hand and nail cream is not something that I use on daily basis, in fact, I rarely using it, perhaps during traveling is more needed, especially on a dry and cold climate when the skin become very dry and the nails are brittle.
Due to the constant use of warm water and soap, the hand and nails can be pretty weak and dryness as well. On the other hand, I dislike the use of any cream since it is usually sticky or greasy. So I prefer use them on the back of my hands only. Like applying a tiny dot on the back of my hand and rub them together.
I do notices that most hand creams are available at the doctor's office, since they have to wash their hands between each patient and that would make their hands very dry, a cream is much needed. The Body Shop Almond Hand & Nail Cream is one of the cream that gives the skin a silky finish with little greasy effect.
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http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk
Product description
This effective daily hand cream cares for nails
as well as hands and contains two manicurist’s essentials: sweet almond
oil and panthenol.
Moisturizing
Conditions nails
Sweet almond scent
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The scent of the almond is faint and not really there to be sniff after 30 minutes is up.
The cream does gives comfort to the dry skin and shine to the nails and not really felt slippery but on my constantly wet palms, they do become slippery. So most of the time, I'm using it for my elbows and knees. The product also a good substitute for my body lotion :D
this is the newest EDT in The Body Shop world. It's a bit late for me to share the review but I still want to share as I love the scent, it has that iconic rose scent that is pleasurable.
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http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk
Britain’s favourite
flower comes into full bloom for this charmingly light rose eau de
toilette. Sure to become a favourite in your fragrance collection, this
sparkling scent contains the essence of hand-picked British roses and
Community Trade organic
Fresh, dewy rose fragrance
With the essence of hand-picked British roses
Contains Community Trade organic alcohol
Can be used with other products in the British Rose range to layer the scent
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It was made as a series. It has many items inside the series and when they are layered the power of the scent will multiply. When used alone, it was pretty faint and only last on me for around 2-3 hours max. The bottle is simple and the details on the bottle is provided just as it is.
The scent reminds me a lot of a classic rose scent. Definitely suitable for rose lover and to be used with the rest of the range for a all around rosy experience.
here's a simple soap from The Body Shop Indonesia made using fresh olive. It has that iconic olive scent like the rest of the olive collection by The Body Shop, such as the body butter.
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http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk
product description
This moisturising soap contains organic olive oil. It leaves skin clean and soft.
Rich lather
Fresh olive scent
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Lathers up easily, cleans the skin to a nice fresh feeling and I like the scent as it somehow brings comfort. I still need to use my regular body lotion but the soap doesn't dries up the skin like normal skin. This is the kind of soap that everyone in the family could use.
A bar last for around 1-2 weeks in my household.
Overall, a simple body soaps that cleans without drying the skin with a nice olive scent.
Paul & Joe Gel Foundation Refill is a Water based foundation which offers medium to full coverage.
Designed
to moisturise and hydrate the skin with a blend of Marine Collagen and
Theanine, Gel Foundation Refill creates a natural looking, dewy
complexion with absolute flawlessness and radiance.
Exclusively
created to fit in the stylish Gel Foundation Case (sold separately),
this innovative foundation refill has a genius gel formula which cools
the skin upon application and blends to a seamless finish. Enriched with
Green Tea, Hyaluronic Acid and Amino Acids, Gel Foundation Refill also
helps to visibly plump and rejuvenate the skin and offers additional
Antioxidant protection against free radical aggressors and premature
signs of ageing.
Leaving the complexion looking fresh, youthful
and radiant, Gel Foundation Refill is suitable for all skin types and is
available in a selection of shades to suit all skin tones
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10 Pink Beige - For fair to light skin tones.
20 Yellow Beige - For light to medium skin tones.
30 Beige - For medium skin tones.
40 Honey Beige - For medium to tanned skin tones.
50 Warm Beige - For tanned to deep skin tones.
Mine is number 20.
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Start with a foundation primer - we love Moisturising Foundation Primer L.
Using a light sponge apply Gel Foundation Refill onto the skin.
Blend and repeat until desired coverage is achieved.
Since I have Protecting Foundation Primer S, I started with that one.
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The product and container comes in two separate purchase, *I can hear you're booing. Seems like they have an idea of you'll simply buy the refill in the future, so the waste can be reduced. But what happen if you have purchased them once and didn't like the product? I'm afraid, that is unlikely to happen, since the product is super duper cute and works really well.
It may look super cute but still has the power to cover all imperfection, plus, the skincare inside is just superb. And the texture, oh wow, this is the fist gel foundation in a compact formula that I have.
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It has a cool temperature, kinda like pudding but firmer, and when swipe using fingers or sponge or foundie brush, they are easily taken.
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Put the refill inside the container and voila! They are in perfect fit, suitable for traveling or just about anytime. Don't throw the refill container yet, if you happen not using it often, do put it back to the white refill container to keep them moist and lovely, and less exposed to the environment.
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It cools off my skin instantly and easily used. No clumps, no cakey, no dry patches made by the product, no problem whatsoever, it glides on beautifully and effortlessly. It covers imperfection in a light and comfortable way. I'm using the Protecting Foundation Primer S before the Gel Foundation, the coverage given now has become pretty high. My skin appears flawless without looking like using makeup.
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I love this product. It is not as aromatic nor fragrant like the primer, but the texture is definitely a winner. The compact has big round satisfying mirror. Beautiful exterior as well with a sponge that works like a charm.
The water based formula can win hearts easily and all the juicy skincare inside. I'm personally addicted to the immediate cool feeling upon usage. Still, the number one feature is how it easily glide and blend on the skin and made them look flawless yet still very, very light. I think this is the lightest foundation that gives a good coverage I've tried. Highly recommended.
Thank you Paul & Joe Beaute Indonesia, see you again soon!!
Calling all Korean makeup fans!!! VOV has just celebrate the grand opening of their first flagship studio, and it's in Emporium Mall Pluit, Jakarta, Indonesia *fireworks sparks everywhere.
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It was an evening to remember. There are many products on display, and one product attracts me the most, the LipQuids.
Aside from the grand opening, VOV also celebrate the launch of new VOV.
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VOV mengeluarkan koleksi
makeup terbaru dengan tampilan kemasan yang unik dan eye-catching, VOV Runway
Collection. Khusus untuk koleksi ini, VOV berkolaborasi dengan the hottest fashion designer asal Korea
Selatan, Kwak Hyun Joo dalam mendesain kemasannya. Kwak Hyun Joo adalah Fashion Designer yang selalu menghasilkan desain yang unik dan
tidak biasa, terbukti dari koleksi-koleksinya yang sudah sering tampil di
berbagai runway bergengsi di Korea
atau international.
Desain motif packagingVOV Runway Collection ini merupakan salah satu desain favorit dari koleksi
Kwak Hyun Jooyang dipresentasikan pada Runway SEOUL FASHION WEEK FW 2014.
Tematik desain ini terinspirasi dari para rapper
cantik dan street wear yang
mengangkat cerita tentang HIPHOP style.
Hiphop style sendiri merupakan
perpaduan yang sangat dinamis antara Rapping,
DJ-ing, Breakdance dan Graphic vector
yang belakangan ini juga mewarnai dunia fashion
dan gaya hidup lainnya dan sedang sangat trend
di Korea saat ini.VOV Runway Collection ini hadir dengan
tampilan yang fun, young & chic.
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VOV Runway Collection ini terdiri dari 5 jenis makeup dengan
kualitas terbaik dan collectible;Runway
Glow Metal CC, Runway 4 Color Eyes, Runway Pro Liner, Runway Cube Lipquid,
Runway Multi Cushion Pen.
1.Runway
Glow Metal CC (Maxi Moist, Smoothing and glow finish), harga Rp 445.000
CC cream yang lembut dan tahan lama. Membuat wajah terlihat
lebih cerah dengan hasil akhir glowing dan
memberikan kesan moist, volume dan smoothness pada kulit wajah.
Dan tutup pelat metal (untuk menyimpan isi) sangat higenis
dan efisien (tidak tumpah).
2.Runway
4 Color Eyes, harga Rp 300.000
Eyeshadow palette
yang terdiri dari 4 warna utama yang cocok digunakan untuk segala suasana.
Dilengkapi dengan
applicator yang cocok untuk pemula memudahkan aplikasi dalam saru kali
sapuan. Pearl powder extract yang
membuat tampilan lebih berkilau (glowing).
3.Runway
Pro Liner, 2 colors (01 Black & 02 Pearl Brown), harga Rp 170.000
Eyeliner dengan tekstur lembut
yang dapat membingkai cantik mata dengan hasil yang natural. Dilengkapi dengan professional brush (kuas datar) yang
bisa membaurkan hasil pada ujung mata. Tekstur lembut untuk mengambar dan
menghasilkan hasil akhir yang tampak professional. Tahan lama tanpa membuat kulit
dibagian mata menjadi kering.
4.Runway
Cube Lipquid, 2 Colors (Burgundy and Mandarin), Harga Rp 230.000
Paduan antara lip tint,
lip gloss dan lipstick dengan
tekstur yang ringan dan tahan lama.
Ringan, lembut, dan warna yang lebih solid bersinar.
Formula yang ringan dan melembabkan bibir.
5.Runway
Multi Cushion Pen, 3 Colors (Pink, Apricot, Shade/Nude), Harga Rp 270.000
Cushion pen multifungsi dengan
tekstur velvet yang dapat
menghasilkan natural look sebagai lipstick, blusher dan eyeshadow. Lembut ke kulit dan tidak
lengket. Pas digunakan dengan sapuan
tangan hingga hasilnya terkesan alami (natural).
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Watch the video here:
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A bit about their Flagship Studio:
Introducing New VOV Studio concept. Setelah 11 tahun ada di Indonesia, VOV merubah konsep
studio/counter untuk para konsumennya dengan menghadirkan pengalaman makeup yang lebih serius dengan sentuhan
K-Make up.
Flagship Studio
pertama di Emporium Pluit Mall, Jakarta Utara ini mendukung konsep terbaru VOV
yaitu : ‘Girly and Modern Chic’VOV Studio hadir dengan style yang lebih young, fun
dan trendy, dengan tema ‘Touch, Play and Joy’. VOV Studio
dilengkapi dengan VOV Make Up Corner,Play
zone dan rangkaian make up
lengkap dengan warna-warna yang beraneka ragam, memastikan para customer senang
menghabiskan waktu di studio ini untuk bermain dengan warna-warni K-makeup . Selain itu para VOV Beauty Stylist juga siap membantu
memberikan tips dan tricks make upatau konsultasi make up lainnya.
Mengusung tema K – Make Up yang berbeda dari Korean
Beauty Brands lainnya, VOV Studio
ini juga didesain penuh dengan gimmick
dan sentuhan Korean Style, ditambah
dengan branded wall yang semakin menambah
keunikan dari studio ini. Dengan warna visual yang lebih menarik, VOV menawarkan
rangkaian complete makeupdari makeup
sehari-hari hingga professional makeup
dengan warna yang beragam dan produk yang innovative,
dari eye makeup hingga nail polish dengan sentuhan Korean-chic Style.
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And about VOV:
VOV adalah brand cosmetic asal Korea Selatan yang sudah ada sejak tahun 1981 di Korea. VOV hadir di Indonesia sejak tahun 2004 .
Sejak bulan Agustus 2015 VOV resmi
diakusisi dan menjadi salah satu brand
cosmetics dibawah naungan PT. Teguh Pesona yang kedepannya akan hadir
dengan memperkenalkan konsep terbaru dari VOV yaitu Girly and Modern chic
Mengusung tema K – Make Up yang berbeda dari Korean
Beauty Brands lainnya yang sudah ada
di Indonesia, VOV menawarkan rangkaian complete
makeupdari makeup sehari-hari hingga professional
makeup dengan warna yang beragam dan produk yang innovative, dari eye makeup
hingga nail polish dengan sentuhan Korean-chic Style.
Sesuai dengan konsep terbarunya ‘Girly
and Modern Chic’ kini VOV hadir lebih trendy, fun dan vivid color yang
membebaskan para customer nya untuk
mengekspresikan dirinya melalui makeup.
VOV sangat mengerti gaya hidup wanita modern saat ini yang selalu ingin tampil memukau
setiap saat tetapi tetap praktis. Maka VOV menawarkan banyak pilihan warna dan makeup yang compact. Dengan kualitas makeup
yang highly pigmented namun easy to useyang dapat menunjang rasa percaya diri para
penggunanya.
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new concept store dari VOV adalah‘Touch,
Play and Joy’ yang memastikan customer
merasa senang dan sangat personal saat
mengaplikasikan dan melakukan padu-padan (mix and match) warna-warni VOV yang colorful dan stylish di counter/studio
VOV. New concept store ini juga
memanjakan customer dengan
dilengkapinya detail VOV Makeup Corner dan branded wall. Lengkap dengan new
tester bar produk dan Beauty Stylist
yang siap membantu para customer menangani konsultasi makeup personal anda.
VOV is total beauty cosmetics brand that realizes beautiful dreams, dengan konsep baru dan rangkaian
kosmetik yang lengkap, kini para wanita dapat mempercantik diri dengan mudah
dan mewujudkan mimpinya.
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I played along with the products waiting for the event to start. They have a complete collection from makeup base, such as, BB Cream, primer, foundation, to powders and colors makeup such as these eyeshadows, they come in pretty sprakly colors but has some fallouts.
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6 shades in one compact.
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And the one that I've been eyeing for the LipQuid, here I am using Orange Sun.
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Lighter than lipstick! More Vivid Color than
lipstick! More Intricate than lipstick!
VOV
Super Fitting Lipquid merupakan paduan antara lipstick, lip tint dan lip stain.
Pewarna bibir ini menawarkan konsep baru
dengan tekstur cair yang lebih ringan daripada lipstick, warna yang dihasilkan lebih terang daripada lipstick dengan pilihan warna yang
lebih menarik daripada lipstick.
VOV Super Fitting Lipquid, IDR 240.000
Bertekstur
cair dan ringan di bibir
Nyaman dan menyenangkan
saat diaplikasikan
Highly pigmented, warna langsung terlihat
hanya dengan sekali sapuan
Membuat bibir
terlihat lebih halus dan lembut
Hasil akhir nuansa
bersinar (glowing)
Didesain khusus
dengan ujung sikat yang meruncing yang memudahkan dalam pengaplikasiannya.
(dipatentkan oleh LG H&H Korea)
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Soon after the event begun and there's an opening from the company, the brand and representative from Korea.
This is Ms. Crystal Park, VOV International Make Up Artist. She is going to give us a quick makeup demo.
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After a short introduction, she gave us a 15-20 minites makeup demo. Somehow Korean always gave the audience a super fast makeup demo, like they are always emphasizing on natural beauty. I don't know about them but I think most of Indonesian still looking for the 'western style' makeup base where the coverage is medium to maximum. Perhaps light Korean makup base is suitable for those with flawless to minimum problem on their skin.
Over glowing skin also never a trend in Indonesia (Jakarta especially) since all the time we are bombarded with hot and humid weather. Our skin is 'naturally glowing' thanks to the sweat, we are constantly fighting the glows :D
Aside from the makeup demo, rest assure, VOV still have products that made makeup base last, a series of primer, foundation, powders and so on.
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And then it is time to cut the ribbon to commemorate the celebration.
The soju is passed on and the event is completed.
Everyone who came can enjoy special promotion, discounts, makeup service and these goodies to bring home.
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I'll review them soon, check out more on my instagram @Carnellin as I'd share the complete swatch of the LipQuid and a short video on the event.
