L'Oreal Color Riche Mattes in #BloomingKiss Review

 

Ever since the rebirth of matte lipsticks, we "almost" never looked book.

How did I even dare say that?  Well, how many years have I been swatching and trying out on various matte lipsticks?  SO MANY TIMES!  If you don't believe me, click HERE.

I thought the fad would die down, I guess I was super wrong.  I guess I am the only one who suffers from extreme dry lip textures that I always lean to semi-matte lipsticks or glossy types!  

But thankfully, the lipstick goddesses are nice to me, brands are starting to care for users with extreme dry lip condition so they are creating matte lipsticks that can be applied smoothly on dry, dehydrated lips and the best part?  They got all the benefits of what matte lipsticks can offer - pigmentation, long-wearability and a whole gorgeous shades for me to play around!

L'Oreal Color Riche Mattes are no exception.  This brand, together with sister brand Maybelline has always been creating inexpensive matte lipsticks that can be worn without lip discrimination!  

They revamped and repackaged their line and created the Blooming Kiss collection.  I am unsure if they added new, unique shades for this particular line but most shades I've seen in the past.

And here are the photos of me wearing all 6 shades without lip balm or lip conditioner underneath.  Best of all, I can wear them day in and out without feathering or bleeding.  I am impressed!

L’Oreal Infallible Full Wear Concealer review

Happy Hump Day!
Since it's a hump day, you are probably in the middle of a rut and maybe....maybe..just like me, you have a huge eyebags and random zits (SUPER ME!) due to stress!

So I am valuing you guys by reviewing the most sought after concealer for the year 2019!

The L'Oreal Infallible Full Wear Concealer!

L’Oreal Infallible Full Wear Concealer

Php450.00

Be Unstoppable. Experience full-on coverage and full-face wear for up to 24 hours. The L'Oréal's Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer is their highest coverage formula in their widest concealer shade range ever. This concealer provides full coverage with a flawless matte finish. This multi-use formula conceals imperfections while doubling as a contour/highlight product. Shape your face by going 1-2 shades deeper to contour and 1-2 shades lighter to highlight and brighten. The extra large applicator provides maximum coverage in one stroke to cover under-eye circles, acne scars, and discoloration. This waterproof, non-greasy formula won't transfer, fade, or flake so your full coverage look is locked in all day. A little goes a long way! Available in multiple full coverage shades for every skin tone.

L'Oreal x Love Marie Collection Review

Heart Evangelista collaborated with L'Oreal for an exclusive lipstick collaboration called "L'Oreal x Love  Marie".  This collection is inspired by women who are in different stages of their lives.  According to Heart: "This represents not just me, but different kinds of women - somebody who is very strong, someone who is very shy, someone who is finding herself - so it represents different kinds of women that people can relate to".

There are a total of 5 lipstick shades personally picked by the actress under the Color Riche Line and here's an overview of all 5 of them worn by yours truly!

I love to do a collage on different shades of lipsticks coming from different brands just to show you the different effects each color gives!  Mind you, I have the same hairstyle, hair color, makeup, camera setting and I try my best to do the same smile on all photos but I look someone different on each because of how a different shade of lips can change the overall appearance and mood of the subject!

Before I start talking about each shade that Heart picked, this BOX that includes all 5 #LorealLoveMarie collection can be purchased (at a limited time) priced at Php1,995.00.

#LorealLoveMarie

L'Oreal Infallible Forbidden Kiss Is a Showstopper

So I got sick, well, semi-sick, then Kyle got sick so I didn't get the chance to be sick, then Kyle got well, I got sick again.  But I had to fight it as Kyle isn't completely well.

Confusing first paragraph and a whole lot or redundancy right?  Well that's how I feel about my sickness right now, a bit redundant, it just goes back and forth and I just wish for my body to be back to 100% same as my family!  

As you can see in my photo, I do look different, I look tired and sick so I've decided to power up on a bright lip color!  It does work focusing your eyes on my lips instead of the rest of my face..right?  I hope I'm right!

AMW Wears L'Oreal Infallible Pro Matte Liquid Lip Gloss

Shade: Forbidden Kiss

Php390.00

 
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 16Hr Pro-Matte Liquid Lipstick is the only lipstick that gives up to 16Hr matte lips that looks the same throughout the day - as if you just applied it.  It doesn't dry out your lips and applies smoothly in one glide.
Mattest Matte but never drying.  With triple matte gel topcoat technology.  All-day, long-wear and comfortable matte finish.  Pro-sculpt applicator making it easy to apply because of the arrow-shaped tip making it easy to perfectly conour the edges of lips without making a mess.

Wedding Guest Makeup Look and Outfit

So it has been a while since I attended a wedding!  Several wedding invitations passed by my hands but I wasn't able to attend any of them for so many reasons and I told myself I had to break the "bad luck".

My Best Man got married but Kyle was extremely sick.  

My college barkada got married this year and I was looking forward to attend her wedding but my dad had a stroke.

My highschool classmate invited us for his Wedding last week and I told myself I had to go, praying so hard nothing bad will happen again.

THANKFULLY, I was fully made up and was able to dress up...so you know I was able to attend - FINALLY!

This is my hair and makeup by YOURS TRULY.

Makeup products used:

Base makeup: Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation,

 Hello Flawless Powder and Lancome as contour.

Eyes: Etude House Play 101 Blending Pencil Shade 6 as base and L'oreal Nude Palette, K-Palette Liquid Liner and L'Oreal Super Liner in dark brown.

Brows: Benefit Goof Proof Brow pencil shade 3 and Karadium x Pucca Brow Cara

Cheeks: Clinique Sculptionary Cheek Contouring Palette in Defining Nectars

Lips: Silky Girl Matte Junkie Lip Crayon in shade 04

L'Oreal Micellar Water Review

So, everyone's been reviewing the L'Oreal Micellar Water and I'm just doing so now because I just finished up the ones I'm using --- Maybelline, Bioderma and Biore!

I know, I'm slow but better late than never right?  But before I start, do you like this product?  Have you tried this?

L'Oreal Micellar Water  Says ---

A 3-in-1 cleansing water that is surprisingly powerful yet gentle on skin
Hypoallergenic, water-based formula; designed with patented New Micellar Technology, which acts like a magnet for dirt and grime; gentle lifts impurities from the face, no rinsing required; instantly removes makeup, cleanses, and soothes; won’t irritate sensitive skin; leaves the skin clear, smooth, and hydrated after use

Available in 2 variants: Refreshing (blue) and Moisturizing (pink)

NEW! L'Oreal Brow Artist Xpert Review

When the newest Brow Artist Xpert pencils from L'Oreal landed on my desk one day with 7 true-to-the-brow shades (8 in the US), I knew they mean business.  I immediately picked one shade that I think would match me based from the color of the cap and did a great job in doing so.

L'Oreal Brow Artist Xpert 

Php350.00

Shade 108 Warm Brunette

The product comes with a retractable brow pencil on one side 

When You Wish For A Marker To Line Your Eyes...

Note from AMW: This product is discontinued but you can still see this available in some stores.  Just in case, there's a Superstar DUO which cost around Php400.00 that you can try!

You may want to check out L'Oreal Super Liner Superstar.  It is a pen-type liquid liner with a marker-like flexible tip making it easy to create a line without much movement from the brush.

I personally do not have issues using ANY liquid liners to date, that because, I had enough practice for the past 10 years!  Yes girls, I've been there, I've done it!  When I was just starting out on makeup, one of the most unforgettable moment was when I poked my eye with a liquid liner brush and the whole white of my eyes turned black and I was freaking out!  (More on freaking out and forgetting the pain!)  

Consider the fact that I have steady hands, I was just too eager to line my eyes I poked the brush directly onto my eye.  That was several years ago but I can never forget that moment.

So when the Blog AskMeWhats was born, I make it a point to write thoroughly, explain everything for both amateurs and professionals, because at some point, we started somewhere.

When I saw this pen, I knew I had to write about it because this is very easy to work with.  Still scary because you have this inkling feeling of drawing your eyes using a marker pen but it's worth giving it a shot! 

Infallible Pro Matte Gloss is More Than A Gloss!

They are demi-matte, extra rich and creamy lip product that made me use the millennial term: "I am Shookt!"

The moment I had these L'Oreal Infallible Pro Matte Gloss tubes in front of me, I let out a serious *yawn* because glosses for me are boring, they are shiny, hydrating and maybe, they all look the same when applied on my dark, pigmented lips!  

Obviously, judging by the look of my photos below, I was wrong!  And this time, I'm glad I was VERY wrong!

AMW wears L'Oreal Infallible Pro Matte Gloss in

Rouge Envy, Nude Allude, Statement Nude and Bare Attraction

Php400.00 each

For gals who loves the insanely pigmented matte liquid lipsticks, this may be the solution to US because I am saying goodbye to dry and crusty lips! 

1st whipped matte liquid lipstick that applies easily like a gloss and finishes into a non-drying, all-day soft matte lips in intense shades.

When A Lip Liner is Enough

Seldom do I use lipliner and leave the house and it happened when I tried the new L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail 6H Lip Liner in Red Wine.

As promised, L'Oreal said it'll give me that defined lips like a pro and I easily got that in just a few swipes!

L'Oreal INfallible 6H Lip Liner 

Shade: Red/Wine

Php400.00

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte 24HR Foundation Review

 Seriously, I was really scared to test this foundation because it was written all over the tube --- #NeverFail Foundation for OILY SKIN!

But for the sake of review, I actually tried this foundation for a week, wore this under the sun, while driving, while chasing after my son at High Street and all I can say was.... "I am SHOCKED!"

Note from Author: Though I have Normal skin now, the result could be different if weather gets a bit cooler, my skin tends to get "dry" on colder months, this must work really well because it's hot and humid!  That said, this is really a perfect summer foundation!

L'Oreal Paris finally brought in the most-awaited, most sought-after and most requested product --- the Infallible Pro-Matte 24HR Foundation.  This particular foundation if I may have to repeat, is suited for OILY skin, but I'm sure fellow normal/dry skin girls and boys out there would like to hear what I have to say about this particular foundation.

I got the shade 105 Natural Beige as my perfect match!

 There are a total of 6 shades curated for Filipina Skin tones.

Product Description

L'Oreal Infallible 10H LongWear Lipstick Review

So you all know about the Infallible #NeverFail Challenge by now!  I've done a recent IG contest and someone already won!  Congratulations!  (winner tagged on IG comment)

The winner may have been picked but the challenge isn't over!  All I can say for the base makeup is that, they last longer than regular makeup and I can get away without the Infallible Setting Spray, I don't know why but I'm not really a fan of it because I probably have too much moisture I want to retain!

Today, I will be sharing the 5 L'Oreal Infallible Lipsticks I own and will also share how I like (or maybe dislike) these long-wearing lipsticks?

The 5 shades worn by yours truly.

What's your favorite?

L'Oreal Infallible 10H LongWear Lipstick says ---

"A moisturizing, long-lasting lipstick with a demi-matte finish.  Delivers up to 10 hours of vivid, high-definition color; leaves a gorgeous, healthy sheen; formula mattifies when blotted; hydrates lips with Vitamin E for moist, comfortable lips; creamy, conditioning base won’t dry or flake off ."

Packaged in a simple black, non-L'Oreal-looking kind of packaging.  I kinda like the change and I like the newer, sleeker look of the product on tube!

L'Oreal Infallible #NeverFail Challenge + GIVEAWAY!

AskMeWhats is here ....really, to help you challenge certain makeup products (ALL if possible!) because I know how it feels to spend your hard-earned money to something worthwhile or useless!  (been there, done that!)  

When I was asked by L'Oreal Philippines to challenge their Infallible makeup line, as busy as I am and as much as I have so many products lined up to test, I knew I can't drop this opportunity!  I love a good challenge and I can't help but felt the confidence of L'Oreal with their Infallible Line!  

The L'Oreal Infallible makeup isn't new to me, I've tested their 16-HR Pro Matte Powder and Pro-Spray and Set and adding up to the collection are their newest Long Wear Foundation and Lipsticks, I knew I had to try them out all together and see if the power of 3 is definitely better than ONE!

  

Please read until end of this blog post as ONE LUCKY AMW READER will get to win this complete set!

Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas: Take A Peek On What Makes Me Happy!

I know my Christmas Shopping Ideas pop in and out like a mushroom!  I'm so sorry for that!  As you can obviously see and feel, I am on a panic mode, most of the gifts have been wrapped and sent but I still have a long way to go!  Relatives, friends and more gatherings are still pouring in!  This made me realize, I have good amount of friends!  #hahahaha

Anyways, I've been receiving gifts here and there too!  I want to thank friends and companies whom I met through years of blogging for spoiling me with gifts!  And even though I have enough makeup , skincare products and just ENOUGH GIFTS in general, I still find myself opening up each gift like a kid!  And you may want to take a peek on what made me happy and giddy this season and maybe, you can look at this list as a cheat sheet for your last minute Christmas Gift Ideas.

Photo taken from Strip Ministry of Waxing

Laneige Milky Way Fantasy Holiday Collection

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The best-selling Water Sleeping Mask is housed in a limited edition holiday packaging!  You may have friends who are a fan of this sleeping mask and he/she will definitely appreciate the new packaging!  Aside from that, you may include Two Tone Shadow Bars which are mostly "holiday colors", shimmery without the glitters!  Will definitely share more looks and photos of these Two Tone Shadow Bars soon!

Brown Hair, Brown Lips!

 I've finally shifted to a more mature role... *laughs*

I always associate brown with the 90's, and 90's would mean...Melrose Place, Beverly Hills 90210 (Jenny Garth, Shannon Doherty days ha) *laughs*  Now my age is too obvious.

But I remembered watching these girls wanting their makeup but I can't wear makeup back then!  I grew up in a conservative Chinese Family so I had to wait for years after to finally take the plunge on browns...not today but it was only when I started Blogging.

Today, I'm going back to my roots.... well, literal na roots because I had my hair colored too!  

AMW wears... L'Oreal Color Riche in browns....

These shades are inspired by the yummy chocolates and I appreciate how they are in various tones of pinkish browns, red browns and orange browns!

L-R Rose Fondu, Chocolat Rouge and Maple Mocha

These are matte lipsticks that aren't drying and definitely wearable for both day and night!  All the shades featured here have their own "specialty" and I believe no matter what complexion you have, you can definitely pick at least one shade that would work for you!

L'Oreal Infallible 16HR Pro-Matte Powder Review

By now, everyone should know the difference between a regular Powder and a Powder Foundation.  Powder foundation usually gives coverage and dual powder foundation can actually be used Wet/Dry.  As for powder or setting powders or finishing powders, they are there to "set" your makeup without much coverage!  This is a perfect "retouch" powder that I highly recommend for all my clients so as not to "move" their makeup or change the shade of their base makeup!  

And what makes it even more wonderful is when companies are creating additional benefits for setting powders, just like L'Oreal Infallible Powder, this product does not only "set" your makeup, it is set to control oil and gives out a matte finish up to 16 hours.

L'Oreal Infallible 16HR Pro-Matte Powder Says ---
Absorbs excess oil and reduces shine on the skin’s surface for up to 16 hours. The lightweight pressed powder can be used alone, to set foundation after application, and/or throughout the day for quick touch-ups.

Up to 16hr shine-defying power. Creates the perfect matte finish. The pro look of long-wear.

Available in 6 shades

L'Oreal Brow Artist Chisel Straight Review

How difficult or easy it is to use the L'Oreal Brow Artist Chisel Straight?

Well, you all know how much I love the L'Oreal Brow Artist KIT and the Brow Artist Design Pro (Pencil and powder combo) also won my heart! 

So this could be hailed an easy winner right?  We'll see, I'm a bit in the middle for this particular product!  This product by the way is meant for that "Korean-straight-brows" we all hoped for once in our brow lifetime.

L'Oreal Brow Artist Chisel Straight Says ---
An innovative 2-in-1 brow chisel for perfect straight brows.
Soft brow color with specially designed dual-purpose applicator; wand comes with a chisel sponge for brow shaping and a spoolie for brow sculpting;  chisel sponge creates full, plump, straight brows;  spoolie blends color evenly and adds texture to brow hairs.

AMW Wears: L'Oreal Color Riche Collection Star Velvet Pinks

Not everyone can wear Pink Lipstick!  That's what I used to say!  Because pink really looks weird on me at times, especially the bright ones!  

Thankfully, one giant cosmetics company --- L'Oreal, came up with a blooming pink lipstick collection for every Filipina's skin tone!  The line is under our favorite Color Riche Collection Star Velvet Pinks!

Guess what?  I wore them all!

Have you found a favorite?

 L-R Jasmine, Primrose, Iris, Nymphea, Fuchsia, Rose Lotus and Camelia

Housed in the previous Collection Star Collection - black tube with the lipstick shade featured in front so you don't have to open the tube every single time!

A Red Lipstick That Stays Comfortable ALL Day!

Yes, there is such and it's from L'Oreal Balm Caresse line.

This is my FIRST Balm Caresse Lipstick and definitely won't be the last!  I am so in love with how my "dehydrated" lips stays hydrated and moist all-day!  No matter how many times I re-apply!  So this lipstick deserves all the love from me!

The shade I got is called Fearless Red (708).  

Housed in a silver bullet with a cap color that corresponds the shade of the lipstick! 

L'Oreal Swatch And Shoot Event at L'Artisan

When I got an invite from Digify and L'Oreal for a #SwatchandShoot event, I didn't know what to expect!  I knew I will be swatching and shooting products but what more can the brand offer when they have EVERYTHING?

Guess what?  They definitely have MORE to offer! 

The event was held at L'Artisan, Serendra.  It was one rainy and traffic-crazy afternoon but upon entering the restaurant, my mind and heart was set at ease.  

Who wouldn't?

It was also a day of celebration because L'Oreal Lipsticks won Cosmo.ph Lippie Awards 2016!

Congratulations!  Well-deserved award!