Lips as smooth as a velvet dream with Bbia Lipsticks-Review & Swatches

With the winters approaching, all I can dream is of velvety blankets, velvet chocolates and yes velvet finish Lipsticks.  Yes, you heard me right. Those velvety soft textured creamy Lipsticks that leave every one wondering behind you! Well tried many that claim the same, but this time I have hit a jackpot. You guys know how much I love Korean cosmetics, and these are one of those crazy hauls I do once a year Directly from Korea, with love of course ;-)

And here goes the review

Bbia velvet finish Lipstick:

Product Description:

- Light air like application on lips

-One touch gives clear color

-Long wearing color for long hours

-Moisture silky application

How to use:

- Remove oil on the lips using powder, apply color on the lips

Available Colors (Courtesy: Google)

My Experience:

Bbia Velvet Lipstick

Bbia Velvet Lipstick

Bbia Velvet Lipstick- shade 03 & 01

I have always been a fan of how subtle Korean cosmetics are. Being said that, these Lipsticks are the total opposite of subtle.  Coming in red demi matter finish square tubes, these are an eye candy.  The packaging is prone to finger prints and that might become obvious if not cleaned properly after every usage.  The Lipsticks come with number tag below with  Korean written on it (well obviously, duhhh)so its incomprehensible to non-Korean speaking folk. Now you have to  remember the number for the  color or else you will be picking up the wrong one every time (like me). Apart from that, the feel is luxurious, once applied it turns into a velvety matte finish. 
The staying time is amazing, put it up in the morning and wipe off at the evening, it stays there  budge proof, but if you eat something oily or have the habit of rubbing and smacking your  lips, it fades away evenly.  It stays a good 6-8 hours and then fades leaving behind an even tint to the lips. The feel is soft, no something heavy sitting atop of your lips making you uncomfortable. To be honest I like the feel so much I just keep on rubbing my lips all the time, making it fade away faster.

The formula is neither dry nor too.much hydrating. So if you have dry /chapped lips, do moisturize and scrub them well before application.

Shade 03: A bright shocking Pink with cool undertones.

Bbia Velvet Lipstick- shade 03

Shade 01 : A deep bright red that can be built up to full coverage.

Bbia Velvet Lipstick- shade 01

Swatches:

Bbia Velvet Lipstick- shade 03 & 01 (Swatch)

Lip swatches:

Bbia Velvet Lipstick- shade 01

Bbia Velvet Lipstick- shade 03

Thumbs up for :

• Beautiful luxurious red packaging 
• 5 gorgeous shades to select from
• Full color pay off at single swipe, no need to layer up
• Gives a soft velvet finish
• Creamy formula doesn't tug or feel harsh on lips
• Long staying time of over 6-8 hours 
• Fades away to an even tint

Thumbs down for:

• Availability is an issue.
• Same packaging color for all tubes. 
• No names just numbers of the colors. 
• Everything written in korean makes it hard for international customers.

Price and availability

The Babia Velvet finish Lipsticks are available for $5 at gmarket.com.It is also available at Ebay and Ali Express (Prices vary according to seller) You should ask the sellers if the provide with world wide Shipping.

My Rating :

I would give these a whooping 4/5. There no problem with the product,  just the availability issue might not appeal every one. 

WHAT FINISH YOU LIKE THE MOST IN LIPSTICKS?  DO YOU LIKE THE FINISH AND COVERAGE THESE LIPSTICKS PROVIDE?  DO LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW

Stay blessed
Sherry k
xoxo

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The Face shop Lovely me:ex blush in Coral Cushion : the cutest pastel blush in my stash!! Review & Swatch

If you guys know me well, you must know I am a sucker for cute packaging be it lipsticks or blush or perfume, if its cute, I have to have it! When I laid my eyes upon this blush, my heart skipped a beat and I knew that instant I need this in my life ASAP! Well lucky me, I got it as a gift from my brother who happens to be my biggest support in makeup hoarding :-D This is enough for the background story lets jump to the review and pictures 'cause I can't wait.

LOVELY ME:EX BLUSH IN CORAL CUSHION:

A cute powder blush that gives a cute & lovely doll like impression

-Very easy to use for beginners

-Pastel Shades

- 5 new shades that make you look younger and cute
- Must-have item  - New and trendy container & powder puff

-Pressed porous powder prevents clumping from sweat and sebum

Apply powder on the puff and gently pat onto the apple of your cheek

This blush is available in 5 colors :
Coral Cushion
Rose Cushion
Pink Cushion
Peach Cushion

Plum Cushion

My Experience :

Lately Korean cosmetics have taken the world by a storm because of their super cute packaging and diverse range of colors.Lovely Me:Ex is also a  Korean cosmetics brand that is known worldwide.  For Koreans this turns out to be a drug store brand that is affordable and widely available at The Face Shop counters all over Korea.
This blush comes in the cutest cardboard packaging with pretty colors. The lid is tug open type but it secures nicely. Once opened, there is this cute white puff with a matching ribbon on the top. Let's take a moment to gulp in the beauty of this baby shall we.

THE FACE SHOP Lovely me:ex blush in CORAL CUSHION

THE FACE SHOP Lovely me:ex blush in CORAL CUSHION

THE FACE SHOP Lovely me:ex blush in CORAL CUSHION

THE FACE SHOP Lovely me:ex blush in CORAL CUSHION

Now for the product its self,the blush I got is Coral cushion. It is a pastel blush which  is completely matte. Though I think I see a few shimmer particles in the pan but I guess its just because when applied on face it is completely matte. The product is a bit hard to pick up, I use my RT copy Angled Blush brush (Review Here) to apply this but it comes off chalky and needs layering to get some color to your cheeks. I haven't used the white powder puff provided with it just for the sake of not getting it dirty (its so pretty to look at & I can't imagine making it stained). One of the reasons that its hard to get color is that these cosmetics are made for Korean community, who naturally are fair and need minimal amount of makeup to show on them. For us Asians, our skin tones tend to be darker then them,so we need proper layering. But if you like subtle flush your cheeks, this is the thing for you. I personally like this blush because it gives proper control of how much you apply and can never go over board with this. Once applied, this gives a very fresh & healthy color to the cheeks that can be mistaken for natural color (tried & tested ;-))

Swatch:

THE FACE SHOP Lovely me:ex blush in CORAL CUSHION- Swatch

Thumbs up for :

• Cute packaging 
• Affordable 
• 5 colors to choose from 
• Comes with a cute little puff
• Gives fresh color to cheeks 
• Can't go over board with this

Thumbs down for:

• Packaging not travel friendly
• If you like prominent blush, this might not be for you
• Hard to pick up and needs layering to show up on face
• Tends to be chalky with fall out in pan 
• Completely matte & pastel colors are not your thing

Price & Availability :

Lovely me:ex cushion blushers are available for at The Face Shop counters all over Korea. For international customers, it is available on  Amazon, Ebay (PRICES MAY VARY)
In Pakistan, you can order via facebook pages which take orders for websites mention before.
Visit THE FACE SHOP Facebook page Here to get all the news and updates

P.s mine was a gift from my brother who happens to live in korea

My rating:

I give it a 4/5 because it makes the cutest addition to my vanity and I am a natural blush person. I am planning to get other colors as well. 

HAVE YOU TRIED KOREAN COSMETICS YET? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS BLUSH?WILL IT MAKE IT TO YOUR WISHLIST AS WELL? DO LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW

Stay Blessed
Sherry K.
xoxo

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