Product Spotlight: MAC Pink Nouveau

I need not describe MAC Pink Nouveau in details. Why? For me, there's only one description to this candy pink lippie: My Holy Grail Pink Lipstick.

I was hesitant to buy a tube at first because I still think that a thousand bucks for a lippie is impractical, especially if I will not wear it everyday. In my search for the perfect dupe, I have spent more than a thousand moolah, and yet failed to find the exact dupe (in shade and texture). So, I somehow regret not buying one afterall. 

And so I thought I will not wear it everyday. But I was wrong. It became by ever reliable pink lippie. If I am stressed, I would always say, "I need my power lipstick!". And by that I mean "I need my MAC Pink Nouveau!".

I love MAC's lipsticks in satin finish because the color payoff is excellent sans the flat and drying effect of the matte ones.

Lesson learned: It is not that bad to follow your impulse at times. =)

NARS Semi Matte Lipstick in Schiap

Still part of my Hollywood look, I passed by Lara’s counter yesterday and was originally planning to get NARS Roman Holiday Velvet Matte Lip Pencil. But since it is out of stock, the ever chikadora Lara recommended NARS Schiap instead. It was so scary when you see it on display because this is a very hot pink lipstick, just like Barbie’s lips. But when Lara taught me how to make it more sophisticated when applied, i did not pass the chance to grab one. Lara dabbed NARS Schiap on my lips and smudge it using Turkish Delight lip gloss. He then showed me the resemblance of Schiap + Turkish Delight combo and Roman Holiday as he put Roman Holiday on my bottom lips. And believe me, they really look the same! Plus, since it is semi-matte, the staying power is better than Roman Holiday which has a sheer formula. Lara, dear, you are an angel that brings color to our lips and cheeks!!!

Of course, he gave me a cream eyeshadow in Nomad and 2 tunes of the firming foundation in Santa Fe. I also road tested NARS Gilda blush and will sure get this one before the end of this year. Next lippie project: Jungle Red or Cruella? Lara, help!