Cheap Thrill: Nichido Lip Blush

NICHIDO Lip Blush with Vitamin E

I super love lip balms.  I love how they keep my chapped lips moisturized.  I simply can't live without a nice , decent moisturizing balm to prep my lips.  But wouldn't it be great if there's a balm that could actually moisturize well, gives a hint of color and doesn't cost much.

Last week, while browsing through the beauty aisles of SM Makati, I saw this new lip balm from Nichido.  I got pretty excited because it reminded me of Nyx Color Lip Balm.  The packaging was quite similar. Though I haven't tried the Nyx Color lip balm , I couldn't really compare them and say it's a dupe for it. What made me even more delighted was the price tag. Only P88 for a 3.5g lip balm.  Since testers were newly opened, I tried them on .  Whoaaa!  It smelled like bubble gum.  Glided on smoothly like butter and left a hint of pinky shade (just bitten lips shade). Can definitely be worn alone. It was gorgeous and it surprisingly kept my lips moisturized without the heavy and sticky feel. BONUS: Enriched with Vitamin E.  

Left: Sweet Dream (light pink)
Right: Prom Queen (fuchsia pink)

I only grabbed 2 shades --- Sweet Dream and Prom Queen. (I think there are 5 shades available) But since I'm so happy with it I'll be getting the other shade that is on the peachy pink shade.  A good buy :)  Grab it now lovelies :)  

P.S.  Who said that only expensive brands could gives us nicely moisturized lips???  Now these new babies are a staple in my kit.  

Cheap Thrill: Shawill Blushers

One of my favorite past time or rather ME TIME is to go on make up window shopping.  I'm like in a candy store whenever I'm in the beauty section of a department store.  I never get tired of looking around on what to buy next.  Since I already have a vast collection of make up, I sometimes feel bad going home empty handed because I couldn't find anything to buy anymore.  I have this incurable disease that I have to at least buy something when I go out. The first thing that always catches my eye on trying out other brands are their blushers.  Always in the lookout of nice colored blushes.  

  Left:  Shawill Collagen Rosy Touch Blusher in 003; P163 (Mauve)
 Right:  Shawill  Fascinating Radiance Blusher in 05 ; P138 (Pinky Peach)

 

SHAWILL is a local brand.  They have a wide selection of blushers. When I asked the SA where it is made from, she just said  "raw materials are from ITALY". (meaning made from China).  What the heck, I still grabbed 2 of their blushers. Lately, been reading alot of blogs and product reviews on local makeup brands. Since I'm addicted to make up (regardless of the brand ---as long as it is worth trying out, I give it a go). And according to beauty gurus and beauty bloggers, Shawill blushers have good pigmentation. 

Aren't they pretty?!
Nice mauvey and pinky peach blush...

  Left:  Shawill Collagen Rosy Touch Blusher in 003 ; P163 (Mauve)
 Right:  Shawill  Fascinating Radiance Blusher in 05; P138 (Pinky Peach)

 Packaging:  

Expiry date indicated on the side of the box

SWATCH:

Left: Shawill  Fascinating Radiance Blusher in 05 (Pinky peach)
Right: Shawill Collagen Rosy Touch Blusher in 003 (Mauve)    

MY VERDICT:

Pros:

-  affordable

- good pigmentation

- variety of shades to choose from

- texture of Collagen Rosy Touch Blusher  -  smooth, silky and blends well

- no breakout

Cons: 

- texture of Fascinating Radiance blusher is powdery 

( TIP: DO NOT swirl the brush on the powder BUT a lightly handed TAP motion would do the trick)

- has a tendency of fall outs during application

- made in CHINA ( for *some this is a big NO NO) 

When trying out new products, I have learned to research on product reviews so as I wouldn't waste money on stuff that I may already have and may spend on make up that may be too expensive and not perform well. I recommend Shawill blushers. For those in a budget, this one is a GO! I can't wait to try their beige blushers. :) 

Cheap Thrill: Ever Bilena Mousse Blush-on

I'm a beauty junkie and scouting beauty aisles from local to international brands could be the most fulfilling thing to do when I'm in a mall.  I'm used to buying only from international branded cosmetics, when I started collecting make up.  But I won't deny that during my teenage years when I'm starting to play with eyeliner, powder and blush, I did try some local brands.  

Now that I'm a certified make up junkie, I would try every newly improved local brands.  Ever Bilena is on top of my list.  I really get intrigued whenever I'm in a department store, Ever Bilena would have lots of followers.  It's known to every Filipino women since it's been around for so many years.  Their products have improved.  Packaging wise, been better and quality is not sacrificed anymore.  Tried several stuff from the brand but I just can't help but rave about their mousse blush-on.  It is available in several nice shades.  The shade I grabbed are Aster (bubble gum pink)  and rose pink (reddish pink).  Both have a bit of shimmer.  But only subtle, enough to give you a healthy flush.  It is has an airy soft creamy texture.  Can be easily blended to skin.  I'm so so loving it because of it's price --- only P125 for a 7g blush. It has good staying power .  Also great as base for your powder blush. It gives me a natural healthy flush.  Perfect for the scorching heat of summer. 

Blends well with the skin --- flushed from within :)

Dewy skin is the way to go this summer

There are days that I just want to look naturally FLUSHED!

Loved the look of dewy skin with flushed cheeks.  Any other interesting cosmetic local brands worth trying?  Please share lovelies!  Would love to try it too....

Beauty Treats Lipstick in Pink 133

What I'm loving now is an ultimate cheap thrill from Beauty Treats lipstick (available in Watson's). I've always fallen in love with any pink shade of make up especially for the lips. My make-up haul would consist of a lot of pinky shades from eyeshadow, blushers to LIPPIES --- lip balm, lip stain, lip cream, lipstick, lipgloss etc. more than corals and bronze shades.

I'm super addicted to the brightness of this pinky yummy lipstick....

Beauty Treats lipstick in Pink 133 (Bright Neon Hot Pink)

Made in USA

Watson's P195 - so cheap

The texture is VERY creamy. I find it best to use with lip brush so that color would spread evenly on lips. Coverage is buildable and has a glossy finish. Can skip on gloss. Non-drying. Leaves a bit of stain. It lasts for about 4-6 hours, depending on what you do in between :)

What I hate about it????

The quality of packaging. The first time I used it, the lipstick was detached from the holder. Since then , I had to be careful every time I use it :P But what the heck, I still got the most coveted PINK shade of lipstick close to MAC's Candy Yum Yum.

Will definitely hoard on this one :)

ON MY LIPS:

SWATCH:

WITHOUT FLASH

WITH FLASH

I just feel a lot prettier and flirty with pinks. I guess, it complements my NC25-Nc30 skin. It even brightens my face on days that I want little make up. What's good with pink lips is that I could pair it with bright pink blush for a healthy glow.

What do you think? Please leave me a message or let me know if there are shades that you think would also look good on me. And also shades of lippies that you would want me to write about. Anything about make-up :) would be my greatest pleasure.....