1 Brand Look: Beauty Story Indonesia

Hi, y'all!

Another 1 brand look. I will try to do 1 Brand Look as often as I can(once a month), for as long as I got all the basic makeup from 1 particular brand. For this time, I'm featuring a local brand called Beauty Story. If you don't know, or never heard of Beauty Story, CLICK HERE to read my event report about them.

Anyway, you can read about my last 1 Brand Look featuring M.A.C by clicking here.


Was sent some of Beauty Story products by the company. Some I might repurchase in the future. Some are not into my preference.

I love their makeup base.
- Pearl Primer: illuminating makeup primer with sunscreen.
- CC cream: translucent brightener/even-out cream with sunscreen.

I love their lip products as well! For a local brand, and drugstore product, they have great lippies. Although I don't have their lipsticks, I've tried them out at their event, and they are beautiful. 

My most favourite is their Lip & Cheek pot. They are not sticky on the cheeks, and although not moisturizing, but provide nice lip color without emphasize lip lines/dry patches/cracks.

Products break down which used in this post(score: * - *****):
1) Luminous Primer: pearly primer with sunscreen. (****), 

2) Magical CC cream: dewy finish, SPF30, lightweight. (****),

3) Lip N Cheek "Rose": not sticky, versatile use, compact. (***),

4) Natural BB compact powder "Luminous Sand": although I got the darkest one outta 2, it's still too light for my fairly medium skintone. Hard to build up, not high coverage. (**),

5) Romantic Eye Pencil "Rose Leaf": such a game changer for local brand! This eye pencil is very lovely. Creamy, buildable without crumbling, long lasting. It sets quickly, so blend right away. (****),

6) Mascara Midnight Dream Black: It claims to be volumizing, lengthening, and curling. NOPE. Not curling, Not lengthening, and gives moderate volume. Disappointed, very. The S-shaped mascara brush gave me hard time to build up the mascara. (*),

7) Sweet Lips lipgloss "Pink Rose": Opaque, quite sticky, and has chunks of glitters in it. You wouldn't know it's a very affordable gloss, so sophisticated finish. Hate the packaging though. (***).

Bare Face

Luminous Primer
LOOK AT THAT GLOW!

Magical CC cream
It evens out my skintone, & brightens it up.

Lip N Cheek "ROSE"
A flush of pink on the cheek, & washed pink on the lips.

Natural BB Compact Powder
Mattifying, gives medium coverage, & the darkest shade is still too light for me.

Romantic Eye Pencil "Rose Leaf"
LOVELY! Blend out as shadow, wing out as liner. 

Mascara Midnight Dream Black
Sweet Lips lipgloss "Pink Rose"
I will let pictures speaks the truth on both products.

Brows: Fanbo eyebrow pencil "Brown"
Contour-highlight: Sleek Face Form "Light"
Necklace: Forever21.
The title can be a One Brand look, but I always cheat some of the products using another brand. 
Beauty Story haven't launch their eyebrow pencil yet, and no sculpting products yet. HAHA. But I have faith in this local brand. They have playful products, & some innovative new obsessions in local competition(Lip N Cheek, Makeup Primer).
And FYI, they are cruelty free, parabens free, sulfates free, phthalates free! They really care about our beauty, and health.

Alright, that's all. What Beauty Story product that intrigue you most?
Lemme know on the comment below. 






XOXO
Endi Feng

Pout Post: YSL Lipsticks

Could you believe that I just had my first YSL lipsticks ever? YUP! 
I am so late into the high end brand lipsticks.

I was looking at expensive lipsticks as a waste of money, and lipsticks generally went stale after 12 months. Not really into hoarding lippie. But boy, oh, boy. I CAN'T! I JUST CAN'T!
Adell, Maina, and I are always updating about lipsticks on Twitter. And now we always ended up buy another new shade/brand of lipstick. *crickets sound*

OK. These YSL lipsticks are given to me by Padusee on Instagram[CLICK].
I am not doing a review here. I'll show why I love this high end brand in a video later.
But seriously, these new babies of mine really gave me life. Creamy, opaque colour payoff, glide easily, not dragging the lips at all, and the packaging is so elegant. Everybody have to at least own 1 YSL lipstick in the purse! HAHA.

Left: Rouge Volupte Shine no. 8 

Right: Rouge Pur Couture no. 66 

Rouge Pur Couture no. 66 

Rouge Volupte Shine no. 8 



For you, who want to get your paws on fancy cosmetics with lower prices than over-the-counter/retail prices in Jakarta, check out @PADUSEE on Instagram [click]. She sells lots of makeup, skincare, and another beauty related stuffs which she bought and shipped directly from the USA.
I will update another post about Padusee, and that will be my haul of shopping from her. And she often to have a FLASH SALE on Instagram as well! Selling makeups with really really affordable prices. Crazy!





XOXO
Endi Feng

Event Report: #RollWithIndo Benefit Indonesia

I know it's super late. Last month, I was invited by Benefit Cosmetics Indonesia for their Roller Lash mascara launching event.

Anyway, this is the answer for the mystery mascara for my blindtest last February! Read it HERE[click]. Check that link out for my first impression of this mascara. 



The event took place in ARTotel Thamrin Jakarta, the pioneer of psychedelic/contemporary artsy hotel in Jakarta. Love that place to the bit!

Ok, I was going with the one and only Stephanie Nangoi from www.diaryofaproductjunkie.com 
As always, we arrive earlier to the event. AND I love the vibe of the event already. So 60's! There are games stations, and cotton candy booth. OMG. We are spoiled!
NOT FORGETTING THE BENE-BOYS! *I die* 


Say ADIOS to eyelash curler!
Hook, and Roll!
Once you're hooked, there's no turning back. 
Cotton candy.. Yum~
the 2 in the middle, C'MERE! *sheeesh* HAHA.
The event began by us playing games at the game station.
After we played at the game station, Roller Lash mascara introduction by Benefit Cosmetics Indonesia's representatives. They dress them self up with 60's era attire. They are so cute! >_<

Middle: Daisy Utami, Brand GM of Benefit Cosmetics Indonesia.

OK, berikut aku lampirkan claim dari Benefit Cosmetics atas maskara revolusioner baru mereka: 

- Sikat maskara yang sedang didaftarkan untuk hak paten “HOOK ‘N’ ROLL BRUSH” dapat mengangkat, memisahkan, dan melentikkan bulu mata.

- Kandungan maskara dapat melentikkan secara instan untuk hasil mata yang tampak lebih besar selama 12 jam.

- Berdasarkan survey konsumen pada 31 wanita menyatakan bahwa 97% mengatakan bulu mata tampak lebih terangkat, 87% mengatakan kelentikan lebih bertahan lama, dan 94% mengatakan mata tampak lebih terbuka lebar dalam empat minggu 

  1. “Benefit Cosmetics San Francisco membentuk sebuah tim ahli untuk mencari sebuah solusi. Setelah menempuh banyak penelitian, akhirnya tim Benefit Cosmetics membuat sebuah inovasi pada sikat maskara Roller Lash yang dapat menggulung dan mengangkat bulu mata tanpa menggunakan penjepit bulu mata,” ujar Daisy Utami, Brand GM Benefit Cosmetics Indonesia di Acara Peluncuran Roller Lash Mascara di Artotel, Jakarta. 


After the mascara introduction, there was a testimonial session with beauty bloggers/influencers on social media.

They shared about their experience with the blind test of this brand new, Hook n Roll patent pending mascara wand!

WHO DAT SPEAKING?!
Ms. Daisy, Sophie, Milly, Suhay, Endi, Doggie with rollers on.
Another fun games! Look at Fweegie's happy face! >,<

OK. After that, the event was a blur for me. I was in a rush to leave for my friend's birthday dinner. I had fun, my friends had fun, and I really grateful for Benefit Cosmetics for the invitation. And little did I know, this is not my last event with Benefit Cosmetics Indonesia!
Benefit Cosmetics Indonesia threw a fun, & playful event. LOVE IT! Stay tuned for more.





XOXO
Endi Feng

Event Report: Make Up For Ever 175 Artist Shadow Collection

Last week, I was invited by Make Up For Ever(MUFE) Indonesia to attend the pre-launch of their 175 Artist Shadow Collection. This was a blogger only event. I met lots of new faces, and my fellow beauty bloggers.


Artist Shadow merupakan eyeshadow formula baru dari MUFE. Diciptakan oleh Dany Sanz di 30 tahun berdirinya MUFE, dengan pengembangan dari formula eyeshadow MUFE yang lama. Artist Shadow ini hanya menggunakan pigmen yang sangat halus, berkilau, dan juga ada beberapa finish yang berbeda. Diciptakan 210 warna, akan tetapi di Indonesia hanya diluncurkan sebanyak 175 warna saja.

Berikut saya kutip claim MUFE atas eyeshadow terbaru mereka:
" Dengan formula terbaik yang saat ini ada, Artist Shadow memiliki pigmen yang sangat tinggi sehingga membuat warna yang dihasilkan lebih intens dibanding produk eye shadow lain.  
Artist Shadow memiliki kandungan pigmen warna hingga 88% dan kandungan mother-of-pearl hingga 50% (tergantung dari efek finishing masing- masing produk). Hal ini dimungkinkan karena teknologi yang disebut “Pigment Atomization” yaitu menghancurkan pigment warna dan menjadikan ukuran partikelnya jauh lebih kecil.
MAKE UP FOR EVER juga menggunakan “water- blend technology” dalam Artist Shadow yang membuatnya memiliki tesktur “gel powder”. Teknologi unik ini menggunakan air dalam proses pencampuran-nya sehingga mampu menyatukan formula yang ada dengan dua kali kekuatan pengikatan dibandingkan dengan tekstur eye shadow klasik yang ada. Hasilnya tentu saja membuat Artist Shadow sangat mudah dibaur dan diaplikasikan serta tahan lama. "


- MATTE (43 warna): Efek Matte sama sekali tidak mengandung mother-of-pearl, tetapi menonjokan kehalusan kandungan pigment warna-nya.

- SATINY (33 warna): Efek Satiny mengandung hingga 45% mother-of-pearl berukuran ultra halus, sehingga menampakkan sedikit kilau.
- METAL (28 warna): Efek Metal mengkombinasikan hingga 45% mother-of-pearl, dan sedikit pigment warna hitam, sehingga memberikan hasil warna yang seperti efek bunglon.
- IRIDESCENT (43 warna): Efek Iridescent mengandung 45% mother-of-pearl berukuran medium sehingga kilaunya tampak lebih jelas.
- DIAMOND (28 warna): Efek Diamond mengandung hingga 50% mother-of-pearl berukuran besar, sehingga efek glitter-nya tampak sangat bercahaya.


I was so happy with their new formula. Less chalky, more pigments, and wider colour range.
And, I was given a Trio empty Artist Palette, with 3 Artist Shadows of my choices! YAY!

Goodies from MUFE Indonesia
M-548: Matte Gris Rose 
ME-930: Metal Violet Noir
I-824: Iridescent Ocre Rose
I will put them into good use. They are so pretty, intensely pigmented, and easy to blend.
For an empty Artist Palette: Rp 75.000,-
For an Artist Shadow: Rp 220.000,-






XOXO
Endi Feng

Ashley's Take: Look Good On Holiday

Hi, everybodeeeh..

Do you miss me? Oh, thank you. I know you do.. *flipping hair* Been avoiding to get attentions lately.


Alright, now. I'm not a big fan of travelling. I love holiday now and then. Nothing major like hiking, culinary hunting, basicly not comfortable trying new stuffs.

At the hotel room or my bedroom, watching TV, order room service or fast food, and sometimes go out for dinner/clubbing with friends, those are my thing. That pretty much sum up my vacation/get away time.




My must haves, and current fave, when going on a holiday for more than 3 days to look good:
- Facial cleanser, I like this one because it can alternate as my shaving cream as well [http://fdpcosmetics.com/brands/evolution-man/cleanse-shave.html],
- Facial Scrub, Exfoliating is important to sashay away break out [http://fdpcosmetics.com/brands/evolution-man/wash-buff.html],
- Sun screen, UV rays are very harmful [http://www.rohto.co.id/?page=product&product=skinaqua],
- Eye cream, Because those under eyes is the most delicate part of skin, cannot be treated as the same as the rest of facial parts [http://www.esteelauder.com/product/681/24112/Product-Catalog/Skincare/Advanced-Time-Zone/Age-Reversing-LineWrinkle-Eye-Creme],
- A fave has-it-all makeup palette, You can buy the all in one palette, or build your own in a Z-palette [http://www.amazon.com/Dior-Color-Designer-Makeup-Palette/dp/B00EALRTM2],
- Contour highlight powder palette, I like a contour shade which can be applied as bronzer as well [http://www.makeuptoolshop.com/sleek-make-up/314-sleek-face-form-light.html],
- BB cream, BBcream is a handy little trick, it covers, it camouflages, it protects from UVA/UVB, etc [http://www.amazon.com/Missha-Perfect-Cover-Blemish-Cream/dp/B005JFPGX2],
- Lip balm, Flaky/dry/chapped lips is not sexy at all. We need a #DSL all the time! [https://instagram.com/p/0hCZhTv-Yd/?taken-by=thesoapcorner]
- Concealer, hide blemishes, dark cirlces, and to highlight [http://www.artdeco.com/en/camouflage-cream-492-3813.html#option-38].

I have listed down my fave. You check it out on the links provided to find out more. I won't do reviews on them.

And if you have the time and money to spend on holiday, but too lazy, or you doesn't know where to go.
Just pick a place you've never visited before, not too far from your place if you like, called the travel agents/book the flight or train right away.

My last holiday was an impulsive buy. I picked Malang city as my getaway destination, book the train ticket, book the hotel room, and pay the bills by bank transfer. No looking back. HAHA. It was such a fun trip, met some fellow beauty addict there.




Alright, alright, alright..
That's it for now. I hope I inspire you to go on vacation/staycation. And I am here to help for any occasion in your beauty solution.
Tweet me, mail me, or comment on my instagram if you need.

See you on the next post.





XOXO
Endi Feng