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Feathery, Studs-y Nails

April 2, 2015 Leave a Comment

It’s been a while since I do these nail art posts. I was on a hiatus, taking a break from painting my nails due to the yellow tinge on them. Because, honestly, no matter what I do, excessive use of nail polish will make my nails turn yellow. They look unattractive, which resulted in me keep covering them. It’s an evil circle.

So, I decided to stop for a bit. Getting used to seeing my good ol’ plain nails. Not even applying OPI Nail Envy although I have to say that after a while, my nails became the way they were, brittle. That means, OPI Nail Envy is doing its work, strengthen my nails. I’m back using it again, but stayed off from the actual color.

Long story short, I was under stress and had a lot on my mind lately and one of the best ways to relieve that is to paint some talons. I bought quite a few a while back and it’s time to put them to good use.

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Tutorial: Distressed Nail Art

December 30, 2014 Leave a Comment

It all started when I hauled a few nail polishes. I had a lot of ideas but I finally settled on one that I’ve been itching to do for a while. It’s called Distressed Nail Art and it’s inspired by none other, Chalkboard Nails.

I grabbed a few of my nail polishes and started to experiment a little bit on the nail wheel.

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Crisscross Holo Nails

December 11, 2014 Comments : 4

I was just going to wear a plain polish that day. Well, not that plain, it’s a hologram polish. It’s Cirque Vesuvius. However, every time I tried to wear this, there’s always something missing. Not quite right. I just feel the need to add something. The polish is beautiful, no doubt about that. But, I find it sort of blends in with my skin tone a little too well.

I tried to pair it with black polish, but it was okay, nothing too special. Paired it with a light blue (Essie Mint Candy Apple) and it didn’t go the way I had visualized.

Then, it came to me, something incredibly simple and yet effective: striping tape.

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Wine-soaked Nails

November 20, 2014 Comments : 6

I had an idea of doing gradient nails where the colors are contrasting. But then, any common contrast combination won’t be that much of a fun either, don’t you think? So I thought, why not mix a nude shade with something really dark 🙂

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Pizza Saran Wrap Nails

November 7, 2014 Comments : 5

I know, I know, the name is not exactly enticing. But, that was what le boyfriend called it. The look is created by using saran wrap. There are two ways to use this unseemly material. You can cut a piece of it, crumple it a little and use it as a sponge substitute, dabbing motion included. Second, by actually wrapping your nails in it.

I did the latter.

I was aiming for something summery and bright. Color palette for this one:

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I have TATCHA on My Nails

October 24, 2014 Comments : 6

If you happen to follow my writings (here and here) and Instagram, you’ll know that I have an affinity to TATCHA, a US-based, Japanese skincare brand that’s created based on the ancient geisha beauty rituals, found in a 200 year-old manuscript. The packaging and the presentation of the brand is breathtaking. And it’s not just some marketing gimmick, the products are actually wonderful.

Speaking of inspiration, this nail art post will be inspired by none other than TATCHA. I’ve acquired quite a few of the products recently and they are just beyond words, so beautiful. And I wanted to do something as a tribute to the brand. A nail art was the first thing that came to my mind.

The image below is one of the TATCHA’s promotional images that became the base of my inspiration.

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Jackson Pollock Nails

October 16, 2014 Comments : 6

About a couple of months ago, I tried a new nail art design called splatter nails. The splatter was created using none other than a humble piece of straw. I knew it was going to be messy. So, I made sure I prepared everything, including covering the surface with old newspapers to catch all the miss-fired nail polish.

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A lipstick simply called Rouge Hermès. One does A lipstick simply called Rouge Hermès. One does not need a fancy name when one’s brand is @Hermes. 

An item like this, is considered to be a novelty to me. There are so many details that went into this. Three years’ worth of R&D. Starting from the colors, with 24 permanent shades. 24 - an homage to Hermès’ address 24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. 10 matte and 14 satin - the feel that’s inspired by the leathers. The shades were referenced from the House’s archives of more than 900 leathers and 75,000 shades of silk. How does one even begin to choose?

The tube is another conversational piece in itself. Designed by @PierreHardy who has designed Hermes’ shoes and jewelry for 30 years. It comes out with a 3 piece color-block magnetic tube made out of metal that is lacquered, polished and brushed. It’s said that each tube is made from 15 different elements by partner workshops in France and Italy. The combination of solid white, black and brushed gold. The straight line feels very modern and rather graphic for the brand, I think. But the gold emblem at the top, curved inwards where my thumb just sits over on it effortlessly, gives a historical element.

Later I noticed there’s a subtle soft scent of to it. I looked into it. Turns out, it’s created by the in-house perfumer, Christine Nagel with notes of Arnica, Sandalwood and Angelica. Maybe I should search a RTW version of it!

Reading about the articles on the inception and realization of this lipstick is learning a history, fine tuning and gaining a new level of I-didn’t-know-that; but it’s expected. Something that a mere mortal like me wished that she could immerse herself in such world.

Will I ever use it? That’s yet to be determined. Of course, there’s that thought maybe I should keep a spare instead. Will I get another shade? That’s a definite yes. And maybe hunt a limited edition so I can collect the tubes.

Oh, did I also say these are refillable? 

In the photo: Rouge Hermès Matte Lipstick in Rose Boisé

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If @patykaparis Huile Absolue (reviewed back in 20 If @patykaparis Huile Absolue (reviewed back in 2017-2018) falls into the everyday face oil, then the Repair Night Serum is the nighttime’s big sister! This one focuses on stimulating the nocturnal process of skin renewal and boosts skin regeneration, especially in mature and devitalized skin, in order to bring back its vitality and ultimately, radiance ✨

The Repair Night Serum is a plant oil-based, through and through. The main oil is Rosehip Oil (an amazing oil for its regenerative purposes), Sesame Oil and Wheatgerm Oil with a complex made out of 16 different organic essential oils. Rosehip Oil itself is high in Vitamin A (among many other vitamins), although not to be compared to Retinol straight away, but it becomes an alternative for people who couldn’t quite tolerate Retinol or wanting for a more “natural” route. It’s also high in fatty acids, beneficial in skin moisturization and skin fortifying.

I’ve used this a couple times before in the past. What I can say is that the results vary. I find that this gives the most noticeable improvement when my skin is at a low condition, in a sense. So the idea of a booster and repair seem to fit. I have received feedbacks from different people (or their parents in 50+) using this product (esp. drier and mature skin) that it had helped their skin to gained more moisture, luminosity while also soften the fine lines and wrinkles.

There’s a suggestion of use, which is to use this as a 21-day intensive treatment - this sort of gives an image as if this product exfoliates. I don’t see it that way. I think it’s more on that we can use it when we truly need it the most. Plus, the bottle is only 15 ml so it’s bound to deplete fast. I use it as a stand-alone serum or a face oil on top of a serum, before sealing it with a moisturizer or a sleeping mask. The consistency is pretty runny, not a thick oil. It’s light, sinks into the skin quite easily. No greasy afterfeel.

The price is on the high side for a small size. But PATYKA is a luxury organic brand (ECOCERT) with high quality ingredients and meticulous formula. Available exclusively in @cnfstoreofficial.

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Yang ijo-ijo. Setaun lalu. The only trip I did, ba Yang ijo-ijo. Setaun lalu. The only trip I did, bareng @trilogy_id ke Bali untuk launching Vitamin C Booster Treatment.

It feels like a long time ago, so far away 🥺

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Photographed by @deszell - maaf ya baru inget, asli early 2020 was a blur 😂
The common thread (but not the only thread) in the The common thread (but not the only thread) in these eye creams is they have Vitamin A derivatives. I will say that they don’t perform the way they do because of these ingredients solely. Yes, Vitamin A derivates are usually powerhouses in terms of line-reducing and skin smoothing. But there are OTHER supporting ingredients and technology involved, and they deserved to be included. It’s called a formula, not a single-ingredient product. As I like to always say, every product has its own merits ☺️

@peterthomasroth_id Retinol Fusion PM Eye Cream (Retinol & Retinyl Palmitate) - at first, I had anticipated that it might dry out the delicate skin around the eye area due to the 1% Retinol concentration. Apparently, the Microencapsulated Retinol Complex is said to be gentler with a sustained release system. My worry was unfounded. It can ball/pill up a little bit, depending on what I use before or after. So, I use this alone and I try not to apply a moisturiser on top of it. Apply, blend and leave it be.

@shiseido Vital Perfection Eye Cream (Retinyl Acetate) - recently started to use it and secretly wondering if this could be a more affordable option compared to its sister brand Cle de Peau Beaute - the jury is still out on this one though. I’m actually rather inclined on using this on the entire face 😆 It’s moisturizing but it’s quite lightweight still. It gives some play time for me to do an eye massage with.

@cledepeaubeaute Eye Contour Cream Supreme (Retinyl Acetate & Retinyl Palmitate) - reviewed on 2019 (find it somewhere here #TFCxCPB) and it still sits on my top favorites. This offers a significant difference in terms of reducing fine lines and increased firmness - yep, the one that landed me the you-do-not-have-lines-on-your-eyes compliment. Texture-wise, it’s also the most rich and shall I say, the most luscious out of the three.

None of these are drying on my eye areas! I don’t need to schedule the usage, taking it slow and such. I tend to opt for PTR and CPB on nighttime while the Shiseido one either for day (or night). I always apply SPF on the eye areas in the morning anyway.

Have any of you tried these yet?

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