A lipstick person is one that holds certain fondness for lipsticks---whether she is actually applying it on her lips, or just merely collecting lipsticks by color, texture, or brand, a lipstick person has a quite significant impulsive behavior on buying lipsticks as spotted on a make up stall or in an online make up shop.  As trivial as it may sound, there are a number of girls that hold certain fondness on this powerful tube.
In fact, lipsticks are popular even during girls' early childhood.  For instance, i can remember how i played with my Barbie doll and just stare at her lips and adore its color.  Growing up, I see my Tita applying ONLY lipstick whenever she goes out.  In a way, i grew up with an understanding that a face make up will never be complete without that stain on the lips. 
Stain on the lips brightens your face and gives you a kind of personality or character or attitude.  It can be soft and subtle, lovely as pink or bright and witty, hot as red; simple and bare as beige or nude or vibrant and eye-catching as neon orange.

There are a roster of lipstick colors you can choose from depending on your skin color, occasion to attend to, depending on your mood or probably the way you just want people to notice you (or your lips!).

Based on research, lipstick invention started during the ancient times when Mesopotamian women crushed gemstones and apply it on their lips (wikipedia.com)!

I wonder how gemstones feel on the lips. haha!  Nowadays, lipstick variety includes those that have matte-finish, glossy, or semi-matte. Matte-finish is my favorite!  Perhaps amongst the brand that has good matte-finish, MAC lipsticks stand out.  My personal choice is MAC candy Yum yum and Russian Red.  It gives you the full lip pigmentation you want to achieve as it stains and stays long without the oily/shiny effect.  However, during my high school days, I would always wear Revlon gloss, as it makes my lips soft and look pouty! (Perfect for a teen!)  Semi-matte however gives just the right color and protection for the lips.  I must admit, my lips are chapped and always dry because this is the side effect of Matte lipsticks---they make lips really dry.  Anyway, if this happens to you just take care of your lips by using a balm or petroleum jelly applied overnight or whenever you take a break from your matte lipstick.
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MAC Russian Red instantly brightens your face!
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Max Factor nude pink with gloss effect
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I love it for everyday wear! this neon pink lipstick is so lovely on the lips! MAC Candy Yum Yum
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MAC Creme Puff on my lips in this photo.  The color is pale pink, subtle and simple.  However, I think this color is quite sensitive with skin color matching, morena or tanned girls may find this more appealing.  hahah. For those who have whiter/fairer complexions, you may look a little pale when you wear this.  i guess, deep smoky eyeshadow paired with this lip color will give it an elegant or should i say, vampirish-twist:)

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My recent purchase, Laneige Snow Crystal Pink Matte lipstick. Blends perfectly with my skin color. It is matte but unlike MAC matte, Laneige doesn't make my lips dry and chapped.
Lip Tricks:

Before i buy lipsticks, i make it a habit to read reviews first and look at images of women wearing the lipstick i plan to purchase.  Blogs, reviews from the official website of the brand, random images---they all help so you may execute a "wise buy" and be not sorry about your purchase.

Consider visiting the physical store and try on the lipstick/ tint first.

If you want something bold--something that makes your lips noticeable/ full or if simply you want to emphasize your lips, try Mac matte lipsticks.  Look for Russian Red, Ruby Woo, lady Danger, Saint Germaine or Candy YumYum. 

If you want something natural, more like just a stain on the lips, try lip tints!  Benefit Cosmetics' Bene-tint has a nice rosy smell, however it does not stain much especially on first application. Face Shop's My Lips eat Cherries stains perfectly and instantly and it is much economical compared to Bene-tint, if you are considering the budget:)  
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benefit's bene-tint mini and Face Shop's My Lips Eat Cherries:) tints for cheeks and lips!
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With my sister Athenna!  I tried Bene-tint on her cheeks and lips. See how natural it appears, for everyday make up:)



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all eyes on the lips!:)
There! I hope i have helped you guys on your next lip tube purchase:)

What's your favorite lipstick, by the way?
avie avila
6/6/2013 08:25:25 pm

...very nice blog!
LIPSTICK on the mirror is one of my fav's.
It began probably when i was 14 years old putting on my mother's LIPSTICK.
If i'm feeling down in the dumps or like i need a pop of colour,
I'll put on EB's RED LIPSTICK, and I realized how Classy and glamorous it can be.

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caroleen Joy Ileto
8/21/2013 12:09:09 am

hi avie! i just read your comment now, thank you so much for reading. ever bilena is a good product too. red lipstick no matter what brand it is, gives girls a classy look just like what u said:)

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7/20/2016 10:55:39 pm

This is your personal blog? I love your pictures indeed. I add you a friendship also in facebook, Carooleen. I hope you accept my friend request. Thank you

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