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September 7, 2013

Metallic Storm

A new tutorial using my brand new Sleek Makeup iDivine Storm Palette. I actually been wanting to buy the palette for a while, and I couldn’t made up my mind because I had a bad experience with Indonesian custom not releasing my palettes. So, I was extremely happy when Luxola finally has an office in Jakarta. That makes online shopping in Luxola so much easier. My palette arrived in 2 days after I purchased it. So fast and quick! If you do click on my Luxola banner or links, you’ll get a 15% off. I am affiliated with Luxola and do earn commission in store credit form. However, I have to buy my palettes out of my own pocket.

Anyways, In the Storm palette, there’s a lot of metallic colors, and I’m sure you all know that Metallics are in again this Fall 2013. There is no individual shades name from the palette (which is super weird), but I hope you get the idea.

I prepped my eyes using MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre.

How-to:

1. I applied a cranberry eyeshadow (darkest pink from the palette) all over my lid using a flat eyeshadow brush.

2. Using a fluffy blending brush, I blended the edge out. (Optional step)

3. Using a small fluffy brush, I applied a black eyeshadow from the palette on the outer corner to the crease.

4. Using a clean blending brush, I blended the edge until there’s no harsh line on the crease. (sorry for the blurry picture)

5. Using a wet wipe, I cleaned the outer edge of my eyelid to create a diagonal clean line.

6. I also applied MUFE Aqua Liner in black on the outer half of the waterline. I also applied a gold eyeshadow from Sleek iDivine Storm on the inner corner of the lid, and a blue eyeshadow on the rest of the lower lid.

7. I created winged liner/cat-eye liner/feline flick along the upper lash line using Kanebo Kate Super Sharp eyeliner.

8. I applied MAC Brule under the brow bone.

9. I curled my lashes and applied L’oreal Double Curl Extension mascara on both upper and lower lashes.

10. I filled my brows using Shu Uemura Hard Formula 9.

11. I also applied Ardell individual short flare eyelashes on my top lashes to make them look thicker.

12. On the face, I applied MUFE HD Foundation, and under the eyes I applied MUFE HD concealer.

13. I powdered my face using Cinema Secret loose powder.

14. I applied MAC Cubic on my cheeks as blush.

15. On the lips, I applied some lipstick that I’ve melted and forgot to label it…(sorry)

Anything that can go wrong on this tutorial went wrong. I mean, I couldn’t get the lights to work like normal for some reason, may be they are dying. Then, my skin was so dry that day, and I ran out of moisturizer. So, apologies if my foundation looks slightly cakey (or a lot). On top of that, my palette fell from the table because I accidentally tripped – when I was trying to break the fall by holding onto the table, my hand hit the palette. Ah, what a day 🙂 hahahaha…

September 2, 2013

Red Invasion [Collaboration]

Lately, my Twitter has been flooded with chats between several Indonesian Beauty Bloggers and myself. These bloggers are: Yonna Kairupan, Iva Asih Era Chrysta, Lauren Renturquise, Sha Aullia, and Riyanti Teressa. So, we decided to do a little collaboration and we wanted to paint the town red 😉 By town, I mean the Indonesian Beauty Bloggers Facebook page.

Anyhow, we decided to do red lips look, and Yonna had posted hers on her youtube page. I decided to post mine next and the obvious choice for me was to use MAC Russian Red (again). I can never get tired of MAC Russian Red, it’s just so gorgeous! It’s definitely my favorite.

For the eyes, I think I wanted to pack more punch on it, so I did a slightly more smoky look than the other tutorial in MAC Russian Red post. I also added a set of false eyelashes on me lashes, since I bought a new one. I don’t love the falsies, but I don’t mind it. Not long enough and not thick enough. Oh well! I also used my new Sleek Makeup iDivine Storm palette, but there’s no name for each shade for this palette. So, I named the shades on the tutorial below based on the hue of each eyeshadow. If you’re confused, just leave the question below 🙂

How-to:

1. I applied MUFE Aqua Shadow in 28E all over the lid.

2. Using a clean fluffy brush, I applied the matte light brown from Sleek Makeup iDivine Storm palette.

3. Using another clean fluffy brush, I applied matte dark brown from Sleek Makeup iDivine Storm palette.

4. I applied the champagne shade from Sleek Makeup iDivine Storm palette on top of the MUFE Aqua Shadow 28E with a flat eyeshadow brush.

5. Using another blending brush, I applied black from Sleek Makeup iDivine Storm palette.

6. I applied both champagne (inner corner) and black (outer corner) from Sleek Makeup iDivine Storm palette on the lower lid using an angled brow brush.

7. Using Kanebo Kate Super Sharp eyeliner, I created a feline flick/cat-eye liner/winged liner on the upper lash line.

8. I curled my lashes and applied Maybelline Volume Express Turbo Boost mascara on both top and bottom lashes.

9. I lined the outer half of my waterline using L’oreal Voluminous Smoldering eyeliner.

10. I applied DUP eyelashes in 906 on the top lashes.

11. For the brows, I applied MUFE Aqua Brow Gel.

12. On my face, I applied Urban Decay Naked Skin foundation.

13. I applied MUFE HD concealer to cover my blemishes and under eye circles.

14. I powdered my face using Cinema Secret loose powder.

15. I contoured my face using NARS Kabuki Ita brush and MAC Shadowy powder.

16. I applied MAC Fleur Power on my cheeks.

17. I lined and filled my entire lips with MAC Redd lip liner.

18. I, then, applied MAC Russian Red on my lips.

August 24, 2013

L’oreal Cookies and Cream

Finally! A tutorial, whaaat?! Well, beauty lovers, I hope this will satisfy you for a while. I do have a few more stuffs lining up, but one by one, shall we?

So, I’ve owned this L‘oreal Cookies and Cream palette for a while (please check my post for the swatches here). However, I didn’t really get the chance to play with until now. For the tutorial below, I followed the instruction from the back of the palette. Personally I won’t do it this way since I find that it’s not smoky enough for me.

Also, I recommend everyone to use a primer on the lid before eyeshadow application. Although the pigments are pretty good, the eyeshadows didn’t really have any staying power. The reason why I didn’t apply any primer is because I was testing for creasing and such. If you have an oily lid, you’d probably want to apply primer.

How-to:

1. I applied the 2nd lightest eyeshadow (a silver) from the palette all over the lid.

2. On the crease, I applied the medium (silver grey) eyeshadow using a fluffy blending brush.

3. Using Smashbox bullet brush, I applied the darkest eyeshadow (graphite) on the outer V.

4. I blended the outer V using a clean blending brush.

5. Using a clean blending brush, I applied the highlighter color (vanilla) under the brow.

6. I applied the medium color (silver grey) along the lower lash line using an angled brush, and the darkest color on the outer half of the lower lash line.

7. I created a slight winged liner using L’oreal Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner along the upper lash line.

8. I also lined my waterline using L’oreal Smoldering Voluminous pencil liner.

9. I curled my lashes and applied mascara.

10. I also applied false eyelashes Fleur Fleur in 201.

11. I filled my brows using Shu Uemura Hard Formula no. 9.

12. For the face, I applied UD Naked foundation.

13. On the cheeks, I applied L’oreal Rose Gold Visible Lift blush.

14. Slightly contoured my nose using Smashbox contour/highlight trio palette (discontinued).

15. On the lips, I filled it in using L’oreal Infallible lipliner in Rose.

July 15, 2013

Product of The Week: M.A.C “Melon” Pigment Color Powder

I know, I know..I’ve been a bad blogger..missing so many days of posting, not to mention forgetting to post last week’s Product of the Week…Oh well…Last week wasn’t a good week for me in my personal life, not to mention all the heavy rain cause a lot of laziness and procrastination..I haven’t even work out for a week! hahahaha..

Anyways, since I missed last week’s Product of the Week, I’ve decided to put this week’s installment on Monday. I’ll try to do another one this Wednesday, but no promises since my lover (aka bff), Liz, is coming to see me!!! I’m gonna be busy for a while…

So, in this week’s installment, I want to show you guys M.A.C Melon Pigment Color Powder.

What is MAC Pigment Color Powder?

Pigment is a highly concentrated loose colour powder that contains ingredients to help it adhere to the skin. Create a subtle wash of colour or an intense effect. Does not streak or cake. Easy to blend and long-lasting. Please note: Pigments are sold by weight not volume. Containers can appear to be less than full due to settling of the product.

M.A.C Cosmetics, 2013

Let me just say that I have been using this pigment for a looong time. Like I said in my Summer Splash post, I always go back to this pigment for my Summer makeup. Now that I’m in the Tropics, I tend to wear this a lot more than other eyeshadow. I have quite a small collection of M.A.C loose pigments, but this shade, Melon, is definitely my favorite.

M.A.C Melon (is?) was a Pro Product. I’m not sure if this product is still being sold. I took a look at the MAC Cosmetics website and this shade is no longer in their pigment list. I know that some stores might still carry them until their stock is finish. If you can’t find it, you may want to try NYX loose pearl eyeshadow for the dupe.

In my opinion, M.A.C Melon is a gorgeous shimmering peachy gold shade. It’s very peachy and warm, which works very well in most skintone. For those with lighter and medium skin tone this would be a good medium color. Wear it alone with a lot of mascara on the lid for a good light wash of color. For those with darker skin tone, this would be a good highlighter color.

The other best part about this pigment is you can use it dry or wet. If you like it sheer, you use it with a dry brush. If you like a bit more intensity, use it dry. Either or, the result is gorgeous. Use it dry and you end up with a frosty finish, use it wet and you end up with a pearly finish.

You can also use this as nail color. Mix it with clear nail polish and ta-daaah you just created a nail polish. I might do a tutorial using loose pigments on your nails.

Longevity

On myself, whether I apply it wet or dry, it seems to last the whole day (8 hours) with little creasing. Applying it on top of a primer would probably help esp. if you have oily lids.

Price

It’s USD$ 21/each. Each container consists of 4.5g of pigment. I’m not sure how much it is in Indonesia.

Pros

Amazing pigment pay-off.
Intense and very concentrated color.
Beautiful shade for any skintone.
Can be used wet or dry.
A lot of product in the container (even though it’s less than in the past, but there’s still a lot of product in the smaller newer container). This product will last a good while.
Easily blendable.
Long lasting.
Multi-purpose.

Cons

A lot of fall-out if you use it dry and don’t tap the excess off your brush.
Hard to use if you are not used to it.
Pricy compared to other brands like NYX, Coastal Scents etc. (if you don’t have a Pro discount)

For this product, I give it 4.5 winks out of 5! It’s an amazing product, with great pigment pay-off, which is what every artists always love! For me, and other professionals who work in the beauty industry, you can buy this product with your Pro Discount. Even though other brands might have similar color to M.A.C Melon, I still think M.A.C Melon has the extra vibrancy and shimmer, not to mention there’s something unique with that peachy undertone of this pigment.

I am not in any way sponsored/endorsed/being paid by the company to review this product. I bought this out of my own pocket and any review pertaining to this product is purely my own opinion. Please be reminded that each individual reacts differently to the product. Always do a test patch whenever possible before using the product on yourselves.

July 10, 2013

Summer Splash

This look today is one of my fav. summer makeup. It doesn’t matter where I am in the summer, somehow I always seem to resort back to this look. It’s very light and bright, and of course you can always eliminate some of the steps below to make it easier and to suit your own look. Most of the time, I only used the MAC Melon pigment on my lid with mascara, skipping the liner and the contour colors altogether.

Anyways, the 2nd look to this post used an orange lip liner. I don’t know where my orange lipstick is, so I only used the lip liner to fill my entire lip. Of course you can change the lips to whatever color you want, red, pink, or even nude. No rules, just fun playful makeup.

How-to:

1. Using a synthetic brush, I dipped the brush in water and then dipped it in MAC Melon pigment. I mixed it at the back of my hand to turn it into a paste form and applied this paste to my lid, and on the inner corner of the lower lid.

2. Using a shader brush, I applied MAC Bronze eyeshadow on the outer V and on the crease. I used whatever left on the brush and ran it through the lower lid.

3. Using a clean fluffy brush, I blended the crease to remove any harsh edge.

4. I applied Smashbox Deep Golden Brown on the outer corner, blending it inwards. I focused most of the color on the outer V of the lid.

5. Using whatever left on the brush, I applied it on the lower lid.

6. Using an angled eyeliner brush and MUFE Aqua Black, I created a winged liner along the upper lash line.

7. I lined my waterline using whatever product remained on the brush from step 6.

8. I curled my lashes and applied Maybelline Express Volume Turbo Boost mascara on both top and bottom lashes.

9. I filled my brows in using Shu Uemura Hard Formula 9 brow pencil.

10. I applied UD Naked foundation all over my face using a foundation brush.

11. I contoured my face using MAC Studio Tech in NW 55. (If you want to know how I contour my face, check out this post for powder contouring or here for cream contouring)

12. I applied MAC Peaches blush on the cheeks.

13a. For the lips, I applied YSL Pur Couture rouge no. 17 using a lip brush.

13b. For the orange lips, I lined and filled my lips using MAC Entertain Me lipliner.

July 9, 2013

Cat-itude

Have you guys watched The Croods? I just watched it not too long a go, and I love the cute sabertooth tiger! I drew inspiration from his fur colors! I love how it turned out. The eyeshadows I used are my favorites bright colors – chartreuse and teal. I’ve never thought that these 2 colors will work together, but I ended up loving it. MAC Bitter is so gorgeous, it’s been a while since I play with the eyeshadow and I can see myself using it more frequently in the near future.

How-to:

1. I applied MAC Bitter on the inner half of the lid using a flat eyeshadow brush.

2. Using another flat eyeshadow brush, I applied MAC Birds and Berries on the outer half.

3. Using a small fluffy brush, I applied MAC Club on the outer V and on the crease.

4. I blended out MAC Club using a fluffy blending brush.

5. Using an angled eyebrow brush, I applied MAC Bitter on the inner corner of the lower lid and MAC Birds and Berries on rest of the lower lid.

6. I also lined my waterline using L’oreal Voluminous Smoldering eyeliner.

7. Using a small shader brush, I applied UD Perversion eyeshadow on the outer V and along the crease.

8. I blended the eyeshadow out using a fluffy blending brush.

9. Along the upper lid, I created a winged liner using Kat Von D Trooper eyeliner.

10. I curled my lashes and applied Maybelline Volume Express Turbo Boost mascara on both upper and lower lashes.

11. I filled my brows in using MUFE Aqua Brow Gel.

11. For my face, I applied MUFE HD Foundation and foundation brush.

12. I applied MAC Shadowy as contour and MAC Cubic as blush.

13. On the lips, I applied MUFE Soft Apricot Rouge Artist Natural.

June 28, 2013

Lily Cole Bodyshop Shimmer Cube Look #2

I wanted to do another tutorial using the Lily Cole BodyShop Shimmer Cube that I bought in April. I’ve done a review in this post Body Shop Lily Cole Shimmer Cube, and a tutorial in this Spring Lilac post. I really love the eyeshadow combination, and wanted to create another look that’s wearable and not too over the top, yet at the same time there’s still a play of colors on the eyes.

I decided to use the eyeshadows dry for a sheer wash of color. If you like a more intense color, feel free to apply the eyeshadows wet. I like how this look ends up to be very light and just enough. I think it’s perfect for the Summer, esp. since the weather is getting really hot in Jakarta.

How-to:

1. I applied the Live Lilac eyeshadow from BodyShop Lily Cole Shimmer cube using a flat eyeshadow brush all over my lid.

2. Next, I applied Think Pink eyeshadow from Bodyshop Lily Cole Shimmer cube on the outer half of the lid using a flat eyeshadow brush.

3. On the outer corner only, I applied Go Violet using a flat eyeshadow brush.

4. Using a clean blending brush, I blended Go Violet on the crease.

5. I applied Think Pink on the lower lid, as well as Go Violet on the outer corner of the lower lid using a small shader brush.

6. I dabbed Live Lilac on the inner corner of the lower lid using a pencil brush.

7. Using L’oreal Voluminous Smoldering eyeliner, I lined my waterline, tightline and along the upper lash line creating a small flick at the outer corner.

8. I filled my brows using Shu Uemura Hard Formula 9 eyebrow pencil.

9. I curled my lashes and applied Maybelline Volume Express Turbo Boost mascara.

10. For the face, I applied Urban Decay Naked foundation using foundation brush.

11. On the cheeks, I applied Benefit Hervana.

12. I completed the look by applying Clinique Chubbystick Lip pencil in Bountiful Blush.

June 17, 2013

Gunmetal

How is everyone’s Monday going??? I apologize for M.I.A last week. If you follow me on twitter/instagram, you’d know that I burnt my fingers (because of steam) on Tuesday. My ring and pinky fingers were burnt due to the steam from boiling water. Anyways, long story short, my ring finger didn’t get burnt as bad as my pinky. There were bubbles forming on my pinky finger! It hurt a lot, and well it’s red and purple now. Due to the burnt, I couldn’t really hold my makeup brushes properly since it hurt a lot. I have a very low tolerance of pain (exception for piercings..hahaha). Heck, I couldn’t even hold my chopsticks properly.

However, since the ring finger gotten better, I managed to do one tutorial. I wanted to play with the Gunmetal eyeshadow from Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette, so I created this smoky eyes look. Very simple and very easy. This will look great for party makeup, prom or wedding.

Also, ignore my brows, haven’t had time to get them trimmed or shaped because of the recent incident.

How-to:

1. I applied Chanel Illusion D’ombre in Emmervielle all over the lid using my finger.

2. Using a flat eyeshadow brush, I applied UD Gunmetal eyeshadow on the outer third of the lid.

3. I blended the edge of the shadow using a clean fluffy brush.

4. Using a bullet brush by Smashbox, I applied UD Creep eyeshadow from Naked palette on the outer V.

5. Using a small shader brush, I applied UD Gunmetal eyeshadow on the lower lid.

6. Using a flat eyeshadow brush, I applied L’oreal Infallible Hourglass Beige eyeshadow in on the inner half of the upper lid, and slightly on the inner corner of the lower lid.

7. I lined my upper lashline and waterline using L’oreal Voluminous Smoldering eyeliner.

8. I filled my brows using Shu Uemura brow pencil.

9. I curled my lashes using MUFE Smoky Lashes mascara.

10. For the face, I used Giorgio Armani Silk foundation and a foundation brush.

11. Under the eyes, I applied MAC Pro Correct/Conceal yellow corrector.

12. I applied MAC Shadowy as contour and MAC Fleur Power on the cheeks.

13. For the lips, I applied Clinique Chubbystick in Heaping Hazelnut.

June 8, 2013

Color Crush

I have a crush on the MUFE Aqua Cream no. 52. The color is just so pretty! I just want to use it on every tutorial…Anyways, I did this look just to play around with colors. I think I might do another look with the green cream shadow. We’ll see. I had a lot of fun playing around with this color.

How-to:

1. Using a synthetic brush, I applied MUFE Aqua cream no. 52 Pearly Green Dragon on the outer half of my lid.

2. Using MUFE Aqua Shadow stick in Pearly Peach on the inner half of the lid. I used my finger to blend the colors.

3. I used a flat eyeshadow brush and applied Smashbox Admire Me Soft Shimmering Coral on the inner half of the lid and UD Kush on the outer half.

4. Using a small shader eyeshadow brush, I applied UD Perversion on the outer V and the crease.

5. I cleaned the small shader brush on a tissue and use the brush to blend the harsh line.

6. I applied MUFE no. 92 eyeshadow on the crease lightly using a blending brush.

7. Using wet wipe, I cleaned the outer edge of my eye to clean up and sharpen the edge.

8. I also applied UD Foxy eyeshadow under the brow.

9. Using an angled eyebrow brush, I applied MUFE no. 92 eyeshadow on the lower lid. I applied UD Bordello on the inner corner of the lower lid.

10. I lined my waterline using L’oreal Voluminous Smoldering eyeliner and lined the upper lashline using Kanebo Kate Super Sharp liner.

11. I curled my lashes and applied Dior Overcurl mascara.

12. I filled my brows using MUFE Aqua Brow gel no. 40 and an angled eyeliner brush.

13. I brushed my brows using a clean spooly.

14. For the face, I applied MUFE HD Foundation using a foundation brush.

15. I applied MAC Cubic blush and MAC Bronzer on the cheeks.

16. I contoured the sides of my nose using MAC Shadowy.

17. On the lips, I applied Clinique Bountiful Blush chubby stick.

June 3, 2013

Dark Forest

I wanted to do a smoky look just for a night-out on the weekend, and decided to go with green eyeshadow instead of my usual purple. I wanted a dark smoky eyes, but at the same time I want color in it. I was just a very fussy person..hahaha..anyways, I did this look in less than 30mins. Very easy and simple smoky eyes. If you prefer the darker, smokier version, skip the last 3 steps and just apply mascara (and/or false eyelashes).

How-to:

1. I applied Chanel Illusion D’ombre in Epatant all over my lid using my finger.

2. Using a flat eyeshadow brush, I applied Lancome Strut eyeshadow on the lid.

3. Using a clean fluffy blending brush, I blended the crease.

4. I lined my waterline, tightline, upper lash line and lower lash line using L’oreal Voluminous Smoldering eyeliner. Smudged the liner a little to my lower lid as well.

5. I used my pencil brush and smudged the liner on the lower lid.

6. Using an angled eyebrow brush, I applied Lancome Strut eyeshadow on the lower lid.

7. *optional* I applied the green eyeshadow from Sariayu Karimunjawa palette on my eyelid using a flat eyeshadow brush. I also added a little bit of this eyeshadow on the inner corner of the lower lid.

8. I applied black eyeshadow along the upper lashline, curled my lashes and applied mascara.

9. I filled my brows in using Anastasia Brow powder.

10. Since I found the brows to be a bit too bold, I decided to tone it down a little by brushing it upwards using a clean spooly (a.k.a mascara brush).

11. For the face, I applied MUFE HD Foundation using my fingers.

12. On the cheeks, I applied L’oreal Visible Lift blush in Rose Gold.

13. I powdered lightly using translucent powder on my T-zone.

14. On the lips, I applied Clinique Chubby Lip pencil in Curvy Candy.

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Tag: indonesian blog

Metallic Storm

Red Invasion [Collaboration]

L’oreal Cookies and Cream

Product of The Week: M.A.C “Melon” Pigment Color Powder

Summer Splash

Cat-itude

Lily Cole Bodyshop Shimmer Cube Look #2

Gunmetal

Color Crush

Dark Forest