Makeup Forever Rouge Artist Intense Lipsticks Swatches and Review (Mat 3 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 35)

Any makeup junkie will never get enough of just one lipstick. The more lipsticks we have the happier we are.  All makeup addicts will agree with me on this. And because of that I am reviewing a few MUFE lipsticks I just added in my collection.

After going thru the course in Makeup Forever Academy I just fell in love with their products. And because I am building up my makeups for my clients I bought these 6 shades of the Makeup Forever Rouge Artist Intense Lipsticks. A tip to those who wants to buy MUFE lipsticks: there is a Rouge Artist Natural range which is different than the intense range. The Natural range has a sheer coverage and the lipstick code numbers have an N at the beginning of each number. The Intense range is much pigmented and gives you that intense lip color. Below are the swatches of what I have purchased:

GOOD: All of their Intense lipsticks are very pigmented. All are moisturizing except the Mat 3 shade but it understandable since it’s meant to be matte finish. They are long lasting as well and the smell is not bad.

BAD: I don’t think there is something bad about these lipsticks but it could just be me.

VERDICT: I would say that MAC lipsticks are still better with their wide range of colors and the texture of their lipstick but I think this is still a good investment. It can still compete with MAC lipsticks but for me this is still a good addition to any makeup artist’s stash.

Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream Review and Swatches (Sao Paulo | Tokyo | Antwerp | Buenos Aires | Istanbul | Amsterdam)

Whenever people ask me what brands I used for makeups, I am always very proud and happy to share about one brand and that is Nyx. They are very affordable and good quality makeups. They have a wide range of colors and products to select from and I rarely breakout on their products so that is really what makes it my favorite. Being it my favorite brand, I have tons of products that I wanted to share but the top among my favorite list is the Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream.

I believe a lot of people will agree with me on this. This is the best lip product ever hence winning the Temptalia Editor’s Choice Award last 2012. I love their different range of lipsticks but this is just genius! It’s like a matte lipstick melted into a small lip gloss tube. It’s super easy to apply unlike other matte lipsticks. It glides easily but still gives you that matte lip look. The product smells like sweet vanilla but it’s bearable. I bought 6 different shades: Sao Paolo, Tokyo, Antwerp, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, Amsterdam.

Here are the individual swatches:

Girls should really give this a try. Really worth every penny and once you tried this you will ignore your lipsticks for a while because this is so much easier to use but have the same effect. And for those of you who have tried this, I bet you will agree with me. And if you want to explore on colors you can combine this with your lipsticks and blending it will not be a problem. You might mistake this with Xtreme Lip Cream which is a totally different line. This is more matte and has a stronger holding power. Xtreme Lip Cream is also good but has a different feel. I’ll have a separate review on those in my next entry. For now, you better get your hands with one of these and try it out because I bet you will fall in love with it the way I did.

OCC Lip Tar – Trollop/Harlot/Grandma/Divine Swatches & Review

I bet most of you have heard or have seen this product before. Most makeup gurus as well as makeup enthusiasts have either posted a photo using this or have spoken about this product. Well, being a makeup enthusiast myself of course I wanted to try it out and see whether it’s a good addition to my makeup collection.

If you see some photos of this product the first thing that will capture your attention is their wide color variation. You can go from sweet pinks to bright reds or go from lime yellow to Goth black. The colors are that wild! It’s cool because you get to explore those colors that you thought would never suit you. But of course knowing myself I will always go for the safe ones. I bought four colors which are basically wearable for everyday makeup and also good for special occasions. There are a lot of colors to choose from and honestly it took me awhile before I finally decided to take these four and I’m quite happy with my selection.

This product is very pigmented that with just a small amount of product is enough for a subtle lip color and yet it’s totally buildable so you won’t have a problem getting that bold lip effect that you desire. It has that cool minty feeling when applied and the peppermint smell is not that bad. The lasting power is surprisingly good. I never expected it because the product is in liquid form, but since it dries up once applied it holds up for a period of time.

Here are the colors with their swatches:

You should try this out. It’s a good product for anyone who wants to explore on lip colors.

Lime Crime’s Velvetines Review & Swatches ( Red Velvet | Suedeberry )

Most girls have been raving about this product from Lime Crime and I hopped into the bandwagon to try it out and see what the craze is all about.

The Lime Crime’s Velvetines liquid lipstick is very pigmented. It has that liquid-velvety feeling when applied to the lips and it dries as matte. After application, the color is smudge-proof for a certain period of time. And I love how it actually stands by its promise 'cause when I tried it the only time it slightly came off is after I ate a meal. But it still did not came off permanently, my lip still has a slight stain and left with that lip line color which was a bit irritating and I find that it's one of the downside of this product most especially if you didn't bring along the product for touch up. I actually tried rubbing it just to see if it will come off but it just smudged a bit until my lip area was red and stained. Another downside with this is that if you have dry lips then this product may not have the same smooth effect on your lips than other products. After applying, it literally dries up. Normally whenever I apply lip products I tend to glide my lips together to blend the colors, but I couldn't do the same with this product. I have to put a lip balm on top just so I can have that smooth texture.

Lime Crime's Velvetines only have 2 colors, the Suedeberry and the Red Velvet. Both of them are really great colors most especially if you’re into that bold lip colors. The Suedeberry is a peachy-coral shade while the Red Velvet is a vibrant bold RED color which is perfect for a pin-up girl look.

This product is really different from all the products that I have tried so far, and now I understand why girls really raved about this product. It's really hard not to love it because you seldom find lip products that stays long on your lips and yet gives that amazing color. For me, it’s not really for everyday makeup but it's good for special occasions most especially if you're into bold makeups. I do recommend this to those who wanna try this out especially if you are looking for a lipstick with a strong holding power. Though it only has 2 shades, I still think that it's a great addition to your makeup collection.