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  Hey, Beautiful! I have five new Colourpop Lippie Products for this post. I also have more makeup product reviews coming up and I hope you tune in for the other September additions I've added to my stash.

  I've been waiting for these shades for so long and Ms. Crystal Fernandez was kind enough to accommodate my requests. Her shop, mommyfindsdavao, is a personal fave of mine and I have been getting most of my hauls from her physical shop in Abreeza Cube, Davao. They ship goodies outside of Davao too, in case you want to place an order for your next haul. 

  So here's what I have for you today :)



   The four new shades I got were More Better, Highball, Instigator, and Succulent. I also got the Lippie Primer, which I admit to being initially skeptical of. I thought it was just another lip balm but after using it, I found that it actually improved the lipstick application and helped keep the colors more vibrant than the ordinary lip balms I used.

  More Better is a sexy, deep wine colored red. It goes on beautifully and of all the Ultramattes I own, this was the easiest one to put on. It's a matte but doesn't feel as drying as the others I've tried. Highball is a bright and fun magenta that pretty much falls under the typical Colourpop consistency. It glides on with relative ease, dries quickly and the finish is a true matte. Succulent is a striking red lippy that has coral undertones. It is the first lippie I've tried from Colourpop that was a bit difficult to work with. The shade is beautiful but the formula was so dry, patchy, and streaky on my lips. It took me five tries to get it right. It frustrated me a little but I just had to try it out for this post. However, that being said, I am still going to try and make it work for future motds. Even if it means mixing it with other shades to make it more wearable. Instigator is a lovely matte peach that's charming and neutral. The soft shade gives off a romantic and sweet vibe that is subtle and flattering for most skin tones.




     One thing to remember when purchasing Ultramattes is that you may not always get the same experience with each lippie so don't lose your head thinking you got duped into buying fake product. Formulas for batches and shades vary and change, and some even react differently to a person's body chemistry.  At least that's what I've read about it so far. If you browse about it online, a lot of users have reported inconsistencies in the formula for certain shades. I've personally had similar experience even with premium brands so I don't really think of this as a deal breaker. I've been trying to get MAC's Candy Yum Yum to work for me but I've only been able to wear it when I mix it with other lippies. It looks streaky on me despite it's beautiful color. It looks great on my cousin, though. For me, these little bumps are just part of the makeup experience and with Colourpop's affordable price, it's not going to stop me from collecting the brand's many interesting shades. 

  I'm going to keep this review short and sweet. I hope you found this post helpful for your next Colourpop purchase. Please remember that this post is based on my personal experience with these shades and that I believe it is entirely possible for you to have a different experience from what I've posted. That's totally cool and wonderful. Keep on being the fabulous diva that you are and may the glam always be with you! :)
  
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  Hello, Beautiful! I just want to share my BeautyMNL experience with you. I was handpicked to give the site a test run and I jumped at the chance to score some brand new beauty items while learning how transactions with the site worked. I've heard about Beauty MNL before but haven't availed of their services mainly because I was used to buying from IG sellers and physical stores, not shop sites. I initially thought it would be tricky, but it's actually more straightforward than I thought.

  After accessing BeautyMNL, I immediately noticed how organized they've put together their site. If you have a particular brand or product in mind, they actually make it easy for you to locate the item. I love the fact that they have product reviews from buyers because I can find out about the product right there and then without having to go through so many outside the site. I personally like reading reviews because they are personal experiences with the product and not promotional descriptions that often just give you its pros and often just gloss over the cons.

  Having just received a big makeup haul from my parents, I decided to order beauty tools for this site's haul. Being a fan of Morphe Brushes, I browsed the shop for a blending brush and found the  Morphe M519 . They sell other Morphe brushes on the site too which, quite frankly, has guaranteed a future visit from me for their Morphe M438 once they've restocked it. My next item was the Swan Egg Blender. I'm looking for a generic dupe for the egg sponge I use for my concealer so I really hope it works out. The last item I ordered was the Biore Cleansing Oil Cotton Sheets which you can get here: Biore Cleansing Oil Sheets. I've always been curious about this product but never really got the chance to buy them until I came across the product on Beauty MNL. I really love Biore's Micellar Water, so I have a feeling that I'm going to enjoy these sheets as well. I can't wait to try them on my eyeshadow and mascara laden MOTDs.

  Payment and checkout was a breeze as it was easy to understand and the site showed you the breakdown of your order. Another thing I liked? Their wide selection of beauty products as well as the discounts and fabulous deals on selected items. They also indicate product availability so it eliminates having to bother anybody to ask if they have stuff on stock.

  My Order was shipped on September 9 and it arrived today, which is the 12th. This is often the case for provincial deliveries and I often get my packages from Manila-based sellers in 3-5 days.




  I just love the packaging. Its resealable bag looks neat and keeps the products safely inside. It also contains the delivery receipt that shows you what you ordered. I appreciate this extra step because you actually have your purchases on paper and you don't have to pop open your email to check your invoice in case you've forgotten about the products you're supposed to get. The fact that they've chosen to use packaging with the site's name makes it seem all the more professional. Often, I just get my products bundled in generic cellophane and bubble wrap.


  These are my much-awaited ordered products and I just can't wait to try them out on my next MOTD. Inside the resealable bag, they came protected in bubble wrap and I got them in pristine condition. Can I just say that the blending brush feels so soft? I've been brushing it acros my wrist since I got it. I'm just so happy that I finally have a site to get my Morphe brushes from.


  I also got the TRESemme shampoo and conditioner samples and the St. Ives Apricot Scrub for free and for me, gifts like these are ALWAYS a plus. I wish more companies did this. It gives you a chance to try new products and really just makes you more inclined to continue ordering from these sellers.

  My overall BeautyMNL experience was great and I can't wait for my next beauty haul from their site. I'm already waiting for an update for the Morphe M438 and will definitely try out more products from their site. I definitely recommend this shop for those looking for fabulous beauty finds.

 But wait, my pretties! There's more! BeautyMNL wants to let you in on all the glam fun. For those who love taking selfies, you can join the site's #selfieMNL contest and get a chance to win a Printster polaroid of your gorgeous face and a PHP200 BeautyMNL GC. Simply click here for details of the contest. 

  Thanks for taking the time to drop by my blog. May the glam be with you!  :)





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