My New Photo Blog is Up and Running!

Just started my new photo blog of my adventures in the neighborhood of unknown..hahaha!

so, if you have time, you're welcome to visit my photo blog.

http://vivid-contrast.blogspot.com/

For learning photographers, pros, or anyone who knows things about photography and art, tips, advice and constructive criticism are always welcome in my blog, so that I could learn from my mistakes or we could learn together! (^_^)...but I will not tolerate insults, sorry! hehehe!

First Haul/Review/Swatch of 2011: Maybelline Water Shine Pure Lipstick in C22

Just bought this lipstick yesterday out of curiosity. I think I'm falling in love with Maybelline lipsticks. That being said, I think it would be a bad idea to collect everything since I still have tons of lipstick that I haven't finished up...I admit I'm a lipstick addict..hahaha!

On with my first haul/review/swatch - Maybelline Water Shine Pure w/ Natural Water + Minerals.

First of all, when did water become synthetic? really weird. Anyway, this lipstick is a far cry from my usual very pigmented lipsticks because it has a thinner consistency than the usual lipstick and has the appearance of a lipgloss finish, but is more pigmented than the usual lipgloss.

Unfortunately, this Water Shine Pure line is only labelled by an alphabet code and number code. I don't blame them, creating an original label for each lipstick is really hard nowadays especially when there are tons of lipsticks out there in the market.

Eventhough their packaging is made of plastic, it still looks sleek. I prefer this packaging than that of their Colorsensational Moisture Extreme line (which I've recently found out that it is an exclusively sold only here in Asia)

 Natural light:

This is the most orange-y lipstick that I could find in the whole Maybelline lipstick range. I think they should create more variety of orange-y lipstick instead of always making pink of almost the same shades...I get it, they are a pro in making fantastic pink and red shades, but how about orange? hehehe!

W/ flash:

In the tube, it looks like a light orange with fine shimmers in it.

Swatches:

 Natural light:

but, when applied on the lips, it only gives it a nice lipgloss-y sheen that is very wearable for everyday.

Comments:

Pros:

- affordable only P299.00 (Next time, I will wait for it to go on sale so I could purchase it for a cheaper price.)

- I find that all shades of this line is very wearable for daytime.

- does not have any scent.

- thinner consistency than the usual lipstick

- more pigmented than the usual lipgloss.

- pigmentation is buidable, but only up to medium coverage.

- more moisturizing compared to the Colorsensational Moisture Extreme lipsticks.

- surprisingly brightens up my sallow skin, making it more alive.

Cons:

- color wears off easily, up to 2 hours max w/o eating or drinking, so you have to re-apply through out the day which I don't mind doing.

Am I going to purchase more?

 yep! but only when they are on sale so I could buy it at a cheaper price.

A New Blog Soon...Need your suggestions...Blabber some more...

Yep, I said it! I'm planning on creating a new blog for one of my favorite hobbies besides makeup and skincare...it's more on photography (well, random amateur photos only...no need to expect a pro work...I don't even have a DSLR...hahaha!), some of my doodle art, and some crazy, random thoughts and ideas that might inspire me to write it in my new blog.

I was just wondering what blog site is best to use if I want to post more photos? (e.g. wordpress, blogger, etc.)

I hope ya'll visit my new blog once it's up...you don't have to follow if you don't want to...just visit...because I'm proud to show off my masterpiece...hahahahahaha!!

Why would I create a new blog just for this?

...Because I'm doing myself a favor before it's too late.

Yes, I am following my heart starting this year and I think this would be a good outlet for an amateur like me to improve and learn on what I have been loving to do since I was very young. I will try to learn by self-study and learning from other people's experience first before I plan to pursue a formal study on what category of "art" I would like to concentrate more on.

...Am I too old for this? Am I too late to study?

I'm feeling my life would be one heck of a roller coaster ride once I've made up my mind to go serious on this hobby. God help me.

Review/Swatch: Maybelline Colorsensational Moisture Extreme Lipcolor in Soft Azallea

Yes, another Maybelline lipstick with a very long name...why do they create long names for lipsticks is still a mystery to me. Fortunately, with their long name comes a wide range of colors and finishes for a good quality drugstore lipstick.

This was actually one of the "impulse" purchase that I've mentioned in my past post when there was one time that SM Northedsa was having a one-day weekday sale that I think, not many people knew about...including me. Fortunately, my sister-in-law and I were there and of course, we got a little crazy with almost everything..hehehe!

At that time, Maybelline was having a 30% off on all items so, I grabbed the opportunity to try their lipstick which I have always been planning on trying anyway and I bought this:

Maybelline Colorsensational Moisture Extreme Lipstick in Soft Azallea

This was the first lipstick that caught my attention at that time...I guess you could say, it was "love at first sight" hahaha! Surprisingly, I haven't seen any reviews or swatches of this lipstick. It's quite disappointing that people would pass up on this beautiful lipstick color.

Natural light:

As you can see, this looks like a bright rose pink w/ a hint of berry...and no, it's not fuschia pink.

 W/ flash:

Comment:

Pros:

- it is a cream finish

- quite moisturizing, but you still need to apply lipbalm before the lipstick for smoother application.

- staying power is amazing!

- pigmentation is great!

- stains the lips which will look like you only applied a lipstain and honestly, it still looks great.

- from my experience, this shade brightens my face, making it look more alive!

- smells good...like watermelon.

- glides on smoothly.

- affordable, especially if you buy maybelline products during sales...I bought this for P209.30 only

Cons:

-none!!!

Natural light:

sorry for the crappy photo. 

w/ flash:

Note: if you apply this lipstick straight from the tube, you will get the full effect of the pigmentation it gives. So if you want to get a sheer wash (like a lipstain look), apply a small amount of lipcolor on your lips, then dab and spread the lipcolor with your finger. 

 ...Yes! I will re-purchase this lipstick again and I will try more shades soon!!!