KVD Beauty XO High Shine Lip Gloss Review

 

Kat Von D, I have heard about this brand for the longest time but I never get to try or test them because of international shipping (I stay away from going to postal offices for pick ups!)  

With Sephora online store and delivery straight-to-the-doorstep, I am so happy I get to try KVD Beauty (yes, new name after being sold!)

According to Sephora:

What it is: An ultra-smooth vegan lip gloss that gives lips the perfect kiss of color. 
Formulation Type: Lip Gloss
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This ultra-smooth vegan lip gloss has the same creamy, comfortable, cushiony feel and decadent scent everyone obsesses over. The versatile, not-quite-sheer shades were also created to flatter a wide range of skin tones.

AMW says —

I love the packaging of this lip gloss!  It looks very Kat Von D-ish and I love how unique it looks at my dresser table!  I like the clear packaging where I get to know the shade without opening the tube each time.

It comes with a nice applicator making it easy to define and apply on lips without dragging too much!  KVD Beauty XO High Shine Lip Gloss lives up to the name, it is high shine and my lips look healthy and hydrated. Best of all?  Non-sticky formulation and extremely lightweight.

Does it stay long?  No, it transfers on mugs or cups and it transfer on masks too!  It has a heavy scent which I usually dislike but it goes away after 10-15 minutes.  

The positive thing I like about XO High Shine is how it is high shine yet it is pigmented enough to cover my original lip color!  

AMW Wears Lolita Flora

A nice medium brown shade 

AMW Wears Petunia

A light coral shade

Glossy Lips with NARS

 

90’s, early 2000s.

I remember wearing such lip color and texture and I would get complimented by my friends!  Yeah, my lips are full and thick, it is a bit too much to add up more gloss making me look like a girl who can’t stop eating oily food!  *hahaha*

Seriously speaking, there are certain types of glosses that woul work well on me and found another good one from NARS Brilliant Lip Gloss.

Shade: DAYBREAKER

Unfortunately, on the website, it says LIMITED EDITION.  But I think they have permanent ones you can watch out for if you are reading this post late.  The lipgloss has a nice comfortable feel.  It gives off a mirror-like shine minus the stickiness.  Trust me, I dislike sticky glosses that gets attracted to my long hair strands!

The NARS Afterglow Lip Shine is infused with raspberry seed oil and pomegranate extract making which works in hydrating and healing my chapped lips on every use!

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NARS Look

 

Nars Philippines recently launched 3 collections and all are exciting!  I got to dip my fingers on each collection with Nars Afterglow Lip Shine in Dark Deeds (Erratum: It should be Dark Deeds on Video instead of Deep Realm).  

I was able to try 3 Air Matte Moussse from Air Matte Blush Collection and an O Eyeshadow Palette under the Ox Collection.  For some reason, all these colletction looks so inviting to create 1 dainty look and I actually did!  

Before the look, let me show you a closer look on why Nars can always give me a flutter in the stomach because it brought me back to so many good ‘ol Bridal Wedding makeup days!  These Air Matte Blushers are so pretty to use I can imagine the term “BLUSHING BRIDES” for all 3 shades below.

Left to right: Orgasm, Freedom and Scandalous

Swatches:

Top to bottom: Orgasm, Freedom and Scandalous

The Body Shop Shine Lip Liquid Review

I was a bit late to review this on the Blog but if you follow me on Instagram and watched my stories, you've probably seen me unbox these TBS Shine Lip Liquid and shared my initial thoughts!  (Shameless plug coming up)  If you want fresh and on time review/thoughts of products please follow me on Instagram and watch my stories!  The blogpost will always come in late as I take at least a week to share my full review on a particular product.

Now, back to regular programming.  Today, after testing all the 4 shades of The Body Shop Shine Lip Liquid, I can now safely say, these aren't just meant for the Holidays - though it'll be perfect to wear them in Christmas parties but hey, Chinese New Year is coming up anyways!

Housed in a lipgloss/liquid lipsticks tube, you can easily see the shades.

Shades on spot: 

Lemon Sherbet, Blueberry Chew, Russet Copper and Black Liquorice

Php495.00 each

Sweeten up your look with our illuminating, nourishing liquid shine lipsticks, now available in 3 new shimmering shades. Enriched with jojoba oil and Community Trade marula oil and argan oil.

• Lasting high-shine moisture

• Liquid lip colour

• Weightless shine

• Non-sticky

Max FactorX Colour Elixir Cushion Review

How fresh can you get when you head out in a rush without much makeup on?
My everyday schedule:
Send my son to school.
Walk/Brisk walk for exercise.
Eat Breakfast as I open up my laptop for work.
Head back to school to pick up my son.
Some days, I even had to drive him to his grandparents and head for meetings or events.

ZERO FRESHNESS!  Especially my drying lips!  I always hear my infamous #YayaTab says: "Ma'am, ang dry na po ng lips niyo, mag retouch na po kayo."
(Trust me, that never offended me, we are in that relationship na we can push each other and pull each other's hair! lol)

We all know how we love our Liquid Matte Lipsticks.  They have been around for more than 2 years now so they must be doing a great job keeping us lipstick lovers happy!  But for someone sitting at a corner with dehydrated lips, there were times I chose to just apply a thick lip balm and just head out looking like a sick mom!

Thankfully, something from the early 2000s is back!  A lip product that keeps the lips hydrated while looking fresh all day!

MAX FACTOR COLOUR ELIXIR LIP CUSHION

Php445.00

Designed for all occasions; Max Factor's Lip Cushion offers skin-loving antioxidants; beautiful colour and an innovative applicator; so you can treat the lips to the hydrating colour treatment they deserve every day.

• 2-in-1: Nourished lips with colour
• Treat your lips to the hydrating colour treatment they deserve every day.
• Highly nourishing; skin-loving ingredients
• The soft-touch precision applicator is designed with a sloped angle that glides across the lips with ease
• Achieve nourished; smooth; soft lips with the bonus of colour in an instant.

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.

NYX Intense Butter Lipgloss in Napoleon Review

Today is the start of an EXTREMELY crazy week!  My days has always be BUSY but this week is exceptionally crazy!  If you don't believe me, (shameless plug starting now....) follow me on @AskMeWhats on Instagram and watch my IG stories!  You'll understand why I drink at least 3 cups of coffee a day!

Aside from coffee, I rely heavily on lip products to help myself look presentable on a daily basis!  Aside from making sure my brows are looking good (which I tend to hide under my bangs nowadays), I can't seem to hide my lips so a good lip color will always make or break my look!  Either: "Pagod ka ata" or "Ang blooming mo naman"  I would definitely choose the latter so I'm definitely more adventurous in trying out various lip colors...even the bright ones...like this one from NYX called the NYX Intense Butter Lipgloss (Php790.00).

Intense talaga siya!

The shade I get to wear is the name of my brother!  Definitely not his personality to be THIS LOUD and colorful but I'm actually loving the name!  Just because it's the name of my brother.... :P  Not as an alcoholic beverage :P

I personally do not own a lot of NYX Intense Butter Lipgloss.  But technically, if I read the term lipgloss, I would think of a lip product that is high shine, less pigmented and purely hydrating.  

It isn't the case for NYX, this one is just like that of a Liquid Lipstick BUT with higher shine.

iMagic PROfessional Beauty Lipgloss Review

For a product THIS pigmented, it is illegal to be even called a Lipgloss!
Mind you...I am NOT complaining!

The brand is starting to make its' wave after coming up with several shades that is closed to the wel-known Colourpop, Kylie, etc...  the best part about this review on a start of the week?  It is EXTREMELY affordable and available locally!

Intrigued?  Here's a swatch, just a swipe on my lips and see how it shouldn't even be called a lipgloss, but...I can't call this a Liquid Matte Lipstick either.

AMW wears shade 11

According to iMagic ---

"A highly-pigmented liquid lipgloss with a matte finishCreamy yet non-drying formula; smudge-proof and long lasting; convenient tube and wand applicator are designed for ease of use; sweet scent; comes in a range of basic and trendy colors."

Ingredients;
Polybutene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Tnisostearyl Citrate, Octyldodecy I Stearoyl Stearate, Polyethylene Dyfrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnmate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum, Parci Butter Phenoxenthanol Aroma, Bht, Methylparaben, Methyl 2-Octynoate, Cinnamal, May contain: Calcium, Aluminium Borosillicate, Silica, Tin Oxide.

Housed in a tube packaging similar to what you see in most liquid mate lipsticks, I understood why this is called a lipgloss.  But, before I talk further, let me show you some photos on the packaging.

Celeteque Ultra-Nourishing Lip Lacquers Review

I can't get enough of lip products IN ANY finish!  And I am very honest in saying, I probably have the driest lips in the Beauty Blogging world so if I say a lip product is hydrating or moisturizing enough --- you gotta believe me girls!

Celeteque ended 2016 with a huge BANG!  Literally a bang in terms of coming up with MORE makeup products.  From face, eyes, cheek and lips!  They created a whole bunch of products and I actually got my hands on some of them and I will start by reviewing the Celeteque Ultra-Nourishing Lip Lacquers because....my lips is extremely dry and crazy with no reason at all!  (Must be the colder weather)

Celeteque Ultra-Nourishing Lip Lacquer 

Php545.00 each

According to Celeteque DermoCosmetics ---

"For an extra-kissable pout, you’ll definitely want to carry around the Céleteque DermoCosmetics Ultra-Nourishing Lip Lacquer, which is lightweight, smooth, and non-greasy and comes in three shades: Natural Nude, Soft Pink, and Velvet Red. This gel-based lip moisturizer will keep your lips soft and supple all day, thanks to a formulation that includes the hydrating and moisturizing Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), castor seed oil, and Panthenol, all of which contribute to softer, smoother lips."

Shiseido Maqui Essence Gel Rouge Review

I have been into matte lipsticks for quite sometime and the weather is getting a bit colder nowadays so I've decided to do something right for my lips, use Shiseido Autumn 2016 Maqui Essence Gel Rouge instead.

 
I got 2 shades to alternate, RD312 and RS318.

RD312 is under the RED chart while RS318 is under ROSE.  The shade RD312 is also known as "See You" while RS318 is just a simple "YES".

They both look like this on my lips

NYX Butter Gloss Review

These are glosses that has quite good pigmentation so I can definitely include these glosses as must-haves for users with dry lips!

And obviously, I'm the perfect dry-lipped lady who tested these 2 shades!

L-R Creme Brulee and Merengue

NYX Butter Gloss says ---

Buttery soft and silky smooth, our decadent Butter Gloss is now available in 12 more sumptuous shades! Each glossy color delivers sheer to medium coverage that melts onto your lips and is never sticky, leaving your lips soft, supple and kissable.

Lunasol Skin Modeling Eyes KIT 2016 Look

Spring 2016, Lunasol released their Skin Modeling Eyes Kit and I got hold of this limited edition kit!  I can finally spell --- H-A-P-P-I-N-E-S-S!!!

The first Lunasol makeup I own is the Lunasol EX02 Nature Summer Beige which I have used in so many looks I've done in the past!  The next best thing after owning the Nature Summer Beige palette is owning the Lunasol Micro Finish Powder N which I used up for clients!

I used to purchase this brand online and I'm so happy after several years of blogging, I can finally say, there are so many brands I can only wish for are now readily available locally!

Let's get back to the Skin Modeling Eyes KIT 2016, the kit includes ---

• Skin Modeling Eyes in 01 Beige Beige (Full size)
• Shiny Pencil Eyeliner in EX02 Shiny Brown (sample size)
• Treatment Gloss in EX03 Pure Coral Beige (sample size)

Now seriously, if you think of trying out the brand, I can't think of a better way to try this but a limited edition kit that has 3 star products at ONE go!

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Gloss & Lacquer in Flirtatious Magenta Review

I know, it's Friday!  Time for a date night maybe?  Or a girls night out?  Well, it's high time you whip something out from your beauty kit that gives you an instant "oomph" even when your face says otherwise from the week's worth of hard work and stress!  

My no-brainer answer is my Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Gloss & Lacquer!

Yes, that's a "GLOSS" word out there!  I almost never touch a gloss for quite some time because of the possible sticky feel but the shade Flirtatious Magenta is definitely a perfect night out color I can't resist!  And oh, if I may have to add --- this isn't as sticky as I thought it would be!

Sleek Gloss Me (Angel Falls) and Matte Me (Birthday Suit and Rioja Red) on Me

I've done an in-depth review on Sleek's Matte Me and Gloss Me year 2013 and who would've thought fast-forwarding to today, we have all the shades we want available locally?

I got my hands on the following ---
Sleek Gloss Me Colour Intense Supreme Lip Shine in Angel Falls
Sleek Matte Me Ultra Smooth Matte Lip Cream in Birthday Suit and Rioja Red

And I couldn't be happier.

Both Gloss Me and Matte Me comes in the same packaging but you won't make a mistake because Gloss Me and Matte Me are printed clearly on the clear plastic packaging.

AMW Reviews: Etude House Bling Me Prism Color in Liquid Lips (PK012)

Liquid Lipsticks are so in nowadays, the texture is lightweight yet pigmentation is amazing...THUS making these the favorite of lipstick wearers!

Remember my past review on Etude House's Color In Liquid Lips months ago?  They are extremely pigmented and color range is amazing!  Best of all, they are part of the permanent line so you can always purchase your favorite shade anytime, any branch.

BUT, as always, the "Liquid Lips Line" (LLL) is a huge success so Etude House decided to bring out their "Limited Lips Line" (still LLL) called "Bling Me Prism"

The Etude House Bling Me Prism Color in Liquid Lips consist of 5 shades in addition to their past "Color Range" and they have similar texture and quality BUT...there is something extremely unique about this line!

Take a look...I am wearing PK012 also known as Hologram in Jewel

Found the difference?  Well, it has this "Holographic" effect that looks exactly like the color on packaging!

ARTDECO Lip Brilliance Gives Me Intense Color and Shine!

Happy Wednesday AMW Friends!  What's your current lip color?  

Today, I will be sharing a new found lipgloss that is packed with shine and COLOR!  Yes, I'm talking about a GLOSS not a STICK!

It is from ARTDECO called Lip Brilliance in shade number 03.  There's no name for this particular line of lipglosses but I would like to call this Intense Orange Red!

You all know how I'm not into glosss, I would pick a lipstick or lip crayon anytime of the day even though you would probably shake your head and say: "Come on Nikki, with your dry lips situation, a gloss is the answer!"  

Lipstick of the Day: A Lip Gloss that Helps!

And it's limited edition so hurry hurry hurry!

It is called Mary Kay Beauty That Counts™ NouriShine Plus™ Lip Gloss, if you think this is just another swirly gloss, think again!

Continuing the tradition of the Beauty That Counts™ NouriShine Plus™ Lip Gloss in Create Change (the original best-selling gloss) is available to all Filipinas who want to glow for a change or want to be part of something that helps women and children in need.

AMW Wears: Make Up For Ever New Artist Plexi-Gloss (Shades 201 and 402P)

Happy Friday AMW Friends!
You probably know by now how I try to steer clear on lipglosses!  Firstly, I have quite a good volume on my lips so I don't need the extra "plump" a lipgloss gives.  Secondly, I am too busy to even bother on retouch and most lipglosses never last me more than an hour!

So why am I holding 2 tubes of what looks like lipglosses?

Because it is the newest gloss from Make Up For Ever called Artist Plexi-Gloss and as much as I want to keep them straight on my make up train case, I'd rather test products before I use them on clients!  And so far, as much as you would like to read my thoughts here, you have to bear with me, scroll down, and enjoy the photos :P

Lips of the Day: Canmake Tokyo Candy Wrap Lip (Honey)

My first ever Canmake product is a lipgloss called Tokyo Candy Wrap Lip!  The shade is in Honey and I'm so happy to get the chance to try this from last year's BDJ Corporate Chic "box".  Since I got this, I have been reaching out to this when I want "pale lipped" effect minus the dryness!  Yes, I have the worlds' driest of all dry lips so when I say a product is effective for my crocodile lips --- you know I'm not pulling your leg! 

For reference, I wore no "color" makeup just to show you the "effect" of the shade Honey on me!  Yes, I look pale..and NO I'm not sick! :P

But do I love this?  I absolutely ADORE this!  If you are in a hurry, you may now leave..but I know you want to read more about this (I'm using the power of positive thinking and I hope it is effective!) so please scroll down!

Revlon Super lustrous Lipgloss in Pink Pop Review

I do not watch the Gossip Girl but I do check out makeup trends every now and then through YouTube videos and online images!  I can't help but notice how everyone started to upload their version of Blair Waldorf's Wedding Makeup tutorials!  Though clueless, I am liking the "sweet" vibe as they used mostly pinks on both eyes and lips!  

To those who's unfamiliar, here's a screenshot of the Gossip Girl episode were Leighton Meester got married!  

No wonder she is one of the present beauty icon, such pretty face!