Evolution of Smooth Lip Balm Review.

Chapped Lips 101.
With the winter season fast approaching, you may be concerned about the welfare of your lips. You're likely mentally preparing for cracked, dry lips during the cold weather, but the good news is this can be prevented if you start using the right product now. Forget all the brands you once knew and loved, such as Chapstick or Blistex. Those companies are packed with chemicals, smell awful and can be costly. EOS, or Evolution of Smooth is a brand of lip balm that not only works wonderfully, but comes in a variety of flavors at a friendly cost. You will absolutely love what EOS has to offer.

eos Alice in Wonderland. :)

Meet Evolution of Smooth.
EOS is a natural product that includes various ingredients that are beneficial to the health of your lips. You will find super moisturizing shea butter, vitamins B and E, along with natural conditioning oils and antioxidants. These ingredients will help to ensure smooth, soft lips in no time at all. What could possibly be better than using an all natural product in aiding your cracked, dry lips? Well, the cost, of course! These little spherical lip balms cost only three dollars on average, which is less than most medicated ones from other brands. You can find Evolution of Smooth products at many different stores including, Target, Wal-Mart and Ulta. You can find them online at retailers like Amazon as well. Finding these little spheres of effective balm is easy and affordable!

The Many Faces Of EOS.
Evolution of Smooth comes in a huge variety of different flavors. Though all are delicious in there own way, it's nice to have so many options. For example, they have passion fruit, strawberry sorbet and blueberry acai. Those are just a few of their most popular lip balms. But, be on the lookout during holidays throughout the year for special edition flavors such as winter berry, during the Christmas season. The variety of flavors is a great step up from other lip products, as you won't find such a selection with them.

Why You Should Choose EOS.
Choosing Evolution of Smooth lip products is a no-brainer! Not only are the products dermatologist tested and gluten free, but they are animal cruelty free and hypoallergenic. These lip balms are suitable for anyone and everyone! You will be thrilled to know that EOS has expanded their collection to add shaving cream, hand lotion and body lotion as well. All of their products are natural, everyday products that you will absolutely fall in love with the moment you try them!

Pucker Up! | EOS Alice in Wonderland Lip Balm Collection.

Whoa. It's been weeks since I last posted a decent product review in this blog. Three weeks, to be exact. I've been experiencing blogging burn-out lately, and although I have tons of makeup and skincare products stashed at home, waiting to be tested and reviewed, I've been too lazy and too uninspired to write.

But now that the little man is on semestral break, I have more time to sit in front of my laptop and try do this as much writing as I can. Take note of the key word 'try', haha. :)

And now that the days are colder, the nights are longer, and chapped lips are imminent, I'll be sharing with you my favorite lip balm brand - Evolution of Smooth, more popularly known as 'eos'.

Inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

This is the Alice in Wonderland Collection, a limited edition set which was released Fall of last year. I got mine from Target.com, which I ordered through my friend Jaimee, who owns the personal shopping site Byzmo. I can't remember the exact price of this in dollars when I bought it, but I remember paying Php 625 (a little over $13) for this set, shipping from the US included.

Back of the box. :)

As you can see, there are three spheres included in this pack - each with different flavors. The blue one is Blueberry Potion, the pink one is Watermelon Wonderland, and the cream one is Sweet Vanilla Nonsense.

Little Alices all in a row. :)

This set comes in a very cute packaging. The side panels are adorned with tiny Alice prints, and inside it gets even cuter. It's a mini-diorama of the Mad Hatter, with the quote 'Very few things indeed, were really impossible'. How's that for today's word of wisdom? :)

Very few things indeed, were really impossible.

Now let's talk about the lip balms. They come in the ever-so-popular spheres, but in lieu of the little indentation on the side, these lip balms have Mickey ears instead. Even my little man recognized the design right away. 

Mickey ears on the side.

eos logo on top.

Twist off the top, and voila! You get these solid, egg-shaped balms that you simply smooth on to your lips.

Twist off top. Pucker up. Smooth on. Smile. :)

These lip balms glide on like a dream, and they don't feel heavy or greasy on the lips. They are scented, yes, but the scent is mild and not overpowering. Best of all, they moisturize the lips, leaving it soft, smooth, and supple. No more chapping or cracking!

Definitely my HG lip balms. 

What I love:

- Super cute packaging.

- The product does as it claims - moisturizes, softens, heals chapped lips.

- Yummy scent/s that's not overpowering.

- Non-sticky, non-greasy.

- 100% natural, 95% organic.

- Paraben and petrolatum free.

- Not tested on animals. 

What you might not like:

- Not available locally.

- It's a limited edition release, (plus it came out Fall of 2012) 

so it's a bit difficult to find this set now.

- The spheres are a bit too bulky (but they're cute nonetheless, haha).

Have you tried these lip balms, or other EOS products? Which one is your favorite? :)

Pucker Up! | NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp and Milan.

Remember how I fell head over heels in love with Addis Ababa? It's been months since my love affair with this lippy began, and although I'll never get tired of wearing this shade, I decided it's time to try other shades from the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream line.

My first choice was Sau Paolo, but this shade is just too elusive. It's almost always out of stock each time I search for it! And so I went for Antwerp and Milan instead, which I bought from Skye Avenue some three or four weeks ago.

Antwerp + Milan.

They're on sale at Php 250 each. That's 30 pesos off from the original retail price.

Antwerp + Milan.

As always, it comes with a doe foot applicator and has the same yummy scent as Addis Ababa. Both shades are highly-pigmented, colors are buildable, and dry into a lovely matte finish.

Antwerp on the left, Milan on the right.

Don't forget to wear a lip balm underneath these Lip Creams! (I use EOS, in case you're wondering.) You wouldn't want your lips to look parched and dry while wearing these lovely colors.

Swatches. Antwerp on the left, Milan on the right.

Antwerp is a pretty shade of coral that, when worn, tends to brighten one's face. The color is suitable for daytime wear and absolutely perfect for the summer. (It's now summer in the Philippines, by the way.)

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp.

Milan, on the other hand, is a neutral pink shade that looks quite natural on the lips. On days when I'm too lazy to go through my full makeup routine, I reach for this lippy and wear it together with one of my favorite BB creams.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Milan.

What I love:

- Gorgeous shades

- Highly-pigmented

- Buildable colors

- Nice scent

- Stays on your lips for hours

- Kiss-proof

- Affordable price

- Cruelty-free (not tested on animals)

What you might not like:

- Has a tendency to dry out the lips (nothing a good lip balm can't handle, though).

Wrapping this post up with a Face of the Day! Two faces, to be precise. :)

Lips in Milan. 
Indoor light, no flash.
My son says I look like a pullip doll in this photo. Haha!

Lips in Antwerp.
Outdoor light, no flash.
I was standing in a spot where the sunlight actually streaks on my face, lol.

Pucker Up! | NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Addis Ababa.

It seems like every beauty blogger I know has given these NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams a try. Everyone except me, that is. Boo hoo. And so when I did some shopping at Skye Avenue a few weeks ago, I made it a point to include one of these Lip Creams in my shopping cart.

NYX ♥

Choosing which shade to try was easy. I went for the most popular (as far as the reviews that I've read are concerned) in the bunch - Addis Ababa.

Addis Ababa ♥

Bright fuchsia with blue undertones, Addis Ababa has become known as the 'Barbie pink' shade among NYX fans and lip cream lovers. I love how this shade of (hot) pink screams OF femininity and screams FOR attention.

Barbie pink!

It comes with a doe-foot applicator, which I find very convenient when it comes to building color on my lips. Addis Ababa has a great, buildable color, and highly-pigmented at that.

Gorgeous, just gorgeous. :)

This product glides on your lips like a dream and dries into a gorgeous matte finish. It's feels neither sticky nor heavy, and it lasts on your lips for hours even after eating or drinking. It also has that distinct caramel cheesecake scent (similar to Miners Matte Factor Lip Paint) which I'm really crazy about.

Now here's the thing about these Lip Creams. They can make your lips look really dry, especially when you're wearing them thick. Nothing to worry about, since a good lip balm does the trick. Maybelline Baby Lips is a good choice, but in this nippy weather, I prefer EOS, my all-time favorite lip balm. Remember to apply the lip balm BEFORE you apply the Lip Cream! You won't get the 'matte effect' if you do it otherwise.

What I love:
- Gorgeous shade
- Highly-pigmented
- Buildable color
- Nice scent
- Stays on your lips for hours
- Kiss-proof
- Affordable price
- Cruelty-free (not tested on animals)

What you might not like:
- Has a tendency to dry out the lips (nothing a good lip balm can't handle, though).

After Addis Ababa, I can now say that I'm a fan of matte lippies. I've actually professed my love for this product on Instagram, where most of my recent selcas feature this product. Check out the hot pink kisser, haha!

Follow me on Instagram via rebelsweethrt :)

NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams are available at Skye Avenue for only Php 250 each. Purchase via the Multiply Shopping Cart and have your orders delivered free of charge.

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