30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #13 IF YOU ONLY COULD HAVE 3 BEAUTY PRODUCTS, WHAT WERE THOSE & WHY?

This is so hard! But if I have to choose...

Well... first, Clinique Moisture Surge moisturiser because I have sensitive and dry skin. This is my holy grail moisturiser so I'd do anything to have this product!

Second, Benefit They're Real! mascara because this is so far the best mascara I've ever tried. It gives my lashes length and volume. No need fake lashes whatsoever!

And the last thing... Revlon Superlustrous Lipstick in 131 Ginger Rose. This is my most favourite Revlon lipstick ever. It goes with every eye makeup, perfect for day to night look and also very moisturising.




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30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #10 WHAT IS/ARE YOUR ON TO GO LIPSTICK OR LIP GLOSS?

In daily basis, 98 % I'll go with very natural and fresh looking makeup so my on to go lip products are very basic. I have 5 go to lip products - these are the products that I reach out the most. Most of these products are from Revlon because I love with their lipstick formula - it's creamy, buttery, and super moisturising even their matte lipstick.

top-down: the same order with the list

1. Make Over Liquid Lip Color in Fructis Peach
2. M.A.C lipstick in Brave 
3. Revlon Colorburst Balm Stain in Honey 
4. Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Rosy Nude (seems like this range has been discontinued)
5. Revlon Superlustrous Lipstick in Ginger Rose 

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REVLON PHOTOREADY EYE PRIMER + BRIGHTENER

This product wasn't new but I just recently discovered and tried it. I bought this primer (+ brightener) probably three months ago. At first, I didn't like it. It has pinkish colour, liquid formula but it doesn't brighten anything. Instead, it dries out my under eyes and areas where I want it to be bright.

Two weeks ago, I tried this only on my eye lids before I put my eyeshadows. It didn't dry and held the eyeshadows for more than 14 hours! It works one hundred per cent better on bare skin! When I first tried it, I use it after I applied my foundation and concealer. Yes, I put concealer on my eye lids because they are quite veiny. Now I know, I don't have to. Because, this primer is also cover those veins. Yay!

VANITY: GO TO BLUSH!

I'm so pale

That's the fact and everyone knows about it. I don't use make everyday, to be completely honest, if I go outside then I'll go with 'no makeup makeup' that's the thing.

People see me as a makeup lover but in fact, as much as I love makeup, I don't use them everyday but, I do use blush almost every single day (starting from 2015, gotta change makeup routine y'all!) and I found that perfect shade of blush can make a huge change to my pale face.

So without any further do, here are my go to blushes that really work for me!

REVLON POWDER BLUSH - SMOKY ROSE

The colour is beige-y pink, looks and feels very natural on my fair skin. I love how it brightens my face and makes even more radiant. This blush is perfect with literally every makeup look! Smokey eye? Add this. Natural look? Add this. Colourful eye? This is your answer ;)

NYX POWDER BLUSH - DUSTY ROSE 

This blush is so pretty and flattering for my complexion, it hardly has any shimmer and doesn't require a lot of layering. I have fair skin & this blush / color gives you a nice warm, sun kissed glow that will last all day!

MILANI BAKED BLUSH - LUMINOSO

This blush is sooo gorgeous, but it's NOT a dupe for nars orgasm. Milani mineral baked blush in luminoso is the real dupe. It is a corally-orange baked blush with tons of shimmer/glitter, although the glitter doesn't look to obvious when buffed into the skin. It is a perfect summer colour that adds a nice pop on your cheeks.

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VANITY: LET'S GET NUDE!

As I get older, I realise that my fashion style, makeup and nail polish are change. I used to love super bright colour like shocking pink or metallic nail polishes but now, I prefer to use basic and classic colour such as nude colour.

I'm not a big fan of pale nail polish because my skin is so pale so I need something to add some colour but now, my nail polish stash barely touched. I prefer to use classic french manicure or O.P.I tickle my france-y, or going with classic red but then I get bored and it finally came to decision to try out nude colour. 

I found this beautiful girl, Revlon Nail Enamel in Elegant. This is such a beautiful nude colour but what makes it even more beautiful is, it doesn't make my skin look paler but fresh and healthy.

The formula is thicker than I thought it would be. I only use two coats and the colour is already pop, to make it shinier, I use the top coat. I think this is the perfect shade for people with pale skin like I do. And also, it applies very easy! 

One thing that I don't really like is it dry longer than other Revlon's nail polish. But it doesn't matter, because for me, to apply nail polish we need to have enough time to achieve perfect result. My tips, to make nail polish dry faster, soak your fingers into cold water for about 3 or 4 minutes long. Not only faster but also, it prevent your nail polish chip.

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VANITY: 5 MINUTES DAY TIME MAKEUP ROUTINE

Whenever I'm late, I always grab these 5 magic products to save my day. The products below are in my opinion quiet good and stay almost 12 hours without giving me oily shiny look during the day. 

• Concealer: Revlon Colorstay Concealer

I use this concealer to cover dark circles under my eyes and the redness that I have. This product is surprisingly good. It is very similar to Maybelline Fit Me Concealer but the formula is lighter so I think it's perfect if you don't have much skin problem. Note: use the shade that really close to your natural skin tone or at least 1 shade lighter than your skin. Mine is 02 Light.

• Powder Foundation: Revlon Two Way Powder Foundation 

My life saver! This compact powder is definitely my holy grail face powder! I have no idea what they put in here but the formula is such an amazing thing I've ever tried. I've used this powder foundation for half year and so far, I don't have any problem with it. It gives a light coverage and also gives you natural fresh looking face. Note: use the shade that really close to your natural skin colour to get perfect coverage. Mine is 01 Ivory. 

• Mascara: Benefit They're Real Mascara

Don't pass on mascara! It can make you look much more wake up and makes your eyes bigger and POP! If there's any makeup that I can't live without, it is mascara. Call me mascara freak because I am. Note: don't forget to curl your lashes first and add a generous amount of the products to make your lashes ticker and longer.

• Blusher: Silkygirl Shimmer Duo Blusher

For someone who has pretty much pale skin, blush is a mandatory. For everyday use, I like to use something that really soft and light tone like this blush. This is a local product and I think pretty good for such a cheap product. Note: I'm not sure if this product still available at the counter or drugstore, I got this blusher 1,5 years ago. 

• Lipgloss: Make Over Liquid Lip Colour

Personally, I don't really like super bright lip colour for day time but I need something to make my face fresher and happier (I look like a sick person because I really pale), I choose to use lipgloss which is Make Over Liquid Lip Color in Fructis Peach, the colour is so soft and fresh looking!

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VANITY: MOVING ON FROM BB CREAM!

For every day wearable makeup, I don't use heavy foundation and prefer to choose BB Cream. Earlier this month, I ran out all of my BB Cream but the shade that matches my skin is not available in every product's counter. How can it is possible?!

CC Cream is not a new product to me. I've heard a lot of reviews about it but never tried one because I have a very sensitive skin and I don't need high coverage for everyday makeup. I visited Revlon counter on SOGO department store and I thought, "Well, why not?" so I went home with the lightest shade (yeah because right now I'm really really pale!!) of Revlon CC Cream in my bag.

I tried the product the next day and I love it! The formula cover all of the redness (I got allergic reaction around my cheeks) and blemishes that I have, and also gives light coverage under my eyes. It's perfect for everyday use without giving your skin heavy and sticky feeling.

Before I jump into my first experience try out Revlon CC Cream, let me enlighten you about this product in general.

VANITY: MY GO TO LIPSTICK

I've been completely losing my mind. This whole month, I have no mood for doing my makeup and to be honest, I don't know why.

In those fine days, I still using my concealer to cover my dark circles, put some mascara on my lashes and lipstick. Even, I can go a day only with lipstick. Earlier this January, I bought new balm stain from Revlon - of course - in 001 Honey Douche and this product is way better than I thought before. At seems scary on the tube but when I put some on my lips, this is the perfect colour for everyday looks but I can't remember why I stop using it.

GET READY WITH ME: THEME PARK MAKEUP LOOK

Some people said it's not make any sense to put makeup on your face when all you want to do is have fun. Wrong. Because, we do want to have fun and have great pics coming out, right? So those happiness moments won't go wrong by dark circles under your eyes, or your acnes and blemishes. 

So, ladies, stop lying to yourself and admit it. Even when you go to the theme park, you DO your makeup but keep it simple and by simple I mean 'NO MAKEUP MAKEUP LOOK'.

Here's my look the other day: 

VANITY: REVLON COLORSTAY WHIPPED CREME MAKEUP

Being a big fan of Revlon, I like to try their new products but for foundation, I prefer to stick with Revlon Colorstay Foundation. Earlier this month, I ran out my foundation so I went for buy a new one. Unfortunately, my shade (sand beige) was out of stock. So I decided to try this product and surprisingly, it's pretty good.

Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup is a foundation with mousse-like texture feels silky against the skin, with a "time release" formula that balances skin for a flawless long-lasting look. Provides medium to full coverage and withstands heat and humidity.

THE BEST IN 2014

Hello Beautiful People!! 

2014 is over! 

This year has been a really great year for me. I've been through ups and downs and those things made me. Seriously, I feel like who I am now is really different from who I am in last years. 

I've changed in good way. I eat healthier and also my health is slowly getting better and better. I read more books than last year. I got my first internship in one of the best International school in Indonesia. I'm happier than I've ever been before. 

But I'm not going to talk about me, don't worry ;) 

I'm going to talk about things that I think the best throughout this year. Not all the stuff here is released in 2014, but great stuff that I've been loving in entire year or new to me. 

WHAT'S IN MY MAKEUP POUCH

Whenever I go, I always have my makeup bag with me. It is like the essentials for me after wallet and my phones. 

I'm not over bubbling in this post, so here's the inside of my makeup pouch: 

I got this cute pouch from local online store with pretty good price for a good quality. I really love the flowers and it has a soft material too. The best thing is the inside has softer material and hopefully can keep my makeup safe.

1. Chapstick: I would never leave my house without lip balm or chapstick! If I left it at my house, I have two options: either is buy a new one or going back to my house. I have the dry lips and I think it's gross too. So moisture my lips is a must. Currently, I'm using Kiehl's Facial Fuel Moisturizing Lip Balm 
2. Lip gloss: I'm not a huge fans of shine lips but on those special days I don't want to put any lipstick on my lips so I'll go with lip gloss. I've been carrying NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Natural which is work really great for me. It's a nude shade for me but still working. 
3. Lipstick: Yes. I bring two lipsticks with me on daily basis. Don't blame me, I have reasons. So, my go to lipstick is Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in 001 Pink Truffle this product is amazing and I love it so much! It gives my lips natural color, almost similar to my natural lip color but also refreshing your look and also moisturizes your lips. It works on day or night and... I love it. I can't find the better word to describe how much I love this lipstick. I use this almost everyday, weird? Yes but I love it!! And for the second product, still in the same brand because Revlon has incredible lip products, I carry Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in 065 Rosy Nude don't get tricked by the name, this lipstick is not a nude color at all. It's pinkish -  reddish color and it really great for night look. On some days, I don't have much time to get home before I leave for another occasion so my magic trick is lipstick ;) 
4. Compact Powder & it brush: I hate shine face - oily, greasy, ewww... that's really not working for me at all. It's not dewy but disgusting. That's why I always carry my Maybelline Clear Smooth Pressed Powder to avoid shine during the day. It really helps to refresh your face especially when you need to go somewhere else after long day activities.
5. Concealer: I don't have many problems on my skin to be cover up but I do have dark circles under my eyes and that's never look good. Of course I cover it up before I leave the house, but I never understand, it always gone and I need to retouch (but I don't retouch if I don't need to go somewhere else). I hate retouch my face, especially when I still at campus because I don't think I need it. It's okay to show the world your flaws. Everyone has flaws. But I bring this Maybelline Age Rewind Dark Circles Eraser in Medium just in case I need to meet someone or people, or need to go somewhere. But you know me, I'm such a badass moody person. 
6. Travalo: this little lady is a new addition to my makeup pouch. I got this from local online store and really happy with this thing. I've been looking for some ways to get it because my country doesn't sell this kind of stuff. I almost bought it on eBay but I found that shop first so it is easier for me to buy at online store. I fill my travalo with Victoria Secret Bombshells in Bloom and I've been using this perfume this past 3 months. I can't get over it.
7. Mascara: 99 % in actuality I'm bare face and four eyes but I keep mascara just in case because you know girls... so, right now I'm having Benefit They're Real Mascara. It is amazing and works for my upper and lower lashes.
8. Contacts & Eye drops: just in case. I'm pretty blind without my glasses or contacts on
9. Small Mirror: girls need to have this in their pouch or bag. You don't want to have something stuck on your teeth and you don't know it and worse, your friends don't know how to say it to you. You better know it by yourself right? 
10. Hand Cream & Hand Sanitizer: you know me guys... I would never leave my house without these two as well. In case you're wondering even thou I've talked about them billion times... my hand cream is L'occitane Almond Hand Cream and my sanitizer is Bath & Body Works in Japanese Cherry Blossom.

MONTHLY FAVORITE: NAIL POLISH EDITION

I love every time my nails get polished perfectly with the color that I've been loving at that time. As a moody person, my nail polish can describe it very well - not every time but mostly it is. 

I like how nail polish can gives the power color on your look and makes the look standing out even more. Since middle school, I never missed the part when I'm allowed to polish my nails - I'm muslim and I can't polish my nails everyday except when it comes to my period time - and since those days, I realized that I've spent half of my money for nail polish. But, hey, I don't care! I love nail polish soooooooo much!!! 

Here are some of my favorite nail polishes this year! 

CURRENT FAVORITE MAKEUP LOOK

In actuality, I'm 99 % bare face and four eyes but I do like little change and this makeup look is my current favorite. 

I had so many family events, friends meet ups, and I found this makeup look matched with every single event. Oh! All of the makeup products are drugstore makeup so it's easy to get. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. 

So, here it is... 

WHAT'S IN MY HANDBAG

HELLOOOOOO GOOD PEOPLE!

It's been awhile since my last post, I've been distracted by a bunch of family outings, meet up with my friends and stuffs! I swear that's the most tiring weeks in my life but it's really fun! 

I always have my handbag with me during those activities. This handbag is from Stradivarius and I love it! It's a simple black handbag with two pockets with a medium length strap. Believe me, I was really surprise how everything could fit in it. As I try to keep it simple, I still carry so many things.

PS: I try to keep it simple, I swear

MONTHLY FAVORITES: BEAUTY & NON-BEAUTY FAVORITES

Hi Sweethearts <3

I know this is kinda late to share may favorites but I had been so busy with tasks and final exams but finally... it's done! YAY *happy dance*

I wouldn't say this is my may favorites post, I prefer to say this is monthly favorites. So, let's dig into it...

MAKEUP LOOK

I posted a selfie on instagram & tumblr and some anonymous asked me to do makeup tutorial for this look. I'm not confident enough to make a video tutorial but hopefully, this text post will helps you ;) 

no filter. I hate filters.

This look is basically almost my "on to go look" because it's very simple and not too much for me. I don't do my makeup every single day, well, in reality I'm 95 % bare face and four eyes, maybe only put lip gloss or mascara, but really, I don't do my eyebrows or do eye makeup very often.

I do my makeup when I have an event to attend, hanging out with friends or family, or... whenever I'm in a mood to take a selfie with makeup on. Yeah, you know... 

2013 FAVORITES

Hi everyone!
2013 is almost over and we're so ready for new chapter, new journey, new challenge in 2014, right? this year, personally for me, gives a lot of lesson to learn and somehow, is it good or bad, I've been through this, I pass this. So, I achieved many things in this year, this good year. I hope you guys feel the same! But, I'm here want to share all of things I've been loving in this year not my stories!

Let's start!

NOVEMBER FAVORITES

Hi everyone!

I know this is kind of late for sharing my november favorites, but yeah... it sounds like an excuse, I've been through a lot of things and I think it's fun to share with all of you :)

FAVORITES (early month)

Hello!

I've been buy and try so many products and new stuffs since earlier this month, and mostly are impressive and I love it so much, and also some product which I regret to buy. Here they are...