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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

[REVIEW] Laneige Wild at Heart Eye & Face Palette (Holiday Collection)

Since the very first time I saw this eye and face palette from Laneige approximately a month ago, I just couldn't help but craving for it. I know that Laneige is mostly known for their skincare, but this time with their limited edition palette, I just can't deny that I am in love for the first time with the colors, packaging, everything! Lucky, I found this palette at Althea Korea as soon as this palette was released worldwide, so I can try it immediately and share my thought about this product to all of you, thanks Althea !

What it is :
Eye & face multi-palette that contains highlighter and pink-colored blusher in shadow and aura tone that can express various looks from daily look to glam looks with various colors ranging from brown colors to burgundy pink colors.

How to use :
A. Eyeshadow
1. Brighten the entire eyelid area as the base color.
2. Apply the define color on the area nearest to the eyeline below the double eyelid line to produce a deep-set-eyes look.
3. With the styling shadow containing glitter pearls, naturally blend up to the upper area of the double eyelid line to complete the makeup.

B. Blusher
1. Apply the contents of the makeup with gentle sweeping movements using brush.
2. Apply on the “apple zone” or on the cheekbones, in a lateral movement starting from the bottom, to complete the makeup, achieving a natural reddish tone.

C. Highlighter
Gives definition to face by touching on flat or sunken areas such as nosebridge and cheekbones or provides soft glow eye makeup look with aurora pearl tone by tapping over the base shadow.

Althea's Christmas Edition Box

Inside my Althea's Box : Laneige Moisture Mist, Wild at Heart Palette, Althea Concealers

Result using burgundy tone plus highlighter and blusher

PACKAGING :

Super adorable glossy-mirrored-acrylic that is sturdy but very light and travel-friendly. Comes with paper box, this palette reminds me of chocolate box packaging anyway. It doesn't have any seal so don't forget to check before you buy (offline especially).

TEXTURE :

Eyeshadows has warm tone color range with delicate texture, quite pigmented with shimmer finish. While blusher and highlighter have cool tone colors with duo chrome finish.

RESULT :

Before I bought this palette, I read some reviews from other bloggers and most of them said that this palette has amazing colors with great result. I am not denying that I do really love the colors of the eyeshadows. Almost all of the colors has great pigmentation, doesn't fall our easily, especially no. 3 and 6. Pardon me for swatching them wrongly not as the direction, but they actually meant to be created for 2 looks - top is for burgundy look while the bottom one is for usual warm-brown look. As you can see from the picture above, I applied burgundy colors on my lids, together with highlighter and blusher. I like the result of the eyeshadows and highlighter but I am against the blusher. Since it has cool-pink color with duo chrome finish, it's just makes my cheeks look weird somehow. It may not clearly seen on my portrait photo but you can notice it from the color swatch above, it's just not a usual pink that we all might love.

PROS :
- Trendy packaging design
- Good pigmentation
- Great color selection of eyeshadows
- Doesn't fall-off easily
- Travel-friendly
- Suitable for both daily or occasional look

CONS :
- Unusual pink blusher that has duo-chrome effect

Overall, I love this palette so much and keep using it during holiday season, especially the burgundy shades since the colors are unique and the pigmentation is also decent. Don't you think it also suits well for my red dress ?

So, if you're looking for a palette that suits for both daily or occasional look, I do really recommend this Laneige palette, but you better hurry because this palette is limited. Well, of course I suggest you to buy at Althea since they still have this palette in stock and fast at delivery as well :)

Rate : 4.5 out of 5
Price : IDR 509.000 ( $34 ) at Althea

Monday, January 14, 2019

What Are The Rarest Diamonds In The World ?

Diamonds are one of the hardest substances known to man, and are formed over millions of years of constant pressure deep underground. Aside from the aesthetic value, diamonds are used in industry as cutters, due to their incredible hardness, and a perfect, or colourless diamond is very rare indeed. Any colour (with the exception of green) in a diamond is due to an impurity, which causes a reaction that changes the way light passes through the stone.

Image source : Pixabay

Coloured Diamonds

There are many colours found in diamonds - yellow, pink, red, blue and green are main colours, while orange, steel grey and purple are also present in diamonds. Almost all diamonds are coloured to a degree, while a colourless diamond is in fact 100% pure, and very rare, and of all the colours, red diamonds are the rarest of all. A vivid or fancy red diamond is the most highly prized of all coloured diamonds and they very rarely come onto the market. Buying from Diamond Brokers Queensland ensures that the stones are genuine and come with GIA certification, plus they have a huge range of coloured diamonds to suit every budget.

Green Diamonds

These stand apart from any other colour, because the green tint is not caused by a chemical impurity, rather by a process called irradiation, where the diamond is exposed to radioactive material over millions of years. Despite the radiation, green diamonds are harmless, as the radioactivity occurred millions of years ago and it is believed that this causes the light to refract differently, causing the green colour.

Image source : Pixabay

Blue Diamonds

Behind red, blue is the second rarest colour of diamonds, closely followed by pink. Both of which are highly valued, especially with intense colour. When looking for engagement rings, you ideally want pieces that will last the lifespan of the relationship, which is why diamonds are so popular for engagement and wedding rings.

Colour Grading

Fancy coloured diamonds are among the rarest in the world, with approximately less than 0.1% of all mined diamonds being in the “fancy” category, which might include reds, yellows, blues, and greens. Fancy, or vivid is the most intense of colours and any stone that is graded as fancy or vivid will be very expensive, regardless of the colour.

Customising An Engagement Ring

For many couples, having a truly unique engagement ring is the order of the day, and by sourcing an established diamond broker, you can select the stones and the ring design, while the jeweller will create the ring for you. Having a diamond engagement ring made is not as costly as you might think, which is why many people choose to have the ring custom made, to symbolise their unique bond.

Image source : Unsplash

If you would like to browse an extensive selection of quality diamonds, all it takes is an online search to locate a reputable online diamond merchant, who can help you to select the perfect stones which will make up your unique diamond engagement ring.

Thursday, January 10, 2019

3 Trends You Should Invest in 2019

Monday, December 31, 2018

Welcome 2019 : Year of Harvest

Thursday, December 27, 2018

[EVENT] Watsons Grand Opening at Pakuwon Mall Surabaya

The largest health care and beauty care store in Asia, Watsons - is finally here at one of the largest shopping mall in Surabaya, Pakuwon Mall. Bringing G8 concept store, I am pretty sure that Watsons could steal anybody's attention to visit their store since they use 'tech fun' idea so people not just try-on the product they like but they can also get more details about the product from the virtual gadget displayed on the counter.

Mrs. Lilis Mulyawati as Presiden Director of Watsons Indonesia

We were greeted warmly by Watsons team, especially Mrs.Lilis as Presiden Director of Watsons Indonesia. She told us about the history of Watsons in Indonesia, G8 concept that they bring, and how they opened more than 100 Watsons store in Indonesia. At this event, Watsons crews also presented us their super creative yel-yel that really entertained us, before we're heading to ribbon-cutting ceremony to symbolize the official grand opening of Watsons store.

After the ceremony, we headed to the most-exciting session which is Treasure Hunt. So, bloggers were given 10 seconds to take all goodie bags that worth 5 millions rupiahs at the counters of several brands that participating this event. It's not easy I know, since I have to take as many goodie bags as I can in a very short time. Lucky I wore sneakers and there was store-touring before this session, so at least I know where the goodie bags were located, especially Bioderma !

I understand that those goodie bags might make some eyes full of jealousy, but hey, during this grand opening event, Watsons provides lot of discounts and promotions, especially when you buy anything that worth IDR 300K ( in one receipt ), you can get Bioderma Sensibio H2O 250ml for FREE special for first 100 customers, such a great deal to close this year with shopping marathon isn't it ?

So, is Watsons store available in your city too ? Which brand do you like the most while visiting their store ?

Inside my goodie bags

New Bioderma Sensibio H2O in pump size

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Christmas Day Outfit

Thursday, December 20, 2018

[REVIEW] Herborist Body Lotion Zaitun

Olive oil as the natural oil extracted from olives is well-known for its nutritional benefits, especially for skin because it’s rich in vitamins and has antioxidant properties that could prevent damage of UV radiation. Hence, no wonder that olive oil comes in many forms from hair care, skin care, until body care. While recently I was lucky enough to get chance to try few products of olive ( zaitun ) series from one of well-known beauty brand from Bali, Herborist, including their body lotion which claims that it really helps moisturize our skin and really good for people who has dry skin. Obviously I am tempted to try it immediately because you know how dry my skin is and I always crave for something that could keep my skin moisturized especially during working day when I have to stay in a room with aircon for more than 7 hours. I’ve been using this product since the package arrived and I just feel that I have to share with you guys, so please keep reading until the end :)

What it is :

Herborist olive oil body lotion helps to moisturize and nourish skin. It’s enriched with vitamin E that works as antioxidant. It also contains of UV filter and whitening that help to protect skin from sunlight and make skin looks brighter. It’s easy to absorb into skin because it has soft-non sticky texture with pleasant natural scent that long lasts.

How to use :

Pour into palms and then apply onto body. Use it daily after shower, before bed, or if needed especially for dry area like elbow or heel.

Herborist Zaitun Series : Body Wash, Face Wash, Body Lotion, and Shampoo

After applying Herborist Body Lotion Zaitun

PACKAGING :

Plain, see-through, yet sturdy olive green tube packaging equipped with pump that has lock so the product wouldn’t spill everywhere. It comes with plastic seal.

TEXTURE :

Super soft, light, creamy texture that has very strong, unique, yet calming scent.

RESULT :

I’ve been using this body lotion since the first time I received the package. I apply it every morning after shower and night before bed – and I can really feel my skin becomes super soft and well-moisturized. As you can see on the pictures above, I applied sufficient amount of the product and it absorbs into my skin pretty quick, without feeling sticky at all. Moreover, the staying power of this lotion is pretty amazing, because after more than 5-6 hours the softness and the scent are still there. Although I can’t really see the brightening effect just like what it claims, I really love the how this product can protect my skin from dryness and how pleasant the scent is! It may quite strong for some people, but for me it smells so good and, very therapeutic, and also calming. Feels like I just came back from spa in Bali!

PROS :

- It comes with locked tube and plastic seal

- Soft, light, creamy texture

- Pleasant, calming olive oil scent

- Great staying power

- Non-sticky

- Makes skin soft and moisturized

- Very affordable ( IDR 17.000 / around $ 1.10 for 145ml size )

CONS :

- Plain, standard packaging

- Can’t really see the brightening effect

Frankly, I’ve been using Herborist’s products several times from body scrub, body mist, etc - but this body lotion becomes my favorite so far. I definitely will keep using it ( and also try another products that I receive together with this body lotion obviously ). For you guys who wants to give it a try, you can easily find it in Indomaret, any beauty store, or simply visit www.omahgeulis.com. Oh, and one more thing, please do remember that don’t ever use this lotion for face okay ?

Special thanks to Beautynesia :)