Barenbliss Korean Bloom Matte Full Bloom Long Lasting Tint

 

The first time I tried Velvet lip tints are from Korean brands that are quite pricey —- CLIO, PERI PERA, etc….

I recently chanced upon the brand BarenBliss which has been making waves not only on Beauty Blogs but in the Tiktok and IG world!  I was hesitant to try these because of the inexpensive price range —- I have very sensitive and dry lips, it’s not that I do not trust drugstore brand, it is just be being careful not to have Angelina-JOLIPS again after some allergic reactions!

Back to the story, I got to the Barenbliss Korean Bloom Matte Full Bloom Transfer Proof Long Lasting Tints  - such a mouthful!  But I usually go for Velvet lip products insitead of matte ones because of the extreme dryness.  

Spoiler alert!  It did not further dry  my lips and the products are extremely nice and let us also stop and just appreciate the colors!

I tried 2 shades - 01 Fresh Dawn and 06 Sassy Season

Php399.00 (Now on Sale at Lazada for Php274.00)

BUY HERE

01 Fresh Dawn

Fresh dawn is a cool tone peach brown shade.  It works even for me who have extremely warm complexion.  I just have to apply blush to keep my whole face alive!  

SilkyGirl MLBB LipTints Review

 

Silkygirl, as a drugstore brand, has a lot of makeup products that earns 2 thumbs up from me.  One of my favorite are their Go Matte Lipcolors which I tried and tested 5 years ago (2016).  Why does 2016 seems like such a long time ago????

Ah, back to the topic.  They came up with their new MLBB Lip Tints and these are housed in not only my most favorite packaging in the world (for lip tints) - which is doe foot applicator tube.  Here’s a better news, the size is perfect for lipstick lovers.  Half the size of a regular lip tints or glosses!  

PACKAGING - CHECK! 

MLBB Liptint

This water-based lip tint is enriched with Grape juice extract and Aloe Vera extract to keep your lips smooth and moisturized all day. It also gives your lips a plumped-up effect and more importantly, it feels weightless on your lips. Available in 5 highly pigmented shades that flatter every skin tone and provide all-day staining power.

I don’t have the exact shade names but they are numbered 01, 02, 04 and 05 which I swatched them in that order from top to bottom respectively.

Based from swatches, you can see that the brand stayed true to the “tint” name.  They do appear like most tints we know but a little bit more pigmented.

Is it good?  YES!  Well, let me explain.

AMW wears 01

3CE Velvet Lip Tint in Daffodil Review

 

Have you been seeing a lot of 3CE raves on all social media platforms?

I have seen a lot!  On Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube!  I mean what’s so unique about them?  I have used and tried so many lip products and things are getting better even for drugstore brands like Maybelline - they are lightweight and long-lasting and transfer-proof!  What’s there to love more for brands like 3CE?

To try is to believe!

After getting my own 3CE Velvet Lip Tint locally from BeautyScout.ph , super floored!

3CE Velvet Lip Tints

Shade: Daffodil

Price: Php950.00

Available at BeautyScout PH

Housed in a nice packaging with the same shade as that of the lip color!  I like the doe-foot applicator and how easy this is to spot in my dresser!  The shade I got Daffodil is close to Brownish red on a warmer side.  Some call this dirty red —- RED + BROWN (kind of soil-like).  I like this shade!  You pick this shade if you cannot invest on a bright red lip color but you want to stand out in the most subtle way possible!  

If you like to stand out on parties (if parties are back!). This may not be your choice of shade as there are other brighter shades available in the Velvet Lip Tint Line.

Cathy Doll Glow Gel Tint Review

 

Happy Monday!

Bringing you a big smile to start the week!  It was a restful (uhm. Not so) weekend!  I was busy watching random Korean Variety shows until wee hours of the night!  Ahhh the joy of motherhood!  You find solace at night when your kid is sleeping!  Hahaha Can anyone relate?

So few weeks ago, on my Instagram page, I shared a look with gradient lips, an easy way to create gradient lips with Cathy Doll Glow Gel Tints!  I got 3 shades so I used them all, but you know you don’t need to use all 3 right?  

Cathy Doll says —

Get a luscious lips with Glow Gel Tint! It is enriched with Hyaluron and Vitamin E to provide intense nourishment for your lips! Available at Watsons Online Store.  Priced locally at Php149.00 each.

Available at Watsons Philippines

Cathy Doll Glow Gel Tint

02 Peach Kiss

This is really peach and would appear bright if you have light colored lips!  My lips are originall pigmented so it turned out a bit deep!  I prefer to use this as base if I want gradient lips, I can wear this on its’ own and I like the youthful vibe it gives.

Innisfree Jeju Color Picker When The Camellia Blooms Blusher and Petal Tint Review

 

Happy Saturday AMW Friends!

Woke up in a better mood because I slept longer today!  I love weekends, I seriously do!  I wake up at 6:00am every single day from Mondays to Fridays for my son’s online school.  Whenever I wake up, I would think about how my mom managed our household with 4 of us siblings and grandparents who were bedridden - no househelp, no help from my dad as well as he leaves the house early for work! 

Ahhhh, just thinking about it gave me more strength to not complain about my current situation!  

Anyways, Back to a not so personal topic.  Innisfree Philippines recently launched their When The Camellia Blooms collection and I can’t help but use them right away even when I am only staying at home!  Take a look at my happy face - that is genuine my friends! :P  

Under this collection I was able to play with the When The Camellia Blooms Blusher in Red Camellia (Php990.00) and Camellia Petal Tint in Camellia Beige (Php690.00).  

I have a strong feeling you can wear the whole collection and it would look fine!  The colors are just matched with each other!  

Innisfree Jeju Color Picker When The Camellia Blooms Blusher

Shade: Red Camellia 

Php990.00

For this collection, they released 2 shades.  One on the red side while the other on a softer pink side.  I am glad I got this shade because blushers usually do not appear on my skin!  I like those blush powders that look crazy on pan but natural on skin!  And this one is the perfect description for it.

Swatch

Top: Mixed

Middle: Red part only

Bottom: Petal bud 

Cathy Doll Social Heart Vivid Tints Review

 

Happy 2021!

I haven’t worn much red lipsticks the whole 2020.  The previous year felt gloomy with the outbreak of COVID-19 plus mask wearing.  

Face mask is still a requirement but I felt a bit more optimistic this year so I welcome reds!  And I am glad Cathy Doll has comfortable reds, so comfortable to wear even for girls with DEHYDRATED lips!  Yes, you got me - this one works even if you have dry lips!

Cathy Doll Social Heart Vivid Tints

Php349.00

Available HERE

Cathy Doll Social Heart Vivid Tint enhances lip appearance  with its long-lasting and easy to blend without creasing formula and a refreshing scent of berry. In addition, this product is  enriched with Aloe Vera and Hyaluron extracts which make it perfect for soothing and nourishing sun-damaged lips. This also helps replenishing moisture for hydrated, lush and plump lips.

Shade: 05 Red Follower

Highly pigmented red with orange undertone  Covers the lips with just a single swipe.

Shade 04: Redbook

A true deep red with blue undertone.

K-Palette Lasting Semi-Matte Lip Tint Sticks Review

Ohemgee I am so excited to finally share another bunch of lipsticks!  If you are a long time AMW reader, you'll know I post about any lip product on Mondays --- if you noticed, please comment below because I want to know you!  I love you! :x

Now back to the lip product that made me want to create a full blog post immediately!  I received these last week and tested them non stop for 1 full week before I decided to share my thoughts!  

Say hello to the skincare matte lip tint that I wished for - a MATTE lipstick that I can comfortably wear!  

K-Palette Lasting Semi_Matte Lip Tint Sticks 

Php795.00 Each

Available at: Beauty Bar, Lazada, Shopee, BeautyMNL, 

Zalora, The SM Store, Rustan's, The Landmark, Watsons and Chimes

K-Palette launched their first lip product 2 years ago, I reviewed the 4 shades they released and I find them hydrating enough for my lips I am actually using them until this very moment.  They are housed in a similar packaging and container so I am not sure if they totally phased out the first version or still sell 2 versions, if they do, it'll confuse the hell out of their consumers because they look exactly the same on bullet!  

But let's not worry about that for now as these 4 are right in front of my vanity area for a week plus (and counting!)  That means, I am obviously loving these!

According to BeautyBox Corp., the official distributor of K-Palette here in the Philippines, these 4 shades are made in collaboration with K-Palette Philippines with Filipinas in mind.  That said, I am expecting the collection to have at least 1 red shade, 1 red orange, 1 nude/natural lip color and maybe a pink?

PeriPera Ink Airy Velvet 02 Review

If you want to read my FULL and detailed review on PeriPera's Ink Airy Velvet products, feel free to click my 2017 post!  (Don't get confused, packaging is a bit different but hey!  It was 2 years ago!  I'm glad PeriPera made some changes!)

These cuties were launched last May 23 and I was there to celebrate their 2nd Birthday!  They also launched a couple of new items / shades and that includes the Ink Airy Velvet line from PeriPera in a cuter and newer packaging!

PeriPera Ink Airy Velvet Lip Tint

Php450.00

Shade I wore: 02 Selfie Orange Brown

PeriPera says: "A mood better than an app!  

An orange MLBB that is neither orange nor brown in a profound imagination"

Lip Care Regimen the Burt's Bees Way

I have dry skin all over, I've said that for the past decade and what's improving probably is the skin on my face, the bady - uhmm..way better from all the body lotions I've tried and tested.

One thing that has been bothering me FOREVER are my dry lips.  I've acknowledged the fact that I'm born with it and all I can do is to do my best to hydrate my lips as much as possible. 

So over the years, I've learned the ropes of exfoliating the lips as part of the regimen.  And one of my favorite lip care brand Burt's Bees finally have their own Lip Scrub! 

Here's the 3 step Burt's Bees way of taking care of your lips!

Burt's Bees Conditioning Lip Scrub

Php395.00

This is actually a sweet and fine scrub that helps exfoliate lips in a very gentle manner!  I find this very addictive and even if you plan to do it on a daily basis, it is actually okay as long as you don't rub your lips hard!

Aside from being a lip scrub, my lips was left soft and smooth immediately after use.

Teen Crush Switch On Tint Review

It is November, a couple of days left before Christmas and New Years' Day!

Time of the year to whip out those bright colored lip products because ...it is the best time of the year to go bright and merry!

I recently chanced upon a new Makeup Brand called Teen Crush.  I went to Korea a couple of times but I have never chanced upon this brand, I guess I wasn't "shopping that much" huh?  

All thanks to the brand for reaching out to me because this is a very promising brand!  Aside from the competitive price points, the quality of their products are actually "at par" with high end brands!  As for me, the easiest to review will always be lip products so I started using this immediately after receiving these!  

Teen Crush Switch On Tints

Shades for review: #2 Pure Beam and #8 Goddess Beam

Price: 11,000KRW (approximately Php523.00)

Available in all Department stores in Seoul while overseas can purchase online 

Pixi GelTint & SilkGloss Review

Ohhh so I skipped a Monday Lip post so I'm going for "Better late than never!" 

Happy Tuesday and here's my favorite lip duo especially during our Staycation!  A perfect travel lip product that is versatile and can work on any clothing, best of all, it works for all skin tones!

Here's the Pixi GelTint & SilkGloss and I got the shade BerryTint & SweetGloss (Php690.00). 

The BerryTint is meant to be applied underneath and the SweetGloss on top, but, you can also wear them on its' own and it works better for me nevertheless.  I like to use BerryTint underneath and SilkGloss for constant reapplication just because it is more hydrating for my dry lips.

Look fresh and fab everyday! Nothing beats simple stained lips with lip gloss on top!

This long-lasting lip tint stays put and doesn't dry out the lips. Can be used separately or layered.  Paraben free, Cruelty-free, Volume 0.11 oz

K-Palette 1Day Tattoo Lasting Lip Tint Stick Review

Happy Monday AMW friends!

I am so stoked to share this lip product that I've been using ever since I haven't been worrying about my looks lately (Dad is in the hospital and all!  You'll know if you follow me on #AMWIgStories)

So my lips are extremely dry, whenever I'm stressed so the K-Palette 1Day Tattoo Lasting Lip Tint Sticks (Php795.00) came right on time!

There are a total of 4 shades to choose from.  These are housed in a cute shiny silver slim lipstick packaging that reminds me so much of a drugstore Lipbalm+Lipstick in-1 (Mas posh lang to!)

Cloud Cosmetics Pepper Tint Gel Lip Tint Review

Happy Lippie Monday!

I have chanced upon the local brand Eden's Paradise way back and loved their lip product so much I created a special blog posts.

Fell in love with the shade Nude Teddy.  Then went ahead and tried their Lip Custard Cream in Winterberry.

When I heard about the change of brand from Eden's Paradise to Cloud Cosmetics, I am actually happy for the brand as packaging looks cute!  I am not an expert and hope a representative from Cloud Cosmetics would tell us the real deal but I felt the Pepper Tint Gel Lip Tint is actually different from the 2 products I used from Eden's Paradise.  I could be wrong, but I felt I'm right!  *laughs*

Cloud Cosmetics Pepper Tint Gel Lip Tint 

Php249.00

Treat your cheeks+lips to our refreshing liquid gel tint in four tasty shades! No need to sacrifice moisture for color with this non-drying blush and lip stain that combines nourishing jojoba oil, shea butter esters, and powder pigments with a dash of refreshing mint. 

PeriPera's Ink Velvet Lip Tints (The Holiday Edition)

When PeriPera dropped a huge Holiday Bomb this fall of 2017, my heart stopped for a moment because they are not only HUGE but they are a FULL collection of CUTE and Merry!

I got hold of the Peri's Ink Velvet Lip Tints (Php450.00 each) and they look amazing not only on the outside but also on the inside!

Just so you know, the full Fall 2017 Collection consists of the following ---

• Peripera Pearly Night Ink Lasting Pink Cushion
• Peripera Pearly Night Ink Lasting Lavender Cushion
• Peripera Pearly Night Ink Highlighter in Lavender Space Beam & Pink Champagne Beam
• Peripera Pearly Night Liquid Glitter Shadow in shades #1 Pink Melody, #2 Candy Cane, #3 Kitten Beige, #4 Bronze Ring and #5 Midnight
• Peripera Pearly Night Lip Glitter in #1 Space Trip and #2 Girls Pink Night
• Peripera Pearly Night Girl’s Perfume Hand Cream in 01 Sweet Bouquet, 02 Vanilla Hug & 03 Girl’s Cotton
• and Peripera Pearly Night Peri’s Ink Velvet in #1 Sellout Red, #2 So Grapefruit, #6 Celeb Deep Rose & #14 Beauty Peak Rose

Photo grabbed from PeriPera website

 Thankfully, I got 4 shades that are available all year round but housed in a limited edition packaging!  I bet PeriPera picked this year's top-selling shade!

Popsicle-feel On My Lips

Even before I attended the Holiday Collection and Christmas party or AGC (the company who distributes Etude House locally), I already visited my favorite Etude House store at Lucky Chinatown Mall and grabbed a couple of these Etude House Dear Darling Water Tints just because they look so cute!

I actually ended up buying 2 sets each shade (1 for review and 1 for gifting) because they are extremely affordable (Php200+ a pop) and packaged really prettily so I an easily get away making my teenager recipients happy and my wallet happy too!  (Gosh!  I hope they are not reading this post!  But it's the thought that counts guys!)

I easily picked randomly 4 shades because they look cute on packaging!  Housed in a popsicle-like packaging, the similarities between these Dear Darling Water Tints and a real-life popsicle does not end there!

Dear Darling Tint Cute Packging

Php298.00

They look like gifts even without wrapper!

I am actually planning to hunt on the rest of the shades and complete them just because they look soooooo adorable!

Laneige X Lucky Chouette Serum Drop Tints

So a pair of "Lucky Owls" landed on my desk one day and it was from Laneige.  This is a trendy and innovative collection from the leading K-Beauty brand and this time, it goes with the new trend called "Fashionable Beauty".  They collaborated with Korea's hottest fashion designers and that's when Laneige x Lucky Chouette comes to life!

"Chouette, which means “owl” in French, is a symbol of good fortune.  An encounter between Laneige and Lucky Chouette gave birth to a lovely pair of owls that promise to bring good luck to all – Bella Chouette and Vely Chouette.  This adorable duo can be found on the collection which is made up of the brand’s bestselling BB Cushion for incomparable radiance, the new Serum Drop Tint for glossy and lively lips, and the limited edition Multi Face Palette that works as a highlighter and eye shadow in one."

Today, I will be sharing all 9 shades of the Laneige X Lucky Chouette Serum Drop Tints for you to have an idea how each shade looks!

Laneige says ---

Lasting moisture

Ingredients such as oil serum and berry mix complex ™ rich in anti-oxidant substance make the lips feel smooth and elastic
Upgraded tinting effect! The optimized pigment for oil tint provides vivid color and voluminous shine
Moisturizing granulesThe moisture granules containing oil serum provide moisture and vitality to the lips as they closely adhere to dry lips

Etude House Balm + Color Tint Review

Easy-gradient-looking lips are super in since the start of 2016.  It started with Laneige when they created their Two-Tone Lip Bars and the other brands follow.

One brand that I was expecting to come up with more two-tone lip products is Etude House, and after constantly stalking their store at LCM (Lucky Chinatown), I finally spotted the Etude House Balm + Color Tint.  The only difference is that, it is a combination of Lip Balm and Lip Tint instead of the usual lipstick.

There are a total of 5 shades in store and I picked shade 4 which is RED.  Well, it comes off reddish orange on me!

Etude House Balm + Color Tint

Php478.00 (approx $11.00)

According to Etude House ---
Hydrating lip balm meets vivid color making Gradation Tint Stick easier and faster to apply.

AMW Wears: W.Lab Color Up Tint in Romantic Pink

Happy Monday AMW Friends!  If you follow me on my social media accounts you'll know we had a grand time at Ascott Makati for a short Family Staycation.  Will share more about it soon!

For now, I will be sharing one of the "very few" lip products I actually use when I am with my son!  My lip product requirement is quire simple --- easy-to-use, good pigmentation and long-lasting!  

One that "kinda" passed the standard is a Korean Cosmetic Brand called W. Lab and this product is called Color Up Tint!  I got this from my FIRST ever Althea online purchase.  

W.Lab Color Up Tint has a total of 4 shades to choose from ---

• 01 Sensual Red
• 02 Romantic Pink
• 03 Blossom Orange
• 04 Sweet Coral

Without any second thoughts, I went for Romantic Pink right away because orange or coral shades tint doesn't seem to work for me!  And I have so many red lip color nowadays so it was actually an easy decision.

Tony Moly LipTone Get It Tint in Oh My Rose - A Reddish Orange Lip Color I Can Actually Wear!

I have told this too many times on my workshops, how much of an "orange lipstick-phobic" I am!  Truthfully, I may look okay for others when I wear orange lippies but I don't feel comfortable at all!  It must be my warm undertone and sallow skin that made me feel like I'm too "rusty" whenever I wear such shade.

During my last Tony Moly store visit, I was advised by the SA the top-selling shade of their newest Tony Moly Liptone Get It Tint is called Oh My Rose.  Without questions asked, without even trying out the tester, I picked it up and went straight to the cashier.

Once I got home, I went....OMG...this Oh My Rose shade doesn't look like a "rose" shade to me!  Seems like this is going to be one Reddish Orange Lip Color that I would stay away from for the rest of my life.