tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49648165154915443962024-03-12T20:22:18.151-07:00A Piece of CakeThis is a place for my daily makeup and beauty experiments.Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-60104146778410156372016-02-04T02:07:00.001-08:002016-02-04T02:07:22.191-08:00Lipstick of the Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9WLk9p7azZ9dXd9aqynFnADLbYESW2oJua9CEBTTOVJ-2_TITEQ-svEZIIthyphenhyphen8ZN3lEStaTJRLcO6Teoxfa44tyYVogo-hxnuNo-BdE9ngmjj95e6XWMj_Wi1CAVVLo-YRBMEDD3dTwuc/s640/blogger-image-1726693820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgltqX4HjGPda2DgnXSQ9RAGLvL8F2LMQvisIuTPiso4ivGig63qZWew9-q9sPy64kPy526_an9A1s0BhSfXoEEYV_FC31_C4eX9j_RA3QjnptoRyl65FscnpgeWlQsKM4m4LTIK1NTOSHk/s640/blogger-image--1738395273.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgltqX4HjGPda2DgnXSQ9RAGLvL8F2LMQvisIuTPiso4ivGig63qZWew9-q9sPy64kPy526_an9A1s0BhSfXoEEYV_FC31_C4eX9j_RA3QjnptoRyl65FscnpgeWlQsKM4m4LTIK1NTOSHk/s640/blogger-image--1738395273.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Nars Audicious Dominique</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9WLk9p7azZ9dXd9aqynFnADLbYESW2oJua9CEBTTOVJ-2_TITEQ-svEZIIthyphenhyphen8ZN3lEStaTJRLcO6Teoxfa44tyYVogo-hxnuNo-BdE9ngmjj95e6XWMj_Wi1CAVVLo-YRBMEDD3dTwuc/s640/blogger-image-1726693820.jpg"></div>Nars Audicious Domonique, despite had so many raves, was one of last I wanted to purchase from this collection. For some reason I kinda thought I had enough purplish mauve-ish kind of lipsticks from various brands. But of course, one shade might look a 0,1% difference but the formula might make a difference and there's no secret that Nars Audicious formula is ah-ma-zing! <div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWNj8JFPqnkcSY58stpK-sKP_4jRNpkHj7KIH7TPiOgTyyplj1nKbLAB7vInQ16X3jQPOEbxOwGv62urk__04VfXv9sZn-KAZFgjI2VDtEVNBx1g3nWV3IiG6HV3Trk0e4ZVrHrRkmzuqz/s640/blogger-image-1453560214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWNj8JFPqnkcSY58stpK-sKP_4jRNpkHj7KIH7TPiOgTyyplj1nKbLAB7vInQ16X3jQPOEbxOwGv62urk__04VfXv9sZn-KAZFgjI2VDtEVNBx1g3nWV3IiG6HV3Trk0e4ZVrHrRkmzuqz/s640/blogger-image-1453560214.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div>Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-60391539346016150212016-01-31T22:32:00.001-08:002016-01-31T22:32:33.868-08:00Look of the DayAfter wearing matte liquid lipstick for awhile, I miss wearing a regular lipstick. No matter what, there usually were no issue of dried lips and application was also a dream since there was no chance of the product sinking into lip lines. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqGDb3tLkU5O5G_0EGvWVyR3evkl_ouxx49hBXgtM01GAN7DWxcwTQ10mae_bffcl8i5wdgaGFfxH2NlmYjYdnnJk8ZYMduzq4uxbTPN4-seUuA5kIMuTCScboBv7F4T7MucqXP56vR0no/s640/blogger-image-2088404640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqGDb3tLkU5O5G_0EGvWVyR3evkl_ouxx49hBXgtM01GAN7DWxcwTQ10mae_bffcl8i5wdgaGFfxH2NlmYjYdnnJk8ZYMduzq4uxbTPN4-seUuA5kIMuTCScboBv7F4T7MucqXP56vR0no/s640/blogger-image-2088404640.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've never tried the regular lipstik from Studio Make Up but I love its lipstick crayon. The application is a cinch and the color payoff is great. Take a look at Melort I'm wearing today, the exact bold red wine color which covers my pigmented lips yet still look fresh after several hours. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It cost only Rp. 175,000 when I got it last December 2015, so I'd say run!</div>Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-52853146916393859782014-04-04T20:07:00.001-07:002014-04-04T20:07:14.626-07:00Silky Girl Double Intense Gel Eyeliner - Your Cat-liner's BFFI love eyeliners! If I have to pick 1 make up item I'd never forget to wear, it would be eyeliner. OK a lipstick too. And blush on. It's hard to pick just one!<div><br></div><div>Out of different formulas, gel, liquid, and pencil, I must say that I don't care much about the gel formulas. Not because it's not good; its staying power is the most stellar out of the 3 for me, but more because of its impracticality. On one hand you have a pot of product, and you have a separate brush included or not. Most of the time, I have issues with the brush. Bobbi Brown's too stiff and too thick for me; and I have different eyeliner brushes that too scratchy when I want to tightline.</div><div><br></div><div>Thankfully, Silky Girl comes to the rescue. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzNqzlguKkdJjGC-iiCHznEwtD_A_P1AIGDRyveFA7RIzWMGGmPnzITu_giWTtCtV-psfEep9VxJAd-ByD3ltP5FyJacN384FbAa4QuoG4GsmiAx12DRpPWtmey9MGQ10go28n0lnRDtT/s640/blogger-image-1341737422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzNqzlguKkdJjGC-iiCHznEwtD_A_P1AIGDRyveFA7RIzWMGGmPnzITu_giWTtCtV-psfEep9VxJAd-ByD3ltP5FyJacN384FbAa4QuoG4GsmiAx12DRpPWtmey9MGQ10go28n0lnRDtT/s640/blogger-image-1341737422.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Kf2ONX0h21AyD6_88GuliH0gcI6tJ0rIBrDuLUzsuaNhadxPEhoJY3V070dGprdXpG4v8KrxMtFyIC0w1qMS7Od2t_EMXKWUfpWZwrvuNzSJn2CKtn_NEH1AodDIWvja_mE67JDDx4on/s640/blogger-image-1971525772.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Kf2ONX0h21AyD6_88GuliH0gcI6tJ0rIBrDuLUzsuaNhadxPEhoJY3V070dGprdXpG4v8KrxMtFyIC0w1qMS7Od2t_EMXKWUfpWZwrvuNzSJn2CKtn_NEH1AodDIWvja_mE67JDDx4on/s640/blogger-image-1971525772.jpg"></a></div> </div><div>See how practical it is! You twist the top and voila! A small brush! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiXr2zmnhwY4AACZJlGcaagX9lAkyJMD8DKfH6a0iESIDzdjUcKuDQFaMNu-uj-Un5OWrhyEuPB3QVPQrrr0NGGt1iqhx5XMwKBc5ifiWOBkv59nx47YiOSO-Fz2i2lmuTXALGBHTLs3J/s640/blogger-image--1484177744.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiXr2zmnhwY4AACZJlGcaagX9lAkyJMD8DKfH6a0iESIDzdjUcKuDQFaMNu-uj-Un5OWrhyEuPB3QVPQrrr0NGGt1iqhx5XMwKBc5ifiWOBkv59nx47YiOSO-Fz2i2lmuTXALGBHTLs3J/s640/blogger-image--1484177744.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Very Mac Gyver-ish if I may say so. And I'm definitely in love with the brush. It's small enough for precise application, but it's soft enough so waterlining doesn't poke your eyes. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCuKSPOfR0SbFp0Z80qpzubefltuS-yjDXeqA2qV6yYIPMdhPEJcfKqx6X2YMLhmaNQ-ciG1Dk8Jzk4ikS9bdo7F9IZ0NKmishPtX4ILH8LHl4l1h2lZCjItRmDgfX_8hsxxG1Aa2qZp2u/s640/blogger-image--1465454517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCuKSPOfR0SbFp0Z80qpzubefltuS-yjDXeqA2qV6yYIPMdhPEJcfKqx6X2YMLhmaNQ-ciG1Dk8Jzk4ikS9bdo7F9IZ0NKmishPtX4ILH8LHl4l1h2lZCjItRmDgfX_8hsxxG1Aa2qZp2u/s640/blogger-image--1465454517.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I heard it comes in brown and blue. So I'd definitely be on the look out for those. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div><br></div><div><div><br></div></div></div>Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-85664887743918800332012-03-29T03:03:00.000-07:002012-03-29T03:03:10.746-07:002012 - The Year of Living with LossesI put off posting anything at all this year, partly because I didn't want to make this beauty blog into an online diary for my daily life, which I'd like to keep separate from this blog as this is my haven from my mad mad life. Another reason was also because I almost had no will to pretty myself up with 2 HUGE losses in my life. But then, it's the routine of showering, putting on makeup and making a major decision of which lipstick to apply (although my go to color these days would usually be nude and pale one) that keeps me sane.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>When fireworks were lighting the early hours in January 1st, I lost my father. He was hospitalized and put in an intensive care for a mere 9 hours before he was gone. He's living with his stroke for the past 11 years and never had he been careless about his health, OK, he's a foodie, loved good food and good company and maybe had few lapses, but overall, he always took a good care of himself. So losing him was a shock to our family.<br />
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43 days later, I lost my husband. He died of a heart attack. We never even thought he had heart problem until the day before he died. He was in the intensive care unit for less than 6 hours before he was gone. To say that I was in shock was an understatement. If it's not for my 3 little kids, I might have had a deep depression. I used to think that I was a very strong woman. Little did I realize that I got half of my strength from my husband, my silent partner. He indulged me with my antics so I could be who I was and now when he was gone, I didn't know who I was anymore. I am this bird who lost half its wing and is forgetting how to fly.<br />
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Everyone has been telling me that I'm strong, but it's been 47 days and all I want to do is bawling like a mad woman, wearing a long gown, with tubs of ice cream ripped open and empty here and there. If it's not for tube of new lipsticks, God knows who or what would claim my mind. I might get much better later, but for now, the simplicity of swiping lipstick on my lips is the one thing that gets me ready to tackle the day. <br />
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So let me share 4 new lipsticks I purchased this year. The first 3 were drugstore brands and cost me less than Rp 100,000 each, while the last one was high street brand, YSL.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Gumdrop</b> - fabulous purplish lipstick balmish </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Max Factor Elixir in Firefly</b> - supposedly repair your lips texture in 7 days</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Wardah #36 - </b>Indonesia's local brand for those who want halal makeup</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Wardah #36, Max Factor Elixir in Firefly, Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Gumdrop</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table> I'll take a picture and a swatch for YSL Rouge Pur Couture Vernis A Levres later. I'm indulging myself with the above cheaper lipsticks because I'm trying to stop myself from buying another YSL glossy stain after getting #12 - Corail Fauve. Say No to temptation.Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-34802203010803340942011-06-07T07:53:00.000-07:002011-06-07T08:42:26.109-07:00Koji Linequeen Oval Eyebrow Pencil - THE Ultimate Eyebrow SaverHail to all the super women who are stuck with sparse eyebrows!<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">If you are a woman, has problems with barely there eyebrows, live in Indonesia, then you must be living 6 ft. underground if you have never heard of Viva eyebrow pencil. It said to be waterproof but based on my experience it melted a bit when I sweat and definitely lost its staying power after 4 hours, so reapplication is a must. Or in most cases I needed to do eyebrow status check-in the rest room at least once during office hours. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pensil alis Viva - pic from pipikedut.wordpress.com</td></tr>
</tbody></table>As this comes in black and brown, this pencil is most suitable for those with dark brows. If you have lighter brows, you can still use it but definitely you need to apply with very very light hand. <br />
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Despite its cult status in Indonesia, though, this pencil is a b*ch to use when I'm in a hurry and just don't have the time to draw my eyebrows because it is really have dark color transfer. It's easy to overdo the coloring. <br />
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But eversince the trip to KL last month, I made a drastic change and just put away my beloved Viva that I'd been using for years for this amaaaazing new product made in Japan called "Koji Linequeen Oval Eyebrow Pencil." <br />
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This pencil comes in 3 colors dark brown, red brown and yellow brown, for the lighter brow ladies out there and comes in a twisted pencil form. The following are the reasons why I think this is such an amazing eyebrow pencil :<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">One just can't go wrong with this pencil. The pencil tip is soft so it's just impossible to end up with hars lines. Just brush the brows and put them in place then start drawing my brows just the way I want them to be. The application is so effortless. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And the other best feature is that it's waterproof and long lasting. I could put it on early in the day and come home late and my brows are still in top shapes.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> <br />
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</tbody></table> <div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I haven't seen this across Jakarta stores, but if you have a quick trip to Singapore or KL, check out the drugstores or makeup counters grab this baby. </div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-12900732879735400052011-06-06T02:02:00.000-07:002011-06-06T02:02:20.824-07:00OCC Lip Tar swatchesI've been wanting to test out the OCC Lip Tar for ages, unfortunately these tars are not sold anywhere in Jakarta so I have to patiently twiddle my thumb until somebody is generous enough to do a purchase order.<br />
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That moment has finally arrived! You can follow the link here to purchase order at <a href="http://femaledaily.com/showthread.php?s=8dc0096c6f3d959064854a462625b50b&t=4612&page=51">Lena's Shop</a>, although let me convince you that ordering does not cause massive headache as choosing the shades you want. I spent hours looking at various websites like <a href="http://www.temptalia.com/occ-lip-tars-for-fall-2010-review-photos-swatches">Temptalia</a>, <a href="http://www.xsparkage.com/?p=1372">Leesha</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz9rYC5zvtM&feature=relmfu">Queenofblending</a>, <a href="http://www.occmakeup.com/lips.html">OCC Makeup</a>, <a href="http://www.specktra.net/forum/thread/144044/obsessive-compulsive-cosmetics-occ-swatch-thread">Specktra</a> and google to get some ideas of what certain colors look like because 1) I obviously can't buy them all 2) I can only buy two. It's just ridiculous that I think a dress/shoes or a bag which cost more than Rp 200.00 as expensive but I have no qualms dropping major bucks for a lipstick.<br />
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After several hours of staring at the computer screen, these are some of the shades that made the line up:<br />
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In the end, I decided to get Harlot and Anime (bright pink fuchsia) and just hope that I don't change my mind overnight. <br />
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(pic courtesy of Leesha (xsparge), Christine (temptalia), Aru89 (Specktra member)Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-81750796272393683052011-05-10T06:26:00.000-07:002011-05-10T06:45:10.183-07:00Unfolding Another Secret to Radiant Skin : The Artistry Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jakarta (pic from Jakarta-indohotels.com)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>When you are living in Jakarta, harsh weather and dirty polluted air are a given. Add the aging process into the equation and sooner or later your skin will seem dry ad dull. Thankfully there are plenty of skincare products that promise to shed that dull skin away by exfoliating dead skin cells thus giving you back the bright glowing skin that’s so rightfully yours. However, with different ranges of peeling treatment out there, it’s very important to know your skin type and its possible reaction to the treatment. If you have a sensitive skin, even the mildest type of peeling product might make your face itch, red and flaky and before you know it, you’d rather lock yourself up in your room rather than face the world.<br />
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Those with healthy faces should hold off holding the party, though. According to the post in the FashioneseDaily (Deszell 2011), your face might be home to bacteria called porphyin, an organic compound that can be found in living tissue or in byproduct of living tissue. It’s produced by Propionbacterium acnes bacteria (P.acnes) that usually live in the pores. This is one factor that contributes to the development of acne and when exposed to the sun, the prophyrins may release harmful free radicals that can accelerate skin aging. Ugh! I have a feeling that I might be a host of these bacteria given how easy my skin had breakouts these days. <br />
I was recently invited by the Fashionese Daily to participate in reviewing the Artistry Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel that was just launched recently. I immediately jumped up and down because I was a long time member of Team Peeling and the chance of reviewing a peeling product was not something I would pass up.<br />
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The main ingredient of the Artistry Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel, according to Deszell’s note was an enzyme of Mucor Miehei Mushroom (say that with me, everyone!), which will work to lift up your dead skin cells until it reaches the cells where the PH is balanced. That’s where the Mucor Miehei Mushroom will stop lifting anymore of your skin cells and therefore it will not cause any irritation. Now, one of my top 10 ten favorite words is mushroom (chocolate and sambal are others) , so a “smart” mushroom is exciting! <br />
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<strong>First Application – Saturday Evening</strong><br />
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The Artistry Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel promises that after 8 minutes of application, you would have smooth and glowing skin. Now what woman wouldn’t want that? While I was ecstatic to receive the samples, I was a tad disappointed because I couldn’t experience the real packaging. The instructions suggested that user applies 8 pumps of the gel-like product thinly onto clean face. I applied the Peel gel evenly and thinly across my face and neck, then waited for approximately 8 minutes for the product to do its magic. While waiting, I felt my skin warmed up a tiny bit but that’s that. No feeling of itchiness or burning sensation that I usually experienced when trying out stronger peeling product. Once the 8 minutes were up, I softly massaged my face to help the exfoliating process. Cleansing off the product was easy as the warm water washed the gel away. <br />
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<strong>The Result</strong><br />
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In short, I felt nothing. I was a bit worried that I might not do the instruction right because I didn’t feel and see any change on my face. However, this might also due to the gentler and naturally derived ingredients in the Peel that hold off irritation that usually accompanies chemical peel. I could still feel that my face was a bit warm after 30 minutes but that’s the only sensation I felt. Unfortunately, the next day I had one new spot on my left cheek which made me wonder if the Peel was to blame. <br />
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<strong>Second Application – Wednesday Evening</strong><br />
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Since the product was not supposed to be used more than twice a week and not two days in a row, I chose Wednesday for my second application. I followed the previous regimen, washing my face, and then use the 2nd sachet of sample of The Artistry Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel. Since I was so used to a peeling treatment, I actually was pretty tempted to lengthen the waiting time. Again, during the 8 minute wait time I experienced a warming sensation on my face which lingered a bit after I washed off the product. <br />
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<strong>The result</strong><br />
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Bingo! Now this time, I felt a big difference on the way my skin felt. My face was really smooth to the touch, glowed a bit and looked fantastically suppler and moisturized. Too bad it was late and the only place I’d rather be was my cozy bed. <br />
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<strong>2nd Week</strong><br />
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I applied the Peel two more times after the first week. While I could not really feel the lasting difference in my skin texture, I can definitely feel how smooth my skin feels seconds after taking off the product. It's definitely as smooth as baby's bottom and I just couldn't stop touching my face.<br />
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<strong>The Verdict</strong><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The Artistry Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel is a product that might make a difference the longer you use it, just like any skincare. To decide whether this product really delivers, I'd suggest at least 6 weeks of application. This is the rule of thumb I follow for other skincare products.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Since I've religiously used dermatologist prescribed AHA night cream for years, the Artistry Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel is very mild in my book. However, those who never use any peel and posses sensitive skin would perhaps benefit more from this Artistry product. An additional note though, I noticed that my face doesn't look as dull as when I forgot to put on my usual night cream and it certainly looks radiant. Whether I should put this down due to my using The Artistry Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel for 2 weeks is still yet to be confirmed. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Price wise, for a 20 ml product, The Artistry Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel is a bit steep at Rp 995,000. 1 bottle would take you approximately 12 applications for 6 weeks of continuous usage. However, since this Peel was part of Amway skincare range, you can join Amways’ Privileged Cuss.tomer Program so you could get The Artistry Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel at member’s price. Visit <a href="http://www.sehatplus.com/">http://www.sehatplus.com/</a> for more information.Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-14022199275994851502011-03-16T02:22:00.000-07:002011-03-16T02:22:22.101-07:00Review - Oriflame Forever Eyes - Cappucino Beige Eyeshadow Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYp4hGXLpI8ExyX6r4b1ay2D8lcIOUkv16t7TblHMU4nCKrHP0Ybv4w-WMejMQ2DEW8ZxxWgM0BVa468_7RYciK0a6dsxCCQFBQ6bvdRbD1XQ_45yixTK3rr5LQyeGq0bS-R2dbnSOcspa/s1600/DSC00788.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div>I have a love and hate relationship with Oriflame products, some of the lipsticks are worth having; not holy grail worth but not too bad, some feel cheap even though they are more expensive than the international drugstore brand. However, I'm constantly lured by the pictures in the catalog. When it comes to self-resistance, mine is like that of a 2-year old's.<br />
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I recently purchased impulsively its eye shadow cream. It's a discount at Rp 39.000 this month so I had no qualm whatsoever (I should've, though)to try it out. I thought it's going to be a good eye shadow base and help the shadow pops more AND I just wanted to have a gold-ish base. <br />
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I must say, the Cappucino Beige eye shadow cream does not disappoint. In fact, I could see myself reaching out for this eye shadow cream, both as a base and as an eye shadow. The best thing is of course its staying power because I would just hate a product that washes away whenever I have to wash my face for my shalat.<br />
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This last picture was AFTER I tried to wash it off. Still as bright as it was in the first take, right?<br />
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Got a friend who's an Oriflame beauty agent? Get this product this month before the price goes back to Rp 80.000 something. <br />
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sPiece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-2419931194972831172011-03-09T00:09:00.000-08:002011-03-09T00:17:52.557-08:00FOTD - Urban Decay Gunmetal Feat. NYX Black n PAC highlightDear Beauty Goddess,<br />
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I have a confession to make. It's been exactly 36 days since I last blogged. Since then I bought an Urban Decay Naked Palette and a new MAC Mehr lipstick eventhough I posted in my last post that I was NOT supposed to buy a new lipstick. *bows in shame*<br />
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Regardless, can we still take a moment of silence for the splendor of Urban Decay Naked Palette?<br />
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</table>A total beauty, right? <br />
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The palette consists of 12 colors of supposedly neutral colors, but they are far from boring. I guess, that's why it's called Naked because seriously, when you're pretty and awesome, your being naked is always a good thing.<br />
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The colors are incredible and it takes just one application to make it comes out, unlike some other lesser brands. This is awesome because it means the palette would last forever. I could hand it down to my daughter as a keepsake, and she in turn will give it away to her granddaughter. Imagine a palette that lasts for generations, provided I didn't ruin it next year of course, and mind you this is not impossible knowing how clutzy I am. <br />
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Look what I've come up with for my today's look.<br />
For this look I used Gunmetal, a bluish grey color (the 2nd color from the right); NYX Black to define the crease and PAC highlighter from PAC Palette #2 and MAC blacktrack to line. As a base, a must for my oily lids, I use the mini UDPP that also come with the palette. <br />
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</table>Last but not least, the face shots; using MAC Stark Naked blush, Body Shop beige lipliner and L'Oreal Aishwarya's Beige. <br />
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Kamsahamnida.Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-40449182918003888802011-01-31T01:12:00.000-08:002011-01-31T01:12:28.230-08:00Revlon Cherry Crush and FriendSince I do pretty much most of the housework, I always feel hesitant to do my nails as they tend to chip easily especially after several minutes soaking the dishes or doing the laundry.<br />
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But, naked nails are nagging me something fiercer, so I would usually give in and have the manicurist do my nails, too. Today, it's Cherry Crush time to take center stage. I've been taking Revlon too much for granted, obviously as I always reached for it last when I hurried to the salon. But I've been looking for a partner for my The Face Shop (TFS) pink glitter and so I snapped Cherry Crush on my way out.<br />
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And they didn't dissapoint.<br />
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Pretty, ain't it?Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-91679310122767666322011-01-21T00:16:00.000-08:002011-01-21T00:16:28.206-08:00MAC Rebel & Kisch for a Muggy DayThe weather had been totally unpredictable in the past few days. Dark and drizzly in the morning, and suddenly a full blast hotness from noon. It's hard enough to choose my outfit on normal days, now this. However, today was sooo gloomy on the get-go weatherwise, and might possibly well into the afternoon, so I picked out a grey and black outfit, busted out my dusty boots and crumpled tights for work. And face...smokey with dark burgundy and purple lipstick. <br />
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Left home with MAC Mattene Kirsch<br />
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And possibly would leave the office with MAC Rebel. <br />
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I want this weather to last! <br />
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On eyes I used MAC Warm holiday palette 2009 and MAC Bite of an Apple from Venomous Villains collection on my cheeks.Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-32708602067606418502011-01-11T08:05:00.000-08:002011-01-11T08:08:18.182-08:00MAC Lip Pencil "Spice"I had plenty of nude lip liners but I just had to shout out on Spice because based on <a href="http://www.14ways.com/www.htm">Who's Wearing What</a> plenty of celebrities (Tori Spelling, Mary J. Blige to name a few) put Spice as their pencil of choice.<br />
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</tbody></table>If only I could justify another lip pencil, this one will be mine! #nolipstickpurchasePiece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-43932870901915707502011-01-11T07:37:00.000-08:002011-01-11T07:37:11.547-08:00Red and NudeI finished reading Sophie Kinsella's latest "Mini Shopaholic" and was inspired by Becky's resolve to wear her outfits at least twice before she bought another one; so much so, that I, Ms. Cake, will not buy any new lipsticks before at least wearing them in at least 2 FOTDs in 2011. Oops, I totally forgot that already purchased MAC Rebel, and Mehr from MAC Mickey Contractor. So those 2 would be included in my 2011 lipstick resolution.<br />
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I actually have started taking my nude lipsticks for a little spin on my lips. Today, I wore Revlon Matte lipstick #003 Mauve it Over, a really great to-go lipstick when you didn't want to bother with your look. I lined my whole lips first with the Body Shop lip liner #02, a muddy coral, as a base, then swiped Mauve it Over, then topped the lipstick with MAC Fleshpot lipglass. And the result was FABOOOSHHHH! I chucked Fleshpot as one of the lipglass I thought would never work on me (too pale!) but I would never let go (Heatherette collection!). I owned it for 2 years already and I probably wore it twice tops! <br />
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So, here it goes! I did similar face 2 days in a row: Maybelline BB cream and MUFE F&B #4, local powder, MAC Moon Reflection mineralized e/s; Oriflame Copper shadow stick (disc.), Milani Java Bean, MUFE e/s, Feline black kohl, Raani kajaal, MAC Bite of an Apple blush (Venomous Villain collection) and MAC MSF Light Flush. <br />
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Hah! Excuse the grainny pictures. I haven't been able to pick up my camera and too lazy to <strike>use</strike> search for my old one so I resorted to my BB; which according to the latest hoohaw would be useless in a couple of months. <br />
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I'm still in two minds about my under eyes, though. Should I do something about them? Use a concealer perhaps?Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-24584588528719923632011-01-07T06:44:00.000-08:002011-01-07T06:44:19.548-08:00Hapy New Year, Universe!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSFX625ub_CEoCIk18pH-UWy3ZcICTHVXHozlHN0agqEMcplHg-JKi_s0N9_plKB3hWNOtvs-7TEv5k-scik5z24itjC_mWosiZbdbaFJ3tFti3ilEFwcDektMf44189dCEdMw-TyYLgV/s1600/happy-new-year-2010-300x152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSFX625ub_CEoCIk18pH-UWy3ZcICTHVXHozlHN0agqEMcplHg-JKi_s0N9_plKB3hWNOtvs-7TEv5k-scik5z24itjC_mWosiZbdbaFJ3tFti3ilEFwcDektMf44189dCEdMw-TyYLgV/s1600/happy-new-year-2010-300x152.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSHJH38UwFhFSdjkT4yqwnjblBm46nEZwH-eqZyrxxkS6dZUGKeFDx23ueay9xmF-AsTShLfzjQ6zsgwvs3yOpZPgTNk1rOzZnkz7KWYHG07tE8OyKI4CQC6zKHSndWYAudJZIpKyg7Y1E/s1600/IMG00505-20110101-0050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSHJH38UwFhFSdjkT4yqwnjblBm46nEZwH-eqZyrxxkS6dZUGKeFDx23ueay9xmF-AsTShLfzjQ6zsgwvs3yOpZPgTNk1rOzZnkz7KWYHG07tE8OyKI4CQC6zKHSndWYAudJZIpKyg7Y1E/s320/IMG00505-20110101-0050.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></strong><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> The Hassanuddins</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">There are tons of exciting things I'm expecting to happen this year. So, Universe, hear me out: </div><ol><li><div style="text-align: left;">My eldest, Hanif, will get an awesome score on his UASBN (I can't even believe this year he's finishing elementary school); preferably 26 something because he's so smart!</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">He'll be accepted at a good school (SMP Lab School, SMP 216, SMP 99, SMP 77)</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">We have enough savings for another big holiday, good education and a new room for Hanif</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">All my kids are healthy, happy and are always learning new stuff</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">I stop my endless shopping</div></li>
<li>We can do some kind of smallish renovation on the guest bathroom and the kitchen</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">I'm feeling happy and feeling grateful for all the little (and big) things coming my way</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">I stop procrastinating.</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">My husband is getting healthy (blood sugar back to normal) and he loves me more no matter how bitchy I am.</div></li>
</ol><div style="text-align: left;">Those are all the things that I want to happen, so help me God! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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If you're planning to purchase Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense lipstick #45 <em>or </em>Moulin Rouge, then take a moment to read this post as I had an amazing revelation. Now, quick! See my picture above, and choose which one is Moulin Rouge or MUFE #45. Clueless? One of the top 3 is Moulin Rouge, while the other is NYX round lipstick Chaos and MUFE #45. <br />
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Based on swatch above, I came to believe that NYX Chaos, MUFE #45 and MUFE Moulin Rouge are triplets albeit separated at birth. MUFE #45 and Moulin Rouge were adopted by the rich uncles, while NYX Chaos was raised by a less fortunate relative. The MUFE artist that I talked to last night even insisted that I wore Moulin Rouge (I had Chaos on) when I stopped by at the counter to do some swatching. Undoubtedly #45 is pinker but all three have similar undertone and lasted as long (at least on my hand). Chaos glides better on the lips (more moisturizer, perhaps?) while the MUFE ones drag a bit on the lips. <br />
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There you have it. 3 almost identical lipsticks, one is Rp 60.000 while the others are Rp. 235.000. You're welcome. <br />
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Swatches from top-bottom: MUFE Moulin Rouge, NYX Chaos (l), MUFE #45 (r), MUFE #44 <br />
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Powered by Telkomsel BlackBerry®Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-50701855123147272262010-12-04T08:14:00.001-08:002010-12-07T22:31:52.823-08:00YSL Beauty Workshop<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHMN4TyAHlaXR7UVrNOaSLuQVgbIpLxfQSRsGwKOdm6jWW_QnJLv3lPAjGVnxyEnSEEQgx_uBZAgT61mjlU-_U6yp1hdXs-dggA5nGROXfV3a9eg8hQ3kwmgN0aaIeqykH64fIG950sZ-5/s1600/IMG00376-20101204-1420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHMN4TyAHlaXR7UVrNOaSLuQVgbIpLxfQSRsGwKOdm6jWW_QnJLv3lPAjGVnxyEnSEEQgx_uBZAgT61mjlU-_U6yp1hdXs-dggA5nGROXfV3a9eg8hQ3kwmgN0aaIeqykH64fIG950sZ-5/s320/IMG00376-20101204-1420.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKOva9Gm0zrKpODoqyCMGD0UWJnLelOQ6skL2ICDzOR0DrWuVLe5n-rbutWjjERXLUgWSuLvn-grF6QxhuxN9ucTtOA2PYzVty5eZJCwQb02U_oBtOBPlyHlZ1Hoj_aAlsnr3lUHLEoum/s1600/IMG00380-20101204-1513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
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I always love to go to brand beauty workshop because 1) I get to learn new tips from a famous makeup artist that the organizer invited 2) I get to play with the collection without the SAs breathing down my neck. This afteernoon I stumbled into a YSL beauty workshop at Grand Hyatt. The entry fee was Rp 150.000 but participants got Rp. 150.000 worth of YSL voucher, free delicious full course meal (happy tummy!), a chance to see Gusnaldi, a FAMOUS makeup artist, who had handled the makeup of Indonesian celebrities and socialites and had published several makeup application books AND a chance to try out various YSL makeup line. Truly fabulous deal! <br />
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I definitely had so much fun trying out different YSL products; first and foremost was the YSL Top Secrets line which included Flash Radiance, Pore Refining, UV Block and Replumping for lips; blushes, lipsticks, liquid eyeliner, mascara, and perfumes, you named it! I must say I was impressed with the <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/Top-Secrets-Flash-Radiance-Skincare-Brush/371YSL,default,pd.html">Flash Radiance</a> and UV Block from Top Secret lines. My face looked glowing and smooth. The price of these babies are steep but much lower than I expected: less than Rp 700.000 each. What makes these excellent are the brush attached to the packaging. It really makes applying the product effortless and not to mention hygienic. I would suggest that you skip the Top Secret Replumping for lips because I believed the wrinkle-free claim is dupeable in less expensive products. I meant to try <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/Top-Secrets-Pore-Refining-Skincare-Brush/455YSL,default,pd.html">Top Secrets Pore Refining Skincare Brush</a> because the SA said it reduced the appearance of pores and mattified shine (WANTs) but was too lazy to take off my makeup again. However, the girls in my table tried it and their faces were amazingly smooth and shine-free. <br />
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</tbody></table>In addition to the skincare products, I got my hands on some of YSL foundations : <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/Perfect-Touch/143YSL,default,pd.html?cgid=makeup-foundation">Perfect Touch</a> from YSL's Radiance Essentials and <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/Matt-Touche-Compact-SPF-20/424YSL,default,pd.html?cgid=makeup-foundation">Matt Touche Compact SPF 20 </a> These products didn't feel heavy on the skin at all. However, I wish there were more shades available as the counters here only have up to #5 (#5 worked on my NC 35-37) compared to 10-12 shades on the website. I didn't pay much attention to the powder, although I did put it on and in my opinion it didn't feel significantly different with the much much less expensive powder I had at home.<br />
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Any makeup junkies would definitely heard of <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/Touche-%C3%89clat/141YSL,default,pd.html">Touche Eclat</a>, YSL's best selling product which was sold every second all over the world. That's a LOT! Although the product perhaps deserves its own post, but from my experience, this works better as a brightener and eyeshadow base than a dark-eye concealer. The YSL girls and Gusnaldi used Touche Eclat #2 for the eye to make eyeshadows stick and under the eye to brighten the eye, and around the mouth to highlight. I tried my MAC paint pot Soft Ochre and I was happy to report that the result was similar.<br />
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The workshop also let us girls playing with the different eyeshadow palettes, <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/Ombres-5-Lumieres/356YSL,default,pd.html">Ombres 5 Lumieres Color Harmony</a>. At Rp 685.000 they would put a huge dent on your wallet, but if you don't have any eyeshadows or palettes that resemble these babies, I would suggest that you stop visiting Starbucks and buy one or two of these beautiful and very pigmented palettes. They are permanent, I think and the YSL stores definitely had most of the set in stock. I applied the shadows from paletter #2 (Indian Pink) and the pink and purple shadows truly complement both acool and warm skin tones and wear time as excellent. My eye makeup stayed on till well into the night. The picture truly didn't do this palette justice because I just used my blackberry camera. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">YSL Ombres 5 Lumires Color Harmony #2 Indian Pink (pic from BirkinBagBeauty.blogspot.com)<br />
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</tbody></table>What the SA did was applying the pink shadow at the center on my lid and under the eye, and the dark purple shade (bottom right corner) to define and contour my eyes. I was totally satisfied with this look and wish I could sleep without removing the eye makeup and wear this look to work the next day.<br />
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Other note-worthy products that I got a chance to play with was the YSL Everlong Mascara which definitely lengthened my lashes and was also waterproof and Eyeliner Noir. Just like other YSL products, these stuff was priced at Rp 300,000 - 310,000 each (why oh why do you have to be so expensive, YSL??) . I actually bought the mascara because it was awesome and just couldn't help counting the days till I run out of liquid liners to bring Eyeliner Noir home. <br />
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Of course I wouldn't dream of getting home before I tried out and swatched all the lipsticks! I was really in my own lipstick heaven because I got to decode all those numbers on YSL lipsticks and tried out several Rouge Voluptes lipsticks. I might not a fan of Volupte formula but the packaging was so gorgeous that I felt guilty if I didn't own just one more. OK, I'm not a lipstick junkie for no reason, y'all. I swatched Rouge Volupte lipsticks: #10 (bright pink), #2 and #7 (nude greyish on me), #25 (brownish), #14 (salmony orange, love--> BUY)<br />
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Oh boy, this sure is one long post! But here's some makeup tricks I learned from Gusnaldi:<br />
<ol style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><li>Use foundation in color that an exact match of your natural color. How to find that shade? Try it out on your chin because you can see how the shade compares to your neck. You don't want an obvious difference.</li>
<li>Apply skin care, foundation with a really light hand. If your skin feels "hot" when you apply your makeup, lighten your application. His hand really felt soft when he tested foundation on my face :D</li>
<li>Don't be afraid to try out different colors for your eyes, even if you are old. </li>
<li>Instead of using black/brown liner, use color eyeshadow to line your under eye.</li>
<li>To make the whole eye makeup fresher/more unique, tap blush brush on a pinkish/orangeish colors and very lightly sweep the brush across your eye makeup. Amazing effect I must say!</li>
<li>The current trend of blush application is only on the apples of the cheeks, in swirly and tap-tapy way. </li>
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<li>Apply lighter foundation underneath the eyes to make them pop and to also cover the dark shadow underneath. Gusnaldi and the SAs recommended using Touch Eclat (I tried #2, and my YSL girl use the pale pink from palette #2 as well). </li>
<li>The secret of perfect eye makeup is BLENDDDD.</li>
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<br>On lips: Chanel Coco Rouge in Cambon
<br>Powered by Telkomsel BlackBerry®Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-10570899702305365542010-10-24T00:21:00.000-07:002010-10-24T00:31:24.309-07:00Sunday Fun Day<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8JnRcoa65SEZ-uXFDfl4o-Y1m2zfgYCv8v_DDdTOMnI8xTiK5RbwFpzJfBkYiipuaSnVweIQx2ZZGMrKiv6hPuW4O_xqqrA2PiqbtduNKwfBZWtcyJ05ihuj2vkkQNs3fKw5uL49HfqI0/s1600/=%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAyMzEtMjAxMDEwMjQtMTMwNi5qcGc=%3F=-784311"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8JnRcoa65SEZ-uXFDfl4o-Y1m2zfgYCv8v_DDdTOMnI8xTiK5RbwFpzJfBkYiipuaSnVweIQx2ZZGMrKiv6hPuW4O_xqqrA2PiqbtduNKwfBZWtcyJ05ihuj2vkkQNs3fKw5uL49HfqI0/s320/=%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAyMzEtMjAxMDEwMjQtMTMwNi5qcGc=%3F=-784311" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531511938805534178" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLhOHlNWRl4OO4JOCMjTiBvOFKOjnWMc4OUi84oPZNyJ0hEI70v8t200mcLbzbFl3npJ299HZqpzZAt30sXefxyF5ea7i1eesfxjkSvleYqnZnyE9YNQEdP9JDrN17mLjl1Njsq12rAwi4/s1600/=%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAyMjEtMjAxMDEwMjQtMTIyMC5qcGc=%3F=-785653"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLhOHlNWRl4OO4JOCMjTiBvOFKOjnWMc4OUi84oPZNyJ0hEI70v8t200mcLbzbFl3npJ299HZqpzZAt30sXefxyF5ea7i1eesfxjkSvleYqnZnyE9YNQEdP9JDrN17mLjl1Njsq12rAwi4/s320/=%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAyMjEtMjAxMDEwMjQtMTIyMC5qcGc=%3F=-785653" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531511939429235746" /></a></p>It's been a nice day today, sun's out and kids were behaving (almost) nicely.
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<br>Today we went out for my parents' anniversary lunch. Imagine being together for 42 years, through thick and thin, raising 3 kids, caring for 3 grandkids and still pretty much in love and in partnership. I've seen my parents having shouting matches from time to time and yet through the years, they are always stick to each other. My fondest memories are seing them talking early in the day and afternoon; my dad telling my mom that she's the most beautiful woman he's ever met and mom driving my dad for their weekly lunch out. If I can have the same relationship with my husband just like my parents, I will be considered blessed.
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<br>Happy 42nd Anniversary, mom and dad!
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<br>Powered by Telkomsel BlackBerry®Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-34466213534562015652010-10-22T09:49:00.000-07:002010-10-22T09:58:30.269-07:00Simple Makeup for Quiet Friday<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBnHEDLa2rWAqzNMo5SnGQEjy0wXbNAFxWALmOz5ZrAOSAvEhHlAEpr5vRUGyD00i2BINhpAQWVcH8jZKRviB_SsNzUUrs9U3IWG_jMpmO_ph7V-JAXdpSX2mxeI9UDDJemb3uKxNhszH5/s1600/=%3Futf-8%3FB%3Fc2ltcGxlIG1ha2V1cC5qcGc=%3F=-710270"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBnHEDLa2rWAqzNMo5SnGQEjy0wXbNAFxWALmOz5ZrAOSAvEhHlAEpr5vRUGyD00i2BINhpAQWVcH8jZKRviB_SsNzUUrs9U3IWG_jMpmO_ph7V-JAXdpSX2mxeI9UDDJemb3uKxNhszH5/s320/=%3Futf-8%3FB%3Fc2ltcGxlIG1ha2V1cC5qcGc=%3F=-710270" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530915904917852850" /></a></p>I was mopping the floor and wondering how many chores to do this morning when my mom called and told me that we're leaving in 30 minutes.
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<br>Oh. No!
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<br>Wishing I could sweep the floor with a wink of an eye, I quickly finished the laundry, cleaning up kitchen mess, took bout 15 minutes before I ran up the flight of stairs to get ready.
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<br>If I'm not pressed for time, I'd take about 20 minutes to be ready. But today calls for a quick touch up. I'll need less than 10 to finish.
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<br>So my amo of the day was:
<br>* Lancome Renergie Morpholift Repositioning Cream SPF 15
<br>* Make Up Forever Face & Body #34 « love this!
<br>* derma's loose powder #4
<br>* MAC Vivacious lipstick
<br>* MAC Dazzleglass Love Alert
<br>* MAC mineralized blush Pet Me
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<br>And hey! I was out of the door when the car honked. Make up mission accomplished.
<br>Powered by Telkomsel BlackBerry®Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-92111282558139754282010-10-06T08:44:00.002-07:002010-10-06T09:24:48.474-07:00October is for BCA and Mom's Beauty Advice<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclJO4IYTgW23Gux9PTvl-nH0VFyuuMpNpLvdidlOXNC-VDnDRYoKrDfZ_-BLLY0dR9vvlJXDJmNwEtDlR6cjBNb7JyqKqui1M1R1V_iKqWK6uTNzKRBhm5f4eaR-QpjRe1HTZUwQxC1tj/s1600/P1010963.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxn_ODXhfZOi9AWuXaDLI67wYE5BgByJQ_JX7rTy3K7EClAn5ujl_9TeXNHe17DI-d9AnuNhb6bHr72p-ziBlazVKSSyztOSp7gsxSTLa28CTK-8eiStkmz9iEiNdakFQ5bMvFpedBTJU/s1600/P1010960.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxn_ODXhfZOi9AWuXaDLI67wYE5BgByJQ_JX7rTy3K7EClAn5ujl_9TeXNHe17DI-d9AnuNhb6bHr72p-ziBlazVKSSyztOSp7gsxSTLa28CTK-8eiStkmz9iEiNdakFQ5bMvFpedBTJU/s400/P1010960.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524964153073172530" border="0" /></a><br />When it comes to beauty, I look up to my mom. She IS beautiful. As simple as that. She has a really glowing from within skin and at 62, she could still pass for someone in early 50's. She's originally beautiful but she does maintain a discipline skincare routine as long as I could remember. Back when I was in my junior high school, she would so worried about me having pimples that she dragged me to a salon for some extraction works. I was probably the only person up to my senior high school years that was a regular at a salon for some skincare maintenance.<br /><br />I don't share her glowing fair skin, unfortunately, but I do share her oily and excessive forehead sweat glands, if you could call it that. When we are on the go, no matter how cool the temperature is, we would end up patting our forehead to wipe the 'sweatfall'. That and an oily skin are definitely a makeup nightmare. However, despite my despise for my type of skin, she always reminded me that women with oily skin will look youthful even when they are older. However, it is very important not to forget washing makeup no matter how late it is.<br /><br />Since she used to run a beauty salon, mom is always the best person to go to for beauty and hair advices. Although, just like any normal (?) teenagers, I would ignore her tips and just went about doing things my own; hence resulting a regular trip to the salon. Her other advice would be to religiously wear a sunscreen/sunblock when I'm out. She played golf when I was little and she hardly ever worn a sunscreen/sunblock. Why, Mom? As a results, for years she tried out different treatments. Her latest regimen that seems working so far is Obaji. Because of her experience, she definitely never tires to remind me to put on sun protection when I'm out.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclJO4IYTgW23Gux9PTvl-nH0VFyuuMpNpLvdidlOXNC-VDnDRYoKrDfZ_-BLLY0dR9vvlJXDJmNwEtDlR6cjBNb7JyqKqui1M1R1V_iKqWK6uTNzKRBhm5f4eaR-QpjRe1HTZUwQxC1tj/s1600/P1010963.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclJO4IYTgW23Gux9PTvl-nH0VFyuuMpNpLvdidlOXNC-VDnDRYoKrDfZ_-BLLY0dR9vvlJXDJmNwEtDlR6cjBNb7JyqKqui1M1R1V_iKqWK6uTNzKRBhm5f4eaR-QpjRe1HTZUwQxC1tj/s400/P1010963.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524964158207994786" border="0" /></a>The above picture is of my mother, her older and younger sister. Don't you think we look similar? Although perhaps you didn't see it for being blinded by the light reflecting off our face.<br /><br />I still couldn't fathom how quickly the year goes. It's October already and God above is perhaps stepping on the accelerator because days do fly so fast. <br /><br />Since October is also a Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let's take a moment to get updated on the information regarding breast cancer and how to prevent it. My aunt Lena was diagnosed with breast cancer early this year, and she put off getting the lump taken out believing that she could survive it through alternative medicine. Fast forward 5 months later, her breast had swollen so much and she was under so much pain that she agreed to have her breast removed. She had a mastectomy a month ago and went through several bouts of chemotherapy. Although she is out of the hospital now, the family is still crossing finger that the cancer doesn't creep back.Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-54207188706878535742010-08-16T01:25:00.000-07:002010-08-16T01:34:47.029-07:00Another Blue FOTD<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCXbKy3VodezCQhp5AhOcd0JAJm0DjrVUEuk3Lq2rf0ZpZmiu9dlM9Wt75spVtllkJ4JDuL2gvID85uW4FXLhzhnB8bs3juPQqB1YuyreNgkrcmgqL7UBA-MBU_yrP_4v3WaG_XicCc7Y/s1600/blue+pola.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCXbKy3VodezCQhp5AhOcd0JAJm0DjrVUEuk3Lq2rf0ZpZmiu9dlM9Wt75spVtllkJ4JDuL2gvID85uW4FXLhzhnB8bs3juPQqB1YuyreNgkrcmgqL7UBA-MBU_yrP_4v3WaG_XicCc7Y/s400/blue+pola.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505921703485801586" border="0" /></a><br />I'm crazy about this blue hijab. I couldn't name the exact shade, is it turqoise? cyan? teal? Regardless, I love it! In addition to purple, this shade is my favorite. No matter how determined I was to stay away from blue eye shadow, I couldn't resist not applying the teal shade on the outer corner of my eyes (which goes to show my level of determination).Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-30529560971956768062010-07-30T03:08:00.000-07:002010-07-30T04:24:21.691-07:00FOTD - MAC Purple Rite<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATysL1N-SYWrpuB10Hehbbmq72AavAgCm2Vx95C35Jjrxy-8wr3-uV95W6skKPyJhJWWfPex_2-YOuBwLvxXMg4rWmscG1EdQmSxI_oh9mkI-TpetdDPHZW6HBMRQhgWyFNX7v10mYuiG/s1600/purple+rite+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATysL1N-SYWrpuB10Hehbbmq72AavAgCm2Vx95C35Jjrxy-8wr3-uV95W6skKPyJhJWWfPex_2-YOuBwLvxXMg4rWmscG1EdQmSxI_oh9mkI-TpetdDPHZW6HBMRQhgWyFNX7v10mYuiG/s400/purple+rite+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499657960835451842" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The only thing that I hate about MAC frost formula is that it is never frosty enough. On me, the frost seems disappear and I usually end up with light sheen/shimmer on my lips.<br /><br />Anyways, on this look I had on MAC Purple Rite (frost), Orgasm blush, and I used the Red, She Said warm palette to create the eyes.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZ1KvAMhDHuLmMfRW0bkIazU8Hy-E6isJrEF2pZqQ41Q2FutzdW4am9llOVOgFC-RgRUppLWhy56KRh7S8Lge-fqWRB4X6nz6UlwjiNhoNERbDRABs3-vcvlw8uLh31t2R1-_MAFC2mzv/s1600/purple+rite.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZ1KvAMhDHuLmMfRW0bkIazU8Hy-E6isJrEF2pZqQ41Q2FutzdW4am9llOVOgFC-RgRUppLWhy56KRh7S8Lge-fqWRB4X6nz6UlwjiNhoNERbDRABs3-vcvlw8uLh31t2R1-_MAFC2mzv/s400/purple+rite.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499656148081744146" border="0" /></a>Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-51579932139520774892010-07-19T22:33:00.000-07:002010-07-19T23:29:47.986-07:00Chanel Rouge Coco in CambonWhat words do I associate with Chanel? Grace, femininity, luxury, class, style, expensive. I might never be able to buy a Chanel 25.5 bag (someday, someday) nor the suit. I don't think I would be able to have the pose and the style that Coco Chanel might give a nod to, but by all the power of beauty goddesses, I shall be able to wear Chanel lipsticks and carry each well.<br /><br />Thanks to Indrya, who helped me purchase Chanel Rouge Coco lipstick, I'm now the proud owner of Cambon. Yay!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8TGlDUBp5OJ1AY6JyIY5vRGmdATH3hvkps1GjYyAD-bJL7V1UCO43g4f0hu92xU4wvfP1UtnP6RXGf9iaZFPDCN01w4PmGo3z3ebh7MosDn8Y05sEtaNt-TLzyLihTWdsI-vguu_iP-5/s1600/Chanel-Rouge-Coco-Hydrating-Creme-Lip-Colour.jpeg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8TGlDUBp5OJ1AY6JyIY5vRGmdATH3hvkps1GjYyAD-bJL7V1UCO43g4f0hu92xU4wvfP1UtnP6RXGf9iaZFPDCN01w4PmGo3z3ebh7MosDn8Y05sEtaNt-TLzyLihTWdsI-vguu_iP-5/s320/Chanel-Rouge-Coco-Hydrating-Creme-Lip-Colour.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495867666250295298" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Rouge Coco line was launched last March and it was a pretty huge collection with 30 different colors (US$30, RM95) each of its name was inspired by Coco Chanel's life. Vanessa Paradis, the icon of the collection, was sporting "Mademoiselle", by the way.<br /><br />Peter Philips’, Global Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, said that <blockquote>Rouge Coco fascinates me, because I’ve never seen a texture this comfortable and easy to apply. It’s the ready-to-wear lipstick. Just one sweep over the lips colours them and covers them in a melt-away balm … I like the idea that women from the gloss generation, who are afraid of lipstick, can return to this essentially feminine beauty step with Rouge Coco.</blockquote>I think what drew me in to Rouge Coco lipstick was because it seemed soft with a touch of sheerness to it and yet. I'm a fan of lipsticks and although a nice coverage is great, sometimes I want to wear a lipstick which whispers the color instead of announcing its presence. I know a lip gloss is an alternative for a sheer wash of color, but I have to admit, some formula can get uber-sticky and make lips seemed like they're covered with saliva (ick!). And shall I mention the staying power? Almost non-existent. So I'm always leaning toward lipstick when I'm on my lipstick binge.<br /><br />Here's a picture of my Cambon and me wearing the lipstick. Don't you think I look faboosh?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1nGBZANPDq5j1hCasLgcjIJKYgL9XTqqTQCxJnLioNsGZugMGVAitgS8O__az_OZFRhmv5JV1Em4QwjDP2azLsrfOV6D-sAoovPosBIj30_IFMgB5WQDDIorChAq0RyIMxHo4Q3T_JwR7/s1600/IMG00928-20100720-1322.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1nGBZANPDq5j1hCasLgcjIJKYgL9XTqqTQCxJnLioNsGZugMGVAitgS8O__az_OZFRhmv5JV1Em4QwjDP2azLsrfOV6D-sAoovPosBIj30_IFMgB5WQDDIorChAq0RyIMxHo4Q3T_JwR7/s320/IMG00928-20100720-1322.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495871016885504114" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieyCwHiE5wxMswS4NJeOzAk7V006M6hF7BEIk9WnbQZiJinTXmr_vbUqMBH5FG8T9WtbJXEgNXiNXWPtZuYSfCqpL2SgP-u84jrQTofBmiWTFDxnkaiDl-WWyXUuXG3GALI5wQK25pIoIe/s1600/IMG00911-20100719-1225.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieyCwHiE5wxMswS4NJeOzAk7V006M6hF7BEIk9WnbQZiJinTXmr_vbUqMBH5FG8T9WtbJXEgNXiNXWPtZuYSfCqpL2SgP-u84jrQTofBmiWTFDxnkaiDl-WWyXUuXG3GALI5wQK25pIoIe/s320/IMG00911-20100719-1225.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495871008216885186" border="0" /></a>Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-27088535536004115342010-07-18T22:46:00.000-07:002010-07-19T01:08:53.900-07:00All about Lipsticks - Maybelline ColorsensationalHaving been a lipstick junkie all my life, the minute an opportunity to get more lipsticks arrived, I'd immediately be clicking sites for swatches, salivating over new colors, latest collection from X brands and when my evil shopping twin's around, I'd click buy, buy, buy!<br /><br />And when the goodies arrived, I would be so excited until I saw the lipstick. Oh. I had that color already. At a fraction of the price. As in the case with Maybelline Colorsensation 205 Nearly There and Oriflame Color Attraction Metallic Nude (Rp. 75.000 vs. Rp. 20.000). Bwaaahhh! They're exactly a dupe, down to the shimmer.<br /><br />See for yourself here:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqYO8E2RD5r3sENI81aWl7kMWFeWGB8QCQFEXNDch3wuG_qXJgT-lPPSI__xhq1cIP26rl4LttTKNDTZr9L_YQW4YhLPicYc7PViKDj1aB0VzEGWdPIi_F8cqN_XU-lb34N5nudRBpHVx/s1600/IMG00912-20100719-1307.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqYO8E2RD5r3sENI81aWl7kMWFeWGB8QCQFEXNDch3wuG_qXJgT-lPPSI__xhq1cIP26rl4LttTKNDTZr9L_YQW4YhLPicYc7PViKDj1aB0VzEGWdPIi_F8cqN_XU-lb34N5nudRBpHVx/s320/IMG00912-20100719-1307.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495497095229758946" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LD1CMdTKPpgeQCUeXK0A8xdoPqra9C7JuOzChncsyw8j7rLzZLB9IGdya5pL2EGtKvuHgjcaAWlfW-kzrTVoGcbIPKLEvKp7-b-mTH6HbKgs3npYmx_m2MypCpWWMnpEo2MD1olEMMp5/s1600/IMG00913-20100719-1311.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LD1CMdTKPpgeQCUeXK0A8xdoPqra9C7JuOzChncsyw8j7rLzZLB9IGdya5pL2EGtKvuHgjcaAWlfW-kzrTVoGcbIPKLEvKp7-b-mTH6HbKgs3npYmx_m2MypCpWWMnpEo2MD1olEMMp5/s320/IMG00913-20100719-1311.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495497078925849730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Maybelline Colorsensational 025 Pink Please is also another dupe for something which I already own (just need a little diggin, y'all). So, *sighs* Me:0 - Online Shopping: 2<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj54cUCqLBPwfVRIdCj2o6vf4cfcZ0AAXGDdkHsJqHzPUQT6VmRoxERvPEG5w_MMtRQBT6VYFQ2X31tbtMQ2rNHLqWak3QFAOAK5t6nwe3ydIPTPAXimk4aiBjqFSufLd9fPM7JL-Vm2W29/s1600/maybelline+pink+please.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj54cUCqLBPwfVRIdCj2o6vf4cfcZ0AAXGDdkHsJqHzPUQT6VmRoxERvPEG5w_MMtRQBT6VYFQ2X31tbtMQ2rNHLqWak3QFAOAK5t6nwe3ydIPTPAXimk4aiBjqFSufLd9fPM7JL-Vm2W29/s320/maybelline+pink+please.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495517589740289810" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Pink Please is slightly easy on the eyes. The swatch on hand isn't exactly accurate. I'd say the picture of the lipstick above is true to its color.<br /><br />I rummaged through my work desk, and swatched some lipsticks that was in the same color family; pink nude.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtEXTGx2vlzOoV2RI8ofSR3x9hhtRlkj8kaiAO35X-ryainbCDP4Db1AAEQ0YB5S2wznz7GXmZhBSr4dGdQO0mJqL1w293b-ywIadAfdL0b5fUKSKAvJnZH2KMgKoNDdaw_RTDoinHvjnt/s1600/IMG00925-20100719-1437.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtEXTGx2vlzOoV2RI8ofSR3x9hhtRlkj8kaiAO35X-ryainbCDP4Db1AAEQ0YB5S2wznz7GXmZhBSr4dGdQO0mJqL1w293b-ywIadAfdL0b5fUKSKAvJnZH2KMgKoNDdaw_RTDoinHvjnt/s320/IMG00925-20100719-1437.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495519279718897570" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Left to Right: Oriflame Vivid Baby Beige 4286, Maybelline Colorsensational 025 Pink Please, Revlon Superlustrous Ginger Rose 131<br /></span></div><br /></div></div><br />Oh well.<br /><br />On a side note, don't you just love it when the online shop owner sent you a cute little thank-you card along with your purchase? How courteous! See, sometimes this little note is all it takes to make buyers recommend the store and at least browse the shop. I salute Doreen Valencia from http://beautedeamour.multiply.com. She also has a fanpage : beautedeamour.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikLM9r24xg0C8OD9P0WRNkgiK4isXWw1SC4qUrm-wV8FQr4hsUA_c2D0reUQW475D2spBCIjp6jkHfs7KjP3EOB6r4RJU4qKelnkwxrOyctKoMIY0LmF3jEz9RcdZHKz0HDhq-RlBPVH5Q/s1600/IMG00907-20100719-1222.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikLM9r24xg0C8OD9P0WRNkgiK4isXWw1SC4qUrm-wV8FQr4hsUA_c2D0reUQW475D2spBCIjp6jkHfs7KjP3EOB6r4RJU4qKelnkwxrOyctKoMIY0LmF3jEz9RcdZHKz0HDhq-RlBPVH5Q/s320/IMG00907-20100719-1222.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495521588455814354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />So, to all nude-lipstick explorers out there, check for dupes first in your drawers, dressing tables, cosmetic bags, etc, before you try purchasing another one. Leason learned.Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964816515491544396.post-61949387209477666762010-07-16T01:48:00.000-07:002010-07-16T01:56:43.754-07:00NARS Turkish Red<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>The best thing about shopping for a beauty product was getting it at a discount. Nars Turkish Red was such a product. I didn't know why the seller let it go, but darn it, that was the best decision she ever made because that fabulous creamy blush was mine to have *evil laughs*<br /><br />I always felt a little wary toward a cream blush because a) germ transfer possibility so hand has to be clean, and b) it's not practical. But it's NARS! At a discount! So, yeah!!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCokAxfeySC2DMnniHW5K-VxIQyUXaDuHEqnfIarvL1F_fFrV3jCmf9RlXZkQ21s-yxi8SB-CfsuhHwpCWik7hcr9yCH7QGwK1nk_m3EElK5nWFWn9pInOCYJPdVhaWA-kf5lk8KH1CkA/s1600/Presentation2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCokAxfeySC2DMnniHW5K-VxIQyUXaDuHEqnfIarvL1F_fFrV3jCmf9RlXZkQ21s-yxi8SB-CfsuhHwpCWik7hcr9yCH7QGwK1nk_m3EElK5nWFWn9pInOCYJPdVhaWA-kf5lk8KH1CkA/s320/Presentation2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494424242795944626" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">It looked pretty terrifying on the pan, but as you could see from my FOTDs (my neck looked strange in the first picture), it didn't look clownish (blending and blending) and it gave my cheeks a just-been-pinched look).<br /><br />So, say it with me now: Nars Turkish Red is awesome.<br /></div></div>Piece of Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017805644416246561noreply@blogger.com1