We have all been there before, at that time you thought you were looking so fab with your liquid matte lipstick, all to find out that your lips look so cracked, with the color either fading or worse, peeling off onto what you are eating. And that lip *butthole coverage? GONE.

Packaging and Price

So the packaging at first glance is much like any other liquid lipstick with a twist. Its applicator looks pretty special, instead of the usual doe foot applicator we see.


This one has a hole in the middle, and is pointed at the tip for even distribution and precision when we apply the product. The hole also makes sure that we only apply a thin layer, which is okay because the pigment of this lip color is so strong. I think the applicator is a hit or miss for people, because some have been so accustomed to using the usual applicators that this one has a bit of learning curve before you master it.

Me personally I like it because I hate applying my liquid lipsticks and then getting them too thick.

This has 5ml of product and it has a strong vanilla scent that fades away after applying.



You can get this in any Maybelline counters nationwide for only 299 Php. They are also selling in Lazada Official Shop and Shopee Mall. As of writing this review, the first collection just finished going on sale for 249 Php last June 15. That includes the colors Loyalist, Lover, Romantic, Pioneer, Escapist, Voyager, Dreamer, Heroine, Creator and Believer.

Swatches

I only have 2 shades from the original collection, Pioneer and Loyalist and one from the un nudes collection, Amazonian. But I got to swatch some of the new Un Nudes Superstay Matte Ink for you guys, and I think I will be buying more from this collection instead of the original ones because the colors are just so pretty!





Above is Loyalist and Pioneer.



As you can see from the swatches, these are the colors that would better suit morenas like me. I missed the colors Driver and Poet and a couple of daring colors from this collection, and I will be updating this post soonest.

Loving Ruler by the way as it is a perfect everyday color. Seductress is a very close color to the Careline Kiss Stick in Vacay, which is another perfect MLBB (my lips but better) color.

I was torn between Amazonian and Fighter, but I thought that Fighter was a pretty similar color to Cafe De Flora on the L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Lipstick, so I opted for Amazonian.



I was not disappointed. The Superstay matte ink in Amazonian wonderfully complimented my skintone and is a nice nude shade for me. It is so close to the effect that I get from my Nicole Cosmetics Lipstick in Hypnotize. But I am still curious with Driver, so I'll still check that one out.



Next is Loyalist, which I borrowed from my sister in law for the sake of this review. This one is a nude pink, but it is the type of nude that only those with a whiter skintone or pink undertone can pull off in my opinion. On myself though, well... Pass. Also, the color looked a bit patchy on my lips.

My favorite though is Pioneer. It is a deep, cool toned red which is my type of red, as it can instantly brighten my face and make my teeth whiter.

Final thoughts:

As for longevity, the short of it is that it is so good that you don't need any lipliners. This one does step up to it's claim of smudgeproof when you eat or drink, but this has it's limits. When you eat super oily food, like salted egg prawns and lechon, the bottom half of your lipstick will be gone. But there will still be an outline.

The long of it though is that it takes up to 20 minutes for it to set, and while it is not setting it is so sticky and tacky. Once it has set you cannot really feel it on your lips for the first hour, but I can tell that this is also drying like the usual matte liquid lipsticks cause of the strong formula. I mean hello! with pigment this strong and it stays up until you eat a LOT of oily food? This one is more of a special occasion lipstick for me- not great for everyday.



Now, on kissing, while this is kissproof and smudgeproof when you kiss with your date, please do take a bit of care with it if you have eaten something oily as it can smudge a bit.

My husband likes this cause it doesn't leave any marks on him, hence he can finally kiss me even with lipstick on. Also he thinks that if you are a player, you should gift this to your girls cause it won't let you down. HAHAHAHA grabe siya!

For it's price and quality I would definitely repurchase for the other shades because I like eating a lot, and having no worries if my lipstick is still intact or do I look like a 3 year old who played with makeup after eating is worth paying for. :D

Rainy season is here now, and there's no turning back. We as parents have to make sure that we can give the best for our kids and strengthen up their immune system with vitamins and proper food- which we all keep in the fridge, right?

Many of us have the impression that storing our foods in the refrigerator will keep them fresh and safe. But, not having your appliance set at the right temperature can create a breeding ground for harmful bacteria to grow and flourish, which can result in an unsafe environment for food storage for you and your kids.

Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila plans to amp up your Father’s day weekend this 2018 with their amazing treats and awesome deals to make our Dads feel the best on their special day. Because Dads like indulging too! So whether they are in the mood for a recharging break, filling brunch or looking for something better than a happy hour, the hotel got it covered.

All About Dad Weekend Staycation

From June 14 - 18, 2018, book any of the All About Dad Weekend Staycation packages to give Dad an excuse to take the time off from the mundane.  The REFUEL package, which starts at PhP 4,888 net includes an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room and a Pampering Kit. While the RETREAT package at PhP 5,888 net includes a buffet breakfast for two (2) persons at Café Eight.

Level up Dad’s R&R with a Sunday brunch or unlimited gin cocktails. The full list of add-ons for Father’s day room packages is available upon request. For booking, please visit www.crimsonhotel.com/manila and use promo code REFUEL or RETREAT.

Father’s Day Brunch at Café Eight

Tired of the usual tie or bottle of wine gift ideas for Father’s Day? Why not bring Dad to Café Eight for a feast filled with signature buffet spreads that will please his palate? The Father’s Day Brunch at Café Eight on June 17, 2018 will become a festive celebration with giveaways, raffle prizes, jazz entertainment and other exciting activities exclusive for Dads. The rate per person is P1,600 net or P2,100 net with free-flowing drinks.

You are the Gin to my Tonic (Unlimited Drinks Nights)

The You are the Gin to my Tonic at the Lobby Lounge is available every Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays of June, 2018. The Gin and Tonic buffet with choices of fruits, herbs, and spices will keep him coming back for more. These unlimited gin cocktails are only P499 net for standard gins | P899 net for premium gins per person.

For more information about Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila, please visit the official website at http://www.crimsonhotel.com/manila/ or call (02) 863-2222.

So I've had the BYS Nude Eyeshadow palette for a couple of months now, and I was so excited when I got this because aside from the raves I saw before that this is a nice dupe for the Urban Decay Naked Palette, my husband bought this along with a few other makeup for Valentine's day. You can check out the vlog here :D Keep on reading to check out the swatches and my review!

Packaging and where to buy

What I love with BYS Palettes is the point that they use metal instead of plastic, so it feels durable and looks beautiful.The color of this palette's packaging, a nice play of watermarbled colors  is also ironic to what is really inside which are 12 beautiful shades of nude eyeshadow that is perfect for a daytime or night time smokey eye. The con here is the mirror inside which is kinda distorted, so I opted to not remove the carton cover.

You can get this in any BYS counters around SM Department stores or Watson's malls for around Php 1,199.

Swatches

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3D Structured Light + 5G Network

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2018 is a great year for Tanduay Distillers Inc., as this Philippine-made liquor brand is now ranked to be the top-selling rum as per global spirits think tank Drinks International. Tanduay has taken over the number one spot from a list of international rum brands that has long been dominated by Bacardi.

Drinks International has released the "definitive ranking of the world's million-case rum
brands", citing Tanduay as the new industry leader followed by Bacardi and McDowell's
No, 1 Celebration.

It also takes pride as one of the most awarded rums with 200+ international recognitions, including 7 Monde Selection Intenational High Quality Trophies and a Monde Selection Crystal award.

"Our distinctly Filipino rum is now the world's number one... We have a great product to offer the world and the world recognized it," said Lucio "Bong" K. Tan, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Tanduay Distillers, Inc.

Tan Jr., who actively took the helm the as chief operating officer of the company in 2014, has been credited for the disruptive changes within the company that led to explorations of new markets abroad and new market approaches locally to bring the brand closer to younger product consumers

"Only a visionary like my father, Dr. Lucio Tan, saw this from the Elizaldes in 1988. At a time considered very volatile for any business investment in the country, my father held on to the belief that someday the world will know Tanduay," added Tan Jr.

Albeit these same executives did admit that it will be harder to maintain this no. 1 rank, but they are up to the challenge by maintaining aggressive marketing strategies and using sustainable practices to lower the spirit producer’s carbon footprint in the world.

Since the acquisition of the Tanduay brand by the Lucio Tan group 30 years ago, plant modernization and expansion projects tremendously increased the distillery's production capacity. Today, Tanduay has an unmatched aging capability harvesting only the world's finest from its aged rum reserve. All facilities operate based on ISO standards ensuring consumers of quality, efficiency, and food safety. Recently, its Cabuyao plant has completed its ISO-9001: 2015 certification.

Through the hands-on leadership of Tan Jr., the company made a historic expansion in the world arena. Tanduay made a strategic alliance with companies in the United States to expand its distribution capacity. "We were the first to implement a nationwide music marketing campaign that brought Tanduay to a younger market. We were also the first local liquor brand to sponsor an NBA Team-the Golden State Warriors. We continue to push further as we ride along an ever changing market landscape now dominated by health-conscious, athleisure- loving millennials with the launch of Tanduay Athletics and a sponsorship of the Century Tuna Superbods. Both projects contributing a premium to Tanduay's brand equity," Paul Lim related, citing some of the marketing innovations that led to Tanduay becoming the world's number one rum.

Although the Spirits Industry locally is a tough competition to be in, with rum taking up only 23 to 25 percent of the market share in the PH. Even though they have a strong market in the Visayas and Mindanao area, they would still like to gain a significant enough percentage from the luzon market, and they plan to do this with their other products like gins, vodka and wines.

About Tanduay Distillers Inc.

Tanduay Distillers Inc. is a member of the LT Group of Companies. Tanduay is the Philippines' top rhum maker, which is also distributed in Asia and the United States among other countries in the world. Likewise, the company produces spirits, wines, brandies, gins, and vodka. They are a registered company in the Philippine stock exchange as a subsidiary of Tanduay Holdings Inc.