Flormar Long Wearing Lipstick in L34 - Review, Photos, Swatches

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Flormar Long Wearing Lipstick in L34 is a purple shade with hints of magenta. It looks a little crazy purple and intimidating on the tube, but its actually gorgeous and wearable. I find this a little sheer compared to the first Flormar lipstick that I own, so a little bit more swiping is needed for a full opaque look. It has decent hours of wear, and left a stain on my lips. Its formula is creamy, leaning towards glossy so it tends to slide. I would say the formula is like a combination of MAC's amplified creme and lustre.

Flormar Long Wearing Lipstick in L34

PROS: not the usual shade you'll see available locally, can be worn as sheer or build it up, 2-3 hours of wear, doesn't have a distinct smell, locally available, reasonably priced
CONS: it tends to slide because of the glossy lipstick formula, would have loved it more if it was matte, opacity can do some improvement

VERDICT:

  I will definitely repurchase!


Where To Buy:
Flormar Long Wearing Lipstick in L34

PHP350, SM Megamall, SM Makati and SM MOA

MAC Smoked Purple - Review, Photos, Swatches

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MAC Smoked Purple is a dark purple (like an eggplant) shade. It has a matte finish. But unlike the usual matte lipsticks from MAC, this one is extra drying (like it's a  really pure matte lipstick). It's like the purple version of MAC Ruby Woo. Because it's super matte, it'll take a few more coats to achieve the perfect opacity. This is a permanent PRO color which has been re-promoted in the MAC Me Over Collection last year.

MAC Smoked Purple

MAC Smoked Purple

Matte Lipstick

Dark Eggplant Lipstick

Smoked Purple - A50

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PROS: The color is not easy to dupe. It's long wearing and the color payoff is decent.

CONS: It's really matte, close to drying. It's also a cool toned shade so it might not look good on everyone.

VERDICT: 

I will repurchase when I don't find something better

Where To Buy:

MAC Smoked Purple

1000php, MAC Counters

FTC: I paid for this product with my own money. I am not getting paid to make this review. I am not affiliated with the said brand. Photos above are taken/owned by yours truly.

MAC Rebel - Review, Photos, Swatches

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What comes to mind when you hear the word rebel? I'm pretty sure 99% of you would say something negative. Don't worry, that's just common. This word have always had a negative connotation..until MAC came out with a lipstick of the same name.

MAC Lipstick in Rebel

MAC Rebel Lipstick

MAC Rebel - Satin Finish

MAC Rebel is a burgundy that over time, fades into a beautiful fuchsia. It has a satin finish. I've always been a fan of matte, semi matte, and amplified creme finishes so I was a bit apprehensive when I learned it's in satin. But of course, MAC did not disappoint. :)

MAC Rebel

MAC Rebel (A21)

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When Worn

I wore Make Up For Ever  Aqua Lip Waterproof Lipliner in C10 under it.

Eyes: Coastal Scents 88 Warm Palette

PROS: Opaque, long wearing, and has a subtle sheen. When it feathers out, it turns into a beautiful fuchsia. This is a permanent shade that was re-promoted when MAC Me Over was released.

CONS: It's a bit pricey, but that's about it. I can't think of any downside except that.

VERDICT:

 

I will definitely repurchase!

Where To Buy:

MAC Lipstick in Rebel

1000php, MAC Counters

FTC: I paid for this product with my own money. I am not getting paid to make this review. I am not affiliated with the said brand. Photos above are taken/owned by yours truly.

MAC Lipsticks: the Bold, the Dark, and the Beautiful

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No, it's not Halloween. No, I'm not a vampire nor a goth. Why can't bold and dark colors be just bad-ass? Vampy? FIERCE?

I think you've already gotten the idea that I'm all about lipsticks. I've shown you some of my reds, pink, and oranges. I think it's about time I present to you my bold, dark, and beautiful lipsticks. :)

MAC Prince Noir

MAC Smoked Purple

MAC Rebel

MAC Violetta

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(L-R) Smoked Purple, Prince Noir, Rebel, Violetta)

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(L-R) Smoked Purple, Prince Noir, Rebel, Violetta)

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