Beauty Roundup: Spotlight Velvet Matte Lipstick, Blk Soft Blur Liquid Foundation, GRWM Cosmetics Minis, and Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray

Jul 19

This week’s beauty news is a roundup of our favorite things: affordable yet luxe new drops, and mini makeup cuties. Spotlight Cosmetics releases their newest lippie, the Velvet Matte Lipstick. Blk Cosmetics launches their new Soft Blur Liquid Foundation in a posh bottle. GRWM Cosmetics broke the internet when they released mini versions of their bestsellers. Last but not least, the viral Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray (and its mini version) is now available locally. Whether you want to build your travel kikay kit, or are looking for new pretties to add to your vanity, we got you!

*Image via* *Spotlight Cosmetics on Facebook*

Spotlight Cosmetics Velvet Matte Lipstick Collection

We may have more than enough lip glosses, tints, and balms, but who can resist a good bullet lipstick? The new Spotlight Velvet Matte Lipstick (P495, 3.4g) is a non-drying, pigment-rich lipstick with a plush-matte finish. Combined with the elegant metallic packaging and embossed bullet, it’s giving high-end luxury, sans the hefty price tag. Its bold colors have a soft matte finish, but never feels dry on the lips thanks to the Avocado and Castor Seed Oil in the formula.

Whether you prefer a flattering nude or a bold statement lip, there’s a shade for you. It comes in a total of twelve (12) beautiful shades: Salmon Pink, Raspberry Roux, Pink Bonbons, Vintage Rose, Plum Juice, Pumpkin Tarte, Magenta Blush, Classic Red, Sienna, Bisque Bun, Rosewood, and Mulberry.

Get the decadent velvet lip of your dreams (at less than half the price of high-end brands) via Shopee, Lazada, or Tiktok. You can also check them out at the nearest Watsons or SM Beauty Store.

Blk Cosmetics Soft Blur Liquid Foundation

Have you seen Blk Cosmetics’ newest foundation? The Blk Cosmetics Soft Blur Liquid Foundation (P699, 30mL) is a gel-based medium to full-coverage foundation that feels light on the skin. Housed in a minimalist, frosted pump bottle, it feels more premium than their previous releases. It promises up to 12 hours of sweat-proof, water-resistant wear with a soft matte finish!

It definitely looks like the brand made an effort to be more inclusive with the shade range with this foundation. There are 15 shades to accommodate a range of skin tones and undertones: Silk (fair neutral), Oat (fair light neutral), Creme (fair light cool), Sand (light warm), Vanilla (light cool), Linen (light peach), Honey (medium peach), Beige (medium warm), Butterscotch (medium neutral), Toast (medium deep neutral), Chestnut (medium deep olive), Almond (deep neutral), Cinnamon (deep warm), Truffle (tan neutral), and Toffee (tan warm).

Along with the new foundation, Blk Cosmetics also released new tools. The Flawless Foundation Brush applies the product effortlessly on the skin, while the Makeup Maximizer Sponge blends the base evenly onto the skin for an airbrushed finish, thanks to its “Innovative Barrier Film” and “Smart Fingerprint Technology.” Get all three (with your choice of Soft Blur Liquid Foundation) as a set for only P999 (save P499).

For now, these new releases are available exclusively on the Blk Cosmetics Official Shopee Store. Crossing my fingers that they’ll be available in physical stores soon!

*Image via* *GRWM Cosmetics on Facebook*

GRWM Cosmetics Minis

Ah, my weakness: makeup minis! Travel-friendly, affordable, and just downright cute, GRWM Cosmetics recently released a trio of makeup minis designed to go with you “wherever life takes you.”

The multi-tasking Mini Milk Tint (P249, 2.5mL) is definitely a crowd fave for adding blendable color to lips, cheeks, and eyelids. The minis are available in beloved Milk Tint shades: Pablo’s Latte (neutral medium pink), Buttercream (warm medium rose), and Souffle (warm medium bright pink). There are two new shades: Meringue (neutral light nude peach) and Cotton Candy (neutral muted light pink).

Another popular GRWM must-have is the Mini Powder Rush Mini Loose Baking & Setting Powder (P299, 10g). It comes in five (5) shades: Milk White (translucent white), Bright n’ Pink (translucent soft rosy pink), Lemonade (translucent light lemon), Cream Puff (translucent neutral light beige), and Brioche (translucent neutral beige).

They also have a new eye-opening mascara: Lash Revolution Life-proof Mascara (P349, 4.5g). Waterproof, volumizing, lengthening, and lifting, it definitely has everything you need all packed in a travel-size tube.

Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray now in the Philippines

Yes, the viral Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray (P1,300/ 30mL, P2,200/ 100mL) is now available in the Philippines via Lazada! It might sound counterintuitive, but so many people can’t stop raving about how it is Easy Bake (Loose Baking & Setting Powder) in a bottle.

Formulated with rice starch, mineral clay, and 5 types of hyaluronic acid, it definitely is a one-of-a-kind setting spray that keeps oil at bay while hydrating the skin and locking in makeup for up to 16 hours.