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i actually wanted to try this lip tint ever since it came out. but i have several lip products in my stash, some even almost expired or already expired. i didn't want to let the product go to waste again, so i refrained myself from buying more lip products. but suddenly a friend gifted me this out of the blue, so i was excited to try it. actually if i have to be honest, nikola wasn't the shade that i want to try, but since it's gifted, i have no choice but to accept it. let's see how it goes.

this is the description from their website: skincare infused liptint! get your fresh ombre lips like K-idol effortlessly. with a long-lasting and non drying formulation, you can use this lip tint all day without worrying about causing chapped lips or unnatural stains. gives instant cover even on dark lips with intense pigmentation in one swipe! 
star ingredients:
- squalane: it's a lightweight and non comedogenic oil that does not clog pores. functions as natural moisturizing factors (NMF) to maintain skin moisture and does not strip the skin. squalane also functions as an antioxidant that can prevent skin damage when exposed to UV rays, it helps to keep the skin supple, youthful and hydrated.
- niacinamide: it is also known as vitamin B3. it has the ability to moisturize, maintain oil production, reduce hyperpigmentation and acne.
the box
tha packaging: it comes in pink box with shade name on the side. i don't know whether the rest of the shades also come in color-coordinated box with the shade, but the nikola one did. the lip tint comes in color coordinated plastic tube with transparent plastic screw cap that has the wand attached to it. all the tubes are color coordinated with the real shade color. so for nikola, it's pink as well. it comes in .. ml. they also put the shade name at the bottom. the wand is short and the applicator is a bit weird, like leaf-shaped. apparently the pointy tip helps cover even the inner corner of the lips. 
the tube 
the color: there are 20 shades to choose from, and nikola is one of their lighter shade. there's no description about the shade, but judging from the website, it's baby pink mauve shade. 
the pointy-shaped applicator
the product: the lip tint's viscosity is similar to lipgloss viscosity. it glides smoothly on my lips and the feel is similar to when i applied lip gloss as well. it gives minty sensation when it's freshly applied. but not super annoying that i want to wipe it off my lips. once the color set, it doesn't feel tacky but it's a bit tacky at first. oh, it smells like sweet candy as well and the scent is pretty noticeable. especially after you put it on your lips. but after awhile, it dissipates.
hand swatch
the result: the color surprisingly match me well. it falls into MLBB for me. it gives fresh and juicy look to my lips. i thought it would be paler just like it looks like on the website, but no.. it looks similar to my lips so i'm glad it's not that pale in real life. it leaves darker stain on my lips after it's gone and the stain is pretty long lasting. when i took picture of the arm swatch, the stain was still there after i wiped clean my hand.
lip swatch
well, this is a nice lip products to try. after somethinc release this, or probably around the same time, several other brands release lip stain products as well. they do look appealing as it makes lips look juicy and fresh, but it's impossible to show them off since we're still have to use mask for now. i guess i still have to restraint myself from buying another shades, but if you're asking me, i actually eyeing HAYG or savage. anyway, price wise, they are ridiculously affordable. i just wish i can finish mine for now. 

i don't know how long it's been in my wish list. i kept postponing to buy because i have to pre order it via online shop and the price is higher than if you bought it yourself, and second, because of the size. i wanted to buy the mini size but it's sold out every time i check. so... since pandemic, i didn't check makeup news so i didn't know that they only have the mini size now. and then i found out that sephora australia has milk makeup! i thought only the US has milk makeup. so, when my brother was about to go home from australia, i asked him to buy me one and finally it's in my hand now. i'm thrilled!
the box
this is the description from their website: a multi-use cream bronzer stick that creates an instant sunkissed glow with a natural-looking matte finish. formulated with hydrating ingredients for buildable, blendable color that can be used for a soft-sculpted contour or for adding subtle warmth. this product is vegan, clean, cruelty free, paraben free, and gluten free.
descriptions on the box
right: shade name on top
the packaging: it comes in white box with description at the back and shade name on top. the bronzer stick comes in white plastic tube with double transparent cap, one exactly on top of the stick to cover the dome of the bronzer stick, and the other one to cap the whole stick. i ditched the one on top of the dome though since it's quite troublesome to put it back on and pull it off every time i use it. i hope it won't make it dry quicker though... anyway, the cap is a screw cap one so it's more secure especially if you bring it with you anywhere. i just hope it won't break though. the old bronzer stick was 28 g but the mini size one is just 5,7 g. 
the bronzer stick
the color: there are only 2 shade options, baked and blaze. i bought baked which is lightest one. it works okay for me, even though at first swipe it looks dark on my face, but once blended, it looks okay.
the additional cap protection on top of the bronzer dome
the product: the bronzer is stick is creamy enough to use directly on my face and it's quite pigmented that the first swipe looks quite dark. it glides easily on my face. let's hope it doesn't dry much after i ditch the dome cover (like my runa beauty one. it's dried out completely now that it's almost crumble when i use my finger to swipe over it). i can use my finger, my brush or sponge to blend it, but i like brushes more as it's quicker. 
arm swatch
the result: once blended, it looks natural. i can really use it as bronzer and contour. however, i never try it as eyeshadow or lip color, so i can't say anything about it. it turns matte once it's set but i still set it with powder anyway. as for longevity, i can't say for sure since i don't use makeup for long now, but i'll keep you updated. 
swatch comparison
how it looks like on my face (i blended a little more fyi)
i'm super happy that i finally can try this bronzer. it's been in my wish list forever, so i'm glad that i finally can try it. plus now it comes in mini size, so i hope i can really use it up now. this is my second high end brand that i bought, though my siblings have been kind enough and gifted me those at the end, so i'm glad that they're really worth it. availability is a bit suck as not all sephora carried milk makeup. but you can rejoice if you live in the US as they're widely available there. 
finally i caved in and bought this one. if you remembered, i was torn between RAD or runa beauty last time, and i decided to try runa. even though it was okay, but somehow it got dry pretty quickly and i'm on the verge of ditching it. and i've finished the ESQA cushion blush, so i decided to buy this one. actually this one is the collaboration with stephanie rose, so i'm lucky that they still have this in stock in sociolla near my house. let's see how it goes.

this is the description from their website: special collaboration with stephanie rose. this eye cheek you pot is a soft dusty rose, buttery cream blush and eyeshadow stuffed with moisturizing ingredients, such as sunflower seed oil, rosehip oil, and shea butter. comes with compact case with mirror, cream to powder formula, and travel friendly size, eye cheek you pot lets you create beauty on the go. 
hero ingredients:
- sunflower seed oil: an emollient that softens the skin while also being occlusive too, by locking the skin's natural moisture.
- rosehip oil: has soothing properties and acts an antioxidant.
- shea butter: a sublime emollient that makes eye cheek you pot glides easier on the skin.
the box
the packaging: it comes in a pink box with rainbow hologram at front. they put the shade name on the bottom. at the back, there's a short description and ingredients list. the blush itself comes in a plastic compact. it has pink lid and transparent body. there's mirror inside. unfortunately, it still use the closure and not magnetic one. i hope it still holds up until i finish it. it comes in 2 gr size. 
left: description and ingredients list
right: shade name
the color: at first there are 4 shades available, peony flush (pink), sunset boulevard (orange/peachy), nutcracker (nude/brownish), mars (brick red). then they make collab with stephanie rose and this shade is added. it's a soft dusty rose which looks mauvy pink to me. a bit darker pink than peony flush.
how the compact looks like
the product: the cream blush is emollient on the pan. it's smooth and buttery on the touch. i can use my finger or my brush to apply this. it's easier to swirl your finger or brush on the pan since it's more emollient compared to runa. runa feels a bit dry so it's quite hard to pick up. 
how it looks like on the pan
the result: this one is cream to powder, so once it's set, it feels powdery. but not as dry as the runa one. that being said, you need to set this with powder to make it long lasting. the color is quite vibrant so a little goes a long the way. though you can pat it if you use too much. anyway, since i don't wear makeup for a long time, i can't say how long this blush can hold on, but i guess not that long. but i don't mind. if you don't put powder on top, this looks a bit glowy but not too much. just like the healthy glow? 
how it looks like on my hand
i like this one better than runa. maybe because it reminds me of canmake cream blush that i used to like? anyway, i only like this shade though, so maybe if they run out of this one, i might not purchase the other shade. i have my eyes on rare beauty cream blushes, so i might not repurchase this one for awhile. not until i run out of options. price wise, it's affordable and sometimes they hold sales, so wait until it's on sale if you're patient. 
honestly, i didn't think that i'd find a sunscreen recommendation from youtube. no offense, but i rarely saw beauty reviewer in youtube dedicated their time to promote regular sunscreen use. but anyway, i saw arna alayne (sadly she shut down her youtube channel) recommended this sunscreen, so naturally i was curious since i've seen this sunscreen several times, but in my mind, canmake is a makeup brand, so i didn't know that this base makeup is sunscreen. anyway, last time i went to japan, i bought one so let's see how it goes. 

this is the description from their website: splash! feel as fresh as a mermaid princess. powerful, yet delectably moist. SPF 50+/PA++++. smooth gel without that roughness or stickiness characteristic of most sunscreens. recommended for those who prefer a light, refreshing sunscreen. splash it on like a facial lotion - also serves as a makeup base. gel breaks down into a watery texture as you smooth it over your skin. after using face wash, this is all you need for complete skincare and UV protection. can also be used after your usual facial lotion and other skincare products. serves as a moisturizing makeup base with UV protection. infuses your skin with moisture, helping your foundation to sit better and last longer. use it on your body, as well as your face. skincare gel with 85% beautifying ingredients. easily portable tube format. sunscreen is most effective when reapplied frequently. comes in an easily portable tube that makes it simple to adjust the amount you apply, so it's perfect for reapplying sunscreen when you're out and about. 
3 colors: clear, white, green.
the packaging
the packaging: it comes in a transparent plastic box with description on it in japanese and probably ingredients list. the tube is silver/grey plastic tube with white screw cap. the color of the label is the one that differentiate between the clear, white and green one. for the clear one, the label is pink. while the white one the label is white, while the green one is the most different one. the bottle is light green as well as the label. but you can also see the number. sadly, this only comes in 40g.
all description on the box
the color: as i've said, there are 3 colors, clear, white and green. mine is the clear one, which is number 01. so look at the number at the back as well. the white one is supposed to be toned up one, while the green one is to reduce redness.
the tube
the product: it's a white cream one and quite thick compared to the other sunscreen that i've used before this. even though they say that it's a sunscreen gel, somehow it doesn't feel like one. luckily, it spreads around easily. at first, it leaves white cast but it goes away after awhile. 
how it looks like on my hand
the result: i have to say that i'm impressed. it doesn't leave white cast (at least on me. but i have light to fair skin, so if you have darker skin, you might want to check first before buying it). it dries down matte without any funky sparkling tiny glitter whatsoever. as for protection, it works okay since i don't experience sunburn or anything. anyway, it's a bit moisturizing as well but with the right moisturizer, it works okay even under makeup.
after blending it
i'm quite surprise that makeup brand can release a good sunscreen. but then again, it's a japanese brand. so far, only one or two japanese sunscreen that failed me, so it's no wonder then. anyway, the price is really affordable in japan. i wish it's the same case abroad. too bad the price sometimes doubled abroad. i'd like to repurchase it if i ever go back to japan. for now, i'll resort to local sunscreen after i finish my stash.
okay, after hanging on to my expired makeup throughout the pandemic, i decided to let them go at the end because they're expired for more than a year already. luckily i don't get reaction whenever i used them, but i don't want to risk it anymore since we're starting to get back to our normal routine. and i used to like powder formula, but maybe because i'm getting older, i prefer cream/liquid product for my face. soo.. i actually wanted to buy some rare beauty blushes, but i decided to pick one local liquid blush before buying the rare beauty one when i visited singapore, if i'm still interested, that is. anyway, let's see how it goes.

this is the description from their official tokopedia store: liquid blush with an ultra creamy formula that glides on your cheeks like a dream and effortlessly, smudge-proof, long lasting up to 8 hours. matte naturally re-defined everything you thought about liquid blush with the weightless and long wear formula that stays comfortable all day.
sherry is a midtone sunkissed pink.
the butchered box
left: description and ingredients list
right: you see, actually there's a stripped lines where you're supposed to rip the box at
the packaging: it comes in a pale cream box with description at the back in english as well as the ingredients list. they put the shade name and probably the color prediction on the small tab on the side of the box. my complaint is, it's hard to open the box. they put this fragmented part on the side that you have to rip to open the box and reveal the blush inside the special compartment, but... since it's hard to do so, i ended up ripping almost the whole box and it's ruined. please, maybe next time make it slide to get it out instead of having us to rip the side of the box. if you want to keep put it inside the special compartment, that is. anyway, the blush comes in a dark pink matte plastic tube. you can read the shade name at the bottom. if you ever saw sada lip product, then it has the same packaging as this one. the doe foot applicator is small but the perfect size to dab it on my cheek. it comes in 4,5 gram which i don't know, is it the usual size or too small since i forgot how much my flower beauty blush was. let's hope i can finish it.
the cheek pigment inside the box
the color: they have 5 shades to choose from. however, the first two shades are too light for my liking. they lean toward pastel color that i'm doubtful it will be suitable for all skin tones. i pick the sherry which is a mid tone pink but on the arm swatches, it looks a bit peachy as well. merlot and cava are the darker options, however, they are both warm tones. i don't find the mauvy or cool tone shade. anyway, it looks pretty bright straight from the tube, but after dabbing and blending it to my skin, it looks toned down and not as bright as it originally looks.
the doe foot applicator
the product: it's runnier than flower beauty liquid blush that i've used before. you have to be quick in blending it though as it sets into powdery finish and once it's set, it doesn't budge. i like blending this with my finger because i'm lazy to pull out a brush or sponge. but, i can use brush or sponge to blend it and it works well with everything. anyway, i just found out yesterday when i was taking pictures. i accidentally tilted the bottle and it spilled. yep, it spilled. so be careful not to hold the bottle upside down when it's opened.
arm swatch
the result: i'm glad that this looks okay on my skin as i'm afraid that it will look too peachy on my skin. and it sets into powdery velvety finish so you don't necessarily need to set it with powder or powder blush on top, but you could if you want to. anyway, it transfers into my mask, but i'm not using any setting spray, so if you want to make it long lasting and transfer-proof, then maybe you should use setting spray on top of everything.
arm swatch - blended
how it looks like on my cheek
honestly, i like the formula. however, i do hope they add more shade selection and toward a cool tone one or maybe a bright red one. anyway, price wise it's quite affordable and it was on sale when i bought it. however, the availability is not that good. you can buy them straight from their official marketplace and from sociolla, but some shades are sold out already. i won't decide anything regarding this blush, but i'm happy with my purchase. 
yes, i'm on makeup buying streak because i finally ditched my expired makeup. and when i did my purchase carefully, i realized that i never bother to bring my eyeshadow palette whenever i go travelling. so i decided to buy another eyeshadow stick at first. but there's no affordable options that i like. but then i found this liquid eyeshadow from allglows and i'm hooked. so i decided to buy two of them, one matte (which is haze and you can read it here), and the other one is the shimmer one in dawn which i will talk about here.
the packaging
this is the description from their official tokopedia store: allglows shimmer lid pigment is a creamy liquid eyeshadow that provides intense-color that can be beautifully blended by fingers. it contains mineral powder to absorb excess oil on lids to provide all day long staying power and waterproof. non-tacky and smudge-proof with subtle shimmer finish.
dawn is rich champagne.
left: shade name on the box
right: description and ingredients list at the back
the packaging: the box is the same as the liquid blush, which is hard to open so i ended up tearing it all apart just to get the tube out. so yeah, please change the box. anyway, the packaging of the new liquid eyeshadow is the same as the liquid blush one, except the color. this one is light peach while the liquid blush one is darker pink. the material is exactly the same, feels a bit rubbery on my touch. there's the shade name at the bottom. it comes in 5,6 g which is much more than the old packaging one. the doe foot is also similar to the cheek pigment one, similar to lipgloss doe foot applicator.
the lid pigment tube
the color: there are 6 new shades that came out on their second release, probably already in new packaging. there are cloud, dawn, rust, dusk, soil, sunset. soil and cloud are mattes, but the rest are shimmers. i picked dawn which is a rich champagne. it's pretty neutral shade for shimmer shade that it's good to be paired with other shades.
doe foot applicator
the product: it's a liquid eyeshadow and it's quite pigmented. a little goes a long the way. the consistency is just right. it's runny enough so it's easy to spread around but not too runny that it goes dripping from the wand. i can use my finger to tap it and blend it or use my brush and the result will be the same.
arm swatches: swipe boldly and blended
(the ones on the right is haze)
the result: just like the matte one, it blends easily. the shimmer is not overly dramatic so it's perfect for daily. once it's dried, it sets and doesn't budge. i haven't tested it yet, but they said that it's waterproof (update: i've tried the waterproof test and you really have to let it dry for it to be totally smudgeproof). as for longevity, i can't say for sure, but i've put it on my eyes for around 3 hours or so under hot days and it didn't budge. 
waterproof testing: it won't budge after it's set
but if you don't let it dry first, it will smudge
yeah, i'm very happy with my purchase and i'll bring it when i'm travelling. i do hope that i can finish it as it's a waste to let it expired before finishing it. price wise, it's affordable since i bought it on sale and i think this shade is suitable for all skin tone. i would repurchase this if i ever finish it. price wise, they're on sale so it's affordable. however, aside form their official marketplaces and sociolla, i don't see them anywhere else. 
i'm in a phase where i like one shade eye shadow, especially when i'm travelling. i don't bother bringing eye brushes with me, especially since i'm travelling with 3 kids. i have to do my makeup quickly. i used to have stick eyeshadows but they were all expired, and the stick eyeshadows available here are the laura mercier one which are pricey. i rarely used up an eyeshadow stick, so no thank you. then i stumbled across allglows and their lid pigment interest me. so i bought two, one matte and one shimmer. actually i was torn between haze or woodrose, but i was afraid that woodrose would appear too mauvey and might not cater all my outfit, so i pick haze instead.

this is the description from their official tokopedia page: allglows lid pigment is a creamy matte liquid eyeshadow that provides intense color that can be beautifully blended by fingers. it contains mineral powder to absorb excess oil on lids to provide all day long staying power and waterproof.
haze is pale mauve brown.
the packaging
description on the box
the packaging: somehow, the matte ones still in their old packaging, but i'm not complaining. the old packaging comes in a transparent plastic box with description at the back and the shade name on top of the box. the liquid eyeshadow comes in a transparent acrylic tube with black plastic cap. it has bath box name printed on one side, and then allglows lid pigment on the other side. shade name label at the bottom. if you didn't know, allglows is the sister brand or bathbox and bloomka. that's why it has bathbox name printed on the body. the wand is similar to lipgloss wand only shorter but the doe foot is flatter and very bendable. it comes in 2 g, which is less than the newer one. i don't know whether it's the net weight or with the packaging as well. let's hope i can finish this one as well since it's not that much. 
shade name on top
the lid pigment
the color: for the matte finish, there are 5 shades to choose from, sand, woodrose, haze, slit, canyon. mins is haze which is mauve brown. you can see the hint of mauve but not as mauvey as the woodrose. 
doe foot applicator
the product: this is a liquid eyeshadow so it's exactly what it is. it's runny enough to spread around, but not too runny that it's dripping from the wand. this is very pigmented so one tiny dot is enough for my whole lid. i can use brush or finger to spread it around. 
arm swatch
the result: once it's set, it turns powdery and doesn't budge. it's waterproof as well, so rest assure that your makeup won't budge. the colors turn out okay for daily for me so i'm glad i pick this one. though if i can be picky, i actually eyed the sand more as daily color, but haze works okay for me for now. i don't know how long this one lasts, but i used this during my son's graduation photoshoot and it was quite hot, but the eyeshadow stays put.  
waterproof testing: once it's set, it won't budge
but if you didn't let it dry (like the one on the left), it will smudge
how it looks like on my lid
totally like this one. will bring this with me while travelling since i'm lazy to pack eyeshadow brush. plus it's quicker to just use one shade for my whole lid. let's hope this time i can finish it since i don't want to waste product before its expiry date. price wise, it's affordable. i just wish they expand the color selection. some is out of stock, but probably they will restock it in new packaging, but who knows? if you can get it, get it while it's still available. 
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