Rave: Maybelline Smooth Color and Care in Strawberry

Just lately, I decided to take a break from using lipsticks simply because my lips needed a break from ALL the stuff I've been putting on it. I'm the kind of person who can't stick to one shade of lipstick/brand for too long so basically my lipwear is in a constant state of flux. I always want to try out new shades and I probably won't stop until I find my HG lipstick! Haha! So you'll know where to find me when I'm in the mall! Hehe. Well anyway, I have always preferred matte ones over lip tints (which I believe is even more drying when used alone) or balms, just because of its staying power, and unfortunately,  it has finally taken its toll on my lips. Lately, I always wake up to a dry, chapped lips, even though I make it a point to exfoliate regularly. (sniff sniff)

So I decided to try Maybelline's Smooth Color & Care Tinted Lipbalm in Strawberry. Whoa that was mouthful! So anyways, Maybelline has been around for far too long, so they became one of my trusted drugstore brands. I have used their 8-1 BB cream (liquid), their AngelFit blush on and lipbalms (Red & Peach Blossom if I remember correctly), and so far, I have had satisfactory results. So when it comes to lip care, I always come running back to Maybeline. When I bought this last week, I was honestly torn between the Baby Lips and this, but then I realized the latter does not have a tint to it, so I opted for this one instead. But maybe I'll get the Baby Lips soon because I found it to be uber cuuute! Like its really meant to be in every girl's make-up bag!

Notice how its almost the size of my pinkie! Cute huh! :)

Swatch:

Le barelips:

And Ta-daaa!

JEM'S thoughts:

Obviously, I love this! My lips are beginning to look better than last week. I also love the color -- not too bold nor too pale, JUST RIGHT! As for the staying power, well, this is probably expected of any lipbalms out there. They're not exactly long-wearing but then again, its something I don't mind because re-applying it is as easy as 123! And for its price? Definitely a steal!

You can get a hold of this baby right here at Maybelline counters in all SM department stores nationwide. And there are supermarkets carrying this too so you might want to check out your local Supermarket for this :) Super affordable at 89php! (2.14 USD)

How about you? Have you tried this one yet? Do share if you have!

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As always...
JEM