Girl Thing: CoverGirl Lip Perfection

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As previously mentioned, makeup is never my regular purchase. I like trying them on whenever I see perfect shades for my skin tone but most of the time, I just back off and leave empty-handed. It's also my favorite eye candy whenever I do online window shopping but never really ended purchasing as much as I'd love to. It seems that I've turned out very kuripot nowadays that I even do our household budget in Excel format so I can easily spot which row/column is about to hit the benchmark. Yes, that's true! 

But of course, that doesn't mean we should limit ourselves with some not-so-expensive fancy stuff all the time. That's how I literally felt when I saw this lipstick shade from COVERGIRL. 

I've been eyeing for that perfect red on my lips, something that doesn't make me look too snob or ehm, sulky? More like channelling Dita Von Teese like this one. She's one of my fashion pegs in my dreams.. ^^ I tried three lipstick brands that afternoon but COVERGIRL's Tempt Seduction won my heart. 

 

It comes in a bronze, metallic finish tube. Nothing really special about the packaging but I am very much impressed how it gives the right amount of moisture on my dry lips. One thing that scares me off buying a darker shade of lipstick is that most of them leaves us with dry, chapped lips after removing them regardless of the cost. 

 

The pigmentation is highly recommended too! I'm not a makeup aficionado (how I wish though), yet this one made me feel like yeah I can't paint my lips so easily and desired result is clearly there. If there's one lipstick you can wear with your little black dress, less make up and just a statement lipstick - this should certainly be added on the list. For the price of Php395 per tube that stays long lasting even after sipping a grande-sized frappuccino plus dinner, that's what you call a score!

I believe it looks almost twice pigmented in reality in just two application both on upper and lower lip. Imagine a cherry red lips - that's how it exactly turned mine. Here's the complete selection of COVERGIRL Lip Perfection - check 'em out ladies!

Tell me about your latest lipstick purchase! ^^

xx,

OneGutsyMom

Laneige Snow BB Soothing Cushion

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This lovely gift from Laneige finally landed in my hands. If  you haven't had yours yet, all you need to do is like their Facebook page and check out the instructions from this Facebook application. In case you're wondering who's the Laneige endorser, she's no other than "Jessie" of the Korean drama Full House! Grabe, she hasn't aged a bit! How I wish we all have the same youthful glow! 

Anyway, here are the shops where you can claim your very own sample of Laneige Snow BB Soothing Cushion:

Shangri-La Plaza Level 3, TriNoma Level 3
Mall of Asia Level 2, South Wing, Main Mall
Robinsons Manila Ground Floor, Midtown Mall
Robinsons Galleria Level 2
Robinsons Magnolia Upper Ground Level

I can't wait to test this and experience the 5 benefits: Sweat-proof, Whitening, Hydration, Make-up and SPF 50+ PA+++. Another product to consider when it comes to skin care!



A few of Laneige beauty products which you can also try. These brochures were given to me by their Shangrila branch. Will definitely come back soon! Thank you, Laneige! ^^

Much Love,

OneGutsyMom

Aqualicious: Little Mermaid

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Don't you just love it when you scout an addition to your lipstick collection for a very affordable amount? That's one thing I liked about this Aqualicious lipstick with vitamin E from Fashion21. I got this last weekend and chose the Little Mermaid shade which is about 2 shades lighter than the usual pink shades. I noticed how it helped my lips get moisturized and for the price of Php155, you'll be amazed how colour-rich it is. It gives me the fresh and healthy looking pink lips which makes it a perfect wear in the morning.

I think the packaging is also cute with a blue (representing aqua) and silver combo. It looks very light and playful in your pouch. Although the quality is at par with its reasonable price, sad to say that it doesn't stay that long. But since it won't hurt your wallet getting replacements, I'm sure you wouldn't mind retouching from time to time. I'm happy with my first Aqualicious lippie, in fact, I'm planning to add the Hawaiian Berry and Feather Star shades on my list. Yeah, the pink lippie obsession continues!

 

See the creamy and pigmented swatch taken with my camera flash turned off. 

So, what do you think? Yay or nay?

xx,

OneGutsyMom

Extreme Love Affair with Dior

I was very lucky to be invited as one of the participants of this fabulous make up workshop by Dior through Rustan's Beauty Source. The workshop was hosted by HMUA Lourd Ramos and was held at the Spices Pavilion, Manila Peninsula Hotel. Being a brand known internationally with the face of Kate Moss on print covers, I bet you know the hype I had when I was on my way to the venue.