Daintydiaries by Janine ♡ : lip products

MAC Lipstick & Lip pencil in Whirl

May 30, 2016

EB Advance Lip and Cheek Stain Review

July 22, 2015

Do you secretly pinch your cheeks to make them appear naturally rosy? Yes? Well, let me tell you a secret-- There are actually products that can do that for you.

In one episode of KrisTV, a well-known celebrity shared the secret weapon she uses to achieve natural-looking rosy cheeks (view the clip here). Lo and behold, it's the Ever Bilena Advance Lip & Cheek Stain. This product's been getting lotsa love since then, so I just had to try it myself!

It comes in a 20ml squeeze tube, which makes it fairly easy to dispense. The stain itself has a rosy hue and a gel-like texture.

Before applying the cheek tint | On my face: Shiseido BB Cream, YSL Touche Eclat

I applied several dots of the stain to the apples of my cheeks, then quickly blended it in using my fingers. A little goes a long way for this particular product, so you don't have to apply that much.

I applied the product to my lips just as how I would normal apply jelly lip gloss. I squirted it directly then blotted it by pursing my lips. It has a bitter taste to it, so I don't really recommend giving it a lick. I applied my Burt's Bees Beeswax lip balm over it to add a bit of shine.

I'm impressed with the color payoff & texture of the product. Initially, I thought it would flake out my skin since it contains glycerin. But it was really easy to use, and didn't cause my skin to breakout. I also figured that it's actually waterproof. I had to use a makeup remover to remove the residue left on my fingers.

The rosy hue on my cheeks lasted the whole day (around 7-8 hours), while the lip stain required several reapplications. Considering how easy it is to apply, how long lasting it is, and how it makes my skin look naturally rosy and vibrant, I can say that I'll definitely be using this product from time to time.

Overall : ★★★★★

The best part? It costs only Php135.00! That's like cheaper than a tall frappe from Starbucks. You can purchase it at any Ever Bilena counter found in department stores and drugstore outlets.

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Classic Red Lips / MAC Ruby Woo Swatch + Review

July 3, 2015

As early as 3500 B.C., women have been dying their lips varying shades of red extracted from crushed clay, ants, and even beetles. Some of the ingredients used were believed to be poisonous, but that did not stop them from painting their lips. Lucky for our generation, we do not have to risk damaging our lips in exchange for some color.

Today, almost all makeup brands have their own rendition of a classic red lipstick. From orange red to dark blood red, women can easily choose whatever shade of red they want to try. This time, I decided to try a red cult-classic from MAC, the Ruby Woo Retro Matte lipstick.

MAC Ruby Woo

According to the sales associate who assisted me, MAC Ruby Woo is the most popular and most sought-after lipstick shade from their brand. True enough, it took me several visits to get my hands on one since it's often out of stock.

To really test the intensity and longevity of Ruby Woo, I decided to wear it without lip liner. I started by applying a thin layer of lip balm to smoothen my lips and reduce crevices. The formula of the lipstick is really dry, making it a bit hard to apply. I applied the lipstick starting from the center of my upper lip moving outward toward one corner, and then did the same toward the other side. For my bottom lip, I applied it first on the sides, and then filled in the middle part. I blotted it by pursing my lips together, then reapplied for another coat.

MAC Ruby Woo w/o lip liner

Ruby Woo is a very "in-your-face" firetruck kind of red that's wearable even for daytime. It has a really beautiful matte finish, which screams boldness with a hint of elegance. After applying it, I noticed that it actually has a bluish undertone that makes your teeth seem whiter than they really are.

The color fainted a bit after I ate, which I think is pretty normal. So if you want to retain the intensity of the color the whole day, you will need to reapply after eating.

I don't usually wear red lipstick. But after trying MAC Ruby Woo, let's just say I experienced a paradigm shift. I am really impressed with its high-impact color pay off and beautiful matte texture. Now I understand why it's MAC's best selling lipstick! ♡

Wooed for sure!

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Product: MAC Ruby Woo Retro Matte Lipstick
Price: Php 1000.00
Where to buy: MAC Stores