I have two of these lipsticks – 01 (Barbie pink) and 08 (Brownish Orange) shades.
Pros:
Long wearing
Semi matte finish
Highly pigmented
Reasonably priced (less than Php 400 for one lipstick)
The shade 01 is a good MAC Pink Nouveau dupe (albeit the former is a tad darker)
Cons:
Can be drying due to its long wearing formula (so don’t forget to use lipbalm first)
Is it needed or it’s just nice to have? I recommend this to MUAs on a budget.
Will I repurchase: Definitely!
Rating: 4 out of 5
4U2 is an American Brand manufactured in Thailand (I don’t know if it makes sense). I think this brand is and underdog and deserves more appreciation and support. I honestly believe that MUA and beauty enthusiast should check 4U2 stalls.
I purchased these because I love neutral matte eyeshadows. I have oily skin and lids and matte eyeshadows complement my skin type.
I am biased over neutral palettes because of my niche preference: wedding, debut and editorial shoots. Ergo, neutral palettes are a must.
I fell in love with 4U2 Classic Palette because it’s an 8 color palette consisting of basic neutral colors. It’s definitely a steal for its price. It saved me from buying MAC neutral eyeshadows.
Pros:
Reasonably priced (less than Php 1000 for 8 shade-palette)
Good color payoff
Not chalky
Nice matte black packaging
Big mirror inside the palette
Cons:
I can’t think of any
Is it needed or it’s just nice to have? It’s a must for every MUA
Will I repurchase: Definitely!
Rating: 5 out of 5
