NARS Bangkok

 NARS pure matte lipstick in Bangkok

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I just had to have it because I live in Bangkok.  Heehee!  Ang babaw.  I wish they have Manila shade as well.  I'd buy that one too!  Also, the first time I asked about Bangkok at the NARS counter in Central Rama3, they told me it was sold out because it was one of their best sellers.  You know how I get gigil whenever I hear those two terms.  Haha!  I went back a week later and they had it in stock so yay!

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My "no make-up" look: Clinique Super City Block Oil-free Daily Face Protector SPF 40 -- it's a tinted sunblock so I just dabbed my MAC Studio Fix powder to get rid of the shine; Bobbi Brown brow pencil + gel, Benetint on the cheeks and NARS Bangkok on my lips.

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This lipstick looks great with clear gloss too!  I tried it with my Lancome juicy tubes and I felt like a movie star!  Haha!  But I don't really like wearing lip gloss because I can't kiss Aly if I have it on.  She hates it when I leave a mark on her.  So these MLBB (My Lips But Better -- this deserves another post) shades are really good because she thinks I'm not wearing lipstick so I can kiss her anytime.  Heehee! 

Lipstick for Everyday

I love the drama of red lipstick but let's face it: it's not something that you can wear everyday.  I need a bit of color on my lips so I won't look sick.  Haha!  I tried Benefit's award-winning Benetint lip and cheek stain, but it doesn't last long.  I also have Revlon's sheer Colorstay in Plum, which lasts longer but too dark naman.  So I've been looking for a lipstick that's good for everyday wear with great lasting power.  I wanted a nude-ish shade that will be perfect for days when I want to go a bit heavy on the eyeliner.  But after looking at the various nudes that the SA's presented to me, it may not be the right shade after all -- too light, too brown-ish, too orange-y... I want something that gives just the right amount of color; a shade that gives me the no-make up look.  My husband doesn't get this whole no make-up look thing.  He said why bother putting on make-up if you want to look like you don't have any on?  Ugh!  Men!  I'm sure the ladies get what I mean.

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Anyway, I found the One at MAC.

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MAC lustre lipstick in Capricious.

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This is how it looks on me:

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I love it!  Been wearing it nonstop since the day I got it :)