NYX Black Label Lipstick Review and Swatches

This is my first review of NYX products, I choose NYX Black Label Lipstick because this product quite impresses me with its texture and pigmentation as I am a pigmented lipstick whore. My sister purchased it and she told me about her opinions about this product then I decided to try. I did not waste my money for something crap and now it is my turn to tell my opinions about it for you.

Product Information

“A creamy, dreamy lipstick with a velvety smooth finish and hyper-glamorous shades for every look and every inclination. NYX's Black Label Lipstick has rich emollient properties that ensure that the color glides on and envelopes your pout at the same time. From Extreme Red to Earthy to Hot Pink, Black Label Lipstick is available in a variety of lipsmacking hues.”

Packaging

NYX Black Label Lipstick

It comes in a metallic grey tube which is a bit bulky. On the top of the tube there are name and code of the lipstick. On the bottom, you can see the color of the product thru the transparent cube. The transparent cube helps you to find the shade that you want to pick easily, especially if you put your lipsticks in a huge collections.

Texture

It is light weight creamy in formula, very smooth and silky makes it glide easily on lips. It has fruity bubble gum scent and glossy finish.

Swatches

 Brick (coral)

Heather (neutral mid-tone pink)

Longetivity and removal

This lipstick is build up product, means it does not provide enough coverage. If you want to get natural look, apply it just one swipe -  but if you want to get a full coverage you can add 2-3 swipes. Since it is creamy, it tends to bleed so to make your lip precise, you may need lipliner on your outerline lips. It is comfortable to wear, it does not dry or peel lips and easy to remove. If you do not eat or drink, it will stay for 2-3 hours, after that it starts to fade.

Price

IDR.140.000,-

Pros

• Build up coverage
• Glossy finish - you do not need to wear lipgloss
• It does not dry or peel lips
• Pigmented color
• The price is affordable
• The smell is good

Cons

• It fades out quick
• It tends to bleed
• Only available a few shades in most of NYX counters in Indonesia

Conclusion

NYX Black Label Lipstick is a good quality product with brilliant packaging, great pigmentation, and good price. I highly recommend this product for everyday use especially for you who are suffered with dry lips.

Have you tried this product? Do you have color recommendation? Please feel free to share your comment below and do not forget to join this site, my FB fanpage, Instagram and Twitter. 

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Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer Review and Swatch

Olla DDG,

Not everyone likes to use face primer -- i know -- but since we are living in a tropical humid country i think this step can not be skipped because the primer is the key for your make up to stay longer. It provides a layer to prevent make up absorbed into the skin.

Today i got this nice drug store primer product to review from Revlon. Revlon PhotoReady™ comes in two alternative primers, which are Revlon PhotoReady™ Perfecting Primer and Revlon PhotoReady™ Color Correcting Primer, which I think it is not necessary to choose Revlon PhotoReady™ Color Correcting Primer if your skin tone is even and if you have redness as long as it is fine - not like lobster, you absolutely do not need this one.

Product Information

According to their website: “Revlon’s NEW primers are lightweight primers that soften skin and diffuse light to help minimize flaws and even out skin texture. It creates a perfect canvas so that your foundation will glide on more evenly and smoothly. Primers can be worn alone or under foundation, and are oil free, talc free, fragrance free, paraben free. Try Revlon PhotoReady™ Perfecting Primer to soften skin, reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines, and smooth skin texture and tone.”

Packaging

 The packaging

This product is packaged in a glass bottle with a black plastic pump. You can control the amount of product without over doing it. The problem that usually happens with pump bottle like this is the product dries up where it is pumped out and chunky but that is not a big deal.

Texture

 The texture

It is a lightweight whitish pink gel. It does not drip or slip around when you pump it out. I do not have the “perfect” word to describe the smell – well, it smells a bit like chemical thing but do not worry, it does not stick around for too long. It will be gone after you apply it.

Application

Pump enough amount of the product out from the bottle and apply it with your fingers or brush in the entire of your face. If you apply with your fingers, make sure that you already wash your hand before you touch your skin, it is to avoid the skin to get pimpled. Apply primer after your daily moisturizer and before foundation. It can be worn alone or under foundation.

 

Primer applied in my hand (left) and primer applied in my face (right)

As you can see on the picture above, this primer blurred my pores and dark circles under my eyes. It looked pretty nice before i wore make up. It seemed mattify my skin in the first minutes i applied but after a few hours, my face started to get oily and the foundation i wore looked heavier even when i wore it in indoor in the evening time. I tried this primer with foundation for oily skin and also foundation for dry to normal skin. It held up a bit longer when i wore it with foundation for oily skin rather than when i wore it with foundation for dry and normal skin.

Price

IDR. 170.000,-

Pros

• It can be worn by those with sensitive skin since it is fragrance free
• It does not clog pores
• It feels weightless on skin

Cons

• It does not make make up last longer
• It does not mattify skin
• It does not reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines

Conclusion

Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer is not a brilliant product but it is also not bad. For oily skin, it does not do a great job to control the greasiness. It does not keep foundation last longer for entire day, but only by an hour or so. Since it is designed for photography needs, i think it is ideal if you wear it for indoor photoshoot which does not take a long time. I would recommend this product for anyone who does not want to spend money for high-end product, and for those with normal skin who look for primer which has not greasy finish but also not mattifying skin.

If you have tried this product, feel free to share your thought below ;)

Ussy Sulistiawaty

 

Dress: DeLuXe by Hengki Kawilarang

Make Up Artist: Yovita Natalia

Model: Ussy Sulistiawaty

Photography: Yoga Agusta

ZAP Home Service in Bandung - GET THE PROMO (up to 30 September 2013)

Hello Bandung, ready for good news??? ;)

DDG... do you live in Bandung? looking for hair removal treatment? do not have time to go to beauty clinic? well, well, well, i am telling you - please do not complicate yourself ;) 

After considering the needs of their customers who live far from ZAP outlet in Cihampeulas Walk, and also the high demand that comes through telephone, social media and direct chat in their website, finally ZAP presents Home Service in Bandung area. You can enjoy the convenience of this service anytime anywhere you want. And one thing that ZAP always gives to their costumer is a promo... Yup... I know what you guys looking forward hahhhahaa :D

"FREE Transport Fee" for 2 people or more who do treatment at the same time and place. And "Pay Transport Fee for only IDR.75.000,-" for 1 person who takes the (home service) treatment only for himself/herself. 

This promo is valid until the end of September, so DO NOT MISS IT!!!! 

ONLY FOR BANDUNG AREA

For more information, you can call 022-6100-7773

Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge Liquid Lip Color Review and Swatches

 

I always be a fan of Make Up For Ever waterproof products, I think they are super brilliant. One of their aqua range that impresses me is Aqua Rouge Liquid Lip Color. It is a waterproof long lasting pigmented lip color that comes with double-ended packaging, consisting in 2 bottles with one side containing the lip color and the opposite side containing the transparent lip gloss. Lip color tube is completed with doe foot applicator and lip gloss tube is completed with brush applicator. 

 

Texture
The texture of this product is lightweight and creamy. The lip color is matte finish whereas the lip gloss is shiny finish. It is not a secret that common long lasting lip color products usually have dryness texture, this one dries but it does not dehydrate the lips. When it dries, it feels sticky - especially when you press your lips together. Well, if i have to describe the stickiness, i would say it is not like the lip gloss kind of sticky but it is more like dry kind of sticky. That is why they provides the gloss to smooth out the texture and creates lacquered effect finish so your lips will not look patchy.

Swatches

In this summer 2013, MUFE added five new colorful stunning shades in MUFE Aqua Rouge Lip Color. The colors as follows:

• #16 Fuchsia
• #17 Bright Orange
• #18 Coral
• #19 Pomegranate Pink
• #20 Baby Pink

Here i have #18 Coral to show you

Application

It can be tricky to apply this product because it is very easy to dry. So you need to apply it quickly. Prepare your lips with lip balm or lip conditioner or whatever to moisture your lips before you put the lip color. If you do not want to get messy, i suggest you to use lip liner first, after that apply the lip color to the inner part of lips and blend outward, finish your step with the lip gloss as top coat. You can build up the color by applying layer by layer to get the desire effect, i like to apply it 2 layers before lip gloss. Since it is sticky and flaky when it gets dry, i suggest you to always wear the clear gloss on top.

Longevity and removal
It holds up pretty well. It does not budge and stick in your teeth. The gloss would be faded but the lip color remains for all day even if you are eating and drinking, except the greasy foods. The greasy foods makes the lip color budge in the center of lips. You might need to reapply the lip color just a little bit to inner parts of your lips and add the gloss to entire lips, it is the way to the lip color looks great as the day progress. To remove the lip color simply use make up remover on a cotton pad. It can not be removed by tissue, only oil based cleanser can handle it.

Price
IDR. 310.000,-

Pros

• Intense color
• It does not dehydrate the lips
• Lightweight
• Long lasting
• Smudgeproof
• Waterproof

Cons

• Easy to get dry
• Flaky if you wear it without gloss
• Difficult to remove

Conclusion
Aqua Rouge Liquid Lip Color is a lip product that will not transfer or fade as long as you do not consume greasy food. It lasts for entire day and intense in color. I do not recommend this product for daily use because it takes time in application and touch up if you do not use to it. But if you are looking for a red lipstick that will not budge and stick in your teeth - this is the kind of lip color that you want to brighten your smile. It stays put in water and under the sun makes it ideal for holiday and dating because it is also kissproof hhahahha. :D

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ZAP Independence Day Promo

What is up DDG? Even i am still on my holiday... I try to keep update.

Today, i bring a good news for you.... ooops - i mean ZAP ;) lol :D

For celebrating 68th Independence Day of Indonesia, ZAP gives a "Merah Putih" promo for all their customers who come with red and white outfit tomorrow 17 August 2013. You will get a special price for underarm treatment for only IDR. 178.000,-. Why IDR. 178.000?? The numbers 178 represents the date 17 and the month 8 of the Independence Day of Indonesia.

This promo can be participated in six of ZAP outlets in Jakarta, Tangerang, Bandung and Surabaya.

Only for one day (tomorrow). 

So, DO NOT MISS IT!!!

For more information, you can visit their website www.zap.co.id

ZAP Skin Analysis

DDG i come back with ZAP but this times i am not going to talk about the hair removal. Do you know beside hair removal, they have a few treatments for your beauty need completed with the skin care products in their beauty center??? 

What is in ZAP beauty center?

• Peeling : treatment to remove dead skin cells to smooth the skin.
• Photo facial : beauty facial to stimulate collagen regeneration and improves skin condition such as acne, uneven skin tone or black spots, brown spots due to age, fine wrinkles, and big pores. It also helps brighten the skin tone.
• Skin analysis : analysis to know the skin condition.
• Skin tightening : treatment to tighten the skin and increase collagen production and also reduce fat on the face area. It helps to reduce fine wrinkles on the face and eye bags, shrinks pores, stimulate the regeneration of collagen and brighten the skin tone.
• Vitamin C injection : injection to brighten the skin tone.

 

 Miss Disty (ZAP Marketing Staff) and me at ZAP Beauty Center

As technology advance, beauty clinics offer a lot of choices of treatment. Sometimes we get confused to choose which one is perfect for our skin problem. It is useless if we take the treatment which basically we do not need at all. Unlike the other beauty clinic, here in ZAP, you will be helped to determine what kind of treatments you need by meeting their doctor first to do consultation and skin analysis before and after treatment and it is free. Sounds interesting, does not it? ;) That is why i visited their beauty center at Woltermongonsidi last week to make this review. I was accompanied by their marketing staff, Miss. Disty, lucky me to have conversation with her, she was very friendly and informative - even she was fasting, she still offered me to drink and eat the snack they served for me during the interview - i felt awry....

Skin analyzer (left)  -  dr. Fitri and me (right)

Skin Analyzer
What is it? It is a certified device to analyze your skin condition before and after treatment accurately. With this technology you will know what your skin type and condition, it helps you to determine the type of treatments and measure the progress of the treatment.

Some of us might be so over confident with our skin condition - from outside your skin might look bright, smooth, tight, etc. - seems like no problem whatsoever - but who knows what is going on below the surface????. This made me curious to try. I wanted to know what will the device say about my skin condition.

During the skin analysis process

The skin analysis took about 5 minutes or less...The process was so simple, easy and quick. I just put my head on skin analyzer and the doctor did "scanning". Below you can read my explanation about my skin analysis result.

 

My skin analysis result

On that picture, you see there are 7 columns of my face; 4 columns in white light (left) and 3 columns in blue light (right), and the green dots on face. The 4 columns are the epidermis condition (outer layer of skin) including spot, pore, roughness/dead skin cells, and wrinkle. The 3 columns are the tendency of skin condition that will be happened below the epidermis if we do not take care of our skin, including UV acne, UV spot and UV moisture. The green dots are the areas of the skin problem/condition. For example UV acne (see the column) - there is no acne on my face but i tend to have it on my forehead, nose and cheeks (if i do not take care of my skin).

According to the graph, my spot 29%, pore 96%, roughness 97%, wrinkle 57%, UV acne 78%, UV spot 29%, UV moisture 84%. I was shocked to see pore and roughness percentage because so far i thought i did not have problem with it but i was wrong.
Doctor Fitri said that according to my age, my skin condition categorized as fine (i was a bit relief to hear this) and the treatment that i need the most is peeling. Since my skin is sensitive and thin (that is what the dermatologists always told me) - honestly, i seldom do peeling - used to avoid it - i thought i did not need it. Since everything was shown on my skin analysis i could not make any excuse to avoid it hahahhaha.

Are you interested to try, DDG? Well, skin analysis for now only available at ZAP Woltermongonsidi and Belleza. For more information, you can go to their website www.zap.co.id.

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Eid Mubarak 1 Syawal 1434H

 

Dear beloved Drop Dead Gorgeous Male/Female,

Wishing you happy Eid, 

soft as silk, white as milk, 

sweet as honey, full of money, 

and bubbly as you. 

Eid Mubarak 1 Syawal 1434H. 

Happy Holiday all....

Love and be fierce,

Yovita