AMW Reviews: Daiso PE3 Lipstick

When I reviewed MAC's Pink Nouveau lipstick last week, I got such exciting responses on the "dupes" (duplicates) from different brands.  I really love it when AMW readers interact and share their thoughts on my site!  THANK YOU ALL for that!

In today's post, I will be doing something different, I won't be posting brand and shade names of "dupes" for MAC's Pink Nouveau, instead, I will be doing is a review on a cheaper lipstick that has the same impact as the most coveted lipsticks out there!  In short...Sexy Lip Color Minus the hefty price!  

Doesn't that sound sexier?

I recently purchased a Daiso lipstick in PE-3 available at local Daiso Store.   I seldom purchase random lipsticks from brands I haven't tried or heard but I got drawn to its unique shade. You'll know why!  Just pucker up!

Daiso PE-3 Lipstick says ---

Sorry, I can't read Japanese, so I really can't tell.

AMW says ---

Pros

• very unique shade
• pigmented
• inexpensive
• packaging is not bad at all
• no weird scent

Cons

• VERY drying
• enhances the lines and cracks of my lips
• not available anywhere, can only be purchased at Daiso stores
• made in China, led content could be a problem, so make sure to prime your lips to protect it
• alpha-numeric shade name which I find it too boring!  "What's your lipstick shade?"  "PE-3!" *gulps*  Doesn't sound nice at all!

Overall

The shade PE-3 is a deep warm peachy-pink lipstick that has a stronger peachy tone once swatched or applied on lips.  The shade, no doubt is really unique as I can use this alone on a bare face and it can still manage to brighten up the whole look.  The thing I don't like about this lipstick is its "crayon-like" texture, very drying and enhances the wrinkles on the lips.

For it's price, it's inexpensive so there's no reason to whine.  I can always take time to prep my lips prior to lipstick application and top it with my favorite lip gloss as the shade speaks for itself!

Tips

• use this lipstick alone ONLY if you have very soft and supple lips
• moisturize your lips several minutes prior to lipstick application, dab your lips with a tissue paper to prevent the lipstick from sliding once applied
• top with a clear gloss of your choice for a nice shiny lips
• use a lip brush for a more precise application (Thanks B for the Stila lip brush, I love it!)

Will I repurchase?

No, I've seen the rest of the shades, not intrigued!

Where to purchase and how much?
At Daiso store for Php88.00 (approx $2.00)

Daiso Lipstick PE-3
Applied on hand without base

The shade is "matte" in person, the flash from the camera showed a bit of shimmer

Applied on lips on prepped lips

*prepped lips: moisturized with Kiehl's no. 1 lip balm,

removing excess on tissue paper

Top with The Body Shop's Love Gloss

Now, the hunt continues...for an affordable "unique" lipstick shade minus the drying factor!
I'll definitely share what's on my map to stardom! *laughs*  (Where did that come from?)

Keep smilin' everyone

Stay happy!

AMW Reviews: TBS Lip and Cheek Tint

Ahhh, after a long weekend here in the Philippines!  Here comes Monday!!!  Even a cheerful and positive girl *ahem* woman like myself gets grumpy!  I am only human you know!  But a grumpy day can always be brighter for people around you if you exude a nice flush on your cheeks!  A flush off excitement, a flush of happiness! 

In today's post, I will be reviewing my first tint ever!  I know there are a lot of lip and cheek tints available in the market at the moment (a.k.a. Benetint).  Let me start with The Body Shop's first as this brand is available locally! 

Does it give me the flush I expect?

**photo from The Body Shop

TBS Lip and Cheek Tint says ---

A truly versatile product, Lip & Cheek Stain has a cult following - and here is your chance to discover a new shade to give your cheeks and lips a healthy-looking glow.  Use alone for fresh-faced allure or underneath the Kiss of Colour Cheek Blush or Hi-Shine Lip Treatment to intensify the look.  Presented in a sleek bottle with easy-to-use sponge applicator, the product features Community Trade aloe vera, and restores moisture, smoothness and suppleness to skin.  Available in 01 Rose Pink and the new Limited Edition 03 Shimmering Coral, Lip & Cheek Stain is a make-up must have for the new season.

Weekend Food Tripping at: Spicy Fingers Bar & Restaurant + Red Mango

When I dine in a restaurant, I make sure to order what I crave for right there and then!  My cravings will never be over the top!  I have cheap tongue you know :)  A regular fast food like KFC or Jollibee would make me happy!  

I don't know why we ended up at Greenbelt over the weekend, going out definitely means dining out.  A cute sign called "Spicy Fingers" caught my attention. The first thing that crossed my mind is "Spicy Chicken Fingers, and I love chicken fingers.  That's a good start!

After checking the menu, we've decided to give this restaurant a try!

As we sat at the window area with romantic candle, we've finally decided to order what we crave for.  I  crave for pasta and the Keith craved for main dish!

Penne Al Arabiata

Php320.00 (approx $7.00)

Sauteed pasta with smoked bacon, Hungarian sausage, chilies and tomatoes

Served with buttered bread sprinkled with pesto.  The serving is just right and the taste?  I would say it tastes just like regular Al Arabiata, nothing outstanding!

Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast

Php400.00 (approx $8.70)

Chicken breast stuffed with spinach, and mushroom Bechamel Sauce

This tastes good, again, nothing over the top but good.  I love the mashed potato and the Bechamel Sauce goes very well with the potatoes.  It would be great though if the restaurant offer choice of rice or mashed potatoes.  Keith would definitely go for rice!  Serving is a bit small, the breast part is not huge as compared to its price!  

Twining's Camomile Tea

Php70.00 (approx $1.50)

I am in the mood of warm tea and this one?  Well, who can go wrong with Twining's? 

Spicy Fingers, I can't really tell if it's a great restaurant or not as we only tried 2 of their dishes!  We may have to go back again to try their nachos, spicy Chicken fingers and Pad Thai, I heard they are great.  Be ready to pay an additional service charge.  The restaurant accepts both cash and credit card!

Spicy Fingers Bar and Restaurant

Greenbelt 2

Ayala Center, Makati 

Tel no: 632-489-0085

Before I end this post, let me share to you what I've been going gaga for the past weeks!  I am in love with Red Mango's Frozen Yoghurt!  I like my yoghurt plain! Ooooohh, I want one right now!!!!

Red Mango Plain Frozen Yoghurt

Medium size: Php115.00 (approx $2.50)

Yes darling, I can finish this all by myself! 

Enjoy your weekend food tripping!
Treat yourself so you're ready to face the coming week!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

I Wonder: "Does Scent Turns You Off?"

The most recent Burt's Bees product I've finished up is the Burt's Bees Lifeguard's Choice Lip Balm, I don't like it much as its drying,  it enhances my dry lips and it leaves a white color on my lips which made me look sick! But I can't deny the fact that I love the minty feel of Burt's Bees lip balms, I like how it makes my dry lips feel a bit better on a very bad lip day!  

My favorite Burt's Bees lip balm is the first one I've purchased, the Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin E & Peppermint.  It's the best I've tried out of all the Burt's Bees lip products I've purchased! 

When my dear beauty products supplier brother came back for a visit a couple of months ago, he gifted me  Burt's Bees Honey Lip Balm which he bought from Canada!  Just in time as I just finished up the last Burt's Bees balm.

As soon as I open the cap and sniffed it... I nearly fainted.... not in a good way :(

AMW Reviews: Something About Marilyn Retractable Kabuki

My first retractable kabuki brush was a very scratchy one, it bleeds and sheds like crazy and seriously smells like a horse's bum! *laughs*  It came with a high price tag as it was one of the super few retractable kabuki brush available in the market at that time.  Law of Supply & Demand, could be devilish at times!

Years after, a lot of companies are coming up with the retractable brushes. Purchase after purchase, reviews after reviews, I find it gets tougher companies are coming up with better and even more gorgeous brushes to please our eyes! And one company, obviously knew what we want!  They've created a really cute Retractable Kabuki Brush worth giving a second look (or even third...fourth..or fifth...)

Sigma's Something About Marilyn 
Retractable Kabuki Brush

Sigma Hollywood Glamour Kabuki Brush says ---

Get some Hollywood Glamour! The Sigma Makeup retractable kabuki is the easiest way to apply powder products such as blush, bronzer, foundation, and highlighter on-the-go. Practical and classy, the Hollywood Glamour collection is a must!

Also Available in: (both photos grabbed from Sigma website)

Pink (Princess Grace)

 

 

Black (Breakfast with Audrey)

AMW says ---

Pros

• such cute concept!  Who would have thought to use Princess Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn as inspiration
• eye candy!  
• comes in 3 colors!  Not all kabuki brushes have colors to choose from
• extremely soft bristles and not scratchy at all
• made of synthetic bristles so it's soft no matter how many times you wash it
• very dense yet the bristles moves freely, so going around hard-to-reach areas is very easy
• no bleeding or shedding, washed this more than 3 times since I got this!
• size is just right to tote around

• multi-functional: for powder/mineral foundation, setting powders, beauty powders or even blush!
• packaged really well, comes with a very nice hard carton box with phrase from the famous Marilyn. "I don't want to make money, I just want to be wonderful"
• not too pricey for such quality 
• shipping rate isn't too much
• perfect to be sent as gifts!

Cons

• do you live outside of the US?  The waiting time may make you impatient, has the possibility to get lost during shipping
• typical retractable brushes concern, takes longer time to dry!

Overall

If you live in the US, there's no reason not to purchase this brush!  This comes in three colors,  so no excuse in saying "The Color is Not me!".  I love the "Hollywood Glamour" theme they added that made the brush even more appealing!  The way it was packaged, you can see that the company definitely took all the time and effort to make buyers feel special and spoiled!

If you live outside the US, there will definitely be reasons NOT to purchase this brush, the long waiting time, the unprofessional postal offices (PO's) some countries may have.  And the fact that there are so many local sellers who sell cute retractable k-brushes at a very affordable price.

Personally?  I wouldn't mind the long wait, I wouldn't mind the extra shipping charge.  This brush  alone speaks for itself.  Very unique and it separates itself from all the retractable k-brushes available out there!  And the best part about this, aside from it being aesthetically gorgeous, it functions and performs really well!  I love how easy I buff my mineral foundation in the morning without the scratchy feel and I like the fact that I don't need to bring a separate blush brush to do my blush retouch midday! 

Tips

• do not close the cap of this k-brush while the bristles are still wet, make sure the bristles are completely dry 
• wash your k-brush regularly, never think that it is clean because the bristles are covered!
• lay the brush flat on a towel and let dry, never let it stand to prevent water from getting into the glue thus destroying the brush
• never blow dry the bristles to quicken the drying time
• you want to send gifts to your friends outside the country and no time to go to your local postal offices?  Purchase this online and send this to your friends as gift!  Any makeup enthusiast would love to own this brush!

Will I repurchase?

Yes, as gift! Not anymore for personal, judging the way I take care of my brushes, I think this one will last me years! :)  I'll definitely report back if this failed me!

Where to purchase and how much?
At Sigma website for $25.00 (approx Php1,150)
Shipping to the Philippines costs $5.60 (approx Php258.00)
Total amount is $30.60 (approx Php1,408)

A closer look on 

Something about Marilyn Retractable Kabuki

Protected bristles

The brush addict definitely won't stop bringing you more cute and functional brushes out there!  Let me know if you also own the Sigma retractable Kabuki Brush, I'd love to know how you feel about it!

Have a wonderful Friday!
It's party time! :)

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!