Now that Ramadan’s month is approaching soon, look no further to buy presents for friends, relatives or colleagues.
The Body Shop Indonesia launch their Ramadan Festival 2016 last Friday, with choices of makeup trends, gifts choices and donation.
Since 2012, The Body Shop Indonesia has been launching different gifts collection for Ramadan. And this year, to celebrate Ramadan 2016, their theme is “Give A Heartful Gift”. Packed in Ramadan’s theme tin and card boxes, there are choices from bath and body care to fragrance with variable prices, start from IDR 129.000 to IDR 1.109.000.
At the event, they also displayed quite a lot of skincare array, specifically their Drops of Youth and Oils of Life line.
As skin might get drier and look dull during fasting on Ramadan’s month, our skin needs extra caring and hydration. And these two lines from The Body Shop can help tackle those problems.
Oh, by the way, they’ll launch new products soon from their Drops of Youth line.
I (super) love the new bottle packaging.
I believe their skincare line gets growing, a very good sign that we now have much more alternatives to take care of our skin, especially during fasting month, when skin needs it most.
Introducing: ESTĒE LAUDER Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Energy Eye Creme.
Yup, the never ending search for the fountain of youth when it comes to skin care…particularly for us, women. No worries, there’s hope for aging skin around the eyes, as we all might be aware that the delicate area around our eyes is one of the first places to show visible signs of aging.
And what a luxurious way to transform eye area skin with this eye creme. It’s infused with Black Diamond Truffle Extract, claimed to lifts, firms, re-energizes, sculpts and brightens the look of the eye area. FYI, black diamond truffle is one of nature’s rarest treasures that’s transformed through a certain process into a pure and precious extract with 10,000 hours in the making.
It comes with the rotating applicator made of a cooling golden alloy. What an indulging way to treat the eye area! Like a massage wand, use the flat end of this applicator to apply a pearl-sized amount to the eye area, and gently tap with ring fingers as it absorbs. Then, hold the wand vertically, sweep the rotating tip from the inner corner under the eye to the temple. This massaging motion claimed to help increase microcirculation. Don’t forget to clean this after each use. Keep it hygienic, people!
Hey dolls! Sorry for no blog post lately, as I’ve been busy with my day job. But I’m back!!! This time, I’m going to inform you about the latest products from MAYBELLINE NEW YORK.
Imagine how happy I was, came back from work one night, and found this bright pink kit on my mail.
So, what’s inside?
Four latest products from Maybelline New York, SUPER BB CUSHION, MAGNUM BARBIE MASCARA, THE BLUSHED NUDES AND VIVID MATTE LIQUID LIPSTICK.
Also in the kit, a little book showcasing two looks of DOLL IT UP (created by Ryan Ogilvy, official makeup artist for Maybelline New York Indonesia), featuring two Indonesian superstars, Pevita Pearce and Velove Veloxia. Yes, both of them are Maybelline New York Indonesia’s brand ambassador. Ryan created Sassy Doll look for Pevita and Sweet Doll look for Velove which remind me a lot of Barbie’s makeup. Lots of pink ahead, dolls!
I just opened the box, so I haven’t got the chance to review them yet, but I will soon. Meanwhile, here are some product infos from their release.
BB CUSHION: Wow, do Koreans influenced us all. Maybelline claimed that this will cover pores perfectly and give semi-dewy finish look.
THE BLUSHED NUDES: The 12 shades of eyeshadows look prettier in real life. I believe this will bring out the feminine side in me (LOL).
MAGNUM BARBIE MASCARA: This supposed to make our lashes look Barbie like, with its’ special brush and texture.
VIVID MATTE LIQUID LIPSTICK: There are actually 10 shades available and I’m pretty sure that I’m going to love them. Hello, they are matte and liquid. What else can I ask for?
SHISEIDO WHITE LUCENT features SAKURAResist Technology to help skin become resistant to dark spot appearance.
Earlier this week, I was invited to the launch with fellow bloggers. These are the revamped version of their previous WHITE LUCENT range. New packaging (more bright pink than the previous ones) and of course, new formula. The latest brightening technology PROApproachx2 will target spots with laser speed and resist the appearance of spots over time. Yes, we can call them ‘Double Brightening’.
There are 4 products in this new range: MICROTARGETING SPOT CORRECTOR (serum). LUMINIZING SURGE (emulsion), MULTIBRIGHT NIGHT CREAM & LUMINIZING INFUSER (Essence Lotion).
I believe their textures are more lighter than the previous series, and let me tell you, the sakura scent is incredible. I do prefer more lighter and soft scent for my skincare products, so from the scent alone, these already win my heart. Plus, their claim to lighten existing dark spots & prevent them from making any reappearances in the future, made me super excited to review more about these new products. Stay tune for the review.
Meanwhile, enjoy the photos of their lovely decor at the launch event.
Introducing the latest cushion compact from SULWHASOO, PERFECTING CUSHION BRIGHTENING.
I was invited to the launch with fellow bloggers at their counter on Seibu, Grand Indonesia, Jakarta. I was a big fan of Sulwhasoo’s previous cushion compact, PERFECTING CUSHION, and I’m sure I’m going to love the new version because: it’s more brightening and more matte! They claimed that PERFECTING CUSHION BRIGHTENING with magnolia extract and Pearlescent Complex will left our skin bright and luminous for up to 12 hours. And rather than regular water, they used Sulwhasoo’s own purifying water blend with skin-clarifying licorice extract to keep skin hydrated, too.
Wait….are you familiar with Cushion Compact in general? Well, if you’re still in CC cream or BB cream (helloooooo), now is the time to move on to this genius product. It is liquid foundation but soaked in cushion like pillow. The cushion allows uniquely weightless and buildable coverage, perfect for that flawless (read: Korean) makeup look. And unlike general traditional foundation, cushion won’t crease nor cake because the texture is super light. Let’s just say: it’s more breathable.
At the event, I met Woori Han, Sulwhasoo’s Makeup Artist from Korea. I swear, her skin was so flawless, and when I asked her how many steps she did everyday for her skincare routine, she answered 8. I wouldn’t mind those 8 steps just to get skin like hers.
Woori also shared her tips at the event, on how to apply Perfecting Cushion Brightening Correctly. TAP! Yes, tapping with the puff provided in the packaging (not sliding) will deliver that flawless complexion you always wish for. And she also shared how to highlight with lighter shade of cushion, using the W technique. Apply lighter shade shaped into a letter W just below the eyes. She also shared the L technique to apply blush. Apply blush shaped into a letter L just below the highlight. I’m so gonna try her techniques.
She recommends to use Sulwhasoo Luminature Essential Finisher before applying Perfecting Cushion Brightening to make it last longer.
She also carried some of the latest Sulwhasoo’s products which will be available here in Indonesia by June 2016. Blushes & lipsticks! Yeay! Can’t wait!
This week VOV Indonesia sent me these VOV SUPER FITTING LIPQUID to try.
FYI, VOV is a cosmetic brand from South Korea since 1981 and owned by LG Household & Healthcare Korea. Available in Indonesia since 2004, their latest concept is “Girly and Modern Chic”.
And of course, that very concept was truly represented on their products. Just take a look at these lipsticks they sent me!
Priced at IDR240K each, don’t get fooled by the packaging. They might look like ordinary lipstick, but when twisted to open, voila!
(From Left to Right: Orange Scene, Sweet Rich Pink, Signature Red)
They are liquid lipstick. Well actually VOV Super Fitting Lipquid is a combination between lipstick, lip tint and lip stain altogether. Different from other liquid lipsticks that I’ve tried which basically matte or suede in texture, it’s more light and watery. But no worries, it wasn’t runny at all. In fact, I was surprised by the highly pigmented color, even though I just swiped once.
I used ‘Sweet RIch Pink” for the pic above, and I like how it felt really comfortable on the lips. The applicator also made it easier to apply. I decided to pull on the full lips, though I eager to try the lipstick to create Ombre Lips which they recommended on the press release. Stay tune for the Ombre Lips look!
VOV Super Fitting Lipquid is now available in 10 colors, which you can get on their counters, in SOGO Kelapa Gading Mall, SOGO Kota Kasablanka, MATAHARI Supermall Karawaci, METRO Plaza Senayan and many more. Visit their instagram @VOVMakeupID for more infos.
…. simply because you’re afraid of the shots and the after effect, you might want to consider these latest products from L’Oréal Paris, REVITALIFT FILLER [HA].
[HA] stands fro Hyaluronic Acid, the so-called superstar ingredient that we actually have in our skin. [HA] has the ability to retain moisture, and very important with regard to aging. What’s more: [HA] also provides antioxidant defense against free-radical damage. Sadly, [HA] will decrease drastically once we hit 30. That’s why adding [HA] to our skincare routine, especially for women above 30 years old is highly recommended. Some opt for injections, which apparently gave instant result but we have to repeat every 6 months (not to mention that it will cost you a lot and gave bruises for some), or for safer options, apply [HA] topically.
Earlier this week, me and fellow bloggers were invited to the launch of L’Oréal Paris REVITALIFT FILLER [HA] with two products in the line: Revolumizing Cushion Cream & Micro Volumizing Essence.
At the event, they provide skin diagnosis, which you can do in L’Oréal Paris counters in department stores.
Well, turned out I need more hydration, even though I always felt that I applied enough moisturizer every day. As we age, our skin might not get drier per se, but they’ll definitely need more moisture. And [HA] is just the perfect ingredient for mature skin to bring back those plumpness, hydration and firm skin.
Inspired by filler injections, they even created the Micro Volumizing Essence packaging to look like one. I’m impressed with the pump action packaging which allow us to distribute the right amount of product for each application. Specifically, the essence contains of 1000 mg of Pure Hyaluronic Acid, so imagine how powerful that can be! Both of them look really luxurious in terms of packaging and scent. As for the cream, it’s very smooth and kind of velvety, which left skin super soft & felt hydrated properly. I’ll check back after a month of trial.
…. you might love this latest fragrance from LES PARFUMS DE ROSINE, BALLERINA NO 3.
Just look at that black everything! Black matte flacon and that black tulle! So I’ve been told that it’s hard to find tulle fabrics in Paris? Seriously?
Why number 3? This is the follow-up to the previous Ballerina No 1 and 2. If you missed my post about them, click here.
In my earlier post, I mentioned about Black Swan and guess what? Actually, Ballerina No 3 was inspired by Black Swan. In the press release about this fragrance, Ballerina No 3 noted as a perfume with double personality, just like the character in Swan Lake Ballet. At first, it was delicate, soft and cheering…but then it turned to voluptuous, powerful & captivating.
Invented by Delphine Lebeau, Ballerina No 3 sort of reveals the most secrete & dark part of the ballerina. Warning you: this ain’t no sweet ballerina with pink tutus.
Head notes: fuchsia flowers, rose buds, black pepper & pink pepper Heart notes: black rose & violet leaves Base notes: sandalwood, oud, cashmeran, caramelized vanilla, cedar wood, patchouli and amber.
Amber note made this women fragrance super long lasting, and based on the notes above, Ballerina No 3 can be categorised as a Woody Floral Musk Fragrance. Available in 50ml and 100ml EDP, I can say this fragrance is very feminine yet powerful. So fierce at its’ own, I feel guilty if I don’t wear my black attire with this fragrance.
Congratulations IOMA Indonesia for their newly opened counter in Sogo Plaza Senayan, Jakarta.
It’s IOMA’s 9th counter in Indonesia, and earlier this month I was invited to check out the counter. And of course, I wouldn’t missed the opportunity to redo my skin check.
I did my skin check with IOMA before, just in case you missed my previous post, click here. It’s recommended to do skin check on monthly basis, so we’ll know our current skin condition.
That’s IOMA Sphere 2. A very clever machine that can detect our skin’s imperfection which most often invisible to the naked eye.
So how’s my skin report card?
Well, even though I believe I applied moisturiser religiously, my skin still need more hydration. Bacterial activities is also high and I was faced with clogged pores and dead skin cells. Fortunately I do have some good points as well, such as no sagging skin (yeay!), less wrinkles and dark circles (yeay again!).
The whole diagnosis will only take less than two minutes, and we can even compare our condition (if like me, you already tried IOMA skin check before). Yes, they kept the record, just like doctor.
IOMA Sphere 2 will also suggest what combination of their products that we should use, according to our skin report card. That’s what I like about IOMA, they have a bespoke day & night product that exactly made to fit our skin needs.
Eight active serums will be mixed in front of our very eyes by the therapist, and one pump every morning and night is enough. Very practical for busy woman like myself.
Another cool product from IOMA is IOMA YOUTH BOOSTER. So advanced, we can check our hydration level, anytime, anywhere with this product. Not your ordinary anti-aging skin care, this can be use to check our skin’s hydration. The lid is actually a sensor to place on cheek for two seconds until the red light lit up. I was given this product, and will review them soon, so stay tune to find out more about this unique skin care product.
As a firm believer of that quotes and as a person who literally dressed in monochrome almost every single day, I’m still a girl who believe in the power of pink. I do have a pink bag and of course, pink lipsticks.
Earlier this week, me and fellow bloggers were invited by L’Oréal Paris Indonesia for the launch of their latest lipstick collection, COLOR RICHE LA VIE EN ROSE. At the same event, they also introduced their latest Brand Ambassador, Maudy Ayunda. At only 21 years old, she scored one of her dreams to become L’Oréal Paris Brand Ambassador.
This year, L’Oréal Paris will focus on makeup, other than skincare or haircare and they’ll name it MAKEUP DESIGNER. It’s great to know that they will make this brand accessible to customers, not professional makeup artist. Yup, they will encourage normal people like us to be our own makeup designer, because we know our face better than everyone else.
Sharing you the pics from the event.
Me and Maudy dressed up like Parisians.
They pinkified the venue.
Back to the lipstick collection….here in Indonesia, they only bring 6 out of 12 shades. They chose only the pink that most suitable for Indonesians skin tone, so the pinks won’t be too pale on our mostly yellowish skin tone. And these 6 shades were inspired by L’Oréal Paris Ambassadors, Blake Lively, Eva Longoria, Liya Kebede, Jennifer Lopez, Doutzen Kroes and Aishwarya Rai.
Last but not least, the swatch!
From left to right: Jlo (Rose Lotus), Eva (Nymphea), Doutzen (Camelia), Aishwarya (Iris), Liya (Fuchsia) and Blake (Primrose).
Matte finish with no dry feeling. That’s what I thought about these lovely pink shades. Unlike some matte finish lipstick, these felt velvety when applied and didn’t give me that one dimensional flat look. By the end of the day, they won’t cracked. Like most lipstick, the shades might vary on different skin tone. So I really suggest to try them on yourself, instead of just judging from the swatch.
My favorite out of 6 shades? Eva Longoria’s Nymphea. Peachy pink with slightly yellow-ish pigment, perfect to complement my warm skin undertone. I believe it made my face look brighter when I wore it. Check my instagram @shintarosvita to see each swatch on my lips.
To find complete shades of L’Oréal Paris Color Riche LA VIE EN ROSE, (if you live in Jakarta), visit their counters at Matahari Department Store at Cilandak Town Square, Pejaten Village or Mall Taman Anggrek. Go find your perfect pink!
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