Monday, June 17, 2013

Laneige Beautiful Blogger Challenge (June 2013)



Hello everybody,

how are you today? I hope you're fine and fabulous! A couple days ago I just went through a challenge with Laneige. 10 bloggers are gathered in one place to do a makeup look, not just any makeup look, Korean dewy gorgeous look.

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The stage is set and all of us come with excitement and wonders of what will come for us. I know for sure that Laneige itself is a superb brand with a lot of award winning products. The "Snow" inspired brand gives the skin moisture and hydration that will help the skin achieve a healthier, plump and in the end a younger looking skin. I've been reviewing Laneige products for years now and still in love with how awesome they are. I'm glad they are back in Indonesia (Click HERE).

Soon the event began with Ms. Nadia, PR from Laneige explaining about the brand. Their attention to beautifies the skin is amazing not only the research done but the texture, scent, packaging and the sensation that any user will have. I've tried their famous products from the beginning: HERE, to their no.1 item which is the Water Sleeping Pack (HERE) which I think anyone has to try at least once in their life and their Water Bank Essence for any skin type (HERE). And now, invited to participate in the event where I can try more of their wonderful products.... I'm so happy and grateful.


Thank you for inviting me =^__^=


Happy to experience more of Laneige and be a part of this challenge where there will be beauty bloggers all around the world who will compete to be Laneige Beauty Blogger Ambassador from each country, woo hoo!



Laneige itself is born in September 2004 where their main focus is women in their 20's but now I've read many testimonials from women over 40 where they've used Laneige for years and in love with their products. In this post you'll read some of the reasons why Laneige is loved by many and why you should try their products as well.

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After explaining the products, how to use, video makeup demo, and given us the products, products? Yes! They wont make us do a Day and Night look without any cosmetics, wont they?! The package is so heavy, it means they gave us a lot of items \^0^/


Look at them, from skincare series, base, to colors. The lipsticks, primer, eyeshadow, eyeliners, and many more @__@ Thank you so much Laneige Indonesia. If you want to know more about their products and don't want to missed any promo or events please do open their website www.laneige.co.id and like their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/laneigeindonesia

Now, I'm ready for the challenge ^^




Here's my before look as I'm getting ready for the challenge of creating Day and Night look using the items provided. We are not allowed to use other items than given. Brush and sponges? Provided.

All the participant has to clean their face before starting, the Oil Free Cleansing Liquid is my choice and I'm crossing my fingers hoping someday I can give you a full review on that item. But so far I manage to give you mini review during the trial/usage at the event, the gel like liquid is amazing, it lifts up all impurities without any residue and suitable for dry skin, sensitive and oil combination as well. Impressive isn't it?!

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Look at me, clean and fresh ready for some skincare. In Laneige world, skincare is very important and not a step should be left behind, I'm completely on board. For me the skin is the canvas, so it should be soft, smooth, and most of all, healthy. When the canvas is ready, any makeup will look great on it.

Yes, healthy skin is the base of all makeup, we can put as little makeup/coverage as needed and a gorgeous look can be easily created when the canvas is flawless. But fret not, it's better late than never, if you haven't start taking care of your skin, now is the time to start and later on, with diligence and the right products for your skin, you can get that luminous Korean look you're always adore.

The key is to use beauty products that promote hydration, able to shares the details well enough to any customer, including the research and the result. A high quality beauty products including skincare and makeup should feel comfortable on the skin, in short term and long term. And Laneige, is one of the brand I recommend. Laneige provide hydration, sun protection, feels really good on the skin, comfortable for short term including instantly and after years and years of usage, they still do. Faithfully caring for the skin.

On Laneige website (www.laneige.com) anyone can read the details on each product in English or Korean language. Ingredients, how to use, how much in each usage and products benefits are all there.


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Look at them, the packaging itself reminds me of how the skin can turn translucent and gives this beautiful pearly glow. These are one of the range from the White Plus Renew, from the lovely skin refiner which is used like a toner. Don't worry, in the video below, I'll show you more of these wonderful products from the beginning until the last makeup including how to's and step by step.

The experience of using the products given is pleasing, all about comfort and simplicity but with optimal result. The Emulsion is rich enough to help moisturize the skin without being greasy nor oily. The essence also wonderful, it's milky white and gives the skin a smooth finish. These three products used may help detoxifies inner skin, replenish skin nutrients, refreshed the skin, keep it hydrated, and improves dark and dull skin tone for a lighter and brighter complexion.

Wanna see the the products?

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And the product used after the skincare is the primer. The one that helps my redness to disappears and instantly looks fairer.  Sorry, I wont be able to show images as the lighting during the event was a bit off, it wasn't able to give me a clear view for a photo, I can see the result on the mirror, but not with a camera, therefore (again) there's a video I made at home right after the event (which I made until midnight on the same day ^^) so all of you can see my step by step, my experiences in using the products, and witness how easy it is using them. Like fool-proof.

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Here they are, the White Plus Renew in clearer view, the 3 skincare, the 3 basic for a brighter complexion.

The base for my look is a light green Water Supreme Primer Base SPF 15 that correct reddish and dark skin tone for clear complexion with Deep Dimension Water smoothly refines the skin surface and Optimal Mineral Water and 3D Hydra Technology (WOW) for that protective barrier on the skin, bottom line, it prepare the skin for makeup and helps them to last longer.

Then, the product highlight at the moment, the best seller, the one that gives the skin a 5 in 1 benefits. Snow BB Soothing Cushion SPF 50+ PA+++.

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I've review this item before: HERE, but it seems like the more I use it the more I found it to be super duper wonderful. From the refreshing effect, natural glow look, pretty packaging, huge mirror, long lasting effect and the cute bouncy cushion plus the white slash navy blue sponge. All the bloggers at the event says this is their most favorite item. I can clearly see why (www.laneige.com.sg):

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The high SPF 50+ PA+++ for an all day protection to the finishing effect of a healthy skin, to the just enough coverage creating flawless skin. Have a different shade than mine? Don't worry! The Snow BB Soothing Cushion SPF 50+ PA+++ also comes in various shades for different skin tone.


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Then, finish it off with a touch compact powder called Laneige Water Supreme Finishing Pact SPF 25 (Impressive! Most of Laneige beauty products contains SPF for they really understand the best way to keep the skin young and fresh is by protecting them from the sun). The compact powder used only on the outer side of the face. So the inner side still embodies a dewy and radiant looking skin. I learn this tips also from Romeo (Click HERE).

Cool isn't it?!




Now some colors for the lips. Each of us are given two lipsticks. One with a jelly-like texture and another that gives the lips not just color, but moisturizing effect as well.

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Peach and pink in the best possible form possible to help me create a plump lips, irresistible and smooth.The packaging looks simple yet sophisticated and beautiful.

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Top it off with a gloss, a very pretty gloss that I can use every hours, it feels comfortable, smells berrilicious and cover imperfections on the lips such as dry, chapped, and flakiness too. The pink color gives anyone a younger look without fail.

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I have several favorite products here, not just the Snow BB Soothing Cushion SPF 50+ PA+++, but the Multi Professional Shadow too. Who doesn't?! The 4 pre-matched colors are not just eyeshadows for me, but a shimmer, highlighters, eyeliners, eyebrow fillers, and shading device too, but instead of normal shading where it is dark and gloomy, this one is sparkles and gives the skin a light reflecting ability that boost radiance.

The Professional Selection Blusher in Pink Gradation for that fresh touch of pinkish cheeks, like we're in love or something ^^



At least I am, in love with these products. They made to work! And they work so well on my skin. Effortless.

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Natural Brow Liner-Auto Pencil in Stone Grey. A retractable auto pencil which is like a soft crayon for the brow. Able to help me define the brow. As the Korean like their brow thick and natural, I try not to create angle but follow my brow's original shape. The brush is soft yet firm, suitable for brushing the brow to create a delicate brows. I add a bit mascara on my brows as well for the night time look.

For me, I always start my makeup from my brows, continue to the eyes area, move to the cheeks and the lips are the last. I've notice that other bloggers has different methods, I think you may create your look on the steps you see fit and suitable for you. It's the freedom of creations.

Multi Shaping Eyeliner Over & Inner Liner in Brown, a very comfortable smudge and waterproof tools that help create a fine lines for the inner side of the eyes, the outer side? I'm using the Extra Easy Eyeliner that really proven to be easy.


 

 I really love these items as they are super easy and I would recommend them for amateurs.

Last but not least, the mascara. I've used it before as well (Click HERE) and it haven't failed me. It create zero weight (not that heavy sticky mascara feeling), zero flake (expect zero droppings), and zero smudge (so no panda eyes). The formula also feels so smooth on the lashes during application. A product this good it must be difficult to be removed right? NO! Warm water alone is enough and no need using harsh chemical nor oily cleanser that will bother the eye sights. I think Laneige has put so much thoughts and attention for us in making these products. So we can decorate our face with full easiness, success guaranteed (or at least easy to learn) and gentle to the skin.

Some of their makeup even have skincare benefits or at least protective properties to the skin. Interesting facts isn't it?!

And now, let me show you my before after look I've made in the event.

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As mentioned above, the lighting on the set is a bit difficult for me to capture that glows on the skin, so I've tried using different cameras:

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Psst! I'm using Diva Soul contact lenses in purple, that's why my eyes looks purplish.

Above is my Day Look and below is my Night Look taken using my phone's camera. The Day Look is soft, natural and put emphasize on the flawless skin.

The Night Look is more to the intensity of the eyes and add more glow to the skin so the look glow more in the darkness of the night sky.

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Yet, still the glow is being covered by the lights. I'm thinking of making another looks at home.

When making my way back home, I felt so honored selected as one of the beauty bloggers invited by Laneige Indonesia, I feel like receiving love letter when I got the invitation ^^ heehee, still so happy.


Thank you!!!

Below is the video I've made when I reach home from the event, I feel tired and it must be shown on the skin as well (and definitely the eyes too), but somehow the skincare and makeup from Laneige able to boost up my look where it become fresher and more alive.


Here's the video:




What do you think about my step by step guide? Very easy, right?! If I can do it, anyone can!

Here are the after images taken after the video is done:

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Finally, my indoor lighting able to help me "gathered" enough to show the glows and radiance on my skin. The looks that feel so light and comfortable. Natural radiance for day time and luminous glow for night look, all using Laneige products.







Stay tune for more reviews, tutorials and look from me with Laneige.

Some images taken from a photographer by Laneige Indonesia, like I said above, unfortunately the lighting and maybe camera there wasn't able to 'catch' the glow ^^.

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(Day Look)

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(Night Look)

That's all!

Kamsahamnida \^0^/

PS: When I was asked about Laneige, I imagine a fresh snow from the sky, it is light, pure, cooling, hydrating, refreshing and most of all, beautiful.

Please vote for me: Here

Friday, June 14, 2013

Introducing Kawaii Beauty Japan

Hi everyone,

lately in the sns world there's a facebook page that keep getting a hive and it's called Kawaii Beauty Japan: https://www.facebook.com/Kawaiibeautyjapan

In a matter of a month and a half almost 300k likes gathered and it is very impressive. The title itself pretty much summed up everything I love about Japan, Kawaii, which means pretty, cute, beautiful, adorable and it's the beauty of Japan.

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The page continually shares about everything beautiful from Japan, from the beauty products, tips, on products, habits, skincare to well, just about anything in life, here's some of it:






This is an example how Kawaii Beauty Japan (KBJ) shares about how the location about acne means. As a beauty blogger and well a beauty enthusiast, I look forward for these kind of information which will help me understand skin with acne condition better.

I've been to Japan and I see they have a wide variety of cosmetics, skincare and other beauty products with a full blown research on making any gal life easier and prettier ^^

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From a normal makeup to products we can
 only see in Japan, KBJ will share the beauty world of cosmetics with all of their fans. Neat, isn't it?

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Beside beauty,
 KBJ will also share about current trend and delicacies. We all know how cute Japanese Bento Box can be.

Healthy food also help us to stay pretty as well as healthy. The collagen, natural fresh herbs and ingredients with a whole lotta zen will be shared on the page too.

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Japan is definitely Kawaii for many reasons, from the people, their creation, motto, habits, daily lifestyle, it's all kawaii.

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Personally I love Japanese food, oh well, I love everything about Japan, the full 'package' about Japan. And KBJ also shares the same idea in my head, wholesome.

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All the images in this post is mine and the rest are from KBJ, they share about beauty in Japan from many perspective, and onsen is definitely one of them. The hot spring with hundreds of benefits, from a plain relaxation, to detoxifying, healing, softening the skin, and many more. Each hot spring comes with different 'ingredients' where some with alkali, sulfur, or with oranges, mud or flowers, isn't it beautiful?! Don't worry, I think KBJ will share more about the wonderful onsen soon.

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And who could speak about Japan excluding the nature? From the famous Fujiyama to the surrounding that we haven't heard?

Look at this beauty:

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A galore of pinks and baby pinks. I would love to know about them more and someday to visit this place. Yes, this image and info about the place is available at KBJ.

Beside sharing, KBJ also have an ongoing Giveaway Campaign ^^ : https://www.facebook.com/Kawaiibeautyjapan/app_228910107186452 You can win a product from shu uemura. Don't forget, to 'like' the page first before participating.

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Last but not least, Kawaii Beauty Japan, just want you to enjoy your life to the fullest with a Japanese beauty touch to make anyone kawaii.

So, what are you waiting for "like" Kawaii Beauty Japan now and have Japanlicious day, every day!

Click ME!

Estee Lauder CyberWhite Brilliant Cells Extra Intensive B.B Creme

Hi everyone ^^

It's been a very busy day for me and I'm really tired but this post wants to come out today!

It's the BB Creme from Estee Lauder CyberWhite collections. Packed with SPF 35 PA+++ where it is the perfect SPF for daily usage. The multi action formula protect the skin from the sun as well as made them look brighter.

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Here's some details from www.esteelauder.com.sg:
CyberWhite 
Brilliant Cells Extra Intensive BB Creme Multi Action Formula SPF 35/PA+++
BENEFITS
All-in-one creme to brighten
and help protect instantly
Combines a high level SPF with advanced brightening effects and natural-looking coverage. Lightweight creme keeps skin looking fresh.

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The texture is creamy yet light on the skin without being sticky, greasy, nor oily. The skin still feels 'fresh' in terms of like there's no barrier. Like I'm wearing nothing. I hate a sticky BB cream which is like a mask on the face, this one? Doesn't do that. Estee Lauder CyberWhite Brilliant Cells Extra Intensive B.B Creme is soft, smooth and friendly to the skin.

The coverage given is natural and non cakey, which is suitable for daily activity like for work or school. The look instantly become fairer without being too much nor white cast effect.

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It hide mini imperfection like fine lines, large pores and uneven skin tone, but not major imperfection like deep wrinkle lines, huge bumps and other form of major imperfection, in my case is actually laughing lines and eye bags.

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For a natural look, use it with a loose powder afterwards, but a more flawless and 100% coverage use a concealers and liquid foundation plus some compact powder before loose powder. If you prefer a more natural tan, use a slightly darker powder or the one match your natural skin tone for a transparent look as if you're using none.

I love this BB Cream since it is easy to be used with just about any product I have at home and gives me a fairer skin without looking like I'm using anything.

How to use: On a clean face, after toner, serum and moisturizer. Leave the skincare for a while, like 10-15 minutes. This is actually a basic for all makeup usage. Then apply the BB Cream just enough to cover the whole face and blend them quickly as the BB Cream dries almost instantly. After around 5 minutes use a powder or concealer or foundation, accordingly and that's it. The base is done and for me the base does stays all day long.

I clean everything with a makeup remover and then cleansing milk before foaming facial wash.

Bottom line, it's another wonderful product from Estee Lauder ^^

Monday, June 10, 2013

Estee Lauder New Concept Counter Celebration (MTA, 07 June 2013)

Hi ladies,

"Every woman can be beautiful" that's Estee Lauder's motto and they keep believing the same ideas for decades and hopefully for decades to come.

With that, Estee Lauder bring us the new decorated counter to help women to understand the products better and achieve better experience during their visit. The new renovated counter in MTA, Jakarta and soon Surabaya.

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At the event I have the chance to enjoy the new counter experience, there's the perfumes bar, makeup and skincare collection all in designated area for a more thorough experience of the products available.

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Videos and TVC are available at the counter for anyone to learn about the products and get better view on Estee Lauder.

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It was a clean, sleek and sophisticated counter with a touch of glamors everywhere. From the look and anticipation of the customers come that day, I can see they are raving the new designs and feels the positive ambiance of the counter.

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Anyone can enjoy a free body painting, hair styling by Anna Wijaya and of course, makeover by Estee Lauder's makeup artist. I get my makeover by Mr. Indra, please do watch the video below:

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Thank you Mr. Indra and Estee Lauder for all the products used are from them, from the famous double wear foundation, powders, blush on and their new eye shadows as well.

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The final touch is done by Anna Wijaya's hair stylist. She made my hair bouncier and much tidier with a simple tools. I envy her skill ^^

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Here's my close up look and congratulations to all the bloggers who've won the invitations to the event, I've emailed you all and I hope everyone enjoy the event. Don't forget the next one will be in Surabaya.

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Contact Estee Lauder for further info.

Kiehl's Powerful Wrinkle & Pore Reducing Cream and Reducing Eye Cream


Hello everyone ^^

 Around a week ago I went into an event with Kiehl's to celebrate the new items coming. One for the eyes and the other for the whole face. The Powerful (anti) Wrinkle Series from Kiehl's that will replace the previous Abyssine collection. I love the Abyssine collection and now the new formula packed with added minerals that helps the skin to stay younger by reducing the breakdown process of collagen.

Here's some details given by Kiehl's Indonesia:

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The series also come with a product for the eyes.I've reviewed the product some time ago (click HERE), now, better than ever the dynamic duo help to smoothen out the lines on the face and near the eyes.

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While the one for the eyes concentrated for help reducing the wrinkle, the face cream helps reducing the pore too ^^ it seems like I found my all in one anti aging cream that provide moisture, fights wrinkle and reduce my huge pores near the nose and cheeks.

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Below is my video, sorry for the noise, it is after all an event. I'm just introducing the two products which made the highlight that day and let you know the price.

Both of them are now available at any Kiehl's store nationwide.

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You wont missed it as the whole store is decorated for them. All dressed up in copper, kinda discouraging but it's the color of one of the ingredient.

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Just in case you're having difficulty seeing the price on the video. Here's the images taken on Plaza Senayan's branch during the event.

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Please do stay tune for my complete review, but so far so good ^^

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Here's what waiting for me in the coming weeks, improving of elasticity which help the skin to be firm again and help the wrinkle to be extracted and looks young again.

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This is the price of the eye cream and below is Mr. Bones, of course without any worry about wrinkles anymore since he is skinless.

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Soon the event began with Mr. Ari from Kiehl's Indonesia, a representative from Marie Claire and a nutritionist and cancer survivor. She shares on positiveness, be happy and live your life to the fullest no matter what happens. She found her inspiration from her children and it inspire all of us as well.

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Mr. Ari from Kiehl's shares on how the product works on the skin and where it can be used with other Kiehl's item like which serum, cleanser and toner to match one skin's need. Please do visit Kiehl's for more details and yes, samples. If you purchased these items, Kiehl's will donate Rp.50.000 to Yayasan Pansophia Indonesia.

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Next in line is fashion show by Karen Millen.

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Makeup by Shu Uemura.

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Thank you Kiehl's Indonesia for having me and stay tune for my reviews.

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It's gonna be delicious ^^