Removing Make Up with #1 Brand in America - ALMAY

The new babies to removes make up from Local Brand is Shikada and Finesse both from MITU. You can read the review here SHIKADA REVIEW

The difference between them is tiny *not significant ingredients* and amount. Shikada has 30 sheets while Finesse only has 10 sheets, perfect for travelling, IMHO.

Now, the Western Brand review.

ALMAY Make Up Remover

They claim that they're the #1 Brand in America for removing make up.

Key Ingredients : Aloe Vera which is very good for moisturizing skin.
(I believe all my readers are tech savvy, so they can google the ingredients on their own)

Contains : 80 round sheets.

Price : Less than $10 - I bought it for Rp 80.000 early this year.
(Currency $1 = Rp 9.200)

Texture is oily, like no other make up remover that more wet. But i think that what's make it removes even waterproof mascara so easily.

It's a matter of preference, i though like it when my make up remover tissue or pad not so oily.

See the oily texture? It give stain to my finger every time i grab one pad.

Let's see it's power, shall we?

I use heavy eye make up, waterproof eyeliner and mascara and BB cream Skin 79 only on my face. Believe me, my mascara contains fiber that makes it harder to remove (will review it later, clue it's called Lash A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4D Mascara :p)

Result :

Tada............... :D
I looked like someone just punched me... LOL!

My two cents :

1. I prefer this Make up remover only for removing eye make up only, it is too small and too unconvenient if i used it to clean the whole face. The pad is a bit small for it, so the perfect usage is to remove eye make up.

2. I found it BEST to, use it only put it for about 30 seconds on my eyes and gently removes it. Not removing the eye area with circular motion whatsoever. Remember eye area is sensitive, we don't want the stain of the make up or eyeliner or mascara drop to our under eyes. It can cause dark circle in long term. Uh Oh...

3. I can perfectly use one pad to remove both eyes, and bye bye waterproof mascara and eyeliner.

After this, of course i also use Cleansing Milk to removes all the foundation and etc. Then i move on with my facial wash.

Now, share with me your favourite Make Up Remover, please ^^

White Perfect Laser from L'Oreal Paris (First Impression)

The newest White Perfect series from L’Oreal Paris.

It claims that 80% women refuse to do Laser treatment after using this White Perfect Laser.  And can reduce dark spots in 8 weeks. They already have a blogger event at Singapore, and launched at Malaysia. But not yet launch in Indonesia.

Haha.. lucky me. I got this package from L’OR Electric launch, my boss gave it to me. Laf ya boss.. and thanks to L’Oreal Paris Indonesia. You can see the launch here http://bit.ly/LOrLaunch

They also introduce the newest trend make up L’OR Electric, it is a make up trend that highlight bright color on eyes, and lips. Ok bright is the new smokey eyes for 2012…

What is the difference between White Perfect Laser and White Perfect Series from L’Oreal Paris? White Perfect Laser, was perfected with high end technology contain Elagic Acid that can prevent melanin production that can caused dark spots.

White Perfect Laser, with two series in Indonesia. White Perfect Laser Anti- Spot Brightening Essence, and White Perfect Laser All Round Protection Whitening Cream with SPF 19 PA +++

Rumor has it that there will be a night cream. Currently there is only two products of White Perfect Laser at the market.

People in Jakarta can find this at Lotte Mart Kuningan City. I saw it there while I went to groceries shopping few weeks ago.

The retail price is around Rp 199.000 for Perfect Laser Anti- Spot Brightening Essence ; and around Rp 119.000 for White Perfect Laser All Round Protection Whitening Cream with SPF 19 PA +++ not bad right?

My face current condition (no edit whatsoever, editing just to combine pics)

 First Impressions :

I thought all essence would be watery, but not this Anti-Spot Brightening essence the texture is quite creamy but not too creamy. If compared, the texture quite similar with face lotion. Absorb fast on skin surface, not sticky. I didn’t smell any particular scent on this product as well.

For the moisturizer, it has a beautiful pink color. And texture more creamy than White Perfect Melanin Vanish. It has a fresh scent but I can’t tell what it is.

I am currently using this products for almost two week now, well in one or two days I maybe skip this because I was exhausted and didn’t even wash my face properly just using make up remover tissue (bad example, DO NOT FOLLOW hahaha). I can’t wait to share with you my face after 8 weeks of using this White Perfect Laser series. 

Truly can reduce your dark spots or just verdict, let's find out together. What is your current skin care regime dear Fantabulous?

Review & Swatch : L'Oreal Color Riche Lipstick #371 Pink Passion

Holla, i used to be such a lip gloss addict! But lately i found out 4 lipstick on my daily beauty case, eh?

Don't know how they end up there, LOL. From Red to Coral, to Nude color.
And since bright make up or lips so happening right now. i want to join the party too.

Let's talk about my lips condition first, i assume i am allergic to beeswax since i easily get chappy lips even when i used lip butter/ lip balm that has beeswax on it's ingredients.

Therefore i am super careful when choosing my lipstick. No matter what the BA said i always tried the lipstick before buying (clean it first of course, and apply with my finger when i am trying at store). After eating and walking around, i usually made the decision. Buy or Not Buy.

I am in love with Dian Sastro's picture at L'Oreal Paris Indonesia FB Page http://facebook.com/LOrealParisID she looks different, and i noticed, the make up, especially the lips makes her looks stunning. And guess what? Hihihi.. i got me one! Yeayy... The exact same lipstick like Dian Sastro is using, Color Riche Pink Passion # 371.

Let's on to review shall we?

Texture : Smooth, love it! Glides well on my lips.
Smell : Checked, not too bubly perfumey but has a bit of  fresh bubble gum scent.
Intensity : Excelent, one swatch is all you got.
Longevity : If not eating, it stays for 2-3 hours.
Price : Rp 105.000 ( Approx. $10)

Let's see swatches, shall we?

 I think this color looks good both on NC and NW undertone. Don't you Ladies?

And what i think L'Oreal can improve in the future about this lipstick are the moisturizer thingy.
On first application, my lips looks moist and glossy. But after 2 hours of usage, the texture become more matte. Which is okay, especially i worked at air conditioned room.

Overall i would like to give this lipstick 8/10, quite an accomplishment for the lipgloss addict like me.

Ehem.. what is missing? MY LIPS OF COURSE... hahaha...
Enjoy!

Clockwise :

1. My lips right after application

2. Endurance

3. After wipe with tissue

4. After 3 hours using (no eating)

PS : I tried this several times already, it stain on the glass after application! 

REVIEW : REVLON AGE DEFYING DNA ADVANTAGES SPF 20 FOUNDATION

I got this foundation few month ago, and last month Revlon send me another shade with lots of goodies. But i'm so in love with this foundation that i couldn't wait to review it with you guys.

What they claims : Contains vitamin E, vitamin B3, and  cherry extract that can prevent aging and also protect your skin. Sounds promising, right?

I use this foundation about one month, with brushes, finger, sponges. Everything went well, but i prefer using finger because the texture glides so smooth on my skin, and didn't clumps whatsoever.

For the swatch (just click).

Ok the verdict here, some may not like to hear "aging" thingy, but hey.. better preventing aging by taking care of your skin rather than spend much more on Botox or Laser whatsoever, LOL.

Ingredients is seriously a lot, but you can google it.

And my experience using this foundation is so far good - excellent. One of my top 5 foundation now.
But i will review this, like usual being brutally honest.

TEXTURE
Lightly creamy, i love! Easily glides on the surface of your skin. Perfect for my combination but dehydrated skin, because i work at air conditioned room everyday.

i combine two shades, but daily i used Early Tanned

APPLICATION
Checked, time saver! You guys know i'm too lazy to spend hours on make up.

STAYING POWER
Excellent. but NOTED i worked on air conditioned room. On outdoor only can last 4-5 hours and you have to set it with powder again, especially on T-Zone.

PRICE :
Quite affordable, around Rp 150,000 ($14) for 30ml of foundation.

PACKAGING :
You can also check it here It has swirl line inside, and LOVE the pump, easy to control and most importantly hygienic.

Now on to the DOWNFALL

SMELLS AWFUL, but it's because of this foundation is fragrance free. It's the bulk smell, i really hate it. But well no fragrance means less alcohol, which is actually good for our skin right?

On to FOTD, chamwhore time :)

Products :

Me... Me.. ME ^^

After 4 hours of usage.

Have anyone ever tried this foundation? What do you Fantabulous think?

Graftobian High Defenition Foundation Palette in Neutral

You all know how much i like a good complexion. And this one is amazingly surprising for my liking. Heard so many good things about this foundation, and since this is one of the TOP 5 foundation reccommendation from Goss Make Up Artist, i’m excited to share with you my experience with this love.

First, i have two more palette coming, see how much i like this? :D

I use this for my clients, use this on day and night, sunshine and rain. Used, Tested, Approved.

Let’s get to know this foundation better shall we?

First impression

To light for my liking, when i swatch it.

After several times of using, with different application here’s my final thought.

• With finger : Melted in your hand, not a bad thing but somehow i didn’t like it anymore. Why? Time Consuming, since i’m a working lady now, every minutes counts. Late to the office is a big NO NO, agree? The result when using finger, is more tricky. It glides well, sure. But for some area you really need time to make sure everything is covered.

With sponges :

• Egg Sponge

Blended easily, as well as the rest of the foundation amount get absorbed to the sponge easily. So this is a love and hate relationship. The plus is, with the shape of this sponge, you can reach the area that is hard to apply when you’re using finger. For me is the wide cheek,LOL.

• Sponge

Blend easlily too, and same with the egg sponge. Love and hate.

• Stippling Brush

Fast. Fast. FAST! Need anymore reason? Blended nicely, buildable.

My favourite application when using this foundation

• Using finger in some area, my under eye, then with stippling brush apply this to the rest of the face. Then with sponge, set the T area with loose powder.

What i love about this foundation :

• ·         HD, seriously looking good in pictures, with flash a bit tricky, some area still shine but it was due to my skin type. Combination and acne prone, and because i didn’t touch up, remember i’m the “Lazy to Touch up kinda GIRL”.
• ·         CHEAP, duuh? LOL...
• ·         Staying power superb! Working 9-6 sometimes 7 and hang out after for dinner (waiting for trafficwar to be ended before went home). Anymore prove you need? Mind me “ojekking” to office, and lunch have to run around the crossing bridge sometimes walked around 10 minutes, make it 20 minutes to back and forth in the humid weather of Jakarta.
• ·         Buildable, want a sheer coverage? Can do.. Medium coverage can do,too. Heavy, have to added compact/ setting powder. With this foundation, i don’t think it’s neccessary to add TWC to set it. Too much, and will ruin the HD thingy, you might look too “make up”.
• ·         Lots of shade to choose, you can choose the exact shade for your face.

HATE :

• ·         Packaging is tricky, too close with each other, sometimes it get mixed up if i were in hurry.
• ·         Didn’t cover acne scars well. HAVE TO add concealer, with i’m good with showing of some flaws. (Blah.. i was too lazy to grab my concealer from my vanity case, :p so what happened was i use the lighter shade to conceal the acne scars, sometimes).
• ·         You need to set this foundation! Serious! Loose powder will do. I think it’s was the contra from HD thingy, you can wear it alone, but sometimes it still need “something” to hold on to so it wont crease, melted, whatsoever. Or if you’re lazy you can set it with setting spray.

Share with me some thought, pretties. What’s you experience with this HD thingy?

Graftobian HD Palette

 5 minutes after application

WHITE CAST??? 

 15 Minutes after Application

 Couple Hours Later, blended well right?

 With Flash, still look white cast.

 Another day using this foundation, i look pale at the office >.<

 A Touch of lipstick, glasses of! Ready to rock from 9-9, LOL

• 

Graftobian HD Palette (Swatch)

Hola, so i got a big gig on May and i decided to put the whole range of HD make up on her face. And for the complexion i decided to get me Graftobian, read so many good reviews on them. Plus they got a tester pack (customized on every order), and they got a palette, quite affordable right?

After a long search finally i found a friend that has the palette in Neutral 1, i don't have to wait for long time to get it. Sadly for my client, the shade not really fit, i got to ordered another palette.
and if you want to sell me your preloved Graftobian palette in Cool 1 , and Warm 1, i would love to adopt them. Thank you pretties.

Okay, so my first impression of this foundation is, this is no good for dry skin type. You have put extra creamy moisturizer before putting them on. The texture apparently is not as creamy as i though, kinda sheer, and yeah it is buildable, but i like super textured and creamy foundation (personal taste). 
With good primer, i used benefit it stay for 5 hours and i didn't notice any oily thingy on my clients T-Zone. But on me (combination and acne prone), i have to set it with setting powder to make it last. 
And for the shade, they got names on it, so it quite confusing, but after you got used to it, doesn't really matter. 

Graftobian HD Palette in Neutral 1

Swatches

L-R : Glamour Girl, Sweet Heart, Leading Lady, Prima Donna, Bombshell

No Flash

L-R : Bombshell, Primadonna, Leading Lady, Sweet Heart, Glamour Girl

With Flash

L-R : Bombshell, Primadonna, Leading Lady, Sweet Heart, Glamour Girl

Anyone can gimme a different point of view from this brand? Would love to hear your thought pretties, ^^

Haul : Amuse 80 Colors Eyeshadow Palette

Hai pretty fantabulous, after one month waiting finally it arrived at my door.

Meet Amuse 80 Colors Eyeshadow Palette, since i'm so in love with Amuse Blush Palette, i thought why not give it a try for the eyeshadow, i got it when cherryculture.com was on sale so it was about $10.99 but of course since i live in other side of the world i have to pay extra for shipping, cost me about $15 to get it to my home. But calculating the function and since i got so many colors i really don't mind to pay more than half for shipping.

Yeah, i bought it from a seller on FD (Mimo) while they were opening a spree.

Okay let's take a peek.

Amuse 80 Colors Eyeshadow Palette

Inside

What really got me while i open this :

• The range of color, from shimmer to matte, and it's not too small like coastal scent eyeshadow palette.

• The packaging, has a nice half round hole to pick up the upper eyeshadow, so the lower layer of eyeshadow didn't cracked if we opened it in hurry.

Well, i will wear it today. So i can give you guys first impression post tomorrow :*
(Let's just hope that the internet connection is not dead again, shall we?)

I'll see you on another posts, have a great day my dear.

Review of Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation

Have you read this? Top 10 : Best Foundation a very good article from makeeupgeek.com
And i got two out of ten from that list, which is Revlon ColorStay and Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation.

You all know how crazy i am when it come to foundation right? I keep searching and searching for what my skin really loves, but yeah it's seem like a never ending search. Like finding a parking spot on a mall on WEEKEND >.<

But with this award winning foundation? Can we simply say that my search is over?

Keep reading ^^

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation
courtesy of lancome-usa.com, i love the website, quite informative.
Since i didn't get a full size, i can't give you the ingredients information, but i think you can google-d it :)

Let's talk about price first, like i always say spend every cash you have to get a better complexion products. So this isn't really matter, we can always cheat on decorative products yes?
The price is vary depends on where you get it approx $44, of course it will get more expensive if i ordered it online due to the shipping.
I got mine on the share jar from FD friend cost me around $10 in 5 ml jar. Perfect for trial and traveling.

After finishing it, about 8-10 times usage, yes 5ml jar can be used many times, beside you don't need much on foundation, if you wear too much the rest of foundation will get cakey because it didn't have the place to stay on your face, less is more nowadays.
Note : 5 ml jar can be used let's say 8 times, means 30 ml can be used for approx. 48 times.
If the price is $44 : 48 times = $ 0,92 per usage, quite reasonable yes? LOL

With 8 years of research here's what they claim this foundation can do :
Oil Free, Transfer Free, Non comedogenic, Tested on sensitive skin, Blendable, Gives Fresh Texture, Flaws Pores and any imperfection will disapear, Gives Velvety Finish no powdery effect.

Here's my conclusion 

What i LOVE

• Has SPF 15, sun protection :D

• Checked on the  Velvety Finish no powdery effect, Transfer Free, Blendable, Gives Fresh Texture.

I didn't use any powder nor primer only bronzer and highlighter, this picture approx 3 hour of using, and no shine whatsoever on my T-Zone, but i wore this a lot on Air conditioned Room and cold weather, so on humid weather i think you have to use primer before apply this foundation.

• Shade Bisque 7 N quite match my skintone, and they have huge range of shade choice.

What i don't fancy so much :

• Price-y but on it defense for 30 ml i think it probably will last for 4-6 months if use daily.

• Cover Flaws,Acne Scars, imperfection? Check on it yourself!

You can still see the acne scar, on my cheek, i have to use concealer or pat some more foundation to cover it up. And didn't hide flakyness on my lips area due to chemical peeling.

• After 6-8 hours of usage, if i touch my T-Zone,i can feel a light of oil, not too much, so i think this is still bearable.

I know, seems like i defend this foundation a lot, simply just it matches my skintone, don't hate me girls. At lease i gives you a different point of view haha...

Would i buy this in full size?
Nope i would love to buy Lancome Teint Miracle because it has shade Bisque 8N which i think would matches my skintone BEST because on Bisque 7N Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H i still have to bronze it up.

First Impression of Cameleon Blusher Palette

I got this at sasa.com Cost me approx $18 (around IDR 170-ish) include shipping to my house.
Here the link you can see more preview from this palette. The original price was $13.50 quite cheap aite?

I was skeptical about this palette, but i wanna broaden my blush color collection and since i got the coral-ey color from Amuse Blush Palette i thought this will be nice addition. Turns out it's beyond expectation from the packaging, and size. Size does matter, LOL >.<

Since this is just a first impression, i just pat a bit the slightest color to my cheek yesterday on this post, and loving the result i can't wait to share it to you my fantabulous. Review will do later, after i'm using this all.


I'll let the pictures tells you the story.

The product and ingredients

Top : No Flash - Bottom : With Flash

Swatches

Left Side

Left : With Flash - Right : No Flash

Right Side

both with flash

Swatches on My Hand (Clockwise)
Right Side

Top : No Flash - Bottom : With Flash

 Left Side

Top : No Flash - Bottom : With Flash

What i like and dislike, SO FAR

Like

• Lots of color for such price (10 colors)

• Pigmented - only one swipe already gives such pretty color + Not too Powdery

• The push to open button on the packaging, makes it looks elegant (expensive)

Dislike

• Has a bit shimmer on it, so i don't think it suits the photography and wedding purposes like they claim in the packaging.

• Endurance - i let water runs approx. one minute and when i swipe it, it's gone!

 What do you think? Sorry for the pictures spammer :p