani

WetNWild Beauty Benefits Beauty Brilliance Blush in Perfectly Plum

Product Info from Packaging: 

A breakthrough in Healthy Beauty with Lotus Marine Mineral for

Powerful Age Prevention

Brightens complexion

Boosts Hydration

Sheer Veil of Color

Natural Illuminationg Minerals

Pardon the appearance, I forgot to take a photo while it was still new. I have been carrying it around for sometime making it look all battered.

Benefits: Creates a healthy, radiant glow 

Color Stays true and natural looking

With flash

Without flash

The Good: It gives a natural looking glow, great blush for pale/fair skin and can also be used as highlighter, beautiful light pinkish plum color

The Not-So-Good: Doesn't last too long

Overall Rating: 5/5

This is the first powder blush that I've been really hooked into. Definitely great for daily wear and I love it's very light pinkish plum color.

Maybelline Lip Smooth Color Bloom Lip Balm in Peach Blossom

Bare Lips

With the Lip Balm

The Good: SPF 16, good moisturize retention, nice peach natural-looking shade, no allergies

The Not-So-Good: Needs to exfoliate the lips often, must be some residue from the balm     


Overall Rating: 4/5

       

This is my first Maybelline balm, and it comes in opaque white but gives a subtle shiny color upon application. I adore the shade on the lips, its very natural looking. I think its a really nice peach shade for a lip balm. I got this from Watson's at Php 79.00. Its good but I have my eyes on trying another lipbalm from Maybelline. I'm just happy I'm not allergic to it.

Getting ready for another crazy week to come!

Swatch: NYX Round Lipstick in Indian Pink

Bare Lips

With Nyx Round Lipstick in Indian Pink

The Good: I so love this pretty color, it's a nudie peachy pink shade with golden frosty shimmer.  

The Not-So-Good: It's moisturizing but my lips seem to appear dry  and peeling . It emphasizes the lip lines. Doesn't last that long.

I tend to have this issue with light colored lipsticks, they make my lips appear dry. That is somehow a major "but" for me, though application of a lipgloss can help a bit. Also, there's a little difference if its applied thinly. Still glad that I've tried this shade though. Got this from Ms Kazie of  Krozer Fashion Online  for PhP 150 ($3).

Good luck for another weekday ahead!

dani

Swatch: Nyx Round Lipstick in B52

actual color is almost the same here

Bare lips

With NYX B52 Round lipstick

The Good: Smooth application, creamy, no shimmers, color compliments well with any skin tone

The Not-So-Good: Doesn't last long, can get too soft with the Philippine weather 

This is not my first NYX round lippie, but finally this is the first one that I have been using for a longer time than the others that I've tried. Please excuse the photo actual application does seem a bit weird, though it was taken with natural lighting. Another thing I liked about it, it somewhat makes the skin look bright, thus the effect of the last photo I guess. In person, its almost like my natural lip color, and more even. I don't know but I couldn't seem to like NYX lipsticks with shimmer finish. It might just be me but outcome of color pay-off and texture are not the same. I may also be just too picky. 

Anyways, I bought this from pretty Ms Kaz of  Krozer Online who's based in Cebu City Philippines, and who is also selling her NYX lipsticks and other make-up for wholesale prices. So you might want to check her site         Krozer Fashion Shop  before it runs out! 

Enjoy the weekend everyone!

Dani

Swatch: Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint 1 & 2 Trial Size

Fresh Cherry Tint #1 (Red) / Fresh Cherry Tint # 2 (Pink)

 Fresh Cherry Tint #1 / Fresh Cherry Tint # 2

 Fresh Cherry Tint #1 / Fresh Cherry Tint # 2

 After wiping off the excess product
(About 5 mins after application)

After 6 hours, washed hands with water twice 

                  Bare Lips                                               With Fresh Cherry Tint #1
               (note: photos taken at daytime)

               Bare Lips                                                    With Fresh Cherry Tint #2
               (note: photos taken at night)


Observations:
     No doubt that this product has great staying power. After 6 hours on my hand and even tried to wash it off, some pigment is still left behind. I even noticed a little left after I took a bath a day after. Removing it from my lips with a wet cotton really took some time.  It has a light pleasant cherry scent. The red tint reminds me of a cherry candy aftermath , but a little toned down . :) Unfortunately, if these are to be worn alone, it is somewhat drying to my lips. A gloss or balm may help a bit in the dry feeling but since the tint made the direct contact with my lips, I already felt uncomfortable. While applying balm first prior to the tint will make a difference with its staying power. I bought this trial size at Ebay for only P20.00 Overall, I find the Pink Tint more wearable for me but not planning to try a full-sized product any time soon just because of its drying effect on me.

Swatch: ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder

blushed/bronzed

The Good:  Pretty coral/peachy blush, compliments most skintone.

Sleek packaging

Inexpensive

Large mirror

The Not-So-Good: The blush has  gold glitters/shimmers, which I'm not so into.

 Bronzer is a bit too pigmented for me which I find hard to blend. And has glitters/shimmers too.

I'm not a big fan of blushes, but I got this a few months back when I thought I really needed one. It was a good buy for blush and bronzer duo, just for about Php 250.00 ($6). Have used it on some special occasions and have tried using the blush as an eyeshadow which is pretty good. I still might be using this but not on a daily basis.