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Pardon me for now posting for a week, since I just came back from last weekend’s much deserved vacation.

Without further ado, here’s my take on Covergirl’s newest lip craze – Covergirl Lip Perfection Bullet Lipstick.

Covergirl Lip Perfection Bullet Lipstick contains Silk Therapy Complex, a moisturising property that keeps the moisture level of the lips to its optimum condition, improving lip condition over time. It promises to soften and smoothen the lips, and transform it into one lovely kissable pucker in just 7 days! Really sounds enticing, isn’t it?

Take lip colour to a whole new level with these 22 luscious lip perfection bullet lipstick shades.

I got mine in Burn and Hypnotic during the Covergirl Lip Perfection launch.

Burn is a deep crimson colour. It naturally brightens up a dull face. Unlike other bedazzling red shades, this one isn’t too overpowering, perhaps because of its shimmery lustre.

A cardinal rule for any red lipstick is to wear it with minimal to bare makeup, lest you’d end up looking like a buffoon — which obviously isn’t the peg you’re aiming for.

Burn when worn.

Hypnotic, on the other hand, is your typical everyday colour in pearly nude shade. I wear this or Love Minerals lipstick in Sweet Nectar (the latter has a nude peach-pink shade) whenever I set off to work.

It’s also my go-to colour whenever I wear heavy (read: smoky) eye makeup.

Hypnotic when worn.

Glides Smoothly, Pigmented, Satin Finish (more…)

I had a fun afternoon a week ago binging on sweet saccharine delights at Sweet Bella Café in Burgos Circle, which is just a few blocks away from my office. Not that I was merely exercising my right to be a sweet tooth, I was also indulging myself into trying this newest lip colour range from Covergirl.

I’ve known Covergirl cosmetics for a long time, thanks to my folks abroad who would send me some makeup every now and then. One of my first foundations was from this brand (from the US), along with my first blusher from Shu Uemura (came straight from Japan) and a Clean and Clear powder compact (which’s locally available ). All of these I owned waay back in high school.

Back to the event, Covergirl introduced their latest line of lip products.

[Lip Perfection] is a family of bullets and liners that promise to deliver a new kind of lip transformation.

Covergirl Philippines’ Assistant Brand Manager Jinkie Simbulan told us the story behind the Lip Perfection line.

Covergirl Lip Perfection Bullet Lipstick is enriched with Silk Therapy Complex, a unique formula that sustains moisture levels on the lips. It claims to improve lip condition over time. Use the lipstick in conjunction with Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipliner for more defined lips. It has 4 exciting hues to choose from.

As for the bullet lipstick, it’s available in 22 lovely shades.

One of the exciting parts of the event was emulating Drew Barrymore’s “Lip Perfection” look using Covergirl cosmetics. Drew Barrymore is current image model of Covergirl, particularly for this range.

Here’s my teammate Liz, channeling a classy, sophisticated vibe with her crimson red lips.

Martha won the challenge with her sultry look ala Drew’s.

Then, Jinkee gave us another challenge. She handed over 3 unbranded lipsticks. Two of which were from popular luxe brands, whilst one was a Covergirl Lip Perfection Bullet Lipstick.

We got to swipe one of each in a piece of cloth to test which of these three is Covergirl Lip Perfection Bullet Lipstick.

Now, you tell me which is which?

I’d love to reveal it right now, but decided to save it until I make a more detailed review very soon! x

Of course, the day wouldn’t be complete without these panache finger foods.

…and yes, we’re in Sweet Bella. So, we nibbled our way to these yummy macaroons!

Best of all, I’ve got to take home these goodies!

Too bad, the foundation shades don’t match my yellowish undertones.:-( But, I’ve still kept the bottles in case I might need them in the future.

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Suffering from a not-so-flawless skin, I’ve been obsessed with skin care products more than makeup. Yet, it dawned upon me, after much cajoling by Liz, to wear lipsticks (especially colours that stand out) more often.

Albeit long overdue, here’s my review on two Love Minerals passion fruit lipsticks I currently own.

In case you don’t know, Love Minerals is the makeup line of Human ♥ Nature — a local organic brand in the Philippines. I got these two from a small blogger’s event organised by Human ♥ Nature and Virtusio months ago.

Love Minerals Passion Fruit Hydrating Mineral Lipstick is made of 100% natural ingredients, and completely free from synthetic chemical preservatives. Most lipsticks contain carmine (from crushed insects) and mineral oil which promote premature ageing on skin and lips. Love Minerals lipstick, on the other hand, gets its moisture power from passion fruit seed oil, sunflower oil, cocoa butter, beeswax and rice bran oil. Together, these ingredients promise to deliver silky, softening and smoothening colour to the lips.

It’s available in four shades: Earth Angel (Browns), Coral Kiss (Peaches and Corals), Pink Skies (Pinks/Mauves) and Sweet Nectar (Neutrals). 

I currently own Coral Kiss and Sweet Nectar. 

Each is enclosed in a classy purple packaging with ornate brocade prints.

Satin Finish, Sweet Scent

Each leaves a satin finish, which isn’t too bold nor too bland. Hence, I made a swatch here (no flash). (more…)