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.  

LUCAS' PAPAW Ointment

A GREAT FIND!

LUCAS' PAPAW Ointment

Claim:

A local topical application for boils, burns, chaffing,

cuts, cracked skin, gravel rash, splinters, open wounds, insect bites 

and nappy rash.

The ointment helps to relieve and cleanse

Contains:

Potassium Sorbate 0.1 mg/g as Preservative

            Online shopping is the BEST! NO time limit in checking out products we want to buy. Though it usually breaks our budget.  However, online shopping is more entertaining and more genius because US shoppers is just a click away in getting feed backs or reviews of products that we want to purchase.  I've been a compulsive buyer and still am but I get to buy smartly now.  I browse and research first on product reviews if it would be a good investment or not.  Especially if we are buying skin care products and cosmetics which are very delicate.  

              

           One of my TOP shopping online haven, digital traincase, has been selling this ointment for quite sometime and it was always SOLD OUT.  Thinking that what can this ointment do for me.  I was hesitant at first because it is P450 for a tube 25g NET.  Despite the price, it was always SOLD OUT.  Intrigued I was, checked reviews and finally convinced to give it a try.

                

              It is a family's favorite, especially my youngest daughter Celine. She would always reach out for this whenever she has skin boo boos. When she had rashes from summer, I applied it once a day on her rashes for 2 days. On the 3rd day it started fading. As for me I  had blisters from wearing high heels and it instantly relieved and soothe.  When my husband got an open wound ,he used it as first aid.(He was skeptical about this since it is a bit pricey.  Now, he reaches for it endlessly !)  Another use for this is for itchy insect bites, once applied , itch is gone. I also use it as a lip balm and helped my dry lips from getting worse. It does quicly heals any minor skin conditions.   OOOHHHH!!! I love this product. I would want to get another tube or rather the tub 200 mg.  It works really well.  Glad I tried it!

            

           Consistency is not too thick. It's like medicated petroleum jelly that works wonders for minor skin disorders.  It is well deserved for all the raves from people who have tried it :) Don't think twice in grabbing this LUCAS' PAPAW Ointment. A life saver I say ....

What do you think dearies?  

Etude House Color Me Nude

Who said that concealer are only for blemishes, dark circles, acne and scars???? I say, THANK YOU Etude House for having a great product such as their Color Me Nude lip concealer. Yes, a lip concealer and a lip base that helps neutralize lip color and smoothen lips.

I used to be grateful for having very pigmented rosy lips because I don't need to always apply lip products. I could put on a pinky balm and I'm off to go.

But as I try on different make up trends, I realized that I could not wear light and bright shades of lipsticks. It always end up looking heavy and dark. I envy those who could slick on nude lippies and complete their glam smokey eye make up. I couldn't even pull off pale peach and pinks shades because the natural shade of my lips keeps on showing underneath. The finish is uneven and unsightly.

Natural lip color

With Etude House Color Me Nude

WITHOUT FLASH

With Color Me Nude

Without Color Me Nude

WITH FLASH

With Color Me Nude

Without Color Me Nude

VERDICT:

This would be a staple in my make up stash. Not only it made my lips smooth for flawless lip color application, shade of the lipstick stayed true on lips. Exact color as it is expected to appear. Non-drying. The only downside is to scrub away chapped and dry lips prior to application of Color Me Nude lip concealer.

Ladies out there with highly pigmented natural lips, do grab your own Etude Color Me Nude. See how your old forgotten lippies transform into new bright, exciting color. Bonus: Lipstick stays put!!!