Review: Colour Collection Ultimate Wear Lipstick

I got this lipstick from a loot bag that Sample Room Philippines sent me a few weeks ago. This is the first product that caught my eye because of the good reviews I've read online. Read on to know what I think about this lipstick.

PRODUCT INFO:

Achieve rich, longwearing color that glides on smoothly and doesn’t fade away easily. Lasts up to 8 hours! Always hydrating and never drying, this high-cushioned lipstick keeps lips moisturized all day, minimizes the appearance of fine lines, and stops feathering to give lips the perfect plumped-up appearance. Slim and handy, with a see through window for easy identification.
 

PRICE: Php 350.00

NET WEIGHT: 2.5 grams

WHERE TO BUY: Available through Tupperware dealers.

SHADES: Available in 6 gorgeous shades.

PROS:

* affordable

* the smell isn't overpowering; i hate overly scented makeups especially lippies.

* the lipstick bullet is so slim and lightweight

* non-drying even without lipbalm

* very pigmented and long-lasting; lasts for more than 5 hours.

* doesn't feel heavy on the lips 

 

NEUTRAL:

* stays on forever; you need an oil-based makeup remover to completely remove the lipstick.

CONS: 

* only available through Tupperware dealers.

OVERALL:

When I started collecting makeup a few years back, Colour Collection was one of my go-to brands, especially for lipsticks. I am impressed they have improved the quality and staying power of their lipsticks. I highly recommend their Ultimate Wear line if you are looking for an affordable lipstick that is budge-proof (and kiss-proof *wink*) for special occassions or for everyday use.  

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Headturner is a show-stopping pink color that packs a punch.

Ingredients list 

  Swatch

 Natural light

 Indoor light

I'm happy to share with you guys that Colour Collection Lipstick in Headturner is a dupe for MAC Amplified Lipstick in Lickable.

Have you tried this line yet? 

Till next time, 

Review : Loew Cornell Maxine 270 Mop Brush

*click photo to enlarge*

PRODUCT INFO:

Flat oval white hair mops with short purple handles. All natural hair brushes in timeless, popular shapes with incredibly soft bristles. Affordably priced. These brushes hold lots of color for artists and can also be easily used as substitutes for MAC makeup brushes! These brushes apply makeup evenly and are great for blending harsh lines. - from Hofcraft.com

RETAIL PRICE: Php 300 or about $6.

PROS:
* soft! this is made of goat hair.
* affordable* inexpensive compared to the MAC 239 brush
* looks sturdy, this is a painter's brush btw.
* does a good job of picking up pigments
* packs eyeshadow on the lid to make the color more vibrant
* not scratchy
* did not shed on the first wash
* dries quickly
CONS:
* not all sizes are available locally.
TIPS:I just wash this with dishwashing liquid diluted with a bit of water.
ADDICTION FACTOR:
So happy I bought this brush! I find the MAC 239 expensive LOL

RATING :5 / 5

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Close up of the Loew Cornell brush aka MAC 239 dupe brush.

*photo from www.loew-cornell.com*

Loew Cornell 3/8 brush vs. MAC 239

*Photos from www.digitaltraincase.multiply.com*

Thanks Sol for letting me borrow the pics.

Please visit her shop at www.digitaltraincase.multiply.com if you want to purchase this brush. She's also selling inexpensive NYX Products =)


Till next time,

Review : MAC Blot Powder (Pressed)

MAC Blot powder in Light

Product Info from MAC's site:

A unique pressed powder designed primarily to provide shine control without adding any noticeable colour or texture. Sets foundation, finishes faces. For use in professional situations and for frequent touch-ups. Blot Powder contains Mica and Silica to adsorb excess oils and reduce shine on the skin's surface. Can be applied with the puff that comes in the compact or with a powder brush like #129 Powder/Blush Brush. Perfect for touching up Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation throughout the day.

Product Weight :
12 g / 0.42 US OZ

Price :
US $21.00 or Php 1,050

Shades :

Light, Medium, Medium-Dark, Dark, Deep Dark

WHAT I LIKE:
* the packaging
* the sponge is soft; but I sometimes use my baby buki
* controls oil for about 4 hrs ( use it on my T-zone only) ; my cheeks are dry
* it goes translucent (i use LIGHT, at first i thought its too white for me)
* unscented (i hate products with parfums or strong scents)


WHAT I DON'T LIKE:
* expensive for an oil control powder

RATING :
3 out of 5.

ADDICTION FACTOR:
If you don't have super oily skin like me or you find it too expensive, there are cheaper alternatives.

* Pigeon Compact powder - Click here to read Angie's review.
There are 2 kinds of Pigeon powder available in the market. The Mirrorless compact is made in Japan and the other one from Indonesia. The former comes only in white shade and is medicated to prevent pimples and it has collagen and silicon oil to protect babies' sensitive skin too!
The latter comes in 4 shades, white, pink, beige and brown and comes in a oval- square-ish white compact with mirror.
Retails for Php 200+

Pigeon (Japan)
image from Galtak.com

* Shiseido Medicated powder - its also comes in white shade. Its not available in Shiseido counters but you can check Somera stores and E-bay.
Retails for Php 300+

Pic from Ebay.ph

How about you? Have you tried this product?
Let me know what you think =)

Coastal Scents 28 Neutral Palette are MAC Dupes

Hi ladies! Just want to share a post that I found. You might find this interesting..
Credits to Ms. Jennifer Do.. Click here to go to her website.

Here's a pic of my CS Palette under natural lighting so you can get an idea what the colors really look like since Ms. Do's photo is kinda yellowish.

With FLASH*sorry its just an old photo from my post before*

Without FLASH under natural lighting

Here's the MAC Eyeshadow Dupes (according to Ms. Do)

* pic taken from Ms. Do's website*

My most used colors from my Neutral palette are :

Vanilla - I use it as an eyeshadow base (my first CS e/s to hit pan)
Gleam - a shimmery beige
White frost - as highlighter
Jest - a matte beigey-pink
Expensive pink - perfect when paired with JEST.


I really don't know if the Coastal scents 28 Neutral palette really dupes MAC's eyeshadows since I don't own one hehe.. Let me know that you think ladies.. =)

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Spend VS. Save Products (Makeup Dupes)

FACE:
MAC Studiofix - Everbilena powder foundation (round black compact); Maybelline clear smooth powder foundation
MAC Blot powder in Light- Shiseido Medicated powder ; Pigeon powder (mirrorless compact)
MAC studiofinish concealer - NYX concealer in a jar
Smashbox Photofinish primer - Monistat Anti-chaffing powder gel

EYES:
MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack - Maybelline Eyestudio gel eyeliner in Black
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Zero - Maybelline Eyestudio shadow liner in Black

CHEEKS:
MAC sheertone blush in Dollymix - Ever Bilena Blush in Shy
MAC sheertone blush in Springsheen - ELF blush in Glow + ELF sunkissed bronzer
Nars Blush in Orgasm - L'oreal blush delice in Front page peach (LE);ELF Glow; Covergirl blush in Rose Silk
NARS blush in Deep Throat - Wet n Wild Silk Finish blush in Pearlescent Pink
Nars Blush In Crazed - ELF radiance blush in flushed
The Body Shop Lip & Cheek Tint - Ever Bilena Lip & Cheek tint
MAC Desert Rose blush - NYX Desert Rose blush

LIPPIES:
MAC Russian Red - NYX round lipstick in Chaos
MAC lustreglass in Venetian - TheFaceShop Fruits Jelly tube in RD302
MAC lipglass in Spring Bean - TheFaceShop Fruits Jelly tube in GR501
MAC lipglass in Pink Lemonade - ELF Shielding gloss spf 15 in Pink Lemonade
Lancome Juicy tube in Fraise tagada - VMV spectacularly glossy lip & cheek tint in the Big O!
MAC Rocking Chick Lipstick (Barbie) - Wet n wild Silk finish lipstick in 505A Light Berry Frost