SKINFOOD PEACH SAKE PORE SERUM REVIEW

Hi all... ^_^

I still remember the first time I've using a korean serum about almost two years ago, it's been a free sample from one of Etude House online store which I've purchased Etude House Sun BB Cream. It's a Skinfood Omija whitening serum. From the first try I feel that it was a great serum, because its really light and easy to absorb, and for most it wasn't caused acne or weird feels on my face. Then its a good one since I have sensitive skin.
Maybe thats the reason why I really wanted to try another product from Skinfood.

So, I've purchased Skinfood Peach Sake Pore Serum.

This serum was part of my May beauty haul. I've purchased it out of curiosity about how well its gonna work for my pores, because I've read so many compliments about it. Since I just want to know how its gonna be to my complicated-oily skin, so I bought only few samples first.

I took only one sample for a shot. I'm using the other.

 * Details :

Containing rice sake, peach extract rich in vitamins A and C, and silica powder, this soft essence minimizes shine and the appearance of pores.

* To Use :
After lotion, apply gently and cover face with hands, for deep absorption.

I love its scent. It smells like peach fruit though it last only for few seconds --I think--, but maybe people who didn't prefer scented skincare would avoid this. The scents is quite strong for a sensitive nose. I've read some reviews on makeup alley here http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=136155/Peach-Sake-Pore-Serum/Skinfood/.
Some good reviews for me, and I've proved it to be true. Yeah, it makes my skin less oilier. I don't have to blot my face for more than 8 hours. Yeiyyy!!!

The results in a week of using :

• No oil blot for more than 8 hours    
• Blackhead and whiteheads lessen
•  Better skin texture     

I've been using this for about three weeks now, and it shows great results. I'll see for further results.
But I still have a pore minimizer serum from OHUI line which I didn't used yet. I'll purchase some more and compared to this serum next time. 

MISSHA NEW PRODUCT

Hi all.... 

Happy Weekend (ノ◒▽◒)ノ 

Today I'll share some good news from koreadepart.com. What is it?

New products from Missha ...... Yippie...

Missha is one of my favorite Korean Brand. I have only Time Revolution First Treatment essence for now. I didn't like Missha BB cream so far, because it gaves grey cast that won't blend nicely on my warm skin tone.

But, nevertheles, I still love how they dupe some high branded cosmetics into an affordable one. Thats really great for someone with a low budget like me ヾ(･ω･*)ﾉ 

Here's the new product :

1. Missha Wrapping Coat Spray Mask (Aloe)

 Source : en.koreandepart.com
Prize : 9.32 USD
Volume : 100 mL
Main Ingredients : Aloe Vera

Product Description :

• Spray type of mask pack that you don’t need wash-off or peel-off. 

• 3 seconds mask pack that offers moisture mask effect instantly as soon as sprayed. 

• Creates moisture coating veil tightly to prevent dehydration and to offer enriched moisture.

• Transparent gel texture that won’t run down.  

How to use :
 
After your toner, spray 10cm away from the face about 8-10 times with eyes closed.

* After 3-5 minutes, liquid gets absorbed completely. No need additional washing off. 

Awww... I want it! ♪(┌・。・)┌ 
I really need it as my outing basic skincare, because I need to calm my sunburn skin after full activity under the sun rage. Hohoho... and it really saving my time and hygiene too, because it comes in a pump bottle.



2. Missha Signature Complexion Coordinating BB Cream (SPF43,PA＋++)[White／Clean Skin]
 

 Prize : 13.82  
Volume : 20 mL 
Major Ingredients :
Lotus water 30%, Skin Wrapping Powder, Light Scattering Powder, Glacier 7 kinds of extract (Giga white) 

Product description :
 

* White cream to brighten skin tone + Turn back to your natural color 3 color capsule

* CC Cream for clear and bright skin.

* 3 color capsule - While capsule breaks to give natural skin tone.

* Inner Complexion Coordinating System - Removes sebum for silky skin tone.

* Outer Complexion Coordinating System - Fix skin tone + Cover blemishes + Express silky skin

* Non- sticky natural glow.

* SPF43,PA+++

How to use :

1. Twist the top part following the arrow.

2. Pour small amount, apply gently.

Tip. White type, express clear and bright skin.

Yeah, finally Missha producing the infamous CC cream. But, surely, 13.82USD for 20mL ? Is this for real? Well, Missha is expensive related to their very fine quality. When it comes to compared to the infamous Chanel CC cream or Shangpree Line (about 58-60 USD here), I wonder how good Missha could hold against those.
 
 

3. Missha Super Aqua Ultra Waterful Gel Mist

A waterful gel mist? Woow... I wonder how it feels to our skin, because most of facial mist is a liquid or watery. So, what is this gel mist anyway? Hm... I'm really anxious about this.

 Prize : 13.82 USD (Ow.... as expensive as the new CC cream)
Volume : 100 mL
Ingredients : Fruits jelly complex (Rambutan, lychee, and starfruit), baobab tree extract, imperata cylindrica 
What is  really disturbing me is : if it is Rambutan, lychee and starfruit is the ingredients, why does they put mangosteen picture on the web? Weird

Product Description : 

* Creates moisturized, smooth and glowing skin like elastic jelly.

* Jelly liquid with full of moisture turns to water drops as soon as sprayed.

* Water drops adhere to skin to create moisturized hydration veil.  

*Lifts moisture holding power of skin to remain hydrated skin.  

* Protects moisture veil without running down or evaporated not to be dry.  

* Applies triple aqua system (triple moisture care system that pulls moisture and push irritation) 

There are three ways to use this facial mist : 

Step1．Aqua Lock：Protection veil of skin that prevents evaporation of moisture.

Step2．Aqua Sponge：Absorbs moisture and fills tightly.

Step3．Aqua Tank：Stores and vitalizes moisture energy. 

How to use :

Spray  20cm away with eyes closed and pat lightly for absorption.  

* Apply whenever you feel dryness or before and after your makeup.

So, which one is the best for you to try?
Hm... lets think about it ✿乂◕‿◕乂

MY DAILY SKINCARE ROUTINE : BASIC SKINCARE

Hello!! Meet me again ^_^

Today I'm gonna talk about my basic skincare routine. As you know from my previous post, I did 5-6 steps of skincare treatment. Sometimes I skipped 1 step to make it shorter but less important steps to do. Because sometimes I just too tired or too busy to do a complete steps.

For my night steps I do :

double cleansing ----> toner ----> first essence/starter----> serum ----> eye cream ----> moisturizer ----> vitamin E oil ----> 3 times a week I applied sleeping pack

Here are some skin care I use :

• Etude house lemon cleansing oil

or

my homemade cleansing liquid (made of no tears baby milk soap + olive oil + few drops of peppermint oils)

• Sulwhasoo Herb soap/ L'oreal whitening facial soap/ whoo spa cleansing bar

• Etude House Skin Malgeum smoother
• Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence
• Garnier eye roll
• Sulwhasoo Herbclinic
• BRTC Vitalzer C-10 ampoule
• The history of Whoo whitening essence from seol line
•  The history of Whoo whitening cream
• Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
• Natur E vitamin E capsules

For my morning steps I do :

facial foam ----> toner ----> first essence/starter----> serum ----> eye cream ----> moisturizer ----> vitamin E oil ----> Sunscreen/Sunblock ----> light makeup

For morning routine I use :

• Sulwhasoo Herb soap/ L'oreal whitening facial soap/ whoo facial bar

• Etude House Skin Malgeum smoother
• Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence
• Garnier eye roll
•  The history of Whoo Hwa Yun Essence
• The history of Whoo Hwa Yun Cream
• The history of Whoo brightening CC sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++
• Etude House BB Dation SPF 45 PA++ ( mixed with moisturizer and peppermint oil)
• Wardah Loose Powder Natural
• Etude House pink lip tint
• Sariayu moistpome eyeshadow-B Bena as eyebrow kit and eyeshadow *love the colour
• Pixy Eye Liner Gel

Now, that I know that one can't skip sunscreen or sunblock verytime we go out, because UV rays is all over the way, especially here in Kalimantan. It's like a microwave here guys! The heat and humidity is high, even room temperature is 30-34 oC. wooooo....

Well, that's all for today guys! See you Later soon... Ciao! 

MILK BENEFITS FOR SKIN AND HEALTH

I love milk.
Since I was a baby I've been a very eager consumer of milk.
I love Nestle Dancow Full Cream Powdered Milk. I think it is the best taste ever. Hahahah...

Milk has so many benefits to our health. Milk is an animal product, whether it comes from Cows, Horses, or Goats. But amongst many of milk products, Goat milk is the ultimate one. Why? Researchers found out that Goat Milk contains high Calcium and Natrium, but low for fat and cholesterol levels. So, it is the best milk to consume, though its not really common to find in local market. Yes, it is a rare milk product. In my City, there's only Cow milk and soy milk available even in a Supermarket.

 Milk and milk products contain a good balance of protein, fat and carbohydrate and are a very important source of essential nutrients including:

• Calcium: Builds healthy bones and teeth; maintains bone mass
• Protein: Serves as a source of energy; builds/repairs muscle tissue
• Potassium: Helps maintain a healthy blood pressure
• Phosphorus: Helps strengthen bones and generate energy
• Vitamin D: Helps maintain bones
• Vitamin B12: Maintains healthy red blood cells and nerve tissue
• Vitamin A: Maintains the immune system; helps maintain normal vision and skin
• Riboflavin (B2): Converts food into energy
• Niacin: Metabolizes sugars and fatty acids

Source:  http://www.oprah.com/food/The-Health-Benefits-of-Milk

Milk products also contain ‘high quality proteins’ that are well suited to human needs. Milk proteins increase the value of poorer quality cereal and vegetable proteins in the diet by providing the amino acids these proteins lack.
Proteins in Milk could gain muscle mass. So, if you drink it as a daily routine, you'll get some advantages in muscle development. As I can say that we'll get a proportional body size but more weight as a result of muscle building.

Milk is not only gives benefit to our body, but it is a great skincare too.  

Here's some benefits of milk for our skin (Source : ehow.com)  :

1. Milk is an excellent facial cleanser. Just dip a cotton ball in raw milk and wipe clean your face with this cotton pad. Then rinse the face with fresh water. So start using raw milk in your beauty routine daily for squeaky clean and fresh skin.
2. Just apply raw milk over your face and neck. Allow it to dry for ten minutes. Afterwards, rinse your face with fresh water. You will notice a fairer and softer skin within minutes.
3. Take two tablespoons of milk, one tablespoon of honey and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix well and apply on clean skin. Leave this preparation to dry for ten minutes. This face pack is a mild bleach for your skin.
4. Blend raw milk with either gram flour or fuller’s earth and apply on your face to lighten the skin naturally. Milk is packed with the wonders of lactic acid, which helps in lighting the skin.
5. Mash half a banana and few spoons of raw milk to make a paste. Apply on clean and damp skin; leave it on for fifteen minutes. Wash the face with water. Milk and banana mask helps to smoothen out the fine lines and brings an incandescent glow to the face.
6. Milk can be a rescue to the sun burnt skin. Apply buttermilk directly on your skin to soothe and heal the suntan.
7. Milk can be rubbed on the scalp to nourish your hair from the inside out. Smear milk all over your scalp and wash off after few minutes. You will get soft and silky hair in a jiffy. This treatment is a boon to dry and rough hair.
8. Apply the mix of milk powder, almond oil and lemon juice on your face to lighten your skin tone.
9. Soak up almonds overnight in raw milk and grind in the morning. Apply this mask on your face and neck. Let your skin absorb the natural goodness of this nourishing mask. Use this mask regularly and get fair and smooth complexion naturally.
10. Take 2 slices of papaya with half a spoon of honey and one spoon of raw milk. Whip them well and apply on your face and neck. This face mask is very beneficial for easing out fine lines and wrinkles.
11. Daily consumption of milk is also very necessary to beautiful yourself naturally. Milk is bursting with the goodness of many vitamins, minerals and proteins, which beautify your skin internally. Regular intake of milk makes your skin fairer and radiant.

I used milk for a mask by applying some milk on facial cotton and put it all over my face for about 15-20 minutes, then rinse with water. It gaves a brighter and softer skin after I did it. It's became my beauty routine. I used Nestle Bear Brand canned milk.

If you doesn't like its scent or how it feels to your skin (because sometimes milk product is a little fishy), you can find many skincare product which contains milk extract combined with so many great ingredients too. I've copied some of the product from google (tehehe... I didn't have any) here :

I love milk as my basic beauty line because it gaves so many good results and my skin becames fairer and supple after I did milk facial care. It did works for me. But I don't think it could work for everybody (for example : I can't use honey because its break me up very bad), but it worth to try.

And, this is it. I'm happy to share. I'll do my basic milk facial again this evening.
Happy weekend all ^_^

MAY HAUL : OHUI SUNBLOCKS & WHOO GONGJIHYANG CC CREAM

Since I've realized how important a sunblock is, I've decided to try some high quality sunblock and sunscreen to avoid UV radiation. I've been using Wardah sunscreen gel to reduce UV B and UV C radiation. But i need some product with PA++ to reduce UV A radiation. So, in my opinion, more filter is so much better. (ღ˘⌣˘)♥ ℒ♡ⓥℯit

 This is my ace for daily makeup ♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ)

 I've purchased four kinds of sunblock from my favorite online shop mylovelysister.

I've tried Whoo Whitening Sun Cream SPF 45 before, and I liked it, alot. So, when I see these new CC cream from Whoo Gongjihyang Line, I kinda ecstatic. Wheee.... (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)

So, I've purchased these including 3 Ohui Sunblocks, and its SPF 50 PA+++. I'll use it at my next trip to Tanjung for another environmental ambient air sampling at mine industrial area which is freaking hot.

 As you can see, they were wrote in Hangul, so... I can't read though *confuse...confuse.. (-_-)ゞ゛

Today I'll swatch Whoo Gongjihyang CC Cream first, others will follow later (I mean... laaateeeer... hahahah 乂⍱‿●乂 )

Here's some explanations from koreadepart.com :

The history of Who Gongjinhyang Seol Whitening Face-Color Sun Cream (SPF46,PA++)

 

                                       ▶ Made in : Korea

                                       ▶ Major ingredients

                                           : Antler deers extract, Peony extract,  Corni extract

                                       ▶ Product description

                                           : 3 kinds of color (Yellow, Red, Brown ) spreads and give natural look.

                                           : 6 kinds of herbal extract for non-irritation and skin protection.

                                           : Moisturizing and brightens skin.

                                           : Sun protection

                                           : SPF46,PA++

                                      ▶  How to use

                                           : After basic care apply on face.

This is the full size looks :

Here's my swatches :

 From left to right, you could see major differences from white cream into blended skintone color. Well, it is a CC cream though. It will change its color tone after smudges and warmed. At the 5th picture, I've layered up with BB cream. Did you notice how it covered my mole? Uhh... it's great.

I use this CC cream as the last but not least makeup routine. Sometimes I put some powder to give matte result and keep my makeup sits longer. 

Love it because :

it is a CC cream

SPF 45 PA++

match all skintone

doesn't make my skin oilier

soft and sweet flowery scent
matte finish

 Hate it because :

Very *freaking* expensive, I'll stay with samples (~_~;)

 Repurchase ?

100 %

NIVEA UV EXTRA WHITENING ADVANCE MOISTURE CARE SERUM SPF 25 PA++

Happy Weekend (๑‵●‿●‵๑) 

Few days ago I've found this new product from Nivea. I bought it because it is the first local drugstore body serum, its cheap enough and guaranteed to brighten our skin in 14 days. I don't know if my skin could get brighter because since I've always wearing a long sleeve dress, so... I didn't have sunburn very much. Well, maybe I could brighten my hands because its uncovered. LOL

I bought the smallest size, 75 mL.

See that tags on top of the product? 14 days whitening serum. 

From some explanations on the product :

"first body serum from NIVEA which best to treat accumulate dull and dry skin  :

1. Extra protection of UV rays with SPF 25 & PA++

2. With natural Licorice Extract that helps skin brightening

3. Vitamin C from Camu Camu and 95% Purity Vitamin C derivatice as antioxidant, helps brightening and avoid dull skin

4. With hydra IQ dan Red Seaweed helps moisturized skin for more than 24 hours

5. Light formula and easily to absorbs"

Ingredients list :

aqua, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Bnzoate, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cyclomethicone, Distarch Phosphate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3-Methylglucose Distearate, Alcohol Denat, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Trisodium EDTA, Sodium Polyacrylate, Propylene Glycol, SodiumAscorbyl Phosphate, Methylisothiazolinone, Glyceril Glucoside, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Acerola (Malphigia Glabra) Fruit Juice, Benzoic Acid, Tricedeth-9, Condrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Juice, Perfume

  Texture :

- Creamy lotion

- Light and easier to absorbs

- Very soft

My Opinion :

- It really makes my skin moist for hours. I don't know if it really stays for 24 hours because I just wear it for about 10 hours a day (I use body cream at night).

- Easy to absorbs, so it doesn't take too much time rubbed it up on my skin

- Smells like citrus and orange, I can't describe it very well. Anyway, its a nice scent

Repurchase :

Yes, the bigger size ^_^

Price :

under IDR 10.000,- (about 7-8 k)

   

HAIR TREATMENT ROUTINE FOR FRIZZY HAIR

Since I have a wavy and volumized hair, I have some trouble to tame it into straight or just big curl style. I don't know why, but my hair seems really troublesome for me. I can't style it freely because in a few short moment later it will turn to my natural frizzy again. Eventhough I've rolled my hair for 4 hours to make some beautifull wave. I hate hairspray. So, hairfoam is another choice.

But I'll keep my hair just the way it is, but tame it a little. Its texture is kinda rough, so I have to use conditioner everytime I wash my hair.

Here's some hair treatment I use :

on pic : DOVE hairfall Treatment Shampoo and L'OREAL anti hairfall shampoo

I'm wearing hijab. This commitment takes some risks for a lazy girl. LOL.

Why? Because sweats were trapped inside for hours. Sometime when I have to travel to Middle Kalimantan or West Kalimantan, I have to wear hijab for almost 24 hours. (╥﹏╥)

So, you know why I need extra care for my lovely-frizzy-long hair. (◕‿◕✿)

My hair tends to dry and fall out from its roots when my scalp is sweaty and dirty. Thats why I use an Anti-Hairfall shampoo. I've used Dove anti-hairfall for almost a month, but it doesn't give me a great result. My hair still fall out really nasty  v(ಥ ̯ ಥ)v. So I've changed my interest to L'oreal Fall Repair, and.... it works. Yippiiiie.... ✌♫♪˙❤‿❤˙♫♪✌

This is my second bottle, and the bigger one because I love it sooo much.

But I still need some help to moisturized my hair too 

 From left to right : NR conditioner, Rejoice Rich conditioner,

Dove Moisturized Oil Care

I'm using these three conditioner in a few different situations. What I love the most is Dove oil Care conditioner, because it tames my frizzy hair better than any other conditioners.

Sophie Paris Hair Treatment Serum for hair growth

Ellips Hair Vitamin, I apply this before using hair dryer or hair styler

Virgin Olive Oil + Virgin coconut oil + Vitamin E oil for scalp massage

I used baking soda as a mixture to my shampoo to increase its ability of cleansing, and apple cider vinegar as hair rinse to prevent dandruff.

L'oreal hair mask as weekly hair treatment

I looove L'oreal hair mask, but sometimes I use Ellips or Makarizo Hair mask just to vary. 

Makarizo Anti-Frizz Hair Mist

This hair mist is like miracle for dry hair. My hair became moist and shiny. I've bought the biggest bottle and it last about 1,5 years. (◡‿◡✿)

Final tip is ... don't be lazy to wash your hair every two days.