October 2, 2012

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!

Thank you for reading my blog! See you on the next one!

As always...
JEM


15 comments:

  1. ah I want this know! We don't have it where I live! Where you are from hun?

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    1. Hi! Thank you so much for following back, means a lot. Yup, this product's amazing! I'm from the Philippines btw :)

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    2. oh nice, if you want to do a makeup swap (with brand new products) let me know! I'm in Greece right now, we have a couple of good local brands. But I'm going to the UK next month.

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    3. Oh that's a lovely idea! Let me know what products are good in the UK cos I'm not at all familiar with all of them except for some drugstore brands! What would you want from here if I may ask? :)

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    4. Well, are you looking for drugstore brands or high end? Because I know Barry M from drugstore you probably don't have it there. I don't know which high ends you don't have. Wanna talk through email and I'll show you a UK website so you can see the products. I'm looking for Banilla Co, Etude House, Tonymoly, Dolly Wink (Idk if you have that), HolikaHolika and such :) my email is bunnykisskawaii@gmail.com! (^-^)

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  2. Hi Jem!

    I love the natural rosy tint it gave your lips! I used to have this too, but I used it all up already. :D Maybelline has a new version of this I think you'll love. Tinted Baby Lips Lip Balm but with 3 shades similar to this one. I would have loved to buy it if I didn't have so many lip balms already. Haha :)

    Thanks for leaving your link over at my blog. I'm so happy to have found another good read. :D I followed your blog right away! Hope you can follow me back as well if you'd like. :)

    Helen
    http://luckycitrine.blogspot.com

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    1. Hello Ms. Helen! I love this product too! It provides my lips enough tint and most especially, moisture, which is my main concern as of now. I'm just happy it was able to aid my dry lips in just one week! Yes I've seen the Baby Lips around and will definitely get one one of these days! They're super cute kasi eh!

      Anyways, thank you for following back, I really appreciate it! :)

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  3. Looks fantastic, and I love your blog! visit your sweet post and do comment my post , would be great to follow me back ! FOLLOW :) xx

    marcchanelette.blogspot.com

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    1. Hello there! Thank you for visiting my blog and following me! Sure, I'll check out your blog! :)

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  4. I often use lipbalm coz my lips often dry. haha!
    BTW, I'm having a giveaway. Win clothes and a satchel. Feel free to join. Open to all Philippine residents. :)

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    1. Hello! Sure, I'll check out your blog for that! Thanks for dropping by!

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  5. I love how you edited and posted your photos, they're unconventional :) I truly enjoyed walking through your blog :) I just followed you! Hope you can visit my blog and follow me too :) Thank you and more power to you!

    XOXO

    www.MusingsofaMakeupMaven.com (http://sabshernandez.blogspot.com)

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    1. Thank you so much Sabs! I appreciate it you saying that! Thanks and I will surely check out your blog! :)

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  6. Great review. I should try it.
    I nominated you on the Liebter Award. Have fun!
    http://favecollections.blogspot.com/2012/10/liebster-award-nomination.html

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    1. Thank you! Yes you definitely should try it! Oh and thank you for doing that! You made my day! Will check out your blog for that, thanks again! :)

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