Marion Fashion Design Lipstick in #724

I got this lipstick from Sasa Outlet in Yau Ma Tei for guess how much?! .... It's only for HKD 8! ( approximately USD 1 ). Compared to VOV Aqua Lip Lipstick, the quality of this lipstick is disappointing. First, it comes with a very cheap packaging. For its price, it is understandable that it only comes in a clear, cheap plastic packaging, but if you compare it with the VOV Aqua Lip Lipstick's packaging, you'll wonder what I'm talking about. Plus, I'm not really disappointed with the lipstick's formula, but I'm not really pleased at all as well. It is okay, but a bit drying. I don't use my MAC Prep + Prime Lips before putting this on, because for sure, this would just chap my lips up. Anyway, it's not that moisturizing, I noticed that after approximately 6-7 retouch, my lips are getting chapped or let's say, "dry."

About the staying power of this lipstick, it stays around 30 - 45 mins ( less staying power than NYX's ) before it melts to your lips.

The color of this lipstick is not that good on me, but wearable for my skin color. It is a hot pink or bright fuschia colored lipstick, which is blue-based. It is similar to NYX's Louisiana, only that it is blue-based.

I am not going to repurchase this lipstick anymore because it didn't please me that well to be precise.

Rica's Rating : 2 / 5

Anyway, here are some swatches:

( Left : Lightly Swatched ; Right : Heavily Swatched )

Here, compared to NYX's Round Lipstick - Louisiana

( Left : NYX Round Lipstick - Louisiana ; Right : Marion Fashion Design Lipstick - 724 )

Latest Haul from Sasa Outlet : May 2010

I went to Sasa Outlet last week but wasn't able to blog about what I bought there last week because of my busy schedule from work, social life and family life last week. Sorry guys. Anyway, here it is: 1. Facial Wipes : HKD 11 for 2 packs 2. Lipstick in : HKD 10 / each 3. Lipstick in : HKD 15 / each 4. VOV Lipstick in #06 : HKD 10 each 5. Lip Liners : HKD 5 / each For those who still have no idea where Sasa Outlet is located, it can be found over Yau Ma Tei, Nathan Road. You can exit at Yau Ma Tei MTR station if you're taking the train and take the exit which are opposite sides from the Portland Street Exit. From there, you can see a clear sign that says "Sasa Outlet", maybe around 3-4 shops away from the MTR. Goodluck searching! Marion Fashion Design Lipstick - HKD 9 / each

( Left to Right ) 720, 724

Ap-Au Lipstick - HKD 15 / each

(Left to Right) 04, 08

VOV Aqua Lip Lipstick in #06

Cyber Colors Twinstar Waterproof Maximizing Mascara - HKD 10

Beauty Perfect Lip Liner in 1020 (HKD 5)

Docile Lip Liner in 04 (HKD 5)

( Left to Right ) Docile Lip Liner in 04, Beauty Perfect Lip Liner in 1020