Review: Missha Two Faces of Beauty Limited Lip Kit (Sensual Smoky Look)

 Hello!

Today I'm going to review my Missha Two Faces of Beauty Lip Kit.

I am loving this kit so far-- so onto the review. My kit is called "Sensual Smoky," while the other kit is entitled "Feminine Grace." The only differences are the colors of the full size lipsticks/glosses. Take a look at my previous post on the haul, it has pictures of the other kit (my sister got the Feminine Grace set.)

 The Lipstick

Color: SBE203

Missha Signature Glam Art Rouge SPF15/PA+ 

Color: SBE203

In Neutral Apricot Beige, the Glam Art Rouge lipstick is great for long-term wear. The lipstick applies smoothly and the color softly melts onto lips.

Missha describes this lipstick as being a "neutral apricot beige" color. I kind of disagree. While it does have an apricot coloring to it, it isn't really neutral. It is really pigmented and reminds me more of a coral-type lipstick. See the swatch below. The lipstick is also scented, it has a subtle sugary vanilla-ish smell to it.

Lipstick SBE203 swatch

The color is really pretty, but like I said, it really is more like a coral lipstick than a beige/neutral color. 

The Lip Gloss

Color: SBE01

Signature Glam Art Gloss SPF12 

Color: SBE01

The shimmery gold pearl and beige gloss is great for elegant color, moisturizing, and long lasting wear.

While I disagree with Missha's labeling of the lipstick as being a neutral apricot beige, I agree with that description for the gloss. It is nude, very neutral, and beige. The gloss is mostly shiny, I don't detect much glitter. It has a "cleanish" scent? Nothing like the lipstick's scent.

Lip Gloss SBE01 swatch

Lip Gloss SBE01 on my lips

The Lipstick Palette

(from left to right) SCR304, SBE203, SOR401, SPK101, SRD703 

Signature Glam Art Rouge Mini Five-Color Lip Palette:

Collection of popular lip shades - SCR304, SBE203, SOR401, SPK101, SRD703

So as I mentioned in my Missha haul post, the palette includes the lipstick color from the "Feminine Grace palette," and also includes the lipstick color from this palette. 

While I like the idea of having a lip palette of Missha's popular colors, I was disappointed that the palette didn't come with a lip brush. If you don't have a lip brush, you have to go out and buy one or apply it with your fingers--which is less than desirable. I think they should have included a mini cheap brush. Onto swatches.

(from left to right) SCR304, SBE203, SOR401, SPK101, SRD703 

I really like these colors. They are all within the pink family in my opinion. The boldest/most different shade is on the far right. It is SRD703 which is included in the "Feminine Grace" Lip Kit. I'd describe it as a berry-ish red color with slight pink undertones. I am a big fan of this color. It is so wearable. A bold lip, yet it compliments my skin tone so well. I think this is a beautiful red that would look great on anyone. 

My Thoughts on the Products?

The Lipstick (Missha Signature Glam Art Rouge): A huge fan of Missha's formula. I wrote a post earlier about Missha's High Glossy Lip Rouge, which is a little bit cheaper than this lipstick. This lipstick is slightly upgraded. It is just as creamy, pigmented, and beautiful as the other lipstick, except this one seems to have longer wear time and doesn't seem to wipe off as easily. I have the same complaint of this lipstick as the other one though, it seems to really emphasize your chapped lips. Be sure to wear a lip balm or to exfoliate your lips before wearing this. The color is to die-for, the moisturizing and creamy formula is divine, and I am crazy about the subtle vanilla smell. LOVE THIS LIPSTICK!

The Lip Gloss (Signature Glam Art Gloss): I like this gloss. It is sheer, creamy, and very light-weight. It pairs perfectly with the lipstick, and works great on top of it. SBE01 is a very neutral/nude color and I like that it is shiny, without being too sparkly. I don't really like ultra sparkly glosses. The nice thing about this formula is that it isn't sticky at all. It doesn't have a scent. I can't vouch for the wear-time because I have yet to put it on all day, but I think this is a very nice gloss. 

The Lipstick Palette (Signature Glam Art Rouge Mini Five-Color Lip Palette): I really like this palette. I love the idea of trying Missha's most popular shades. The palette's lipsticks are just a lovely and creamy as the full size. I think that these colors are very versatile and would look great on anyone.

Rating: 5/5

Pros:
- Affordable and inexpensive
- Great value (full size products)
- Creamy lip stick and gloss
- The lipstick is highly pigmented/beautiful color pay off 
- The lip gloss is sheer and very wearable
- The lip gloss isn't sticky at all!
- The lip products are moisturizing
- The lip products have SPF
- Good longevity of wear time
- The lipstick smells amazing!

Cons:
- The lipstick makes your chapped lips obvious
- The lipstick palette doesn't include a brush

Overall, I am so happy about my purchase! I am simply crazy about Missha's lipsticks. Plus, I got my kit for a great price! I only paid $24, while the lipstick is $18 by itself and the gloss is $16. This kit is a real steal. Pick yours up today. It went on sale again, now it is only $20!!!! Head to the Missha US site and check out what they have. See you next post~~~

Missha Haul!

Hi everybody! 

As promised, I am updating you on my Missha haul ^^

We bought everything on the Missha US website.

It actually just came yesterday. The shipping was really fast. My sister and I were so excited when this arrived hehe. She picked it up at our on campus Post Office and we quickly tore into the package. I'll be posting reviews sometime in the future, possibly soon, since I've already been trying a few of my products. Now...onto what I got...

So as you can tell from the above photo, we bought both versions of the Limited Edition Lip Kits, referred to as the "Two Faces of Beauty." Mine is the Sensual Smoky look and my sister got Feminine Grace. She also bought an eyelash curler, and the three face masks in front. I also bought a BB cream sampler. The loose samples on the top left and the tall silvery package with an "M" on it are free samples. The tall black matte looking box (top left) is also a free gift :)

Smoky Sensual (left) and Feminine Grace (right)

I was the most excited about these lip kits! The two kits both come with a lip gloss, lipstick, and a lip stick palette with their most popular lipstick colors. The lip stick palettes are identical in both lip kits, but the lipsticks and glosses are in different colors. 

I think it's odd that "Smoky Sensual" has more nude colors, while "Feminine Grace" has more of the bold reds. Is it just me, or should the titles be reversed? Haha.

The Lipstick

Color: SBE203

Color: SRD703

The packaging is so pretty, with cute flowers. The front of the cover is transparent, while the rest is not. The lipstick has a sugary vanilla smell and has geometrical shapes on the actual lipstick.

I tried on the top lipstick, and I wouldn't call it a "neutral apricot beige" exactly. While it does have an apricot coloring to it, it isn't really neutral. It is really pigmented and reminds me more of a mauve color?

The other lipstick, SRD703, isn't quite as red as I thought it'd be. It reminds me slightly more of a berry red color, rather than a "crimson" red as stated on the site.

The Lip Gloss

Color: SBE01

Color: SRD03

The lip gloss looks so pretty! I love the packaging, and the wand for application is also really nice. SBE01 is described as a "Shimmery Gold and Beige gloss" while SRD03 is described as a "Daring Rose Red." I tried the lip gloss on yesterday, and it didn't feel sticky at all. It didn't really have a scent either.

The Lipstick Palette

(from left to right) SCR304, SBE203, SOR401, SPK101, SRD703 

So if you didn't notice already, the lipstick palette of Missha's most popular colors contain the two full size lipsticks already included in the set. I really like the shade SRD703, which surprised me. It is the brightest color in the palette and isn't something I would normally ever choose to wear. It is such a lovely berry red, and compliments my skin tone really well.

The Freebie

A cute and very pink passport cover. It is a free gift that came with our order.

Anyway, that's all for now! Just updating you guys in detail on the haul. So far I am loving the lip sets. I suggest you go grab one now, they are limited edition and on sale! I got mine on sale for $24, but after buying it, it went on sale for only $20!!!! I cannot rave enough about this lipstick formula. So creamy and pigmented. Check them out :)

Sensual Smoky Lip Kit

Feminine Grace Lip Kit

Review: Missha M High-Glossy Pure Lip Rouge

 Hello everyone! This is my first post for March ^^

Today I will be reviewing Missha's M High-Glossy Pure Lip Rouge.

Lately, I have been really into Missha. This lipstick actually belongs to my sister, and she highly recommended it. I borrowed it from her to try for a little bit and decided to review it. I also just purchased some more make up on their website with my sister. So lot's of Missha reviews will be coming sometime in the future! My sister bought this in Korea on sale for somewhere around $10-$11 but it is $15 on the Missha site.

The packaging of this lipstick is very glitzy. It has a pink gradient and is covered with diamond shaped indents on the plastic tube cover. The lipstick tube is very lightweight and so is the cover, yet durable. 

The Color

Missha High-Glossy Pure Lip Rouge (SPF13)

Color: GCR02 Miss Holic

The M High-Glossy Pure Lipstick shines, moisturizes, colors, and protects your lips.

The soft silky texture makes it easy to apply. 

The Skin Melting System helps lipstick apply onto lips, covering and filling the cracks and wrinkles.

Also protects lips from harmful UV rays with SPF13.

[Directions] Apply an appropriate amount onto lips.

[Ingredients] Listed here

So this lipstick is in shade GCR02 (Miss Holic). It looks like a bright pink with coral undertones, and has a nice sheen to it. I couldn't find the size of the lipstick...but when you twist the lipstick all the way up, it is a little less than 1/2 an inch in length.

I took fancier photos of it with a white background, but honestly, the color looked too red in those photos. I took photos with it in my hand because the color looks just about the same in person, and so you could compare it to my skin color. It is a slightly brighter shade of pink, but this photo is pretty true to real life.

The color in this photo looks almost exactly the same in real life.

I once again put the lipstick in front of my hand and shot this photo because I found that this was the best lighting/background for making the lipstick appear true to its real color.

I like the shape of this lipstick!!! It had small geometric shapes on it, so instead of being the typical lipstick with one section sunken in/shorter than the rest, this gives you a nice even application and as it wears down, it doesn't wear down in one section of the lipstick more than the other. Mine is used so you can't really see the shapes, but this is what it originally looked like:

 Swatch

This color is a pretty coraly-pink color, and has a very pretty sheen to it. So on the swatch on my hand you can really see the orangey undertones. You can't really see the sheen in this photo, but on my lips (below) you can see it. The color also appears more pink on my lips than on my hand.

The lipstick is also scented, but it is super mild. It has a slight fruity scent, very pleasant and not strong at all.

I applied one full swipe on my lips. The color is gorgeous and has a wonderful sheen. It is also highly pigmented! I get such a bright color pay off with only one application. The texture is creamy and very buttery.

How I use this Product

I swipe it directly onto my lips, and I am good to go. I noticed that if you have chapped lips though, it is probably better to wear a balm underneath the lipstick. It tends to make your chapped lips more noticeable.

My Thoughts on the Product?

Buttery, creamy, highly pigmented, and with a slightly fruity smell. What else could you want from a lipstick? Love this lipstick. The color is gorgeous and the pigment is beautiful. However, I noticed that it tends to not wear well if you have chapped lips (it sinks right into the dead skin and makes it more obvious), and it also wipes off quite easily. I think you need to wear a primer with this, or be prepared to wear a primer if you are eating something etc. And if you have a chapped lips issue, either use a lip exfoliator or wear a lip balm underneath the lipstick.

But, if you aren't touching your lips or touching your lips to anything, this lipstick stays on your lips for a long time. There are easy solutions to the lipstick wiping off-- you can wear a lip primer or just reapply the lipstick throughout the day.

The lipstick has such a high pigment and a beautiful color. One swipe and I have bright and colorful lips. Want a more subtle color? Simple pat on the color or lightly run it across your lips. This lipstick is your go to for both a subtle and bright lip. The choice is yours. 

The lipstick also has a beautiful creamy, buttery, and moisturizing texture. I love how it feels as it glides across my lips with ease. It is buttery and creamy, yet it isn't heavy. It is very lightweight on the lips. Lastly...it has the benefits of SPF13 in it. I didn't even know that lipsticks could have SPF in them? Maybe I am the only one who didn't know? Haha.

Who do I Recommend this Product to?

Everyone! From lipstick newbies to lipstick vets, I highly recommend you pick one of these and add it to your collection. I am pretty sure that everyone will find a color they will like from Missha's High-Glossy Pure Lip Rouge line. You can purchase it from the official Missha US website, or you can find them on ebay. The price may be a bit expensive ($15), but it is such a versatile lipstick and I am sure you will love it every bit as much as I do.

Rating: 4.8/5

Pros:

- Highly Pigmented color

- Versatile lipstick (buildable from neutral-bright lips)

- Creamy, buttery texture

- Moisturizing

- Lightweight

- The geometrical shape of the lipstick

- The deliciously, yet subtle fruity scent

- SPF13

Cons:

- Slightly expensive

- Tends to make chapped lips more obvious

- Can wipe off easily

I had to deduct some points away because of the chapped lips issue, and how the lipstick can wipe off easily. But, overall, I love this lipstick. It is such a beautiful color and has all of the things you expect to have in a great lipstick. I've used lipsticks by Urban Decay and Too Faced and love them, but honestly...I think I like Missha's lipstick just as much. 

While UD and Too Faced have better staying power, I like how Missha's lipstick is much more lightweight. I find UD and Too Faced lipsticks to be creamy to the point of being a bit heavy on the lips. Anyway, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this Missha's M High-Glossy Pure Lip Rouge lipstick. Go check it out~~