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All About My Lipsticks: Lipstick collection, favorite lipsticks and lipstick tag!

I’m not a lipstick person, in fact, I can definitely go out without wearing one. However, due to my journey of finding “THE ONE” for me, I ended up having more than what I needed in my life! Hahaha!

So far, I have 44 lipsticks (lipglosses, lipbalm, lip palette not included in the counting, except for Careline Lipglosses since I consider them liquid lipstick rather than Lipglosses).

If you found a lipstick that you’re interested in the list and you want me to review it, just comment below. But please, I need more time to do so (since I'm so busy with my review for board exam).

I know other bloggers have more lipsticks than I have, however, I feel like this is already too much for me. Believe me; I’m trying my best not to purchase another lipstick/s until I’m done with my favorite lipsticks.

From 44 lipsticks, I will show you my top 10 favorites

Nyx Rls in Tea Rose | Rimmel Moisture Renew in Pink Chic | Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in Addis Ababa | Maybelline Colorsensational in Park Peach Avenue | Covergirl Lip Perfection in Heavenly | Ever Bilena Matte Lpstck in Pink Flame | Mac Lpstck in Ravishing | Mac Pink Nouveau | Mac Lipstick in Cosmo | Etude House Lipstick in Chic Beige

NOTE:
LIP SWATCHES PROVIDED SEEMS A LITTLE LIGHTER IN REAL LIFE DUE TO THE LIGHTING CONDITION. I TOOK THE LIP SWATCHES AROUND 7-8:00am
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Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in Addis Ababa (Hot Pink)

Full review HERE

Like:

Unique formulation

Long lasting

Very pretty shades

Dislike:

Can be drying

With blue shimmers

Etude House Lipstick in Chic Beige

(Favorite Everyday shade)

Full review HERE

Like:

The packaging is so cute

I love the scent

The color is very flattering on any skintone

Very wearable!

Dislike:

Limited Edition

Mac Lipstick in Cosmo

Full review HERE

Like:

I like the shade, perfect for everyday and even for special occasion

I love the vanilla scent

Flattering on most skintone

Amazing formulation, amplified creme is absolutely my fave formulation from Mac

Dislike:

Pricey

Covergirl Lip Perfection in Heavenly

Full review HERE

Like:

The color is gorgeous!

Long lasting and very moisturizing

Dislike:

Can’t think of any

Maybelline Colorsensational in Park Peach Avenue

Full review HERE

Like:

The formulation is amazing, glides smoothly on my lips

Good staying power

I love the scent!

Great for girls who like to try red lippies without going overboard

Dislike:

Not an everyday color for me

Rimmel Moisture Renew lipstick in Pink Chic

Like:

Very pigmented and glides smoothly like butter

The shade is so gorgeous! According to other bloggers, it's a great dupe for Mac Viva Glam lipstick

Moisturizing

Dislike:

Not available locally

I don't like the powdery smell

Not long lasting

It looks more pretty in person. I will definitely do a review of this lipstick in the future

Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Pink Flame

Full review HERE

Like:

Shade is very so pretty! Brightens up my face.

Very affordable!

Can be purchased almost everywhere! LOL

Dislike:

Drying on lips

Mac Lipstick Pink Nouveau (my fave bright Pink)

Full review HERE

Like:

Very pretty shocking pink shade!

Vanilla Scent is love!

Good formulation, not drying but long lasting
(my second fave formulation from Mac)

Dislike:

Pricey

Mac Lipstick in Ravishing

Like:

The color is just right! Not too bright orange, can be a good everyday lipstick.

I like the vanilla scent

Good formulation

Dislike:

Pricey

Among all the lipsticks in this post, this swatch is the most unreliable (i took more than 10 shots, all of them looks so much lighter than in real life). It looks more orange-y in person. I will try to do a separate post for this with a reliable swatches.

Nyx Rls in Tea Rose (my most favorite pink lipstick)

Full review HERE

Like:

Very wearable shade looks great on all skintone. I haven’t seen anyone who hates it.

Glides smoothly on my lips

Very rich and creamy

Moisturizing

Very cheap!

Dislike:

Not long lasting

Very cheap packaging as you can see, I depoted it!

Soap-taste

TAG QUESTIONS: LIPSTICK TAG

(1) When you were a child, did you use your mother's lipsticks?
Yes, I use my mom’s and sisters’ lipsticks when I was a child.

Trivia: I never had my “own” lipstick until I was in college. I started collecting my “own” lipsticks just few months before I started blogging (fyi, I started blogging on October 2010).

(2) How old were you when you bought your first lipstick?

I was 18 years old when I purchased my very own lipstick. Before, I just borrow lipsticks from my sisters. However, I use (my very own) lipglosses when I was in highschool to early college years.

(3) Pink or red lipstick?

I don’t wear Red lipsticks so it’s definitely Pink

(4) The most expensive lipstick you have ever bought?

MAC lipsticks --- would probably the most expensive lipsticks I purchased so far using my own money.

(5) And the cheapest?

Careline Lipglosses --- I consider them as lipsticks, not lipglosses. These were just Php 60/tube, amazing for the price.

(6) What's the most bizarre thing you have ever done with a lipstick?

None? I can’t think of any. Hahaha! I just use lipstick on my lips and cheeks(sometimes).Haven’t tried anything weird with lipsticks.

(7) If you had to recommend a lipstick, which brand would you recommend and why?

If you’re looking for wide range colors:

Splurge: I would definitely recommend Mac Lipsticks!

Save: Nyx Roundlipsticks .I like how creamy their lipsticks are and Nyx has amazing range of shades for round lipsticks. However, these were not long lasting on lips plus very cheap packaging!

Formulation-wise:

I highly recommend Mac Lipstick, Covergirl Lip Perfection and Maybelline Colorsensational (USA version).

Long-wearing:

Nyx Soft MATTE lip cream stays on amazingly on my lips! (However, very limited colors)

(8) Favorite Pink Lipstick

For bright lipstick: Mac Pink Nouveau

For wearable pink: Nyx Lipstick in Tea Rose

(9) Favorite Nude:

Mac Lipstick in Cherish, Careline Lipgloss in 101 and Etude House Lipstick in Chic Beige

(10) Favorite Red:

Maybelline Colorsensational lipstick in Park Peach Avenue;p

(11) Favorite Unsual Shade:

Mac Pink Nouveau and Rimmel Lipstick in Pink Chic

Normally, in a tag, you have to tag bloggers and inform them that you tagged them. However, I decided to do it differently! I tag all my readers to do this Lipstick favorites and lipstick tag questions then leave your link on the comment box. In that way, other readers of my blog will have the chance to visit your blog too!! I'm so excited to see your favorite lipsticks and your answers to the lipstick tag questions! Enjoy as much as I enjoyed doing this post! <3

Etude House in Chic Beige vs Sleek Lipstick in Barely There

This has been a highly raved lip product from Etude House ever since it was released last December. I’m not a huge Etude House fanatic but I absolutely love their eyebrow pencils. With high hope, I purchased this lipstick.

Before proceeding to the review, let me first tell you little things about this product.

This lipstick belongs to their Wannabe Collection (Winter 2012 Limited Edition) – yes, you read it right. It’s a limited edition. I’m not sure yet if it’s still available but I will check it out to update you girls.

It is available in 3 shades: So Trendy Red, So Hot Pink and So Chic Beige

The cute packaging was illustrated by Annika Wester.

This lipstick costs Php 478 for 3.5g of product. Not cheap, not expensive either.

This is not Etude House's typical packaging for lipsticks! Normally, etude house lipsticks are in fancy, flowery, girl-y packaging. This on the other hand is sleek (with black simple packaging) yet still girl-y (the illustration is just so cute!).

The bottom of the lipstick says the shade is in number 3. I just wish the name “Chic Beige” was written in English. Anyway, at least the English name was still written at the box of this lipstick which I still keep because it is just too adorable to be thrown away.

I had this lipstick for quite a while now and I use it EVERY SINGLE day ever since I got it. It smells like candies, oh how I wish it taste like candies too!

Chic Beige is a peachy-pink lipstick that looks amazing for everyday look. (Swatches will be provided below)

This lipstick is very creamy and glides smoothly on my lips. I love the fact that it doesn’t melt on the tube inspite of the HOT weather here in Philippines.

The color payoff is so great and buildable! I would normally just use two swipes on my lips (saves me a lot of products) and I’m good to go!

It’s very moisturizing on my lips (lipbalm is optional) but sometimes, it tends to sit on the lines on my lips.

The staying power is just average. The sheen will be gone for 1-2 hours but the color will stays for 2-3 hours on my lips.

Overall, for the price it’s a steal! I would definitely repurchase it again if it's still available!

If it's no longer available, you might want to consider buying lipsticks from their latest collection (kiss note) or read the rest of this post for the next lipstick which looks somehow the same with Chic Beige but not exactly.

Sleek True Color lipstick in Barely There

I believe that both Etude House Lipstick in Chic Beige and Sleek in Barely there packaging are made of the same plastic materials. Both are not bulky, durable and light enough.

However, Sleek looks simpler than Etude House. The size of Sleek lipstick is smaller, approximately 3/4 of Etude House packaging but both contain 3.5 grams of product.

Sleek has an oval packaging instead of the typical round packaging which I think is rather a con for me. Round packaging is an ideal shape for a lipstick because you can close the cap effortlessly since the cap doesn’t necessarily has to be in the right position (equal radius).

Sleek Lipstick in Barely There is a peachy-pink lipstick that is scentless. Compared to Etude House, this has more peach than pink while Etude House has more pinky tone to it. However, on my lips they look somewhat the same but not exactly the same.

Left: Sleek, right: Etude House

Formula-wise, both are creamy and glide smoothly on my lips. However, Etude House is quite thicker and richer than Sleek.

Both lipsticks are moisturizing on my lips. And just like Etude House, Sleek tends to sit on the lines on my lips (and is more obvious than Etude House Chic Beige).

Overall, I think that both lipsticks are almost the same in many ways but I like Etude House Chic Beige more than Sleek Lipsticks in Barely There. To be honest, I rarely bring with me my Sleek Barely There as I am already satisfied with the performance of Chic Beige.

In general, I recommend you to buy any of these shades. However, I don’t recommend buying Sleek Barely There if you already have Chic Beige (unless ofcourse, it’s no longer on stock).

Where to purchased:

Etude House Chic Beige - Etude House Boutiques

Sleek Lipstick Barely There - I got mine at Bazaar but you can purchase it at any online stores like Fabshopaholic

Price:

Etude House Chic Beige - Php 478

Sleek Lipstick in Barely There - Php 420

*Note: These lipsticks were purchased using my own money

LIP SWATCHES!

Forgive my ugly lips. No lip balm underneath.

Top: Etude House, Bottom: Sleek

Notice how similar these were on my lips. However, you can still see the slight difference of the colors. Sleek appears more peachy while Etude House looks more pink-y

Of course, here are some my vain shots using these two lipsticks.

Oh yea! Eyebags!

Top: Etude House, Bottom: Sleek

Have you tried these lipsticks?

Don't hesitate to share your reviews on the comment box!

Until then,

Appreciate, do not hate!

Etude House Playhouse 2012 and Ana's meet and greet!

I’m a ridiculous blogger, I know! Who would bring a “low-battery” camera on an event?! Well, I just did! I was really in hurry to go to the event that I grabbed the camera without checking the battery. Upon arriving at the event, I realized that my battery could run out at any minute soon! In short, I wasn’t able to take pictures of the event. Fail!

Anyway, here are some of our pictures (credit to: Ana, Abigail and Etude House) from the Etude House Playhouse 2012 event. I really enjoyed the fun games, workshop, freebies and most of all, the photobooth! You can check the pictures of the event of Etude House site HERE!

Credit to: SmileandPose Photobooth

Me together with my reader Jhessica!

Shots from my camera

Ana Patricia, Abigail Joyce (Ana's sister and yes, she's a model!), Me and Jhessica

Photo credit: Etude House Philippines

Hindi namin alam may kumukuha pala sa gilid namin ;)

Favorite post ko ni Ana!

After the event we went to KBOP for Ana’s meet and greet! I was able to grab some pictures from fellow bloggers and readers who attended Ana’s meet and greet. You can check Ana’s post HERE for more detailed post on her meet and greet.

Photo credits: Ana Patricia, Celline and Karen

The Venue: KBOP

Some of the delicious foods Ana and Ate Abigail ordered!

I guess, this is Ana's favorite food among the set kasi she keeps telling "Ang sarap nito" LOL :)

Ate Abigail ordered donuts for snacks!

Ana while waiting for her readers + prizes for her mini games

Gift bag for the early bird!

Another gift bag for "Best in Makeup"
Me and Ms. Myla won the other 2 gift bags for the Q&A Contest

First Batch

Second batch

From left to right:

Eloisa of kikaysimaria, Jhessica, Annadel Cay of Starmaine Cay, Myla of Fabshopaholic, Celline's boyfriend, Celline of Product Arena, Abigail Mendoza (model and Ana's stage sister ahahah!)

Third Batch
From Left to right
Eloisa of kikaysimaria, Jhessica, Myla of Fabshopaholic, Karen of My Life's Spectrum, Carizza (Karen's cousin), Clair of Another Late Bloomer, Celline's boyfriend, Celline of Product Arena and ofcourse, Ana Patricia of Makeup By Ana Patricia

More pictures! Photo credits: Ana Patricia, Celline and Karen