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!

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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 ^_^

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I was introduced to this Pure Color Envy Liquid Lip Potion by a friend during Estee Lauder Beauty Playground grand opening so I guess why not try it. I bought one in shade 250 Quiet Riot after a swatch spree of numerous shades on the back of my hand. Honestly the range of colours offered is amazing and I think I might come back for more when I have sufficient fund to be wasted on makeup (living a frugal life now thanks to the dwindling economy)

Disclaimer : Product was bought and not specifically a sponsored item for review. This review is written purely based on my experience as a user.

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The entire world knows that I'm married to red lipstick. If any new lipsticks are in town, I'll swatch the reds first, and 95% probability of my purchase would be the red shade as well  ^_^ So when I delicately tore open my parcel from Makeup Revolution Malaysia, they clearly are stocking me up with an array of reds in case a zombie apocalypse happen so that I'll have the perfect weapon to combat in style, hahaha XD

Okay enough of my nonsense :p I have been loving this new addition to my makeup bag, which is Makeup Revolution Lip Power in shade Yesterday's Favourite. I salute Makeup Revolution for their creativity in giving quirky names to their products, it made my day more awesome as I am a person who loves creativity in language, hehe! Hey, have you checked their entire website yet? The prices of Makeup Revolution Malaysia products are all so affordable I wish I could bring a trolley and shop till I drop, I'm not kidding you XD right, without further ado lets see what's so awesome with this Lip Power shall we?

At first I thought it was only a lip gloss, until I realized that "oh, there's a lipstick too!". The first plus point is, Makeup Revolution Lip Power is a double duty lip product. It comes with a lipstick and a coloured lip gloss. The shade Yesterday's Favourite comes with a deep red matte lipstick and a pinkish coral lip gloss with gold flecks in it. Forgive me for such description of the colour, I hope you can understand my language :p

I think Lip Power is a must have in every ladies handbag because of its dual-functionality. Sometimes all you can carry is a small purse so this will come in handy. The lipstick, though matte, is buttery soft when applied and the colour payoff is opaque. It does not need more than 2 layering when I used it on my lips. What about the lip gloss? Well it is quite thick but it is not overly sticky, your lips won't get glued with this on ;) I found it rather hydrating, and it tones down the deep red matte lipstick when applied on top. However for girls with pigmented lips this gloss wouldn't really show up with any colours if applied on its own. It is shimmery laden, and if you use only the gloss you'll get the shiny, metallic lips look ;) The staying power of Makeup Revolution Lip Power in Yesterday's Favourite is quite remarkable. The stain transfers on the cup when I drank but it stays pigmented on the lips. Upon eating, I can say that there are still 60% of the colour left on my lips so yeah, this product is really a Lip Power ^_^ oh before I forget, both lipstick and lip gloss has a sweet, citrusy scent to it.

Conclusion : Makeup Revolution Lip Power in Yesterday's Favourite is definitely my favourite now, hehe! I super love the matte lipstick as its formula is hydrating and it does not make dry lips look uglier. I vote 4/5 star for the lipstick! As for the gloss, I'll only wear it on top of the lipstick to add shine to my lips as it is too shimmery to be worn on its own coz I have dark lips. If you have fair, pinkish lips then I think the gloss will look marvelous on you ^_^ The price is very affordable, and you'll get to choose from 5 colours :) There is nothing I don't like about this product as it passed all my requirements for a lippie ^_^

Personal reminder : I say the lipstick is not drying and has a hydrating formula because my lips are not dry/chapped/severely chapped during the course of using this Lip Power. For ladies out there with dry, chapped lips, the result upon application might vary, which I shall not be deemed responsible due to my review. Please exfoliate your lips regularly and drink plenty of plain water to avoid dehydration. Well hydrated body = sexy lips = can wear any lip products and look fabulous! Thank you!

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Assalamulaikum and hello! This year (2014) I have witnessed quite a number of matte lipsticks surfacing on the shelves and to be honest, 2014 is the year where I started my venture with matte lipsticks as well. I was not a lipstick lover back then because I hate the too-heavy feeling on my lips and well, I'm just gonna admit that for me, wearing a lipstick is too much hassle XD that was my thinking back then, hehehe~

It was only a few months back that I found myself attracted to lipsticks and started using whatever I have in my stash. Now that I have been through a few trials of matte lipsticks, I would like to share my opinion regarding what I recently tried, which is the Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick. What I have in my stash is the shade Matte Mandarin, an orange coloured matte lipstick with a slight hint of red. It is a very merry colour that makes you stand out with just wearing it alone. From my little research, Clinique spent 3 years developing this matte lipstick so that it won't be a trouble to the lips wearing it. I guess they really did it this time, hehe!

so ladies, what are your favourite matte lipsticks? share with me!

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I just wanna do a simple post on what I got from Alliance Cosmetics Warehouse Sale last week. I first knew about their warehouse sale last year from Silkygirl's facebook page. So, I made up my mind to put it in my calendar, annually. Seriously, who wants to miss this dirt cheap sale of cosmetics, especially women? Since in Malaysia we dont have anything like Black Friday or continuous B1F1 like in the US/UK, the warehouse sales are our only option to splurge and save at the same time ;) 

Last year was my first time going there with my roommates, and it started not so well when the taxi driver did not know how to get to the venue. He asked whether we have GPS or not =_='' of course, we don't have it. He brought us pusing-pusing the whole Glenmarie area till finally we saw the small signboard of that sale and arrived safely. But safely is not so safe to our pockets when he asked for RM50 for the entire sesat journey. Belum belanja lagi dah kena sembelih.

So what I got for myself this time? I managed to spend very wisely since my stash of skincare and cosmetics are still very ample. I only bought :

-Stage Keep It Clean Brush Cleaner 200ml (RM10 each, normal price RM25, bought 2 coz a friend asked me to help her buy 1)

-Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in Flash Lights (RM15, normal price RM36)

-Yadah Bubble Deep Cleanser (RM25, normal price RM49.90)

-Avene Thermal Spring Water (RM16, normal price RM39)

That's all for now :) Did anyone of you manage to go to the sale? Share with me what you bought!

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Assalamualaikum and hello! I've been longing to do this post ever since I grabbed this awesome lipstick. Special thanks to my beloved girlfriend Nurul Hidayu for being my partner in crime in loving this lipstick to the max ^_^ 

I love red. Especially red lipstick that really screams RED. But so far I only have 2 red lipsticks, the first one being from Silkygirl, and the second one is from Maybelline, which is the star of this post ;)

Red Porcelain is my love at first swatch. I really love how red it is, how creamy the formula is, and how smoothly it glides on. When I applied it on my lips, I experience the same like what happened with the swatch on my hands, and definitely better when I get to examine the finished look. 

Just look at how red the lipstick is. When I saw it I know I can't afford to miss this color. Well, when I worked in Parkson earlier in 2011, I loved British Red from L'oreal but I don't think the color is the same with Red Procelain. They both have their own charm :) Red Porcelain's price is very pocket friendly, and I was even luckier to get it with a special price (read : happy girl) ^_^

The above swatch is obtained just by 1 swipe. I don't need multiple swipes to achieve the perfect red layer, this shows that Red Porcelain is very pigmented and a little definitely goes a long way ^_~ It is moisturizing too as this is one of the lipstick with excellent formula that does not dry my lips, does not accentuate the lines on my lips and it does not settle onto the fine lines on my lips. Moreover, the lipstick leaves my lips with a decent red stain after meals and it doesn't matter if I don't have time to reapply or I forgot to do so. It shines, so I don't need to wear lip gloss on top of it. Well, I'm not a lip gloss person either :p

Red Porcelain is definitely my most favourite red lipstick, and I'm kinda putting it as a benchmark for other red lippies to steal my attention,hehe~ Last but not least, here's some pics of me sporting Red Porcelain. It was captured before I attended my cousin's wedding, and the little girl is my youngest sister Wafa, who always love making cute faces pleading me to let her play with makeups too, hehe~

what do you think of red lippies?

what is the best red lipstick in your stash?

do leave your comments below sweethearts

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