Maybelline Mat 12 Velvet Matte Lipstick : Review

I just finished my class today and I feel a bit exhausted and felt like posting something on my blog since I owe you guys one from my Instagram post last 2 weeks. I'm starting to love discovering make-ups and learning to do them too on my own because well, it's a must to at least have some knowledge about such. Speaking of make-up, I'm going to share to you another perfect matte lipstick for everyday use that will give you that natural and fresh look which you could perfectly pull of everyday.

I'm talking about the newest liquid matte lipstick that Maybelline has released months from now and it has been on the rave of most women. First because it's Maybelline and you just know how many women love their products even before. Second is it's matte and I think women prefer wearing such finish because it lasts longer and lastly because it's nude and a lot of girls are nude addicts I must say.

So this is how the product looks like. I love the packaging because it looks sophisticated and you can easily see the shade from the tub since it is clear. Others might think that it is just the usual lipstick in the market but it is actually liquid.

I chose Mat 12 which is the only nude shade from this line of lipstick and I'm really in dire need of this lip shade just because I wanna wear it on a daily basis and I don't want to make my everyday look too strong.

This product is liquid and creamy at first so it can easily be applied and with the applicator, there would be no much problem.

Color payoff is really good because with just one layer you can see the product really opaque on the lips and very pigmented. Based on the swatch you might see it more of a pink or peach undertone, it's not too brown but it actually blends well on my lips. It's the kind of nude shade that looks natural but gives more life to the lips which I love the most about this product.

This is how it looks like on my lips. I applied 2 layers on my lips just to make sure the color would stand out since my lips are naturally pink. It is creamy at first but after few minutes it dries into matte finish which can last a decent 4-5 hours. 

The downside of this product is that it dries my lips out. I don't know if it's just my lips but I would prefer wearing lip balm or petroleum jelly just to spare my lips from being chapped. Well I think it's normal for matte lipsticks to dry out your lips because I have tried other matte lipsticks before which dry my lips worse than this. Other than that, you will have no problem with this product.

All in all, I must say that this product has exceeded my expectation considering that it only costs P299 which is very cheap for a good product like this. I wish they had more shades tho because I think they only have about 8 shades on this line which is very limited. But I might as well collect the other colors and make a review too.

That would be all for this blog post! Thanks for reading and God bless!

xoxo,

Maybelline So Nude NU37 : Review

I've been looking for a lip product that I could wear everyday to school since I look really pale and dull with my bare lips. Although looking for something that could bring life to my lips, I don't want to wear bright ones because it doesn't look natural. But with Maybelline So Nude Lipstick, I was able to find a solution to my dilemma.

Maybelline So Nude is part of their Color Sensational line of lipstick. It comes in a very simple packaging with a clear and silver tub enough to hold the lipstick. I've been using Maybelline products for quite some time now especially their lip products and I've kept my loyalty throughout the years.

As you can see, it is a pink nude which looks youthful and trendy which is perfect for students like me for everyday use. Not too dark and not too bright, At first, I was actually looking for a nude lipstick with brown undertone so I tried their NU35 which is lighter than this, but when I tried it, I didn't like it because it still makes my lips look dull so I switched to this one and instantly loved it.

I'm not sure if the colors at the bottom of the tub represents the exact color of the actual lipstick but I think it is. One thing that's bothering me here is how Maybelline gives names to its products such as this one, NU37. It doesnt sound appealing at all. Maybe they are trying to integrate more of professionalism but I think I would have loved to buy more if they made some playful names out of the colors. Nevertheless, it is still not a reason not to buy this one.

Here is a swatch on my hand. It looks light on my skin though but just enough to freshen up my look.

This is how it looks like on my lips. It is very creamy and glides easily on my lips. Although I'm looking for a matte lipstick, I think this is better to use everyday since it doesn't dry out my lips which is the major downside of matte lipsticks. One thing that might bother you is the texture as it stays on the lips because it remains sticky on the lips. But it's not actually a big deal for me because it's the main reason why my lips remains moisturized. It can also last long for like 5 hours with no retouches and even after eating.

You can see the whole look here and notice how the the lipstick looks barely there and yet giving life to my lips. I really love this product considering that it only costs P299 which is very cheap for such a high quality product.

So that would be all for this post! Leave your comments about this product and if you also have any other products to suggest, just comment it down. Thank you and God bless!

xoxo