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

Review: Nature's Care Paw Paw Lip Balm

Renowned for its therapeutic properties, Paw Paw is packed with many major vitamins, minerals and antioxidants such as Vitamins A, C and E. Paw Paw is considered by many natural therapists and traditional healers to have anti-inflammatory properties and is used in wound healing.

The All Natural Paw Paw balm can be used by people of all ages. Using a combination of Paw Paw Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Castor Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Beeswax and other natural ingredients, Nature's Care has created a series of products that is petrochemical free, leaving your lips & body moisturised with a subtle hint of gloss. (Info from website naturescare.com.au)

source: web. ctto

Product Rating: 4/5

What I like:
This is a lip balm made mostly out of natural ingredients. No petroleum, mineral oil which is a really great thing given that it is an amazing product. You only get the good sources of moisturizing agents from it. I love the subtle fruity, sweet scent. It's not sticky. Lips feel so soft when I use this especially overnight.

What could be better:
The availability. I got this from Cosmoprof Expo in Hong Kong a year ago. Felt so lucky I got to try these. Some online shops may be selling but I haven't seen one so far. And don't have any idea how much it costs.

What I hate:
There is nothing I don't like about this lip product. Except when it runs out and I don't know where to find one. Any suggestions on where to get this is welcome.


Have you tried this product? How was it? I'd love to know your experience as well.


Thanks for dropping by.


<3 Dani

How to: Long Lasting Red Lips

There was a time not so long ago that I had to wear the red lips for a special occasion, a choir presentation that is. I've been taught that the best lip color to wear during stage performances is red. The newbie in me experimented with these few lip products and I was amazed with the results. 

I wore it for a total of 6 hours, 4pm -10 pm with a heavy and oily buffet dinner in between and I came home with these lips. Honestly, no touch ups were done here and I might have slightly used a tablet napkin after eating. I didn't even bother looking in a mirror while I was still at the venue. How I did it? Here are the steps and the products:

Step 1: On clean and newly exfoliated lips, apply red lipliner all over the lips. I used LA Colors Auto Lipliner in 569 (Php 80 at Metro Ayala)

Step 2: Apply red lipstick with a matte formula all over the lips and pat with tissue. I did this step twice using LA Colors Lipstick in Red Tango (Php 80 at Metro Ayala)

Step 3: Apply another red lipstick with a moisturizing formula all over the lips and pat lightly with tissue. Do this once. This is NYX Round Lipstick in Pure Red (Php150 online).

 

Step 4: Lastly, apply a red lipgloss, here I was using NYX Lipgloss in True Red (Php200 online). 

Not bad for just using 4 affordable products right? Honestly this might even be too much but with the pleasing results, its worth it. Looked like I came home ready for another performance. Actually, except for the lips, I wouldn't really dare. :)

<3 dani

Human Nature 100% Natural Tinted Lip Balm in Pink Orchid

Product description from HHN website: Get a hint of color and nourishment in one soothing lip balm! A feel-good blend of cocoa butter, beeswax and all-natural plant oils keeps your lips soft and moisturized all day.

Ingredients: Castor seed oi, Beeswax, Cocoa seed butter, coconut oil derived caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sunflower seed Oil, Peppermint oil, Calendula extract, Rosemary extract, tocopherol, zinc oxide, iron oxide, manganese violet, mica, titanium dioxide.

  

  

The Good:  All natural ingredients, natural color, moisturizing, proudly filipino-made product, soothing peppermint feel, affordable (Php 79) and locally available at Human Nature shops or online

The not-so-Good: Doesn't glide easily on the lips, not long lasting


Over-all rating: 4/5

I have long been looking for a natural based lip balm and it is only recently that I tried HHN. I don't know, I wasn't paying attention with the blogosphere raving about the brand for quite some time already. In general, I'm very happy with this purchase. I like the tint shade, natural-looking and evens out my lips uneven color. Although the moisture retention doesn't last that long, I'd still consider this an everyday must have, and a healthy one at that.

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!

Rimmel Exaggerate Full Lip Liner in Eastend Snob

From the web: Rimmel Exxagerate is a soft-textured, automatic lip liner that delivers rich color and precise definition

bare lips

with Rimmel Eastened Snob all over lips

The Good: Beautiful nude pink color, glides smoothly on lips, automatic liner - no need of sharpening, good staying power

The Not-So-Good:  A bit drying on the lips

I'm really loving the color of this lip liner, its unbelievable how easily it can be applied not just to define but to color the lips all over. I have been looking for the perfect nude color and I think  I can consider this as one of them. The drying effect can be addressed well by applying gloss or balm which what I usually do,  and even without lipstick your already good to go! Highstreetlady Shop at Facebook was selling this for only Php100.

Enjoy your weekend ahead Lovelies!

Dani

Tony Moly Mini Lip Tint in Cherry Pink

This is just going to be a quick take on my experience with the Tony Moly lip tint. Bought this off Ebay for Php50 and this is the sampler size of about 7g. Thought it would be good to try it out since its just small.  The tint is almost watery and I just find it too drying on my lips, thus I have to skip the application for this post.  On the other hand, applying lip balm first doesn't give the expected color pay-off and doesn't last long. It might just be me but overall I was disappointed.  Not fond of cheek tints either so haven't applied the product as such. So I think tints of this kind is just not for me.


Another long weekend ahead! (Cebu) Lovely day 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.