Mum came home for her bi-annual vacation last Saturday, and as customary, the sibs and I swung by Festival Mall before heading to the airport. After a quick lunch at Wendy's
(where I finally got to sink my teeth into their all-new Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger), the little man and I went to some of my favorite stores, including
Nature Republic.
I made it a point to visit this store, as I've been wanting to try their Bulgarian Rose toner. Whilst there, I tested, tried, and swatched some of their products and ended up purchasing more than what I had planned to buy. That includes this new lipstick. Yes, another new lipstick. Haha!
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| Nature Republic Provence Long Lasting Lipstick. |
One of the reasons why I bought this lipstick was its unique, rosebud-shaped tip. That, plus the fact that I got this lipstick at 25% off its regular price.
(Originally priced at Php 525, I bought this for only Php 394. Not bad, according to my wallet. Lol.) Anyhoo, the lipstick looked so pretty that I actually felt a pang of remorse as its tip touched my lips. I didn't want to ruin such a pretty, dainty little thing!
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| Pretty rosebud! |
Even the packaging is pretty, with the ombre design on the tube, and the rosebud-shaped cap.
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| Hangul text at the back of the box. |
This lipstick is formulated with various oils such as macadamia oil, almond oil, and rosehip oil to keep the lips moisturized and healthy-looking. It also has a lovely, floral scent. If you love smelling rose, then you'll love taking a whiff of this lipstick, too.
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| Product description on the side panel. |
There are thirty shades in the
Provence Long Lasting Lipstick Collection, and the one I got is
BE102 - also known as
Angel Beige.
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| BE102, or Angel Beige. |
It's a nude, peach-brown shade with a hint of shimmer. Kinda reminds me of my
Chant d' Aromes, though this one has a slightly lighter shade. Color is buildable, with a semi-opaque coverage. When worn, this shade looks very natural and makes the lips look healthy.
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| One swipe on the left, two swipes on the right. |
It has a creamy texture, which allows for easy application. Its formula is lightweight and non-drying, and I love how this lipstick doesn't settle into the fine lines on my lips.
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| BE102 (Angel Beige) when worn. |
My only gripe about this product is that it doesn't last on the lips for very long. Quite the contrary, since it's tagged as a Long Lasting Lipstick. On the average, I was able to wear this for about three or four hours with a bit of eating and drinking. I don't mind reapplying, I just find it ironic that they called this a long-lasting lipstick.
What I love:
- Pretty packaging.
- Luminous finish.
- Buildable color.
- Creamy texture.
- Lightweight, moisturizing formula.
- Easy to apply.
- Makes the lips look healthy, without looking too made up.
- Affordable price.
What you might not like:
- Doesn't last on the lips for very long.
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Products used:
FACE: Missha Wrinkle Filler BB Cream, Benefit Erase Paste in Medium,
Markwins Bronzer Powder, Skin79 Skinny Mirror Pact.
EYES: Ever Bilena Eyebrow Pencil in Brown,
BYS Waterproof Eyeliner, Fairy Drops Volume Burst Mascara.
CHEEKS: Tony Moly Cristal Blusher in Pleasure Peach.
LIPS: Nature Republic Provence Long Lasting Lipstick in BE102 Angel Beige. |
