Showing posts with label Liquid Lipstick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Liquid Lipstick. Show all posts
These being Tarte Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint in Birthday Suit, Jouer Long-Wear Lip Cream Liquid Lipstick in Cerise Noir and L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss in Statement Nude. 
I know I have so much catching up to do when it comes to my product reviews. Been slacking a great deal again. Or maybe I was just so busy with other stuff? No matter, let's move forward. 
In order for me to catch up with my review-ables, I decided to do a three-in-one today, since they all seem to fall into the same category. They are all liquid lipsticks, they all seem to fall in the nude-brown spectrum, and they are all minis or deluxe samples which I have collected last year when I was on a bit of a buying binge. :) 
So, like I said before, minis or deluxe samples are perfect for trying out pricey makeup products, especially if you are not ready to shell a big amount and are hesitant if the full size would be worth it.
Chop chop after this photo
Tarte Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint 
Shade: Birthday Suit
Price: $20.00 or about Php 1,000.00 (www.tartecosmetics.com)

What Is It? What Does It Do?
A full coverage, vegan liquid lipstick with a light, velvet texture & a vibrant, non-drying matte finish.
It provides a bold, matte look with a weightless, whipped texture & super-concentrated, non-drying mineral pigments. The longwear formula glides on without settling into fine lines, while the tarteist™ paint brush wand provides easy, single-swipe applications. - www.tartecosmetics.com
Tarte Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint in Bithday Suit - In Action, Swatch and Applicator
My Take
I’ve been hearing so much about this product over the internet that’s why I wanted to try it out for myself. It seems that every list of “Nude Liquid Lipsticks” included this one so I got really curious.

Well, first of all, forgive me if I couldn’t put my own photo of this product back when the labels have not yet faded. Like I said, I was uber excited to try it out that I forgot to get a decent shot. 

Check out the photo of the doe foot applicator. You can see that it is bent at an angle and it is pliable. I only have the mini or the deluxe size but I am glad that the applicator is made of good material and even if I have used for it for a while now, it is still in good shape. 

The product smells like chocolate-y mint and I won’t say I’m all for it, but it’s something I can tolerate because it tones down after a while. True enough, this shade is all that I would ask for in a nude lipstick. It comes close to my natural lip color but with more hint of pink. You can see the swatch and I would describe it as a pinky-peach nude but on the photo of me wearing it, it pulls more pink. It comes in a whipped cream-like consistency. When applied it leaves a cushion-y feel on the lips. It feels light and non-drying but on me, it does accentuate the lines of my lips. It doesn’t completely dry down so even if you’ve worn it for a while it still transfers. Having said that, I really wish that it had better staying power because I barely notice it on my lips within an hour of wearing it, moreso if I do a lot of drinking and eating in between. Great nude shade, I just wish it stayed. Shoot! I made that rhyme!

Jouer Long-Wear Lip Cream Liquid Lipstick 
Shade: Cerise Noir
Price: $18.00 or about Php 900.00 (www.jouercosmetics.com)

What is it? What Does It Do?
It is a weightless, long-wearing Liquid Lipstick which offers a full coverage color with a soft-touch finish that glides on smoothly and lasts all day. 

The shade Cerise Noir is described as a Matte Cool Black Cherry which is included in the Best of Deeps set of minis.
Jouer Long-Wear Lip Creme - Cerise Noir  In Action, Swatch and Applicator
My Take
The photo above looks pretty washed and in person, on the tube, this shade: Black Cherry is something I would steer clear from years ago. However, after trying out the Maybelline Creamy Matte Lipstick in Nude Nuance, I realized that dark reddish-brown shades flatters my skin tone.

The Jouer Lip Cream in Cerise Noir smells like chocolate-y butter and that’s just the start of it. It has a creamy texture and applies smoothly, like there aren’t any issues with the application. It looks so divine on the lips and doesn’t accentuate the lines. It feels comfortable to wear and doesn’t feel tight, heavy or sticky. I’m also a fan of its staying power. It dries down to a matte finish and boy once its on, its on. It doesn’t transfer and it’s not the kind that goes away easily, unless of course you eat something oily, which is really the Waterloo of every matte liquid lipstick. It’s good and surprisingly or not surprisingly, even if its good matte, I have never experience dryness of the lips after using it. Of the three liquid lips I reviewed here today, this one is obviously my favorite. It just has a way pulling my look together and when I am wearing this, it always feels like I put on so much effort to look good, even if I did not. Does that make sense? I always get an extra kick of confidence. I wear two layers to make it darker, when I want to convey the message of "Stay away from me" without having to say it. Ah yes, my villainous side. Ha ha!

L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss 
Shade: 316 Statement Nude
Price: Php 350.00 on www.beautymnl.com

 What is it? What Does It Do?
L’Oreal’s 1st whipped gloss with a gorgeous matte finish. Intense high-pigment shades create lasting color; dries to a solid matte look; lush velvety texture goes on softly for all-day comfort; unique pro-sculpt applicator shapes as it adds dimension to lips. 
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Matte Gloss - Statement Nude - In Action, Swatch and Applicator
My Take
A little over two years ago I reviewed the L’Oreal Paris Color Riche L’Extraordinaire Matte Moisturizing Lip Color in Jardin Pamplemousse. I liked the formula but I just felt that I picked the wrong shade. Now, fast forward to 2019, when I opened this L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro Matte Gloss, I was immediately reminded of the latter. Right off the cap, they have a very similar distinct smell that’s hard to describe but easy to remember because, gosh I didn’t like that smell. Unfortunately I no longer have that lippie so I won’t be able to make an in depth comparison. 

I’ll just focus on this Pro Matte Gloss in Statement Nude. Again, I also love this nude shade because it’s not too light and is perfect for someone like me who has a light-medium skin tone. I would describe it as a peachy-brown nude. However, the name just didn’t make sense to me at first. For us makeup enthusiasts, matte is matte and gloss is gloss. But when I tried it on, I felt like it made sense. They did mix the two and this is how I would imagine it would feel if I put a gloss on top a matte liquid lipstick in a good way, because I have done that quiet a few times and I ended up with a thick hot mess. Forget the matte part because the finish is glossy, but not in the slick kind of way. But if you wanna get rid of the glossy finish, you can dab a tissue on top and what’ll stay behind is the cushion-y feel. Being not truly matte though, it does transfer, if you drink coffee it’ll be on that coffee cup over there, or that pizza. But I love how it nicely fades and you are left with a light brownish stain that still looks okay. It’s comfortable to wear and non drying. Again, if you can’t reconcile matte and gloss, it feels like matte topped with gloss, but not too thick and not too slick.

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And here are various photos of me wearing the said liquid lipsticks. The Tarte Birthday Suit and L'Oreal Statement Nude look pretty natural on me and the Jouer Cerise Noir is something I would wear when I am on a certain mood.  


Overall, for Tarte Birthday Suit's weak staying power, I don't think I would buy a full sized one. I don't know if the same goes for the other shades of this line though. But it's quiet pricey so I really expected something better.
For L'Oreal's, I wouldn't mind trying out other shades, especially a rosy pink one. I mean, it would save me the time and the dime if I can hit two birds with one stone.
For Jouer, Jouer, Jouer, I'm glad I got a first hand experience on this brand because I loved it. I think I even prefer this one to Kylie's (Review of Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in Posie K).

Have you tried any of these liquid lipsticks?
Drop a comment below.

XO,
Carissa
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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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I'm trying to knock the laziness out of this blogger body of mine. I decided that I will do that by conducting a series of reviews about the lipsticks in my collection. :) I just find that I am more enthusiastic when it comes to lipsticks.
So here's a long-overdue review of Kylie Jenner's Matte Liquid Lipstick in Posie K. I bought this early last year and honestly it's almost gone. This is a mini so there's very little product in it so I've been trying to use it sparingly. Kylie's products are very popular, they basically need no introduction.
Will I want to purchase a full-sized version of it? Find out at the end of this review.
Kylie Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick
Shade: Posie K
Price: $17.00 USD or roughly 900.00 Philippine Peso
Where To Buy: www.kyliecosmetics.com

What Is It?
"The Matte Liquid Lipstick has high intensity pigment for an instant bold matte lip. The extremely long wearing lipstick contains moisturizing ingredients for a comfortable, emollient and silky feel that does not dry your lips out."- www.kyliecosmetics.com

Packaging
I've always wanted to try out Kylie's popular liquid lipsticks, especially Posie K but I wasn't ready to shell out such big cash. Luckily, I found an Instagram seller who sold a mini. This one, judging from its magenta cap, was part of the Valentine's Collection. Per usual, a full-sized liquid lipstick comes in a tube with a black cap. I don't know if the mini's packaging is made with the same material with the full-sized one but the packaging does not feel very lux for me. The labels don't fade though, no matter how long I've used it so I'll give it to them. 
Kylie Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick Doe Foot Applicator
Swatch
Posie K is described as a cool mid-tone berry shade. Here's a swatch of it under natural lighting. To my eyes, it looks like a dusty mauve-pink.

In Action
Really love this shade on me. 
Me wearing Kylie Cosmetics Posie K on several occasions. 

My Take
According to the Kylie Cosmetics website, this particular shade is the "Winner of the 2017 Allure Magazine Best of Beauty Award for Best Bright Pink Lipstick" and that should count for something. Although in my opinion this isn't a bright pink, this is definitely a lovely pink - my kind of pink. It doesn't scream "look at me" but it enhances my overall look as a wearer and although you won't be asking for it, it's bound to bring in some compliments. ;)

Now, on to the nitty-gritties. 
I'm the type of cosmetics user who takes time to sniff everything that I put on my face. Raise your hands if you are just like me. This product's smells really good - like candy. It fades away after application. It has a creamy formula that applies with slight tug on the lips but looks smooth. Take note: in my observation, it dries pretty quickly so there's not much time for swiping the applicator all over your lips. It sets to a powdery matte finish. I'll have to admit that there's a slight bit of discomfort while wearing it; like there's a feeling of tightness. It doesn't transfer.

It has good pigmentation and will stay put and the color will stay vibrant even up to five hours if you don't eat or drink. At least that's the longest that I've tried. With a full meal though, especially oily Filipino food, it fades, especially on the inner part of the lip. But you know what, this is probably one of the lipsticks out there that looks good to me even after a meal. That is because it leaves a pink stain. There was even a time when I decided not to touch up my lips after having a meal and the stain still looked good even at the end of the day.

Will I want to buy the full sized version?
You know what they say about finding a shade that looks good on you and sticking with it? Well, I may have found  I favorite pink in Posie K. But the thing is, it really could break your budget and I know many women share the same sentiments, especially the working mamas out there. So now that I have found the pink that works for me, the goal has been to find the dupe and I am glad to report that there are plenty of dupes of this shade. Kylie Cosmetics is manufactured by the same company that makes Colourpop Cosmetics and there's a bevy of shades that come close to Posie K. Even our local Vice Cosmetics has a pink that falls under the dusty-mauve-pink shade and I have been eyeing it for a while now. So I'll lay it down here clearly, if I have the cash to spare, I really would love to stock up on this lovely shade but as it turns out I have other spending priorities so I'll stick with the affordable dupes for the mean time. We are lucky that we live in a time when cosmetic companies have really upped the quality of their products and with that cheaper products doesn't mean low quality. Y'know what I'm sayin'?

Kylie Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick in Posie K Rating
Packaging: 3/5
Performance: 4/5
Quality: 4/5
User Friendliness: 3.5/5
Affordability: 3/5
Overall: 4/5

Have you tried this product? 
What are your thoughts about it?

XO,
Carissa

PS. I'm in the mood to add two products that seem to work well with the Kylie Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick. 
So I don't own the accompanying Kylie Cosmetics Lip Liner which would have made the Lip Kit. Good thing a friend gave me this lip liner from Blair Cosmetics in the shade Sian. The shade is just a few tones brighter than the Posie K but it help in defining the lips. It applies with a tug and leaves a powdery matte finish on the lips. I've paired these two on several occasions and it brightens up the Posie K. 

On the other hand, I also love pairing this Benefit Hoola Lip Gloss with the Posie K, especially at the end of the day when I'm left with just a hint of the product on my lips. Instead of touching up with another layer of the liquid lipstick, I put this lip gloss on top and I'm instantly prettified. My lips feel ultra plush when I'm wearing this. I also love the light scent.
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Here's a review of Ever Bilena's Matte Liquid Lipstick in Sexy Nude .
Ever Bilena Matte Liquid Lipstick
Shade: Sexy Nude
Price: Php 185.00
Where I Got It: Watsons, Gaisano Grand Catarman, Catarman, Northern Samar
Where to Buy: drugstores and department store nationwide, Ever Bilena is basically everywhere these days!

What is it?
Matte liquid lipsticks are trendy these days and here's Ever Bilena's take on it.

Ingredients


Packaging, Labels and Other Details
It comes in a no frills plastic tube packaging. The shade name is labelled at the top of the tube cap. Other details like manufacturing date, etc are written at the bottom of the tube.

Here's the doe foot applicator. I love the size of it. Just perfect for outlining the lips. I also love how the product doesn't gather up at the base of the cap. 
Swatch
Here's the swatch. Sexy Nude is a peachy-pink shade of nude.

In Action
Here's a photo of my bare, freshly scrubbed lip vs. wearing two layers of the Ever Bilena Matte Liquid Lipstick in Sexy Nude.

My Take
I  picked this color because I'd just ran out of my NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Stockholm and since Sexy Nude looked so close in terms of color on the tube, I decided to try it out.When swatched side by side, the two look like twins but as the products dry up, NYX SMLC Stockholm stays true to its peachy-pink shade while EB Matte Liquid Lipstick oxidizes to a more pink shade, albeit it's not very obvious on my photo above. 

Now on to my comments about the EB Matte Liquid Lipstick. It has a scent that I could associate with vanilla and coconuts or that Butter Coconut biscuit cracker. The scent lingers on for while and stays on faintly even after the product has dried up. 

It comes in a creamy liquid formula; not too runny at all. It doesn't dry up easily so you have ample time to apply it. I have observed though that the best way for me to apply it is to not try to have many passes with the applicator. Just outline the lips, fill-up the blanks, press lips together and leave it alone. It will look just fine and even compared to when I try to keep layering the product. It will look glossy for a while but after more than a minute, it will dry down to a powdery matte looking finish.

There's a unsettling feeling left behind though even after it has set, when you press your lips together, they kind of stick. It doesn't affect the color of the product though and I tried kissing the back of my hand, even if it sticks, the color doesn't transfer.

It doesn't come off easily, so if you won't drink or eat, I will look great for about three hours. It won't go away easily naman if you drink water for like 1 or 2 times but if you keep drinking or eating oily food it will eventually fade.

For the price point, I think this product is a good one, especially if you are just exploring the world of liquid lipsticks. It has a good color pay-off and didn't look or feel flaky on my lips.

Ever Bilena Matte Liquid Lipstick in Sexy Nude Rating
Packaging: 3.5/5
Performance: 3/5
Longevity : 3/5
Quality: 3/5
User Friendliness: 3/5
Overall: 3.1/5

Have you tried this product?
Drop a comment below.

XO,
Carissa
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Here's a review of the BYS Velvet Lips Liquid Lipstick In Bare Beauty. 

I went home during the long weekend and spotted this liquid lipstick in my mama's kikay kit. I opened the tube and she just said that I can have it because it's too drying on her lips. I didn't even say yes, I just tried it on right away. :)


BYS Velvet Lips Liquid Lipstick
Price: Php 399.00
Available at: Watsons and BYS Counters nationwide, also online at www. zalora.com.ph

What Is It?
BYS Velvet Lipstick is a creamy, highly pigmented formula that glides on for easy application, boasting an instant, smooth matte lip. The non-drying formulation gives full coverage that stays put throughout the day, and includes a precision applicator that coats lips in one simple swipe.

Packaging

It comes in a tube that's squircle in shape. It contains 6g of product and the written in the bottom of the tube is the brand name, shade and batch number.


It really sickens me when I see this much mess underneath the cap and on the neck of the tube. My daughter fussed with this when I wasn't looking and took too much product with that applicator.

Anyway, the cap seals tightly and I have not experienced any leaks. I just have a problem with excess product gathering at the neck of the tube and when you twist it tightly, the excess product is squeezed out. Tsk tsk.

The applicator is flat and is actually good in outlining the shape of the lips.

Ingredients
Not indicated.

Swatches
This is a photo of this product taken from the BYS website and it looks kind of different in real life. The photo leans toward the brown side. Even the name, Bare Beauty made me think that it would dry down to a more brownish shade. 

On the tube, it looks to me like a bit rose-y and mauve-y, with a slight hint of brown.

BYS Velvet Lips Liquid Lipstick in Bare Beauty//image from bys.com.au
Here are the swatches: 
before drying

completely dried

See? It definitely looks rose pink to me when swatched and dried.

In Action
My mama gave it to me because she thought it was too dry but I know that that is the norm among matte liquid lipsticks now. 

The first time I tried it, it really flaked badly on my lips. Me thinks my lips were kind of oily at that time so there was a barrier and it wasn't able to adhere well to my lips.

The next time I tried it, I made sure that my lips were clean and well exfoliated. And this is the result. 


No flaking, no chapping, no bleeding, no ugly lines emphasized. I was overjoyed. It is indeed velvety-matte and I'm glad that it didn't feel like lips were suffocated. 

My technique when applying this is to outline the shape of my lips using the tip of the applicator and then I just fill in the blanks and blend it using the flat part of the applicator. It dries pretty quickly and won't budge after that.

The BYS Velvet Lips Liquid Lipstick in Bare Beauty on  my lips, up close.

Well, unless you eat oily food, of course. This is me, about 6 or 7 hours after applying the lipstick without touching up. I'd already eaten lunch and taken a bite of that ice cream. It's still pretty much visible at the edges of my lips and leaves a nice pinkish stain. I just blotted it out on my lips so that I won't have that weird line.


My Take
First, I love the consistency and the formula: it's not runny and just creamy, just a bit less mousy than the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream. When it dries down, it doesn't bleed and it doesn't transfer. It's matte but I still feel like my lips can breathe. Lips also feel soft and smooth.

Staying power is good, but if you eat something oily, it will definitely flake. It also doesn't have an overwhelming scent. It does have a muted scent, akin to the smell of a new book, right after you take off the packaging. Ha ha, at least that's how it smells to me. It's okay with me and it doesn't linger.

Above all, what I love about this product is that I got the right shade. I have bought a lot of lipsticks online and it's always a let down when  purchased one that looked great on the computer screen and on the model but doesn't work well on me. This one, I wasn't even able to try out and swatch and I got it for free and it makes me feel blooming and lovely! Just a perfect match. Thank you, mama!

Overall, if want to keep up with liquid lipstick trend without spending too much, I would highly recommend this product. Just bear in mind the cons, huh? :)

XO,
Carissa
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