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!

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

In Action

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.

First of all, I am glad that my skin has behaved lately. I have no major breakouts, my skin looks smooth in general and I am just glowing. It really pays to be religious about taking care of your skin. For this photo, I blurred the background but my face was untouched, definitely no edits. I swear! Maybe I had good lighting too! LOL.

Without further ado, here are the deets about the stuff that I used to achieve this look.

You can click on the links to read the review about each product.

BELO  INTENSIVE WHITENING BB CREAM  WITH SPF 50 PA++++

I only needed light to medium coverage for this look so I used this bb cream. It effectively evens out my skin tone and I have observed that when I am wearing this bb cream, my skin looks great on photos. :) The SPF content is also a big help because let's face it, who doesn't need 50 PA++++ these days? I used my Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge to apply this for a flawless effect.

3W CLINIC NATURAL MAKE-UP POWDER AKA PALGANTONG POWDER

My powder of choice for setting bb creams. It's really fine and makes skin feel smooth, glowing and velvety to touch. It also has great oil control. This powder is also said to be a favorite among Korean and Japanese celebrities. Feeling celeb naman me while using this. :)

SLEEK MAKEUP I-DIVINE MINERAL EYESHADOW PALETTE IN OH SO SPECIAL

ABBAMART BELLE ME SHY SMILE BLUSHER IN ROSE GOLD

NYX SOFT MATTE LIP CREAM IN STOCKHOLM

MAYBELLINE HYPERCURL MASCARA IN VERY BLACK

I couldn't find my eyelash curler while I was doing this look but the Maybelline Hypercurl Mascara's curved wand has still help me achieve these fluttering lashes.

And that's about it! Nothing big or explosive, ayt? I basically just used what I already had in my makeup kit. In my opinion, these are the most basic must-haves in your makeup kit. If you take care of your skin,  you won't need to pile on other stuff when you have to primp up.

I hope you liked this post. Drop a line or two in my comment section. Maybe share your own favorite products for doing a simple makeup look. 

XO,

Carissa