Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet #38 La Fascinante Review & Swatches

This rainy season changes the game of beauty look. My current mood is red lips and my favorite one (in this season) is Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet 38 La Fascinante.

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet has different case from most lipsticks’ packaging in the market. This one attracts the beauty hunter with its “click” opener, you can simply press the bottom side of the lipstick (where the Chanel Logo is in) to open the case. The "click" case plus gold and black color makes the product look sleek and classy. The other thing that you can’t resist is the nice smell, it’s not strong but it’s very addictive - i can smell it all day ;).

La Fascinante is blue-based red with berry undertones. On the tube, the color looks darker (looks like browny red) than on the lips. As their claim, the texture is velvet, smooth, and lightweight. Don't get surprised with the finish. It's a matte lipstick but you won't get a flat matte - it's another kind of  matte - it reflects light. It applies a bit shiny for the first few minutes, but after it dries it will look semi matte.

For a fairly pricey lipstick, it will let you down because it lacks substantial staying power compared to some other true mattes like MAC Retro Mattes. I found the product was still quite intact after three - four hours without having greasy food, a lot of drink or talking.

Pros

- Comfortable to wear (weightless)

- Pigmented

- The color is suited for daily use

- The scent is nice

Cons

- It is not long lasting 

- Pricey
- The color is not solid
- Transfer a bit

Price 

IDR. 470.000

Conclusion

For me, La Fascinante is pretty - i love how it looks, it feels and smells. Although, the color is not super fantastic or unique, it looks muted and wearable on lips, unlike the other matte products that look statement and fake. It's kinda shade that you can wear everyday as it yields a pigmented stain in one swipe - so you can achieve not "so bold" look and its formula is easy to work with + it doesn't dry lips. For whoever with chapped lips and look for matte lipstick - i would recommend this product - it's a holy grail - you still get the matte look without need to prepare your lips with balm which often defeats the look of a matte and your dry lips saved from being emphasized.

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 Wearing La Fascinante in 2 swipes

Wearing La Fascinante in 3 swipes

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick Collection 2013 Review and Swatches

Drop Dead Gorgeous people wear Drop Dead Gorgeous lipstick, bright, bold, fiercely feminine, something that makes them stand out. Ruby Woo one of the most fabulous lipsticks from MAC becomes popular among them. Its texture inspires MAC to release Retro Matte Lipstick Collection 2013 that includes 7 new shades. From pale pink to dark burgundy red, these timeless colors will rock you in this season. 

The MAC Retro Matte Lipstick Collection 2013 is now available in Indonesia. Unfortunately, the collection is not complete yet. So far, they only have 5 colors which are All Fired Up, Dangerous, Flat Out Fabulous, Relentlessly Red and Ruby Woo. 

Packaging 

I do not think I need to explain it, i believe everyone knows MAC. MAC Retro Matte Lipstick Collection 2013 comes in the same packaging like the other MAC permanent lipsticks' packaging. 

Texture

This collection has a creamy formula which glides on lips good enough with a firm pressure. Its matte finish is slightly drying. The color is intense and solid with opaque coverage, when it fades it will leave a stain behind.

Application  

Since the consistency of this product is dry, you might want to exfoliate your lips and moisturize them by putting a lip primer or lip balm prior to application so your lips are free from drying and chapped. Using a lip primer will also help lipstick lasts longer. You do not want to mess up with this product because it leaves stain. To avoid the product dragged across the lips, the best way to apply it is to line your outer lips with lip liner first and fill the inside with a bit of pressure or you can use lip brush to make sure everything is in control.

Longevity and Removal

The dryness texture gives the product an ability to stay in place for about 6-7 hours without budging. To totally remove the product, all you have to do is pour oil cleanser on cotton pad, place it on your lips for a few minutes then wipe it off.

Swatches (see the pictures below)

All Fired Up 

MAC describes it as “Bright fuschia matte”. It is a medium dark, warm, reddish fuschia. It was kinda difficult for me to find the fuschia lipstick that meets my expectation, most of product I tried had purple toned on it. Finally I found the right one, All Fired Up is absolutely flattering on me.

Dangerous  

MAC describes it as “Orangey red matte”. It is a bright, warm toned, red orange. One of my favorite colors in this collection.

Flat Out Fabulous  

MAC describes it as “Bright plum matte”. It is a medium dark, blue based, fuschia plum. The color is super sexy.

Relentlessly Red 

MAC describes it as “Bright pinkish coral matte”. It is a super bright, yellowish pink red. It looks cool toned on me. If you are a lip colors collector, you might want to try this one because its shade is very unique.

Ruby Woo  

MAC describes it as “Very matte vivid blue-red”. It is a medium dark, cool toned red. There is no reason not to love this legendary Ruby Woo. Even it is blue based red, it also looks stunning on me whose skin tone is warm. Do not worry to wear red lipstick. If you find the correct one, it will help to brighten up your skin tone.

Price  

IDR. 230.000,-

Pros 

• Fragrance free 
• It has opaque color payoff 
• Staying power is amazing 

Con  

Its drying texture can emphasize chapped lips

Conclusion

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick Collection 2013 has classic shades, super sexy, super pigmented, matte finish and long lasting. If you dream about wearing bold lipstick which does not budge or if you want to create a dramatic look then give this formula a try. If you can not deal with its texture, then it is not a right product for you. As a bold lip colors whore, I personally love this collection as I feel “secure” – not worried about the product dragged all over the placed when I wear it.

Do you like the Retro Matte finish? Which color from this collection that you want to pick up? Do not hesitate to comment!

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Orang - orang cakep memakai lipstick yang cantik dengan warna-warna terang, berani, feminin, warna-warna yang dapat membuat mereka terlihat menonjol. Ruby Woo salah satu lipstick MAC yang luar biasa menjadi populer di kalangan orang-orang ini. Teksturenya menginspirasi MAC untuk mengeluarkan Retro Matte Lipstick Collection 2013 dengan 7 warna baru. Dari pink pucat sampai merah burgundy gelap, warna-warna abadi ini akan mengguncang anda pada musim ini. 

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick Collection 2013 kini tersedia di Indonesia. Sayangnya, koleksi ini belum lengkap. Sejauh ini, mereka hanya memiliki 5 warna yakni All Fired Up, Dangerous, Flat Out Fabulous, Relentlessly Red dan Ruby Woo.

Kemasan

Saya tidak perlu menjelaskan hal ini, saya yakin semua orang tahu MAC. MAC Retro Matte Lipstick Collection 2013 hadir dalam kemasan yang sama seperti kemasan lipstik permanen MAC lainnya.

Tekstur
Koleksi ini memiliki formula krim yang akan menempel cukup baik di bibir apabila diaplikasikan dengan tekanan kuat. Hasil matte-nya sedikit mengering. Warnanya intens dan solid dengan coverage yg tebal, ketika lipstick memudar akan ada bekas noda warna tersisa.

Cara pemakaian

Karena formula produk ini kering, kamu mungkin ingin meng-scrub bibir dan melembabkannya dengan memakai lip primer atau lip balm sebelum memakai lipstick biar bibir kamu bebas dari yang namanya kering atau pecah-pecah. Menggunakan lip primer juga akan membantu lipstick tahan lebih lama. Kamu pastinya tidak mau main-main ketika mengaplikasikan produk ini karena akan ada noda warna. Untuk menghindari produk yang belepotan di bibir, cara terbaik untuk memakainya adalah garis bibir luar kamu terlebih dahulu dengan menggunakan lip liner dan isi bagian dalamnya dengan sedikit tekanan atau kamu bisa memakai kuas bibir untuk memastikan semuanya terkontrol.

Ketahanan dan Pembersihan

Teksturnya yang kering memberikan produk ini kemampuan untuk tahan di tempat sekitar 6-7 jam tanpa bergeser. Untuk benar-benar menghapus produk, yang harus kamu lakukan adalah menuangkan oil cleanser pada kapas, tempelkan kapas pada bibir kamu selama beberapa menit kemudian sapuh bersih.

Contoh warna (lihat fotonya di bawah)

All Fired Up
MAC menggambarkannya sebagai "Bright fuschia matte". Lipstick ini medium gelap, hangat, fuschia kemerahan. Agak sulit bagi saya untuk menemukan lipstick fuschia yang memenuhi harapan, sebagian besar produk yang pernah saya coba mengandung unsur warna ungu. Akhirnya saya menemukan warna yang tepat, All Fired Up sangat terlihat menggoda pada saya.

Dangerous

MAC menggambarkannya sebagai "Orangey red matte". Lipstick ini terang, mengandung unsur warna hangat, merah oranye. Salah satu warna favorit saya pada koleksi ini.

Flat Out Fabulous

MAC menggambarkannya sebagai "Bright plum matte". Lipstick ini medium gelap, mengandung unsur warna biru, fuschia ungu. Warnanya super seksi.

Relentlessly Red
MAC menggambarkannya sebagai “Bright pinkish coral matte”. Lipstick ini terang, berwarna merah pink kekuningan. Terlihat seperti mengandung unsur warna dingin pada saya. Kalau kamu kolektor lipstick, kamu mungkin ingin mencoba yang satu ini karena warnanya yang sangat unik.

Ruby Woo 
MAC menggambarkannya sebagai "Very matte vivid blue-red". Lipstick ini warnanya medium gelap, merah dengan unsur warna dingin. Tidak ada alasan untuk tidak menyukai Ruby Woo yang legendaris. Meskipun dia mengandung unsur warna biru, lipstick ini terlihat menakjubkan pada saya yang memiliki warna kulit hangat. Jangan khawatir memakai lipstik merah. Kalau kamu menemukan warna yang benar, warna merah akan membantu mencerahkan warna kulit kamu. 

Harga

Rp. 230.000,- 

Pro   

• Bebas wewangian
• Memberikan hasil warna gelap/tebal
• Daya tahannya luar biasa 
  

Kontra

Teksturenya yang kering bisa menonjolkan bibir yang pecah- pecah

Kesimpulan
MAC Retro Matte Lipstick Collection 2013 memiliki nuansa warna klasik, super seksi, super berpigmen, hasilnya matte dan tahan lama. Kalau kamu bermimpi memakai lipstick tebal dengan warna yang berani yang tidak bergeser/belepotan atau kamu mau menciptakan tampilan dramatis, cobalah formula ini. Kalau kamu nggak bisa berurusan dengan teksturnya, maka ini bukanlah produk yang tepat buat kamu. Sebagai pencinta warna-warna lipstick yang berani, saya pribadi suka dengan koleksi ini karena saya merasa "aman" - tidak khawatir apabila produk akan belepotan kemana-mana ketika saya memakainya.

Apakah kamu menyukai hasil warna Retro Matte? Warna apa dari koleksi ini yang ingin kamu beli? Jangan ragu untuk berkomentar!!!

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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.

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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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