Review : LA Colors Moisture Lipstick in Pink Parfait

Want Barbie-pink lips but you're on a budget? Try this..

LA Colors Moisture Lipstick in Pink Parfait

PRODUCT INFO from LA Colors:

Moisturize your lips with Color. These lipsticks are enriched with Vitamin E & Aloe Vera.

RETAIL PRICE: Php 60 or about $1.2

WEIGHT : 3.7 grams ( 0.14 oz)

SHADES : Available in more than 40 shades.

WHAT I LIKE:
* moisturising compared to NYX Round lipsticks
* wonderful vanilla-ish scent similar to MAC lipsticks
* inexpensive
* great range of colors to choose from
* available in different finishes same as MAC lipsticks (moisturing, matte, frost etc)
* does not settle into lip lines
* average staying power
* didn't dry out my lips after application

WHAT I DON'T LIKE:
* only available in selected stores. Bought this in Metro Ayala Cebu. If LA Colors is not available in your place, you can try ordering online in The Makeup Mix Shop for $1.80 each.

TIPS:
Make sure to apply lipbalm prior to application. I love using MAC Clear lipglass on top of this lipcolor for a glossy Barbie-pink lips.

ADDICTION FACTOR:
I'm addicted! Want to purchase other colors in different variants. I'm eyeing on Nude, Pink Ice or Pink-A-boo (moisturising), Cranberry Red (matte) or Jazzy red (moisturising).


RATING :
5 / 5

Swatch
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When worn

For my FOTD, see my previous post here.


EDIT: Bought Nude, Pink-a-boo and Red Tango yesterday. Out of the 3 my favorite is Nude, it neutralizes my lips but didn't wash me out. Pink-a-boo is a sheer pink (hardly visible on my lips) while Red Tango is a tomato red-coral color..

From top: Red Tango, Pink-a-boo, Pink Parfait, Nude

Till next time,

LA Colors Metallic Eyeshadow Palettes

I love these babies! Got them from MakeupMasala for only $2 each!

Product Info: taken from LA Colors website

"Enhance your eyes with these NEW Bright and Bold Shades! Magnificent metallic eyeshadow in 6 INTENSE Sets! Silky smooth application, Long lasting wear, and dual-tip applicator included. "

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From Left to Right:

Tea Time - Fabulous
Wildflowers - Serenade
Soiree - Enchanted

My fave palettes are Tea Time, Fabulous & Serenade =)

With Flash (click to enlarge)

WHAT I LIKE:
* i love anything shimmery
* pigmented
* lasts the whole day on me without eye primer (i don't have super oily lids)
* cheap only $2 each (got it online)
* vibrant colors
* no makeup-y smell
* compact is slim

WHAT I DON'T LIKE:
* kinda chalky
* not locally available (but I saw their regular eyeshadow palettes being sold for php 99)
* i don't use their dual tip applicator, I prefer to use brushes.

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Sorry no swatches yet, I'll try to post soon. =)

Mini Haul

At last, got my 3rd package from MakeupMasala! Was afraid it got lost.. Bought some random stuff too at White Gold store here in Cebu.

Ecotools 6 mini bamboo brushes
Life and Companion Angled Eyeliner brush
Life and Companion Crease brush
Unbranded Fan brush from China

Will post reviews soon on the Ecotools brush since I haven't washed and used it yet. On the other hand, I got the Life and Companion brushes for less than php 80 each. I read so many good reviews about this brand from Girltalk.

Life and Companion Angled Eyeliner Brush

I like this compared to my Fanny Serrano angled liner brush (php 150) and Elianto rounded liner brush (php 180). The bristles are perfect! Not too stiff, not so soft! Delivers a thin line and very easy to use since the head is wide..

Life and Companion Crease Brush
Doesn't shed.. Soft for a cheap brush.. Use it for dark colors since it hardly picks up eyeshadow pigments.

Unbranded Fan Brush from China
Love it! Its soft and shed's only a single hair upon washing.

NYX round lipsticks in Gardenia and Tea Rose
NYX Megashine Gloss in Plush Red and Sunrise
L.A. Colors Metallic Eyeshadow in Serenade


Got the round lipsticks from White Gold and the rest from Makeupmasala. NYX swatches to follow on my next post.

Bye for now since I got a terrible headache.. See ya soon ladies!

Makeup Masala mini haul

Good morning everyone! I got my 2nd package from Toma of MakeupMasala a few days ago. Still expecting my 3rd package around next week.

Here's what I got:

Ecotools 5 pc Brush set
LA Colors 5 pc Metallic Eyeshadow Palette in Wildflowers, Enchanted, Soiree
LA Colors Dual Blusher in Blushing Pink/Pink Mauve as freebie
MakeupMasala Mineral eyeshadow sample (i forgot what shade)


I'll be posting my review soon! Bye for now ladies! =)

Latest mini haul..

I'm expecting my 2nd & 3rd package this month from Toma of Makeupmasala.. Yey!!
Been wanting to buy this brush sets for a long time, but always go out of stock.

Here's what I got:

ECOTOOLS BAMBOO 5 PC BRUSH SET

ECOTOOLS BAMBOO 6 MINI BRUSHES



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I already have 2 L.A. Colors palette from my previous order (Tea Time & Fabulous). They're pigmented, shimmery and long lasting. Really brightens my eyes! I want to get more colors!! hehe =P

L.A. Colors 5 color Metallic Eyeshadow Palette in the ff. colors:

Enchanted

Wildflowers

Soiree


and a freebies from Toma

Serenade

LA Colors Dual Blush in Blushing Pink/Pink Mauve

"Silky smooth blush adds a touch of color that stays true for hours. Two expertly coordinated shades contour, color and highlight cheeks beautifully."

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N.Y.X. Megashine Lipgloss in Sunrise & Plush Red

I love these glosses! IMO, these are the save version of the MAC Lipglass - though its not that sticky compared to MAC but staying power is good!

Sunrise - shimmery berry red

Plush Red

I like wearing RED glosses & lipsticks lately.. I dunno why! =)

Click here to know what other RED lippies am using.

Hmm.. I'm also thinking of getting the ever famous MAC lipstick in Russian Red.. Do you think it will suit me ladies? I heard Lucy Torres-Gomez is also a fan of this lippie..

Let me know what you think? Bye for now! =)
Reviews coming soon..

EDM, NYX and More..

Yey! After almost 2 months of waiting for my EDM order... At last they're here!!!
Just got them last wednesday..

I got the EDM Angled Blush Brush & FREE Samples

I included the EDM Flat Top (FT) brush for comparison

Samples from top to bottom:
Foundation - Soft Butter Peach (original glo)
Foundation - Winged Butter (matte)
Blush - Wake up call
Concealer - Bisque
Foundation - Fawn (intensive)

From L-R : Wake up call Blush, Bisque Concealer, Fawn, Soft Butter Peach and Winged Butter

Last swatch is Ellana's French Vanilla latte (my foundation shade) for reference

Mini Haul from Makeupmasala

Notice how neatly packed it is?! =) Thanks Toma!

She even included a voucher for a FREE Full sized mineral eyeshadow on my next purchase =)

Clockwise from Left:

NYX lipstick in Femme
NYX Concealer in a Jar in Beige & Medium
LA Colors Mystic Foundation in Nude & Warm Beige
LA Colors Trio Eyeshadow in PE409
LA Colors Dual Blush in Blushing Pink & Pink Mauve
LA Colors 5 Color Metallic Eyeshadow in Fabulous & Tea Time


My NYX Concealers

L-R: Light, Beige and Medium



Happy Easter Everyone!!!

My Makeup Haul..

From Toma of Makeup Mix Shop, I ordered NYX & L.A. Colors Cosmetics

NYX Concealer in a Jar in Beige & Medium

NYX round lipstick in Femme

L.A. Colors Mystic Foundation in Nude & Warm Beige

L.A. Colors 5 Color Metallic Eyeshadow

Fabulous

Tea Time

L.A. Colors Dual blush in Blushing Pink/Pink Mauve

L.A. Colors Trio Eyeshadow in PE409

snow white, lilac mist, royal violet

I only paid $21.50 plus free shipping( for orders $20 or more)! Yay!


From EVERYDAY MINERALS:

I already have their Flat top brush and fell in love with it,
that's why I decided to buy their other brushes..


EDM Skunless Foptic Brush $10 (c/o Chase, got it way cheaper!)

EDM Long Handled Kabuki $ 10 (c/o Chase)

EDM Angled (Super Full) Blush brush $ 10

EDM Free sample Makeup kit

includes 3 mineral foundation shades , a concealer & blush

I chose the ff samples:
> FOUNDATION : Soft butter peach(Original Glo)
> FOUNDATION : Golden-Fawn( Intensive)
> FOUNDATION: Golden-Winged butter (Matte)
> CONCEALER : Bisque Color Corrector
> BLUSH : Wake up Call

And last but not least, MAC Cosmetics from my friend Dona Yee in the US.
Thanks to her 40% discount card! I'm sooo happy!!!

I asked her to buy me the ff:

MAC blot powder in Medium
MAC lipglass in Pink Poodle
MAC Red lipstick
MAC lipglass in Lychee Luxe (i hope its available now!)

I'm so excited for my goodies to arrive! =)