Tuesday, October 21, 2014

IOMA Bespoke

Hello lovelies,

during my last visit to IOMA opening counter at Mal Kelapa Gading, the Bespoke is given to me. The 'prescribed' skincare is one of the highlight of this brand.
Here's a video I've made several weeks ago for IOMA Bespoke:

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As described in the video, the day and night cream are made fresh to order.

Here's how the staff at IOMA made them:

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Following my skin chart and analysis, the ingredients are put inside each container, one for day usage, and the other for night time use.

Check out http://www.ioma-paris.com for further details.

STEP 1: High precision diagnosis

After performing the diagnosis using our patented IOMA Beauty Diag device, a personalised program for your client is displayed on the screen of the device. Unique formulas for Day Cream and Night Cream are provided for you, selected from 864 possible formulations.

STEP 2: Personalized formulation of the Day Cream and Night Cream

You will start preparing these two formulas using the two active Day and Night Cream bases. Each contains 18 active ingredients that have been carefully selected for their remarkable effectiveness. Add a few droppers of each of the 8 high performance serums, each containing a maximum concentration of active ingredients, to these bases.

The base are already inside each container.
The Day Cream base, light as a cloud, and the Night Cream base, rich and regenerating.
Each one contains:

Neutrazen

Neutrazen is an ultra-performing peptide that reduces the threshold of skin sensitivity, combats reactivity of sensitive skin and prevents the appearance of redness.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E antioxidant properties protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals and slow down the skin's aging process. Its presence enables the best conservation of membrane lipids, composed of polyunsaturated fatty acids, that are highly sensitive to oxidation.

Inside each 'kit' contains these serums in separate pipette bottles:

8 Additional Serums

In order to boost the effectiveness of the 2 Active Bases, the 8 Serums are added according to your specific needs.

IOMA's 8 SERUMS:

  • H1 - Long-term moisturising
  • H2 - Self-regulating moisturising
  • H3 - Anti-aging moisturising
  • R1 - Elasticity & firmness
  • R2 - Redensification
  • R3 - Botox-like tightening effect
  • R4 - Global anti-ageing
  • R5 - Firmness & smoothing

The ones that they add into the bottles are these serums, each made according to ones skin condition, at that time. The day and night do have different concoction as well.

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This process has successfully made me feel ultra special, I'm no longer in the 'crowd', my skin is unique and individual, I do need products that is made accordingly. Sometime when finding the right skincare can be challenging, some of the ingredients is wanted while some not so much, or the other way around. Or perhaps it's too thick, too light, too oily, too greasy, too dry, not moisturizing enough but help reducing the redness, very moisturizing but made some area feel very uncomfortable, dislike the whitening effect but love the mattefying effect, the list can go on and on and on.

With IOMA Bespoke, we can simply rest assure that these two moisturizer carries everything our skin's need.

And as seen on the video, the texture is very light, comfortable and made for me just right. Now, everyone can have their own personal skincare freshly made on the spot.

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Inside the box contain pamphlet, details and information regarding the product, ingredients, how to use, and many more.

I've been using the products for weeks now and enjoy the result very well. My skin is hydrated enough, comfortable, less irritation occurs, less redness, no fresh new lines, the skin looks more relaxed, there's a luminous glow and radiance every day, and I haven't been visited by acne since using them.

I'm using Bespoke without adding other products like serum or eye cream or anything else. The Bespoke alone are enough.

I'm so eager to have my skin checked again at their counter but haven't got the time to do so, I'll share with you on my instagram @c13v3rgirl with the result of the analysis.

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Thank you so much IOMA Indonesia.

Japan Beauty Tour Campaign

Hello everybody,

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it's been a while since the launch of Japan Beauty Tour between Kawaii Beauty Japan and HIS Travel, here's the event report and share on the tour itself.

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The event started with Yamato Sasagawa san introducing Kawaii Beauty Japan and the tour itself. This is the first tour in Indonesia that promote more about beauty in Japan.

As we may already know, there's a lot of tours to Japan, most of them are highlighting the culinary, theme parks and sightseeing, Japan Beauty Tour are adding one more brilliant note, the beauty.

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In the event, the video of me and Tia having a great time in Japan are showed. We gets to try Yukata at Kiyora, get the new trendy outfit at Olive des Olive, dine in a famous sushi restaurant called Heiroku, highly recommended hair salon in Acqua Tua, and experience the life at the much anticipated location in the world, Harajuku-Omotesando.

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Then the Q&A starts rolling, we shared how much we enjoy the trip and when everything was beyond our expectation, we see dedicated people in their field. I love how everyone was so positive, energetic and kind.

Their passions also shows in their work, I know that this is probably the Japanese culture, but more than that, they do work hard to achieve their best.

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After the Q&A session it's Shunji Matsuo time, a live performance with a model from one of the beauty blogger attending the event.

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Is it only one beauty blogger? Nope, look below, a lot of them came.

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Thank you so much Kawaii Beauty Japan for this wonderful experience.

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Now, for all of you who wants to visit Japan and try the Beauty Tour, please do take a look at this video:

http://youtu.be/Tc2D3TRpnM0

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Do contact: his-travel.co.id/ for further information and do join the fun

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See you soon!!!


Arigatou gozaimatsu minasan.


RevitaLash Lash Conditioner and Hair Conditioner

Hi everyone,

ah, this is such a long overdue post. I received these items when I'm still pregnant and the team from RevitaLash advice me not to use it until I gave birth, and after being so caught up after giving birth, finally, I can try these products and share the review for you.

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All details by www.revitalash.com:

The Hair Conditioner.

A breakthrough volume-enhancing formula featuring exclusive, proprietary BioPeptin Complex™ to address the appearance of fine, sparse, thinning and fragile-looking hair.

  • Resurrects the vitality of hair with a breakthrough formula designed to intensify natural volume
  • Conditions hair to help protect from brittleness and breakage
  • Helps enhance the appearance of fragile-looking hair
  • Transforms hair with essential nutrients, fortifying peptides, and protective plant extracts to help increase texture, shine, and body for the appearance of healthier, fuller-looking hair
  • Ideal for anyone – men and women, young and matured – concerned with the appearance of their hair
  • All ingredients have been rigorously tested and have safety profiles
  • Light-weight, easy to apply enhancer helps increase hair texture, shine and body for the appearance of healthier, more voluminous hair
  • May be applied to natural, color treated, or chemically treated hair
  • One bottle of Hair Advanced by RevitaLash will last approximately 3 months
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A breakthrough, category-leading eyelash conditioner featuring a high impact, proprietary technology for dramatic-looking eyelashes.

  • Conditions the eyelashes to help protect from brittleness and breakage
  • Helps improve flexibility, moisture, and shine
  • Helps defend eyelashes from daily aggressors
  • Enhances the appearance of beautiful, younger-looking, more luxurious eyelashes
  • High impact BioPeptin Complex™, peptides and botanicals saturate the lashes with moisture, keeping them soft, luxurious, & healthy-looking
  • Formulated with a unique viscosity agent to help product stay on lashes and minimize running.
  • Contains a powerful cosmetic anti-microbial system, allowing for repeated use of a single applicator
  • Custom designed brush allows for a simple and efficient application
  • All ingredients have been rigorously tested and have excellent safety profiles
  • One 3.5 mL tube of RevitaLash® Advanced lasts approximately 6 months

Both products are to be used once a day and routinely.

Both are comfortable to be used and the results are below:

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As seen, it does gives me a fuller lashes and some parts does seems longer.

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The lower lash grew some new lashes as well. This is definitely a good news for me.

The products I've received are only enough for a month max. I wonder what it can do with the full size items.

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And the hair conditioner are also very much recommended by me.

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I gave birth months ago and my baby has started growing teeth now, people says that's when mommy start to loose hair, a few does comes off, but they are still controllable, perhaps it's because of Hair Conditioner.

I use the Hair Conditioner directly on the scalp, just a pump is enough. The foam is white, fluffy, and gentle on the scalp.

Thank you RevitaLash at

www.revitalashindonesia.com

Monday, October 20, 2014

Smile Brilliant

Hello everyone!!!

A few months ago I was asked by this lovely company called Smile Brilliant to review their amazing product. The product is a teeth whitening kit.

Based in the USA the company created a professional teeth whitening kit to be used at home, yes, as comfortable as it may sound, it is.

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It's a simple box but contain everything we need to create a one of a kind tray for our unique set of teeth.

So, they first ship this box, then we have to create our own mold and send it back. They make the tray by using the mold and send to us the finished clear tray for our usage. Sounds complicated? It's not. Just do one thing at a time.

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All the details are already written inside the box, from how to use the gels, the mold, the what's to prepare, what to do before, after during and everything in between.

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First thing first, clean the teeth thoroughly, this means brushing, flossing, and making sure there's nothing need to be removed. You also have to visit your dentist first, consult, treat the decays, and perhaps do a simple sensitivity test. If everything's okay, then go ahead, and don't forget your 6 monthly scaling ya.

Okay, once the teeth are good to go and super duper clean, let's make the mold.

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The blue one is the base paste and the white one is catalyst. Don't forget to wash your hands and dried them as well before touching them.

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Mixed those blue and white paste into one, like mixing a dough, gently keep stretching and folding them into half until the total time is according to instruction, for me, the paste already mixed quite well around 1 minute and 15-20 seconds, and by the time it reaches 2 minute, it is not as stretchy as before.

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As the info goes, placed it into the tray and set it well, watch out for the time, and then put it on the upper or lower set of the teeth until they set well and according to the time given.

Now, as they have times for each process and to be hones, one mouth can only fit one tray, so don't be silly and make both of them as it is not possible.

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And after they are done, I shipped them both to USA, don't worry, they provide a fluffy envelope with the full address written. Alongside with the package, we need to send back a piece of paper, the one that says we already agree that we consent on the result and we had been consulting with our dentist.

As you can see, on each tray there's a QR code, so there's little chance of getting ours mixed up.

Once they received ours, they'll send an email of notification. I send mine using Pos Indonesia, with Rp.98.000 the package is received within 2 weeks.

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And soon after, I get my personal tray made by them. It is cool and somewhat creepy at the same time haha! Like, it was my own.

A nice black box also goes for safekeeping.

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Now, the teeth whitening process begin,

after checking there's no residue on the clear tray, I clean them using a mild soap and water. Dry them thoroughly. Clean my teeth as well, brushing plus flossing included.

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I use the desensitizing gel first, it helps reduce the sensitivity on the teeth due to whitening process that I'm about to go through.

The gel is a cool gel with a pleasant feeling.

The tray fitted perfectly on my teeth. I can use both of them at the same time.

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As waiting can be quite long (between 20-60 minutes) I suggest you to eat all you want and drink as many as you please before getting started.

Since I have sensitive teeth, I patiently wait for 60 minutes.

And then I took them off, rinse and gently brushed my teeth as instructed. Rinse and dry the tray again and apply the teeth whitening gel.

Of course I took a glass of water before applying the tray again.

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I put them on for around 2 hours (since I'm so bored, thirsty, and frankly, couldn't take it anymore), the gel is comfortable, is just, I can hardly speak properly, I'm hungry (I'm always hungry) and yep, bored hehe.

There is a bit of sensitivity on the area where my crown doesn't fit perfectly (blame it on a particular dentist at Q&M in Singapore), but apart from that, everything is fine and enjoyable. Why is it enjoyable, look at the result below.

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From top to bottom: before, during desensitizing process, during teeth whitening process, after result.

My teeth has gone so white in a single usage.

My tongue and other part inside the mouth do feel sensitive for a while (like I just suck too many candies) but it goes away in an hour or two (or perhaps I don't really remember as I went to sleep soon after, and when I wake up, everything is well).

These process can be repeated again and again and again, consult the dentist on how often to repeat the process and as for me, I'm definitely will do it again and I really want to see how white my teeth could be.

Take note though, as it is the same goes as a teeth whitening process in the dentist, result may vary as it is according to ones teeth condition.

Overall, I'm happy they send me a kit and my teeth are white now!

Thank you Smile Brilliant.

Moringa Body Sorbet by The Body Shop

Hi everybody,

how are you today? I hope you're all well.

This product has been with me for weeks now, I've been enjoying it too much hence forgot to write about it. It's Moringa Body Sorbet from The Body Shop, whooottt!!

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http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk

product description
Scoop an industry first with this cool body moisturiser, infused with delicate floral moringa scent! Our breakthrough sorbet texture instantly melts into skin for a frosty burst of fresh moisture.
  • Light and fast-absorbing
  • Leaves body instantly moisturised
  • Up to 24 hours of hydration
Aqua/Water (Solvent/Diluent), PEG-8 (Humectant), Glycerin (Humectant), Butylene Glycol (Humectant), Isododecane (Solvent), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Emulsifier), Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 (Absorbent), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Hydrogenated Tetradecenyl/Methylpentadecene (Solvent), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance), Ethylhexylglycerin (Skin Conditioning Agent), Mel/Honey (Natural Additive), Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil/Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent - Emollient), Carbomer (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Benzophenone-3 (Ultraviolet Light Absorber), Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Modifier), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Silica (Absorbent), Benzyl Salicylate (Fragrance Ingredient), Geraniol (Fragrance Ingredient), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Skin Conditioning Agent), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), CI 19140/Yellow 5 (Colorant).

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It may goes as simple as that, a body sorbet, but, the texture, aroma and again, the texture, is uncommonly good. It's like so fresh, so watery, so wonderful to be touch. Like a dollop of snow, or perhaps shaved ice, or an agar not yet to be set but you stir them and they sets into this very tiny particles that went it touches the skin, it melts.

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And when it was spread, the aroma or moringa is just bursting everywhere, alongside with the juicy sensation on the skin. It's succulent and invigorating.

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I have to say, if you feel like butter nor lotion is your thing since you're looking for a alternative that pampers the skin with hydration, smells ultra good (they also comes with variants from The Body Shop such as, Strawberry, Satsuma, Pink Grapefruit, and Mango).

For Rp 159.000 the 200 ml product can last for 2-3 weeks when used twice daily.

I personally love the moringa variant but can't help myself drooling over the others as they all look so innocently pleasurable.

Thank you The Body Shop Indonesia.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Anna Sui La Nuit De Boheme


Hello ladies,

how are you? It's been a roller coaster week for me. One of the highlight is this one very very very irresistible perfume by Anna Sui.

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The perfume was launched at Gandaria City, Jakarta. Everyone can see the beauty of the campaign, many people who visit the mall ended up goo goo ga ga about the extravaganza.

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Who doesn't?! Even I went goo goo ga ga looking at these beautiful bottles, I'm like moth attracted to the lights LOL ^__^

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The perfume comes in two variant:
The Eau de Toilette is elegant, sophisticated, and romantic.
The Eau de Parfum is mysterious, seductive, and secretive.

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The EDT is in gold, look how beautiful it is.

These perfumes comes from the inspiration of La Vie de Boheme in 2013, where a young bohemian girl full of light, love and cheerfulness, but at night, she turns into a sensual and mysterious girl.

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I personally love the EDT, the sun is setting, the golden lights of the night life is evoking, revealing glamor, femininity, and endless love. A wonderful, magical miracle of the night.

Top note: Champagne Citrus, Midnight Blackberry, Golden Delicious Apple.
Middle Note: Gilded Lotus Flower, Rose Petale, Sunset Oud Wood, Topaz Hinoki Incense.
Base Note: Cedarwood Heart, Haitian Vanilla Orchid, Indonesian Patchouli, Golden Amber Resin.

The aroma is floral-woody-fruity.

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All of the decors are made specially for La Nuit de Boheme, impressive isn't it?! Seems like in Anna Sui world, all the details are important.

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Standing next to the golden bottle is the black one, the Eau de Parfum.

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One night, a drama and secret hidden. It's party time in the dark, partially bohemian, glamorous, romantic, self surrender to the new sensation, awakening of the night, to the sparkling joie de vivre. Deep, mysterious, and magnetic.

Top note: Calabria Bergamot, Mandarin, Succulent Dark Berries, Forbidden Apple.
Mid note: Night Blooming Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Moon-Ripened Black Plum Accord, Magnolia 'Galaxy', Black Rose of Dubai.
Base note: Sensual Sandalwood, Intoxicating Ceremonial Patchouli, Dark Amber, Midnight Musk.

The aroma is floriental-fruity.

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After enjoying myself at the venue, all the media invited are having a meal together and alongside we are crafting flowers.

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Rose, a flower that has been a part of Anna Sui.

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Soon after that, we're back to the venue and the event is starting, introducing the perfume, the concept, the woman, a modern Scheherazade, a Bohemian princess with a free spirit, where she'll find the beauty of the night.

The model is Gracie van Gastel in everything golden, provocative, strong and captivating.

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As I already posted it on my instagram @C13v3rgirl
If you come between now until 19th of Oct 2014 and purchase the perfume in big size, you'll get the 30 ml free plus other benefits as described in the image below.

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30 ml: Rp. 555.000
50 ml: Rp 760.000
75 ml: Rp. 975.000


Thank you Anna Sui Indonesia.