Campaign for Safe Cosmetics did a test on lipstick and 400 different lipsticks tested were positive of lead. Lead is a chemical that is present and was banned because of its toxicity level even on small amount. There is no safe level of lead exposure s we really have to be very careful on using products that has lead on it.

Here’s some of the result of test done on lisptick:

• Maybelline Color Sensational, Pink Petal (7.9 ppm)
• L’Oreal Colour Riche, Volcanic, (7.0 ppm)
• NARS Semi-Matte, Red Lizard (4.93 ppm)
•  Cover Girl Queen Collection, Ruby Remix, (4.92 ppm)
•  Nars Semi-Matte, Funny Face (4.89 ppm)
•  L’Oreal Colour Riche, Tickled Pink (4.45 ppm)
•  L’Oreal Intensely Moisturizing Lipcolor, Heroic (4.41 ppm)
•  Cover Girl Continuous Color, Warm Brick (4.28 ppm)
•  Maybelline Color Sensational, Mauve Me (4.23 ppm)
•  Stargazer Lipstick, #103 (4.12 ppm)

If you’re interested to know, California’s safety limit is 5.0 ppm for lipstick. Here’s a detailed list of over 1000 lip products and their lead content (CLICK CLICK)

The Daily Green however publish a list of lipstick that are lead free (tested in 2007):

• AVON Ultra Color Rich Cherry Jubilee
• The Body Shop  Lip Color Garnet
• Clinique Long Last Lipstick Merlot
• Dior Replenishing Lip Color Red Premiere
• Estee Lauder Maraschino
• MAC Matte Lipstick Viva Glam 1
• Revlon uperlustrous Love That Red
• Revlon Superlustrous Bed of Roses
• Revlon Colorstay Lipcolor Red Velvet
• Tarte  Inside Out Vitamin Lipstick
• Wet n Wild Mega Colors Cherry Blossom

 OK you caught me! pink is just so chic right at the moment..and I am really lucky that my lips can wear any color, uhm except black and violet.. haven’t tried that shade yet..

What I’m wearing?

From left:

Etude Pink Lipstick (I can’t see the details of the lipstick argh!) but here’s a closer look ont hat lipstick:

Maybelline Color Sensational (that I bought from Walmart) in Fuschia Fever..

The last one is L’Oreal Paris Color Riche lipstick, Intense Fuschia (still shade of pink)

For every sale of L’Oreal Cheryl Cole Limited Edition Color Riche lipstick (£8.16), L’Oréal Paris aids The Prince’s Trust by giving £1 to the help Cheryl Cole foundation. Cheryl Col’s foundation has been launched last April 2011. It supports the Prince’s Trust’s work with young people.

Here’s what Cheryl Cole has to say about the shade:

‘I love wearing lipstick as it is makes me feel glamorous whatever the occasion.’

‘I chose this iconic luxurious, red shade as it is the perfect dramatic accessory.’

‘I am so thrilled the funds raised from my L’Oréal Paris lipstick can make a difference to people’s lives through my foundation with The Prince’s Trust.’

lipstick photo: www.cosmopolitan.co.uk
Cheryl Cole photo: www.dailymail.co.uk

Lancôme’s two new collection that is set to be released on February includes Rouge in Love for the lipstick line and Vernis in Love for the nail polish line. Here’s an ad showing Emma Watson wearing red lipstick and nail polish from the collection:  (photo source: www.hollywoodlife.com)

Youcef Nabi, president of Lancôme International, explains how Emma, being the spokesperson for this campaign will sure to spark an interest to the younger women to return back to using lipstick instead of lip gloss.

So while I was browsing some great rings from tungsten rings, I searched on where rings should be placed. But sometimes the engagement ring is left on the ring finger and the wedding ring is also placed there, the left ring finger wears two kinds of ring.

Engagement ring is placed on the left ring finger and at the time of the wedding it is replaced with the wedding ring.

Wedding ring is to be wear on the left ring finger. They say that the reason for this is because the left ring finger has a direct connection to the heart. But some practices suggest otherwise, wedding ring is sometimes placed on the right ring finger.

Graduation ring, we all know is also called as class ring. This is the ring given to students who finished their courses. The ring should be worn on the left ring finger too, since this signifies the closeness of the class to the heart of the wearer.

As I learned about rings, I noticed that most rings are placed on the left ring finger because of its connection to the heart.

As I browse hsamuel watches, a lot of watches caught my attention and I want to buy most of them for my husband. But before I do, I ask around first what kind of watch a man really wants. I learned that most men wants their watch to be simple yet very useful. Most of the men I asked does not want fancy and flashy watch.  They prefer black or gold. When asked whether leather strao or not, surprisingly, a lot of them say no to leather. And here I am, always thinking that leather strap is really good. I guess I am too old fashioned when it comes to watch and I guess that is the main reason why my husband never showed that much interest on the watches I bought.

In terms of the metal used, there are different kinds of metal used on engagement rings, Gold, White Gold, Silver and Platinum. It is not hard to know what your partner will prefer, just look at the kinds of jewelry they wear and you would know. In terms of gem stones used, you can find from  Pravins Engagement Rings different kinds of gem stones used such as emerald, ruby and of course the more popular choice, diamond. You can opt for diamond to be safe but some women finds it more appealing if you will give them an engagement ring with their birthstones on it.

If you have to ask me, perfumes is on top of my list. A women can always wear 3- 4 kinds of perfume in a week. It’s actually nice to wear different smells each day. Perfumes that are not too sweet and not to strong should be on your list.

Second on my list is jewelry or ladies armani watches. I know it is a bit expensive but if one can afford it, this can make any woman smile.

The third on my list is a gift certificate to my favorite shopping store. It is the least creative but on my point of view, this gift is a very good option, I can choose whatever I want.

And the last on my list is a spa package for me. It’s like saying that your partner deserves pampering and a time for herself.

But you know, they always say that it is the thought that counts, but you should always remember that when giving a gift to a woman, food or exercise related materials is a big no.

Avon, the foremost corporate advocate of this disease, continues to invite everyone to be a positive part of the fight to save women’s lives with its annual Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer (KGBC) fundraising event. Since its Philippine launch in 2002, it has been Avon KGBC’s mission to help provide access to care and support to medically under-served women.

In celebration of its 125th anniversary, the company for women brings more excitement to its annual walk and run events with its campaign Race to 125,000 Kisses. For 2011, Avon is inviting everyone to work together to build the giant pink ribbon through their “Kisses of Support”.

Participation in the annual event translates into a Kiss donation for all breast cancer victims. Your Kiss via a Kiss Card, which will be included in the KGBC shirt for the walk participants and race kit for the run participants, will be numbered and counted to fulfill the 125,000 target.

The Race to 125,000 Kisses, consisting of the 3K walk, 5K and 10K run events, encourages the public to walk and the growing community of runners in the Philippines to actively show their commitment for the cause. 

Join the Run: