Drag Queen Make-Up Collaboration as Lady Autumn Crocus!

Hiya Dear Nitartstudio Guests~! 

I'm back with another Art Make-Up creation! *WOO-HOOOO!!!*

However... this time is quite different because guess what,

it's a Collaboration Make-Up Project with the other fella beauty bloggers!

Yay~! (\(^______^)/)

The theme of our make-up collab is "Drag Queen" mixed with dangerous poison in the world

(most of us chose beautiful but deadly poisonous flowers)

and oh, if you guys didn't know what "Drag Queen" is, here's the definition.

According to Wikipedia, Drag Queen is :

"A man who dresses, and often acts, with exaggerated feminity. There are many different possible purposes to drag, personal reasons for doing drag will differ for individual drag queens. It is often done for the purpose of self-expression, performing and entertaining, and can also be mainly important as a creative outlet, a means of self-exploration or a way to make cultural statements."

As for the deadly flower, i chose "Autumn Crocus"

"Autumn Crocus is one flower you don’t want to encounter on your next break. One of the most endangered plants in the world, Autumn Crocus is also the most poisonous. It contains colchicine, a drug used to treat gout. Unlike other toxins found in some flowers, colchicine has no antidote. Autumn Crocus poisoning leads to reduced blood pressure and cardiac arrest."

Without further due...

Here's my Art Make-Up Creation as "Lady Autumn Crocus" for the Collaboration :

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What do you think?

Any comments / constructive criticisms are welcomed so that my next Art make-up creation can be better! :D

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Don't forget to chck out my fella beauty bloggers make-up creation as well~! :)

Irene Widya as Lady Arsenic

Theresia Feegy as Lady Belladonna

Ellen Tan as Lady Daphne

Amanda Anindita as Lady Lily of the Valley

Thanks for visiting and have an awesome day!

See you soon dear beauty enthusisasts~

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~Nita Desilia Tannawi

Review : Blackberry & Raspberry Handmade Bar Soap by Moporie!

Hello dear Nitartstudio Guests~!

Have you ever tried a handmade bar soap before? Nope?

oh well... beware! you probably would want to after reading this post! :P

When i was a kid, i always used drugstore-commercial bar soap/commercial liquid soap (Zwitsal/Johnson's/Dettol/Lux/etc.) which you can afford easily at your nearest drugstore/convience store anytime. Some time later when i became a beauty blogger, i'm more aware of beauty products so i stopped using drugstore soaps and tried various brands (Kiehl's/The Body Shop/L'occitane/etc.). They do have better qualities, give better results and sensations to the skin as well (of course they have to! remembering they cost way more than the drugstore ones...^^")

The thing is, i don't like spending much for soaps, i prefer to spend more on makeup/skincare... then handmade bar soap comes into the rescue, it's definitely one of some available options to keep your skin healthy without ripping off your pocket, i'm gonna tell you why!

Why doesn't most of Commercial Drugstore Soap Bar good?

According to the infos i've gathered, most commercially produced bars contain synthetic lathering agents, artificial colors, and a slew of chemicals we can't even pronounce.

Much commercial soap is made using the cold process method.  However, instead of pouring the liquid into molds once it thickens, they add salt to the mixture.  The salt causes the liquid to curdle.  The curdled soap floats to the top and is skimmed off the liquid to put into molds.  The remaining liquid is mainly glycerin which is distilled and sold to pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies to make a profit.

By removing the glycerin from the soap, the bar soap is more like a detergent.  A detergent is a surfactant that helps water and oil to combine instead of separating.  This allows a surface to be cleaned with water even if the surface contains oil.  Skin contains oil which is removed when a detergent is used.  Therefore, commercial bar soap dries out the skin because it remove the skins natural oils that provide the body protection from weather, viruses, bacteria and other disease causing substances.

In order for commercial bar soap to provide more moisturizing than drying to the skin, other ingredients need to be added to the soap like lotion and cream.  Many commercial soap ads say “it won’t dry your skin” because they added moisturizers.  These additives also contain many harsh chemicals and chemical preservatives.


In conclusion, MOST of the manufacturers have removed a lot of the 'good stuff' that occurs in the soap making process, and replaced it with synthetic lathering agents and harsh chemicals. These plentiful detergent bars are bad for our skin.

What makes Handmade Bar Soap better than Commercial Ones?

When the soap bars are made from scratch, the glycerin remains in the soap, and the artisan can choose to add natural or artificial fats, oils, fragrances and colors to the final product. While the handmade soap may not last as long as the commercial soap, it doesn’t contain as many chemical preservatives or other harsh chemicals. These soap bars generally cost more than the detergent bars you'll find at drugstores but the difference is these soap bars are actually better for your skin.

Ok, let's moving on to the Blackberry & Raspberry Handmade Bar Soap~ (\(^_____^)/)

There's some amount of glitter on the top

The dreamy color and abstract-but-artistic pattern are pretty! *love love*

At first, i had some concerns regarding this product though...

What if this handmade soap performs no different than commercial soap bar?

What if this soap is as drying as commercial soap bar?

Price :

IDR 40.000 (around $4)

Ingredients :

Olive Oil, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Canola Oil, Custor Oil, Water, Glycerin, Fragrance, Colorants, Silk

Scent :

Lives up to its name, it smells really Berry-ish (which i personally like). The scent isn't as subtle as i thought it'd be.

Performance :

I thought it'd be needing some effort to lather this soap up but no, it actually lathers easily and glides on fine.

Moisturizing level :

OK. Not crazy moisturizing but not as drying as most of the commercial bar ones.

Side Effects :

As for me, it doesn't trigger anything bad to my skin~ :)

Recomended For :

Those who choose quality over quantity. Those with sensitive skin. Those who are looking for more natural and skin-friendly soap bars without harsh chemicals included.

Do Not Recommended For :

Those who don't want to spend a bit more on soap bars and already feel satisfied using the commercial soap bars.

Pros :

+ No harsh chemicals / preservatives

+ Skin-friendly (can be used for those with sensitive skin)

+ Lathers easily

+ Smells good

+ Pretty moisturizing compared to commercial bars

Cons :

- Cost more

- Doesn't last as long as commercial bars

Conclusion :

All in all, i think this product worth a try for its price because it performs better than commercial bar ones. You might want to consider getting it~ :D

You can get this particular product at MOPORIE :

Moporie Website

Moporie Facebook Page

Moporie Instagram

Moporie Twitter

Thanks for visiting dear beauty enthusiasts~!

Feel free to drop any comments

See you soon!! (^_____^)/)

~Nita Desilia Tannawi (@nitartstudio)

BCBGMAXAZRIA Eau De Perfume by Max Azria Review!

Hi dear Nitartstudio Guests~!

I'm back with a fragrance review :D

Have you ever heard of BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP before?

I bet most of you have! for those who haven't, here's some info :

"BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP is taking the world by storm. With critically acclaimed collections, a loyal elite following and a strong worldwide presence, this fashion powerhouse has evolved into one of the hottest names in the fashion industry today.

Founded in 1989, BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP is the lifetime vision of one man: Founder, Designer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Max Azria. After years of success designing women’s wear in Paris and Los Angeles, Azria decided to pursue his dream of launching a design house that spoke to the modern woman, and BCBGMAXAZRIA was born."

BCBG Max Azria Perfume by Max Azria

This is the first fragrance under the name of the fashion house, created by Givaudan perfumer Stephen Nilsen , and was launched in 2011.

(but only recently launched in Indonesia)

The perfume is a mixture of floral and fruity notes :

Top notes : Kir royal, Black Cherry, Wild Strawberry

Heart notes : Rose petals, Violet, Jasmine, Soft Muguet

Base : Mixture of Iris, Sandalwood, Musk

Packaging

Bottle

The iconic butterfly logo transforms into a blooming flower on the sculptural cap

This is how the cap looks like when it's turned upside down

First Impression

"Oh, the cap is sooo pretty!!! XD"

(prettier in real life compared to above photos, lol~)

The overall packaging is elegant and ladylike. The perfume itself smells very feminine, luxurious, girly and captivating.

Performance

The perfurmer, Stephen Nilsen, said they incorporated high quality ingredients that lasts a day without being heavy or thick, one of those ingredients is musk---it helps hold the fragrance on the skin but unlike the Jovan musk at drugstores, it's very soft.

… IT'S TRUE!!!

BCBGMAXAZRIA Perfume lasts for long hours without making your head dizzy of the heaviness, it's feels soft yet still smells pretty strong but not too overpowering, which is nice.

Pros :

+ Beautiful Bottle and Cap design

+ Smells very feminine yet luxurious

+ Lasts for long hours without being heavy

+ A little goes a long way

Cons :

- Pretty expensive

Recommended For :

This product is suitable for women who are looking for a perfume that screams timeless elegance, feminity, womanhood and romance.

Do Not Recommended For :

Fragrance is mostly about personal taste, therefore in my opinion, there's a big chance that women who are more into fresh, light, sporty scents would not enjoy this perfume.

BCBGMAXAZRIA Eau De Perfume is available in Fleur Bleue's counter in Matahari dept. store, Metro Pondok Indah, Metro Taman Anggrek and SOGO Alam Sutra, For more information, you can go to their Facebook Page HERE.

Thanks for visiting dear beauty enthusiasts~!

Feel free to drop any comments below

Take care and see you on my next post!

(\(^______^)/)

~ Nita Desilia Tannawi (@nitartstudio)

Gyunyu Shizen Gokochi Facial Cleansing Bar Soap in Green Tea by Cow Brand Review!

Hello guys!

i'm back with a skincare review~ :)

Do you love green tea? if yes, then you shouldn't miss this one out!

Have you ever heard of "Cow Brand"? 

"Cow Brand is a long seller brand in Japan with a history of over 100 years. Cow Style signifies daily life with peace of mind through Cow Brand products with the catch phrase "Life with Cow Brand Soap", and provides a lifestyle based on Japan quality (ease, safety, good quality) and Japan taste (material, scent, texture)."

When i first heard of this particular brand, i was pretty confused why on earth they named it as "Cow Brand" lol~ XD so i dug out a bit and found out that according to them :

"The Japanese culture has been synonymous with perseverance, humility and exemplary work ethos. For this reason, the Japanese believe in the old saying ‘Work as slow but at a steady pace as the cow’. This is where the origin of the Cow Brand philosophy comes from. To us, our cow symbol means more than just a trademark. The cow never moves backwards and will only march forward with great energy and perseverance. It is also gentle and docile, yet vibrant in nature – making it pleasant and likable to all. For all these reasons, we believe that the cow is a true reflection of our work philosophy. And with this philosophy in mind, we aim to continuously move forward and satisfy the ever-changing needs of our customers by delivering innovative, yet superior quality health and beauty products."

Cow Brand's product which i'm about to review right now is Gyunyu Shizen Gokochi Facial Cleansing Bar Soap in Green Tea.

There are 2 variants available : Charcoal and Green Tea

Packaging

There's nothing memorable about the packaging except it looks very Japanese.

Product

The foaming net is rolled with a piece of paper which contains information in Japanese which i could barely understand. However, at the back side there's an English sentence : "Made In China" lol i thought all of this soap parts are originally made and assembled in Japan~ XD

This is how it looks like after the rolled paper has been removed.

The soap itself is covered by a thin (almost see-through) paper. The size of the soap bar is regular like many others, as you can see at the pic above (with the palm of my hand as comparison).

Pretty Japanese words carving on top of the soap bar.

Easy steps for creating the foam just in case you guys are wondering~

After you have a generous amount of foam, then it's done! 

Color :

Dark Green. The color is too vivid for my liking since this is a skincare product with a direct touch to the face skin surface BUT having that said, i also believe Japanese beauty products are high quality, therefore they don't contain harmful ingredients (in this case, colorant).

Scent :

When i first opened and sniffed the soap bar, it was such a let down GAAAH~~~ :( because i didn't smell any Green Tea scent, which i found so confusing remembering almost all of my fella beauty bloggers told me how vibrant, delicious, nice the Green Tea scent is! >__<  if i had my eyes closed, i wouldn't have find out what scent it was since there's almost no scent whatsoever.

After wetting and lathering the soap however, there's a faint scent of Green Tea, then i realised the Green Tea scent kind of grew stronger everytime the soap is used, but yeah... as a big fan of Green Tea, i have to say the scent isn't anywhere near my expectation...

Does it really work as it claims?

1. Rich, creamy and bouncing lather.

 I'd say yes. The soap lathers up in such a short amount of time and really easy to produce nice, rich yet VERY SOFT foam which i like.

2. Removes dead cells and dirt of whitehead

I've been using it for a month and haven't see any improvement in these factors so i'd say no.

3. Makes one step brighter

I'd say no. This claim didn't work on me.

4. Makes clear complexion

Oh well... i can see my complexion is a TINY BIT clearer but nothing too significant / noticeable so i'd say no.

Recommended For :

This is a decent product for Green Tea scent lovers. Sniffing the calming scent of Green Tea while doing your facial wash will definitely make it more fun/put you in a better mood.

Do Not Recommended For : 

Those who want to see improvement/significant result of their skin. After using it for a month i decided to stop using this product.

Conclusion of Overall Performance :

I was excited to try this particular soap not only because of its Green Tea scent but also because most of my beauty blogger friends love this product. Oh well, i gotta say otherwise. I do not love this product simply because it doesn't work according to its claims and not even improve my skin towards betterment whatsoever. Having that said, this product might works for your skin though.

O.K, that's it for today!

Thanks a lot for visiting dear beauty enthusisasts~!

See you soon... (^____^)/)

~Nita Desilia Tannawi (@nitartstudio)

The Blue Shuriken Art Make-Up Creation for Shu Uemura "Find Your Ideal Glow" Event!

Hello Dear Nitartstudio Guests~!

Some of you has been asking why i'm no longer make Art/Creative/Fantasy make-up creations these days, well... Guess what !?

Today i'm back with another creation! YAY~!!! 

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I was invited by Shu Uemura for their make-up event "Find Your Ideal Glow" the beauty bloggers who have confirmed to attend the event were given 5 looks as guide and inspiration to be re-created (Avant-garde, Masquerade, Dancing Line, Sweet Fairies and Structural) when the event is on! needless to say i was excited because i could do my favorite style (Art/Creative/Fantasy make-up) at the event!!! XD

I chose the Masquerade look as my inspiration

The event which took place at Lotte Shopping Avenue, Jakarta. Indonesia on Friday, 18th April 2014, first started by a make-up demo from Shu Uemura Indonesia team

The make-up looked so flawless! <3

After the make-up demo has ended, all bloggers were allowed to begin the re-creation session!!!

14 beauty bloggers who came quickly tagged seats/spots which they found convinient and rushed grabbing Shu Uemura's make-up tools/pallettes/whatever products they needed to do their make-up creations at Shu's counter

... Do i really need to describe how chaotic it was? obviously not!

HAHA~ XD

The product which we must used in creating our looks was Calligraph:ink Liquid Eye Liner!

"Just as there are as many women as there are colors,
there are no limits to what you can create with a liner.
calligraph:ink is the perfect tool for you to reveal your inner artist:
it allows you to draw thin to thick lines, its intense black ensures great impact to your creations, and its long-lastingness will guarantee an unforgettable impression.
let us guide you through the secrets of our artists
to eye calligraphy made easy."

(Source : www.shuuemura.com)

For my make-up creation, i used my own interpretation of the given Masquerade look. The concept is combining Masquerade and Shuriken (traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally used for throwing, and sometimes stabbing or slashing. Source : Wikipedia)

I named this Art/Creative/Fantasy make-up creation as "青手裏剣" (The Blue Shuriken). Just in case you're wondering why i named it in Japanese, it's basically because Shu Uemura is a Japanese Brand. lol~

O.K enough with the explanation, here are some photos of my 青手裏剣 make-up creation :

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Hairstyle 1

Hairstyle 2

Hairstyle 3

Details of the Make-Up

Posing in front of the Shu's counter

Bonus Photos

BLOOPERS with my wicked fella beauty bloggers! lol~ :D

With Tia, Leonita, Jean and Feegy

Group Photo!

i haven't finished my make-up look while the others already did when this photo was taken huaaa~! >__<

so i just stood there awkwardly while covering my face... GAAHH~~

(Credit : Aldila's blog)

Although it was really chaotic, all in all the event was such a blast!!!

Thank you Shu Uemura Indonesia for having me! :)

Feel free to let me know what do you think of my creation by dropping a comment below, ok!

Take care dear beauty enthusiasts!

See you soon~ :D

~ Nita Desilia Tannawi (@nitartstudio)