Beauty: Chanel Allure Velvet Lipstick no. 40 La Sensuelle

Review Chanel Allure Velvet Lipstick no. 40 La Sensuelle

Here come another favorite lipstick of mine!
Well, needless to say that lipsticks will always be part of my favorite collection!

Lipstik memang telah lama menjadi kloekst istimewa untukku.
Entah kenapa, oku yang semula tomboy dan ngga suka dandan, at certain point of time  jadi menikmati pemerah bibir yang beraneka warna dan jenis ini.
Jadi setiap ada perjalanan ke beberapa negara yang biasanya bagian dari pekerjaan aku (yang lumayan melelahkan itu), aku suka menghadiahi diri sendiri dengan 'jajan' lipstik favorit. And that, my friend, is a simple way to keep yourself happy.

To those who have been reading my blog before might remember my take on Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick no.34, La Rafinée. For me, Chanel lipstick is highly recommended because not only it looks good on your lips, but most importantly, it feels good as well.

This time, I have the similar seri of lipstick but in different shade.
Introducing Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick no.40, La Sensuelle.

Kalau sebelumnya saya mereview La Rafinée yang cenderung soft and nude, kali ini saya pakai yang lebih bold yaaa  

Now, let's start with the review. shall we?

THE LIPSTICK

The lipstick I have here is Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick no.40, La Sensuelle

Again, allow me to share what they say about this lipstick.
 "This non-drying matte lipstick glides on lips with intensely rich, long-wearing colour and a sumptuously soft, velvet matte finish". Directly quoted from the website, I have to say I do agree with it! 

It is non-drying matte.
It has bold color that sticks for hours.
Yet it feels comfortable on my lips.

Dan velvet matte finish itu asli cantik.
Cantik karena memang terlihat bold and matte tapi tidak membuat kering bibir kita tercinta,apalagi sampai terkleupas atau berdarah seperti beberapa lipstik matte merk lain.

La Sensuelle!

And the composition of this lipstick is "mother-of-pearl pigments deliver rich colour and a soft finish. Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter comfort and moisturize." Still from Chanel's website, that's more of the description about this beauty product.

That is why this lipstick feels wonderful,- nice and soft on your lips, yet looks beautifully matte with saturated color.

La Sensuelle means obviously, sensual, in French.
So I guess this color will make you feel sexy and sensual.
Ad psst, don't tell anyone, I do feel sexy wearing this lipstick LOL.

THE SWATCH

Here's how Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick no. 40 La Sensuelle looks on my complexion. 

cheers...

It looks slightly different when I put it on my lips and when I swatch it on my hand.

And this is how it looks when I put it on hand

THE PACKAGING

The packaging is, as you can guess, sleek and elegant. 
Black carton box with big gold font for its name and white ones for the information and the ingredients.
Not too fancy, I guess (I have seen more deluxe one) but it serves the purpose.

As for the lipstick itself, it is put in the metal tube where you need to press the bottom part to take the cap out. Roll the tube up to get the lipstick out as usual, and once you're done, roll it down then put the cap back on until it clicks.
Simple.
And I like it.

The packaging

THE INGREDIENTS

As I can read in the box, -finely printed of course, the lipstick is made of mixture of, among others, Isononyl isononanoate, dicaprylyl carbonate, synthetic wax, jojoba esters, shea butter,  and more :).  All those active ingredients contribute to the moisturising of our lips.

The lipstick is of course made in France.

The ingredients

THE PRICE

The price for this liquid matte is USD 37, before taxes and shipping.

It is equivalent to around Rp 530.000,- with USD 1 = Rp 14.300,-

And the most important part is it feels sooo good on my lips!

Yes, another 'comfortable'  lipstick I can put on and on again.

It gives you velvet finish and matte but not drying.

So, I guess that's the reason why it feels great.

It may not stay that long, compared to others

Depending on where you buy it, the percentage of the VAT you have to pay and/or shipping fee you have to pay will add to the final price.

You can pay slightly cheaper price if you buy it in the duty free shop or at the airport.

fFor this one, I  buy it in my favorite shop, Sephora, and you can definitely check it on www.chanel.com or any major department stores here in NYC, like Macy's, Saks 5th Avenue, Barney's, Bergdorf and Goodman and more. They also have it in Chanel boutique.

THE PERKS AND THE TESTIMONY

I love it because the color is so me!

Yup, so me, who loves bold colors.

And the most important part is it feels sooo GOOD on my lips!

Yes, another 'comfortable'  lipstick I can put on and on again.

It gives you velvet finish and matte but not drying at all.

I don't have to put lipgloss before or after putting this one on because my lips are fine.

So, I guess that's the reason why it feels great.

It may not stay that long, compared to others

THE NO-NO

Like it or not, Chanel Lipstick IS quite expensive.

That's the only problem I have here LOL!
Well, it's not the most expensive lipstick I have ever had, but loving it and using it most of the time means I have to buy more :).

That's the only no-no I have in mind.

So, finalement,  I give  Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick no. 40 La Sensuelle the score 9 out of 10.  Similar to the other color I have from Chanel as well.

Semoga reviewnya membantu dan you ladies ngga bosen ya dengan review lipstikku.
Don't forget, ditunggu postingan lipstik-lipstik tercinta berikutnya yang pastinya masih menanti berderet dengan damai untuk direview satu per satu.
Muuuaaah et amusez-vous bien!

Playlist-Playlist Romantis yang Bisa Kamu Follow di Spotify, Hangatkan Hatimu

Playlist-Playlist Romantis yang Bisa Kamu Follow di Spotify, Hangatkan Hatimu

foto:@nadineshaabana

Di bulan romantis, playlist lagu di juga harus yang manis dong. Untuk menghangatkan harimu, ada beberapa playlist romantis yang bisa kamu follow di Spotify.

Sebelum mendengarkan lagu-lagu manis ini, jangan lupa beli paket internet XLdulu. Jangan sampai asyik dengerin lagu, terus mati gara-gara kuota data habis ya. Kalau sudah beli paket internet XL di Traveloka, sekarang waktunya memilih playlist yang cocok buat didengerin sendiri atau dipilih-pilih buat backsound kencan manis bareng si dia nanti.

Valentine’s Day

Sesuai dengan momen di bulan Februari yang romantis, playlist Valentine’s Day penuh berisi lagu-lagu yang bernuansa cinta. Di dalam playlist ini, isinya adalah lagu-lagu dari mancanegara. Penyanyi-penyanyi yang terkenal dengan tembang romantisnya seperti Adele dan Ed Sheeran. Tembang dari band legendaris seperti The Cranberries pun ada disini.

foto:@nabelmomemumima

Love Pop

Tembang cinta dari berbagai generasi ada di sini. Mulai dari Jason Mraz hingga U2, kamu juga bisa menemukan lagu milik Robbie Williams dan *NSYCNC disini. Siapa sih yang nggak meleleh ketika mendengarkan tembang Wherever You Will Go? Si dia juga bakal senyum-senyum tersipu kala kamu perdengarkan lagu You’re Beautiful milik James Blunt.

Playlist yang ini berisi lagu lintas generasi dan semuanya masih terdengar romantis hingga sekarang.

Couples in Love

Buat kamu yang baru banget jadian, playlist ini cocok banget buat didengerin sendiri atau bareng pasangan. Coba waktu berdua saja, pasang lagu Just The Way You Are buat si dia. Senyum manis pasti akan kamu dapatkan, seperti ketika kamu perdengarkan lagu A Thousand Years. Aww, pasti kencan kalian makin romantis dan dia makin cinta

foto:pcmusic.com

90s Love Song

Buat generasi 90’an yang ingin membuat api cinta tetap membara, pasang deh Playlust 90s Love Song. Beberapa lagu di dalam daftar ini pasti pernah kamu dengerin waktu pacaran atau masa-masa awal pedekate dulu. Dijamin deh, tembang milik Bryan Adams (Everything I Do) I Do It For You pernah jadi lagu cinta dengan mantan atau gebetan. Atau, kencan kamu diiringi lagu Kiss Me versi Sixpence None The Richer? Dengerin ulang di playlist ini dan kenang kembali masa-masa manis kamu di masa itu.

Warm Fuzzy Feeling

Cinta itu nggak selalu menyala dan membara. Setelah beberapa waktu, kehangatan yang kekal adalah teman selamanya. Demikian pula dengan lagu-lagu cinta lintas generasi yang ada di dalam playlist Warm Fuzzy Feeling ini. Kehangatan cinta yang sudah berada di fase stabil terasa di sini. Coba dengerin Fix You milik Coldplay atau All of Me punya John Legend. Menenangkan!

foto:kpopchart.net

K-Ballads: First Snow

Buat pecinta K-Pop dan OST Drama Korea, playlist ini cocok banget menemani hari-hari romantismu. Syahdunya lagu di sini, seromantis salju pertama di musim dingin. Deretan lagu balada terbaik Korea dari penyanyi-penyanyi terkenal ada di sini. Mulai dari Huh Gak, Seventeen hingga Ryeowook bisa kamu nikmati sambil membayangkan melihat salju pertama dengan si dia di Korea.

Lagu bukan hanya sekedar hiburan semata. Dengan lagu yang tepat, suasana hatimu pun akan ikut berubah menjadi lebih baik. Tapi mood kamu juga bisa berubah kalau koneksi mati di tengah jalan karena kuota habis.

Karena itu, jangan sampai telat beli paket internet XL buat isi kuota di ponsel kamu. Lalu nikmati playlist kesayangan sampai puas.

Tips to Find A Good Makeup Case Easily

Red looks good!

Tips to Find A Good Makeup Case Easily

Most of the makeup artists offer onsite services, and thus they need to travel a lot carrying their makeup kit with them. An experienced makeup artist knows the importance of having a good makeup case. A well designed and organized make up case can save your time in a significant way. 

Well, even for me, a makeup and beauty products addict, I need to have one good, makeup case! Otherwise, we will have all our stuff scattered around and chances are you are going to miss them. 

Moreover, some of those cases are so cute! A great collection of this case can make our work much more comfortable and our beauty products can be neatly stored. Before discussing different types of makeup cases, let’s know about the things that you should consider when choosing a makeup case. 

Quality

Most of the makeup cases, which you find in the market, are a bit costly. Hence before buying one, you should do proper research. If you buy a low-quality makeup case or bag because it is cheap, you will end up searching for a new makeup case shortly, because competitive quality products will not last long. In short, you will end up purchasing a new one soon. 

Take your time and do proper research to know which makeup case brands are popular and in demand in the market. Check customer reviews online before making your purchase. Don’t forget to check the condition of a product before bringing it home. Even if you've ordered it online, open the delivered product and check its status before you sign on the receipt. 

Size

You should choose the right sized makeup kit if you are looking for something comfortable to carry. It is always better to pick smaller bags to bring wherever you want comfortably. Understand how much space you require before choosing a makeup case.

Purpose: You should always choose a makeup case keeping your assignments in mind. For example, if you are a bridal makeup artist, then you may require large makeup cases. If you travel often, then you choose a makeup case according to the mode of transportation. 

Features

Make a note of all the elements which you are looking for on a piece of paper. Now start your search online accordingly. Most of the makeup artists generally look for makeup cases or bags that come with a lock. 

Budget: Set a budget to make your search easy. Most of the sites online provide a filter option to select your budget range. Use that option to make your search easy. 

Do you need a good makeup case? I do!

Types of makeup cases

Mentioned below are some types of makeup cases that you should know about. 

•    Train Cases

Train cases are a good choice because it can carry portable and smaller makeup kits as well. 

•    Rolling Case

If you are working for a movie or TV series, then you may require different makeup tools. A rolling case is an excellent choice for makeup artists who are working on big projects. You will get rolling cases with lights and seats as well. All you have to do is choose one from them as per your requirement.

There are some excellent stores online that offer these and many more makeup kit cases at a very affordable price. Take some suggestions from your seniors as well before purchasing one. Buy a rolling makeup case if you are looking for something unique, stylish and easy to carry.   I might have one as well and if you think you will need one, place your order online now to save your time and money!

Do you have a good makeup case already?

Do you like them?

Which one do you like, train or rolling cases?

Share your stories about your favorite makeup case in comments yaaa.

Review Lancome Color Design - All Done Up

Hello, beautiful people.

Back to my review and this time I have one of my mom's and my favorite lipsticks from Lancôme Paris. I bet you have heard of this brand before, right? Very well known for its skin care products, Lancôme has been launching many series of lipsticks, including the last three collections I reviewed on my YouTube channel and here.

Let me start with All Done Up from Lancôme Paris Color Design. 

Lancôme Paris Color Design comes in 42 shades and different finish, including cream, matte, shimmer, 

The packaging

Lancôme has long been known for its premium products and you can easily recognise that from their packaging. This lipstick is wrapped in beautiful, sturdy box in shiny silver, with embossed brand's name and Lancôme signature rose on top of the box. It's very pretty indeed. 

here's the packaging

The swatch

Here is the swatch for you to see.

The shade of this one is more like shady pink, so it's not too bold yet it's beautifully freshen your look.

the lips swatch for All Done Up is the pink one on the left side :)

The texture

This lipstick is creamy, very moisturising and has a bit glossy effect.

It says it has sensational effects, a lip color with smooth hold.

It claims to "deliver long-lasting color and wearability", as well as providing full coverage and lasting shine with one application. Moreover, you don't have to worry about dry lips, as it has non-drying formula that makes your lips comfortable all day long. 

I have to say I do agree with that. It is comfortable and full coverage only in one application. Yet, it doesn't stay too long which is fine by me.

I guess it will be perfect for your daily use, as the shade is pretty much neutral and likeable, plus it's not too heavy as it's not matte or long-stay.  it is also transferable.

Very moisturizing

The ingredients

As for the ingredients, here's what I pasted from the box and the website:

Polybutene, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, isostearyl isostearate, triisostearin, cera microcristallina / microcrystalline wax / cire microcristalline, peg-45/dodecyl glycol copolymer, polyethylene, disteardimonium hectorite, tin oxide, calcium aluminum borosilicate, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, alumina, synthetic fluorphlogopite, polyethylene terephthalate, acrylates copolymer, octyldodecyl/ppg-3 myristyl ether dimer dilinoleate, bht, [+/- may contain / peut contenir, ci 15850 / red 6, ci 15850 / red 7, ci 15850 / red 7 lake, ci 15985 / yellow 6 lake, ci 19140 / yellow 5 lake, ci 42090 / blue 1 lake, ci 45380 / red 22 lake, ci 45410 / red 28 lake, ci 75470 / carmine, ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499 / iron oxides, ci 77891 / titanium dioxide, mica.

The price

I bought this one for USD 25 before taxes, so around USD 28 after the taxes.

I would love to repurchase but perhaps I can try other shades in matte finish.

So, do you think you will like this lipstick as well?

How do you like the shade?

Will you buy it?

Mmuaaah

Reference:

Lancôme Color Design - https://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup/lips-and-nails/lipstick/color-design/

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Perk Service at Sephora Times Square, New York City

Perk Service at Sephora New York City

Who loves pampering oneself?
You know , like getting a massage, facial, manicure and pedicure, and more?
I DO!
I really do!
And one of my favourite spot to do so is Sephora.

I guess many of you know what Sephora is and probably are already becoming one of their Beauty Insiders, be it the first tier, VIB or VIB rouge.
As I love skin care, perfume, cosmetics and other beauty products so much, I have been VIB Rouge , the top tier membership in Sephora, since 2015. That means that I have spent approximately USD 1000 per year in order to be VIB Rouge and maintain that status yearly. There are times when some friends ask me to buy some products for them as well in Sephora so that helps me keep my VIB Rouge.  So, as the VIB Rouge, you have many benefits which include free full make-over, extra discount and free samples, as well as free 3-day shipping.  Not to mention free gift for your birthday, which works for any tier of membership.

One benefit I love to use in Sephora is the free skin care consultation and free facial known as the Perk Service, when you spent at least USD 75 on skin care.

So the Perk Service is basically a facial, using Perk machine exclusively prepared for Sephora. We will have the machine help us cleaning the dead cells from our face the put serum into our face in a more effective way. Before we start the treatment, our face will be cleaned thoroughly in order to make sure that the skin is clean.

just cleaned my face

Then using the machine with a small vacuum tube at the end, the beauty expert from Sephora will clean our face using that device so that more dead cells are wiped out. it feels ticklish but it's comfortable at the same time. I love it because you can really feel that your face is cleaned and you can see how many dead cells were taken during the process.

the serum

After it's done, 2 tubes of serum will be applied to our face using the similar device from the Perk machine.  Wait for a while to get the serum properly absorbed then we can put any skin care product after that. 

some of the product I tried

I tried the serum from La Mer then some moisturiser from Dior.
I kept my skin bare and healthy just like that for couple of hours.
And it felt really good!

Then I applied my usual routine - powder, eye brows, eye liner, blush on and lipstick. 
For sure I felt so good and fresh!

clean and fresh indeed!

with Erika who helped me

So, that's my experience with the Perk Service from Sephora.
I will ask around whether they have the similar service in Sephora Indonesia so that I can do it regularly.

What is your favorite beauty treatment?
Do you like facial as well?
Where do you usually do it?

Review Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Nude Lips

Taraaaa…
I'm back with the review of my favorite lipsticks.
This time is I have Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Nude Lips, particularly the Spring Collection.

Have I told you that I am a big fan of Sephora?
I guess I have, right?
And frankly, I have had sooo many collections of beauty product, particularly lipsticks

Before we go further, feel free to watch the full review of Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Nude Lips, particularly the Spring Collection, on my YouTube video.
And tell me what you think!

Sebenarnya produk yang ingin aku review di sini sudah lengkap aku sampaikan di video YouTube yang lumayan panjang, alias 24 minutes. But I hope it's fine because I do try and review each and every lip samplers we have in that package.

So, let's start our review!

Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Nude Lips is a special collection of lip samplers curated by Sephora. Obviously, this one consists of samplers with nude shades, from some of the most-favorite and most-wanted brands sold in or through Sephora.

The one that I have here is from Spring collection of 2018.

This collection has 5 lip samplers and 1 full-size lipstick.
To start with, here's the swatches.

Here's the swatches..

Let's start with the lip samplers, shall we?
Then later you can tell me your favorite!

Tarte - Tarteist quick dry matte lip paint in exposed

Tarte - tarteist in Exposed

This lip sampler of Tarte - Tarteist is pretty much the nude collection with matte finishing in this collection.
It  comes in a small tube, weighting 0.034 oz/ 1 mL.

As the name suggested, Tarte Tarteist quick dry matte lip paint really dries quick!

I love the matte finishing but the shade is too pale for me. 

Nars Lipstick - Orgams

Such a provocative name :). Nars in Orgasm 

This lip sampler is small, with the weight around 0.05 oz/ 1.7 g. Enough to check whether this shade is perfect for you. 

I love this kind of nude because it has reddish tint on it.

But still the finishing is not matte so 

Hourglass - Girl Lip Stylo in Futurist

This lip sampler is cute, reminding me of the chubby stick from other brand.

The color is super nude and it has more moisturizer on it.

It has glossy finishing and it does not really stay.

For me, it feels like a lip gloss.

Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Sugar

Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Sugar is sooo good because it has mint sensation on it

The weight is about 0.07 oz/ 2 mL, so it is small like other lip samplers.  

It also has metallic and glitter finishing, so perhaps it will be perfect for 

Smashbox Be Legendary Liquid Pigment in Mauve Wife

 Smashbox Be Legendary Liquid Pigment in Mauve Wife is my fave!

Although it comes in small package, only 0.17 oz/ 5 mL, but I love the shade.

Perhaps, it is safe to say that it is the BOLDEST of the nude collection we have here.

As mauve is pretty much darker, it looks good on me.

Urban Decay Vice Special Effect in Fever

This one is the full size lipstick in this collection.

Weighting about 0.16 oz/ 4.7 mL, Urban Decay Vice Special Effects in Fever, as the name suggested, gives an extra glittery effect to your lips.

I guess it will be perfect to put it on top of your lipstick so that it has shimmering and glittery effect.

The price of this collection is USD 28 before taxes (depending on where you buy it, but in NYC it becomes around USD 31 after the VAT) and I bought it in Sephora Herald Square New York City.

Repurchase? Maybe not.. And not because it's not good but because I rather buy the full size of my favorite ones.

So, how do you like it? 

Which one is your favorite collection?

Will you buy this one?