MAC Matte Lipstick in Velvet Teddy Review

Just last month, I went to Duty Free Philippines and I'm not gonna lie that it was pretty intimidating going through their beauty section but I managed to get this lipstick which I have been hunting for awhile but have always been sold out so when I went to Duty free, I immediately asked for the Velvet Teddy shade and they were available! *May or may not have done a victory dance bit here*

Price: 
$19.50 ( PHP 913.80)

What do I think about it?

Firstly, I wanted to have this shade (other than the fact that I love nude lipsticks) is because the shade is pretty brownish with a slight hint of mauve which you may know if you've peeked in my vanity is two of my staple shades. After trying it for myself, I noticed how smoothly it applies on my lips even with my lip's current state (chapped) and it wasn't drying at all and what I would say that it saved my lips from looking horrible. Blends easily and has a decent amount of staying power if you don't eat or drink while using this but if you do, expect it to fade but not to worry, reapplying is easy and as smooth as when you're first applying it to your lips. The downside that I think would draw me back from this product is the fact that it wasn't the shade that I was expecting at all and it did look too pink on me and I expected more of a (like what I described above) a brownish shade. It also really sinks into the lines of the lips which is pretty obvious to the eye and it also does transfer but would still leave some sort of a stain on the lips which isn't bad at all since it looks like it just faded. 

Is it worth the money?

For the quality of the product, I do think that it's worth it but I don't actually see myself repurchasing this because of how it looks on me although I would purchase other shades and would definitely test it out before buying. I would recommend this to girls who have a lighter skin tone because it'll look darker or browner on you which gives that old school brown nude effect (if you know, you're into that kind of stuff).

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Disclosure: I am in no way sponsored by any brand or company that were mentioned in this post. All products were bought by me and the review was based off on my experience from the said product.

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Monthly Favorites || November 2015

The end of the month...
Christmas is coming..
New Year is coming...
Why am I growing up so fast?

You know that time when you reach a certain age where you're like "slow the fudge down time!" Well anyway, one day at a time so today I will be showing you guys the products or things that I loved during this month of November and what I recommend you guys checking out.

Beauty Products!

Quick FX No-Shine Mattifier

PHP 89 (1.89 USD). I actually can't believe I haven't done a review about this because this is a holy grail primer for Filipinas or you know, has the quick fx brand in their country. It's super cheap and does help your makeup stay in tact for the rest of the day. It however doesn't hide the pores but still is a really good primer a 10g sachet lasts for awhile since you only need a few product on some parts of your face and it has a resealable cap which makes it great for traveling purposes too. It's usually sold out on most places so be sure to keep an eye out so you could get 1 or hoard like me.

Silky Girl Moisture Rich Lipstick in 28 Sensual

PHP 149 (3.16 USD) .Another cheap product that you can get your hands on is this lipstick. The brand isn't quite familiar to many but this lipstick is very promising and long lasting, I can get into more of that HERE. 

Terra Cotta Blush in 01

PHP 280 (5.93 USD) from theclosetqueen on Instagram. I use this as a highlighter because of it's shade and it is very subtle when applied to the face so it will need building up but I guess that's what I like about it because I could adjust it to whatever I want it to look like. Really easy to apply and have found myself reaching for this whenever I do my makeup. A photo and review of this product HERE.

Chic Nail Polish in Gypsetter from the boho chic! Collection

Periwinkle blue nails? Uh, yes! I swear that this will be a staple color of mine because of how good it looks on almost anything I wear. It's easy on the eyes but makes people do a double take on what shade it is because it really is just so pretty! I do add my ORLY matte top coat after this polish because I just love matte nails and it makes it look even prettier. And not gonna lie, it reminded me so much of Ariana Grande because I always see her photos with this kind hue to it. PHP 33 (0.70 USD)

Non-beauty related things

Q&A A Day: 5 Year Journal

I have been wanting this ever since the 1st time I saw it from either tumblr or bubzbeauty which is years ago. If you don't know what this is, it's gives a question a day for you to answer all year. It says 5 years because you would have to answer the same questions a year or so after to see how you've changed or haven't changed. A perfect gift to give for somebody if they love writing on journals. Read more of this journal HERE.

Spotify Playlist

The tunes I blasted constantly during this month. If you've been following me on snapchat you'd probably heard some of these from there already. So if you aren't following me there yet, my id is blissyjojo.

Hope that you enjoyed and found this post helpful and if you have any more questions, suggestions or request, leave a comment below and I'll reply as soon as I see it.

How about you though? What were your favorites for this month?

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Disclosure: The Terra Cotta Blusher was sent to me by theclosetqueen on Instagram but statements and opinions made are based on my own experience from using their product.

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Maybelline Color Show Lipstick in 401 Sweet Orchid Review

I just recently found Maybelline's Color show Lipsticks and I honestly didn't know they had these or I just walked passed it everytime. I noticed that all their colors are pretty vibrant and what I would not always wanna wear but I wanted to try it so I got this which is Sweet orchid.

Price: P165 (3.52 USD) from Watsons

What do I think about it?
First thing would have to be the packaging. Very simple and sleek and gives the professional looking type of casing. The scent is kinda strong but once it's on your lips, you won't even notice it anymore. It has a creamy texture that is good for those who has dry lips since it also doesn't crack but not really the feel for those who doesn't like to be aware that they're wearing a lipstick since it feels the same thing as when you're wearing a lip balm. The color is buildable and it doesn't bleed. It does transfer especially when you eat and drink but still leaves some color on your lips. 

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No Filter. Indoor shot.

No filter, Direct Lighting shot.

No filter, Direct lighting shot.

Is it worth the money?
Yes it is. If you are on a budget and want to try out huge ranges of colors, then this would be a good way to go. It does kinda remind me of those lipsticks that are used by makeup artists for when you're doing a shoot or a party. 

Hope you found this review useful and comment below for any more further questions, suggestions and requests and subscribe for more updates on my personal take on beauty and things in between one post at a time. 

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Silky Girl Moisture Rich Lipstick in Sensual Review

Silky Girl (if I'm not wrong) is a Malaysia based cosmetics brand and just recently arrived in the Philippines. That or we Filipinas just don't notice it too often. I for one almost skipped past their stall at Robinson's Metro East while checking out some new products to try since it was in the far corner. I swatched some of their colors and picked this one out since I liked it the best.

Product Description:
(From the plastic packaging)
Enriched with aloe vera, vitamins A and E, keeps your lips soft and supple! Fragrance Free.

(From their website)

A moisturizing lipcolor that provides full coverage with a lustrous finish. Enriched with Vitamins A & E to ensure lips stay soft and supple all day long. Contains Aloe Vera Extracts to prevent dry lips and soothe chapped lips.

Moisturizing
Vitamin A + E
Aloe Vera extract

Category: Lipcolor

Price: P149 (3.18 USD) and I got it at Robinson's Metro East. 
What do I think of this product?It's pretty cheap compared to the other brands I usually get. It is fragrance free and smoothly glides on to your lips. It has a satin finish to it and lasts for a long time. Longest I wore it was 6 hours and didn't have to reapply even after I ate and drank water, though the color does seem to fade but not completely, almost like it leaves a stain on your lips. During the first few minutes it will transfer around but after that it stays in tact. Doesn't have a sticky feeling a.k.a. really comfortable to wear, almost like you're wearing no lipstick at all. 

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No Filter. Indoor Lighting. 

No Filter. Direct Lighting,

Is it worth the money?Yes and I would definitely watch out for their matte lipsticks that would come out. I can't believe that I never seen or tried them before. All their shades are gorgeous (will add other swatches when I come back to their stall). I say that you need this in your life if you want a really natural looking nude lipstick or just something cheap to get if you need a new lipstick. 

More Details about this brand here.

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Real Natura Organics Soft Matte Lip Gem Swatches + Review!

To be quite honest, I have never tried out any organic lipstick so I was really excited when real natura organics sent me these last week. I was already browsing through their products before they sent me these because of the other bloggers that I talked to have loved and raved about their products. So I really appreciate the generosity and the opportunity to try them out.

Item Description: (Copied from realnaturaorganics instagram acc.)
Soft Matte Lip Gem
Organic + Vegan
Weather-Proof
SPF 15
Add some natural color to your lips today with Natura Organics line of organic lipstick. Whether you're after a bold red, understated pink or something in between, you'll find it here within our extensive collection. Not only that, but our lipstick line is also entirely free from any potentially skin-harming chemicals, toxins and parabens!


Price:
P659 each ($14.42 USD)

What do I think of this product?
First of all, I love the color selections! Most of them are the shades that I could see myself testing , swatching or grabbing from the counter. The scents are all the same for each of them, scented but smells almost like a powdery perfume scent. I don't know if it's because it's new but nonetheless, not actually bothersome. So I decided to do a little description for each shades. Note that my lips are very pigmented already so this may apply differently to you. My skin is fair if you wanted a general idea on what it may look like on that skin tone.

803 Juicy Orange

If you are into that orange-y lip shade then you'd definitely enjoy this one. It does stain on the lips and the stains looks like you ate a flaming hot cheeto which I'm not complaining, I kinda like it!

804 Sultry Twist  

A red lipstick with an orange undertone. I find this color very comfortable to wear if you are all about the red lip life but wouldn't want to be too bold about it.

805 Coral Mauve 

 Really light pink lipstick. I don't know why but for some reason when I swatch and wore this, all I could think about is Paris Hilton 2002 or back when she had this really glossy bright pink lip. This lipstick does look glossy but has a dry match finish when you wear it.

806 Naked Berry

This is a neon pink lipstick. Perfect if you wanna make a statement or when you are heading to a fun night out. It does leave a stain on the lips almost the exact same shade as when you apply it. Very long lasting.

807 Poppy Velvet

I don't know how else to describe it other than it being a muted kind of red on my lips. Almost looks natural with a hint of an orange-y undertone. Although it's red, I feel that this one is very comfortable to wear as an everyday too.

808 Wine Plum

On all the red shades, this one would have to be my favorite. Actually this one would be my favorite in all of them. It is a deep berry red with cool undertones. I would say that this would be a perfect red for fall or a chill evening on Christmas.

809 Caramel Glaze

This is a nude beige lipstick. I do love my nude lipsticks so I would most likely be reaching out for this the most everyday. So simple and pigmented that I'd definitely enjoy wearing.

810 Cocoa Cabernet

A brown-ish lipstick. Although it isn't that pigmented for me, I find it almost having a red undertone to it. Very cute if you build it up.

Left-Right: Based on the list above.

Is it worth the money?
If you are into organic, vegan makeup then I would highly recommend checking these out because they are all very lovely plus, correct me if I'm wrong, but I was taught that organic makeup does not expire because they are using all natural products. So if you are planning on getting some of these shades but will probably not wear it every single day then it's fine too since it'll last you for awhile.

So that is it for this review and I hope that you've found this useful if you are looking into trying this product out or just want to find an organic lipstick or brand. Leave a comment down below if you have any more further questions or suggestions or if you've tried out these lipsticks, how have they worked for you?

Check out more of Real Natura Organics HERE

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Rimmel London Lasting Finish Matte by: Kate Moss #107 Lipstick Review

I have heard of this lipstick brand quite often and a friend of mine asked me to try it out but since Rimmel London doesn't have a store in the Philippines, I had to find an online seller that had the cheapest price in the color that I wanted which is 107 and when I visited the website here (which is the Rimmel US website), I could see that Kate was wearing that shade so I just knew I had to have it because of it's gorgeous deep berry-red with cool undertone shade.

Item Description:  Get the velvet touch. Sumptuously rich matte colour. Sublime comfort. The new winter collection created by Kate Moss.

Price: I got this from @bodyrockers_ph on instagram for P350 ($7.44 USD).

What do I think of this product?
I know that I kinda been late joining the bandwagon for this brand but again, since it isn't available in the Philippines, I haven't heard about it until I started blogging and watching all the makeup guru / junkie / enthusiast raving about this lipstick and I was surprised that it was actually pretty cheap than what I expected considering the hype surrounding it. The fact that it doesn't have a specific name for each lipstick doesn't really bother me that much although the names / numbers at the bottom are just stickers so I'm not sure how that would stay on or clear after awhile.

After trying this product out, I loved how pigmented it is and I wouldn't really need to build it up unless I would want it to appear darker but do remember that it does tend to transfer if you layer on it too much. However, I do think that this lipstick isn't completely matte but just has a semi-matte finish. It tends to sink into the lines of the lips but not exactly drying nor is it hydrating but it will not dry out your lips even more than it already is. After using this for a few days, I always notice the strong scent it has which is a powdery-perfume like smell that actually bothered me. I don't know if it's because it's new or it is just it's natural scent, just thankful that the scent doesn't stick on the lips but it is just in the smell of the product from the tube.

For the longevity, I would have to say that it does last on your lips for quite awhile (I've tried it for about 4-5 hours maxed) unless you tend to eat then it will start to fade out a lot quicker. The fading though, I may or may not be accurate about this but I sometimes experience this outline of the lips when it starts to fade, kind of like it is leaving a ring around the lips meaning the center part of my lipstick will fade but the outer part still has some lipstick left.

Sorry, I had no makeup on besides the lipstick.

Is it worth the money?
Yes and I would actually recommend this to any students heading to university or for someone who is looking for a lipstick that is on the cheap side but has lots of selections in their range. Although, not every online seller has every type of shade so you would need to do your research if you're in the Philippines. It applies smoothly and perfect for making a statement. And I would honestly be purchasing some other shades in the future from this range so I guess I am inlove with this lipstick.

So that is it for this review, if you have any further questions or suggestions, do leave a comment down below and I'll reply as soon as I see them and do share if you found this helpful or if you are planning to get it with or for your friend.

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Drugstore Haul

So I know I just had a haul about a week ago, but I happen to go by the mall again today, (Yesterday since you're reading it now) and I picked up some pretty cool stuff that I really need. So yeap, here they are:

I'm pretty sure most of you are expecting some beauty products but I just had to include this because it reminds me so much of what I used to wear back in high school for school and it is these Solemate Black Flats and these are P199.75 ($4.24). Besides from the nostalgia, I actually got it because my black flats are starting to break and I know that I would need to replace it pretty soon. So, when I saw these, I just went ahead and got them plus they're really cheap.

Pantene Total Damage Care 10 and I actually already got this, but I used them all up yesterday all because I made a DIY hair toner (Will post more about that soon) so I got another one and this one is now for daily use. This costs P115 ($2.54).

The Body Treats Oil Control.. wipes I wanna say? These costs about P99 and I got it because I just don't have one so I'll give this one a try.

So, Beauty Tools, First I got the Watson's Eyebrow Razors P79 ($1.68) for all three because again, I used up all of mine and I had to repurchase them and it's good quality.

Next is the Cuticle Remover P49.75 ($1.06) and I admit, I love doing my nails but I never ever owned one of these and I'm always fascinated on watching other people use it so I decided to get myself one and have a nail session after I post this.

The Facial Hair Remover (Spring) P89 ($1.90) Another product that I never owned or used before but I have seen these babies around on youtube where some girls use this for their 'stache. I was actually gonna purchase one way back, but I never really found it in stores until today, so I got them and I'll give them a try.

I admit that I have been browsing through brushes the longest from my trip and one of them that I got is the Elf Eye Blending Brush and I do not have a brush like this plus it was pretty cheap P149.75 ($3.19), well cheapest that I saw and I have heard alot of people recommending this brush because I guess it's that good, so I'm pretty excited to try this one out.

Marionnaud N37 Pointed Eyeshadow Brush P89.75 ($1.91), I had one of these before but I lost it for I don't know what reason so I got it again today and I can tell you that I actually like this brush, but then again I have never tried out other brands for a brush like this. All I know is that whenever I use this, I get the results that I want so I'm satisfied with it.

Another Marionnaud brush and it is the Marionnaud N32 Slanted Blusher Brush P109 ($2.32) and this was actually on sale, I forgot how much was the old price but I actually needed a brush like this for contouring since I use my foundation brush to apply my contour before. I like that it's so soft and I feel like using it right now (I may or may not be stroking it on my face as I'm typing this)

For makeup I got 2 products and this one, I am not that familiar with the brand name but as I was browsing through all their products, I noticed that all of what they have there are super cheap so I picked one up and it is the lol (Lots Of Love) Bronzing Powder in 02 Brown Sugar P139 ($2.96). They only have 2 bronzer shades and this one is the matte type and the other which I think may be the 01 is a shimmery type. I got this because I am in a matte phase and if you read most of my blog posts, you would know how much matte stuff I own by now.

Lastly, I didn't actually got this today since I got this one at an online shop which is @bodyrockers_ph on Instagram and it is the Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Moss Lipstick in 107, they sell them for P350 ($7.46). I got this because of all the people raving about this brand and some of my friends has asked me to try it because they are inlove with this product. I will do a separate review for this product soon, so all I could say is that I'm pretty excited to give this a go.

So those are all the products that I got for today and I seriously need to sort out my makeup collection because it is a mess at the moment so if you have any suggestions for makeup cases or brushes or lipstick then comment down below so you could help me (please) and if you have any more questions do not be shy, I will be replying to them as soon as I see them.

Thanks for reading and until the next blog!

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