SAMPAR L'Impossible C-Rum

Hello lovelies,

this is a remarkable serum from SAMPAR.

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http://www.sampar.com

Super-concentrated with 24% active anti-aging ingredients combined for the first time ever, The Impossible C-Rum is the first anti-aging « Skin Guard » serum with both preventative and corrective powers, destined to turn back time on skin aged from 20 to 60+ years.

With a 58% increase of Collagen* synthesis within 5 days after application and a dramatic 100% of Anti-wrinkles effect**, The Impossible C-rum accomplishes the impressive feat of restoring the Firmness Capital regardless of skin age.

Facial firmness is quickly restored and the contour is refined. Plus, the complexion is unified and the skin recovers lost radiance and vitality.

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Yes, you've read it correctly, it provide firmness, radiance, hydration, vitality, and it's like an elixir of youth in a bottle.

A lot of products in the market nowadays gives either one or two solution within a range, they are 'more specific' and caters a few issues at once. They are not wrong because some might need only in those minutes, but aging comes in many different ways and affecting all of the above.

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Lack of radiance, dull skin, uneven skin tone, sagging and wrinkly lines everywhere. It might not be all at once at the same time, but gradually or on some people, all at once. But in the end, aging are creating all those issues which we want to tackle.

SAMPAR L'Impossible C-Rum caters everything that we could think of regarding the aging process. One serum known and named as L'Impossible C-Rum.

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I'm in the mid 30's now and clearly my skin has started the aging process the minute I left 20's. I need products that help the skin beyond hydration. Like when I'm in my early 20's, a simple moisturizer will do, in the mid to late 20's, serum has become a must addition and changing my regular moisturizer into something that comes with 'pre-aging' creams, and along the way eye cream also added, and now, I love how SAMPAR L'Impossible C-Rum come into my life, just in time.

SAMPAR signature products evolved in light texture that I truly love. Even thou's it is packed with 'rich' ingredients:

YR Peptide(Skin Youth Reverse Peptide)
Glucosamine-6                                        
CLE (LipoEncapsulated C-vitamin)  
Adenosine

They still feel pretty much comfortable and light on the skin.

How to use the serum? Like any other serum, cleaned skin, toner and right before moisturizer.

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I've been using the product with any other cleanser, toner and moisturizer from any other brand and they work just fine. But if you want a more optimum result, do use them within the brand and range.

Within days, my skin looks radiant, supple, hydrated, moist, supple and those fine lines does look lessen. I still can see the deep line but overall, very pleased with the result and will continue using the serum.

As usual, SAMPAR products gives ample information and details at the box and pamphlet inside the box.

SAMPAR is available in Indonesia at Beauty Box.

Thank you so much.

Workshop with Clozette and Beauty Box

Hello all,

a few weeks ago I was invited by Clozette for a Saturdate (heehee). Collaborating with Beauty Box, this is an event suitable for any beauty products enthusiast since it is packed with products from Sampar, boho, Apot. Care and many many more, all carried by Beauty Box. 

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I haven't tried boho before as I was pregnant at the time I was invited for a workshop with them, now I can see them and they are pretty pigmented for a natural cosmetic.

Yes, boho is a brand that using natural ingredients with a result that is photo-ready.

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Oh look! There's Glam Glow too ^^

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On this occasion, we can try all of them, for me in terms of texture for skincare, SAMPAR has the lightest one and feels really good on the skin. They carries wonderful ingredients for the skin and deliver instant result as well.

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Above is Apot. Care, I've tried their lashes enhancer, the product made my lashes grew longer and thicker too. Now they also have masque.

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The range from Oscar Blandi comes in many variations for different needs of the hair and scalp.

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Do you know that both boho and Lollipops are from Paris?!

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Apparently, they now has added a lot more products including a micellar cleansing water from Apot.Care. Stay tune for my review on this item soon.

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What do you think?! There's a lot, right?! Each of them are available at any Beauty Box store in Indonesia.

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Thank you Clozette Indonesia for having me and you for reading this post.

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See you soon!!

Glamour Shot Matte Perfection by SAMPAR

Hello everyone, 

It's been a crazy weather lately hasn't it?! Hot one second and raining cats and dog in the next, not to forget the icy drops last week. This kind of heat and sudden mood of change in the climate made the air feels muggy and the humidity peaks up, what does it do to our skin? Make the pores big and wide, arghhhh.

Being thirty something large pores has now become my daily companion, the aging seems to have a mind on it's own, I need something to help me instantly and beneficial in the long term too. 

This is where SAMPAR Glamour Shit Mat Perfection comes in handy. Available at Beauty Box across Jakarta, Indonesia, and at SAMPAR (Grand Indonesia) the pink skincare range from Paris deliver quick result for a less pores instantly and help ease out the uneven complexion. 

Tested on 30 persons for 6 hours the product able to make the sebum less active as well. For me this is a solution fo my oily nose and large pores on upper cheek area. 

How to use? 

Apply after moisturizing on area needed or all over the face. The product is not compatible with liquid makeup, so I recommend using two way cake or mineral foundation (powder) as a base and followed by other powder makeup. 

The unisex product is small yet handy. Compatble with any other skincare I'm using at the moment. Perfect for those who ar looking for a matte finish and and during photo shoot, a soft focus effect naturally. 

Please do click on any image for larger view and read the details given by SAMPAR. The technology and ingredients behinds it is adequate in providing an instant solution for the skin and have long term benefit.

The price tag is a bit hefty thou, for a 15 ml is Rp. 420.000.

Interested? You may find it in these locations:

Why should you be interested? Well for me, it's for the real result offered, below are my before after images of using the product on a cleaned moisturized skin. 

Less visible pores under 1 minute after application. Once the gel dries up the velvety effect felt right after. It was something worth witnessing, keep looking at the mirror while applying and see how the skin's pores shrunk and the skin tone become more unified than before. Wow! 

Overall, a great product (if you don't mind the cost) that gives the skin an instant result of a less visible pores and less sebum until your next shower time. Can be used day and night. The skincare benefit is wonderful for a long term effect on the skin, but perhaps the 15 ml wont last that long heehee. 

Thank you so much SAMPAR Indonesia. 

Carnellin's Beauty Guide in Pregnancy Part 1

Hello ladies, 

or perhaps moms to be or just about anyone who wants to know about beauty products I'm using at the moment during pregnancy.

These are some of the products I found to be memorable, not all of them work well on me, so there's a bit of reviews and sharing as well.

We all know during pregnancy a woman will go through numerous episodes, from hormonal fluctuation, changes in the body and on their skin. Not to forget the mood swings and psychological stress. So for me, I need all the help I can get, from resting and eating well to pampering myself.

Some doctors provide gives some restriction advices of what's not to eat, do or use during pregnancy, these terms alone has given me some pressure, I'm not as free as I used to. Choose raw veggies carefully and make sure they are properly cleaned before consuming, this is hard when we like to dine out. Coffee, medication and other supplements must be taken under strict supervision. Now, I've been consulting with some gynae about deodorant or other things we applied on the skin. Surprisingly, some of considered unnecessary and needed to be avoided.

Yikes! I dont think it is possible for me to bring everything on my dresser to the gynae and ask him to check all of the ingredients for me to used. Some of them doesn't even carry a clear and detailed info about the ingredients and their effects related to pregnancy and the fetus. I'm using them since they are well known to be safe, I ask their trainers, and have personal experience as well of using them before.

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On the market there are many strech mark creams available, I'm not trying them all, I've tried Palmer, L'Occitane and Bio Oil. From all of these three, Bio Oil is the one I found to be the most visibly effective. L'Occitane Almond Oil (not in the image) to be the most pleasing scent and feels lighter than Bio Oil. And Palmer Cocoa Tummy Butter to be the heaviest, stickiest and most uncomfortable of them all. The area put on feels warm as the oils are heavy and feels like blocking the pores from breathing.

During my first pregnancy (now I'm in my third pregnancy for my second child, I had miscarriage before), I use baby oil and Mustela which I found to be less effective, and perhaps due to the minimal knowledge that stretchmarks can happen to anyone and the precaution is needed before they happen. So a routine massaging using a specific oil before the second trimester found by me to be effective compared to using them when they already start making their marks.

Using the stretchmarks cream/oil/cream may not avoid the appearance of stretchmarks 100% but it does come very helpful in calming the skin. I used to have this unbearable itchiness and redness during the first pregnancy when I'm not diligent. Now, as I'm using the oils 2x a day, the skin become softer, smoother, much more comfortable and even help reducing the appearance of the past marks.

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I'm also experiencing more heat produced, sebum and sweats appears more even when I'm doing nothing. I need products that relieves the stress on the skin, Kiehl's Rescuer is one of my favorite item at the moment. It helps my facial skin to calm down, it provide moisture/hydration without being greasy. The skin also appears calmer and much less sensitive.

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One serum I'm still using is ANR from Estee Lauder, also for the calming and hydrating benefit. Since my temperature tend to be higher compared to non pregnancy condition, the skin also feels warmer, hence release more moisture. So I like to keep the skin hydrated. The serum can also be used on other part of the body that needs recovering and healing action. It can be paired with Skin Rescuer by Kiehl's.

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Back to the Tummy Butter, I know for sure many women has be using it and found it very useful and comforting, especially those with dry skin condition, but I feel that the butter is too creamy and heavy, perhaps it will be more suitable to be used during the third trimester (as I'm still on mu second now). The brand also comes with many varieties of the products but I don't know whether cocoa butter will really work on stretchmarks, I will try them again during the third trimester.

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One thing that has been bothering me is the acne arghhh!!!! They were never seems to be existed before now like they were there to stay. I have some under my mouth and they like making sure they are staying. If one has been eliminated and another will pop next to it. It was always around 3-4 but they annoys me! The easiest thing to do, this goes for anyone with acne during pregnancy or not, is to keep the area clean. Constant cleaning with care of course, one thing that sure does it is Sensibio H20 from Bioderma which I can use frequently. So it's not just 2-3 times a day, I'm talking about 5-6 times a day and top it off with a good all natural ingredient acne fighting ingredients from SAMPAR in a small packaging called Prodigal Pen.

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The tiny packaging may fooled you but it last on me for months. Use it on a clean skin and expect a clearance over 1-2 days. With the basic rule of:
1. Do not touch your acne with dirty hands, sponges, or anything. Just clean it, use prodigal pen, and lightly moisturized.
2. Read no 1 and it is including not to pinch/squeezed it.
3. Drink plenty of water and eat your fruits and veggies (sorry, no bargain on this one)
4. If your face is sebum-full or oily heehee, do use products made for oily skin, such as water based moisturizer (yes, oily skin still needs moisturizer) and avoid eating oily food.
5. Live a healthy lifestyle, avoid smoking, drinking too much (alcoholic beverages) and other things that you know it is BAD for you. As you need antioxidant, vitamins and mineral for a great skin. No cheating here.

So it takes a treatment from inside and out for an acne free skin. Those with severe condition that needs medication may need doctor's (when perhaps related to hormonal or other unnatural causes).

I know some women experience breakouts during pregnancy, don't stress, remember to do gentle cleaning often on the area affected and perhaps changing the whole skincare range to the ones that proven to be safe for sensitive skin.

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Back to the body, as my body gaining some mass at the moment, I'm also preparing myself for the after birth which slimming down will be a part of it. The naturally slimming down action will happen and the skin sometime seems to need a bit of help in keeping up, especially when breastfeeding is involved. This Milk Concentrate from L'Occintane works with their lovely scent, where later (after I'm giving birth) I'll share more whether the product is effective or not, right now I'm using it for my thighs and arms only, since I dislike their sagging condition.

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Focusing on the areas that will keep getting bigger, Bio Oil is my number one choice at the moment. Price-wise, texture-wise, and effect-wise. Bio Oil is much cheaper than L'Occinate and much more lighter than Tummy Butter. The oil feels comfortable on the skin and clearly I see no more dryness in any way possible, but I'm using it for the body only, I haven't try it for the face.

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I'm using Bio Oil for the tummy and breast area. After shower, 2x a day by gently massaging the area until all are covered with the light oil. I love the no-residue feeling and the mildness. There's no distinctive scent or at least a scent that is long lasting.

That's it for now, hopefully this post is beneficial, please do share in the comment box below if you have any questions of just want to share an experience.

In Part 2 I'm planning on sharing more on hair and scalp care, makeup, SPF and many more.

SAMPAR Vivid Radiance Serum

Hi ladies,

the brand SAMPAR may not gain many popularity like many other cosmetic brands out there in Indonesia, but I've been a fan of them for quite some time for their effectiveness and ability to be used on the skin with fast looking result.

This serum is one of them.

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Details from www.sampar.com:

Vivid Radiance Serum, an exceptional concentration of peptides, hibiscus and acerola, is a powerful antidote to unwanted marks of time. Effective on expression wrinkles from the first application, this serum improves firmness and tones skin, restoring and preserving your face’s youth.

Suitable for all skin types.

Apply in the morning and/or evening on perfectly cleansed face and neck.
Ingredients:

Acerola, a natural source of vitamin C and powerful antioxidant, boosts natural defenses.
Hibiscus extract smoothes expression wrinkles.
Wheat protein tightens the skin and restructures the face contours.
Urban Advance Complex, a powerful alliance of 3 active ingredients (shea butter serum, mint endorphin and probiotic sugar), acts as an anti-oxidant shield, neutralizing any cutaneous imbalances linked to pollution, strengthens the skin’s natural defenses and shocks the skin back to life on a cellular level.

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The pink milky gel is like a delight on the skin. I love the how the skin react to it, the serum penetrated easily on the skin leaving no trace of leftovers, just result. The skin become glowing instantly and looks radiant. It's like the serum for those with exhausted and tiredness visible on their skin, making them looks happier, healthier and better.

Here's how quick the gel absorbed into the skin:

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Within seconds the gel are not seen on the surface, I love how it feels on the skin too, cooling and refreshing. There's an instant hydrating effect and suitable with any of the moisturizer I have at home. The serum is definitely accepted well on my skin, unfortunately these 3 mini tubes last for no more than 1-2 weeks hence I can only give you a 1-2 weeks of testimonials and review ^^ but so far, so good.

SAMPAR Glamour Shot Eyes and Glamour Shot

Hello lovelies,

below are new items in the SAMPAR family, the Glamous Shot and Glamour Shot Eyes.

All details by sampar.com:

In 1 minute, this multi-action glamour revealer erases dark circles, brightens the dark areas around the eyes and blurs under-eye wrinkles and fine lines. As if that wasn’t enough, its formula enriched in hyaluronic acid offers a long-term and lasting anti-wrinkles action.

Results : 77% of women find their eyes brightened 1 minute after application and less tired after 4 weeks of use*

After fully moisturizing the eye contour, dab a bit of product under the eye with the applicator. Lightly tap with fingertips until the product is completely absorbed. Apply make-up after 5 minutes.

MIB Complex helps eliminate puffiness and dark circles, thanks to its anti-oedematous, anti-inflammatory and veinotonic properties. HQA Microlens, newest generation of soft focus, fill in furrows and lines so that light is reflected off the skin homogeneously, visually erasing imperfections and illuminating the eye area. Oat Extract provides an optimal and immediate lifting effect. Encapsulated Hyaluronic Acid enables targeting of wrinkles and fine lines from within and plumps the eye contour for a long-term anti-wrinkles action. Urban Advance Complex, a powerful alliance of 3 active ingredients (shea butter serum, mint endorphin and probiotic sugar), acts as an anti-oxidant shield, neutralizing any cutaneous imbalances linked to pollution, strengthens the skin’s natural defenses and shocks the skin back to life on a cellular level.

The vial tester is mini and I just used it a few times now, it does hide the super fine lines on the delicate under eye skin but I can't seem to notice the brightening effect. The tone is somewhat the same but looks matte now. The light cream gives a touch of softer look and skin to the touch.

A cream with the results of make-up? Must be magic!

Glamour Shot is the 1^st transparent foundation to be applied over your daily moisturizer. Watch unwanted shine, fines lines and wrinkles (83%*), pores, redness and blemishes fade away in just seconds. The complexion is immediately unified (91%*). After 1 month, the wrinkles and fine lines seem smoothed (91%*), the skin is like lifted (91%*), the face seems firmer (83%*). Results : wrinkles are visibly corrected, the skin texture is smoothed, and the complexion is matte.

For an all-natural, faultless and make-up-less foundation : moisturize your skin with the adapted product. Then apply a small amount of Glamour Shot and evenly distribute while smoothing, starting from the inside to the facial contours. For an all-natural, faultless foundation, with make-up : moisturize your skin with the adapted product. Then apply a small amount of Glamour Shot and evenly distribute while smoothing, starting from the inside to the facial contours. Let dry. Next, apply your powder foundation. Put on finishing touches with your blush. Treat yourself to Glamour Shot at any time of day, even over make-up, for a quick pick-me-up. Attention : not compatible with liquid foundation.

HQA microlens, new generation soft focus, reduces the appearance of pores, smoothes and mattifies the skin.
Oat extract provides an optimal and immediate lifting effect.
Encapsulated hyaluronic acid improves skin density and fills in wrinkles for a long-term effect.
Urban Advance Complex, a powerful alliance of 3 active ingredients (shea butter serum, mint endorphin and probiotic sugar), acts as an anti-oxidant shield, neutralizing any cutaneous imbalances linked to pollution, strengthens the skin’s natural defenses and shocks the skin back to life on a cellular level.



The creamy gel feels light, super easy to use and blend on the skin. Instantly the skin become matte, softer and smoother appearance. The large pores become less, the oiliness disappears, the skin turns into powdery effect and velvet to the touch. On a close up photo-shoots my skin look like it's been photoshop or using soft focus ^__^ and I understand the meaning of Glamour Shot .... but without being too glamour. Yes, the skin looks matte, softer and less visible pores but the deep lines are still there. I still need concealer and foundation for a totally dramatic glamour look. Or perhaps the word glamour is different in one's head?

So adding a foundation and concealer before Glamour Shot is a better idea? Hmm, I don't think I need the Glamour Shot anymore after all those makeup. Usually,when I use the Glamour Shot on a naked skin and I just top it off with 2 way cake powder and loose powder afterwards for an almost glamour look.

The Glamour Shot last around 4-6 hour, depends on the activity and situational condition.

Overall, both of the products are wonderful in creating a 'naturally' prettier skin, with less visible problems such as large pores, super fine lines, and oiliness so the skin appears smoother, softer and matte. The skin also appears fairer, the redness are gone and the blemishes are less visible.. However, I haven't witness a significant lifting effect and helping the deep lines to at least appear less deep.

Recommended for those who are looking for a softer an smoother skin with instant mattefying effect without being cakey, makeupy, or too much. Let's just say this product is a genius creation for foundation-hater.

Say Au Revoir Acne (SAMPAR, Prodigal Pen)

Yesterday I bought something from SAMPAR, after spending more than 15 minutes what a Rp.150.000 voucher can do and since I have no idea of the brand, quality and what their specialty, I decided to buy the cheapest one. Prodigal Pen that cost around Rp.235.000, I just top up Rp.85.000.

A bit information about SAMPAR that I found on their website:

ANTI-POLLUTION SKIN CARE
A unique combination, benefiting from the best of the past and the essentials of today, blending aromatherapy and high technology, SAMPAR is an irrefutable response to the modern woman's requirements for instant beauty.

Designed to work with surgical precision at the very heart of the cells, SAMPAR research selects cutting-edge ingredients with proven effectiveness, used at their maximum concentration to produce instant gratification and long lasting results.

Each SAMPAR product is specifically designed composed and clinically tested incorporating a new generation of high tech active ingredients. Combining the resurfacing qualities of AHA's and vitamins acid with the rejuvenating properties of bio-peptides and hyaluronic acid produces a unique approach to skin treatment. In addition, the exclusively designed anti-oxidant shield, the Urban Advance Complex, neutralizes the negative effects of pollution on the skin.

Efficiency, luxury and sensual indulgence... all fundamental elements of the SAMPAR brand and philosophy.

What is a Prodigal Pen?

A smart, rollerball applicator dispenses eight essential oils that zap zits quickly and effectively. Plus, the compact size (2.5 inches) is totally portable, allowing ease of use - anytime, anywhere.

My review:

The unique scents is like refreshing and filled with essential oils, a bit chilling feeling on the skin and a (tiny) bit sting too. I applied it on my 2 acnes that suddenly just appeared out of nowhere last night. Like a pre-volcanic shape that just become a hill. I hate acne, they are a bothersome and can be quite tricky. So, I said to myself, why not give this Prodigal Pen a chance. After cleaning the area, I rolled in. This morning I wake up checking my zit . . . where are they? The size is reducing by far, if last night is 70% about to erupt, today they are 20% about to erupt. It really work!

I think it is one of the must try items of SAMPAR, pay them a visit at Grand Indonesia and ask the friendly staff, they will recommend you a perfect product according to your skin need, they insist on it. But unfortunately, not all the staffs are kind, friendly and full of smile, one of them (1/3) seems in a really crappy mood and she obviously let the customer see it.

WARNING about the product: You'll easily get addicted to it!