Last Wednesday, I attended the launch of Nivea Lip Care: Kiss Mark Campaign which was held at Seventh High in Bonifacio High Street.
I have been an avid user of Nivea lip balms for more than a decade now and just like any other fanatic, I was frantically oozing with eagerness to witness one of my favorite line of lip balms revamped. But it wasn't just the inner beauty junkie in me that was going gaga. My heart was also pounding like crazy for something (or someone) else.. I'll tell you the reason for my I-might-have-a-heart-attack-right-now moment in a bit! In the meantime, indulge me on sharing these pics!
Love this gorgeous (and fruity) set up at the registration booth!
And then inside was this super chic station. I love how they used clear jars to hold the lip balms. So eye candy!
I was asked to try the lip balms and I felt like a kid being rewarded for choosing what is right (and even that sentence is an understatement)!
Nivea Lip Care has a wide range of selection (Active Care for Men, Angel Star, Cherry, Essential Care, Glamorous Gloss, Med Protection, Pink Guava (new), Pomegranate (new), Soft Rose, Strawberry, Sun Protect (SPF30) and Volume) that will ultimately suit anybody's need. Nivea definitely made sure that they have a solution for every lip issue; -from dull-looking to dry, heavily cracked lips. Sweet, right? And since I was wearing a matte lipstick, my specific need at that time was to add that extra punch on my puckers. So I put a tiny bit of Glamorous Gloss Natural on my lips and viola, instant brilliance!
I love how it gave my lips just the right amount of grandness! Now, if you want to know how I feel about the other variants, just keep your eyes peeled because I will be reviewing and swatching the others in a separate post soon. But if you want a better deal (read: free Nivea lip balms and a possible date with a certified cutie), then hear this out. Nivea Lip Care officially introduced their newest contest on Facebook called Kiss Mark. It is a fun application where you can win a full range of Nivea Lip Care products just by virtually kissing Mark Alejandro (the November 2011 Cosmo Online Hunk).
The game is simple (even less complicated than Angry Birds), amusing and rewarding (literally). But for us, the ladies in the house, things got a little bit crazier when the "Date The Hunk Game" started. This was the part where I almost collapsed! Why? Because when L.A. Ferriols (event host/fashion blogger) shouted the name of contestant #2, it was mine! I seriously felt my heart rate skyrocketed from 90 bpm to 160!
My initial seat/chat mates turned to fellow contestants: Martha and Bella! Hmm, blame it on our lucky couch! The questions were crazy (but my answers were crazier, haha). And after perhaps the longest 10 minutes of my life, Mark made his decision and chose..
...Martha!!! (pic was taken right after Mark's announcement. The expression on Martha's face was definitely priceless. Way to go girl!!!)
And then, chow time + unlimited chatting/laughing + almost endless photo op with my super awesome co-bloggers :)
With L.A. Ferriols
With Michelle
With Kumiko
L-R: Shen, Rowena, Me, Martha, Michelle, L.A.
L-R: Michelle, Me, Bella, VinVin, Mark, Rowena, Shen
Again with Shen and L.A
And lastly, with Mark Alejandro
My outfit:
Black cover up: Dorothy Perkins
Dress: Forever21
Shoes: Celine
So start (virtually) kissing now! Like Nivea Philippines and play Kiss Mark. I would be extremely delighted if one of you will win! So Happy Kissing everyone!!!
Thoughts?
Kiss Kiss,
If there is one make up item that I couldn't live without, it would be a lipbalm! And yes, lipbalms are already considered as beauty items because they already revolved over the time. Gone were the days that these tubes were just plain remedies for chapped lips. Today, lip balms vary from scents, flavors and even shades!
Just like these Lip Ice Color Lipbalms in Pretty Pink and Sweet Rose (Php125).
Pictures below!
Pictures below!
These balms are not just packed with so much good and hydrating ingredients (a super moist retention formula with water microsphere and AcHA (Sodium Acetyl Hyaluronate) that keep the lips moist and soft, they also give that natural and lovely color for that extra oomph. They also contain Vitamin E, Lanolin Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Mango Seed Butter and are also loaded with SPF15 for UV protection.
Now, it's time to get a better look at these. Lets start with Pretty Pink.
I don't really get why this is called Pretty Pink because from what I can see, this is no way near that color. This is a lot peachier in person and should have been called Pretty Peach in my opinion. It is very creamy, applies smoothly, and leaves the lips with a subtle peach tint.
And now, Sweet Rose.
Sweet Rose is a rosy pink shade with muted gold shimmers. I like this better than Pretty Pink because the shimmers in it make my lips more luscious looking. Also, I find this more natural looking since the shade is a lot similar to my natural lip color.
Overall, I like these Lip Ice color lip balms. I like how they feel and register on the lips. Their color pigmentation is definitely above average compared to other colored balms. They are very easy to use (no mirror needed) and are also indeed very moisturizing. If you love the "barely there make up look", make sure to stock on these. I use them to prime my lips or on days when slapping a lipstick feels a little bit overkill for me (like jogging and doing short errands). The only downfall for me is their taste. If you are familiar with Stila's lipsticks, they taste like that (kinda plasticky). It would have been nicer (at least for me) if they came with more palatable flavors.
Swatches:
(without flash)
(with flash)
Thoughts?
Kiss Kiss,
Now, it's time to get a better look at these. Lets start with Pretty Pink.
I don't really get why this is called Pretty Pink because from what I can see, this is no way near that color. This is a lot peachier in person and should have been called Pretty Peach in my opinion. It is very creamy, applies smoothly, and leaves the lips with a subtle peach tint.
And now, Sweet Rose.
Sweet Rose is a rosy pink shade with muted gold shimmers. I like this better than Pretty Pink because the shimmers in it make my lips more luscious looking. Also, I find this more natural looking since the shade is a lot similar to my natural lip color.
Overall, I like these Lip Ice color lip balms. I like how they feel and register on the lips. Their color pigmentation is definitely above average compared to other colored balms. They are very easy to use (no mirror needed) and are also indeed very moisturizing. If you love the "barely there make up look", make sure to stock on these. I use them to prime my lips or on days when slapping a lipstick feels a little bit overkill for me (like jogging and doing short errands). The only downfall for me is their taste. If you are familiar with Stila's lipsticks, they taste like that (kinda plasticky). It would have been nicer (at least for me) if they came with more palatable flavors.
Swatches:
(without flash)
(with flash)
Thoughts?
Kiss Kiss,
I passed by at the All Flip Flops boutique at Trinoma Mall and I saw a long line of people patiently waiting for their turn to get inside and to shop some flip flops. Why? See below!
Sale alert: Trinoma Green Light Sale this coming payday!
List of participating merchants:
101 New York, Aerosoles, Alberto, American Boulevard, Analog Soul, Annil, Apple & Eve, Aras Bijoux, Artwork, Baby Couture, Bambu, Barbie, Bayo, Beabi, Belleza, Bench, Big & Small, Birkenstock, Black Shop, Blued, Bossini, Boyz Toys, Broadway Gems, Burrp, Calvin Klein, Charles David, Converse, David & Goliath, Details, Digital Walker, Dimensione, Dog & The City, Ecco, Egg/Simple Joys/Regalong Pambahay, Eiko, Ensembles, Eye Stop, Fino, Florsheim, Forward & Scoop, Freeway, Fruits & Passion, General Photo Express (Kodak), Genevieve Gozum/YRYS, Geox, Gift Gate, Gingersnaps, Giordano, Graffitee, Guess Kids, Gymboree Play & Music, Hobbes & Landes, Human, Hush Puppies, Icon Eyewear, Infomax, Iora, Jag, Janylin, Jellybean, Juego by Badminton Hub, K2, Kashieca, Kenneth Cole, Khumbu Adventure, Lacoste Footwear, Lee, Let's Face It, Levi's, Loft Details, M Lhuillier, Maldita, Marcella, Marithe Francois Girbaud, Maxine, Meet My Feet, Meg, Menage Salon, Mendrez, Mental, Merrell, Michael Antonio, Mirror, Mondi, Mossimo, National Book Store, Naturalizer, Nautica, Nine West, Okab, Olympic World, Otterbox, Pabder, Phiten, Picture City, PJ's Sleepwear, Planet X Comic Shop, Pois Belly & Kids, Powerbooks, Promod, Reebok, Rina Design, Rockport, Rue De CMG, Saizen, Salsa, Schu, Sebago, See Optics, Shades & Sights, Shoe Gallery, Shoe Salon, Sketchers, Sodaman, Solo, Sportshouse, Stride Rite, Switch Nation, Tango, The Eyeshop Plus, The Gift Factory, The Merger, The Optical Shop, The Ramp Crossings, The SPA, The Travel Club, The T-Shirt Project, Toby's, Tomato, Tricosmedx, Unica Hija, United Colors of Benetton, Vakko, Vans, Via Venetto, Vibram Five Fingers, Viktor, Viseversa, VNC, Von Dutch, Wade, Wrangler, Youji & Me, Zen Zest, Zoo York.
Whoa, that is one handful of a list (which also challenged my typing skills, water pls!)! So mark your calendars, make your list, set your alarm and make sure to withdraw cash beforehand. I don't need to be a fortune teller to predict this scenario: long ATM lines, full parking and tons of people!
See you there!
Until the next SALE.
Kiss Kiss!
