Ayo Pergi ke Jepang dengan Kawaii Beauty Japan dan H.I.S Travel

Halo semua ^___^

Di post ku kali ini, aku ingin berbagi mengenai sebuah tur dengan tema Japan Beauty Tour. Sebelumnya aku cerita dulu ya mengapa aku sangat berminat terhadap tur seperti ini.

Dari sejak kecil, aku sudah sangat menyukai segala sesuatu yang berkenaan dengan Jepang, ayahku dulu bekerja di salah satu perusahaan Jepang yang cukup terkenal di Indonesia, dan beliau sering sekali ke Jepang. Oleh-oleh yang dia bawa selalu menarik perhatian dan terlihat sangat keren. Film-film seperti Doraemon, Sailor Moon, Megaloman, dsb juga menambah keingintahuanku akan Jepang, belum lagi komik-komiknya, dari sejak SD, Candy Candy merupakan komik Jepang pertamaku yang sangat kusuka. Gambarnya sangat cantik dan bagus. 

Nah, ada satu lagi nih, dari sejak kecil ayahku sering sekali membelikanku oleh-oleh berupa produk-produk seperti sabun, shampoo, dan berbagai produk kecantikan lainnya. Semua yang dari Jepang terlihat sangat menarik dan inovatif. Terbiasa dengan semua produk-produk yang cantik itu sampai sekarang saya masih mengkoleksi produk-produk dari Jepang, mulai dari kemasannya yang sangat indah sampai fungsi-fungsinya yang unik.

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(Di lokasi Istana Osaka)

Sekarang setelah saya dewasa, saya sudah ke Jepang tiga kali, dua kali karena disponsori oleh dua perusahaan kecantikan di Singapura dan sekali jalan-jalan dengan keluarga dan teman-teman. Tetap saja, rasanya tetap ingin kembali kesana. Jika ditanya apa yang sangat saya sukai dari Jepang, jawabannya bisa saja, hampir semua tentang Jepang. Pemandangan yang indah, makanan yang enak-enak, gaya hidup mereka yang lebih sehat, negara yang sangat teratur, rapi, dan aman, dan tentunya trend kecantikan Jepang yang selalu didepan.

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(Berbagai macam variasi produk kecantikan -pewarna rambut- di salah satu toko di Tokyo)


Sebagai seorang beauty blogger dan 'beauty enthusiast' tentunya kosmetik merupakan faktor penentu utama mengapa saya ingin sekali terus menerus pergi ke Jepang. Dan sekarang H.I.S Travel akan mengadakan Beauty Tour yang bekerja sama dengan Kawaii Beauty Japan, keren kan?!

Sedikit tentang Kawaii Beauty Japan, sebuah media yang isinya penuh dengan segala sesuatu yang berhubungan dengan kecantikan dan Jepang. Mulai dari gaya hidup, tips-tips kecantikan, ulasan produk, sampai kesehatan, semua ada disini. Apa yang berbeda dari Kawaii Beauty Japan dengan media lainnya? Mereka melakukannya dengan hati. Masih penasaran? Klik disini ya.

Saya ingin sekali mengikuti Japan Beauty Tour, saya berharap bisa mengujungi lebih banyak tempat-tempat yang belum pernah saya kunjungi sebelumnya, seperti Sapporo dan mencoba lebih banyak produk kecantikan. Dengan inovasi yang tiada henti, pastinya banyak produk baru yang keluar setiap hari di Jepang. Shibuya dan Shinjuku merupakan dua tempat dimana banyak sekali produk kecantikan dijual, saya ingin kesana lagi dan tentunya melewati area yang selalu 'happening', Harajuku.

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(salah satu kosmetik unik dari Jepang untuk mewarnai alis kita)

Saya ingin mencoba beauty trend disana, mulai dari gaya rambut sampai 'nail art'. Di Jakarta memang ada beberapa salon dengan orang Jepang sebagai hair stylist-nya, tapi pastinya jika mendapatkan pengalaman hair makeover di Jepang langsung, ini baru sensasional. Belum lagi 'nail art' mereka yang sangat apik dan memiliki design yang tidak ada duanya, pastinya, saya juga ingin mencoba.

Dan mengapa harus dengan H.I.S Tour and Travel Indonesia? Karena agensi tour asal Jepang ini memiliki spesialisasi dengan tour ke Jepang. Variasi dan kelengkapan tour mereka sangat memuaskan, JR Pass pun tersedia di website mereka. Selain tour-tour ke Jepang, H.I.S Tour and Travel juga menyediakan tour dalam negeri dan negara-negara lainnya seperti Korea, Eropa dan Turki.

Saya berharap dapat memenangkan tour ini dan bisa berbagi pengalaman menyenangkan ini dengan semua pembaca, kerabat dan teman-teman saya. Beauty Tour ke negeri Sakura pastinya akan menjadi pengalaman yang sangat indah.

Yuk, follow Kawaii Beauty Japan di
Twitter: @KawaiiBeautyJP
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dan
Instagram: @kawaiibeautyjapan

Dan buat kalian yang ingin berkesempatan memenangkan Beauty Tour ini, dapat meng-klik banner dibawah ini.

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Terima kasih dan stay pretty!

Olbas for Children

Hello everyone,

especially to all the moms out there. This item is made for the kids and babies above 3 months old. I guess we all know that some medicine can be a bit too harsh or have that negative effect, so we try to be as natural as possible. Olbas has provides us that safer option for one of the most common illnesses, cold and flu.

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Yes, those cold and flu seems to be something that we all have to gone through hundreds of times during our life time. The congested breathing process or blocked nose is one of the 'main ingredient' that made us feel uncomfortable and on small children, it can be quite a challenge. This handy relief is easy to use and made them feel comfortable

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www.olbas.co.uk:

For little blocked noses

For those little blocked noses that find traditional Olbas Oil just a bit too powerful, there's Olbas for Children, a gentle decongestant formulation to relieve congestion in even the smallest noses of the family – from as young as 3 months old.

For children aged 3 months to 2 years, add 4 drops of Olbas for Children to a tissue or hanky and place it just out of reach. For children aged 2 and over, add 8 to 12 drops. That should bring them soothing but effective blocked nose relief – even at night.

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Of course I can not get a testimonial from my baby, but I can get one from my 9 yrs old girl. She said that Olbas for Children smells better than other oils we've tried, such as eucalyptus oil. The product works gently and gradually helping the nose to be unblocked in a matter of seconds. The nose will feel the cool air and soothing sensation almost instantly. On babies, I can see that she has become less cranky and able to sleep better at night.

For me, I love how this clear oil as it is more natural and friendly. It is not medicine so I can just drops some when needed or when the oils has worn off. Drops just around 2-3 on a tissue or hanky or blanket, or event the clothes on the chest to tummy area (no need to get them too closed) and the oils will evaporated to almost anywhere in the room. It's like the best aromatherapy to babies and kids I've found so far.

Product made available by @hoshikichishop at instagram

Thank you so much.

Corine de Farme Nappy Change Cream

Hello momies,

a product from Corine de Farme is here with their Nappy Change Cream. A product that is made for babies, particularly, on nappy area.

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www.corinedefarme.com:

95% of natural origin.
Paraben free and hypoallergenic.
Specially formulated using ingredients of natural origin that have been carefully selected to ensure optimal tolerance and complete respect for even the most sensitive skin. 
Prevents appearance of irritations and reduces any already present.
Enriched with zinc oxide, it creates a protective barrier between baby's buttom and nappy.
Tested under dermatological and pediatric control.
Developed, made and packaged in France.

Ingredients:

AQUA, ZINC OXIDE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERIN, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM, POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYRICINOLEATE, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, PANTHENOL, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE.

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The creamy and thick white product does feels heavy on the skin, it has to be massaged for a bit, and then the white cream will slowly turns transparent with white cast. The nappy cream works as a shield against water and further irritation. Suitable for sensitive skin like babies and on areas where friction is at most (due to diapers and constant nappy changing).

The paraben free product also doesn't contain any fragrance or any scent. The product is not sticky once applied well but on the skin it feels like it has become a protective film. The skin where the product is applied feels comfortable and cooler. Can be used by adults as well who suffer from skin irritation such as heat rash.

Thank you Corine de Farme Indonesia.  
                                                                                                                     

Soap & Glory The Daily Smooth Body Butter

Hello all,

it's been quite tense lately in Jakarta, I hope everyone is okay and well, regarding tomorrow, let's just pray to God that no matter what, we are kept safe and sound because I do believe that God is with us, Indonesia.

Now, to smooth things out (wink wink), I want to share a review about a product from Soap and Glory, the Daily Smooth Body Butter.

Have you ever see someone so pretty, then when you're looking at her elbow, it looks so dark, with white strikes since it is really dry? I don't know why but sometime that's how I see someone been taking care of herself well or not, in a 'beauty sense' ya.

I love skincare and nowadays more and more people start paying attention in maintaining than just covering, but still, when I see someone with a very smooth complexion on her face yet her elbows or knees looks really dry, it feels incomplete.

Those dry and rough areas will become worst when not treated properly, a good moisturizing lotion is needed, in fact, when it has become really dry, a body butter is a better option.

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Details from http://www.soapandglory.com/

Dew it every day with rosehip seed oil and cocoa butter. Moisturizes and leaves skin gorgeously scented with our Mist You Madly™ fragrance.

Instructions for Use

Divide a small plum-sized splodge between your shins, knees, thighs, elbows, tops of toes and then everywhere else. Massage around until it all starts to sink in. (Love the fragrance? Double up with Mist You Madly body spray on top.)

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The dew it everyday concept is about using it daily as part as the daily routine and for those rough areas such as elbows, knees, etc. The slightly thick white cream will turn into a very smooth butter that feels light on the skin. Unlike other body butter in the market this one is so easy to use. I hate those thick butters, I have to keep on massaging yet still feels sticky and greasy. This one? So far so good.

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The aroma is quite masculine at first, in fact, my dad had a perfume like this one a few years ago. After a while the scent will settle down and become less 'sharp' into a soft musk.

Overall, a very good beauty butter with no paraben that helps those dry skin on the roughest part to become soft and smooth without any greasy effect. The result? A silky skin with the scent of musk. The effect last until the next shower. With continuous usage the rough area will become better and better.

Kiehl's Micro-Blur Skin Perfector

Hello everyone,

Kiehl's has just launch a new product a few moment ago, this item has created a buzz in Japan and Singapore. The skincare base company seems to become more and more closer to those who loves makeup.

We have witness, try and use their BB's, now is their Micro-Blur Skin Perfector as a makeup base.

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Details from www.kiehls.com:

Lightweight skin smoother visibly transforms skin in seconds and over time

• Instantly diminishes the appearance of pores and refines skin texture.
• Provides long-lasting pore and texture correction.
• Paraben-free, dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic.
• Appropriate for all skin types and skin tones.

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The non paraben is perfect for those with safety in mind and the non comedogenic is purrrfect for me ^__^

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Seems like it is a product that answer most of the problems from the skin, a huge pores that seems like galloping the whole universe, like seriously, being in a humid and hot climate does make the pores larger, sweats and sebum are coming out, a plain skincare wont do much, seems like we do need a Micro-Blur Skin Perfector.

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Like usual all the details are provided at the packaging and tube, I love products in a tube, it is more hygienic than a pot.

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Need to say more? Please do watch the video below:

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The overall look become matte, the skin feels silky soft and the pores does blurs out like using a soft focus, still want to see up closed?

Below are the pictures:

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It's like the skin appears to be more calm and relaxed. The pores and lines are tighter making the skin appear and feels smoother, fairer, and when touched? So soft and velvety.

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It looks really nice, isn't it?! I really love that it made my skin looks better but since it is not makeup, I feel at ease and better since I don't have to worry about over-sized pores when applying makeup after this since the pores are 'closed'.

The product can be used as a makeup base, or just as it is after skincare to enhance and create a pore-less look.

Once set, I can use a makeup like usual, liquid foundation or powder, it doesn't matter.

Thank you Kiehl's Indonesia.

D'Height Salon at Central Park Mal

Hello everyoneeee,

finally, after a year holding back not to color nor perm nor do anything chemical to my hair, the resting period has finally over ^__^

With D'Height Salon at Central Park Mal, my boring out of date hair is getting a makeover. Cut, perm and colored in one go.

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The first thing is washing the hair. Tips from me, if you want to get a chemical process done to your hair do not wash them at least 1-2 days before D day to help protect the hair and scalp from pain, actual pain or chemical 'pain'. Especially on the scalp if you're doing a bleaching process.

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The cutting technique done by Jimmy is quite unique, I really like the result. Right after the cut the hair is permed with Korean Wave. That's Toy in the picture, he is checking and inserting foam to the rolls. I like those big rolls, so the curls created are not those tiny ones.

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The curling process is very fast, it's like an hour flat from putting the rolls and the chemicals onto the hair, waiting time and blow drying using those colorful tubes.

Right after rinsing the hair is colored into red ombre. I choose ombre instead of a full scale colors as the style last longer, if I colored the hair all the way I have to keep on coloring them once the new hair growing.

And I was busy chatting with Olwen without noticing, the coloring process also done, it's very fast.

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What do you think? Everything was done in 3 hours, isn't it fast?! Suitable for those busy working ladies or moms. Btw, since I'm still nursing, non of these chemical touched the roots, it is safer as there's no skin contact.

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Nofia is the one curling my hair and help in the coloring process as well, I really recommend her curling technique as the result is awesome. I was worried at first, I don't want them to be like super messy or too 'aunty-like'. The cut and precise curling made this look possible.

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Above is the picture of me and Olwen, she is the PR of salon D'Height at Central Park Mal.

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So, if you're thinking of getting a Korean Wave, coloring, or just a cut, yet still wavering, try D'Height Salon at Central Park Mal as they are currently having a 20% off on Monday-Friday.

Follow their new social media at instagram @dheight.team and if you come and show them you've following their instagram plus post a before after photos after getting any service there, you'll get a FREE voucher for wash and blow.

Thank you.

Skin79 Winner Announcement

Dear beauty bloggers,

Thank you so much for participating, here are the winners of the giveaway.

1. Green: Dewi Yang, http://pinkuroom.blogspot.com/2014/06/skin79-bb-cream-giveaway-by.html
2.Pink: Annisa Arifiani, http://www.nisabeautyroom.com/2014/07/giveaway-from-carnellin-skin-79-bb-cream.html
3.Gold: Sinta Sekarsari, http://sintasekarasri.blogspot.com/2014/07/beauty-skin79-giveaway-by-carnellin.html
4.Snail: Dewie Aprillia, http://mybeautypinastika.blogspot.com/2014/07/review-skin79-bb-cream-giveaway-by.html
5.Bronze: Beatrix Dilla, http://beatrixdilla.blogspot.com/2014/07/skin79-giveaway-by-carnellin-at.html
6.Orange: Natasha Laurensia, goo.gl/pI6mvW
7.Purple: Jesslyn Yunnie, http://lynlyne.blogspot.com/2014/07/i-want-skin79-purple-super-plus-beblesh.html

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Please do fill in the google docs: HERE, we will be waiting for your response until 29th of July, 2014.

Thank you Skin79 for all the prizes for the winners!

PS: once you received the prizes please do review about it, those who reviews will have a greater chance on winning my next giveaway.

Babyliss 4 in 1 Rotating Brush BEliss Brushing

Hello everyone,

recently, I've been dwelling with my hair, since I don't have the time (yet) to make them stylist by going to the salon for the latest trend, I need them stay pretty on daily basis. I've heard about Babyliss and its rotating brush for quite some time and finally,
Cuttieshop kindly provide me their Babyliss 4 in 1 Rotating Brush BEliss Brushing.

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Here are the exterior of the products, the box that explains everything inside.

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And there's a bag inside the box that carry all the tool and brushes, neat huh?!

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A sleek design and trendy too, this is a safe place all of the products inside to stay protected during traveling or simply storing.

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Below is the image from inside the bag.

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Everything is tucked in firmly and there's a bubble wrap as well to help absorb the shock.

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Please do watch the video of me with the product.

Of course the highlight is the rotating brush, which is only one head. The biggest of them all and the only one that rotates. Take note that they do go overheated quite fast, when it does, it made the rotating ability stops. Usually it will happen once I've finished drying and styling, so when using it with 1-2 more people, give the product an ample 'resting' time to cool down.

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Here are the pictures of the result in using each of the brushes.

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On the image above, I'm using it as a helper to dry the hair near the roots and when the hair is really wet. It help as a very wide tooth come. Of course this is actually used for a curly hair. Since I don't have a curly hair (at that moment) I'm using it as something else.

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Overall,

a very handy hair dryer with a rotating brush, the 1000w power is very powerful in drying my hair almost instantly (around 5 minutes) and styling it at the same time. I can choose the tops as I please and according to the need at the moment. The bag and all it's band inside help protects each item carefully. Best of all, the rumors where it made the hair tangled while rotating, is NOT proven.

I love how almost everything is covered, so there's no hot metal touching the hair (and our fingers).

The rotating brush does create a whole lotta volume to a limp and lifeless hair.

Tips:
It does need practice in using each of the item, once I get used to it, I became a huge fan.
When your hair is really damaged like my ends, use a good hair serum before and after usage to help the hair become less dry and less brittle.

Thank you www.cuttieshop.com

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Kiehl's Original Musk Bath and Shower Liquid Body Cleanser and BodyLotion

Hello everybody,

these are my current love affair, the sublime scent has been a family favorite for years now. It's addictive!

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The Original Musk Oil No.1 comes with a body lotion, bath and shower liquid body cleanser and their eau de toilette spray. I've shared a review regarding the edt here (CLICK ME). Let's just say, since 2011, the scent kinda 'grow' in me.

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Thanks to Kiehl's, now I'm having an opportunity to try the rest of the collection, the beautiful lotion and shower gel. The details from www.kiehls.com:

the lotion

A luxurious, yet lightweight body lotion fragranced with Musk

• Leaves skin silky-smooth
• Sensuously fragranced with the distinctly modern scent that is Kiehl's Original Musk

the shower gel

A richly-foaming bath and shower gel

• Leaves skin superbly soft, clean, and sensuously fragranced with the distinctly modern scent that is Kiehl's Original Musk

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The shower gel is a honey colored gel texture that lathers beautifully and suitable to be used in the bath tub too, the soft bubbles and that scent, oh that lingering scent. It makes bath time feels like a luxurious pampering time at a 5 stars hotel. It cleans the skin nicely without any drying effect and caressing the whole body with its undisputed aroma.

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When taking a shower with the gel a good sponge will definitely help in creating finer foam for better cleansing. The scent does make shower time feels so good as well. And after having a shower or bath time with the shower gel, continuing the ritual with the lotion for a whole day of musk lingered all over, hmm, is there a shampoo of musk as well? They should!

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The white lotion with a very rich musk aroma also feels rich on the skin too. It was light but thick at the same time. On the skin I have to work it through by gently keep on massaging the lotion on the skin, after a while (like 3-5 minutes) the lotion is partially absorbed, leaving a bit of slippery and greasy feeling on top. It took around 30 minutes or so before they are completely into the skin, what left behind? A soft, supple and very fragrant skin.

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These trio when used together last for the whole day, from morning to night and when used after a night shower/bath, it'll last until the morning, love love love it!

Overall,

A pampering toiletries that gives the skin that sultry silky goodness and amazing fragrant that will last for hours and hours.

*Suitable for Original Musk scent lover.

Introducing Garnier Sakura White

Hello lovelies,

after just a while launching the whole complete set of Light Complete, Garnier Sakura White is here.

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A package sent to me, all dressed in pretty pink sakura colors. The collection is made for that rosy white skin tone.

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Click on the image for larger view. You may read the details launched by Garnier.

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Inside, there's a cleansing foam, moisturizing cream, whitening cream and sleeping essence. These are not the full collection of the range, there are still night cream, face mask, and so on.

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The packaging are blooming with sakura flowers all over, it is so pretty ^__^ all of them also has that distinct scent of sakura (cherry blossoms).

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Their commercial already aired on TV, the message is clear, to give the skin that pinkish radiance, brighter and fairer skin in rosy tone.

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The products sent to me are in around 20 ml, so I prefer to do a short review since they are not a complete set after all. In this post, it will be about introduction and experience in using them for a week.

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All of them has a white pinkish color with a different textures. The day moisturizer has SPF21 PA+++, it gives the skin a light hydrating effect and there's a white cast effect when used.

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The facial foam is like a pearly pinkish white gel that lathers up easily with the help of a net, it can make a nice foam to clean the skin, it does make the skin feels dry.

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The facial foam itself is a simple product, it only cleans daily debris but not makeup or skincare containing spf, so please do use a makeup remover first before using the facial foam so there wont be chemical residue left on the skin that can cause problems in the future, like clogging the pores, irritations, or acne.

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Now, let's move on to the whitening cream and sleeping essence. One for day time usage UVA UVB filter and the other for night time before a moisturizer.

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The whitening essence is used after a moisturizer, it can act like a makeup base as well, it help even out the skin tone for a brighter complexion and making the pores less visible.

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Below are the texture, both in light pink colors. The whitening cream is like a paste, thicker and richer while the sleeping essence is like a gel, looks clearer and lighter on the skin.

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They are both helping the skin looks fairer but works differently, one as a cream used after moisturizer at day time, helping protects the skin from the sun and the other before moisturizer and used at night time hydrating the skin with its natural fruit extracts and sakura too.

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Overall,

Garnier Sakura White is a series of products that gives the skin a fairer complexion gradually. The formula suits those around 18-25 years old due to the light hydrating effect. Those over 25 probably want to look for a skincare with a more moist effect.

Thank you Garnier Indonesia.