Monday, May 25, 2015

Annie's Way Masks


Hello lovelies,

some time ago, Annie's Way Indonesia sent me some of their face and eye masks. I'm so happy to review their products, oh actually I'm keen on all of their jelly masks, but let's start with these paper masks shall we?!

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Please read more on their official website:

http://www.annieswayindonesia.com

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The ones sent to me are:
Anti Wrinkle Eye
Anti Wrinkle Grape Seed
France Rose Moisture
M-Tranexamic Acid Whitening Mask
Q10 Anti-Aging Jelly Mask

Witch Hazel Anto Acne Mask

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Each product comes in a simple packaging like most face mask do, even the jelly one as well. They also sells in package and pot sizes.

When you look at their website, one function can comes in different ingredients, like the Anti Wrinkle collection, mine is from grape seed, on the website there's also Anti Wrinkle from Peptide, Marine Collagen, Supreme Caviar Extract and Q10 Activating, so it's pretty cool and they have many varieties as well.

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The Anti Wrinkle collection comes in a golden copper like color.

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While all the whitening is in pearly white color with pink wording.
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They look so pretty, I guess, I'm a huge fan of a pearly white color ^__^

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And a Jelly Mask heehee, the one that I'm really eager to try, jelly is always been my favorite texture in cosmetic, somehow they just so fun to be used. In Cosmetics, jelly's product comes in a more intense color and moisture level.

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And another special one, the eye mask.

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I really need the anti wrinkle mask for the eyes, I hope it is effective as I started to have very fine lines there.

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Which one should I try first?

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The Grape Seed Anti Wrinkle, I picked this one randomly.
What's inside:


Grape Seed Oil
Hyaluronic Acid
Vitamin E
Soy Extract
Peony Root Extract
OPC is specially formulated for anti aging and dry skin conditions. Deeply penetrating skin cells, it nourishes and moisturizes dry tight skin, keeping your skin luminous and radiant day by day.


Inside there's a white paper mask folded with a plastic that keep the form nice and tidy.

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The plastic help unfolding the mask as well. As the mask is made from cotton, it is quite fragile, the plastic also help holds them together inside. What I also notice is the amount of liquid inside the container, it is a lot and smells fruity, like grape.

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The mask feels soft and comfortable to the touch.

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I use it immediately upon opening, on a clean skin, and this is usually my relaxed time after showering, so the skin still feels moist. I was told that mask works best on a moist skin, so don't wait too long after cleansing, or add a bit of toner before putting on a mask.

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As seen, the mask is quite transparent when it is on the skin, we can add a bit of cooling sensation by putting them inside the fridge a night before or perhaps for a few hours. It helps the skin to cool down and us to relax as the temperature lately is quite hot.

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Look at all those 'juices' coming out from the container, there's still a lot and I'm not wasting any. I picked them up and use it on my neck and hands too. It works like a serum too, easily absorbed by the skin, I can feel and see the immediate hydrating ability.

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After around 15-30 minutes, I took it off, actually I can add the time as there's still a lot of liquid inside the container for an hour full of masking time. But within 15-30 minutes the mask is still pretty much drenched in serum and I can easily take it off. The skin looks rejuvenated and fresh. It helps them to be hydrated and plump. When the skin is plump the lines seems to be disappearing. I know that the result is not permanent, with routine usage of the mask, it can help keeping the skin well and looks younger.

I really like the fact that the serum is not sticky nor greasy, it's just comforts in a sachet.

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After massaging the skin for a while and top it off with a moisturizer, I'm ready for the day.

This kind of masks can be used everyday. We can simply mix and match which one we want to use as there's so many of them, we can pick the one according to our skin's need at that time and use a different one on the next day.

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Stay tune for more of my reviews for Annie's Way Masks and thank you for reading my post!

Saturday, May 23, 2015

L'Oreal Paris New Excellence Cream Mahogany Copper Brown 4.45 and Blogging Competition


Hello lovelies,

Some time ago, I went into an event with L'Oreal Paris to celebrate the new hair colors of their collection. With Dian Sastrowardoyo as their brand ambassador, this event also celebrate her new hair do and color.

Please do read my previous post here: http://whileyouonearth.blogspot.com/2015/05/loreal-paris-hair-excellence-lembaran.html

As mentioned on that post, I was given a new hair colorant in 4.45, Mahogany Copper Brown, just like Dian's.

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The product consist of a triple care technology for a better hair condition after coloring.

Now, how and why do I get this color? As explained on my previous post, on the event, each of us got a simple consultation to find out which color suits us best, from our preference to our own natural tone, please do read the details below:


o Orang yang termasuk kedalam kategori warm tone biasanya adalah

orang yang memiliki warna kulit kekuningan/cokelat dan mudah gelap

setelah terkena sinar matahari, warna urat nadi yang mengarah ke

kehijauan, dengan warna mata cokelat keemasan, hijau, hijau kebiru-

biruan, hazel dengan flek keemasan atau kecokelatan, serta warna asli

rambut antara coklat gelap dengan highlight keemasan, cokelat, merah

kecoklatan, merah, pirang kemerahan, pirang keemasan, abu-abu

keemasan.

o Orang yang termasuk kedalam kategori cool tone biasanya sedikit

menggelap atau tidak berubah sama sekali (atau hanya menimbulkan

warna kemerahan) setelah terkena sinar matahari dan memiliki warna

urat nadi yang mengarah kebiruan. Warna mata orang dengan tone cool

adalah cokelat tua, hitam kecoklatan, abu-abu kebiruan, biru gelap, hazel

keabu-abuan dan memilki warna asli rambut hitam, coklat kehitaman,

putih, coklat muda keperakan, cokelat keperakan, abu-abu atau perak.

o Sedangkan orang yang masuk kedalam kategori neutral tone memiliik

warna kulit yang berada di antara warna hangat dan dingin atau warm

deep to medium skin tone. Orang dengan warna kulit ini sangat

beruntung karena semua warna akan terlihat cocok dengan kulitnya.


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After knowing which color suits you best and pick the color that you want, remember, safety also plays part, that's why inside each box of hair colorant, L'Oreal Paris puts a pair of gloves to make sure hair coloring at home safer, this gloves for me is like my best friend, it helps protecting the hands from the chemicals and as well making sure I have access to keep touching my hair for a better distribution.

Once opening the box you'll find everything you need, including a pamphlet that explain everything. Read it thoroughly, take your time and since it is to be used at home, you can take the precaution and do the allergy test first.

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Mixed number two (the tube) and three just a little bit on a container. Mixed them well using a cotton bud. Avoid everything with metal, so a glass, a cup, or a plastic is okay. Once mixed well, usually the color will be developed, like shown on the image below.

Apply a bit on the sensitive area like inside your elbow and wait at least 24 hours, or like me 48 hours like the instruction.

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It is said not to rinse this part, but I can't avoid taking a shower, so I prefer to do it after shower so the product will remain longer. It will stain a bit but should not cause any allergic reaction like prolonged redness, itching, burning sensation and so on.

After making sure that everything okay, I proceed to coloring my hair.

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Hair colorant by L'Oreal Paris is well known for being amongst the best, with pro keratin, collagen and ceramide, they add more protective ingredients so the hair will look their best while in their new shade.

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Let's start shall we?!

First, made sure you have a dirty hair, dirty as in 2-3 days of not washing and filled with natural sebum. Not dirty as in, you're just joining marathon and swim in a swamp.

Why do you need to do it on a 'dirty' hair? Those natural sebum will actually protect your scalp from the chemicals.

Secondly, for women, avoid coloring during and right before menstruation to prevent unnecessary 'pain'. During those time, we are more sensitive than ever, the pores, the skin and including the scalp is more sensitive. Remember that most high quality waxing places and dental clinic also advices their clients not to do treatments on those periods.

Third, you has pass all of those two and ready to color your hair. Made sure you have 1-2 hours undisturbed, from phone, homework, ehm kids, and so on. You never want an unwanted disturbance as in your phone colored the same color as your hair.
Prepare the room well as well and always do hair coloring on a well ventilated area, as in open your windows far and wide so the fumes has a chance to go away.
Come your hair thoroughly and you're ready!

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Put on some old clothes, dark colored towels, some petroleum jelly on the hair lines, ears, and neck, so the colorant wont stain them.

Open no.1. The tiny tube, the pre hair coloring treatment, apply it all over your hair start from the ends as it is the most fragile part.

Made sure all of the ends get the light gel like cream and then gently move up. If you happen to have short hair, no need applying all the way up until the scalp, just the midway length will do.

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You may re-comb your hair after applying the pre coloring serum, it helps the hair by coating them in goodness so they wont get overly dry. The pre serum also helps adding those brilliant shine to your hair all the way to the ends.

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Wait a while until the pre serum is absorbed and mixed number 2 by putting all of them into number 3. Press the tube all the way until finish. Don't leave anything behind. If you have thicker and more hair than shoulder length, you probably need more than one package.

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After joining both part together in the bottle, close it back, so don't put off the tip first, shake them well first. Or if you happen to accidentally open the tip, use the glove and close the tip by pressing it with one of your finger while mixing it vigorously up and down, until everything is mixed, open the tip of the lid.

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Apply them on the roots of the hair first, leave it on for 30 minutes, and then use the rest to the tip of the hair as it the part where the color easier to be absorbed. Virgin hair is always the hardest as it need more time then colored hair. Those who have colored their hair with henna or black will fine it very difficult to color their hair. Wait until the hair grew longer, cut the parts that has been colored by henna and/or black before coloring a lighter shade.

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After making sure that all parts are colored, I'm always prefer to use a shower cap to keep everything tidy. The 'heat' kept inside also help the color to develop better, but if you're not sure and dislike the 'heat' make some holes so the fumes can come out.

There's a sharp scent from the formula, the scalp may feel tingling and warm sensation as well, as long as it's not a burning and painful reaction, it should be fine (remember that allergic test taken before also to prevent unwanted things to happen).

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After a total of 45 minutes, I gently add warm water onto the hair and massage them gently. Rinse them bit by bit and with circular massaging movement. Remember that the colorant might be very sticky, no need rushing, gently rinse them well and they'll rinsed out eventually.

Make sure that the water runs clear in the end, it means you're done rinsing them up and ready to put the conditioner balm, no. 4 as the last treatment. Where's the 2nd treatment from the triple care? It's in the colorant.

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Apply the balm after rinsing them out and on a towel dry hair. Use it only at the mid length hair all the way to the ends. Avoid the scalp.

Wait two minutes. You may comb the hair using wide teeth comb. While waiting, use a facial mask, use soaps for the body and so on, 2 minutes will fly away so fast.

Rinse everything well and dry as usual.

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This is my new hair color and below you can see the before after.

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Look how shiny the new hair color is. Love those shines and brilliant color for sure.

I look more confident in my new hair and the even out shade made my complexion fairer and fresher!!!

Thank you L'Oreal Paris Indonesia..... wait, I'm not done yet, you can also change your hair color and start a new beginning, like Dian Sastrowardoyo and me, lembaran baru untuk kita.

Now, L'Oreal Paris invited you to win some prices while changing your hair color too.

o Hair treatment package dari L’OrĂ©al Paris senilai Rp 500.000,-

o 1 buah voucher belanja dari MAP senilai Rp 500.000,-

o 1 buah hair styler kit Phillips senilai Rp 1.000.000,-

o Special feature di berbagai media sosial L’Oreal Paris Indonesia

All of those for 3 winners, so everything mentioned above, times 3.

How?

Get your self a new hair color from L'Oreal Paris New Excellence Cream or Fashion Color. Blog about it as detailed as possible and share it as many as possible. There are points of sharing and making those posts. Don't forget to put Lembaran Baru as the keyword and you must show your readers that you're also doing the allergy test.

Explain why you want to change your hair color, describe the step by step of coloring and show us your before after images. Does the new hair color effects you? Tell us everything about it. Last but not least, submit everything you've done to these two lovely ladies (and also ask them for more details.):

Email: hani@bornprodigy.com dan heidel@bornprodigy.com

Remember that the contest is open for all bloggers in Indonesia and the deadline is 23rd June, 2015.

See you there!!!


Friday, May 22, 2015

3 Concept Eyes Natural Finish Loose Powder

Hello lovelies,

this is 3CE Natural Finish Loose Powder in #001.

Loose powder is probably the number one must have item in the beauty world. Whether people like cosmetics or not, seems like they are still using powder and loose powder is like a key item.

What's make a loose powder good or at least functional? It is usually used as a finishing touch for that softer and a more fine looking skin. It absorb oils, unwanted hydration on the skin for a matter finish or a long lasting makeup look in the end.

During touch up, we can rely on loose powder to freshen up as well.

Loose powder used as a last item also because of the powdery formula, so we always apply the wets one first and all the way until it is completed the look, then a loose powder to seal the base.

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3CE Natural Finish Loose Powder is not different, it made to be used as described above. Like usual, their product comes in a black box (and bright pink interior). Simple and sufficient.

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The box comes in a square form and the container is a round tub. Like most of loose powder container, inside there's a puff provided.

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The product only comes in 2 tones, natural in #002 and fair in #001

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All the details are in Korean, hence the website is very useful for more details:  http://en.stylenanda.com

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The product still contains paraben T___T

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They also provided an up close look on the powder.

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As seen, it is a fine powder that promote a wonderful coverage with its dusting particles. I found them to be suitable for those with any skin's condition as it gives a natural finish.

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Above is my before after look.

As seen, the powder helps the skin to looks finer, like I own a soft glow looking skin. It works with any foundation I used and offer a gentle flawless even out skin tone.

The puff itself is in good quality but a big powder brush gives a better result for a finer result, like an airy powdery application for a sprinkle of loose powder.

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The loose powder also last half a day (like 5-6 hours) and I still doesn't need any touch up until it passes 8 hours. Well, the foundation used beneath also determine whether your base will last or not, still, this Natural Finish Loose Powder helps me heaps. I can use it alone for that effortless no makeup look, with a BB Cream for daily activity, with a CC Cream for a better complexion and so on.

This loose powder also helps seals the concealer.

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Use it thinly for an airy finish and thicker for a more matte looking skin yet still natural. The only two shades is a sign that they are making these as a more translucent than covering.

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One more thing, once opened, don't throw away the sticker as it kept them well and fresh.

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3CE Glossing Waterful Foundation


Hello lovelies,

this is 3CE Glossing Waterful Foundation, and mine is in Natural Ivory.

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This brand is famous almost all around the world. From Korea, packed with attitude and looks gorgeous. It may look simple with the black packaging, the 3CE logo looks like handwritten and seems like an everyday products not for those special occasions. But it is actually one of the most renowned brand that has class and quality, and it is not cheap too.

I know their products from watching a Korean entertainment show at KBS World, one of the celebrity is using this brand and her skin looks so good, it made her skin looks waterful and flawless at the same time.

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Here are some of the details from their official website

http://en.stylenanda.com
Let me warn you, the minute you browse into their website, you'll crave for their products for sure!

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With only SPF 15 PA+, it is a definite sign that I'm not looking for it's sun protection ability.

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Their finish is more like natural, so it is only available in 4 shades, two for cool tone and the other two is for the warm tone. If you're not sure, you can opt for the beige. For sign of cool tone, you have blue vein, and warm tone means you have green vein at your wrist.

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Their blogger friendly website also provide a swatch along with the model's using the product.

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The tips from the brand to get that perfect glowing effect. But since I don't want to go to far, knowing that this is not the current trend in Indonesia, where the hot and humid weather already take its toll making sure we're glowing alright, I'm only using the foundation alone...with some loose powder for sure.

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And I'm a big fan of its high moisture properties too.

How do I use it?

After prepping the skin using skincare on a cleaned skin, a prime that promote moist skin and that's it, it's Glossing Waterful Foundation turn.

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As seen, the container has pipette on top of it, after shaking furiously, I apply some on my fingers, I also made some experiment by using sponge and brushes too, to know whether it made a difference or not. It does.

When I'm using fingers, I can feel the texture of the product, it is so moist but not greasy, it's like a goo but finer. When applied on the skin, it felt comfortable and I don't experience any discomfort. With fingers, of course I'm using less than when using brush, moreover sponge which always absorb product the most.

I find Real Technique foundation brush to be the best of all these three, it helps blending so much easier and doesn't take products as sponge does and it kept the fingers clean too. Fingers has the most moist effect, brush also get that glow effect and sponge take away the moist effect the most as well.

Bottom line, avoid sponge, when brushes is not around, use fingers instead.

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As mentioned by the brand, the product does not covers all imperfection, in facts they are more to the natural, but I find them pretty good. The coverage is medium with that wonderful glow that react to camera, like it loves being under the spotlight and as seen, there's no greasy like finish.

So perhaps, the model on their website is using all step 1,2,3, using face oil and glowing cream before the foundation for that immense glow.

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And for me, I'm happy with just step 3 ^__^

It suits me well.

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I get the glow, the natural finish, and by adding loose powder, I add the longevity of the makeup base as well. Below is me after using Glossing Waterful Foundation and their loose powder too, for 5 hours.

As seen it hasn't melt, and the glow is still as fresh as when I first applied the foundation.

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Overall,

this is a great product that offer lightness and airy makeup base that offers glow, radiant like a fully hydrated skin without looking oily or affected by grease whatsoever.

Very convenient and easy to be used, provide medium coverage, but can be added by applying concealer before and after the product. Best to be used with a good foundation brush in a downward movement (contrary to using skincare with an uplifting movement).

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We can adjust the level of 'watery' effect by applying the loose powder lightly, on certain areas only or using the puff.

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Above is me using the Glossing Waterful Foundation and then add some loose powder using a big rounded powder brush with a light and gentle touch for that looks-like-I'm-not-using-loose-powder effect. And below is me using the same foundation but when applying the loose powder, I'm using a powder puff, so the loose powder is sticking more to the skin than with large powder brush.

The effect is a more matte looking skin. It doesn't cover the watery radiance, it just appear less.

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Anyway you're using it just be careful as it is promote waterful gloss. If you are already have an oily skin, adding a face oil and glowing cream wont be a good idea. Play around and took pictures when using the product with powder, on some areas or all over, so you get many effects and by experimenting, you'll get that perfect glow that you truly want.

Last but not least, the ingredients:




Thank you.