At least that's how Jeffree Star describes this shade in his site. A while ago I reviewed another shockingly pink product in Too Faced Love Flush Blush in So Happy Together and now I am actually wondering if I love pink more than I would ever admit I do. :)
Now anyway, I know it's pretty intriguing to hear something inspired by the color of Barbie's blood so if you wanna know more about this product just keep reading. 
Jeffree Star Velour Liquid  Lipstick
Shade: Dreamhouse
Price: $ 18.00 
Where To Buy:  www.jeffreestarcosmetics.com, or locally thru www.freyja.com

What Is It?
This limited edition velour liquid lipstick comes in a metallic formula! Goes on full coverage and shines bright, dries completely matte and stays on for hours.

Packaging
The packaging is certainly unique and you won't mistake it for anything else, from the shape and size of the tube to the stars all over the pink cap. Pink lovers will be delighted at the sight of the packaging. 
Even the glass tube is pretty hypnotizing. :)
Through the glass tube you will be able to see the pigments inside and like I said, it's pretty hypnotizing to look at.
Other deets at the bottom of the tube.
Check out the doe foot applicator: it has these fluffy looking tufts and is great for dispersing the metallic pigments on the lips. The body of the applicator is also transparent and I don't see that much among the applicators of the liquid lipsticks that I have tried.
The doe foot applicator

Ingredients
Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Red 7 Lake (Cl 15850:1), Red 30 Lake (Cl 73360), Yellow 5 Lake (Cl 19140), Blue 1 Lake (Cl 42090), Red 28 Lake (Cl 45410)

This formula is cruelty-free and vegan according to Jeffree's website.

Swatch
A metallic hot pink shade, check out the swatch of Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in Dreamhouse.
Barbie's blood, everyone!

In Action
These are photos of me wearing Dreamhouse under different lighting. I'll have to say though that the color is more intense in real life and my camera pretty much washed out the shade on these photos.
My Take
Okay, when this product landed on my lap, I was pretty much dumbfounded about what I would do with it because, this isn't a normal shade that I would wear. My only purpose for picking this was that I wanted something that wasn't similar to what I already had in my lipstick collection. But when I finally had it, I felt like chickening out and just experimented with it for a while.

I also had a problem about getting an even application at first because the pigments seemed to come out in clumps. I decided to just store it and didn't bother opening it for months.

Then, one Saturday, while Mari Kondo-ing my stuff, I chanced upon this and decided to swatch it on the back of my hand, 'coz that's just how I am. I was surprised to see that it was no longer clumpy and I thought maybe this lippie just got too cold during transit and the pigments seemed to have "frozen" a bit but when it finally "thawed out" at room temperature, I was finally able to achieve the sample photo that was displayed on Jeffree's website. And it's P-R-E-T-T-Y.

So obviously, this liquid lipstick is very pigmented and with just a single go you get an opaque coverage. After I got past the initial trouble, it applies smoothly. I don't know if anyone else has experienced that. It is certainly a very unique and standout shade and if you love Barbie, this'll be a great addition to your collection.

Performance wise, Jeffreee has indicated in the site that you should "avoid food with oil… and no making out, kisses are ok!" while wearing this. I think oily food is pretty much the chink in the armor of every liquid lipstick that I have tried. Otherwise, with this one, once it's on, it's on. It pretty much stays in place, even with some water drinking on the side. It's also comfortable to wear, you know, I didn't notice any tight feeling on the lips while wearing this. And as a caveat prior to wearing matte lipstick, remember to exfoliate first and apply to clean, bare lips to make the most out of it. 

I've worn this several times to the office. Like I said this shade not something I would wear a lot but like most girls, I tend to do my colors based on my mood, and sometimes I am the mood for something that would sear through your eyes. So there. 

Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in Dreamhouse Rating

Packaging: 4.5/5
Performance: 4.5/5
Quality: 4.5/5
User Friendliness: 4.5/5
Overall: 4.5/5

Have you tried anything from Jeffree Star's velour liquid lipsticks yet?
Do share your experience in the comment box below.

XO,
Carissa
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As a way of paying homage to the Love Month, I decided to (finally) post my review about the cutest thing in my kikay kit. :)
Ladies, say hello to the Too Faced Love Flush Long Lasting 16-Hour Blush in shade So Happy Together. 
Too Faced Love Flush Long-Lasting Blush
Shade: So Happy Together
Price: full sized retails for Php 1, 541.00 at sephora.ph; was able to purchase this mini thru an Instagram seller 
Where To Buy: www.sephora.ph

What Is It?
A long-wear, fade-proof, smudge-proof blush that keeps cheeks perfectly flushed for up to 16 hours, inspired by the flush of love women get when they're in love.

Ingredients
For a complete list of the ingredients, click here.

Packaging, Labels & Other Details
I only have the mini/travel sized one and as you can see it comes in this squarish hot pink compact with a heart on top, along with the all familiar cursive of the brand's name. Embossed on top of the blush itself are Too Faced's initials. You know for a while, I didn't want to touch the blush because I didn't want to ruin the design. 😜 Anyways, I love the packaging because it doesn't take up much space in my makeup bag. The full-sized version comes in a cute heart-shaped compact that corresponds to the color of the blush  itself. 


Swatch
When I first came face to face with this blush and I saw the color on the pan, I thought "Oh no! It looks so shocking!". I am not a blush-on person I thought that maybe it's too much for me because it looked like a light hot pink. Upon swatching though, it looks lighter and comes out as a cool-toned pink. I had to check out Wiki for Shades of Pink so that I can find a name for this color and it seems that it comes close to lavender pink or lace pink. Needless to say, it is a cool-toned light pink.

I think this shade is limited edition since I don't see it on the regular lineup of shades at the Too Faced website. 
Too Faced Love Flush Long Lasting 16 Hour Blush Swatch
In Action
I love how subtle it is. See? It looks like I am just flushing over something kilig.
And here's a collage of me, wearing the Too Faced Love Flush Long Lasting 16-Hour Blush in So Happy Together, taken under different lighting.

My Take
Like I said earlier, I'm not a blush-on person. If there's a step in my makeup routine that I can skip, this would be it. Maybe it's because I don't have the time anymore, especially when I'm already at the office. Usually after putting on my lipstick I would feel that I already look presentable so I just move on to doing my work. But when I have the luxury of time, and I am feeling extra un-lazy,  I would take time to apply a blush on. That would probably be the reason why even if I've had this blush since last year, and it only contains a few grams of product, I haven't panned it yet. That would also be the reason why I don't buy blushes that much, or if I would, I would only purchase a small one.
Now, enough chit-chat and move on to my thoughts about this product.

At my age and level of addiction to makeup, would you believe that I'm still not sure if what color of blush really looks best on me? Yep, I'm still experimenting. And I would admit that I was buying blindly when I purchased this shade. 😛 Thankfully, it's a decision that I don't regret. This light pink blush can really enhance my look and it never looks too much on me, even if it looks like a shocking hot pink on the pan. A single layer of this would be barely noticeable so I put on at least 2 to 3 layers of it. I love how it applies smoothly on my skin, it doesn't feel chalky or powdery. Girl with light to medium skin tone would look great on this blush but I also think that this would work as a highlighter on olive-skinned/darker skinned girls. Think Ariana Grande and a pink highlighter.

It says that it is a long lasting 16-Hour blush but unfortunately I wouldn't wear makeup that long just to prove this claim. It's more like a 5 to 6 hours thing for me. By the time I hit that mark, this blush really looks like a natural flush on me. 

I love applying this product using the Mineral Powder Brush from my ECOTOOLS 5 Piece Mineral Set because it really fits the dimension of my cheeks.

Too Faced Love Flush Long Lasting 16-Hour Blush in So Happy Together Rating

Packaging: 4.5/5
Performance: 4/5
Quality: 4.5/5
User Friendliness: 4/5
Overall: 4/5

As a parting thought, I'm really itching to try (buy) a blush in a rosy-pink shade but I'm not doing so until I use this all up. It shouldn't be too hard since this is only 2 grams of product and love the shade. LOL. Hope I see the pan by the middle of the year.

XO,
Carissa
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