La Peche Beauty Room: March 2018

BLP Caramel Champagne Liquid Lipstick [Review]

Hi guys ^^, I hope you are ready for another lip product review. This is one of the product that I’ve been having on my wish list for long enough but I haven’t get it until now. I never have a shimmery lipstick because I think it is a bit too heavy for daily looks. Still, I already eyeing this lipstick for so long and I’m ready to buy it :D. It is another liquid lipstick from BLP that is called Caramel Champagne which have been introduced as a limited edition lipstick before and they have stopped the selling of this shade after some time. Then out of nowhere, she started selling this shade again with new limited packaging. And I’m very happy that she sold them again because I haven’t get my hand on this shade yet. By the way, if you are interested to read my review about the other shade, Maple Waffle, you can read it here :D.

It is sold for Rp 129.000,- same like the other shades and includes of 4 gr of products inside. It also got expired notice for you guys that are worried about them. And did you know? Sociolla is having collaboration with BLP for their third anniversary and BLP releasing one liquid lipstick that is called Peach Soda which I already bought and I’m waiting for it to be delivered. I’m sorry that I will post the review maybe at the middle of April because I will go to Taiwan for 8 days starting from tomorrow. That’s why do not forget to follow my blog to get notification on that BLP’s Peach Soda review. Now, if you are curious how this lipstick swatch and how it looks like, do not go anywhere and keep reading :D.

I also like to know your opinion on how should I write my blog? Should I write it in English or Bahasa for local products? Since I know some products didn’t sell it to people internationally like BLP. Would it be better and easier if I write it in Bahasa only? Please put down your opinion in comments down below since it will be very helpful for me to review local products, thank you <3.

Packaging

BLP is one of my favorite local brand because they always have good design packaging and good quality products. Their new packaging looks sleek, expensive and just better than her first formula release. Both of these shades have the same bottle, only the boxes that are different because Caramel Champagne is a limited edition shade. I hope their new limited edition shade will be great like this one also.

Claims

A shade for celebration and festivity, Caramel Champagne in mauve pink with reddish undertone and glittery accents is back to bring out your inner sparkle. This versatile color can take any look from day to night in an instant.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Castor (Ricinus Communis) Oil, Ozokerite, Beeswax, Dextrin Palmitate, Flavor, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Squalane, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Methicone Copolymer

May Contain:

CI 77019, CI 77491, CI 77891, CI 77120, CI 77489, CI 77007, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 75470, CI 77510

Swatch and Textures

First of all, I think that there is something different in the formula of this shade compared to the others. It is quick to dry and not taking longer time like the other shade. Both formulas aren’t smudge proof and waterproof, but the pigment stay there. They also aren’t kiss proof, so you will find kiss mark on your cups or glass sadly. Even though it is quite quick to dry, you still can use it as a liquid eyeshadow just fine. I have seen so many beauty blogger and vlogger use it as eyeshadow and they look pretty.

(Comparison - The upper one is Caramel Champagne and the bottom one is Maple Waffle)

The liquid lipstick feels very comfortable and I do not feel any stickiness at all. It is also not cracking which is a plus point, because who wants to see cracks on their shimmery lipstick? It is the worst nightmare. Even though it is not cracking, I’m still suggesting you to scrub or applying lip mask before using this lipstick. The shimmers will accentuate some of your lip texture and it will not look good if your lips are flaky. Beware, it will fade in areas where you are eating something hearty. Any drinks will be okay though.

So, if you’re trying to find a totally matte liquid lipstick that won’t mess anything, maybe BLP wouldn’t be a good choice for you. But, if you’d like a comfortable liquid lipstick, it is a good option because it doesn’t turn completely matte. It is also easy to remove on one swipe, but there will be some residue of the shimmer/glitters left. It is okay for me since I love how it is very easy to clean them and reapply after eating.

The shade also looks good for daily look if you want to use them, both as day or night eyeshadow and lipstick. For me though, I don’t really like it as an eyeshadow because it is a bit too dark for my liking now. Maybe I will try them someday when I feel adventurous, and maybe that someday will be soon enough. So, they are also good for travel because you can use BLP’s liquid lipstick as eyeshadow too like Rollover Reaction. Too bad I haven’t tried any products from Rollover Reaction. People always said that they are good, should I buy some too? L

Scents

It is much stronger than how the Maple Waffle’s scent. Maple Waffle got this light vanilla scent like Vanilla sponge cakes or ice cream. The Caramel Champagne on the other hand is so much sweeter and got heavier Vanilla’s scent, it just smells like heavy vanilla buttercream cake. Am I crazy? I really can smell some buttercream or something else there and it is not only Vanilla.

But, if you are quite sensitive on heavy scented product especially when it is really sweet, it will annoy you when you are applying it for the first time. After it dries, it won’t smell that strong anymore.

Pros:

Always affordable
Quick to dry compared to other shades
Can be used as Liquid Eyeshadow
Not drying lips (no cracking) and very comfortable
Very good for travel
Very comfortable

Cons:

Not smudgeproof
Not waterproof
Not turning into completely matte
Can look harsh if your lip is in a worse condition (do scrub or lip mask before use can help)

Photos

Final Thoughts

I am in love with this shade and the texture. It is very comfortable and very easy to use considering that this is a shimmery liquid lipstick. I love how it still looks good even for daily use, you only need to be a bit more daring and anyone can kill this look. It looked even better in important events like wedding party or any party that you can think off. And even more, every skin tone would look good using this lipstick <3.

I recommend you this lipstick if you want to try shimmery liquid lipstick. Because it is not messy, easy to apply, very beginner friendly and not easy to fade. Seriously, try this shade if you haven’t!

Thanks for reading my review and do not forget to follow me and read other reviews if you’d like. I will try to post more and I hope my review is helping you guys before buying anything :D. Anyway, have a good day and see you at next post, XOXO!

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Beauty - Highlighter

The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter [Review]

Hi guys :D, I’m really productive these months aren’t I? Another new post for you ^^. And now, I want to review new thing that I’ve never done or buy before. I bought this The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer highlighter which is a must, that every beauty vlogger and blogger should probably already have in their hands. So, what is the difference between this highlighter and the other that I choose to buy this one?

Because I’m not really used to this kind of thing, I really need some time to know which product I must buy to use and learn. I’m divided between Essence, Wet n Wild and this The Balm highlighter. Since people always raving about these products, I read so many reviews and watch youtube videos about them. I feel Essence is a bit too dark for my liking and I skip that (they are also very natural which is good for beginners). Wet n Wild, I do see them swatch really good but maybe too much for me because I’m still learning to highlight and their glitter type is too big and it won’t be good for me who doesn’t have smooth skin. This is a tip that I learn from beauty youtuber, do not bother to buy big glitter highlighter like Wet n Wild if you have some texture on your skin because it will show them more than how it is before (acnes or milias).

Then I come to a conclusion that I will buy The Balm since it is not too bling, have finish like glow from within (like how beauty blogger/youtuber describe it), and so many things that I will describe down below. Anyway, they sell this for about Rp 250.000,- or 18 US$ that contains of 8.5 g/ 0.3 OZ products inside.

I’m still wondering if The Balm really is a drugstore brand. They are not that cheap compared with Maybelline, Wet n Wild and the other brands. But, their products are nice and I’m happy to buy this highlighter :D. I don’t really think this is a drugstore prices though. Now, if you are curious of what do I love about them, do not go anywhere and keep reading this review.

Packaging

Like all of their products, The Balm’s packaging always cute and have this kind of pin up model style on almost any of their product’s packaging. They are cute and have a very unique design compared to their competitors. It is good to have unique design because we can definitely say from which company that this product is made without saying the brand. And this highlighter is a must for your collection because isn’t it cute? :D

Claim

Meet Mary-Lou Manizer, a seemingly innocent honey-hued luminizer that catches everybody’s eye. This highlighter, shadow and shimmer diffuses light so your skin looks softer and younger while adding a subtle glow.

Ingredients

MICA, ISOEICOSANE, POLYETHYLENE, BORON NITRIDE, POLYISOBUTENE, PTFE, SILICA, SYNTHETIC WAX, DIMETHICONE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDE (CI 77491)

Swatch and Textures

It is very soft and not that dry powdery kind that you found at a cheaper option. It is also a shimmery highlighter and not a glitter highlighter, which means the finish is not too bling and look very natural like a glow from within. The shimmers also help for people who like me which have textured skin, so it doesn’t accentuate any of your acne and milias.

And also I find this highlighter does have golden sheen to it which makes it really suitable and attractive for people who have warm undertones like me. But anyone with cool undertones can also use it just fine. As it does give them this kind of healthy glow and it will just suit everyone, I promise.

Sometimes glittery highlighter can look somewhat harsh on skin and not really suited for daily look. But this one, I can use it every day without looking heavy at all. And of course you can build it up if you want to look super blinding :D. Don’t forget to always tilt your head slowly to hit them with lights, so people are blinded by the highlighter you just put on LOL.

Also, always highlight your nose and upper lips to create a more define and blinding look. This is a good tip if you want your nose to be more high without doing any surgeries. I will explain where to highlight at the photo caption below. Can you see why I love this highlighter so much?? See how blinding it is but still looks natural <3!!

Photos

(Highlight the area of the cheek just right above the apple cheek)

(Highlight your end tip of your nose and the 1/3 upper bridge of the nose)

Pros :

Not too expensive (at least cheaper than Becca? ahahah)
Have a finish like glow from within
It is a shimmery highlighter not glittery (look very natural but glowing)
The color is very pretty <3
You can have a natural highlight using a fan brush
You can also build it up using bigger highlighter brush
It is not powdery nor dry and very very soft
Suitable for all skin color especially warm undertones

Cons :

Maybe for some people it is a bit pricey, but it’s worth it :(

Final Thoughts

This product is very suitable for me who are trying to learn using highlighter. And I really recommend it to you guys who also start highlighting to use this. Honestly I cannot stop looking at them after swatches or using them on my cheeks, they are very very pretty that I just can’t!! Just look at how much pros list that I can list one by one. I really think that this highlighter is really worth all the money. For the results and how many products that you get inside, they are worth the price.

Anyway, I hope you find this review helpful and may you find your best highlighter if you haven’t tried any yet. If you want to have blinding look just like Jeffree Star or NikkieTutorials, then try the Wet n Wild one or the Sleek highlighter ^^, both are very blinding yet affordable. If you are into a natural glow within then try Essence or this highlighter, you won’t regret both choices. So, see you guys soon at next post, XOXO!