A’kin Rosehip & Shea Intensive Moisture Antioxidant Crème

Hello lovelies,

this is a new product, new as in, I recently found out during one of my trips to Singapore. A'kin is an Australian brand that care for the skin and against animal testing too.

Apparently, the brand have so many things to offer, not just skincare but hair care too, but it's ashamed that their website kept crashing down, it's not easy to get information like that. 

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Description

• Intensive moisturiser brightens, smooths and revitalises
• With rosehip and shea butter
• For dry and sensitive skin types

A’kin Rosehip & Shea Intensive Moisture Antioxidant Crème is pure luxury and quality; a real treat for your skin. It contains certified organic Rosehip Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado Oil and Vitamins A, B5, and E for sheer radiance.
Use this cream morning, noon and night as part of your skincare regime for youthful looking, hydrated skin.

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Directions:

Morning and evening, massage into facial skin after cleansing. Ideal to use after applying A’kin Pure Radiance Certified Organic Rosehip Oil.

Ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sucrose Stearate, Sorbitol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed extract, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, Bisabolol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Palmitate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Thioctic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Phytosterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta- Carotene, Limonene, Linalool.

Advisory information:

For Dry & Sensitive Skin Types.

A’kin products are vegan and free from sulphates, parabens, ethoxylated petrochemical cleansers, propylene glycol, silicones, phthalates, mineral oils, DEA, artificial colours and fragrance, animal ingredients and animal testing.

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The product seems really good, from the packaging, container, details that are written or drawn on the box. Like they are there to impressed, the ingredients are colored beautifully, brightens, smooths, and revitalizes the skin they say.

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Everything is written in details on the box, I like it, they provide enough information for potential buyer and user here. Rosehip oil is one of the highlighted ingredients a few years back said it can heal scars, help the skin to regenerate better and many other wonders to hydrating and nourishing. They have tons of products with rosehip oils in Singapore and I guess in Australia too since Singaporean kinda loves products from down under. Miranda Kerr also said to be using the oils...hmm, me want :D

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From brightening, smoothing, fading scars, moisturizing, firming, even out skin tone, to many others and the shea butter itself is well known too for being so good to dry skin. Shea butter is also one of the most famous ingredients known worldwide to the the key most important details in making the skin elastic and well protected from many different conditions linked to dryness. So this cream should be one powerful moisturizer for me. Or anyone  with dry skin or problematic skin thanks to aging.

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The texture of the cream is thick and rich yet on the skin they melt easily and made the skin feels so good. Like there's a calming thing going on, my dry skin are happy meeting with the cream and enjoy using it on daily basis.

What's appear to be heavy at first was becoming smooth and soft afterwards and giving my skin a subtle lovely glow of a perfectly moist skin away from dryness and the moist effect last almost the whole day, and that would be a good record for me.

Drink enough fluid, eat many fruits and veggies not always does the trick for my very dry skin, plus, I'm over 35 now and stays mostly indoor with air con. Going outside in Jakarta means pollution and very hot temperature nowadays. It's September alright but still no signs of actual rain, like a heavy rain fall for days that can make a differences in the air quality and significant to lowering the heat.

So using this cream, with brumisateur or perhaps another hydrating serum plus sun protection during the day or oil based serum during the night is suffice for me, it's what I need.

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I love the texture, the result, the effects on my skin, the consistency and yes, the scent too, it is subtle yet comforting.

I've been using it for night and days now and keep enjoying the result. I don't feel any greasy nor oily skin, more like relaxed, pleasant and happy contented skin all day long. The product so far didn't cause any breakouts, black nor white heads, or any other unpleasant side effects, so I can safely say, so far so good (a few weeks of using).

I did see benefits using it (aside from moisturizing effect) but I kinda doubt about brightening, perhaps more to the evened out skin tone and less problems from aging. Fine lines seems to be more relaxed and perhaps made me appear younger by a bit, any younger I will take it as a compliment. But for better result, I may want to add rosehip essential oil for a higher chance of increasing the influence.

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Do I recommend A'kin Rosehip & Shea Intensive Moisture Antioxidant Creme? For sure!

MAC Lip Pencil and Powder Blush

Hello lovelies,

From the recent event with MAC with the title of Fruity Juicy these babies are made safely to my home. They are a lip pencil and powder blush.

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Look how beautiful they are. The lip pencil looks so sophisticated with the cool deep red tone and the powder blush that comes with a bright orange hue called Bright Response.

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The first thing that I've tried is their Lip Pencil in Half Red (soft burgundy).

The formula is smooth, like it was the first thing that caught my response. Other than the exterior of the pencil, they were so good and for sure a high quality product. No wonder the people at MAC were so proud of their goods.

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The product is like all MACs, in black, were the tips of the pencil are colored in half red, showing the color inside. The details are written in bright silvery tone and easy to read. The cap can fully closed the pencil so they stay in their moist form, suitable for the lips. Doesn't harden and not dried out.

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A pencil in a wide range of colours designed for shaping, lining or filling in lips.

Full Description

A pencil designed for shaping, lining or filling in the lip. Lip Pencils have a smooth, creamy texture that is perfect for outlining lips or colouring them in. They are available in a wide selection of colours that each work well with many different lipstick shades.

    Features a smooth and creamy formula

    Features a texture that won't skip or drag

    Applies quickly and precisely

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The intense burgundy shade is beautiful, and the pencil is easily sharpened so I can always have a sharp end for most precised lines.

And I'm using it to fill in my lips too, so the whole lips are using the Lip Pencil as a liner and color too. I love how it felt on my lips.

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It's perhaps one of my utmost favorite lip pencil thanks to the shade and texture. Somehow the combination between the Bright Response and Half-Red matches, like a warm autumn air and red colored leafs coming in plus those pumpkins.

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I can kept go on and on about the lip pencil, yes, I did fell in love with it from the first use. It's like I finally found my one. A shade that speaks to me. The pigments, boldness, consistency, and even finish is just like what I want. So in every little detail, it's my dream lip pencil. And the color does last very long too, water resistant, it stays until I use a makeup remover or eat something really oily :D

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Now, let's discuss about the Powder Blush in Bright Response.

This is their Powder Blush in small, so yes, their normal one is not this small, so do wonders up. This is a smaller version and the shades collection is not as many as the original size, only around 6. Bright Response is one of the 6. MAC are famous with their blushes too, they come in many texture, finish and even ingredients.

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The container is rather similar with the original size. The color of the orange is ... orange, it's really is. They are bright, cheerful and somehow I like it. I rarely use a blush in this .. orange. Peach yes, a slightly orange hint on a pink or red blush yes, like in coral, but never this shade of orange, and I'm surprised by the result.

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I look different, like a good different, not boring definitely, more to the fresh and delightful, and with the half-red, they are a match for this fall season.

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I love how smooth and powdery the texture is, they are so delicate yet strongly pigmented at the same time, like I couldn't believe something that so soft could be this vivid. The hue of the blush is enhancing my fair skin, making them fairer (and the lip pencil too), making me kinda pale, like that Night Before Christmas bride, but not close to that extreme.

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Adding a few highlights and the look appear more 3D. The orange blush has a hint of sparkles but I think I need to add some more, hence this look is me adding that sparkles to the cheeks. I look like a fresh squeezed sweet citrus there, it's not my usual style but I enjoyed it very much and kept thinking of using them more often, like adding more themed look. They open up my eyes to more possibilities and new modes.

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They might not be a summer look when used together, but I think the blush alone could be.

Overall, a great products not to be missed (kinda another reason for just about anyone to splurge on MAC).

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Thank you MAC and hope to see you again soon.

Beaa fruity juicy just about any season!!!

QL Cosmetic Lip Cream Matte

Hello lovelies,

Look at these babies!!! It's QL Cosmetic Lip Cream Matte and I have them all in full shade :D haha finally! They have been out of stock for quite some time, which means they are ON DEMAND and officially the 'it' items not to be missed!

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When they first arrived, they are sealed for my protection, and secured for sure.

Those who are wondering can check out www.qlcosmetic.com and find these details:

Keterangan: Tahan lama, diformulasikan dengan Vitamin E yang berfungsi sebagai antioksidan serta bahan emollient yang dapat menjaga kelembaban bibir Anda. Mempunyai tekstur yang lembut, mudah diaplikasikan dan nyaman di bibir.    Weight :               0.004 kg Color     :               21 Peach Angel, 22 Pink Me, 24 Nudy Classic, 25 Nude Brown, 26 Flaming Rose, 27 Exotic Red, 28 Apple Berry, 29 Sugar Plum
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Each are sold for Rp. 36.000 (which is oh-so-affordable) and you can also purchase them on beauty stores or their official instagram account @QLCosmetic_Online

Good luck in finding all full shade, so when you do happen to find them, immediately purchase these babies >.<

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All the ingredients are listed on the plastic packaging in blue, so before unwrapping them, make sure you do read them all for your references.

The packaging is cute, the shape of the container is not slim, it's slightly chubby in the middle.

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The names and numbers or the products are written on a sticker on below of each product and on the cap in white alongside with the barcode.

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They have normal-like wand,just like any other liquid lipstick with the soft sponge on the tip that shaped like a curved for a better application on the lips, especially for those who doesn't like using a lip pencil before (like me).

The liquid as seen below is runny but filled with pigment. So the texture is very light, comfortable and doesn't have that rich creamy after taste.

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Here I am using number 21. Peach Angel, that really is like an angel. So innocent, bright and cheerful color.

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I'm surprised by how light the textures are, they feel so like using nothing. They dried up pretty fast on the lips and totally kiss proof.

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Number 22 is Pink Me, I think this is the pinkest of them all, beautiful and suitable for dates or afternoon day out, like a blooming spring color.

They are easily layered too, not that I need much, like one or two swipe is enough, the vivid pigment is full on color.

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Now, aside from the other 6, these two's I must say is the most similar of them all. The others are like so different and like in totally another spectrum, while these two (above number 24. Nudy Classic and below 25. Nude Brown) is somewhat almost like a hint of depth. One is lighter (in shade) while number 25 is a pinch deeper.

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Both nude are suitable for daily use, when you want to take things seriously or when in work.

Below is the swatches I made on my hand.

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Each  of them looks so different from each other right?! Except for number 24 and 25.

From top to bottom on the swatches below:

21 Peach Angel, 22 Pink Me, 24 Nudy Classic, 25 Nude Brown, 26 Flaming Rose, 27 Exotic Red, 28 Apple Berry, 29 Sugar Plum.

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I'm so into the last numbers, they are making statements, bold and brave. In the image above you can also easy the strikes made by the liquid, the pigment are strong and so does the coverage.

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Let's continue with Flaming Rose, shade number 26. So bright, so red, and so beautiful. It's a shade that will brighten up the whole complexion or even your whole day.

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27. Exotic Red, deeper with perhaps a hint of blue, and so powerful. It's a red that you will use it to work and be the boss.

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And shade number 27, my favorite, Apple Berry. The shade that reminds me of the smell of the products. They all have the same scent, Apple Berry scent, so fruity and a bit sweet. Like apple berry :D

I love this shade since it's intense, deep, and definitely make a statement for sure. Far from boring and it's all me. I even overdrawn my lips for this shade and my lips looks great.

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Last but not least, number 29. Sugar Plum. A dark version of fuchsia, perfect for a cocktail meeting or even a summer look.

So there you go all occasions, all time favorite, seasons, all are covered by QL Cosmetic Lip Cream Matte. You'll surely find one you love. Do try one and enjoy the light feeling of like using none.

The waterproof, kiss-proof formula is addictive, easy to clean using cotton pad and micellar water or any other lipstick remover, or using your favorite lip balms. Olive oils or any oil (like when you eat) will dissolve the formula, so careful when you eat as it will affect your lip makeup, do reapply as needed after each meals.

Thank you so much QL Cosmetic for another lovely product not to be missed.