Showing posts with label Utama Spice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Utama Spice. Show all posts

Monday, February 15, 2016

Sociolla in Pinks

Hello lovelies,

It's February, and we're all into pinks.
In this month of Love, Sociolla also wants to share more love in their beauty box. More pinks, more love.

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This month's box seems to be having difficulties making sure everything is inside the box, it is so full and satisfying.

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From Utama Spice lotion in Rose, itsy Luxury Nail Wraps, samples from Dr. Jart+ Premium BB Cream and Clove Flower & Tumeric Serum to an Exstretch Mask from Menard.

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Some of them are no longer strangers to me but the mask and serum are new to me. The serum from Juara is like a yellowish liquid gel (figured the color is from tumeric) and smells like Indonesian Jamu. It is light and as samples would be, too little to know the effect but we can test their compatibility with our skin, whether it promote allergies or discomforts. On me, it is pretty much comfortable.

Unlike the serum, the mask from Menard does have instant gratification and gives the skin that nice light firming effect. Comes in a set of mask in two, one for the lower part of the face and one for the upper. I figure as the lower part need a bit of boost more than the upper part. It is an interesting mask to try.

Overall, another beauty box that let you sniff and try a bit of products here and there.

Get yours from Sociolla and remember, for every Rp.200.000 purchase, use CAR50 during check out to get a Rp. 50.000 off.

Thank you Sociolla.

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Utama Spice Aromatherapy and Argan Oil

Hello lovelies,

these are products freshly sent to me by Utama Spice. They are Argan Oil, Bergamont and Rosemary aromatherapy essential oils. And yes, they are the newest babies from Utama Spice.

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Argan Oil is known as a liquid gold that pampers the skin and hair. It nourishes and moisturizes everything it touches. It promoted healing on the skin as well.

Even thou it is oil, Argan Oil from Utama Spice is not oily at all when used, in fact, it is pretty satisfying and comfortable on the skin. Like they just sunk deep into the skin and making them supple again. I wont say hydrated but more like doesn't look dry anymore. My hands are pretty much dry from the constant doing the chores at home and flakes of dead skin are visible. Using the Argan Oil on the facial skin and hair means using them by dropping a few drops on my palm first before applying and it nourish everything it touches, from the hands to the facial skin and hair. The fact that it is not greasy made so lovable.

Most hair product on the market that says contain Argan Oil usually add some more oils, those combination successfully made the product oily and greasy. Utama Spice's Argan Oil is comfortable to be used and again, not greasy.

When using on the face, it's like using a serum, on a cleaned and toned skin. Right before moisturizer.


Bergamot Essential Oil
Bergamot itself is famous for the aroma, it is citrus and refreshingly good for the mind and body too. Bergamot also drinkable (in the right doses) and can help our digestive system. Bergamot also may act as an antibacterial benefit.

I love Bergamot. Many fragrances and skincare, also toiletries are using Bergamot nowadays, perhaps it is due to the antibacterial benefit, but most of all, it's for the aroma. It is a citrus scent, unlike lemon which can be a bit sour to the smell too, and orange for too sweet at times, Bergamot is a classy and sophisticated citrus. You'll notice the 'expensive' freshness right away.

Beside using it as an aromatherapy at home, I mixed it a bit in my shower gel, it created a different layer of clean feeling on the skin and as a shower experience, yes, the citrus aroma.

1 drop on my body lotion could make a difference too, a fresher lotion for sure.


Rosemary Essential Oil
When I first thought about rosemary, all I can think of is rosemary chicken, yes, rosemary has been used in the culinary world and known as well for it's benefits. There's more, from prevent baldness, as a disinfecting mouthwash, and on skincare, it helps reduce eczema, dermatitis, oily skin, acne and last but not least stress reliever.

This is new for me, before Utama Spice sent me one, I have never use Rosemary other than cooking. Now, I'm beginning to try it as a mouthwash, just a few drops mixed with water.

And I want my hair to grow more or at least prevent hair fall, I use it on my scalp as well. The texture is oily alright, hence I'm using it 1-2 drops only and undiluted, no worries the oily feeling gradually disappear. The sensation on the skin is also unique, like a bit of warmth and the aroma is amazing. It's not as sharp like cajeput, a bit medicinal, and like that famous talc lotion used when allergies occur, I guess they are using Rosemary as one of the key ingredients. It's therapeutic alright.

Since I just starting using it on my scalp, I can't tell whether it's working or not, hopefully they do, I'll keep you updated on my instagram page @carnellin.

Thank you Utama Spice for these lovely oils.

Monday, February 23, 2015

Blogger Gathering with Utama Spice in Bali

Hello everybody,

in Dec 2014, I went to Bali for a holiday. Thinking that one of my favorite brand is actually from Bali, we agree to meet each other and made a small gathering with local beauty bloggers. 

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Around 6 beauty bloggers showed up that day during the Galungan and Kuningan holiday. So some may have gone for holidays or perhaps preparing for the holiday, nevertheless, I love how the gathering turns up.

In a beautiful restaurant at Seminyak area, we chit and chat about many things and Ria from Utama Spice generously gave each of use a share on Utama Spice products.

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Their main office and 'factory' is in Ubud, not so far from my first stay before moving to a hotel in Kuta area.

I wish I can visit Utama Spice in Ubud one day and have a retreat at their workshop.

Do you know that we can make our own lip balm, scrub, or other skincare products using the ingredients that we want and oils as well. Like a personalized product made by ourselves.

At the Utama Spice we can also learn about the benefits of each essential oils.

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This is the philosophy of Utama Spice.

And below, are some of the products.

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Everything is natural, and just beautiful. We can use it daily without worries or even share it with the whole family knowing what we put on our skin is save and beneficial for the skin.

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The nature itself is made as an aid for human, and Utama Spice understood that perfectly.

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By taking care of each other, human and nature can go hand in hand in harmony.

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This is me and Ria, Ria is the marketing manager of Utama Spice, do contact her for any queries, order and questions. Utama Spice also deliver their products almost worldwide. I love how many countries celebrate Utama Spice as a brand that delivers good quality products with care for the human and environment as well. I heard that Utama Spice is welcomed in Japan as many Japanese adores their products.

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These two items are my favorite to be used whenever I get a massage. Nowadays I get a massage like a once a week by a licensed therapist. She helps my muscles to relax and the nerves system to work its way again smoothly in my body. With these massages, my body is getting better and better every single time.

Since I still have to carry my baby around, my neck and shoulder are normally stiff and can be painful at times. My legs and feet also suffering from the added burden. The massage therapist eases everything and she is really skillful. She learn about human anatomy and has been a therapist for decades. She uses many oils during the treatments, her favorite is olive oil.

And then, I introduce her to Cocoa Love and the Body Lotion from Utama Spice and she said that these products are very good. She can see and feel the quality as well as the benefits for the skin. Like somehow, the skin responded to the oils, like they are a living breathing matter. So different that other massaging oils in the market.

The penetrating time is slower but when it does, the skin will appear healthier and not in a greasy and sticky way, more like beautiful and plump.

The rose aroma from the Rose Allure is a bonus point for that lovable scent of a rose.

Thank you so much Utama Spice and really hope to see you again real soon!!!

Monday, November 17, 2014

Utama Spice Temu-Temu Face Mask

Hello lovelies,

Heehee, I guess more natural products is now available on my blog, I love them since they are all paraben free, sls free, and contain no harsh chemical. When you think about banned ingredients, researcher must have found linked problems from using it. So, whenever possible, please do refrain yourself from using products that contain problematic chemicals.

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Products from Utama Spice is all natural and when used accordingly, they are safe and effective, just like Temu Temu Face Mask. A blend made from temulawak and clay, this product is a mask and scrub fit for those with normal to oily skin type. I wont recommend this mask for those with sensitive and dry skin condition, as my cheeks are dry and sensitive it feels uncomfortable to be used on those area. But on the t-zone? It works like a cure for the oiliness.

It's like every particle of the powder absorbed the oils and sebum. I use it on my body too, it cleanse everything well.

How do I use it?
Mix the powder with a bit of powder. it will become a paste at first but watery then, spread on your skin, wet, dry, clean, dirty, doesn't matter, and let it sit for a while. They'll dry up pretty fast (when applied thinly, like 5-10 minutes) and rinse everything off, massage the skin with your regular cleanser/soap to make sure everything is off. These are a very tiny powder, they sit in the pores for sure, so clean them up well.

After cleaning them well, notice that sebum and grease free skin. It's mattefying.

Use as frequently or as seldom as your skin's desire.

Thank you so much Utama Spice.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Utama Spice Wellkiss Body Oil

Hello lovelies,

Here's another Body Oil from Utama Spice. I've reviewed the Lavender before and this is their Wellkiss range.

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Details from www.utamaspicebali.com

This is a delicate blend of Cananga and Fennel essential oil to heal dry skin.


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The texture itself is no different than Lavender Body Oil, just the amazing and lovely aroma of the ingredients, cananga. The minute I drop some of the oil onto my skin, the bursting fragrant cananga flowers like awaken my senses. It is beautiful and calming at the same time. The effect of moistening the skin is lovely and I can also use it as an enhance for any body lotion I have. It will help retain the moisture on the skin. So it add the longevity of the lotion used.

This oil itself is suitable to be used all over the skin, especially those roughs area like elbow, knee and even heels. When used at night put them all over the feet and add some cream afterwards. Any foot cream will do. Cover the feet with socks and when waking up the feet will be soft and ehm, smells good. 

The area where it dries the most will become soft and supple, gradually all the areas of the feet will become supple and healthy again. Using the correct foot cream will also help, get the one that heal cracked heals and promote moisture.

This also goes with other areas such as the hands, use the oil with hand cream, use hand gloves (preferably made with pure cotton) and leave overnight, upon opening the gloves in the morning the hands will become soft and smooth.

Why covering those area will help the skin to retain moisture? As simple as the 'mask' method, it keeps the moisture 'inside' so the creams, oils and/or other lotion 'stays' on those area and works it's magic.

Thank you so much Utama Spice.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Congratulations to The Winner's of Utama Spice Giveaway


Hello lovelies,

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Thank you so much for those who participated in the giveaway, here are the winners:

1. Xiao Vee
2. Istiarina Putri
3.Kasih Elia Lumban Gaol
4. C.L
5. Jesslyn Lyne
6.Yang Xixi
7. Nabila Diah
8. Dewi Yang
9. Mitchellina Metta
10. Sabrinatjo


Please do click on the link below to submit your details.

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I will be waiting for your data until 21nd of September 2014.

Thank you and enjoy your prize!
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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Utama Spice Lavender Hair Oil


Hello beauty lovers,

This is the first time I'm trying the hair oil from Utama Spice. It's Lavender Hair Oil.

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Details from www.utamaspicebali.com:
Utama Spice’s all natural hair oils use premium cold pressed virgin coconut oil carefully balanced with essential oils creating unique blends rich in vitamin E to revive and restore your hair’s natural beauty.

Use:
For intense hair and scalp moisture therapy, squeeze one pence/dime shaped amount into your hand and run through your hair. Leave in for 3 – 24 hours and rinse with shampoo. Remember, a little goes a long way.

This is a relaxing and healing treatment, blended with Lavender to repair damaged hair and soothe the scalp.


Rp.62.810.

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I'm using the whole bottle during the trip to Japan for my scalp and hair before shampooing. I already thinking about using it as an overnight treatment but due to the hectic schedule it kinda difficult. So as a pre wash it is.

I apply little by little to the scalp first, like shown in the image below.

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And then gently massage it through the scalp and all the way to the end of the hair. I really enjoy the lavender oil, it brings out aromatherapy effect and the scalp also loving it. Calming the sensitivity on the scalp while the oils on the hair makes it smooth and fragrant too.

I waited as long as possible before the night shower and when cleaning it, the oils goes down during the rinse before shampooing. It feels like the oils are covering the hair with film, making it feels smooth. Then when I'm shampooing the oils also easily cleanse without sticky effect. Continue with a conditioner and then dry the hair using a hair dryer.

The whole head has become relax and the hair feels pampered. Next time I'll try to leave it overnight, the effect must be better.

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Above is the after effect, the hair is full of vitality with no greasy nor oily effect when cleanse thoroughly and used accordingly.

Thank you so much Utama Spice.


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Utama Spice Tropical Flower Face & Body Lotion


Hey there!

Oohh!! This is the body lotion that I think a lot of people who loves Bali will definitely want their hands on it. Everytime I visited Bali, this is the scent that keep lingering on that beautiful island. It is like the scents of their offerings, which is everywhere.

So, if you love Bali, you'll love this lotion for sure!

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Description on www.utamaspicebali.com:

This is a mood lifting Seaweed moisturizer blended with Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla, a tribute to Balinese offerings.
Rp.51.150.

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The lotion is like an oily cream, but when on the skin, it will penetrate and leaves this remarkable scent and dewy complexion on the skin. Like the skin has been getting a good dose of sun and glows beautifully. The formula is suitable for those with normal to dry skin type, enjoy outdoor activity and has been looking for a serenity in paradise on earth.


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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Utama Spice Lavender Body Oil

Hello lovelies,

wow a body oil, hmm, this is not a product that we as Indonesian feel common about, but for those in the US or other 'west sides' countries have been using Body Oil for quite some time. Why? Body Oil is a body care made from oil, some come in a form of a dry oil, while some in just in an oil form. This Utama Spice Body Oil is in a form or an oil. Not dry oil.

The goal of using body oil is that it gives more protection to the skin compares to lotion, the oils like creating a protective film. Each oils has different function according to the ingredients. These oil are pampering and makes the skin looks glossy. Perhaps this is why it is not famous in Indonesia as we are in a tropical islands with heat and humidity all day long, using something that makes us glossy sometime equals to oily. It is different. Like this Lavender Oil, it made the skin looks healthier and more attractive.

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Details from www.utamaspicebali.com:

This is a subtle Lavender moisturizer known traditionally for its healing and relaxing properties. Perfect for after sun care.
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The clear oil smells so good, if you like lavender then this is your stuff. It is so fragrant that it made me feels so good as well when inhaling it. The lavender aroma is calming and it made me doze off in a matter of minutes.

The oil cares the skin without any greasy nor oily residue left on the skin. Right now, I'm using it before I'm using my body lotion.

Thank you so much Utama Spice.

Please do check them out at www.utamaspicebali.com.
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Monday, August 11, 2014

Utama Spice Antiseptic Liquid Soap


Hello lovelies,

what comes in your mind the minute you hear antiseptic soap? The yucky smell or the super drying effect on the skin? Or worst, both. Fret not, Utama Spice gives an alternative solution for an antiseptic soap in a form of a liquid to be friendly on the skin yet smells like cananga flowers.

Safely rid your skin of daily pollutants with this all natural nourishing and moisturizing coconut liquid soap.  Infused with a unique blend of essential oils known for their antiseptic properties, this soap is soft enough for your face, but tough enough to tackle the dirtiest of dirt.

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I like using an antiseptic products, everything that kills germ sounds good to me, so when I see that Utama Spice have one and it's 100% natural, I'm so keen in trying one. The pump bottle is convenient, the orange-brown colored liquid looks weird (hey, honest opinion) and the liquid doesn't seem able to produce a lot of foam, it doesn't. They only lathers as much when using a cloth or sponge.

But the cleansing ability is something that I called unique, satisfying, and addicting.

The skin feels clean yet when it is dry there's like this pampering film covering the skin, making them feels soft and smooth and clean at the same time. It's something unusual for an antiseptic soap, or perhaps any other soap I've used before. One more thing, it can be used as a facial cleanser as well (not for removing makeup, just daily debris).

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The finishing effect is of course, the flowery scent, cananga. It last around an hour after shower and the best thing is, it made the whole shower room fragrant.

The Rp. 111.320 product works well for the whole family (except babies ya, since I never tested on them).

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Thank you so much Utama Spice.

Please do check them out at www.utamaspicebali.com.

https://www.facebook.com/UtamaSpiceBali https://twitter.com/UtamaSpice


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Thursday, August 7, 2014

Utama Spice Begone Bug

Hello everyone,

I'm back with another product from Utama Spice, this is their Begone Bug.

Details from www.utamaspicebali.com:

This is a gentle, yet powerful natural bug spray. Safe for children.

I'm using it everyday for my daughter for school. Since Jakarta is not a insect-free place or at least there's no minimum effort from the local councils to control the insect by fogging or whatever like in a first country, the number of bugs, specially, mosquito is flying freely everywhere.

A mosquito bite can be as mild as a little bump with redness, itchiness, to allergic reaction and even illnesses. Knowing the fact that it can be harmful there's a lot of insect repellent products sold in the market. Some are safe for kids and even babies.

A lot of them use natural ingredients, while some use chemicals, some use natural ingredients combined with chemicals, Utama Spice produce an insect repellent using only natural products.

This specially formulated, 100% natural insect repellent is so effective that with every application you will be yelling 'Begone Bug!' in a language they will understand. This is one of our most popular products, and with one use you will know why.


If you think the natural products aren't strong enough, think again. It repels bugs with the scents. It doesn't kill the bugs, just repels them from biting us.

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Too bad in the ingredients list there's no details regarding the essential oils used, but from the scent I know it contains citronella oil.

I've used several other brand of insect repellent before that smells exactly the same, but only this one have the strongest above them all in terms of scents and effect. It last for hours and hours, perhaps twice stronger than other brand with the same form (liquid/spray).

Thank you so much Utama Spice.

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