Summer Lips by NYX

I've added one more name to my list of NYX soft matte lip cream shades that I buy over and over again: MILAN. The other shades that preceded this new kid on the block are Amsterdam, Sao Paolo (but San Paolo on the label), Addis Ababa. 

Among the shades mentioned, my go-to shade has always been Sao Paolo but sorry, I need to park you for a bit in favor of this

Please don't mind the bloated cheeks. I'm still hoping they're really bloated and not fat. Those are two different things. Anyway ... why am I choosing this over my go-to shade for more than a year now? Because it's summer and this light pink shade is LOVE. I love that it's subdued and perfect even for when I just have to grab something quickly from the grocery or go to the bank to transact. 

Even Sabine --- who incidentally loves make up --- agrees that this shade suits me. Thank you, baby girl, you sure have good taste! 

As always, I got this from Sol of Digital Traincase (look for them in Multiply and Facebook). 

P.S. I'm wearing Maybelline Gel Liner here. I've been using it for 4 days now, ever since Mama gave it to me and I'm really impressed. It's soooo easy to use and stays put the whole time even on oily lids like mine (hahaha tamad to review!).  

Blessings on this Sunday! 

The Tiny Weekend Treat

I can't have too many shades of lipstick. 

Especially since I'm scheduled to start chemotherapy sessions for my early stage breast cancer in a few days. 

That's what was in my thought bubble yesterday, while I sat down in Dulcinea Power Plant Mall with N and my in-laws. I had planned on this as soon as I found out that we were going to the mall Saturday afternoon. I had also never seen the place where my friend, Sol of Digital Traincase has all her stuff. 

The take-home paper bag

And the mini-haul :) 

Addis Ababa on the left and my default NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream shade, San Paulo

P300 a pop for something that lasts soooooooooo long. 

My last tube of San Paolo is still alive and I bought it no less than 6 months ago.

I'm having a really relaxed and lazy Sunday so far. Hope you all are too!

The New-Found Addiction

So when did this addiction to lipstick start? The love for lip color is slowly but surely making its way up to the shoe level (my number one fetish). I won't be surprised if one day, it knocks shoes off the number one spot, being more affordable and physically easier to collect and keep.

My number one lipstick brand has always been MAC. I started using it as a newbie in the work field. Marrakesh was one of my favorite shades. I was a frontliner then and I had to wear some makeup every single day. In order to get away with not wearing eyeshadow, I would always choose a lipstick shade that would stand out and not make my bosses notice that I was hardly wearing anything else.

For years since then, it was always the MAC counter for me everytime I was in the mood for a new lippie. Needless to say, the habit was quite a pain to maintain but all worth it because, well ... MAC is MAC.

Lately though, I'm thankful that NYX came into the picture. It's definitely an economical way to feed this "bad" habit of wanting to buy lipstick all the time. Don't get me wrong, I've not totally abandoned MAC lippies. They'll always be on the list of wants. But NYX is pretty hard (okay, VERY hard) to resist.

I first discovered NYX's Soft Matte Lip Creams via Sol of Digital Traincase. I would have to say, that these are perfect if you want a matte look without the hassle of applying a matte lipstick. It comes on creamy and all you have to do is wait for it to dry up. The matte effect is yours!

I'm wearing Sao Paolo in this photo

Then Amsterdam here

Most recently, I tried NYX's Round Lipstick in Hero

It's a definite keeper! The creamy finish makes it so easy to apply, I didn't even need a lipliner here. I was so sure I wanted to order more (only P160 a pop) but while I was busy deciding on my next purchase, guess what? Digital Traincase releases a new slew of shades!

Photo grabbed from Digital Traincase

Please click on the photo to see the entire palette

As if the existing palette was not enough, these new shades have literally rocked my world and I'm currently in a serious dilemma (drama drama drama) about which color to pick. My eyes first darted to the red ones (Chic and Pure) but I have to control that urge because I need to deviate from my usual. I'm absolutely getting Haute Melon so that's a check! As for what else, I'm getting, that remains to be seen.

Get your lipstick (and make up fix in general) from Digital Traincase fast!

Before everyone else beats you to it :)