WET 'n WILD MEGALAST: Rose-bud & Sugar Plum Fairy

US DRUGSTORE PRODUCTS ARE EVERYWHERE

Unlike my previous long-text post, I'm gonna make a simple comparison and swatch review about Wet 'n Wild lipstick, because: everybody's already reviewing about it *chuckles*. WnW is (another) US drugstore product which distinctly offers various, endless and affordable make up products with high quality formula starring Fergie as their ambassador. Often called as 'MAC's dupe', WnW Megalast Lipcolor Lipstick offer an endless shade to pick and vibrant pigment to wear which described as:

"This 4-hour, long-wearing lip color leaves a semi-matte cream finish in one stroke. Glides on easlily with rich, velvety color that doesn't cake, feather, or bleed. Made with hydrating skin-care ingredients: Hyaluronic Microspheres provide extraordinary adhesion to lips, an exclusive polymer complex offers cushion-like feel and texture, and natural marine plant extracts coenzyme Q10 and Vitamins A & E help smooth lips." Source

This is basically our Magnum Opus of lipstick—it’s the one thing we absolutely MUST put on when we’ve got a cocktail party or black tie event. This 4-hour, longwearing lip color leaves a semi-matte cream finish in one stroke. Glides on easily with rich, velvety color that doesn’t cake, feather, or bleed. Made with hydrating skin-care ingredients: Hyaluronic Microspheres provide extraordinary adhesion to lips, an exclusive polymer complex offers cushion-like feel and texture, and natural marine plant extracts coenzyme Q10 and vitamins A & E help smooth lips. - See more at: http://www.wetnwildbeauty.com/lips/lip-color/megalast-lip-color.html#sthash.f8sPTk3q.dpuf

This is basically our Magnum Opus of lipstick—it’s the one thing we absolutely MUST put on when we’ve got a cocktail party or black tie event. This 4-hour, longwearing lip color leaves a semi-matte cream finish in one stroke. Glides on easily with rich, velvety color that doesn’t cake, feather, or bleed. Made with hydrating skin-care ingredients: Hyaluronic Microspheres provide extraordinary adhesion to lips, an exclusive polymer complex offers cushion-like feel and texture, and natural marine plant extracts coenzyme Q10 and vitamins A & E help smooth lips. - See more at: http://www.wetnwildbeauty.com/lips/lip-color/megalast-lip-color.html#sthash.f8sPTk3q.dpuf

This is basically our Magnum Opus of lipstick—it’s the one thing we absolutely MUST put on when we’ve got a cocktail party or black tie event. This 4-hour, longwearing lip color leaves a semi-matte cream finish in one stroke. Glides on easily with rich, velvety color that doesn’t cake, feather, or bleed. Made with hydrating skin-care ingredients: Hyaluronic Microspheres provide extraordinary adhesion to lips, an exclusive polymer complex offers cushion-like feel and texture, and natural marine plant extracts coenzyme Q10 and vitamins A & E help smooth lips. - See more at: http://www.wetnwildbeauty.com/lips/lip-color/megalast-lip-color.html#sthash.f8sPTk3q.dpuf

This 4-hour, longwearing lip color leaves a semi-matte cream finish in one stroke. Glides on easily with rich, velvety color that doesn’t cake, feather, or bleed. Made with hydrating skin-care ingredients: Hyaluronic Microspheres provide extraordinary adhesion to lips, an exclusive polymer complex offers cushion-like feel and texture, and natural marine plant extracts coenzyme Q10 and vitamins A & E help smooth lips - See more at: http://www.wetnwildbeauty.com/lips/lip-color/megalast-lip-color.html#sthash.f8sPTk3q.dpuf

This 4-hour, longwearing lip color leaves a semi-matte cream finish in one stroke. Glides on easily with rich, velvety color that doesn’t cake, feather, or bleed. Made with hydrating skin-care ingredients: Hyaluronic Microspheres provide extraordinary adhesion to lips, an exclusive polymer complex offers cushion-like feel and texture, and natural marine plant extracts coenzyme Q10 and vitamins A & E help smooth lips - See more at: http://www.wetnwildbeauty.com/lips/lip-color/megalast-lip-color.html#sthash.f8sPTk3q.dpuf

Since 2015, WnW finally landed their foot print on Indonesia beauty market. With competitive price tag, WnW retailed their Megalast Lipcolor for US$ 1.99, while Indonesia market offers an incredibly unbelievable (expensive) tag for IDR 98.000 (1 USD = IDR 13.500) for another Asian-made product.  Following their previous successor 'Maybelline' who already had special place in Indonesia market, WnW tries to adjust their level with bold-edgy concept and budget friendly product. You can check WnW product in their twitter.

PHOTOS

ROSE BUD

SUGAR PLUM FAIRY

ROSE BUD: A versatile rosy-pink with warm under-tone. Glides easily when stroked into the skin and leaves a subtle sheen when directly exposed to light.

SUGAR PLUM FAIRY: A vivid cool undertone plum with hint of red. More matte than Rose Bud and doesn't glides evenly on surface due to its drier-matte texture.

SWATCH

COMPARISON

My Verdict?

I might say I was impressed by how WnW Megalast Lipstick glides on my lip; it's moisturizing enough and leaves supple lip behind. However, Sugar Plum Fairy doesn't do the move; it's bit drier and matter than Rose Bud but stay longer and leaves a nice stain afterward. Rose Bud texture is more creamier, feels more moisturized and reflects glitz of sheen when exposed to direct light but fades away easily. Both are looking good for cool and warm skin-tone; if you're looking for wearable shade for everyday then opt for Rose Bud, Sugar Plum Fairy looks gorgeous for evening event or to pull-out deeper shade of Fall mood. What about you? Do you have other WnW Megalast Lipsticks on your pouch? ♥

 

BEAUTY SPY || LA GIRL x DOSE x LIME CRIME

HOLA!

It's been a while, and I'm coming out with little side project of mine and it's called: "Beauty Spy", the term comes from my unapologetic habit to rummage my office mates cosmetic pouch (lol, please don't try this at your office). As you know, every woman has their own style when it comes to beauty and it's portrayed from their beauty weapon of choice; some prefer to be experimental, while some stay safe.

For my first Beauty Spy post, I'm raiding one of my office colleague's cosmetic pouch. I'm also asking what's her current fave products and she showed me her recent must-have item: a duo velvet stain from US brand 'DOSE OF COLORS' and "LIME CRIME VELVETINES'. Since Indonesian women have been into US velvet stain products at the moment, so no wonder US lippies are all over ITC (Instagram Trade Center) online shop. Why it's called Velvet Stain? It's rather difficult to define the exact words since the product comes in a creamy liquid form yet with a velvet-matte finish and leaves stain afterward. They're not exactly comes in creamy form, LA GIRL has more liquidy texture in the tube but goes velvety-matte when applied. 

Accidentally, all of the shades comes in similar hue; nude-peach spanning to warm brick-red and range from low-end to mid-end price. The choice of products are randomly selected by personal choice of my office mate and me.

 BEAUTY SPY

From Left - Right:

• LA GIRL Matte Flat Finish Pigment Gloss in 'FLEUR' (Belongs to writer's)
• LIME CRIME VELVETINES in 'RIOT'
• DOSE OF COLORS in 'TRUFFLE'

LIME CRIME VELVETINE

LIME CRIME VELVETINES in RIOT has the velvetest and nice finish from all the swatches. It has creamy form in tube but turns velvety after swatch. Doesn't drying out the lips or accentuate dry patches but well-moisturized lips is suggested. Has opaque pigmentation and can be built up if you need more coverage. Long lasts and leaves noticeable stain afterward with a slight cupcake scent. The shade is a warm brick-red with hint of brown; flattering for almost skin tones.

 DOSE OF COLORS

DOSE OF COLORS in TRUFFLE is a pale mauve with hint of pink. It has full coverage and opaque finish with velvety texture. Similar to Riot, Truffle also has faintly freshly-baked cupcake fragrance. As you can see, the pale mauve looks contrasting with my skin and Truffle has the nudest and palest hue from other 2 products. Unfortunately, the product longevity doesn't last longer as it's suggested to best use up to 6 months after opening the cap. Best use for women with fair complexion or slightly yellowish skin-tone.

 LA GIRL MATTE FLAT FINISH

LA GIRL MATTE FLAT FINISH PIGMENT GLOSS (phew, what a name) in 'FLEUR' is the most versatile peachy-brown hue stain. The color can be built-up to intensify the opaqueness and has medium-full coverage. The texture while in the tube comes in liquid form but after swatch it will transform to more matte-velvet finish. Comparing to DOSE & LIME CRIME, LA GIRL has the most unpleasant matte-finish; it could accentuate dry-patches and drying out the lips. If you have problematic relationship with (extreme) matte lip product, it's better off to alternate other products or (seriously) exfoliate your lips' surface and have supple lip condition before applying the product because FLEUR is the most difficult to wipe-off or cleaned; it's more adhesive comparing to 2 above. After all, this product is considered budget-friendly-proof velvet stain comparing to 2 products above and can be considered as an alternative if you want to try velvet product for trial.

COMPARISON

As you can see, RIOT has the deepest shade than the others, while TRUFFLE is the palest from all. FLEUR is the most flattering peachy-brown shade for every skin tone if you're looking for brown/nude hue. And also, FLEUR is verified as budget-friendly velvet-stain product as it costs for less than 10 bucks or if you want to try as a first-timer. However, if you want to invest more for a quality-worthy product, RIOT and TRUFFLE might be a consideration. Both of them has great opaque and velvety finish and it has faint scent of cupcake scent but bear in mind that DOSE OF COLORS has short longevity for about 6 months after opening the cap. After all, thanks to Kylie Jenner who (artificially) starting up those 'plumped nude lips' trend to Indonesia; if it ain't plumped, it ain't 'kekinian' (trendy). XX ♥

MUSE (Part. 2)

HEY GUYS!

I've been a religious worshiper when it comes to magazine, especially Japanese Magz. Even though I barely don't understand what's written, I love Japanese magz's every little details from their layout, content, concept, mix-match (!), advertised product and till the very end. For me, Japanese magz are like essential life guide; they offer latest trend, interesting topic, and various life-style product with endless offering/range.

Despite the unawareness of Japanese models' presence, you should check out their exclusive models feature; each magazine has their own exclusive models, in which could be featured also in another magazine (depend on their contract), that often featured in its editorial or advertorial. For example, Rola and Lena Fujii was once ViVi exclusive model or Mikko Yano and Miho Tanaka for middle-20's segment magazine like Nonno and More, or Nozomi Sasaki for elegantly-grown up magazine, Oggi.

Moreover, similar to Indonesian magazine marketing concept, Japanese magazine often features their most popular model in swiftly rotation based on the popularity within the short span of season/period. As for now, let me show you my current fave and most featuring models from various Japanese magazines. Enjoy!

*Currently loving Mai, Nana Komatsu, Erika Mori, Moeka Nozaki. Who's your fave model?

Not affiliated with any copyright infringement. Just sharing my personal fave to my reader x

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