Ever Bilena and Ever Bilena Serum Tinted Lip Balm

            I admit it, when it comes to Philippine brand cosmetics there are a few names that I trust. I am familiar with Ever Bilena brand because it has been a household name in the 80's and during that time I think it is the only local make-up that exists. I am also familiar with Avon cosmetics which is also popular but this is not a Filipino brand. I admit that whenever I hear the brand Ever Bilena before I am not that enthusiastic since it is locally made. We are more impressed by foreign cosmetics and we tend to look down on local made ones. But nowadays local cosmetics is close and at par with foreign brands. The brand name according to "Filipinknow", "bile" the Chinese term for beautiful and "na", the world for lady. so Ever Bilena means, ever beautiful lady.

Ever Bilena was founded by Mr. Dioceldo Sy. Watching his interview on Chinoy tv made me admire the man more. He is dubbed as the "father of Philippine make-up". His grandfather started selling pomade during the Japanese occupation. Anyway, fast-forward to now, Ever Bilena has 1,203 retails stores nationwide. We have a stigma on local make-up brand that maybe it is of poor quality. But here I am, I have tested and used local brand cosmetics and I can say some of them are good! 

Ever Bilena has also a few sister brands (ranging from cosmetics, detergents, cosmetics and skin-care) namely Ara Colours, Blackwater, Blustar, Careline, Ever Organics, Hello Glow, Hyaloo and Spotlight. 

This time I have tried Ever Bilena's Serum Tinted Lip Balm with EXO's Chanyeol as their ambassador. Personally, this is the first ever tintep lip balm. I bought two out of their 4 shades. I chose Naked which is more natural looking for everyday wear and Toast of New York, a little darker shade that Naked. I like this shade out of the two. I have also tried other cosmetic products from their sister brands like Careline and Spotlight. I love their Eyeliner Duo Stamp from Careline and Spotlight Marble Blush in Premiere Shade. 

If you have not tried any of their make-up, I say you should! They produce good and affordable cosmetics without hurting your pockets. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed! 

Lippies and First Make-Up Choice

  I would like to share with you all my budget-friendly choice of make-up. You could say I'm a Maybelline girl. It's a foreign brand, from the US. I think I started using it when I was in college. I started with Johnson & Johnson compact powder, a few Avon products, and then I shifted to Maybelline.

My first compact powder was from Maybelline, clear smooth shine free face powder in nude beige. It is in a light green compact. I like it because it has SPF-15. Then, the foundation that I have used for years is the dream satin liquid foundation.

I have also tried using other make-up brands like The Body Shop, lip and cheek tint which was so popular back then, but I do think they are really expensive, and the make-up is not suited for me.

Other lippies that I have used for a long time was from Maybelline, I really love their Water-Shine lipstick MF21, and my not so latest purchase from them was their colorsensational 410 in Blissful Berry. I like smooth moisture rich lipsticks.

I also have an Avon lipstick, True Color Perfectly Smooth Lipstick SL100 in Playful Rose color. It also glides nicely, and smoothly. With regards to the lip color, I prefer the dark plum shade. I think it is a mixture of red and violet.

A few months ago I have also tried a local cosmetic brand, Ever Bilena because of Ms. Kris Aquino. She launched her own style of affordable but high-quality make-up. I'm not really a fan of Matte lipsticks. I just bought it because its Ms.Kris Aquino's line of make-up. Plus, I like the nice pink color. Also, the lipstick is not your usual matte lipstick that is dry. It is somewhat smooth when applying.

I'm currently using Korean make-up brands now. Check out my upcoming reviews.