BYS Cosmetics Han So Hee Lip Nectar Review

 

We all know Han So Hee as the irritating Mistress from "The World of Married" but in reality, she is a pretty Hallyu star with great acting skills!  She is effortlessly beautiful (no wonder she got the Mistress role).  Even with the negative characters she played, that doesn't stop brands from getting her as a face because of her unique beauty.

Han So Hee recently collaborated with BYS Cosmetics for their Lip Nectar (Php499.00).  Known as the easy-to-apply liquid lipstick with velvety-soft matte finish, I am impressed not only with the quality but also the shade choices!  They were created in mind for all skin tones.

There are a total of 8 shades in this collection, the shade names are after flowers - Blossom, Cherry, Tulip, Poppy, Rose, Dragonlily, Orchid and Poison Ivy.

After using these randomly on several occasions, here are my thoughts about these Lip Nectars:

• Very nice packaging and applicator.  Applicator is perfect to define lips or create blurred lips.
• Cute transparent tube, making it easy for me to know the shade without reading the shade names.
• No scent or weird taste.
• Does not dry lips.
• No flaky lips.
• Applies smoothly, texture is great!
• Consistency is thin and non-sticky.
• Transfers on face mask but a chunk is still left on lips.  Lasts around 4-5 hours with eating and drinking.  The color fades but still 50% stays.

Lustrous Lip & Cheek Tint Raw Review

Let's start by setting this straight : I have perpetually dry lips, the driest of all dry lips (I'm claiming that!) in the Beauty Blogging industry!  Because my lips chap and crack and bleed on some mornings whenever I yawn, let me know if you have the same I'll put you up on the top 3 list :P

When I chanced upon Nadine Lustre's Lustrous Lip & Cheek Tint, I have to test and use it right away because --- why not?  It's a collaboration with the country's top actress and for you to put your name to it, it must be good!

Unfortunately, not for this particular product --- don't get me wrong, I haven't tried ANY of the Nadine Lustre x BYS makeup so I'm just speaking on this particular product.

The color is beautiful on photos and I can actually achieve a fierce look with the shade RAW, but judging by the look on photo, you can see uneven patches on how the product clings on to my dear dry lips!  

But before that, I'm not stating this as a BAD product, it isn't --- if you have nice, hydrated lips!  Maybe, if you are into Korean gradient lips, this will also work because it does give a nice-looking stain!

AMW wears Lustrous Lip & Cheek Tint in 01 Raw

Php399.00

Party in Ibiza - A Shade You May Want to Choose for Valentine's Day!

It's literally a day before Heart's Day!  For me, Valentine's Day should be EVERYDAY because that's how we should always feel - To Love and Be Loved!  But if you are the type of girl who wants to get extra romantic or you want to celebrate the said season!  Why not wear something bright and bolder instead?  ---- talking about Lip product okay? #hahaha

So I had this BYS Lip Tar in shade Party in Ibiza for the longest time!  I find this shade to be a type of shade that you need to mix with a lighter color to tone down the brightness.  I can never walk around with almost neon lips!  But for the sake of Valentine's Day, and for those who are into bright-colored lip color...why not?

The color literally jumps from tube to your lips!

BYS Lip Tar says ---

"BYS Lip Tar is a game changer! Get serious pigment pay-off with BYS' high-concentrate LIP TAR formula. BYS Lip Tar gives you the coverage of a lipstick with the easy application of a gloss. Only a small amount is required, so start small and build up the level of colour you want. Featuring a nozzle tip, the tube design gives you the perfect control over the amount of product that comes out. The precision lip brush included in the pack provides a precise application and even coverage."

Readers' Corner: Instant "Glow" For the Holiday

Happy Friday AMW Friends!
I recently got emails from readers asking me tips on how to look "different but not too different" this season!  Wow, that's a difficult question to ponder!  After thinking hard over the holidays *Laughs* (You guys give good exams and all of you got me thinking!) 

I know what you  mean about looking "Different but not too different", I mean there are changes in our lives that we want to be discreet....like fixing your brows, enhancing the color of your hair, changing your lipstick color or wearing falsies.  When people ask you: "You look different!  Good kind of different!"  Then you can answer: "Really?  It must be my inner glow!"  *lol*  Okay, not everyone is as thick-faced as I am but a little bit of confidence for the coming year won't hurt!  Right?

Though busy, I still thought of some super simple and easy steps to enhance your beauty and give yourself an instant glow yet subtle enough for others (especially guys) to even notice!  Okay, some are quite obvious (like the polish tip) but still....it is not like you cut your hair drastically or you changed your hair color from black to neon green! :P

AMW Reviews: BYS Brow and Eye Pencil in Blonde

A couple of weeks back, I've posted a Readers' Corner: Fix Your Brows with Eyebrow Pencil for those who can't say no to eyebrow pencils!  I did promise a review on the BYS Brow & Eye Pencil I used on that tutorial but I guess, a lot of you were quite excited to know more about the said product as I received tons of emails asking me to do a review on it!  

Well, your wish is my command! :)  Finally, I'm ready to share my thoughts on this inexpensive, unique pencil that's versatile enough to be used on a daily basis! 

Readers' Corner: Fix Your Brows with Eyebrow Pencil

Dear AMW Friends!
Today is the day!  We talk about brows AGAIN!  The reason why I'm sharing another tip on how to fill in brows is because I was asked about brow questions so many times during my Benefit Fine One One Emergency Workshops 1, 2 and 3!  Yes girls!  3 workshops and most girls ask about brows!  

Don't get me wrong, I am very happy that you guys are so interested about this particular beauty topic because I cannot stress enough on how important it is to fix your brows!  Trust me, it's like chocolates, it's addictive!  *laughs*

The reason why I created a separate post on using eyebrow pencils as I have done a tutorial on how to fix your brows using brow gels and brow powders!  I know some of you are not comfortable with the mentioned products so to those brow pencil users out there?  Raise your eyebrow pencils and let's start the eyebrow party!!!

Just in case you get lost on the way to the party, let me share to you my previous related posts---

This is How I Do It : Lightening my Brows AMW Style

This is How I Do It:  Easiest Way to Trim and Groom Eyebrows

AMW Reviews: Benefit Brows A-Go-Go (Tutorial on how I use the set here)

First and foremost, it is very important to groom your brows!  You can either do that yourself, or in my case, I always advise readers to trust the professionals!  You can groom them on your own later on!

Step 1:
Starting with clean brows, pick the eyebrow pencil that matches your skin, face and hair.  Keep in mind not to pick any eyebrow pencil with strong red undertone as it gives an illusion of super fake brows.  

In this tutorial, I picked a Blonde Colored Brow and Eye Pencil from BYS Cosmetics (reviews will follow soon) as my brows are way too dark and my hair (though haven't colored for MONTHS) still have the medium brown shade that was left from my pre-pregnancy hair coloring.

AMW Reviews: BYS Blush Duo

Isn't it a lovely day today?  :P
Come on guys, just trying to cheer you up as most of you probably have the Monday blues!  (Or am I referring to myself?) 

To spread my "cheery" (Cherry?) mood, I will be reviewing a super bright colored blush from a brand I recently get to know!  BYS - By YourSelf!

Note: It does look as red and as pink as the photo!  Your eyes aren't playing tricks on you!

Shade: 03 Miss Pink

BYS says ---

With a choice of 2 shades from this BYS Blush Duo you can create the style you want easily. The blush comes in a lovely coral and bright pink shade, great for Spring/Summer.

Ingredients:


AMW says ---
Pros

• 2 blush shades in 1.  Actually can go up to 3 shades (you can blend both shades to create a new color)
• Very pigmented.
• Price.
• No allergic reactions.

Cons

• A bit too powdery.
• Can easily mess up if not applied correctly due to its heavy pigmentation (please read tips below on how to deal with this mistake)

Overall
Inexpensive yet super pigmented blush that lasts a day for normal and dry skin.

Tips

• Use a big fluffy powder brush or k-brush (kabuki brush) for application.
• VERY light hand is needed.
• Over applied?  Do not fret!  Pick up your powder/powder foundation and apply it on top of the blush to lessen pigmentation.
• Blend!  Blend!  Blend!

Will I repurchase?
If they come up with other shades.

To whom do I recommend this to?
Blush lovers!  If you love blush colors that pop, go for BYS Blush Duo!

Where to purchase and how much?
BYS cosmetics are available in major SM Department Stores and Watsons Beauty Outlets nationwide.  BYS Bronzing Powder costs Php349.00 (approx $8.73).  Like BYS Philippines on Facebook for more product updates.

Photos

BYS Blush Duo in 03 Miss Pink

Left: Deep reddish pink

Right: Bright pink with blue undertone

 

Swatch on Arm

This swatch was done once using my finger.  

The lighter pink looks a bit more powder-y than that of the deep pink.

Usage (AMW Style)
I prefer mixing both shades using my Charm K-Brush.  Can I repeat myself?  

In a very VERY light-hand motion. 

Applied from the apples of my cheeks up to my hairline for a natural contour.

Smile and you are ready for the camera!

How do you deal with very pigmented blush shades?

I have my fair share of super pigmented blush and I always finish my blush application with a layer of powder foundation on top to "set" the blush plus to lessen the blush intensity!  It works and my blush stays longer!

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(Product received for review.  Opinions 100% mine.  Please purchase at your own discretion.)

AMW Reviews: BYS Bronzing Powder

Ah, the power of Bronzing, if done right, you'll look like a Sun Goddess!  

But why are we scared to use bronzing powders?  Maybe, it's the dirty, muddy look?  Bronzing powders can turn us into a shade or two darker?  Or maybe it looks too sparkly under the sun we may end up looking oily?

There are so many factors that could stop us from using one of the most loved makeups by actors and actresses.  Why?  Bronzing powders give a healthy look and can hide freckles, the best part?  It can also give you an instant "slim" overall look!

IF, you are using the right bronzing powders meant for your skin tone!

Today, I will be reviewing a bronzing powder that's unique in terms of its "physical" look and of course, the color!  This is one of the lightest bronzing powder I own which I believe would work really well as a natural bronzing powders for medium to fair skin tones and could work as a highlighter for medium dark to dark skin tones!

BYS Bronzing Powder with Sun Design

BYS says ---
This sun design bronzer by BYS gives a sheer, natural finish that can also be built for desired intensity. This is the ultimate solution for a sunless tan that is easily created within seconds giving you a smooth flawless finish.

Size: 8g
Ingredients:

AMW says ---
Pros

• Very cute sun design that can brighten up my day each time I pull this out.
• Build-able intensity.
• Very natural effect.
• Doesn't give a dirty or muddy look like other bronzing powders.
• Can double up as an eye shadow.
• Price.

Cons

• The product is Made in P.R.C. (People's Republic of China) which could be a con for others. 

Overall
A very natural, light bronzing powder with build-able intensity.

Tips

• Can be applied as regular blush for a more natural look.
• For an overall sun-kissed look, take out a big fluffy powder blush and apply BYS Bronzing Powder all over your face with light hand motion.
• Fair skinned users must apply with light hand for a more natural finish.
• Medium to dark skinned users may apply more.
• Re-application may be needed within the day for people with oily skin.

Will I repurchase?
Yes.

To whom do I recommend this to?
Anyone who wants to create a healthy, just came out under the sun look without going under the sun!

Where to purchase and how much?
BYS cosmetics are available in major SM Department Stores and Watsons Beauty Outlets nationwide.  BYS Bronzing Powder costs Php249.00 (approx $6.23).  Like BYS Philippines on Facebook for more product updates.

Photos

A closer look on the sun design that brightens up my day!

BYS Bronzing Powder product details at the backside

Swatch on Hand

The color is almost golden than "brown". 

Since I'm officially on my 8th month pregnancy and my round cheeks are really starting to show, I'm glad to use the BYS Bronzing Powder on a daily basis to give some "life" and "energy" on my "haven't seen the sun for too long face".  It also gives a nice contour and dimension I want!

Have you seen BYS cosmetics on counters?
Would you give the BYS bronzing powder a try?

I am very happy I don't need much hand control when I use this particular bronzing powder due to its lighter nature.  I can imagine myself using this as a blush on a daily basis until I get back the natural contours of my face! *lol*

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(Product received for PR purpose.  Reviews 100% mine.  Please purchase at your own discretion.)

BYS Lip Gloss and Lipstick Duos Review

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! 
How are you celebrating your Valentine's Day?  As for me, I'd rather stay at home and not stress myself with the traffic!  There are always ways to show your loved ones how much they mean to you!  A huge bear hug?  A lovely surprise dinner?  Or just a simple KISS will do!  So let's pucker up ladies as I'm reviewing a product just in time for the "pucker your lips" day!  :P

BYS Lip Gloss and Lipstick Duo

BYS means Be Yourself by the way which I love and totally agree!