Review: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in San Paulo and Antwerp

Neither lipstick nor lip gloss—this is matte lip cream. A new kind of pout paint that goes on silky smooth and sets to a matte finish. Soft Matte Lip Cream is surprisingly durable and, unlike some matte lipstick formulas, also moisturizing. 

When I tried NYX SMLC in Addis Ababa and London, I knew that I have to try out other colors. The pigmentation, lightweight feel, staying power, vanilla scent  and of course the matte finish, are more than enough reasons why I should get more colors.

I already did a review on Addis Ababa and London. I now have four out of the eleven colors the product line carries. However, I am not planning to buy more. I think I already have what I need.

Packaging, Price: It is made up of translucent plastic packaging that has a black matte cap. Color label is located at the bottom of the product. The color of each tube is consistent with the lip product that is why there is no difficulty of locating a particular color. Each tube costs 250php at Chic Cosmetics Manila. In my opinion, the product is fairly priced and worth every penny.

                              

                           

Formulation, Application: As the description says, it goes on silky and dries up matte. Well, it does! I don't find the formula drying like most people do. I actually like the formula - very lightweight and easy to apply! Be cautious in second coating though as it may get a bit streaky. 

L-R: San Paulo, London, Antwerp, Addis Ababa

Swatches: 

San Paulo is a warm shade of pink that can compliment any skin tone. Very wearable and great for everyday use.

Antwerp is a peachy/pink nude that can be easily paired with any eye makeup. Like San Paulo, it is very wearable and great for everyday use as well.

Pigmentation, Staying Power: A single coat of lip cream is enough for me. It goes more vibrant as it dries up. I think the pigmentation is great for a lip cream. It can last up to six hours without eating. It does not fade completely after eating. It leaves a slight tint on the lips.

What I like:

• Simple packaging
• Formulation - lightweight, nondrying, matte finish
• Affordable
• Decent staying power up to 6 hours without eating
• Available in different colors

What I don't like:

• Not available in local malls

Rating:

10/10

NYX SMLCs will always be one of my favorite lip products because really, it is like nothing I've ever had: lightweight, nondrying, pigmented.

Where to get:

250php at Chic Cosmetics Manila

Look: Enchanting Blue & Silver Christmas

Exactly 6 hours and 32 minutes until Christmas! Have you decided what makeup look are you going to wear for the Christmas Eve? Not that I'm wearing this kind of makeup later. We're actually spending the Christmas Eve at our house so I won't be putting on any makeup except for brow makeup, of course!

This is my entry for Product Arena by Celline08's Holiday's Contest/Giveaway. Join now if you haven't and get a chance to win a lot of products.

I decided to stay away from the usual green, red or gold color combinations and make something unique by combining blue and silver. My color inspiration is a silver Christmas tree with blue balls I saw at the mall  several weeks ago. I think the color combination is striking!

I used a warm shade of pink for my lips to match with my blue eyes (NYX SMLC in San Paulo). So festive! I think this look is great for evening events/parties. Now, if you really want to stand out from the crowd or if you are attending a party with futuristic theme, you could easily tweak the look by applying the same silver eye shadow on your lips!

Lipgloss + DollFace Silver Eye Shadow

Lakas maka-outer space!

Vanity ng lola moh

Pink or Silver? Say hello to my sister at the back!

Have a Merry Christmas everyone! Remember, God is the reason for the season!

And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people." - Luke 2:10

God bless!

November Collective Haul: Mememe, NYX, ELF, Krave, Etude House, WetnWild and more!

It's raining makeup this November! I can really feel Christmas coming soon. Here's another makeup haul I'd like to share with you. I thought my October Collective Haul was the last major haul for the year but there's more! You know what I love about this collective haul? I got majority of the items for free! 

I've already shared with you my prizes from Shen's Addiction giveaway. These are just the makeup items. I got moooore! Check out Prizes from Shen's Addiction to see everything I got.

I always take joy in reading Kimpossibly Gorgeous posts because I find them very informative and fun to read.  Being an avid reader has its rewards -  I won her Gorgeous Commenter of the Month for October! I'm very happy to finally have Krave Pretty Young Thin and Mememe Beat the Blues Sunbeam! Thanks Kim!

My tita bought me the James Cooper Eyebrow Gel in Frosted Brown and ELF Primer and Line Sealer. She also gave away her Fanny Serrano Eye Shadow Quad, Etude House Lipstick and Lip concealer which were slightly used. 

Lastly, I bought 2 WetnWild Megalast Lipsticks (Dollhouse Pink & Just Peachy) which I've been lusting over for quite a time now because they're really good quality lipsticks (Read WnW Megalast Lipsticks Review). I got two Careline Lip Glosses from my sister (pink & purple), I got the brown one a long time ago, I just added it in the picture. The sample size Posie Tint from Benefit is a freebie from Benefit's Sexy Sultry Makeup Workshop I attended 2 weeks ago.

I don't think I'd be buying anymore makeup for the following months. Heeeeeeeeeee :D

Please comment down below if you want any particular products reviewed from the bunch I've shared! I would love to hear from you!

Have a good night! 

God bless!

Halloween Makeup Collaboration: Iza Calzado (Celebrity Inspired Theme)

Here's the final installment of my Halloween Makeup Collaboration with Jannie of Jannieology, Misha of The Touch of Yellow and Eyah of Eyahnism. Celebrity-Inspired makeup look is our final theme. Don't forget to check out my previous makeup looks for this makeup collaboration! (Animal theme: Black Bunny, Scary doll theme: Walking Dead)

My makeup is inspiration is the beautiful Iza Calazado. I chose a local female celebrity because I think it's a lot easier to achieve.

I'm loving her bronzed makeup look on the Rouge July 2012 issue. It's so simple yet very stunning!

In order to copy Iza's naturally deep-set eyes, I used a warm brown eye shadow on my crease. I used a white and light yellow eye shadow to highlight my brow bone and lids. I made my brows longer and a bit thicker to resemble Iza's makeup look. I also added a wingtip eyeliner and falsies. Pretty simple, right?

I used NYX SMLC in London and Laura Mercier Lip Gloss to achieve Iza's nude lips.

Echuserang froglet. Konting tangos pa ng ilong at ayos ng buhok hahaha.

For the cheeks, I just contoured and added a bronzer. Done!

More vanity...

Sorry for the messy hair. I am too lazy to recreate Iza's big curls.

Products used:

Fanny Serrano Two Way Cake in Organza
Max Factor Translucent Powder in 02
San-san Liquid Matte Foundation in 03
Ever Bilena Eye Pencil in Brown
James Cooper Eyebrow Gel in Frosted Brown
Dollface 88 Color Eyeshadow Palette
Sleek iDivine Storm Palette
ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder
NYX SMLC in London
Laura Mercier Lipgloss in Sparkle Glaze
Beauty Cosmetics 12 PC Synthetic Brushes
Beauty Cosmetics Face Perfection Brushes

What do you think of this makeup look? I would love to hear your thoughts!

Check out my collaborators posts as well!

Eyah as Lady Gaga

Jannie as Adele 

Mhisha as Nicki Minaj

God bless! 

Love, 

Iya

Collective Haul: ELF, Krave, Revlon, NYX, Beauty Cosmetics, Sleek and more

I've been putting this post a lot that's why my new beauty products accumulated and accumulated over the past weeks, even months! I've already shared with you majority of the items in the above picture. I'll put up links of reviews of the items that are already posted in my blog.

Here are the items I bought:

Myra E Facial Moisturizer - 75php
Allue Pretty Cheeks in Peach Pie - 75php used in 500 Peso Makeup Challenge
Ever Bilena Eye Pencil in Brown - 95php used in 500 Peso Makeup Challenge
Excel Paris Lip Cream in 510 - 35php used in 500 Peso Makeup Challenge. Review here
Ever Bilena Cheek Blush in Earth - 165php review here
Marionnaud Flat Tweezer - 75php
Eyebrow Blade - 18php
Pink comb - 15php
HengFang Eyeliner - 40php
NYX Matte Lipstick in Tea Rose - 235php review here

Some accessories I bought from Quiapo and Bonchic (Baguio)

Necklaces - 150php each from Quiapo. OOTD here
Pink ring -35php  from Bonchic, Baguio City. OOTD here.

Here are the items that I got for free! (giveaway/gift)

ELF 100 Color Eyeshadow Palette I won from ELF PH Facebook Page. Read about it here.
Makeup by Toni travel-sized blending brush from Say Artillero's Giveaway
Natural Beauty Contour Brush
Just Nail Detailing Brush in 00
Max Factor Translucent Powder in 02
San-San Matte Liquid Foundation in 01
Revlon Customeyes in Blackened Brown
The Body Shop Hi-Shine Lip Treatment in Coral Spice
The Body Shop Eye Shadow in 32
Excel Paris Lip Cream in 502. Review here.
Krave Eyeshadow in Matte Mocha and Bubble Gum from Micmic's Corner. Review here.
Victoria's Secret Lipstick in Melt. Review here.
Clinique Lipstick in A Different Grape. I used for my Princess Jasmine Makeup Look

And for something very recent...

Beauty Cosmetics 12 PC Synthetic Brushes from Fabshopaholic -1250php Read about it here
Beauty Cosmetics Face Perfection Brushes from Beauty Cosmetics - 850php Review here
ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder - 250php from SM Department Store
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in San Paulo and Amsterdam from Chic Cosmetics Manila - 250php each
Sleek iDivine Storm Palette from Chic Cosmetics Manila - 650php
Excel Paris Lip Cream in 501 - 35php

Lesson learned: Never to put off haul posts again! The list is sooo long! My to review list goes on and on!

What do you think of the products I recently acquired? Please let me know about the products you want a review on. Drop down your comments below!

Have a great day!
God bless!

Love,
Iya

DollFace Tutorial: The Ombre Trend

Here's another eye makeup tutorial using my DollFace Palette. Review here..

I've noticed that my DollFace 88 Color Eyeshadow palette has so many greens! I was surprised how these green eyeshadows are so pigmented. Especially the first color, apple green. I used the first and third color from the left and a black eye shadow for this look.

I've changed the format of my tutorial. Instead of individual pictures, I grouped them into four. I think it will be easier this way. What do you think?

1. Apply an eye shadow base/primer for eye shadow colors to appear well. I used a creamy white eyeliner as base.
2. If you want a clean edge, apply a tape. Pat apple green e/s over the lids up to the inner corner.
3. Pat green e/s on the middle area of the lids.
4. Blend outwards. Avoid getting the green e/s on the inner 1/3 of the lids.

5. Pat a little black e/s on the outer corners. Blend inwards. Take note that you only need a LITTLE amount of black e/s. Avoid the middle and inner area of the lids.
6. Remove tape.
7. Apply eyeliner on your upper lash line. I opted for a sexy wing tip! Apply white eyeliner on the waterline.
8. Add falsies!

I also did an ombre lip color to match with my ombre eye shadow. I used a brown Aido lipstick, NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in London and a concealer!

Hope you try out this fun and easy makeup look!
Have you tried any ombre makeup look before? What do you think of this makeup look? Share your thoughts below!

Check out my other DollFace Palette tutorials as well, Purple Dreams and Prom Makeup Look. REview of my DollFace 88 Color Eyeshadow Palette here.

Have you joined my ongoing giveaways? Join now if you haven't!

First Thank You Giveaway

Beauty Blogger Bonanza in collaboration with other beauty bloggers.

God bless!
Love,
Iya

September Lovin: Fall 2012 Makeup Look

The final part of September Lovin Collaboration with Michelle of All About Being Glam and Michelle of Micmic's Corner has finally come! Not that I'm looking forward to the end, I just cannot believe how time flies so fast. Just a few days away from October!

If you haven't checked the first, second and third part of this collaboration, please do so! September Lovin: Introduction, Disney Inspired Look and 500 Peso Makeup Challenge. We had a hard time thinking of what we should come up with for the last part. We settled for a Fall Makeup Look in the end because we thought it is very timely.

I did a little Google search about fall makeup looks. Among the makeup trends are mulberry/deep plum lip color and brown smokey eyes. I chose to do both.

Just a subtle brown smokey eye. The light washed out the true colors of my eye shadow. I used ELF trio palette (get the look set). I used the white eye shadow for the entire lid and the inner corners and a warm brown eye shadow for the outer v. I used my brown Ever Bilena eye pencil for my brows and that's it!

I used two different lipsticks for this makeup look. For the left picture, I used NYX round lipstick in Orange Soda which I had a hard time using. It's so creamy and settles on the lines of my lips. For the second picture, I used Avon Ultra Moisture Rich Lipstick in Jubilee Rose which has a deep plum shade. It is actually darker in person, the lighting altered the color again!

Looks like a bright purple shade, right?

To the Michelles:

Thank you for letting me join this collaboration. I really had a great time doing this challenge. I had a chance to do things that I wouldn't do out of my own initiative, the Disney Inspired Look for an instance. I was challenged to squeeze in making looks and meet deadlines as well. Nevertheless, I enjoyed! 

However, the fun is not the best part of this collaboration. Know what it is? It's the friendship I gained with you guys. We exchanged 2500+ messages over our Facebook chat. Andami no! This challenge pulled us closer. Yay! Thanks!

Looking forward for more collabs with you ladies!

Make sure to check out their versions as well!

Michelle of All about Being Glam

Michelle of Micmic's Corner

Have a good night!

God bless!

Review: NYX Matte Lipstick in Tea Rose

Ever since I've tried my sister's NYX round lipstick in Tea Rose, I've decided to have one. Just like what happened with NYX SMLC in Addis Ababa. Review here. For the second time around, NYX product had me at one try! This is my first NYX matte lipstick. The color of the lipstick appeared a little brighter and pinker than the actual.

I decided to get the matte version of Tea Rose because NYX round lipsticks are too creamy for my liking. Not long wearing, too. And so I ordered this at Chic Cosmetics Manila for only 235php! I was too excited because she had them on hand. I am too impatient for preorders.

At first, I was surprised that it didn't have the same shade as NYX rls in Tea Rose. It turned out a little pinker! I was expecting a MLBB shade. This turned out to be MLBP (my lips but pinker!). I really like the color. Even if it didn't turn out the way I expected it to be, I wasn't disappointed at all. I'm happy that I got the matte version rather than the round one.

It has brownish pink color which can be great for everyday use. This is my current favorite lipstick. It appears to have a purplish shade at different lighting which I find nice. Other than the color, the other thing that I love about this lipstick is its staying power! Look!

I barely recognized the difference between the two! The staying power is what I love about matte lipsticks so much <3

Here it is when worn! I love how it can be paired with any makeup look.

What I like:

• The color is great for everyday use!
• Packaging. It's simple and it has a clear window at the middle
• Decent staying power. It stays after eating.
• Not drying at all, great formulation
• Affordable for 235php
• Pigmentation is great

What I don't like:

• Availability issues. NYX lipsticks are not available at SM Malls
• It has a weird scent

Rating:

9/10

I love this lipstick so much! Really wearable. Great staying power and pigmentation as well.

Where to get:

Chic Cosmetics Manila for 235php. Other NYX sellers have this too.

I hope this review helped! What's your favorite NYX Matte Lipstick? What do you think about this shade? I would love to hear from you! 

God bless!

Love, 

Iya