When I blogged about my certified lead-free lipstick in 2008, I said that I have been using it for four years then. Making it 7 years now. Sure, I still buy lip stain and lipstick that I fancy. But this is the one lipstick that I cannot do without. Why, I can even sleep in it and not worry about it causing my lips to darken or whatnot.  The packaging of this herbal lipstick is so cheap, you actually can mistake it for one of those cheap China cosmetics in that are all over our tiangges. Think again! This cheap looking lipstick costs no less than P600 (approx. $14). I was surprised myself. Because if I remember it right, the last time  I bought my previous one, it was just around P450 something.

Contains beeswax blended with herbal and flower extracts that help maintain the redness and moisture of lips. Long lasting. Non-darkening. Four shades to choose from.

This organic lipstick is exclusively distributed by BioEnzyme Plus. And as fail as its packaging is compared to the usual ones we find in the store, I keep coming back to buying my supply anyway. For one, I was never exactly the “norm” girl.  I really would rather a product does its job even if is as plain looking as this.

I just thought I’d blog about it even as I recently bought my supply. In brown, this time. I totally appreciate the fact that even if I have been under the weather for a good many days now, I can get away with having non-cracked lips with the help of organic and healthy cosmetic choice like this all natural lipstick. My lips are always the first to go as a tell tale sign that my immune system is down. This organic lipstick and its vitamins to do their job of taking good care of my lips.

I honestly cannot figure out how I managed through my make-up wearing years without Leyende’s Face Canvas moisture glider & make-up base. When I first encountered “primer”, it all sounded too weird for me. I can only associate primer with that mixture you paint all over a wall you want the color changed. Before 2008, I only had three regular make up must haves in my kit (brow pencil, lipstick and face powder). I know I started rather late, foundations were not my constant companion until then.

Neva was right all along. I was a little hesitant when she first offered for me to try the Face Canvas. I thought I was okay with my former regimen – foundation straight on my face. Obviously, I did not know better. Thanks, Neva! Almost three months in and my face is loving Leyende’s Face Canvas. As my dear readers must have noticed, I have this leaning towards everything natural. I love that Leyende’s Face Canvas is as organic as it can get.

Mango butter from India serves as the base for this deliciously non-greasy moisturizer. Perfect for both tropical or cold weather, Face Canvas locks moisture in and stays put along with your make-up. Made with organic bearberry extract and carrot extract known for its anti-aging properties.

Personally, I am not up for a product’s packaging. I am more interested how a beauty product delivers whether it’s an eye candy or not. But Leyende’s Face Canvas has both: great packaging and effective product.  Face canvas allows for the make up to last through the day. I can only conclude that it balances my skin out. I can easily leave the house without foundation on but not without Face Canvas anymore. Having my face not too dry and not too oily throughout the day when I have it on is so convenient. And this is saying a lot coming from a person who suffers with a huge bunch the kind of humid climate that we have in this side of the world.

Definitely a must have beauty product! The price of P450 (approx. $10) for a 60g jar is such a small cost for the way Leyende’s Face Canvas moisture glider & make-up base delivers.

This is a call to lovers of mineral make up to be vigilant. Of course we doubt that thepeople behind the brands will ever claim to have asbestos as one of its ingredients. But we hope that the companies behind the mineral make up brands will get their products tested against asbestos. This will both benefit the make up companies and the consumers. Although, Mesothelioma lawyers are available, it is always better to be vigilant about this matter now that we were warned.

Kikay Corner is now proud to be an official distributor of Organic THANAKHA. Thanakha is an all in one skin care product that is therapeutic, an agent of restoration and a protects against harmful sun damage.

Feel free to email KikayCorner at kikay@kikaycorner.net.  Retail price is PhP750 or USD$17.  Payment via G-Cash, Bank Deposit (BDO or BPI) or PayPal. Kikay Corner delivers Organic Thanakha to anywhere in the Philippines via Air21 (shipping fee @ P80) and internationally via Fedex (shipping cost will depend on your location)

It may be a good alternative to the usual synthetic cosmetics but only if you do not mind frequent applications.

As per its label, it says: Discovered accidentally by a renowned professional makeup artist – has been and still is the oldest of all trade secrets. It is used primarily as an oil-absorbing highlighter and makeup setter.