Mieza Everdeen

Assalamualaikum and hello! I have been following this local brand Velvet Vanity for quite some time, more like stalking their Insta to check out any latest update on what lip colour they're bringing out that I will really wanna buy. When they came up with a new version of packaging as you can see in this post, they captured my attention. I decided to buy one colour that I have been liking, the shade Slamberry and the purchase was also because at that point, I ran out of my favourite Pink Brown lip cream from RiRe Lip Manicure | review here |. 

I bought my Slamberry during Mimpikita warehouse sale and it was sold at RM49 each, such a steal! Ever since getting it, I have been wearing this every day because I really like the colour, the formula and its staying power. There's the ingredients list above if you're keen to know what's inside the tube :)

Like many other matte lip creams, you would know that some has a moisture-sucking formula so wearing a matte lip cream on chapped, dry lips is a big no-no. Velvet Vanity advises us to exfoliate lips first before using their lip cream for smooth application. Since I rarely get that dry, chapped lips problem, I always found that wearing Slamberry actually accentuates the volume of my lips without making it look flat matte or overly dried. 

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One thing that I'll always do is, I will gently exfoliate my lips with a toothbrush (super soft bristles) after I brush my teeth every night and then I'll layer on a coat of natural lip balm (I use Claire Organic's Yummy Lips lip treatment) before sleep to ensure that I have beautiful, smooth pair of lips when I wake up ^_^

I love everything about this lip cream, it exceeds my expectation and I never thought I would love a local cosmetic brand this much aside from Breena Beauty's brushes! I might be sceptical on many local skincare products because they're not convincing and they have ridiculous ads copy but I have to give credits to Velvet Vanity for scoring high on all my checklist. I really can't wait for more lip colours from them and I hope other local brands will fly high too, lets light up Malaysia on the world map for something good ya? Toodles!

Find Velvet Vanity on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/shopvelvetvanity/

p/s : this is not a paid review, product was bought using my own money.

Assalamualaikum and hello! Remember my Althea birthday haul post? I'm now in an attempt to review everything that arrived in those 2 Althea boxes so I'm starting this series with my number one favourite purchase which is RiRe Lip Manicure High Fix in Pink Brown. (what a mouthful)

This lip cream comes in a tiny packaging that looks like a nail polish. Actually the tone is more pinkish than the brick red you're seeing but somehow the lighting I had was not really helpful to bring out that shade. Packaging wise, it is quite compact and easy (not heavy) to be brought in your purse. 

Looking at the applicator, some people might feel that it is too short and it might be a bit disturbing when applying. However for someone with small hands like me, I don't have any problem with it. The applicator is attached to the cap and it gives full colour swipe when applied on the lips. The pointy applicator is also helpful to me when reaching tight lip corners and also to follow along the lip line. 

The texture of this lip cream is very creamy and it dries matte on the lips. I do find that sometimes it accentuates the lines on my lips but that only happens during the days that I was severely dehydrated. This RiRe Lip Manicure never made my lips chapped or flaked, and it does not even make my lips feel painfully dry like Silkygirl Matte Lip Cream. I tried using a lip balm prior to applying this RiRe Lip Manicure and it works, my lips felt so much better as in no dry feeling to its surface.

Like many other matte lip creams in the market, this RiRe Lip Manicure stays matte and stays put on the lips throughout the day. It is indeed long lasting and even with drinking, it doesn't budge. Eating however, does fade the colour but only super greasy food will make the lip cream completely disappear. If you eat non-oily food only, there is a high chance that the colour will only fade around 40%. This lip cream is also a true sweetheart because it does not melt or bleed around your mouth, so there is a guarantee that it wont make you look like some kind of a Joker over time XD the colour will actually fade little by little over time even if you don't eat but trust me, I have worn this more than 8 hours with minimal eating and drinking and when it's time to remove my makeup, my lip colour still looks perfect :)

Since it is moderately priced at Althea (RM30 a piece), I am totally voting for this product if you ever feel like trying it. It is indeed a very good purchase and you can choose many colours from RiRe Lip Manicure range. My next purchase would be in shade Wine Burgundy and I can't wait to get it ^_^

Thanks for reading!