i never heard of catrice before. i even forgot how i found out about it. the next thing i know is that i'm waiting for it to open a booth in my nearby guardian stores. and luckily, it opens in supermal, which is super near to my home. during my waiting time, i found out some things that i want to buy from catrice, one of them was their liquid lipstick, but unfortunately it hasn't launched in indonesia yet. so i decided to keep list of all interesting items and see myself what's available in stores. then i decided not to buy another lipstick since i have so many, but i have some room for nail polishes..
1. gel like 2in1 base & top coat: can be used as a base and top coat. fast drying, longlasting formula. the gel like 2in1 base & top coat unties the protective properties of a base coat with shiny finish of a top coat. the formula fills ridges and creates a smooth nail structure. at the same time, this practical 2in1 product acts as a protective shield, prevents discolorations and extends the durability of colour nail polish.
i have another base and top coat from revlon, which i just bought recently too. but i've managed to use a quarter of it, so another base and top coat won't hurt. i was intrigued since it's labelled as 2 in 1. and it's a gel like. i never have a gel polish, and never tried one, so i want to know what's the difference.
the packaging: it comes in regular nail polish bottle. it's quite chubby, but it's okay for me. it's easier to store since it doesn't have weird shape.
the product: i have to mention the brush since it's big and wide when in use, so it can swipe my whole nail in two swipes. really easy peasy.
the result: i have to agree on the fast drying. it really dries fast. as the longlasting, i can't say since i usually only wear my nails for about 5 days. during that time, the nail will be chip-free or just slightly chipped.
definitely glad to buy this one and recommend it.
2. ultimate nail lacquer : ultra long lasting, perfect coverage, high shine finish. the formula stands for professional coverage, unique color brilliance, longer durability as well as high-shine results. free of formaldehyde, toluene or phthalates.
since i tossed several of my nail polishes i decided to grab some new shades. i bought gallon of melon, love affair in bel air and "coffee toffee" or something like that. when i look at the website, i can't find the last shades, which got me thinking, do they discontinue it or they have different shades for different country?
the packaging: it comes in a regular bottle just like the base/top coat that i bought.
the product: the color is pretty opaque. with bolder colors, it only need one swipe. for love in bel air, since it's a nude color, it needs two swipes. the brush is also quite wide just like the base coat.
the result: lovely and opaque colors without fuss.
definitely like it. next shade that i want to buy is their take a brick, but can't find it. hopefully it will available here.
3. beautifying lip smoother: subtle color-dispersion in pastel shades. glossy finish, simple application. this beautifying lip smoother complements every natural makeup look. the lip smoother visibly evens out fine lines around your lips for flawless results. its flock applicator and the practical tube packaging guarantee an easy application.
okay.. i was supposed not to buy another lip product, but i can't resist it. i bought it in coffee to go, which is nude shades.
the packaging: it comes in a tube with slanted sponge to dispense and apply the product. the tube color is according to the shades. funny thing is, it has this description on the tube and on a sticker, and somehow the shade name is different. on the tube body it's "coffee to go" while on the sticker it's "cake pop". but i think coffee to go is the right name. if you think it's similar to clarins, then you're right. it looks like a dupe for clarins.
the scent: it has candy scent, sweet but very subtle.
the color: for lipgloss, it's quite opaque, but not too opaque. it's more opaque than my previous revlon lipgloss but i think it's slightly sheerer than nyx lip gloss.
the staying power: being a lip gloss means short staying power. it vanishes with eating and drinking definitely, and it only holds for about an hour or so. but i won't mind reapplying it again and again.
the result: it glides easily on my lips, and it definitely hydrates my lips with a hint of color. it even tastes nice. hahaha.. i lick it accidentally and it tastes nice, like candy. somehow i like when it tastes as good as the scent.
definitely glad i bought this one. i can imagine myself putting this lip smoother for daily use, just a swipe on my lips when i'm in a rush and i want a nice color on my lips without any fuss. if you're a makeup beginner or a gloss lover, grab this one. unfortunately, here in indonesia, the new shade hasn't available yet, so you have pretty narrow option, between "coffee to go" and "cake pop". if you have fair skin, i think cake pop will be nice on you, otherwise pick the other one.
overall, i'm glad with all items that i purchased. i've read somewhere that their single eyeshadows are great, just don't buy the eye palette. and the brow products are great too, unfortunately i didn't have problem with eyebrow so i didn't try it. what about you? have you tried catrice? please share..
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| nail polishes - base/top coat gel like beautifying lip smoother |
1. gel like 2in1 base & top coat: can be used as a base and top coat. fast drying, longlasting formula. the gel like 2in1 base & top coat unties the protective properties of a base coat with shiny finish of a top coat. the formula fills ridges and creates a smooth nail structure. at the same time, this practical 2in1 product acts as a protective shield, prevents discolorations and extends the durability of colour nail polish.
i have another base and top coat from revlon, which i just bought recently too. but i've managed to use a quarter of it, so another base and top coat won't hurt. i was intrigued since it's labelled as 2 in 1. and it's a gel like. i never have a gel polish, and never tried one, so i want to know what's the difference.
the packaging: it comes in regular nail polish bottle. it's quite chubby, but it's okay for me. it's easier to store since it doesn't have weird shape.
the product: i have to mention the brush since it's big and wide when in use, so it can swipe my whole nail in two swipes. really easy peasy.
the result: i have to agree on the fast drying. it really dries fast. as the longlasting, i can't say since i usually only wear my nails for about 5 days. during that time, the nail will be chip-free or just slightly chipped.
definitely glad to buy this one and recommend it.
2. ultimate nail lacquer : ultra long lasting, perfect coverage, high shine finish. the formula stands for professional coverage, unique color brilliance, longer durability as well as high-shine results. free of formaldehyde, toluene or phthalates.
since i tossed several of my nail polishes i decided to grab some new shades. i bought gallon of melon, love affair in bel air and "coffee toffee" or something like that. when i look at the website, i can't find the last shades, which got me thinking, do they discontinue it or they have different shades for different country?
the packaging: it comes in a regular bottle just like the base/top coat that i bought.
the product: the color is pretty opaque. with bolder colors, it only need one swipe. for love in bel air, since it's a nude color, it needs two swipes. the brush is also quite wide just like the base coat.
the result: lovely and opaque colors without fuss.
definitely like it. next shade that i want to buy is their take a brick, but can't find it. hopefully it will available here.
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| my last creation using catrice nail polishes |
3. beautifying lip smoother: subtle color-dispersion in pastel shades. glossy finish, simple application. this beautifying lip smoother complements every natural makeup look. the lip smoother visibly evens out fine lines around your lips for flawless results. its flock applicator and the practical tube packaging guarantee an easy application.
okay.. i was supposed not to buy another lip product, but i can't resist it. i bought it in coffee to go, which is nude shades.
the packaging: it comes in a tube with slanted sponge to dispense and apply the product. the tube color is according to the shades. funny thing is, it has this description on the tube and on a sticker, and somehow the shade name is different. on the tube body it's "coffee to go" while on the sticker it's "cake pop". but i think coffee to go is the right name. if you think it's similar to clarins, then you're right. it looks like a dupe for clarins.
the scent: it has candy scent, sweet but very subtle.
the color: for lipgloss, it's quite opaque, but not too opaque. it's more opaque than my previous revlon lipgloss but i think it's slightly sheerer than nyx lip gloss.
the staying power: being a lip gloss means short staying power. it vanishes with eating and drinking definitely, and it only holds for about an hour or so. but i won't mind reapplying it again and again.
the result: it glides easily on my lips, and it definitely hydrates my lips with a hint of color. it even tastes nice. hahaha.. i lick it accidentally and it tastes nice, like candy. somehow i like when it tastes as good as the scent.
definitely glad i bought this one. i can imagine myself putting this lip smoother for daily use, just a swipe on my lips when i'm in a rush and i want a nice color on my lips without any fuss. if you're a makeup beginner or a gloss lover, grab this one. unfortunately, here in indonesia, the new shade hasn't available yet, so you have pretty narrow option, between "coffee to go" and "cake pop". if you have fair skin, i think cake pop will be nice on you, otherwise pick the other one.
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| anyone else thinking it looks like clarins? |
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| left: the label said "cake pop" right: but the tube said "coffee to go" |
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| sorry for the messy sponge, i've used it several times before taking picture of it left: the sponge right: the gloss coming out of the sponge |
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| top: lip swatch bottom left: hand swatch bottom right: full face |
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