APIVITA Lip Care with Propolis Review

Hello, dear readers.

It’s been awhile since the last decent blog update. I apologise, but a lot of things were going on and I simply couldn’t find time to update.

Today, I’ll review Apivita lip balm. I’ve bought it several weeks ago. I was in a desperate need of a lip balm (up to then I used lipstick, but then you can’t wear lipstick at night) and Apivita seemed like a convenient choice.

The balm doesn’t feel too waxy – since it contains beeswax, I was afraid that I’ll have problems with difficult application, but it goes on smoothly. It has a dusty coconut scent – not something I’m fan of, but I can tolerate it.

As for the care, it really nourishes my lips, especially during night. It doesn’t disappear quickly, so sometimes when I wake up, I can still feel that there’s some balm left on the lips after all night sleep.

Quality wise, it is a good product for an affordable $10 (contains 4.4 grams of product).

The only issue I have is the packaging. It literary feels like it is going to fall apart in my hands. It feels super cheap and of bad quality.

The repurchase of this (or some other lip balm from Apivita line) depends on how well will the packaging hold. I don’t expose it to any extreme condition – it simply sits on my table, so I don’t expect much problems, but you can never be sure.

CHANEL Rouge Coco Shine #56 Chance Review and Swatch

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine is Chanel’s version of tinted lipbalm/moisturizing lipstick. It retails for 30 euros for 3 grams.

So far, I only have shade #56 Chance (a light, but bright pink colour).

As for the texture, Rogue Coco Shine has a light, almost watery texture which melts easily. On the lips it looks glossy. It is very moisturizing, but staying power isn’t impressive. I’m lucky if I can get 2 hours of wear.

The lipstick/lipbalm applies smoothly, it doesn’t emphasize the dryness of the lips and it doesn’t settle into liplines.

The colour, even though is very bright, it is extremely sheer. You can get a bit stronger colour with piling the lipstick on, but because of its texture, if you put too much, it might bleed out of the lips.

This is a decent moisturizing lipstick, but I’m not sure that it is the best value for price. It seems I will spend it pretty quickly (I’ve only wore it for a week, and almost 3milimeters of lipstick bullet are already gone).

Overall impression:

Sisley haul + Project 10 Pans Update #3

It’s been a long time since my last Project 10 Pans update. I have finally spent more product, so when I count in 2 extra spent products from update #1, 3 products form update #2 and eight products featured in today’s update, I feel like I deserve a reward.

DECLEOR Aroma Solutions Nutri-Smoothing Lipstick Review

Decleor Nutri-Smoothing lipstick is a lipbalm which promises perfectly nourished and smoothed lips. The packaging contains 4 grams, which in my country retail for cca $18.

I’ve been avoiding lip balms for a very long time, because every time I’d use one, it would work for a couple of days and after I would need to use it more and more, because the balm would stop working. So far, Decleor Nutri-Smoothing Lipstick  is the only lipbalm that I have used for a longer period of time (over a year) and it is still as good as it was at the beginning.

The consistency of this lipbalm is a bit unusual – it is very waxy and the scent reminds me of one lipbalm I have used when I was little. The scent might bother some people as it doesn’t disappear immediately upon the application. Also, the lipbalm has a slightly sweet taste. I don’t know if many would feel it, but I’m very sensitive to sweet, so I can.

The balm is waxy and it will create a coating over lips. Because of its waxiness, sometimes the balm might be a bit too hard to apply. I usually apply a thicker coat of it only before going to sleep and a bit of the balm is still on the lips in the morning. Since it is waxy, even if I apply it during the day, it will stay on the lips much longer than the average lipbalm.

The lips are completely moisturized and they stay that way during the whole day.

Even thought this is pricey investment, I think it is be worth the money. For me, it has lasted for a year (applying it once or twice per day).

Overall:

GUERLAIN Kiss Kiss Baby #261 Rosy Nude Review and Swatch

I’ve already written a review of Guerlain Kiss Kiss Baby lipstick/lipbalm in Crystal Nude. The lipstick retails for $31 (3,4gr/0,12oz).

Today, I’ll review another two shades: #261 Rosy Nude and #262 Cherry Summer (the last one was a limited edition shade for Guerlain Summer 2010 collection).

Rosy Nude is a muted medium dark pink. It is not completely sheer and it has a surprisingly good pigmentation for a tinted lipbalm. It definitely lightens and colours my pigmented lips.

Cherry Summer is a bright pinkish coral. It is also surprisingly pigmented and very bright, even on my red lips.

Both shades have a tiny micro shimmer, which doesn’t show up on the lips.

Kiss Kiss Baby Lipstick (although I consider it a tinted lip-balm) is very moisturizing and contains SPF 10. Both balms have the typical Guerlain scent which doesn’t bother me.

This lipstick/lipbalm will last me for a very long time, because only a light swipe is enough to give moisture and this means that I won’t go through it as fast as I did through Kiss Kiss Stick Gloss.

Overall:

GUERLAIN Kiss Kiss Baby #200 Crystal Nude Review

Guerlain Kiss Kiss Baby is probably the most expensive lip-balm I have ever bought. It retails for $31 (3.4 grams/0.12oz). Besides Crystal Nude, I also have Rosy Nude and Cherry Summer (LE for Summer 2010).

Crystal Nude is a white-coloured lip balm. I have thought that it will be completely transparent, but when I apply it, it lightens the  natural colour of my lips a bit. The lip balm contains tiny shimmer – which is not obvious, but it gives the lips wet look.

The balm is very moisturizing and it contains SPF 10. Like all Guerlain lip product, the balm is scented, but it doesn’t bother me.

I am also very happy to notice that when I use Kiss Kiss Baby, a little is necessary, so I won’t spend it as fast as Kiss Kiss Stick Gloss.

Overall impression:

 

Kiss Kiss Baby Crystal Nude Swatch:

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Kiss Kiss Baby Crystal Nude on the lips:

GUERLAIN Holiday Haul

Guerlain Holiday 2010 collection came a bit late in my country, and I wasn’t sure if I’ll purchase anything. The promo pictures seemed nice, but since I’ve been on a vacation, I didn’t have the time to test everything.

Finally, yesterday, I’ve picked the eyeshadow quad and the meteorites. I’ve also decided to get a lip-balm, so I’ve picked Kiss Kiss Baby.

This is the list of the stuff I’ve purchased:

Guerlain Ombre 4 Eclats #410 Velours d’Or (7,2gr for $59)

Meteorites Illuminating Powder Perles d”Or (30gr for $56)

Kiss Kiss Baby in #200 Crystal Nude ($31)

I know that holiday collection is almost passe, but since it is still available, the reviews will follow soon, so that those still indecisive may pick something up.