za Pure Shine Lips BE-1 Praline & RD-1 Rouge Indulge

if i remember correctly, these are probably the first few lipsticks that i own (from a few years back that i still have yet to use up), and you may notice that za has already changed the packaging for this lipstick line. i'm pretty sure they don't have these colours anymore :(

the pure shine lips provide sheer and transparent colour together with a load of moisturizing agents like collagen complex, hyaluronic acid, and evening primrose oil (as stated on its website).






two swipes for each colour.



BE-1 praline is a sheer beige colour loaded with golden shimmer (that is pretty invisible on the lips), while RD-1 rouge indulge is more of a warm rosey pink, also loaded with gold shimmer. both of the lipsticks apply sheer and looks translucent (typical of japanese lipsticks), giving my lips a hint of colour. the finish is shiny, but not sticky. shimmers aren't very obvious when it's on my lips.

the lipstick is very lightweight on the lips, and application is smooth as butter - the bullet melts right onto my lips and glides on easily. i think it's composed of very light oils, hence the shininess and airy feel (it feels much alike to the chanel rouge coco shine and lancome color fever shine). since the colours are so sheer, they don't seem to enhance any lip lines, nor appear to apply unevenly. moreover, the shiny formula reflect so much light that it'll hide any lip line if that makes any sense.

it is very moisturizing as it contains a lot of oil in its formula. it's the feather-light kind of moisturizing, unlike goopy lip gloss that wraps around your lips tightly. 

the lipsticks are slightly scented.

IMHO:
these can totally be lip balm substitutes. in fact, i think that's what it's supposed to be. i love the lightweight formula, it's hydrating effects, and the shine. the hint of colour makes it very wearable on a daily basis, plus the shine visibly reduces the appearance of lip lines and any dead skin that may form throughout the day.

these days i use RD-1 rouge indulge as a cheek colour, and i love the effect it gives me! the shimmer will slightly more obvious on my cheeks, so it gives of a diffused glow when light hits my face. the shade is also perfect for creating a natural blush - slightly rose. in fact, i only use it on my cheeks lately because i totally love the effect it creates.

BE-1 is good for helping to blend out a darker colour to make a gradient lip. the shade doesn't show up too well on my lips as it's really sheer, but it adds shine to my lips and does help to make the gradient lips look that much better.  

i got these a long time ago at watsons when it was on sale for $10 each. nifty little gems in my makeup stash i would say.

SwatchSunday #2 - Lipstick Swatches

GOOD SUNDAY!
this time round for swatchsunday, i've raided some of my mom's lipsticks (ok, actually that's the only two that she has.. and they were gifts from me!) to do this "battle of the sultry lipsticks" entry.

the contestants:

from left to right:
revlon super lustrous matte 010 wine not // revlon colorburst matte balm 225 sultry // revlon super lustrous 130 rose velvet  // za pure shine lips be1 praline

in different lighting:

from left to right:revlon super lustrous matte 010 wine not // revlon colorburst matte balm 225 sultry // revlon super lustrous 130 rose velvet  // za pure shine lips be1 praline


revlon
super lustrous matte 010 wine not: a deep reddish-purplish berry shade. it's very much like a wine shade, as the name suggests. matte finish.
colorburst matte balm 225 sultry: a slightly lighter version of the wine not, more pink, less purple. velvetly finish.
super lustrous 130 rose velvet: it appears brown next to the previous two shades, much warmer. i described it as a brown with a pink undertone in my previous swatchsunday. creamy and has a slight sheen.

za pure shine lips be1 praline: a sheer and shiny beige, most yellowish out of all.


let me know if you found this useful!
i am up for requests!!! :D

MakeUpDiary #11C Femme Fatale Featuring Kate Colorcious Diamond BR-1

i saved the best for the last - my last look with colorcious diamond palette is called FEMME FATALE because i love how sexy this eye look makes me feel. that contrast of dark and shiny colours makes every batter of my eyes seem like i'm sending a morse code to my other secret agents who're aiding me in my mission. wanna feel sexy? this look is for you.

the main point of this look is the striking eyes and a seemingly pale face in contrast - well, it's not pale, it's just toned down so that it doesn't steal the spotlight away from the eyes. the face and lips were kept to a minimum - rosy and nudy shades were used. the face will have to depend on contours and highlights to make it stand out in harmony with the eyes.

to prepare your canvas for the makeup, you can refer to my base makeup steps (complete with pictorials and instructions).

watch the video here!



PRODUCTS USED____________________________________________________________


from left to right, clockwise:
1. maybelline eye studio gel liner (black)
2. canmake highlighter 05
3. maybelline volum'express hypercurl cat eyes mascara (black)
4. dollywink long mascara (black)
5. revlon just bitten balm stain 050 precious
6. za pure shine lips (RD-1)
7. kate colorcious diamond (BR-1)

COLOUR LEGEND___________________________________________________________


A: high light colour
B: shiny colour
C: medium shiny colour
D: medium colour
E: dark colour
(they have been swatched)

COLOUR MAP______________________________________________________________


1. apply A over entire lid.
2. apply D to the outer half of the lid and blend inwards.
3. apply E to darken the outer corner, blend well to smoke it out.
4. dab B onto the centre of the lid and blend out the sides.
5. dab C onto the centre and concentrate the product there.


1. apply E to the outer third of the lower lashline before and after lining the eyes.

PICTORIAL_________________________________________________________________ 

i just love how the pictorials look, i couldn't stop making them.

for the brows, it's the same style as the previous tutorial.


click on image to enlarge!


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(NOTE: for step 3 (the eyeliner step), ONLY line the waterline in part 4, this is very important because you want to make sure your inner half of the lower eyeline is only confined to the waterline, or you'll look like a racoon. racoons are not sexy. and in part 5 where you line the lash line, you can only do this for the outer third of the lower lash line for the same reason - racoons are not sexy!)


click on image to enlarge!

i also made an instagram version :D


click on image to enlarge!

FINISHED LOOK____________________________________________________________








hope you like the look! it's much darker and heavier than my usual looks (just look at the number of steps for the eye look this time round..), and it's very suitable for night time events. if you're hitting the club, make sure you use a waterproof foundation and you may want to prime your lids so that your makeup don't melt! i really love this look, it's so sexyyyyyyyyy!

xoxo
karman

have you watched girls generation's come back video, mr. mr.?
i think it upholds all their past standards in terms of the entire production, the theme, as well as the dance sequence!
the entire video seems to be a pink barbie kinda theme to me,
with very classic pin up looks for some of them, while very typical and bold korean looks for others.
this time i take up the challenge to create two of their looks :)

i'm on a video roll lately,
much more active in making videos as compared to before!
finally getting my act together :D
the video is recorded in chinese, but i've added english subtitles to it!

this is a variation to the pink feline look i did a while ago.
this is the more natural and subtle version to it.
if there is a term for it, i'll called it "korean style", because it's more natural looking and gentle.

if the pink feline look is sassy kitty,
then this is definitely hello kitty, cute and adorable. :)

FINAL LOOK

even though it's been half a year already, but i still need more time to recover.

i'm not sure if my message over there at youtube was clear enough,
but i'll just write a little about my condition over here..