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YSL Rouge Pur Couture #201 Orange Imagine

Another Orange Red lipstick by YSL - YSL Rouge Pur Couture #201 Orange Imagine

This lipstick is one of three colors for Fall 2012.

A comparison with the famous orange-red color by YSL #13 Le Orange (on top). Somehow the new lipstick does not have "YSL" stamp on the lipstick.

Swatches of both lipsticks. They are very close, but Le Orange is a touch lighter and more orange whereas Orange Imagine is more red. Also, I feel like Le Orange is more cooler tone.

me with bare lips

with Orange Imagine on me

The sun made it looks more orange.

I love this YSL lipstick (and the rest of Rouge Pur Couture lipsticks). It is very very pigmented, very long lasting, and does not dry my lips. I had bagel, drinks, and lipstick is still on... :) 

I bought the other 2 lippies from this collection, I will try to post them too!

My blogpost for YSL Le Orange is HERE

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July Picks

Hello there! This is going to be my make up picks (does not necessarily be my favorite products, just some products that I have currently been using) at the moment ...

... let's start with the base ...

I am currently LOVING this combination!

I usually apply primer on my T zone (forehead, nose, and chin). I mix the BB cream with my foundation then apply it all over my face with my hands.

The primer give a pearly/dewy finish NOT oily and yet holds my make up throughout the day. The picture below shows how the primer consist of very fine silver iridescence. 

Why do I have 2 of the same foundations?! At the beginning I bought shade #4, but it is too dark, so I bought the shade #3, still too dark (I think shade #3 is the perfect color for me, but I like to look PALE, even though I have very medium skin tone) so I decide to mix the foundation with the BRTC BB cream which is even lighter.

In addition, I really like mixing the BB cream because it has a really thick consistency that gives more coverage to my acne scarring.

The Primer, BRTC BB cream, Foundation Shade #3, and #4

I really love these foundations because, to me, it is really light - I don't even feel like I am wearing foundation - and it gives a good coverage. It stays on throughout the day (maybe with the help of the primer too). I start wearing my make up from 7am to about 6pm. I should say that the foundation is not water resistance and TRANSFERABLE! I accidentally stain my white shirt! But overall I am very happy with these babies especially on the hot summer days. Will repurchase. Will recommend to people with OILY skin.

... moving on ...

I am sure I mentioned YSL touch eclat before! I LOVE this thing! It is the best under eye HIGHLIGHTER (not concealer). It really brighten (not cover) the under eye area. Will repurchase (in fact, I already have a backup). Will recommend to people that have light dark circle.

I dont really use the YSL stick concealer unless I have a major spot that need to be cover, but usually with an extra layer of BB cream + foundation combo I can pretty much conceal all the acne scarring. This is just for an emergency :P

I use YSL compact powder to set the foundation. It is an okay product. No complain. Still in search for a holy grail compact powder. I have use chanel, makeup forever, burberry, mac, some drugstore brands, and still in hunt for a better product. 

I love using Dior Bronzer and skip blush on the summer time. I pick this bronzer in shade 004 Spicy. It has a little bit red undertone that will be perfect for blush/bronzer.

I always love my Shiseido Nourishing Mascara Base.. Every time I am putting mascara on, I have to have this base! So good! curled, lengthen, and makes my lashes stronger. 

I just bought the Giorgio Armani Mascara during Nordstrom anniversary sale (7/13/2012) as it is part of this set and I wanted to try the 'eyes to kill' line. Mascara is okay. It lengthen but does not do really good job on volumizing. 

On the other hand, Chanel Inimitable Mascara has been my staple mascara for years! This mascara do really good job in lengthening, separating, and pretty good at volumizing. I think the best mascara that I have tried are this chanel mascara and YSL Faux Cils Mascara (best for volumizing). 

Dont waste your money on Dior Heated Eyelash Curler !! Traditional eyelash curler will work better (shu uemura is my pick!)

Chanel Crayon Sourcils Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil is really ideal for traveling. It is very convenient as it is double-ended with build-in spoolie.

Everyone please try Giorgio Armani Eyeliner at least once in your life. Its like the softest eyeliner yet very black and bold I have ever tried. The MAC is just a back up as I dont bring sharpener around with me.

Some tools that I used daily!

Make-up in my purse on the go

Lip products that I am currently using.

I hope you guys enjoy this! 

I know it is kind of long. Don't hesitate to comment below if you have any further questions about any of the products listed. I am not expert, everything is just by my own experience :D

YSL Rouge Pur Couture #13 Le Orange

As you guys might have known that tangerine/orange is the color of 2012.

I have own this lipstick for quite sometimes now. I actually bought this because the Kardashian sisters wore it on one of their Keeping up with the Kardashian series - someone asked on twitter and Kourtney actually replied. <-- another reason why I have to get this because celebrities wear it (haha)

I really like the deep orange color of this lipstick and it shows more red on the lips rather than coral-y or lighter orange color. I love YSL lipsticks that its moisturize my lips and this particular color actually really long lasting (even after after I have a meal). I HIGHLY recommend this lipstick to those of you who love bold colors!

After more than at least 3 years...

After at least 3 years... I went to the dentist today!! I am so happy with the result that my teeth and gums are healthy and there is no cavity! But when I got home, I asked Walter to check my teeth.. and he told me that my teeth are not completely clean! Im so sad! but whatever my insurance covers 100% of it. Ill just have to wait for another 6 months and hopefully it will be completely clean!! :)

Some update about the weight lost! I have been slacking off... I have lost 5 lbs since January but thats all! I was really motivated on the first few weeks of January with my exercise and diet! Im pretty good with my exercise I, at least, went to the gym twice a week BUT I really have a hard time with controlling my mouth!! I still go to starbucks almost everyday and eat chips all the time..!! Okay, next week I will go to the gym 3 times a week and I can only go to starbucks 2 times.. and 1 bag of chip.. haha! --- ridiculously bad!

Anyway, on Tuesday I painted my nails.. This is YSL Spring 2012 nail collection. I don't know if the polish is good or I just have a good base coat (Deborah Lippmann - Ridge Filler). But, it turns opaque with just one coat! Its been full 2 days and it have not chip.. I am not crazy about the color, I feel its like a normal green with silver sheen/sparkles.

So some changes again! I guess I will use this blog again to express my obsession with make-up and use my other blog strictly for make up looks or portfolio that I have done.. I am currently obsessed with nail polishes and lipsticks - not just a normal lipsticks, but a colorful ones... !!