Beauty Haul | Etude House

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It's been a while since I last purchased anything from Etude House. It's probably been a year or so (I love their eye and lip makeup remover!). I usually shy away from their counter/boutique because I always thought their products won't suit me. But after watching lots of Korean makeup tutorials on Youtube, I caught the K-Pop bug again and ended up with this haul. :)

I finally found a Korean BB cream that matches my shade and skin type! I'm also digging lip stains and gradiant lips lately since it's summer. The hair products smells sooo good I couldn't leave without them. 

I purchased everything at Etude House SM Megamall. :)

Any review request? Leave a comment below or contact me via my Facebook page! :)

Etude House VIP Girl Dear Darling Lips OR204 - Review, Photos, Swatches

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Yes, I am guilty. I caught the K-Pop bug, and I'm really loving it. An nyoung ha seh yo!

I'm a huge fan of Korean music (2NE1, SNSD, 4Minute, Super Junior, Shinee, and the list goes on) and Korean makeup. The first Korean makeup brand that caught my fancy was Etude House. Being the lipstick addict that I am, I decided to try out one of their lipsticks.

Etude House Dear Darling Lips in OR204

Etude House Dear Darling Lips OR204

The packaging is sooo cute and adorable, don't you think? :)

I chose their VIP Girl Dear Darling Lips in OR204, which is a bright orange lipstick.

It has a creamy finish.

Etude House's Orange Lipstick

OR204

Honestly, I am disappointed with this lipstick. On the tube and when swatched on my skin, it's divine. But only when I applied it on my lips, I realized that it's not opaque at all.

It's almost similar with the formula of MAC Sheen Supreme, which is sheer and a little too creamy for my taste. I had to layer it at least 4 times for it to be able to reach the opacity that I want. The longevity? An hour, max.

 

Orange Lipstick

Swatch With Flash

Swatch Without Flash

Lip Swatch (after 4 layers)

PROS: If you want a sheer (buildable), creamy lipstick, this is for you. The cute packaging is also a plus, and it is locally available in the Philippines.

CONS: It's not opaque and the longevity needs work. I think one should apply a primer first before applying this. Also, I find it a bit expensive for such a small amount of product.

VERDICT: 3 out of 5 CHILIS! This is not the lipstick for me. I want my lipstick dramatic, long wearing, and opaque - most especially the latter. I would recommend it to those who prefer sheer and creamy lipsticks (which are great for natural-looking makeup).

Where To Buy:

Etude House VIP Girl Dear Darling Lips in OR204

450php (more or less, sorry I got rid of the receipt), Etude House

My Orange Lipsticks: MAC, NYX, and Etude House

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Orange lipsticks? People have mixed emotions about these babies. Half of them are raving about it, while the other half is sticking up their nose.

I was initially thrown-off about this idea, too. I thought, that'll be like wearing cheddar cheese on my lips. But for the heck of it, I gave it a try.

It wasn't that bad. It wasn't bad at all. :)

MAC Neon Orange

(sorry for the poor quality)

Just like red lipsticks (or any lipstick for that matter), there are things you need to consider when purchasing the orange lipstick for you.

You want it bright? Dark? Coral-y? Almost red? Deep? Pale?
How about the finish? Matte? Creamy? Glossy? Lustre?


These are just some of the things to consider when you're looking for a lipstick in a particular shade, especially something that's out of the ordinary.

Now let me share with you the orange lipsticks that I found that works for me (or at least something that I enjoy wearing).

My Orange Lipsticks

(Left to Right):

MAC Neon Orange

MAC Morange

Etude House OR204

NYX in Nyx

NYX Antwerp

MAC So Chaud

Remember, there's no such thing as a universal lipstick. You have to look for the lipstick that will work for you. And how do you find it? By trying on as many as you can :)



Please watch out for my individual reviews on these lipsticks. :)

FTC: I purchased these products with my own money. I 'm not getting paid for this post. I'm not affiliated with the brands mentioned. Photos above are owned/taken by yours truly.