Sooo Into....In2It

Yes, I am sooo into In2It.  It started with these lippies.

I was looking for an orange lippie for the longest time.  Ten years or so ago, someone gave me an orange Avon lippie.  It was matte and really orange.  Not very popular then but I always got alot of compliments when I wore it.  The thing prolly got discontinued.  I never found any lippie close to that Avon shade I came to love.  Always, when I'm at Watson's I still check out if they have something orange I'd like.  And alas, one day the SA gave me Orange Pepper.

Twas love at first sight.  Even when I haven't swatched it yet.  The color was radiant and glaringly orange.  i thought it was sooo pretty.  And I was not mistaken.

The color payoff was truly impressive.  And since this belongs to their long-wear range, the color lingers for up to four hours.  Yes, it does survive eating and drinking with very minimal fading.  Which is what led me to asking me for their next popular shade:  Pink Alarm.

I'll let the pictures do the talking now.  Each is swatched just once.

Bright Pink vis-a-vis Bringht Orange

Chic stainless case embellished with lace/swirly pattern.

The color on the tube is exactly as is when swatched.

See? Ahh-mazing color pay-off aren't they?

What I like About:

• Very pigmented.
• Affordable (costs around PhP379(approx) each )
• Moisturizing (label says its a "moisture intense lipstick")
• No fragrance
• UVB protection, SPF 15
• Long lasting (up to 4-6hrs)
• Buildable (and since its moisturizing, i can easily make it matte by blotting it off with a tissue)
• Doesn't smudge or budge

What I don't like:

• Limited colors (not more than ten) so I don't intend to try out the other colors anymore since I don't find them pretty for my liking anyways. =)

Proofs of my being soo into In2It to follow in my coming posts. I'll talk to you then. =)

Hearting HBC!

One thing I like everytime I go to HBC is the possibility of finding something that would tickle my fancy.  And this particular visit was no exception.  Why?  Because my purchase came with a freebie!

Here's what I bought (freebie included):

(L-R) Eye-Lash Kit; Soleil l/s in Peach Ibiza, Eye Pencils in Dark Brown, and Age Defense Concealer in #2

Top: Eyebrow Pencil in Brown (PhP55); bottom: Kohl Eyeliner in Brown (PhP105)

PhP109 (approx.)

Taken under Daylight, no flash

Swatch with flash under daylight

Without flash

Taken Indoors, daylight, without flash

indoors with flash

And here's the freebie (which I doubt I'll ever use) they gave me:

(L-R) Dip Liner, Faux Lashes in regular and fancy, a mounting guide (where you're supposed to apply glue in which to mount the lashes first before you put them on), and a lash holder (that you use to pick up the lash from the mount to put on your lids)

At the back of the box is a seemingly easy application guide.

What I Like:

• About the lipstick: well-moisturized, glides easily, somewhat yummy, color goes with just about anything.
• The concealer (which I forgot to shoot apart): blends with my skintone, has a very mild smell that vanishes right away, does a good job covering up minor flaws, lasts up to six hours!
• The eyebrow pencil: very nice texture, the color goes well with my complexion and haircolor, blends well with my brows.  I have yet to try the Kohl liner.
• The Lash Kit:  The lashes by themselves are great. I didn't have to cut 'em to fit my eyes.  The fancy lash can be pretty trendy for someone younger perhaps (not for a 30something like me =).  The holder and mount did a good job of helping a newbie false-lash user like me. 

What I did not Like:

• About the lipstick: seemed somewhat frosted of which I am not much of a fan.  Otherwise, it was okay.
• The concealer: works for me so I've no qualms about it.  Afterall, it's my 3rd tube. ;-)
• Eyebrow Pencil: works for me too. No complaints.
• The Lash Kit:  since I got it for free, I can't really complain. :P

Doesn't it feel good to get something for free especially when you least expect it?  Oh heavens!  I <3 you Hortaleza!  Mmmmuah!

I Do Aido!

I met these two lovelies and I was flabbergasted!  Heheh..

Oh, I drooled.. Over-reacting? Maybe.  But the culprit that got me ecstatic are these:

 They are so tiny they can fit even a a tiny coin pouch. Hence, they are very discreet.  But that's not just what convinced me to get' em..  Here's how they look.

This is shade number 12. Looks somewhat pink and peachy, very light and sheer but since the color is buildable, a coupla swipes can turn out like this.

And shade number 11.  Contrary to how it turns out in the picture, its not a bold red.  Its somewhat subdued and very wearable.

Why I like it:

• Moisturizing (although I'm originally a fan of matte colors)
• Beautiful, buildable shade
• No weird scent 
• Very smooth texture
• Savvy packaging
• Tiny size can make it very discreet

What I don't like:

• Limited choice of colors
• Doesn't last very long (but honestly, not complaining! =)

Will I buy Again:
        Certainly! =)

On shade#12, natural lighting without flash.

Of the two, I like shade #12 better.  I feel it suits me well and can definitely be anyone's pick.  But hey, that's not the best part yet.  The reason why I am actually saying "I do" to Aido is this...

Yup! You read that right. Heheh! TWENTY-FIVE PESOS! And they're not even on sale!  Witwew! I do <3 you Aido! Very, very much!