NARS Pure Matte Lipstick- Vesuvio

Swatched on my sister's arm (NC40)

Product Claims/Website Description>>>

Bright. Bold. Perfectly matte. This super-rich lipstick provides high-impact payoff: an ultra-pigmented, long-wearing formula that glides on effortlessly with comfortable wear. Contains wild mango butter, known to provide advanced moisturizing properties to repair dryness and scaling. Long wearing and enriched with vitamin E and acai oil for antioxidant benefits.

Application>>>

I always prep my lips with carmex lip balm, blot a little then apply the lip color straight from the tube.

Pros

• True to its name, it's absolutely matte yet non-drying
• Good stayin' power (about 3-4 hrs)
• Great color pay off
• Sleek elegant matte tube

Cons

• Some might find it pricey
• Could still be drying if applied without a lipbalm underneath

Store/Damage>>>

Rustan's Glorietta
Php1,450 (2g/.07oz)/$25

The BamShell Thoughts>>>

I usually prefer matte lipsticks as it looks more natural on me, even though it often dries up my lips pretty bad. But that's not the case w/ nars pure matte, as this is surprising moisturizing compare to other ones I've tried. I find the texture and the packaging pretty similar to sephora's matte lippies , however, I find nars to be non drying, no waxy/tacky feeling and doesn't bleed.
I find vesuvio as a pretty wearable red for daytime, I just do a dabbing motion for natural effect and swipe it heavily for a bolder look. I also thought it's cool naming their shades after different places all over the world.
Will I repurchase? yeah, I wanna get tonkin or bangkok shade =)

Review: Avene Eau Thermale (Thermal Spring Water, soothing anti-irritating)

Ingredients>>>

Avene thermal spring water, Nitrogen


Products Claims/Website Description>>>

Unique composition soothes and softens the skin and restores skin’s natural balance.
Clinically proven by over 300 studies to calm, soothe and soften the skin.  Used since 1743 in the Hydrotherapy Center to treat serious dermatological conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema.
As daily care, can use after cleansing, soothes the skin after shaving/waxing,sunburn, rashes, refreshes after exercise or during travel and could be use to set makeup.


Application>>>

Primarily I use this as a toner when I have some redness or irritation on my face and also to moist my sponge or brushes for foundation application. I also spray a little after using powder foundation to eliminate powdery finish.

Pros

• Great for sensitive skin
• Multipurpose
• Very fine mist

Cons 

• It's an expensive water ;-)

Store/Damage>>>

Watson's Tampines Mall (Singapore)
Got it on sale! S$20.00 for 2 150ml/5.2 Oz (or roughly Php680)


TheBamShell Thoughts>>>

Personally, I've nothin' much to say about this stuff except that it effectively and instantly calms my redness or  irritations, and for setting my makeup, I prefer using Etude House Dr. Oil facial mist. And I guess I wouldn't even repurchase even if this becomes locally available, and for the price??? Arrrghh...