Product Review: Bobbie Cosmetics Lipsticks (Bobbie Lip Color)

Product Name: Bobbie Lip Color

Price: Php. 85

Place of Purchase: SM City Fairview – Watson’s

Where to Buy: Selected Ministop branches, Watsons, SM Department Store, Selected Robinson’s supermarkets

Hi, everyone!

My first trimester just ended recently, and for the past few days, I’ve been finishing up some blog entry drafts. This isn’t supposed to be my first post since my hiatus, buuuut…whatever. Anyway, I’m not in the mood to make an intro for this long overdue product review. Let’s just cut to the chase and jump into the review.

I’m sure a lot of you have heard of Bobbie Cosmetics by now, right? They are not so new in the market anymore; however, they recently released some new products to add to their collection. I have yet to get my hands on those. For now, let’s focus on a product you are probably familiar with in their product line: their lipsticks.

Ingredients:

 Polydecene, Euphorbia cerifera. Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ozokerite wax, Cera Alba, PVP/ Hexadecene copolymer, Copernicia cerifera (Carnauba) wax, Flavor, Butyrospermum Parkii, Propyl paraben, Butylated hydroxytoluene, Tocopherol. May contain (+/-) Cl 77891, Cl 15850:1, Cl 77491, Cl 77499, Cl 45410:2, Mica, Cl 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Cl 75470 (Carmine)

Packaging:

To be honest, the packaging sucks. It’s similar to the Wet n Wild Megalast lipsticks packaging or the old Careline lipsticks packaging. The problem here is that the plastic is very weak and breaks easily. I get that this is a cheap product, but I wouldn’t mind paying a little more in exchange of sturdier packaging.

L-R: Wet n Wild, Bobbie, Careline

Every single one of them has cracks. Sad.

Consistency:

It varies depending on the variant. They have some that are very thin and almost balm like. I didn’t pick those up. The ones I have are creamy and easy to glide on to the lips, except for Sugar Baby Kiss, which has a drier matte formula.

Finish/Texture:

It also varies. Some are glossy, some are cream/satin, and some are matte.

Shades:

Swatches under different lighting conditions
LIGHT and HEAVY swatches

LS-01 – This one was a little confusing. On the tube, it looked like a brown-toned nude. On the label (which I lost, hahaha), it said “Brown”. However, it turns out to be a light, brick red. It’s still a pretty colour. I wear this one the most.

LS-02 – Again, this one was confusing. On the tube, it looked like a shade that I would describe as MLBB. It also had “Brown” on the label. Turns out, it’s more of a rosy pink.

Top right: No flash
Bottom Right: With flash

Berry Sexy – This is a muted crème berry shade. Depending on the natural tone of your lips, the berry tone may or may not be obvious.

Top right: No flash
Bottom right: With flash

Sugar Baby Kiss – This is the matte one in my collection. It’s a medium pink with slight yellow undertone. It looks similar to Ever Bilena Matte lipstick in “Pink Flame”.

Top right: No flash
Bottom right: With flash

Parisian Pink – This is a very pigmented fuchsia colour. It looks similar to Fashion 21 Pink Obsession Lipstick in “Hot Diva”, Maybelline 5^th Avenue Fuchsia, Sephora R11, and many more, considering this is a pretty common shade. Anyway, if you love fuchsia, you need this one in your kikay kit.

Top right: No flash
Bottom right: With flash

Pigmentation:

Again, the pigmentation varies. They have sheer ones that are pretty much just like tinted lip balm. The ones I have are pigmented. Though, LS-01 and LS-02 needs some layering, they are still pretty pigmented. The darker shades have the most colour-payoff. The reds are pretty amazing!

Try LS-O6, Juicy Melon, and Stiletto red if you want highly pigmented warm colours. Personally, I didn’t buy those because I’m not fond of warm toned reds.

Scent:

The scent also depends on the lipstick you have. LS-01 and LS-02 both have a light, butterscotch type scent while the rest have a light, fruity, slightly play-doh-like scent. They smell okay, in my opinion. I just prefer unscented makeup.

Longevity:

These are not long-lasting lipsticks. Even the matte formula wears off quickly. That’s probably the main reason why I don’t wear these often. I prefer longwearing lipsticks because I rarely have time to touch up my lip colour. However, for the price, I really can’t complain. On me, these last about 2 hours (without eating or drinking). If you don’t mind reapplying every two hours, then, you can overlook this flaw. The darker shades do tend to leave a nice stain behind, though. 

Stain left behind by Parisian Pink

Repurchase?

I don't see why not. 

I won't give a straight "Yes" because honestly, I don't ever wear these often because I prefer long-lasting lipsticks. However, I'm willing to give it another go if they come up with a better formula or an interesting new shade. 

Recommendation:

I highly recommend these for lipstick lovers on a budget! :) 

Tips: 

• Swatch or test the products first before buying because some of them look different in the tube from what they look like on the skin/lips. 
• If you want your lip colour to last longer, use these steps:
  1) Apply.
  2) Blot.
  3) Apply another layer.
  4) (Optional) Lay a sheet of issue on your lips and dust powder on top of it. 

PROS:

• Affordable 
• Good colour selection
• Comfortable to wear 
• Good variety of textures, finishes, and pigmentation

CONS:

• Limited/selected availability in stores
• Weak packaging
• Poor staying power 

NEUTRAL:

• Lightly scented
• Leaves a stain 

Final Thoughts: 

For anyone who wants a cheap thrill that won’t sacrifice quality, let me tell you, Bobbie Cosmetics will be your friend.

Rating:

I'll give this a 4/5. I can overlook some of its flaws because really, the overall quality is really good for the price!

That's all for now!

Thanks for dropping by!

"Sometimes, the greatest joys need not be of the greatest price."

UPDATE: November - December Haul + FOTD

Are you feeling that chilly wind? I do. I can't believe it's already December! Time flies fast (even when you're not having fun, apparently). I've been busy again lately. Senior year is turning out to be more than just a roller coaster ride. It's the entire amusement park, actually. Anyway, let's get to the post, shall we?

Since I haven't updated for the entire month of November [Oops!], I'll be mentioning some items that I got last month in today's haul. 

Left: Bobbie Cosmetics lipsticks || Top: Maybelline Color Show lipstick in Plum Perfect ||
Centre: San San Champage Temptation Blush Mosaic || Right: Wet n Wild lipsticks ||
Ever Bilena Lip Pencil in Burgundy (not in photo)

Bobbie Cosmetics lipsticks
Date of Purchase: 20th of November, 2014

After watching Ms. Say Tioco Artillero's review of Bobbie Cosmetics products, I became intrigued. I saw a branch that sells Bobbie Cosmetics at Watsons in SM Fairview and I immediately picked up the lipsticks that I adored the most. I will post swatches and a review soon. [My favourite shades are definitely Berry Sexy and Parisian Pink] 

From left to right: WnW Megalast Lipstick in "Cherry Picking", WnW Megalast Lipstick in "Wine Room", WnW Silk Finish Lipstick in "Dark Wine"
Date of Purchase: 29th of November (Cherry Picking), 30th of October (Dark Wine), 7th of December (Wine Room)

Let me just say, Wet n Wild is my new FAVOURITE makeup brand when it comes to lipsticks! [PURE. LOVE. ] They are very affordable and have great quality. I don't know why I've been avoiding this brand for years. I wish I tried it out earlier. Both the Silk Finish and the Megalast line perform amazingly well. I really, really, REALLY want to get more shades. The annoying thing about WnW is that a lot of shades are unavailable in stores. :(

My WnW lipstick wishlist items are:

• WnW Silk Finish Lipstick in "Dark Pink Frost" 
• WnW Silk Finish Lipstick in "Black Orchid" (obtained)
• WnW Silk Finish Lipstick in "Just Garnet" 
• WnW Megalast Lipstick in "Bare it All" (obtained) 
• WnW Megalast Lipstick in "Stoplight Red" (obtained)
• WnW Megalast Lipstick in "In the Flesh" (obtained)
• WnW Megalast Lipstick in "Spiked with Rum" 
• WnW Megalast Lipstick in "Sandstorm"
• WnW Megalast Lipstick in "Cherry Bomb" (obtained)
• WnW Megalast Lipstick in "Sugar Plum Fairy" (obtained)
• WnW Megalast Lipstick in "Ravin Raisin" 
• WnW Megalast Lipstick in "Vamp it Up" (obtained)
• WnW Megalast Lipstick in "Smokin Hot Pink" 

*Sighs* So many lip colours, not enough lips... [Hahaha]

Maybelline Color Show Lipstick in "Plum Perfect"

I've already tried this lipstick before, but in a different shade. I first got this in the colour "True Toffee". I liked that shade, but I'm more of a dark lipstick lover. Besides, I don't have a lot of plums in my collection, so, this is a good start.

Ever Bilena Lip Pencil in "Burgundy" 

I don't have a lot of lipliners and I needed a new one, so, I just got this one to try it out. I think it's a reformulation of their old Pro Lip Liners. I might be wrong, though. I'm a bit disappointed this shade isn't really burgundy in colour. It's more of a pink; but, that's okay. 

San San Collection Champagne Temptation Blush Mosaic in "02 RSVPink"

This seems to be a new product line by San San. This collection carries face powder, eyeshadow, blush, and lipgloss. (I intend to buy the lipglosses) I haven't tried this out yet. I'll make a review on this.

For my FOTD, I had a simple makeup look with a little twist. I used silver eyeshadow to replace my usual beige or champagne coloured eyeshadow to pair with my neutral brown crease colour. I skipped the winged eyeliner and just curled my lashes, and applied mascara. I also opted to use brown eyeliner instead of black for this look. On the lips, I originally had a nude lipgloss from Fashion 21, but I changed my lip colour and used a WnW lipstick from the store which I swatched. Too bad, I can't remember the shade. :( 

I look like I have a tan due to my lighting. :P

Products Used:

Face
Céleteque moisturizer
Collection 2000 Longlasting 16 Hour concealer
Nichido Final Powder
Elf Blush and Bronzer Duo
San San Concealer in "01 Natural" (Used a a highlighter)

Eyes
James Cooper Jazzy Eyeshadow (silver shade)
San San Single Eyeshadow in "Deep Earth Brown"
Maybelline HyperCurl Mascara
Ever Bilena Color Pencil (brown)
Ever Bilena Perfect Eyebrow Pencil in "Dark Brown"

Lips
Fashion 21 Marble Lipgloss (nude shade) [this was discontinued :( ]
Wet n Wild lipstick (I swatched it on my lips and forgot the shade -_- )

Please, excuse my untidy brows and fine lines... :( 

That's it for my blog post for today. I'm itching to make some makeup tutorials for Christmas. I hope I can make it. Also, stay tuned for my upcoming November Favourites post! 

Thanks for dropping by! 

Haul: Shopping Spree at Fairview Terraces

I'm wearing my favourite casual top from Get Laud. It's suuuuuuuper comfy.

At last, I finally found time to update my blog. I have been very busy lately ( as always). Senior year is a lot more stressful that it seems. T^T Anyway, I'll cut to the chase already.

I'm not really a huge fan of shoes. I only have a few pairs that I've been using for years. I mostly spend money on makeup and clothes (clothes that look nearly the same, except for the fact that they come in different colours). You would seldom see me looking at shoes on display. However, I'm seriously running low on good shoes. After years of service, most of them have already given up on me. So, when I saw that Budget Fit has a sale, I immediately told myself that I needed to get a few pairs.

I went to Fairview Terraces with my mother to purchase some shoes for myself and for my sister. I got 4 pair while my sister got 3. I didn't really do the choosing. My mother has good taste in footwear, so, I let her do the picking while I did the fitting. I only chose one pair which I really fell in love with.

My bag of new shoes. :))

I just laid them over a towel and took the photo. :P
My sister's shoes are not included in the picture. 

Black shoes are an absolute must for me.

Mother got this for me because she knows I love red.

This style is not something I would pick out on my own, but it's a fun pair to try out. 

This is the pair that I picked out for myself. They're bigger than my shoe size, but I absolutely love them. :)

Aside from the shoes, I also went on my own mini shopping spree and picked up a few items from here and there.

One of my cats wanted to have a cameo in this shot. Hahaha

I went to claire's and I saw these cute little dreamcatcher earrings. Aren't they adorable?? ^____^

I really need a new setting powder that was affordable. I just picked this up because it was convenient. I hope it's good.

I was originally going to buy Wet n Wild Megalast(?) Lipstick in Bare it All, but the SA told me that these were on sale for Php.99. I didn't really like the colours all too much, but I settled for this one. Color-wise, it's good. I just don't like the frost. It looks pretty, though. I mean, really, how could I resist a sale? [Haha]

This is a photo of me wearing WnW l/s in Copper Dust

I am quite a lipbalm hoarder, to be honest. I was already at the counter to pay for the lipstick when I saw these. I just had to get one, too.

That's all for my post today. I actually had to redo this one because it messed up. -_- Anyway, I have plenty of time in my hands. Hopefully, I can update again soon.

Thanks for dropping by!

Product Review: Shawill Vogue Noble Steady Color Lipstick

Product name: Shawill Vogue Noble Steady Color Lipstick 

Shade name: Shade No. 7

Net weight: 3.8g

Price: Php. 128.00

Place of purchase: SM Fairview Department Store

Date of purchase: 2^nd of January

Red is one of my absolute favourite colours. That is why red lipstick is a staple in my makeup arsenal.

Last January, I was roaming around the cosmetic section of the Department Store of SM Fairview. I was canvassing for the possible products I would be using for our promenade last February [I like to prepare ahead of time].  I did my usual rounds and when I got to the Shawill booth, I browsed the shelves in search of a particular product I’ve been eyeing for quite sometime. I was looking for the Shawill Vogue Noble Steady Color Lipstick [some bloggers just refer to it as Vogue Noble lipstick]. Now, on to the actual review.

Packaging: The product comes in a black and silver box. I find it rather attractive since it’s simple and I’m fond of the colours. The box itself is sturdier than most I’ve encountered. Important details and descriptions are found on the box. This includes ingredients, license details, and expiration date.

For the casing, the lipstick is housed in a sleek and simple silver coloured packaging. It is made of plastic, yet it looks professional because at first glance, it may be mistaken for metal. The material is sturdy and so far, I haven’t detected any flaws or defects.

What I don’t like about the packaging is that the box and the tube itself have different labels that confuse me. The box says, “Shawill Shining Glitter Lipstick” (at the back) and “Vogue Noble Lipstick” (on the top portion of the box) while the tube says “Steady Colour Lipstick” (on the outside) and “Vogue Noble” (on the inner tube). I’m utterly confused, but as far as I know, the Shining Glitter Lipstick is an entirely different product. If I remember correctly, that one has a red casing [or was it brown? Lol].

Products claims:

“3D photosensitivity granule and multi-angle refraction pearly lustre. Ultra strong natural moisture ingredient make the lip lustre water abundant, long time maintenance keep moisten, molds the bright three-dimensional lip colour. The pearl bright feeling provides rich sparkles ray, soft tender and lasting stable.”

-       Product description on the box

That wasn’t really all that helpful, but basically, the lipstick is said to provide moisture [it claims to have Vitamin E and Water Microspheres], lustre, and long-lasting colour that keeps your lips soft and tender at the same time.

Ingredients:

Mineral Oil, Lanolin, Vaseline, 2-Ethylhexyl Palmitate (emollient), Ozokerite Wax (mineral derived wax), Bees Wax, Candelillia Wax, Tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E), Butyl Hydroxy Anisole (antioxidant), Propyl Paraben (preservative), D&C Red 6 Barium Lake(colorant), D&C Red 7 Calcium Lake (colorant), Iron Oxide Red (pigments), Iron Oxide Brown (pigments), Iron Oxide Yellow (pigments), FD&C 5 Aluminum Lake (colorant), Titanium Dioxide (white pigment/reflectant), Pearlescent Pigments

[Someone, please, give me a cookie. The ingredients were written for ants (very, very tiny print) and I had no idea what those ingredients were, so I had to do research for that. It took effort! :P Haha]

Consistency: The consistency of this lipstick is very creamy, yet glides on thinly. It practically melts upon contact, giving it a smooth and bordering watery application [I suppose those are the water microspheres it claims to contain]. You really need a lip brush for this if you want a precise application. A lipliner would also help prevent any bleeding. Personally, though, I haven’t experienced any bleeding even without a lipliner [but, maybe that’s just me]. On the lips, it feels thin and almost balm-like. You definitely do not want to go rubbing your lips together absentmindedly while wearing this.

Finish: It gives off a shiny, glossy finish. It is not advisable to use lipgloss on top of this because first of all, it is unnecessary [unless you like the oil-slicked lips look], and second, because gloss may cause this product to slip and slide, run and bleed [Oh, how morbid! Haha :) ]. As the day progresses, it loses its glossy finish, but the colour remains. Don’t get me wrong, though. This product is non-drying. Well, at least for me [Given the consideration that I often have very dry lips].

Shade: The shade I purchased, No. 7, is a red colour with blue undertones. Although, for some reason, when it comes to photography, it sometimes registers as a warm red. I’m not sure if the problem is with my lighting, my camera, or the light-reflecting ingredients in this lipstick. Unfortunately, the pictures I took of the swatches do not give justice to this lipstick’s gorgeous colour. [They’re close enough, but I just can’t seem to catch the bluish tone in the colour which I find very unique.] :(

Pigmentation: I rarely encounter a lipstick with a thin texture with high pigmentation. Usually, those qualities never mix together. The most common scenario is that lipsticks on the thinner side are sheerer while drier, thicker, creamier lipsticks are packed with colour. In this case, however, they managed to combine comfort with colour. Superb! *thumbs up*

Swatches: 

Scent: I don’t detect any scent from this product. That’s a very good plus point for me because my nose is sensitive to scents and I personally prefer my products to be unscented.

Taste/Flavour: Just as it is unscented, it is also unflavoured. That’s also a good thing because I have a habit of licking my lips a lot when I like the flavour of my lip product.

Longevity: Hands down, the best long-lasting lip product I have ever tried. I have this curse wherein lip products really don’t adhere to my lips well and they tend to disappear quickly. Most long wear lipsticks last for about 3-4 hours on me, without eating or drinking. This one was able to last me for an entire day with eating and drinking.

My first test run for this was on a shopping spree with my friend. Unfortunately, I was not able to take photos that day. We had lunch and late afternoon snacks that day and the lipstick had minimal and graceful, even fading unlike most lipsticks that will leave you with awkward looking ombre lips.

The second time I wore this was during our prom. I changed lip colour during the evening, after eating. It lasted for 5 hours [because I removed it when I got home], and it still left a vibrant stain that remained until morning. It became part of my post-prom-hangover [LOL].

My only problem would probably be the transferring. Although, the product did not claim to be transfer-proof, I still prefer something that really adheres well to the point that I could just apply it and forget about it without worrying.

Warnings/Precautions: This is precisely why I really put a lot of effort into providing information with regards to the ingredients. Some people are allergic to certain ingredients and some people are just concerned about what they place on themselves. Personally, the ingredients listed do not bother me, however, some people may be more sensitive to these elements. Some ingredients that may be a cause for concern are Mineral Oil, Lanolin, and Propyl Paraben. 

Overall performance: I really love this product and it is currently my favourite red lipstick. For the price and quality, I would say that this is a really good buy that would be worth your money.

Re-purchase?
Most certainly!

Recommendation: I would recommend this product to people who are on a tight budget and want the best value for their money when it comes to buying cosmetic products. 

I deducted .5 because it is difficult to apply without the use of a lipbrush.

"The lady rouged her pretty pout; the striking red was talked about!" 

That's all for the review. Thank you for dropping by!