I love the classic red lipsticks but this time I’m sharing my take on pink lipstick shade as I think this color can be a bit challenging to pull off. On days when I feel that “red” can be too much, a pink lippie is an alternative, instant pick-me-upper. I’ve kept each individual product review rather quick and straightforward cos with the myriad of pinks available in the market, I’m sure this list will go on and on.

1. Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick

YAY – creamy-matte, highly pigmented and lasts the whole day, no retouching needed (doesn’t come off when you eat or drink or even shower, it stays put)

NAY – I’m not a huge fan of liquid lipsticks although this is a great choice when you’re travelling and the last thing you want to remind yourself about is to “retouch”. I wore this during my trip to Japan on their coldest season, hassle-free I just have to smile 🙂

Price | Sephora SG – S$32

2. MAC Girl About Town

YAY – The kind of bright blue fuchsia that I like. It is highly pigmented, lasts even after washing it off. It is very much wearable even for casual days cos you can tone it down by swiping only one layer. Its amplified cream glides on very, very smoothly. I’d like to say this a must have colour for every lady.

NAY – None

Price | Sephora SG (MAC counter) – S$31

3. NYX Street Cred

YAY – It’s the right Raspberry Pink hue, not too bright pink and not too red-ish.

The soft matte glides on smoothly and the overall shade compliments fair to morena skin tones.

This was during my brother’s wedding – applied 4 layers of Nyx Street Cred. I knew I was in for a MEGA eating situation after the ceremony so I had to be “ready” in the event of ambush photoshoots. Char!

NAY – sadly this doesn’t last long, I need to re-apply after every 2.5 hours which is a major put off.

I know there’s a way to go about that by using setting powder but that adds another layer to my routine hah! bring me the cotton

Price | Sephora SG – S$12

Winner: You can tell that MAC Girl About Town is the clear winner for me ( so far).
Why: The color payoff is perfectly pink, the staying power is amazing with no lip primer required and it is very moisturizing. I am a matte person and this probably is the one of the creamy pink lipsticks that I’ll repurchase and will stay in my collection.

One day I’ll look back at this photo of me under layers of Snapchat filters and realize how superficial I was. 😛

But wait, there’s more!

Enter 2019.

4. Kris Matte Matic Lipstick (Life)

Ah, a pink lipstick without that sweet doll effect. Something more fitting for business meetings or formal Sunday affairs. I like how it has the right flush of pink, not too subtle yet not too deep. It is highly pigmented and moisturized at the same time. It’s hardly a surprise that this one’s a hit.

Price | Watsons PH – Php245

So why choose pink? Because it’s fresh, fun and chirpy. Til my next update, lovelies!