GABY Cosmetics Super Black Liner Stay All Day

Hello lovelies,

looking for a really good eyeliner is like a quest for every makeup lover. All of us been through that time where we look for an eyeliner that didn't lie. Almost every eyeliner in the market claims to be waterproof, smudge proof and stays... most of them are not. In fact, almost 99% of them are not.

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https://perfectbeauty.id

Dengan kuas halus dengan ujung setipis 0.1mm ritual membuat garis mata sempurna hingga ke ujung mata. Dengan warna super black mata menjadi tegas dan cantik. Gunakan saat berkeringat, hujan ataupun badai, hasil dari Gaby Eyeliner tidak akan mencoreng di mata, bahkan waktu nangis-nangis saat nonton film drama sekalipun super black eyeliner dari Gaby menjanjikan hasil yang tetap hitam dan tidak smudge 24 jam penuh.

Manfaat Lengkap:
- Super Black Color
- Sekali pulas tahan seharian!
- Water Proof
- Smudge Proof
- Mudah Dibersihkan (No Panda Eyes)

Banyak liquid liner yang memberikan hasil mata panda (bekas gelap) pada area mata setelah dibersihkan, dengan GABY Cosmetics Eyeliner membersihkannya cukup dengan air hangat atau cleansing oil / water, seluruhnya akan terangkat dan tidak berbekas di kelopak mata.

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Gaby, is made by this person who claims to be in the same journey as we are, in-spite of just looking around for another failure, this person, for two years, trying to make one that actually works.

The product is like it is, thin brush for a super fine line but the more pressure I put, the thicker line it could be. I was please with the performance since the shiny liner is super black and comfortable to be used. No sting, no smell, no uncomfortable feeling and smooth sailing too. The texture glide on like oil paint brushes filled with colors, only that it's not oily at all.

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It perfected my makeup and the best part that, it really comes with a clean finish I've been looking for. No panda eyes, no smudgey eyes, no dark surprises on the corner of the eyes and it is a bit rub proof as long as I don't rub it too much like having an eye infection or something. So it's all good. 

To tell you the truth, I was looking for Stila eyeliner for months now and thinking of getting one soon in the UK, now, as I find Gaby, my interest in that pricey Stila is getting less and lesser, I probably will still get one only to compare it with Gaby.

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For now, I'm happy with Gaby, the product performs really well, glide on so smoothly, super black and really stays. I'm using it during an event yesterday and it works like a charm, even on a hot day. No smudges, no panda eyes, no darkness like I haven't slept for days, nothing, it was clean. The eyeliner didn't make any mess for hours and hours and hours. I didn't test it for 24 hours, more like 12 since I already went home and hit the bed.

Cleaning them was easy, I'm using an oil based makeup remover aka cleansing oil and they are gone in an instant and no leftovers. The product cleans like it was a sticker or something without spreading any evil darkness around.

Definitely recommended the product and did you know that it only cost Rp. 99.000 per piece?!

Miniso Honey Tangerine Fast Cleaning Eye And Lip Makeup Remover

Hello lovelies,

here's another cleansing product worthy to share and deserves to be reviewed for being so good in cleansing waterproof makeup.

A product which I found in Miniso Bangkok, so those in Indonesia who perhaps asking, it is not yet available in our country.

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I'm interested in the product (hence purchasing it) since it have that honey tangerine tag heehee, the product must smell so good. I'm also looking for a makeup remover that can easily takes away waterproof makeup like a matte liquid lippies that stays so clingy on the lips.

The bi-facil liquid are always interested, the oils are on top and the watery liquid are below. Shake them well together before usage.

The pictures here are taken when the product is lying down, hence it doesn't really show, but you can see on the images below here.

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Here it is, even the color represent honey tangerine, and the minute I opened the product the fresh sweet citrus scent is bursting happily, making me even more glad I purchase the product.

There's a sticker on top that reminds me to shake! shake! shake!

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https://www.miniso-au.com

Moisturizing honey tangerine fast cleaning eye and lip makeup remover gently removes makeup and hydrates your skin.

Ingredients:

Cyclopentasiloxane, Water,Dipropylene Glycol,Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol,Honey Extract, Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract, Fragrance, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, CI 15985,CI 19140, Tocopherol

Usage 1. Shake it well before use. Put appropriate amount on the cotton pad and gently wipe to remove makeup and skin impurities. 2. Gently rinse off with warm water and apply basic skincare products to keep your skin hydrated.

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Before I'm talking about the bad stuff, let's see the good things about this product. First impression, they look pretty, smells so good and here it is, I applied multiple hard core super waterproof products and I want to see how fast the cleanser is doing it's job.

I shake, shake, shake the formula and dab some on a cotton pad and try how this thing goes.

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Voila! A single swipe and it takes everything that usually need two, three to several swipes.

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The oils removes everything smoothly and leaves the skin a glistening effects. There's said to be a hydrating effect but it was the effects of silicone. Yes, this is the bad part mentioned earlier.

After being so exited with everything, checking the ingredients is a downer. Silicone might be good for making the hair seems silky (not for the scalp) but definitely not for the skin. The thing is, it traps everything from moisture to bacteria, no wonder some even get acne. So what do we do, double cleans this product.

After being falsely happy with the cleaning ability, I do another round of cleaning using the foaming facial foam and use micelar water with pads too making sure everything get clean up thoroughly and not leaving any cleansing residue behind.

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So there you go, a bit of excitement, a bit of downside but nothing you can't handle as long as you understand the ingredients. Always double or triple cleans for protection and warm water might helps too in the end, just make sure it's not for opening the pores to get  more problems in but to get things out.

Enjoy!!

Prada Candy Florale

Hello lovelies,

Ohh, I'm so into Prada lately, their perfume that is.

They have this new series called Prada Candy, they are colorful, pretty and comes in 5 aroma. Prada Candy EDP, Prada Candy Florale (reviewed in this post), Prada Candy Kiss, Prada Candy Gloss, and Prada Candy Sugar Pop.

And I happen to have some heehee, for me even thou' they carry the same Prada Candy, they have different personalities one to another, and collectibles.

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Let's discuss Florale, shall we?!

Prada’s latest fragrance evolved from the concept of an imaginary flower created especially for Candy. Of course, Candy cannot simply have any flower. Her fantasy flower must be unique, embodying her many facets: the fragrance’s light airiness puts the sparkle in her, followed by tender powdery notes that echo her Spring-like grace. A final whisper of warmth and honey reflects Candy’s rich sensuality.

Do opened their website and explore the world of Candy, a girl who goes on a quest to out of space to find that special flower.

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Look at the box, it looks so girly right?! The flowery scent will definitely be something that girls love.
That flower is the white petals with black center we see on the soft pink box, it's the 'special' flower.

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The container itself is fun and definitely gorgeous, need that black thingy to hold them together when carrying it during traveling. So I think, I will put it at home, I remember my last Valentina by Valentino that broke since I always carry everything inside my bag, so it's kinda like Doraemon.

The bottle would not be able to survive on certain level of weight. So do be careful.

As you can see from the image above, the stopper is on the top of the white cap. So it's pretty fragile if it's not securely put when inside a luggage.

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The sprayer works just nice and sprayed an enough amount of perfume each use. It was pleasant, aromatic, lovely, beautiful, calming and fresh at the same time. I feel feminine using the Eau de Toilette, it was so good, somehow it reminds me of a jasmine tea, I don't know why, there's not even a jasmine here.

It was limoncello sorbet (top), flower of peony (heart), with benzoin, musk, caramel and honey (as a base).

What is benzoin?
Benzoin is a balsamic resin extracted from several types of stryax tree. It is often used in perfume not only for its smell but also as a fixative to increase stability and longevity. It is also widely used in the creation of incense.
Other details which I find on Sephora:

Candy declares her love for flowers. She takes on a new flirtatious game, where sensuality is pushed to the fullest. The delicately sweet smell of Candy meets a new, refined bouquet of sparkling cedrat and blooming cosmos that intermingle with her elegant softness. Candy is blossoming.

Notes:
Sparkling Cedrat, Bouquet Of Cosmos, Benzoin, Caramel, White Musk.
Style:
Sensuous. Coquettish.

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So there you go, perhaps it was a cedrat (citrus) and bouquet of cosmos which got me interested with the perfume. And the interest become even more after it settles to the middle and base note. They all smells so good and amazing, like there's no loop hole of something that will put me off. From the top to bottom is all pleasantly wonderful and stays true to it's feminine and chic components.

Since it was EDT they'll last for 3 hours max, but I love how it settles on me as it was so sublimely gorgeous even more than those mere hours.

Easily spray it on again to freshen up. Love, love, love.

Mo's Code Loose Powder

Hello lovelies,

how are you? I hope everyone is well.

Oh! I'm so excited sharing this baby to you, it's a surprise finding a really good product in a quest where I'm not particularly looking. I was in Bangkok, going inside a mall in Siam area, going inside Arcova, a Korean shop with many goodies from beauties, electronics to cuties like dolls and handy stuffs for daily lifestyle.

I've been traveling quite a lot in this past few years, so I've been collecting beauty products from many places around the world, it's been fun and I've been through a lot too. As long as I can rest on a good hotel at night trying and reviewing my beauty products, I'm happy.

Cari hotel? Hemat hingga 40% di sini!

Mo's Code makeup happens to be there too, they have an almost full range from base makeup to colors.

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I choose one thing that I really need during that time, a green loose powder that is perfect for redness and it can make my pinkish skin appear fairer and more flawless. And as mentioned above, surprisingly the formula is so light and airy. The texture is super fine and the reason why I'm loving it is because, it is almost like a dust, so pleasantly soft. Like a baby powder.

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The product comes in three colors, one for normal everyday condition where you just want to even out the skin tone and act like a finishing powder that simply sets. The green one neutralize redness, and pink add rosy tone for a pale looking skin, it made the skin appear lovelies, like it was so fresh.

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One more think that I think it was the best loose powder that, it absorb oils. And it leaves the hydrating water alone, so the skin doesn't feel squeaky dry and tight. This is the best part where the skin remain powdery soft without any discomfort. You do understand that we need moisture, but not the greasy oily feeling, well, this loose powder does that, it took away oil but not the comfortable hydration.

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The part where my skin is usually oily is the nose and cheeks area, it was somewhat look like they are sensitive. I did use a skincare that helps with the redness and they are working well, still, during heat, they are blushing easily.

One more surprise, the loose powder can be used on hair lines too, those with bangs will truly appreciate the feature as it keeping them looking fresh.

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I love it, finding the loose powder has become my highlight when visiting Arcova now, it helps me in so many way, not just dealing with redness but keeping the skin looking fresh and alive. It has tiny particles that last, making me look like I just put on my makeup. I'm using it after finishing the base and before color and a bit as setting too.

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It's wonderful isn't it taking time to travel and find treasure from other countries.

Thanks for reading the post, see you again soon!

Lakme 9to5 Primer + Matte Lipstick

Hello lovelies,

Lakme 9to5 Primer + Matte Lipstick in Brick Blush is here. What's so special and different with this lipstick than any other? Why is primer needed?

By staying true to it's range 9to5 that promises long wear, this lipstick shall do the same.

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It’s matte and enriched with the power of a primer... Say hello to Lakmé 9to5 Primer + Matte Lipstick.    

With smooth application and an intense colour payoff, the Lakmé 9to5 Primer + Matte Lip Colors come with a built-in primer that sets a flawless matte base and evens out your lips. Available in 30 highlight pigmented and work-ready shades that last up to 12 hours, touch-ups are now a thing of the past.

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The first thing I do is checking it's consistency, texture and feeling on the skin. The product is smooth, velvety, demi matte, and the color is vividly true. The product is water resistant and not easily wiped off too, it stays with a good power. Cleaning it with an oil base makeup remover is easy so careful when eating greasy food as they'll also melt.

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So there you go, a gorgeous lipstick with primer that last and matte finish that you'll love without making the lips coarsely dry.

Thank you Lakme Indonesia, once again you did it.

Lakme 9to5 Weightless Mousse Foundation and Lip & Cheek Cream

Hello lovelies,

these are babies from Lakme, it's their 9to5 series where it said to give a long lasting makeup experience that last on the whole active day, considerately 9to5 as working hours, it is simply a clever way saying this makeup will stays put.

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Lakmé 9to5 Weightless Mousse Foundation Mini Pack

It’s time to embrace flawless skin – the weightless way! A soft texture that easily blends into the skin, Lakmé 9to5 Weightless Mousse Foundation is available in 4 different shades. They suit most skin tones and feel great on your skin all day, every day!

Step 1: Squeeze some product in the palm of your hand.

Step 2: Use your ring finger to dot the mousse foundation all over your face.

Step 3: Lightly blend the foundation in a downward direction from your hairline to the neckline.

Lakmé 9to5 Mousse Lip & Cheek Color

Lakmé’s first ever lip color in a mousse texture is super weightless and can be used as a cheek tint too. Available in 10 intense and vibrant shades, they last long and have a powdery matte finish. It’s 2 in 2 formula makes it an instant everyday favourite for the modern woman of today.

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These are the texture of the products and see how the lip and cheek when blended onto the skin, it will create a lovely gradation. Mine was in Fuchsia and the mousse foundation is in Rose Honey and it's kinda too dark for me. The tone is a bit reddish and warm, perfect for Indonesian skin too since the base is beautiful. It made the skin appear more colorful and not pale.

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I'm using the Rose Honey as a contouring and it has the ability to blend effortlessly into this powdery finish that gives the skin a smooth coverage without being cakey. The Lip & Cheek Cream is dewy, rich in color and does last. It has a bit of staining effect but that's not the reason why they stick, they just build with ingredients that last, they are still easily cleaned with a good makeup remover.

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Conclusion,

a good daily makeup that has been proven as well by many beauty bloggers in Indonesia that it works, they do last the whole day thanks to it's weightless and powdery formula. The Lip and Cheek Cream provide hue to intense color which I love since it's easy to blend in an adequate setting time. Not too fast which is for my liking and does stays on the cheeks. I usually use my beauty blender or blending brush. The tone sets after a few minutes and remain cheerful.

Packaging wise, I think their rose gold hue is the prettiest of them all heehee.

Thank you Lakme Indonesia.

Origins Mega Mushroom Skin Relief

Hello lovelies,

I've been wanting to share everyone about these babies for a while now, as I've been using it for months and really enjoy the product which I think to be one of the best skincare there is.

As a fan of Origins and their holy grail products (which is never one or two) their mega mushrooms are one of my favorite. And they keep improving their formula to a better solution, adding more ingredients and mixture to create a one of a kind skincare that really works.

Here are Origins Mega Mushroom Skin Relief Treatment Lotion and Serum.

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One of the reason why Origins are up there is since they are pricey alright. I'm not going to sugar coated my words since every bottle cost around 2 to 3 Dior lipstick, so I'm going to share the product as it is.

They cost as they worth, they really do, they are like the best, you can simply come to their counter and ask them for a skin check or skin routine that fits you best, I can't really comment of the staffs, whether they did a good job or not in providing an ample information or suggesting the right skincare, since I never had that experience, but if you happens to know what your skin need, either hydration, acne care, aging, or like me, sensitivity issue that leads to redness, I'm getting myself a Mega Mushroom Skin Relief that made specifically for redness.

Redness itself doesn't just come as a discoloration, but a problem that occurs on sensitive skin due to many cause from allergy, irritation to even many more. The skin needs proper nutrition, care and solution that calms, protect and nourish while building strength to the cells.

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About the product

• Formulated with Chaga and Pleurotus Mushrooms and Sea Buckthorn
• Helps counteract signs of skin aging
• Provides calming and relieving benefits

They keep the details simple, you can simply click on any image and read the full details in each product. There's details written everywhere from the box to the bottle. The details are written in a readable font, not that kind super fine print to be read with magnifying glass.

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About the product

• A superb-airy soothing treatment lotion
• Contains the signature ingredients of Hypsizygus Ulmarius, Cordyceps and Reishi Mushrooms, Ginger, Turmeric and Holy Basil
• Fortified with Narcissus Lily Bulb to shield skin against external aggressors

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
Aging is not simply the passage of time marked by line and wrinkles. Irritation silently simmering with skin’s surface may be invisibly aging your skin faster than the candles on your birthday cake. Origins collaborated with Dr. Andrew Weil to create these clinically proven formulas. They rapidly help calm, soothe, and defend skin against visible signs of aging. The result: visible aging slowed. Now that’s a relief.

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Like said, both of them works together to soothe, calm, and protect the skin. In the end, the skin will tone down and relaxed, of course, feels very comfortable.

Use the watery treatment lotion first on a cleaned skin. The smell is kinda herbal, an earthy raw mushroom like herbs. It was pleasant and very easy to be used. I'm using it with my hands, cotton pad or a paper mask. It has a unique effect which I instantly feel, kinda rejuvenating. I expect it was something that soothing or calming, but it was pretty energizing, somehow my skin looks like they are suddenly wide awake, fresh and perks up.

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Continues with the serum, a slightly milky creamy gel formula that has a similar scent. But this time it was different too, more calming, soothing and hydrating without forgetting the rejuvenating effect that gives a boost. The skin appear youthful, I see noticeable improvements as well in terms of color, the redness is disappearing, making my skin appear fairer and no uneven skin tone.

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The synergy between these two are great, I wish I have the full collection from daily moisturizer and mask too. I just found out they have changed the name of the product into Skin Relief & Resilience, apparently the product also add the skin flexibility and ability to 'survive'.

The range are created with a collaboration with Dr. Weil, a famous physician and holistic medicine. The principle of using the mega mushroom is this.

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Dr. Weil believes that the root of all skin problem is irritation, so by calming, soothe and protecting the skin, it has helps the skin in so many ways.

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I love the product, the packaging, the sizes that was just right and the powerful ability in it.

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Btw, this treatment lotion can also be used as a face mist, I've been carrying a small bottle of face mist everywhere (can be bought in Miniso or Muji). Spray the lotion anytime for a quick pick me up and the skin will thank you.

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For the serum itself I think it's enough to be used twice daily for AM and PM before a moisturizer. I enjoy using it too and even taking all other anti aging serum as it works even better than them. It has replaced my vit c serum, oils serum and firming ones haha! I turn into an addict using the mega mushroom.

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Overall,

clearly the best skincare set I've used and I will continue using them get some more Origins goodies, it would be like a treat for myself heehee.

Nivea Micellar Water

Hello lovelies,

recently micellar water is booming in Indonesia and most brands are launching their own, I know for sure it's pretty confusing and for me, I'm in between of trying them all or stick to a brand that I know has been working really well, like Bioderma H20 (either sensibio or hydrabio). Still, I got some and try other option since these brands seems to be very confident in launching theirs.

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Price wise, for sure, Ovale, Nivea and Corine de Farme are cheaper from Bioderma, but each have their own pros and cons. In this post, I'll share a bit about all of them, but mostly for Nivea Make Up Clear Micellar Water.

Bioderma itself is undoubtedly a very good product, perfect for sensitive and/or dry skin, and safe to be used. Doesn't contain known harmful chemicals but hey, the price is a bit high.

Next in line is Corine de Farme, it is for sure cheaper but not as cheap as Nivea and Ovale. Known as Purity Micellar Water.

Purity Micellar Water dengan fungsi 3in1, menjadikan kulit bersih, terlihat sehat, halus, dan terlembabkan!

Purity Micellar Water ini terdiri dari misel, sebuah partikel kecil tensioactives yang menangkap kotoran pada permukaan epidermis.
Misel ini dengan efektif menghapus make up dan membersihkan area wajah, mata, dan bibir.

Dengan formula lembut dan ekstrak bunga peoni yang dikenal karena sifat toningnya, Purity Micellar Water ini membuat kulit segar dan memberikan perlindungan pada kulit kering dan sensitif yang cenderung rentan.

Hasil yang lembut alami.
Membuat kulit lembut, segar dan lembab, tanpa terasa gatal atau kencang.

Dibuat dan dikemas di Perancis

Dengan kemasan daur ulang yang ramah lingkungan.

It's not as gentle as Bioderma, and the scent, I don't really like it, for me it's too fragrant. I wish they toned it down a bit. I like their huge container with the pump, pump made my life easier as I'm using micellar water to clean my skin daily, but again, it's not really suitable for sensitive skin, doesn't clean waterproof makeup and ehm, for daily debris? Not 100% clean, more like 95%, like when I'm take another pad with Bioderma H20, I can see something on the cotton even thou with Corine de Farme solution seems clean.

And Ovale, hmm, it's more like it's equal to the price, the ingredients made me doubt and there's no details on their official website too. The products works so so, kinda similar to Corine de Farme and Nivea too, let me show you the photos below.

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Above is waterproof makeups from eyeshadow, lippies to creams and other things that known as makeup.


Let's read the details provided by Nivea first (similar to others like Ovale too):

Formula inovatif dan berbahan dasar air, NIVEA Micellar Water dapat membersihkan make up di wajah tanpa meninggalkan rasa minyak. Membersihkan secara menyeluruh, melembapkan, dan menyegarkan kulit dengan formula pembersih yang efektif dan ringan, tanpa meninggalkan residu / sisa make up. Kulit wajah tetap terawat dan sehat walau menggunakan make up seharian. Tampil cantik setiap hari dan berikan perawatan terbaik untuk kulit wajahmu dari NIVEA Make Up Clear range. Make up by you, Cleansed by NIVEA!

• Efektif membersihkan make up pada bagian wajah dan leher
• Tidak mengandung pewarna, parfum, alkohol, paraben, dan silikon
• Mampu membersihkan make up di seluruh wajah, bersih tanpa residu
• Cocok digunakan sehari-hari bagi pecinta make-up
• Terbukti aman untuk kulit wajah dan teruji secara dermatologi

One thing that made Nivea stand out is they clearly write that there's no colorant, perfume, alcohol, paraben nor silicone, so they are pretty skin-friendly, but the thing is, as seen on the image below, they don't clean waterproof makeup. Or some other water resistant makeup too.

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I know that it is micellar water, but the tag line is makeup clear, so it is supposed to clean makeup, somehow on me, some concealer also not easy to be cleaned by these micellar waters presented on this post. The theory is they cleaned everything that doesn't belong to the skin. Some may need soaking, like a really long time, but I find some other micellar waters that works even better than they did, so why waste money and efforts in trying cleanser that doesn't really clean?!

You might use it as a double cleanser or triple, but as for me, I'll find something else that works like a charm and kind to my skin.

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Until then, see you on my next post where I continue a quests to find great cleanser or micellar water our skin long for.

Thank you for reading my post.

MINISO Sakura Bright Cleansing Balm

Hello lovelies,

yes, I know, you must have seen that cleanser has been my forte lately, somehow, when I'm traveling, I remember I need to get some cleanser, like there can't be enough of them heehee. We played with texture, aroma and of course, function, we are still (always) looking for that one cleanser that does all with the lightest texture or feeling possibly.

In Miniso, they have tons of doubt-able beauty product heehee, in terms of lack of details. But so far they are not as doubt-able as Daisho, which most I think not really works (beauty products), some Miniso toiletries are handy plus comes in ingredients that I do enjoy. I do noticed that some of them still contain high in paraben ( preservatives) but compared to mass produced items, they are rather better.

Walking inside Miniso, there's gotta be some stuffs that I immediately put inside my basket, and this cleansing balm is one of them.

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It launch during the spring and of course, there's no way Japanese would missed this opportunity and let a sakura blooming season goes by, so they launch some products with sakura theme. This is their cleansing balm that smells sweetly like sakura.

The texture is a balm, so it's slippery, rather thick and slightly pinkish. There's a spatula given so we can easily scoop the product out. It was quite big, perhaps a tub can last for more than a month when used daily.

Just apply it on a dry dirty skin filled with waterproof makeup.

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I use around 1-2 scoops and it's enough for the entire face, gently using clean and dry hands (plus fingers), I massages the skin all over. The eyes, lips, sides of the noses, everything, even lashes and other areas in between.

The texture of the balm might be thick, but they kinda melt on the skin, it's like the more I massage the skin or perhaps the warmth created by the friction or hands. They melts and take the makeup with them.

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It's like the skin suddenly surrender and gave all the makeup up. During the massage, my skin feels comfortable, rather like being pampered and enjoying the pretty cherry blossom scents.

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I add a bit of lukewarm water, or just about any room temperature water I can find, and create some kind of emulsion, gently emulsify the once rather sticky product into this liquid even more slippery collaboration. 

After loosening the particles by adding a bit more water while keep on massaging, I made sure the makeup are off, and the product does work well, it removes all the makeup, even the waterproof one. Just be patient in getting those lashes with waterproof formula, wait until all the coats of mascara falls off before adding water. In fact, make sure all the makeup (including hard to be removed matte liquid lippies) are taken off from the skin before adding any water.

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After convinced that the emulsifying loosen everything, I rinsed everything off with clean water and revealed a clean skin underneath. The feeling is really clean and I didn't use any other cleanser afterwards. They don't leave any residue on the skin, no greasiness, oily, nor any uncomfortable sensation, just clean skin ready for skincare.

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Do I recommend the product? Yes! In terms of friendly price, effectiveness and the lovely scent of sakura. But regarding the brightening effect? Maybe it does have, but not really significant for me. It just made me clean, really clean.