MeNow Oil-in-Gel Lipstick Remover

If you love makeup, I am 100% sure you have a long-lasting, and smudge proof lipstick in your kikay kit. I am also sure once or twice you found it difficult to remove your long lasting lipsticks and after removing it you feel your lips dry and all beaten up. Haha! Kasi ako ganun, I use to brush it with soft cloth or with my toothbrush. Until I discovered MeNow Oil-in-Gel Lipstick remover from the makers of Kissproof long lasting lipsticks. I am a fan of Kissproof lipstick,click here to see my previous review and swatches.

Ingredient: 

mineral oil, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, isododecane, hydrogenated styrene, blue 1, yellow 5, etc.

Descriptions:

This unique oil-based formula is effective, quick, and easy to use.

Just leave it on for 30 seconds to remove lipstick gently.

Aloe Vera extract provides hydrating and smoothing properties.

I am amazed by this Oil-in-Gel lipstick remover. Been having problems removing my kissproof lipstick kasi nga kissproof and long lasting. Mahirap tanggalin so I had to brush it to completely remove it, kaso it makes my lips dry naman huhu. Buti nalang I got this from the same maker of kissproof soft lipstick and it's amazingly effective, and quick. Completely removes my lipstick and leaves my lips soft. Yehey for this product. Hihi!:) will post more about it on the blog. #kissproof #lipstickremover #aloevera #lippies

A photo posted by Jho Tacorda (@thereyoujho) on Jul 5, 2016 at 9:37pm PDT

My thoughts on Menow Ultimate Oil-in-Gel Lipstick Remover: 

It's an amazing product. It literally removes the lipstick completely on the lips. The ingredients are also very safe and will not harm your lips. It also do not have any strong scent or stinging feeling on the lips. After using it, it leaves the lips soft and smooth. It is also non-messy and super easy to use. Here's a video of my amazing experience. Pardon my awkward face hihi.

Look how #MeNow Oil-in-Gel Lipstick remover works. Ndi ako maeunong magedit ng video kaya di ko nalagay na kelangan magwait ng 30 seconds before you wipe the remover. Super effective. Di masakit sa lips and does not have a strong scent. Okay din kasi with aloe vera. #pasensyanasavideo #pagwalangmagawa #longlastinglipstick #videooftheday #beauty #menow #kissproof #lisptickremover #likesforlikes #photooftheday #instadaily #makeup #lippies #red #vlog

A video posted by Jho Tacorda (@thereyoujho) on Jul 6, 2016 at 7:55pm PDT

Monomola Wow Long Lasting Lip Tattoo

Okay, so to be honest, I'm not really a lipstick person. It was only last year that I finally decided to try out more shades of lipsticks. I remember one of my student's telling me before to put on lipsticks too 'coz I really look pale. And so my journey started.. I realized how lipsticks make any look totally different just by the shade. It also has a big effect on how the makeup will be put together. So, expect to have more lipsticks review so I could finally find my holy grail on lipsticks.

Okay, so enough about my history, on the chopping board today for my lipstick review is:

Monomola Long Lasting Lip Color/Tattoo

Wow! Monomola lip tattoo!:) #monomola #liptattoo #rosepink #lipstick #lippies #beauty #makeup #lipcolor #lipstain #koreanmakeup

A photo posted by Jho Tacorda (@thereyoujho) on Jul 6, 2016 at 11:33pm PDT

This is not mine but my sister-in-law which she bought from Lazada. It is originally Php599 but is on sale for only Php175.00.

Product Description:
Monomola Wow Magic Long Lasting Lip Tattoo lasts for almost 24 hours! It acts as impermanent colour tattoo on your lips and does not smudge or gets erased for 24 hours long! Every woman's secret - the ultimate no-makeup weapon! Long lasting, hydrating and stay-put finish.

How to Use: Apply the Lip Tattoo thickly over your lips and wait for 10-15 minutes until it completely dries up and remove the dried lip tattoo.

My thoughts on the Monomola wow Magic Long Lasting Lip Tattoo:

First time to use a liptint tattoo and I might say it is not for me. Messy and stains my teeth upon application. Will post more about it on the blog. The week has been productive for my makeup/lipstick reviews!:) #makeup #liptattoo #liptint #roadtest #photooftheday #instadaily #beauty #makeup #lipstick #monomola #longlasting

A photo posted by Jho Tacorda (@thereyoujho) on Jul 8, 2016 at 7:23am PDT

 I'm just so happy that I did not buy it. Buti nalang I have a kind hearted sister-in-law who let me test it first, because it really is very disappointing. I got excited to try it because I saw reviews of how you will peel it off and you'll have a long lasting smudge proof lipstick. It works like a lip tint so it really stays put on your lips thus making it look naturally your color.

What I did not like about it was that it was too messy, time consuming, and stains. It was messy because the consistency was too heavy and "malagkit". Upon putting it on, you would need about 20-25 minutes to wait so the lip color would stick to your lips. The problem with the waiting time is that nakakainip, plus nakakangalay. The color then ended up in my mouth and staining my teeth. Yucccckkkyyyy! Plus when I first applied it on my lip, medyo mahapdi siya. But not to the extent that I had to remove it immediately, I could bear with it. Then when I peeled off the lip tattoo, hindi pantay pantay yung kulay. There were some parts na dark yung shade and others na wala. It was true though that it was long lasting and difficult to remove because I had to use lipstick remover to fully erase it. It wasn't really the shade I was after and more so the experience. I do not have the time to always wait that long to put on lipstick and I really did not like how messy it was to put on.

Have you ever tried to use Monomola Wow Long Lasting Lip Tattoo? Do you have any tips for me so I can maybe try it again?:)

Beauty Review:MeNow Kiss proof Soft Lipsticks

Hello! So for my first post as soon as I announced the blog site's changes is a make up review. Been really shy about posting beauty reviews because I always feel awkward when I do selfies and product shoots but what the heck, I just want to share some of my cheap finds with you all. Hopefully, it can help you find the right product for you!:) hihi! Wishfully thinking, of course. So anyway, there has been a raved in our office about the MeNow Kissproof Soft Lipsticks.

I first got my two MeNow Kissproof Soft Lipsticks last December 2015 after seeing It's me Mamanee tried its long lasting and smudge proof effect. I was really in search of a lipstick that will stay a lot longer on my lips cause I have a tendency to smudge or "eat" it leaving me with my pale looking lips. You don't know how many times people thought I was dizzy because of my pale skin. Anyway, the first two lippies I got was #15 and #16.

And I finally got these much raved about #menowkissprooflipstick. So excited to use it! Will do a roadtest tomorrow and let you in if it is really kissproof on the blog soon!;) #beautyblogging #makeup #affordablefinds #menow #lipstick #longlasting

A photo posted by Jho Tacorda (@thereyoujho) on Dec 29, 2015 at 6:31am PST

15 & 16 of #Menowkissproof Lipstick. Bought these at @popculture_trinoma, so many great finds there!:) #beautyfinds #makeup #lipstick #bbloggers #photooftheday #instadaily #longlasting

A photo posted by Jho Tacorda (@thereyoujho) on Dec 29, 2015 at 6:46am PST

MeNow Kiss Proof Soft Lipsticks is made in China and it promises a long lasting, smudge and kissproof matte soft lipsticks. It also states in its box that it hydrates the lips.

Here are my swatches:

MeNow Kissproof Lipstick #16. I look really pale without lippies and I love how MeNow is super long lasting!;) #beautyblogging #makeup #makeupfinds #menowkissproofph #menowkissprooflipstick #Menow

A photo posted by Jho Tacorda (@thereyoujho) on Dec 30, 2015 at 5:45pm PST

Then I got two more MeNow Kiss Proof which are numbers 6, 1 and 13. I am not so much into reds so I gave up number 16 and stuck to my favorite number 15. I always wear number 15 when I teach and its really a great help cause I don't need to retouch over and over in between classes. It keeps me from looking pale but gives off just a nude fresh look.

This is number 15 and what I wore during the Goldilocks Birthday Caravan at Enchanted Kingdom.

 My current favorite is number 6 because it fits my lips natural color. I am not as confident to wear red lipsticks so number 6 is just the right color. Not so much nude, but not so red too. (gets nyo ba yun?) haha!:)

Looks really natural and fresh. Mukha naman akong buhay diba hihi!:) 

For some of the red lines of MeNow Kissproof, I tried number 1 and 13.

MeNow Kiss Proof #1

MeNow Kiss Proof #13

My thoughts on number 1 and 13: Number 1 is like the color of aratiles. If you're a Filipino I think you'll know what that is. It's a shiny red lips with like glittery color to it. Its redness is also not as loud and it comes close to a maroon shade of red. Number 13, on the other hand,  is perfect for night outs and events. You would really stand out while wearing it while downplaying your eye make up. I like that its matte and it really hightlights the shape of my lips. I am just not a red lipstick wearer but I think I can pull this off for a special occassion.

These are the swatches, haha sorry I take #awkwardselfies but I hope it gives you an idea on how it looks on fair complexion like mine. 

General thoughts on MeNow Kiss Proof Soft Lipsticks:

• A must try and must have for every girl
• Any age can find the perfect shade for them
• Long lasting
• Smudge Proof
• Dries quickly
• Kiss Proof!
• Affordable

Tips on using MeNow Kiss Proof Soft Lipstick:

• Put it on horizontally on your lips so you can cover your entire lips evenly. 
• Matte lipsticks have a tendency to dry your lips so make sure to prep it up with balm or use balm after using MeNow Kissproof
•  MeNow Kissproof isn't retractbale as it may seem so it needs a sharpener. 
• Do not put on too many layers of the lipstick because it has a tendency to cake or solidify. 
• Let the lippies dry first before testing its smudge and kiss proof feature.

That's it, I am hoping to get hold of more kissproof lipsticks, if my budget permits so I would update this for you too! If you have tried MeNow Kiss Proof soft lipstick what would you recommend me to get hold of next? Thanks, and hoping to hear your suggestions!:) 

Finding the Perfect Red: Red Lipstick Brands' Review

I am not a lipstick person, or should I say I don't like looking like I am wearing one. I have always stayed on the nude or natural lipstick color that is closer to my lips.

Just recently, after cleaning up my make up stash I found a lot of red lipsticks. I have about 6 and all were given by friends and families. I got generous loved ones really!!;) 

 It was also timely as I have finished reading Liz Uy's Stylized book and she wrote something about finding the perfect lipstick as an accessory to an entire get up. That is what prompted me to find my perfect red. 

Here are the brands on review: 

ELF in Fearless

Bite in Cranberry

Color Collection in Bella

Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Tinted Lip Sheen

Revlon Just Bitten lipbalm in Romantique

Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain+balm in Twilight

So three of it are lipstick while three o it are lipbalms and tint. Here is the swatch of each lippies in the same order above. 

I only did one swipe for the five products except for Victoria's secret as it needed more layer so it could be seen on my skin. The next swatch is to test its water resistant ability. I washed my arm with water and see which ones stayed longer. 

Revlon Lip Tint and Balm and Bite were the two products that stayed the longest even with water. I also used washcloth on it but it still stayed. Now I know which ones to bring to the beach or a pool party!;) 

Here are the swatch I did on my lips next: 

For a better comparison, here's a chart of my swatch: 

My verdict: 

As I don't really like loud lipsticks and wearing a red one is a challenge for me, I'll go for Victoria's Secret Beauty Crush Tinted Lip Sheen because it's moisturizing, glides smoothly on my lips, has a little shine, and is not as bright as the other brands.

2nd is Bite. It is a Canada brand and I like how its redness is not harsh nor too sweet. I don't like too dark red but its color is just enough to compliment my skin.

3rd is Revlon Just Bitten Lip Balm. I like its minty taste and I love that I only need to put on one layer and it stick really well. The balm also makes it moisturizing on my lips. 

4th Revlon Lip tint and Balm. I like how I can wear it during night events and that it looks elegant on me. The balm is also an added plus as it keeps my lips soft eventhough the color stays for a long time.

5th Color Collection. The color of the lipstick on the tube is a little deceiving. When I saw it I though it was a soft red, but it turned out to be really red. I also sisnt like that I had to layer it a lot of times on my lips just so it would be obvious.

6th ELF. This was my first red lippie and I think it is just too bright for my liking. I always get a remark that my lips is to red when I wear it. 

So generally I think I can start wearing red lippies and learn to wear as my accessory. Slowly maybe I can get used to wearing obvious lippies. 

Please share with me your favorite red lipstick and maybe I can try them too!;)