My Little Sister does My Make Up

Dearest Readers,
I'm genuinely sorry I've been a complete arse, not writing nor posting anything whatsoever for a month. I have not forgotten about you, or this little diary of mine. Life has been pretty hectic for me, between scrolling down the endless pages of Tumblr during every class I have, to mid-term, to figuring out what videos I shall make for every week. I didn't know how handful this things are. Man, being a child trapped in a grown-up world sucks.

Anyways, although my channel on Youtube is pretty random, I couldn't stay away from Make Up altogether. Every 3rd wednesday of the month, I get to post any beauty related stuff in there! This month I decided to do a tag called My Little Sister does My MakeUp!

I basically asked my little sister, Noreen, to do my make up however she likes! I think that beside not knowing what a "palette" is, she's got a pretty great instinct. I can only imagine how good she'll be at it once she's ready for them! In this video you could also catch a glimpse of some of my favorite make up items spread all over my coffee table!

I chose varieties of products from Lipstick, to Lip Liner, to Eye Shadow, Foundation, Bronzer, Powder, Blush, Highlighter, Concealer, Eye Liner, Mascara and Brushes!

There are a few eye shadow palettes in this video, TBS one that I've shown on my Body Shop favorites, Rimmel London's small (but very pigmented) palette, and my favorite, Naked Basics palette, which I adore so so so much. The colors are perfect, not too powdery and very pigmented. I also got 4 Loreal Color Infallible in the colors Sassy Marshmallow, Burning Black, Pebble Gray, and Metallic Lilac. Though the colors are absolutely amazing, I don't know how I feel about how powdery this product is!

 You might have not seen these couple of lip-liners if I hadn't shown you this picture, but they are Yves Saint Laurent and absolutely amazing! I rarely use them, but it's such a great line, I think that they're quite worth it if you're such a lip-liner girl!

HEY LOOK! these are my babies! I know you're not suppose to have favorites, but the THIRD & FORTH rows from left are my favorites! They're also the high end products, like Yves Saint Laurent Volupté Sheer Candy in number 7, Chanel Rouge Allure 06 Silhouette, MAC Ruby Woo & See Sheer, and Benefit's Lip Gloss!

 I also got some travel size Clinique products like spray, make up remover, and mascara (which is absolutely amazing but sadly isn't waterproof :( ) AND a few other exciting things, if you remembered the wish list I made a few months back, I wanted a Wake Me Up foundation, Rimmel Bronzing Powder and the Stay Matte Powder, I got them all! YEAY! They're absolutely amazing, I just wish Rimmel would invest a little on packaging, because their products are fantastic, but the packagings aren't so!

My friend Tanya got me the triple tints from Benefit, I have been loving Sun Beam so much, it's just such a nice highlighter, makes my tan skin look very bright and goddess-like. Whilst in Alexanderplatz, Berlin, I got myself that brown mascara from Benefit. I didn't know that by using brown, your eyelashes look a lot more thin and natural. It gives like an after-cry effect, which I really like! 

I have stopped using foundation everyday because I don't want to ruin my skin, so instead, I got a CC Cream from MaxFactor, I think that it works very well and it's very light for college, everyday use.

BELOW IS NOREEN'S LOOK CALLED "Monster Barbie." GO figure why it's called that ;) 

While Noreen is very talented at using amazing products and still turning me looking like poo, I took the opportunity for a revenge and made that angel mouse even prettier (staying away from eyeliner and mascara because I don't want to hurt them big eyes.)
Right is how she turned out! How gorgeous?

Anyways, please watch the video if you'd like, comment and let me know what's your MUST TRY of the month! I love knowing people's favorite products and giving them a try!

x, Nessie

♥

Europe Collective Haul!

I finally settled down and started going through everything I have bought. Since all the items were still in their own separate shopping bags, I decided to create a brief haul video going through all the places I shopped in. From H&M, Urban Outfitters, River Island, PRIMARK, KappAhl, Lindex etc. I did leave out a few pieces I didn't think was interesting or was at that time being washed, like the pieces in the picture above. I had worn all of them, so I thought it's not as interesting to talk about. They, the "Enjoy Love" top, oversized skull T-Shirt, and burgundy cardigan, are pretty much my favorite though.
These are a few of my favorite purchases in Europe!

 these two cropped top from PRIMARK are too adorable, I can't wait for summer!

okay, I prefer Marvel over DC any days, but I must admit, Bruce Wayne and his multi-billions worth of toys are a little bit appealing  SEXY. So is this snapback I got from H&M! (:

 these high-tops with insoles are absolutely my favorite kind of shoes at the moment. I'm so short, my unsatisfying life just feels more bearable when I have insoles. Hahahah, kidding!

NEW HEADBAND YEAY!

(I apologize that you have to bear looking at my raw-unedited face without any make-up what so ever. I just don't have time to edit it, sorry.)

Anyways, if you'd like to see more things that I have splurged for in Europe, 

watch the below;

Let me know what shop/store that you currently don't have in your country, but would be awesome to expand to your territory? (:

Mine is definitely PRIMARK! 

x, Nessie

♥

L'oreal Rouge Caresse & Rimmel's Kate Moss Lipstick!

Dearest friends, I've now arrived back in Jakarta and it's one busy rainy season for me. Uni is kicking me to constantly be on my feet from early in the morning till late at night. 

One of the things that I mostly did in Europe is SHOPPING. I literally still have loads of shopping bag scattered all over my bedroom floor (thinking of doing a haul on them, but haven't been able to.) 

I've also spoiled myself in Sephora and drugstores with a lot of new make up! I can't do them all at once obviously, let's just review them little by little! (:

I have chosen which of my new buddies I want to review first! 

These 2 pairs of L'oreal Rouge Caresse and Rimmel's Kate Moss Lipstick!

I had bought both in Amsterdam early in October and the fact that it was autumn there might have clouded my summer-based country's usual preference. I have, though, noticed that Autumn colors look just as good in this rainy season happening in Indonesia. The soft subtle colors just soothes the cold-wet-hard wind outside!

 (L-R : L'oreal Rouge Caresse no. 102, L'oreal Rouge Caresse no. 602, Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss no. 10 & Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss no. 107)

Packaging: 

Obviously, the first thing you notice about any product is the packaging. Though I found many reviews that despise the packaging of L'oreal Caresse, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. I thought it's absolutely pretty and classy, unlike the cheap looking Rimmel (I'm not sure why Rimmel endorses the cheap materials in all of their products) but I think you can clearly see the difference between the two brands' packagings!

Colours: 

LRC is a glossy kind of lippies, LRC 102 is a very subtle pink with a little hint of purple undertone (which is very sweet and suits most skin colors.) LRC 602 is dark blood red, almost brown which looks absolutely gorgeous for fall or other kinds of sweater weather. 

RImmel is a lot more creamy and full, they're the kind of lipsticks you wouldn't want to smear all over your face (or clothes) because they won't go away. Number 10 is a classic red lipstick, it's bright and beautiful (and it makes you look über sexy.) while 107 is a cross between burgundy and plum which I absolutely adore. 

Lasting Power:

LRC is a lot like lipgloss in a stick form, which also means that they last for like 5 minutes (might have exaggerated a little, but you know what I mean) It also means that if you really want to wear them out, you need to carry them in your bag and put them on a few more times throughout the day. While for Rimmel, they last a lot longer (they're called Lasting Power for a reason obviously) which means one lipstick would last you a looong time.

What I like/don't like about the products:

LRC doesn't last that long though they are absolutely beautiful. It is pretty dehydrating and for someone with constant dry lips, I find that quality highly appealing. The packaging looks wonderful, they would look good inside my make-up bag even with high end products (L'oreal always look pricey even though they're only drugstore brand.) I also love the tiny shape of the stick that makes it a lot easier to apply.

Rimmel looks very cheap and smells horrible (I also can't stand the smell of their Appocalips, which is similar but stronger.) I have to try very hard ignoring that cucumber-water smell when I have them on. They are very creamy and the colors are absolutely beautiful (AND they stay on forever.) They are also a bit cheaper than L'oreal though they would last for a longer while. 

Overall, I obviously liked all of them, that's why I bought them. :D

Have you tried any of these? Let me know which one you'd like to try!

x, Nessie

♥