My Lippie Collection

I haven't blogged for a looong time! 

It feels refreshing to do this again, I'm just warming up for a bit.

For now I'll post my ever growing lip product collection, from lip balms, to lipsticks to lip glosses.

 I still have a handful in their boxes (meaning I haven't used them yet)

P.S. I have removed other lip products I am not using.

Viva Glam Gaga and Cyndi Lipglass

MAC is churning out more Gaga and Cyndi lippies! Hurrah!

But uh-oh, now I'm torn between the lipstick and the lip glass

Gaga is a cool shade of light pink with blue undertones- this is a shade that's hard to pull off but that's Gaga-ness for you

Cyndi is a more wearable shade of coral, the lipglass counterpart seems a little less reddish than it's lipstick but I love both shades nevertheless!

To top it all off MAC is also selling Cyndi and Gaga lip pouches for $28

Wondering if this would reach the Philippine shores

Pucker up, ladies! 

It will be released early September in the US, it's only a matter of a few more winks before it gets here!

Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss

What am I anticipating this fall? Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss!

I fell in love with Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in Dragon and I still am! I normally don't use red lipsticks on regular days but Dragon is an irresistibly sexy shade of red that I could pull off without looking like a clown.

Going back to Extrait de Gloss, I have high hopes for this one given my delight to it's predecessor

These are the deets I've read in karlasugar.net 

Imaginaire (fresh pink)
Insolence (candy pink)
Confidence (rose)
Genie (coral)
Insouciance (nude)
Exces (red)
Emoi (raspberry)
Fatale (brown red)
Impertinence (chocolate)

Photo credit to karlasugar.net! Love it! 

Official Chanel photos credit goes to Temptalia

The Face Shop Fruity Jelly Tube PK103

One of my long time friend gave me The Face Shop Fruits Jelly Tube as a Christmas gift because she knew how much of a beauty junkie I am! Haha! 

Now, I'd like to share with you guys what I think of this lip gloss.

I love the high shine and sticky formula, it goes on sheer which is good if you want to use this to top off your favorite lipstick or if you just want to add a little bit of glow to your make-up. 

The lip gloss smells fruity but not overpowering, it scent's formula is just right. <3 

However, I don't use this often because it breaks me out near my lip area especially during hot summer days but this is great during cooler days when you need extra hydration. 

Nevertheless, this is for keeps since a good friend gave it to me! ^.^ 

Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in 75 Dragon

Vavavoom! This is one of the perfect red lipstick I've encountered!

I got this Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in 75 Dragon from Martha for Php1000, sweet deal!^.^

This retails for Php1895 in Rustan's

I often see reviews and photos about Rouge Allure Laque but I rarely see the top Chanel logo, I was surprised to see the logo when I opened the box!

Here's how it looks on the doe foot applicator. I love the black glass tube, it contributes to Dragon's vibrancy! The glass tube is really classy but you have to take good care of this one, you can't use this when you're in a hurry or else you might accidentally drop it. Also, try to wipe the tube off with a clean cloth after use because it's a fingerprint magnet =p 

Here's my Chanel Rouge Allure Laque 75 Dragon swatch

On me, Dragon looks a bit darker than my Shu Uemura RD170 but it's a beautiful stunning solid shade of blood red. It makes my skin whiter with a healthy glow- not white ghostly pale. 

I was surprised with the lightweight texture, it doesn't feel as heavy as it looks. It is one of the better lipstick formula out there in the market, it looks so pigmented and yet it's feather light to wear.

Although I really really love the color and the formula, sometimes I find the lipstick transferring to my teeth =/ I really have to be careful using this. It lasts a good time and when it fades, it leaves a nice red stain just like my Shu Uemura RD170.

After testing Chanel Rouge Allure Laque, I can say this is one of the best lip product I've tried and it really makes me want to purchase Mandarin (reddish coral) and Phoenix (pink)! ^.^ 

Oh wait, my cousin Shirley just purchased me a handful of lipstick from Sephora! Hmmm... Chanel would have to take a back seat for a while ^.^ 

MAC Pret a Papier Fold and Tuck Lip Glass Review and Swatch

At long last! MAC Pret a Papier was finally launched this afternoon! 

But I have a hunch Pret a Papier arrived around April. Last April, when the MAC SA informed me Pret a Papier would be launched on May and she said it's a pretty collection, I sensed in her voice that she already saw the collection but they're just waiting for the go signal to release it.

Here's how MAC Fold and Tuck lip glass looks on the doe foot sponge tip

This is priced at Php950 which is pretty much the same price with MAC lipsticks.

Here's a swatch of MAC Fold and Tuck lip glass

It's THE perfect coral lip gloss for me! I love the color, it has the right blend of pink and orange which creates a beautiful color that compliments my skin tone.

Like other MAC lip products, I got light headed with the vanilla scent but the color is just too pretty to past up. Although a lot are satisfied with MAC's glue-y sticky consistency, I still find Shiseido PN Primalise Gloss more sticky and much more longer lasting than MAC Lip Glass but it's always fun to retouch lip gloss <3

I really wanted to buy a back up because this is a limited edition but I'm holding on to my dear money haha! I'm just thinking I barely finish a tube of lip gloss up because I usually grow out of it after a while. Right?

Do you know a dupe for this one?  

I didn't purchase MAC's paint pot in Coral Crepe =( First, I bought Martha's Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in Dragon and second, Coral Crepe didn't look as pretty on blog reviews =( When I swatched Coral Crepe on the MAC counter in Rockwell I thought it was too dark on my skin tone, the hue looks a bit muddy on me and I felt that Paint Pot formulas are a bit on the dry side but if a pretty Paint Pot color comes up I just might go ahead and purchase one to try it ^.^ 

P. S. I really like Raymond from MAC Rockwell! <3 She remembers me! (I have decided address gays as 'she' as a sign of respect to their gender preference) Well, she remembers my boyfriend because he's a bit colorblind haha! Too bad the last time I went to purchase MAC Blot Powder Raymond wasn't around because Wednesdays is her day-off but I'm pretty sure I'll be visiting MAC Rockwell mostly on Saturdays ^.^  

MAC Pret a Papier Lemmings/Buy List

I know I still have a lot of makeup and beauty products to review for you guys but I'd like to show my Pret a Papier lemmings first ^.^ I'd be buying 'em once it's available, sadly, we still don't know when it's gonna be available in the Philippines =( All we know is that it's gonna be available by May 2010.

I'm a huge fan of coral shades, it looks good on my cheeks and lips but I wanna try it out on my eyelids too.

I just wanted to get two items and the first one is...

MAC Paint Pot in Coral Crepe

At first I was hesitant to try coral colors on my lids because I'm afraid it will make my eyes look swollen haha!

But yeah I'm game to get this paint pot!

MAC Lip Glass in Tuck and Fold (first lip glass on the left) 

Tuck and Fold is a bright peachy color that might replace my shopping list target Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in Mandarin

Better and cheaper alternative for a coral lip color, I guess ^.^

And it's about time I try MAC's famous lip glass! 

FOTD: Simply Primped and Polished

This would be one of the rarest times Maquillage Lover puts up an FOTD! 

After doing this makeup I felt it looks simple and yet pretty so I'd like to share this with you.

Japanese make up makes the prettiest sheer color;

it gives an illusion as if you're wearing almost nothing at all but you look so primp and polish with just a light touch of color here and there.

Just the way I like my makeup! Not too over done with shocking colors but not too bare that my eye bags are saying hello to the world!

I made this FOTD last Sunday before going out.

Here's the product lineup:

Shiseido eyelash curler, Taiwan version

Shu Uemura Pro Concealer 

UDPP in Eden

Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Frame Plus

Jill Stuart Jewel Crystal Eyes in Princess Sapphire

Jill Stuart Eye Jelly in Midnight Shine

Jill Stuart lipstick in Baby Coral

Shiseido PN Primalise Gloss

Kiehl's lip balm #1

Jill Stuart Moist Silk Liquid Foundation 

Benefit 10

Jill Stuart Mix Blush in Fresh Apricot

Today's a Gift

Today, one Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland was picked up by the lovely Ms. Dinna Vasquez. 

I was cleaning up the house when I heard the doorbell, I rushed to check the CCTV and she's here! 

I quickly rushed to meet her because her suki taxi was waiting and the meter is still ticking (I think)

Ms. Dinna is actually very very nice, when I saw her my eyes went to these Revlon lip glosses because I'm such a make up junkie I think I have a make up radar, haha! But of course I immediately resumed to talk to her; we talked about random things like how fierce my dogs are; my small mini pin Brownie was free roaming around while his big brothers and sisters are in their cribs.

I'd like to thank Ms. Dinna Vasquez for these, it's the first time a customer has given me a gift ^.^ 

I usually decline accepting gifts because nahihiya ako especially that Ms. Dinna has already done me so much by putting my name and this blog on print; it's really enough for me but Ms. Dinna insisted so it's the best to receive with graciousness.

Gosh, the Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Lipcolor is quite big in size, don't you think so? Hurrah to generous sizes! 

So Ms. Dinna, here's a big thank you very much! ^.^ 

Where I've Been to These Past Few Days

Wooh! It's been very hot and humid these past few days. Sometimes it's not the heat that's bothersome but the high humidity level we have here in the Philippines that's unhealthy and uncomfortable. 

We went somewhere very near to the beach in Subic but we didn't get to go to the beach, it did brought me to tears because the last time I went to the beach was more than 10 years ago. 

We had to cancel it so we would make it to the US warship tour (which doesn't interest me) but invitation to highly restricted areas comes once or twice in a lifetime. 

We aren't really allowed to take photos but one of the head gave us the liberty to do so.

I have a lot more photos but as courtesy I'd restrict releasing so much especially those taken inside the captain's room and other control rooms which are awesome! That's all I can say. My lips are sealed =p

But I think these harmless fun facts won't hurt:

It's like a whole new city inside, you'll get lost very easily.

They have a nice hospital inside complete with ICU section

They also have morgues inside, it's creepy but I think it's very very cool and considerate because I get the point if you're away for months from the land and you suddenly die, they give due care and respect to the dead who did great service to their country. 

They have a library and computer room where the crew can use the computers to get in touch with their loved ones. 

They have barbershops too, but I wonder if there's a salon for the women because I saw a lot of women too.

They have Vendo machines but you have to use an issued card in order to buy- meaning no outsiders could get to use the Vendo.

What's cool is that their Vendo sells everything from chips to toothbrush but of course these are in separate Vendo machines. 

They get TV signals especially the Manny Pacquiao fights in live streaming.

Food and drinks are great- The head was hospitable and we were invited to eat and drink to get the experience of being part of the US Navy but we didn't get a lot since we're not really doing anything to benefit from the US taxpayers' money. I see how Philippine politicians pocket the taxpayers' money without doing much service to the county and how we taxpayers suffer so it's not right to do it to other people when you know how it feels to be robbed. 

I love the trip but I would love to go to the beach, still. 

I didn't get to put on make up that day because I thought we were going to the beach when they canceled it when we're leaving the house. Good thing I brought my Jill Stuart Day Care Essence with SPF30, Kanebo powder, Clinique lipgloss and Kiehl's lipbalm so I'm pretty much all set.

*****

LBC shipment has arrived last Monday! ^.^ Another reason for being busy sending packages.

I've been double wrapping everything especially Alice in Wonderland because I want them to arrive in the safest condition possible. I enjoyed wrapping one in bubble wrap because it's so plump you can already use it as a pillow :)) You almost can't see through due to the layers of bubble wrap and extra styro lining inside.

This package has arrived just tonight to it's lucky and nice owner in Baguio City ^.^ 

Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss in Raspberry

What Clinique Says:

Lip balm with a colourful twist. Luscious, high-gloss shades treat your most undermoisturized skin to soothing shine. Instantly relieve dryness, protect with antioxidants and more.

Coverage: Sheer

Benefits: Moisturizing

Raspberry A bright punch of sheer cherry red

Finish: Non-Shimmer

Colour Group: Pinks

Today's review would be about Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss

I got a trial size of 7ml in Sasa Hongkong for HK$25

I believe this is awfully a lot already because I can't seem to finish off all my glosses.

The applicator is the flat slanted type but since this is a trial size it's a bit smaller than the standard ones. Cute!

At first I thought this was a scented gloss because of the variant name Raspberry but this turns out to be simply fragrance free which is extra tender love and care for your lips.

Here's a swatch of Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss in Raspberry

It goes on very sheer actually and there would be slight tinge of pink color that's enough to give you a healthy dewy look.

Here's another swatch on my lips

I love the high gloss shine- it looks like water reflecting but it's not so sticky like other gloss I've tried- it's actually quite smooth and silky. As the name of the gloss states, this is a superbalm as it provides a surge of moisture to your lips. 

The Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss lasts looonnngggg! I can't emphasize how long lasting this is- it can go on for 4-6 hours while eating which is long enough for me because nothing really lasts that long enough.

Another swatch from another angle

I usually don't find myself attracted to make up brands that don't have cutesy packaging- that's why I love Jill Stuart so much, but Clinique is an exception because of the superb quality products that's sure worth your hard earned money. 

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My prayers go to Taiwan especially in Kaohsiung City where they have been rattled by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake and Bon told me in Taipei it's around 3 magnitude. It's so scary because there are a lot of tall buildings and condimiums in Taiwan- who wouldn't be scared if you're living on top and then suddenly an earthquake hits you?

It's also scary for us in the Philippines because Kaohsiung is very very near to us- it's accessible if we travel to Batanes- I've heard you can almost swim going to Kaohsiung Taiwan if you're in Batanes, haha! Of course it's safer to travel to Taiwan by boat but I'm not sure if the immigration would deport you back to the Philippines. But, the point is we should be prepared now; who knows when we'll be rattled by an earthquake?

Majolica Majorca Honey Pump Gloss in BE211

I've been neglecting my glosses and opted to swipe on lipsticks most of the time now but today I'm going to revisit my lip gloss lovin' days. 

I've been using lip gloss since 10 years old and now I'm 20 going 21 this year so it's almost 11 years of dabbing lip gloss. Whew! It makes me feel so old =p

My version of Majolica Majorca's Honey Pump Gloss is the second generation and it's pure love. 

I got this from Bon of wehaveit43.mulitply.com as GWP because I don't know how much I've spent already shopping on her online shop, I do know but I'm in denial; I don't wanna acknowledge and say it out because I might faint but it's all worth it haha. However Bon sells this for Php 250, pretty cheap for a nice Japanese lip gloss.

This is in BE211 which is the beige color. This is my first nude lip gloss and it's right on time because summer is here in the Philippines. I've been reading Japanese Magazines and going for nude lips this summer is the craze!

 I used to hate nude lips because it makes me look so pale and unhealthy but hey that's not true. You just have to take cues on how to wear nude lips and it will look simply beautiful.

Here's how the applicator looks. Most of the tube lip gloss have the slanted type of applicator but Majolica Majorca Honey Pump Gloss has a round applicator which glides smoothly on the contours of my lips.  

Majolica Majorca Honey Pump Gloss in BE211 swatch

I admit I'm afraid of using plumping lip gloss because I heard it stings. I don't know how the plumping effect  fares for Majolica Majorca though =p 

The color looks solid in here but it looks very sheer on the lips- it just adds a tinge of nude color which is the whole point of sporting nude lips.

Here's how it looks spread on. If you'll check closely you'll see bits of shimmer. 

What's remarkable in the shimmer is that it will stay put even after a long way of no retouch. 

The gloss texture is smooth despite the glitters and yet the consistency is very sticky- comparable to my Shiseido Primalise Gloss.

Aah... Look how the gloss reflects the light. It looks lovely! <3
Now I think I'm going back to lip gloss for a while... 

What's Inside Jill Stuart News 2010

Bon sent me this along with my Jill Stuart haul.

How thoughtful of her! ^.^ She knows how much I love lurking on Jill Stuart's website to check out new stuffs to hoard but my problem is that the internet sucks so it takes a while to load the website.

So she shipped this out along with my first Jill Stuart haul so I could just browse through in the catalog instead of waiting a great deal of time just waiting for the site to load. 

I'd like to share this catalog with you especially those Jill Stuart fanatics in the Philippines 

This is a labor of love since I squeezed the whole catalog into our new scanner printer in one (it almost chewed the catalog in the rollers huhu)

*click on the photos to enlarge*

I want another Jewel Crystal Eyes in Ruby!

And Dazzling Moon...

And Eye Jelly in Platinum Satin...

And Midnight Shine...

I want Mix Blush in Little Bouquet

Fresh Apricot

Fairy Rose

*uh oh this is the start of the blush phase!*

I also want Jill Stuart lipstick in Rosy Coral

I want to sneak some lip gloss too but all these lemmings are already making me feel so guilty... 

I don't like nail polish since it smells bad, it chips easily and I feel like my nails can't breathe...

 But lovely shade Sweet Syrup is luring me to get one!

Thank God I got their great foundation already...

Whew! I'm clear in this category =p no wallet burning lemming in this page

Nada! Not here too =p I got the Day Care Essence already...

 the lemmings mentioned above are all wallet burning enough for me...Haha! 

I'm not done yet! 

I recently saw Haru's post on Jill Stuart Smooth Silk Powder Foundation N 

Ah... I've been waiting for this since I am planning to get this once my current Kanebo powder foundie is finished... <3