Hello everyone. Today I'm coming with a slightly different post which is my beauty wishlist. Wondering why? Well, I thought it was quite intriguing to reward myself especially after my birthday lol. It's been a while since I splurge on makeup too so yeah perhaps this is the right time to stock on new things. *lame excuses*
This little baby had been raved by many people by its amazing oil control. Even my friend had proved it and totally love it. So this is a must buy on my list. *waiting for another sale*
BB Cushion trend is still around. I had to admit it is very convenient to have one in your makeup pouch. My fellow beauty blogger friends also told me how good it is on them and they even had repurchased again! I am not a big fan of dewy look but it looks seriously promising <3
I was telling my blogger friend, Vheii, how dry my skin lately, especially around cheeks area (I have combination skin). She was kindly tell me about this product and let me scoop some of her Laneige Water Sleeping Pack. It works like magic! Seriously. Anyone with dry skin problems should try this out. Definitely will buy after this.
If you read throughout my blog, I rarely use foundation but BB Cream in most of occasion. I don't know what get into me lately but I was thinking about having a good foundation in my stash. I don't wear makeup for whole day even if I do, BB Cream will be enough even they will be completely faded by the end of the day. But I found there are several condition where I need my makeup to last long all day. Therefore my pick goes to Shu Uemura Lightbulb Foundation. It is said the foundation is pretty lightweight and comes with dewy look. I don't really mind with the dewy look since I can always set it with powder.
This one came from my old wishlist. Apparently, I haven't had a chance to buy it since I still have my old contour powder and it still works perfectly fine. I just dropped my contour powder some time ago and I guess I need to stock on a new one. Another reason is because they had provided a highlighter inside the kit. I was quite tempted to try on strobing makeup too.
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It is pretty much all but I guess if I dig in further I will come up with more thing so for now I will end up it here. I am a pretty bothersome buyer lol so I will make sure to do a proper research before I buy something. I used to search things on various sites and blogs. I hate to admit that all the information that you need is out there but it's kinda hard to sort the useful things for you. For example, when I find a foundation swatch or review, I need to make sure that the author had a similar skintone with me. It is very troublesome especially if most of the reviewers aren't Asian since the skintone difference are very obvious.
If you properly read from my list above, Female Daily has added a new feature on their site which is an archive of review from their forum members. It concluded a lot of review under different categories. You can also easily sort it from your skintone or skin type. It is pretty easy in doing research so I think you can try it out when you're looking for a review. In the same time, you can also write a reviews about product that you'll love.
Is there any thing that you like from my wishlist? Please do tell me in the comment section.
Hello everyone! Hope you're having a good day and I'm coming with long awaited post about my trip with Garnier which I had mentioned previously.
According to the schedule, we were told to gather at the meeting point at 5 a.m and after all the preparation was complete, we're heading to Bandung on 6 a.m. Being such a night owl lately, I feel kinda refreshed to see the sunrise and asked myself 'where have you been girl?'
I'm glad there aren't any bad traffic in highway so we arrived at Padma Hotel around 09.30 a.m. The first thing that come to my mind and perhaps everybody else too is the scenery. We could see the beautiful scenery from the lobby. I've heard about this hotel before from my friends and no doubt it is a great option if you're going for a short escape with your beloved.
The architecture is pretty unique since the lobby is on the top floor while all the rooms are located below. Another interesting fact is they put on the floor number in the opposite. The lower you're going, the higher the number is.
They have a really nice pool in here! I wish I could give it a try.
Pardon my sleepy face hahaha I couldn't sleep earlier on the night before so these dark circles are voluntarily showing up to tell you the truth.
After enjoying the great view, we had our breakfast and a light talk with other bloggers. The hotel provides a wide range of dishes varied from Indonesian to Western which is pretty nice since I see there are plenty of foreign visitors in here.
Going back to our workshop. After a decent breakfast time, we're directed in a room where the workshop will be held. You will probably never imagine how the room are arranged.
Bean bag? Seriously? I thought we're probably going to do the workshop in a bossy meeting room with table and chair facing each other hahahaha. Garnier Team put a big effort in making this workshop fun!
After a long-tiring journey from Jakarta, I feel it is very comfortable to follow the workshop in such relaxing and comfortable environment like this. I bet I am not the only one who think that way. ;) See how everyone enjoyed their time in this room?
As usual a mandatory group photo before the workshop officially begin.
First of all, Garnier Team greet all the bloggers nicely and share their opinion through the workshop. Garnier shares an interesting story behind their concept which inspires us to be innovative in many ways. That's pretty much describe how they are very keen into the vlogging world and tried to level up our blogging experience to the next level which is vlogging.
A little break for lunch after the first session before heading to the next one. I feel that I am well fed in this trip that I don't have to worry I will starve myself lol.
What I have for my lunch.
After finishing our lunch, we proceed to the next session. We were introduced to our lecturer, Mrs. Priskila Eirene. She reflects how passionate she is with her job (which is video editor) and make the whole session interesting with her outgoing personality.
Kila shares a lot of important things in creating youtube video, coming from how to take videos properly until the strategy in publishing our videos. If you're interested to know more about it, I will make another post about it since it's gonna be a long post if I write it here.
Along the workshop session, we were given a short time to do a trial. We learn how to shoot videos properly, how to manage a good angle, how to choose a good background, and many more. It is very exciting since our hotel have plenty of beautiful spots to shoot. After taking session, we continue to the editting session. Everybody started to busy with their own gadgets and try to do editing under Kila's direction.
I love this candid picture by Ochell. It perfectly captured how I usually work lol. I tend to be very ignorant and isolate myself from people when I dig into work.
When all the subjects have been delivered, we're finally getting our free time! Time to take a shower and a quick rest before dinner time. I came to my surprise when I open the door to my room and found this.
It is such a very thoughtful welcome gift from Garnier. They even put several equipment that can be very useful in taking videos such as mini tripod and detachable lens for smartphone. I am very impressed how Garnier managed everything for us, even to the smallest details.
I can tell that everyone are so excited with the workshop and they still use their free time to retake the videos or continue with editing. I believe we're all tired from a long trip but it is fun because we're doing what we love. :)
The surprise haven't ended since Garnier prepared an exclusive dinner for us.
Our exclusive dinner.
I swear this is my favorite dessert ever! The ultimate choco lava cake with vanilla ice cream and crumbles. It tasted so good that I will definitely come back for it.
I finished my video pretty late around 2 a.m. before heading to my bed. Earlier in the morning, I was once again fascinated by the beautiful view and serene ambience from my room. I feel kinda sleepy to be honest but I need to get ready for the morning yoga.
Such a very peaceful place and a perfect environment to do yoga. This is my very first time doing yoga. Our yoga instructor, Mr. Fey, has a very great flexibility since he can do any pose without difficulties.
Ended up with a bit of sore hahahaha I guess I need to work out a little bit from now on. After yoga session, we have our breakfast and get ready to pack our things for checkout. I feel that two days is way too short for this workshop and still want to stay for another day.
For the last time, we were still managed to take a lot of group photo before leaving our beautiful hotel. Take a lot of picture with another bloggers and it have been an amazing journey for me since I met with new bloggers and had acknowledged many things through this workshop.
After checkout, we continue our journey to Miss Bee Providore for lunch. It is such a very lovely place with a unique architecture. This restaurant are divided into two different area, first one is the glass house and and the other one is fairy tale hut kinda look.
They prepared a lovely arrangement in our dining room and the room were full of white and yellow roses.
They even have these little furry companion outside and they are so cute. <3
I was way too busy looking at these bunnies when one of the staff was looking for me because they said they are going to announce the vlogging workshop winner. Okay ._. I don't know since no one told me not to go anywhere hahaha.
And surprise! I am one of the winner!
Later on, I discovered that I was gone missing when they were announcing me as the winner, that's why the staff is looking for me. This kind of thing are not my first and I wonder why it keeps happening.
After winner announcement, we are pleased to enjoy our lunch which are very delicious. <3
My meal is pretty insta-genic, don't you agree? Okay it is just a little lie, this is not mine, I took a picture of Ochell's meal since hers looks more appetizing than mine although we had the same meal.
Another amazing dessert that I discovered from this trip. It has a very strong rhum flavor and a slight bitter taste that goes along well with the vanilla ice cream.
Another shots with new blogger friends ^.^
In case if you're wondering about my video, you can watch it through clicking the video below. I did a little adjustment from the original version since I am keen on tiny little things that I missed and I thought it would be easier for you to watch.
The whole trip is amazingly fun and expand my videography knowledge further. I am pretty excited to create videos again, perhaps if you guys have any idea or request, you are most welcomed to leave comments below. You can also check my previous video on my youtube channel here.
When you do good about yourself, then you will do good to society.
I'm currently on a long holiday and internet connection is limited so I will probably update more when I'm back. You can see more updates by following my social media account or simply drop any question through my ask.fm through the link below.
The first time I was introduced into the makeup artistry and beauty industry, I was overwhelmed by a lot of things. There are a lot of things I need to understand. When I started to learn about make-up, I don't know the benefits of primer, the importance of countouring, blending, and tons of other make-up techniques. I thought it was normal since it is not my expertise and I only need more practice.
The more I learn about it, the more time I spent to put on my make-up. I'm worry if I didn't do my makeup neatly. There are times I feel kinda frustrated when I didn't get things right or tired when I need to do A-Z thing only to go out with friends.
In graphic design world where I am working on, designers are advised to learn from tons of inspiration in order to deepen their taste and imagination. There are no absolute boundaries about it. There are no guidance about what's good or bad. From what I had experienced, what I usually do is simply take things that I could use and keep the others that I don't need for the other time as a reference.
I think the same rules is applied in my beauty routine. Honestly, I enjoyed learning about the new techniques and trends but in the end I was the one who decide about what kind of look I would like to pull out on myself.
It is fine to go out without your makeup on.
It is fine to draw an imperfection eyeliner.
It is fine to wear no lipstick.
It is fine to leave your brows as how it is.
It is fine to have red hair.
It is fine to have a messy buns.
There are nothing wrong with a heavy smokey eyes or red lips, but I would prefer to wear them on occasional events such as wedding party. There are nothing wrong with no makeup look because I want things to be simple for my daily routine.
The same thing goes for how I love dressed in pastel color and flower pattern when I'm feeling kinda sweet or the boyish kinda look when I go out with the boys. I love how I define myself in various way and I am proud of it.
I have my own preference when it comes to how I describe myself. If there's anyone who talk unpleasantly about how you do things, just take it as a good critics. We will not get hurt from learning though.
Last but not least, have your own confidence shine through whatever you put on the outside and be yourself :)
Happy birthday to the one of inspiring female network that I'd ever known. I feel like I had learn and grown so much since the first time I joined into the community.
As promised before, I come back with a complete review of Garnier latest product, Light Complete White Speed. Had been using them for a week and it's finally to see how does it works on me ;) Let's go on to the review.
Light Complete White Speed is an improved brightening skincare series from Garnier. It is infused with White Speed Serum that could help to brighten our complexion in a week. I was given the basic skincare sets which consist of the facial wash, serum, day cream, and night cream.
1. GARNIER MULTI ACTION BRIGHTENING SCRUB
I was mistakenly guess this product as a scrub in the first glance. However, this is a facial foam with soft microbeads that could help exfoliate your dead skin cells. The beads are pretty tiny and very gentle so no worries about any rash towards your skin by regular usage.
It is packed in a plastic tube with a flip cap. This facial wash is also infused with pure lemon essence which is good for brightening your skin.
The texture itself is quite creamy and easily lathered into a lot of foam. It also has a nice refreshing lemon scent and a slight scent of tea leaves (for me). The microbeads were also doing a great job since it could help to do a deeper cleansing and cleanse all the impurities.
Light Complete series bring out two different type of day moisturizer. The first one is 12-shine free serum cream which is literally more suitable for oily skin type.
It is enriched with the new White Speed Serum, Pure Lemoon Essence, and the UVA and UVB Filters.
It looks thick from the picture above but it will dissolve quickly into your skin leaving a nice matte finish on your skin. It is suprisingly light and not sticky at all. You only need a small amount of the cream for the entire face. It is very recommended for people with oily skin. As for the oil control, it does a pretty good job for aroung 4-6 hours before my T-Zone gets oily. It works well as a nice base before putting on your makeup too.
3. GARNIER LIGHT COMPLETE EXTRA UV PROTECTION DAY CREAM
This day cream is another type of moisturizer in a richer version which is more suitable for dry skin and has extra UV protection with SPF 19 PA ++.
Unlike the previous serum cream, this day cream is packed inside a sturdy glass jar which is pretty heavy. You can use a cottonbud to take out the products (for hygiene) or simply put the cream into a smaller container for daily usage.
The texture itself is thick and once I applied it I could feel it contains a lot of moisturizing properties. It is perfect for dry skin or during cold-dry season. As I have a combination skin, I sometimes mix these two moisturizers depending on my skin needs. I usually put the shine free serum cream on my T-Zone and forehead area which tends to be oily, and put the day cream lightly afterwards.
4. GARNIER LIGHT COMPLETE NIGHT RESTORE CREAM
The last item in the whole skincare range is the Light Complete Night Restore Cream. Besides Pure Lemon Essence, it also contains Natural Peeling Fruit Extract and vitamin C which could help to brighten our skin during our bed time. As you might heard, bed time is one of important phase for skin since our body is doing self-recovery so it is very important to provide the nutrients for our skin before going to sleep.
It comes in a similar jar with the day cream but it can be differentiated since it is marked with a slight of blue lines. Well I admit that I still mistaken the night and day cream since their packaging looks pretty similar lol.
The texture is very creamy and moisturizing. I apply this cream after finished with my night cleansing routine. It helps a lot to lock the moisture in my skin. I sleep in air-conditioned room so my skin are usually pretty dry in the next morning if I didn't put any moisturizers or sleeping packs.
RESULTS
I see a noticeable improvement on my light acne scars as it has reduced quite a lot as for the brightening effect I haven't seen much of it since my skin are rarely exposed to the sun nowadays. The whole skincare range also have a nice and mild scent which could help you to feel relaxed.
As for the best part, it didn't break out on my acne-prone skin ^.^ Most of whitening or brightening skincare products breaks me out like hell but this one didn't. Moreover, it does help to calm down few of my acnes though and helps my skin to recover faster.
How is it? I am so far very impressed with Garnier Light Complete White Speed results and still continue using the products. If you're having a problem with dull and uneven skintone, why not give it a try by yourself then?
Let me know about your opinion about these products in the comment section below :D
