Friday, May 25, 2012

Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara



Today, I'm going to be reviewing about A Mascara fro, Revlon. I know this product is already out long ago but some people still on a hunt for a natural looking mascara which can also stay on for hours. So, this is the answer for it The Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara. As usual, the packaging of this mascara is kind of different with the other Revlon mascara, because its Green. But other than that everything is almost the same as all other mascara, and the brush of this mascara is also pretty standard. 

The Claims:

-Lash enhancing formula complements the natural growth cycle of your lashes, improving their overall appearance and conditioning with each use 
-Get lashes that look instantly longer and lusher and will also grow stronger day after day
-Oversized lash-extending brush
-Ophthalmologist tested

Opinion about the Product:

The one thing that is driven my attention to this mascara was because it said that it have a formula which will make your lashes grow and improving your lashes appearance every time you use it. I do really like this product is because it gives a really natural looking lash after you apply it and it doesn't smudge on me, even though I wear it all day long for at least 10 to 12 hours. About the lash formula that will make your lashes grow longer, I cant really assure you or guarantee because I don't know if it really works. But overall this mascara did a good job on my lashes, because I got question on what mascara I used every time I use the Grow Luscious mascara by Revlon.

A side from the function factor of mascara, the price of this mascara is really affordable. For those of you who lives in Indonesia you can get it for only IDR 70.000,- and you can find it almost everywhere. So, for those of you who is in a look of a great mascara for a natural finish looking lashes, this is your answer. Try it and you will see for your self how good it will your lashes look.

For more Details, be sure to check on the Revlon Official Website below:

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Milani - LIQUIF'EYE



Today is the day i'm revealing the most amazing pencil liner EVER !! it is the Milani - Liquid Eye. Let's start, about the packaging, its just an ordinary eyeliner form, so no problem with that at all. I've tried so many of black eyeliner from many different brands, i got loads of them, some of it i do like them and some of them its okay, because some of them smudge. Then, i heard about this liners and most of people do really really like it, but i didn't give my hopes up because i can't find this brand here in Indonesia. But then, i found this product online and i ordered it straight away !! I ordered it from Makeupbrush on Facebook. So now, i have it in Black. Which actually this liners comes in 5 different shades as you can see on the picture above.


THE CLAIMS:

LIQUID EYE Liquid-Like Eye Liner Pencil


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Extremely smooth eye pencil with the application and feel of a liquid liner
that delivers true color payoff, in a metallic finish with a long-lasting wear.
Easily sharpens with Milani’s Duo Sharpener.




My Opinion about the product :

As soon as i receive this Liner, i swatch it straight away on my hand and it truly said what it claimed to be. It is the smoothest eye liner i ever tried and the color you get is very very similar like a liquid liner. So  its like a liquid liner in a pencil form. This is truly the greatest and blackest eyeliner ever !! But, when you apply this liner on your lid be sure to leave it until its dry for about 15 seconds, after the you don't have to worry about getting eyeliner all over your eyes. 

If you are in a hunt for a black eyeliner and you want it really black, this is the one !! It is not really pricey, well kind of pricey but you pay for a very good quality liner so why not?! I Bought it online for IDR 90.000,- in the US it cost $7.99. I will link the details about the website and where i bought my own liner.

SWATCHES : 


Details :

Milani's Website :

Makeupbrush website:

Monday, April 30, 2012

Healthy Mix Foundation - Bourjois



Want a flawless looking skin?? This is what you need girls, Foundation. Using foundation will make you look less 'cakey' than using a powder, which most of powder will give you a 'cakey' effect after several hours. So, to avoid the 'cakey' look start using a foundation, but be sure to look for a foundation that is not to heavy on your skin because it can clog your pores and causes acne. This foundation from Bourjois is a light foundation which it give you enough coverage. It doesn't look like you're wearing a mask, after you put it on. Even though the foundation said that its light and wont clog your pores, be sure to always clean your face afterwards and it has to be really really clean. 

The packaging of the product is very simple nothing special, and it comes out with a pump, so it wont spill.

The Claims: HEALTHY MIX FOUNDATION

70% MORE RADIANCE AND FLAWLESS COMPLEXION FOR UP TO 16 HOURS!

Bourjois' 1st radiance-boosting fruit therapy foundation for a flawless complexion for up to 16 hours!

- Apricot : Radiance
- Melon : Hydration
- Apple : Antioxidant
- Ginger : Energy

Its exquisite glide-on formula blends onto skin for a flawless, yet natural finish.


My Opinion about the Product :

I like this foundation for a daily use, because it is so light and doesn't feel heavy on your skin, heavy by mean like you are wearing lots of make up on your face. Its light also blends very well onto your skin, which provides you a very natural finish. The scent of the product is so so so good, but for those of you who don't like any scent in your foundation then you might not like this. But its not like the scent stay all day long though. You can only smell it when you apply it on your skin, after that you wont smell a thing. 

How i like to apply the foundation? I use two ways to apply my foundation in daily routine.

1.  Brush - I like to use a brush (Foundation brush) to apply the foundation on my skin, I put on pump on the back of my hand then with my index finger, take some of the foundation and put it on my cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. After that blend and smooth the foundation with the brush. 

2. Finger - When i don't have my brush around or too lazy to use a brush, i apply the foundation just with my finger. First same thing, one pump on the back of my hand, put it all over my face (cheeks, forehead, chin, nose) with my index finger then use three of your finger (index, middle and ring) blend the foundation by tapping it lightly onto your skin.

If you're on a hunt of a foundation, try this one because it gives you enough coverage and really easy to blend in. This product is also easy to find. The price range is around  IDR 100.000 - 150.000 (check on the Bourjois counter to be sure)

For More Details :


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

STORM - SLEEK


Another Eye Shadow review and this one is a brand from the UK. This palette contains 12 different colors from neutral to darker colors, with the combination of shimmer and matte eye shadow colors. Lets start with the packaging, the packaging its just a simple one, its a hard case palette. There's nothing bad about the packaging, its sturdy its black and classy. In this palette also comes with the dual sponge applicator. This brand carries on six different eye palettes, and the one i'm reviewing is called the STORM palette. I notice this brand from one of the UK magazine and many people also said that its a good product.


The Storm Palette Colors:

DOWN (DARK)  TOP  (NEUTRAL)

The Claims:

The Storm i-Divine palette comprises of 12 strong and rich shades perfect for accentuating the eyes and creating natural looks. 


The velvet-touch consistency gives full and shimmering coverage to the eye lid for maximum effect. Each shade can be applied alone for a dramatic effect or mixed to create a personalised look. 



Best applied with the applicator enclosed.



We've recently given our i-Divines a makeover! The outer packaging has been updated and the way the eye shadows are pressed are different. They are now pressed flat instead of the original waffle print.


My Opinion About the Product:

When this palette arrived, i cant wait to use it cause i think it will turns out great and i'm right. This eye shadow does what it claimed. The colors are very vivid and pigmented, In this palette you can create the most amazing shimmering eyes ever !! Because it really give you the shimmery effect without making you look ridiculously glittery. Most of the colors in the palette are shimmery just three of them which are matte colors. This palette also provides you the colors to create neutral to dramatic look depends on how you like it. 

Swatches:

Top Colors (Dark) Down Colors (Neutral)
As you can see the swatches on the picture, the colors below are the more neutral, soft colors but shimmery and the colors on top of it are the more divine and vivid colors for more dramatic looks. You can see how pigmented and gorgeous the colors are. (the colors swatches are in the same direction as the colors in the palettes)

How i like to use it this palette on a daily look are, First, I apply the soft gold color (Neutral, 2 from left) all over the lid using an eye shadow brush. Second, I apply the dark shimmery brown color (Dark, 1 from left) on the outer corner to the crease making a 'V' shape with a small dome brush and last but not least i used the matte soft brown color (Neutral, 3 from left) to soften up the colors using the Tapered Blending Brush. The very last thing is highlighting my brow bone just using my ring finger with the lightest color from the palette.

For, night time look i usually go for a more dramatic look and i used the same techniques just different colors selection. This is a Must Try item for those of you who like shimmers, cause it really gives you the real shimmer. 

You cant find this product in any department store in Asian particularly in Indonesia. So, i get this palette via FACEBOOK, the user name is MakeUpBrush. She sells a REAL deal !! All products she sells is 100% REAL and very good service as well. So, for those of you who wants any make up which is not sell anywhere near you go to MakeUpBrush on Facebook (I will give the link down below), she sells lots of brand such as; Benefit, Coastal Scents, Sugar Pill, NYX, Sleek, Sigma, and more. 

This Palette cost IDR 140.000,- (From MakeUpBrush), in the US it cost $10

DETAILS:


Makeupbrush Facebook


Wednesday, April 18, 2012

BRUSHES !!


There are a lot of different type of brushes to do your make up, there is one for blending, one to apply the eye shadow, one to apply concealer and foundation and much more. So, this time i will let you know based on my opinion the 4 basic brushes you will need to apply your eye make up. The Brushes i will show you today are featuring three different Brands, two of the brands you can easily find it. The Brand i'm featuring are Masami Shouko, Armando Caruso and Urban Decay. Lets start with the brushes.

1. First Brush is a shadow brush from Urban Decay, i always use this brush to apply my eye shadow all over my eye lid. the bristles on this brush is really tight and soft. which makes it very easy to control. when i use this brush, i use a patting motion to apply the eye shadow, so that it really sits on your lid. this brush is more pricey though, but you can always find another brush that is cheaper and have a good quality as well,  cause now there is a lot of brand who sell brushes with a more affordable price. 

2. Second Brush is a small dome brush from Masami Shouko. I like to use this brush to put a darker eye shadow tone on the outer corner of my eyes to divine my eyes. I use it by creating a C shape on the outer corner, to create a more dramatic look on it by deepen the color on the crease. This brush is the perfect one, if you really want a perfect shape on your outer corner, cause you will have more control on it and also you can create any shaped you want.



3. Angled Shadow brush, from Armando Caruso, this is a 2 in 1 brush. Because you can use it for your eyeliner or eyebrows. But i use this one as my eyeliner brush. When sometimes i don't want a very black eyeliner look, i always switch by using a black eye shadow instead and i apply it with this brush, This brush is a very precise brush. It makes it so easy to apply my eye shadow as an eyeliner, very easy to work with and the bristles also didn't felt like its poking your eyes. you can also use this brush with a gel liner.


4. Last but not least is my favorite brush from all, its the Tapered Blending Brush from Masami Shouko, This is a fluffy with a long bristles brush with a tapered tip. This brush ideally, shaped to apply, contour, highlight and blend colors on the crease of the eye. I personally use this brush more to blend colors on the crease, i love blending colors with this brush, cause its really do really makes the color blends well and give your eye make up a really soft touch. 


So, the step you need to follow are. First Apply your eye shadow using the Shadow Brush (NUMBER 1), then create a shape on your outer corner and darken your crease with a Small Dome Brush (NUMBER 2), after that use a neutral color such as beige, or any skin tone color to neutralize the color to create a softer look, or to soften the dark eye shadow so it didn't look harsh, with a Tapered Blending Brush (NUMBER 4), then last but not least apply your eyeliner (eye shadow for or gel liner) with a Angled Shadow Brush (NUMBER 5). Then you'll have the look that you desire.

The Price of the brushes: please check on the links below also for more details

Armando Caruso : Shops Debenhams, Sogo, and other department store.

(ALL PHOTOGRAPH BY ANGIE YODO)

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

SUPER FAT EYE MARKER - NYX


Eyeliner, is the one thing that will create you a very different look. But, its a very tricky one to use, to make a real gorgeous sexy look, you need lots of control with it. Lets start, Packaging. Nothing really special with it but this is a bigger eyeliner size than the usual one. It literally look like a board marker, but nothing i could complain about the packaging. 

COLOR : Carbon Black

CLAIMS :

Here’s a real magic marker: The extra wide felt tip eye liner is perfect for creating a dramatic cat-eye look. The eye marker application is smooth and the striking results are long-lasting and smudge-proof.


My Opinion  about the product :

I used to have a hard time using eyeliner, i never got it right. using eyeliner is like drawing on your eyes, and you have to be really precise to achieve a great look, cause if you don't you will look totally ridiculous. The way you draw your eyeliner on your eyes, really make a huge difference. I can never skip the eyeliner part. I used to have a hard time and kind of feel lazy to do it, cause if you messed up, you have to start all over again. But, practice make perfect. Now i have more control with eyeliner, thanks to the Super FAT marker. 

I know some people can got more control with a skinnier eyeliner, but i personally feel more comfortable and have more control with a bigger eyeliner like this one. So, for sure i really like the control i got from this liner. But, the color that it gave is not black enough for me, so every time after i apply the liner on my lid i always re-applied it with another liquid liner which is blacker, so the the line i apply with the super FAT liner was a guideline for me to applied another liner so it will be more precise and vibrant for sure. But yes as the claims said it is long lasting, cause if i wear a smokey look i just used this liner by it self, and it doesn't smudge.

SWATCHES

After all, i just have problem with the blackness, which is not black enough. As you can see from the swatches on the left, it  is not vibrant at all, in fact i swatch that back and forth for several times, but i like it because again the control that it gave to me. Also, the tip of the 'Marker' is a little bit flabby after you use it for several time. But, for those of you who is getting a hard time using a liner, try the Super Fat Marker by NYX maybe you will be better with eyeliner. This Super Fat Marker cost IDR 100.000,- in the USA it cost $10.00.

For more details please go to :





(ALL PHOTOGRAPH BY ANGIE YODO)

Saturday, April 7, 2012

NYX GLITTER POLISH !!


Quick Review about the NYX nail polish, i discover this product about a week ago. This are the Glitter nail polish by NYX. I'm actually on a hunt for glittery nail polishes, then i found this. So, i give it a try. The packaging of the product is the same as the other nail polishes, but i like the design of the bottle. The square and the details on it just make it look so classy, plus the glitters inside it is very pretty. The applicator is also very easy to use, its quite wide when you press the applicator against your nail, which make it slide on perfectly.

The 2 colors i owned : (From Left) Creme Glitter & Disco Inferno.

I cant find the claim about this product from their website, they just have the matte one in their page.

Then my personal opinion about this product is, I really like this glitter nail polish. I like it best when you top it off with a matte base color (which NYX also provides). The first time i used it, i used a matte brownish pink color then top it of with 'Disco Inferno' from NYX, i don't have the picture, but trust me it look so so good. also with a dark blue as a base, it makes your nails look fabulous. But, you have to use two coat to get a good amount of glitters, but if you don't like too much sparkles then one coat is enough. The price of this nail polish is very affordable, it cost IDR 70.000,-. for those of you who lives outside Indonesia i don't know the price for sure but the matte polish cost around $4.00. 

So, if you're in a hunt for polish that will make your nails sparkling glamorously then try this NYX Glitter Polish. then share your thoughts in the comments below. 

For more details be sure to check http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/

(PICTURE PHOTOGRAPHED BY ANGIE YODO)