I believe most of you who likes K-Pop knows this Korean beauty line: moonshot.  Yup, YG Entertainment's official beauty brand usually use their artists as their bramd ambassador. This time, they brought Lisa BLACKPINK as the brand ambassador of their Settingfit cushion series and from that moment, this series receives so much love worldwide. As one of those who really adore K-beauty, I can't deny that I really want to try this super hyped cushion so bad - and all thanks to Clozette Indonesia, I got chance to try this cushion plus their most favorite makeup Base which is Multi Protection Tinted Moisture. Are these products really worth the hype? Let's just figure them out together!

1. MULTI PROTECTION TINTED MOISTURE SPF 30 PA++

What it is: 

Ultimate moisturizer makeup base for dry skin to infuse skin with sustained hydration. Claims that it can boost moisture and helps hold it in, add the softest glow to skin,and brightens skin with pink particles, this makeup base enriched with SPF 30, PA++ so it can be worn as sunscreen as well. 

How to use :

Use fingers or puff to apply the product from inner center of the face outwards. Apply it as sunscreen or as makeup base before applying cushion or foundation.

PACKAGING :

Super fancy paper box with lightweight, simple baby pink tube. It comes with a pump so it's easy to control the amount of the product. Almost all the description and directions are written in Korean so I have to learn more about the use of this product from internet.

TEXTURE :

Light, creamy texture with pinkish color and light floral scent that is easily blended.

REVIEW :

I use this as makeup base and it works well for my dry skin! It blends easily and quickly absorbs into skin without feeling greasy at all amd leaving no white cast It brightens up my skin with hint of pink tone which I really like - and at instance my skin feels so soft and ready for the next step of makeup. The formula is so light to my skin and very calming makes me want to use it everyday!

PROS:

- Fancy packaging 

- Brighten up skin with hint of pink tone

- Easily blended

- Leaving no white cast, non greasy

- Multi function ( tone up cream/makeup base/moisturizer/sunscreen) 

- Moisturizing

- Soften skin

CONS :

- Almost none, only it would be better if they put English description on the Box

Rate: 5 out of 5 ( highly recommend ) 

Price: IDR 440.000 ( around $31.5) / 40ml size

2. SETTINGFIT CUSHION SPF50+ PA+++ (201 BEIGE)

What it is :

A perfect setting cushion that defends darkening effect even during the hot summer and from direct sunlight. This cushion claims that it holds makeup in place immediately and for a long time without trace of makeup - with semi-matte finish and SPF 50+ Pa+++.

Consists of 3 warm shades :

101 Ivory, 201 Beige, 301 Honey.

How to use :

Use the puff to gently apply from inner center outwards.

PACKAGING :

Another fancy packaging with detailing of galaxy on the surface of the cushion case that makes it looks expensive, but the black case looka fragile - lid cover hinge where the puff is placed, almost damaged since the first time I opened it. It comes with similar galaxy design paper box that is safely sealed. Unlike the makeup base, this cushion box has more English explanation. I also like the tear dropped shape puff that makes it easier to blend through under eyes, nose, lips. 

TEXTURE :

Light, powdery, creamy texture with hint of pleasant rose scent.

REVIEW :

This cushion is super light on my skin with semi-matte finish and slight hint of glow. Since it has warm tone shade, 201 BEIGE is a little darker than my own skin tone but thankfully I wear Tinted Moisture before applying this cushion so my skin doesn't look too opaque. I like how it blends easily but it need more than 1 layer to really notice the 'setting fit' effect ( I use it 2 layers ). However, it has sheer coverage so I need to apply concealer to really cover the blemishes and naughty acne. Staying power is just ok, my face starts to oily after 4 hours but around nose area it becomes oily after 2 hours.

PROS :

- Fancy packaging with tear dropped shaped puff

- Lightweight texture

- Easily blended

- Semi matte finish

- Pleasant rose scent

- No need to apply setting powder anymore

CONS :

- Sheer coverage

- Fragile cushion case

Rate: 4 out of 5

Price: IDR 490.000 ( around $35) 

Overall, these two products are really great together, especially for dry skin people who needs extra moisture to their skin without feeling greasy. Although the cushion has sheer coverage, it decent enough to be worn for daily use since it's very lightweight. 

So, if you want to achieve Korean skin look, you should try these products together, and be your own K-idol! All of universe, all about beauty. Let's meet the real K-beauty and K-colors!

Overall rate: 4.5 out of 5

moonshot Indonesia Official Store: www.shopee.co.id/moonshot_Indonesia

moonshot Indonesia Official Instagram: @moonshot_idn

Clozette Indonesia Official Website: www.clozette.co.id

Clozette Indonesia Official Instagram: @clozetteid

This holiday season, one of most well-known US brand, Kiehl's, collaborates with illustrator from Helshinki, Janine Rewell, renewing some of their products packaging with twist of holiday vibe in a cute way, including their #1 skincare item : Ultra Facial Cream. Frankly, I've been eyeing for this facial cream since I heard that this product is really good for dry skin, but didn't manage to try it yet. Lucky me, Clozette Indonesia sent me this product to review so not only I can finally try it but I can  also share how this cream works for my dry skin ( well, although Kiehl's claims that this facial cream is suitable for any skin type ). Shall we get to know more about this facial cream ?

What it is :

Facial cream with unique lightweight texture that provides lasting 24-hour hydration for softer, smoother, and visibly healthier-looking skin. Formulated with Glacial Glycoprotein and olive-derived Squalane, this non-greasy, lightweight moisturizer immediately leaves skin 2.3x more hydrated, even in skin’s driest areas.

How to use :

Apply a dime-sizd amount to finger tips ( after applying toner ), then massage onto face in circulat motion. Can be used for day and night.

PACKAGING :

Sturdy, slightly heavy white tube with ultra cute holiday themed illustration, gold details. The product is safely sealed and the product itself is fully filled the tube.

TEXTURE :

Lightweight, creamy texture with soft-pleasant scent.

RESULT :

I've been using this facial cream as day and night skincare and I can clearly say that it's super moisturizing without feeling greasy at all. For day routine, I apply it before sunscreen and it doesn't get oily or leaving white cast even after more than 10 hours. For night routine, I apply the product before bed and I can feel that this cream can also give relaxing, soothing effect because my skin usually somewhat getting drier at night but after applying this cream my skin gets a little lot better and calms some blemishes. Once it's absorbed, my skin feels so soft, smooth, and hydrated. Plus, one thing I love the most about this product is : I only need few amount ( about 3 dabs ) of product to cover whole face and neck - it's very economic indeed ! As it claimed that it suitable for any skin type, I am not really sure how it works for oily skin people but for me who has super dry skin, it works very well! It's very moisturizing but it doesn't leave sticky feeling and makes skin feels super smooth as well. The only downside I sense from this facial cream is probably it doesn't come together with spatula, so I have to make sure 100 times that my hands are clean enough to take out the product, lol.

PROS :

- Cute, expensive looking packaging.

- Lightweight texture.
- Easily absorbed.
- Very moisturizing.
- Economic, 3 dabs for whole face and neck.
- Not greasy / doesn't leave sticky feeling.
- Relaxing, soothing effect.
- Makes skin feels smooth, soft, and hydrated.

CONS :

- Doesn't come with spatula.

- Quite pricey.

I don't usually put moisturizer in the morning because I always think that it will make my skin gets oily easily, but then I dare myself to wear this facial cream and the result is awesome! At 3 pm when I am writing this article, my skin is still decent and I don't need bloating paper.
If your skin type is just like me, I do REALLY RECOMMEND this cream for you to try. You can easily find this Holiday Edition at Kiehl's official store and website ( www.kiehls.co.id ) during this holiday season. Well, since it's special collection, no wonder that the quantity is very limited. So, why don't you just grab it immediately ?


Rate : 5 out of 5 ( SUPER RECOMMENDED )
Price : IDR 520.000 ( around $37 )

KIEHL'S Indonesia Official Website : www.kiehls.co.id
KIEHL'S Indonesia Official Instagram : @kiehlsid
Clozette Indonesia Official Website : www.clozette.co.id
Clozette Indonesia Official Instagram : @clozetteid

Lakme is definitely one of my favorite on-budget brand ( watch my natural makeup tutorial using all Lakme products here ) , not just because its luxury packaging with affordable price, but also for the decent quality that makes me crave for more. This time, I am going to introduce you to Lakme 9to5 Reinvent Primer + Matte Cushion Foundation that I got from Clozette Indonesia and found it perfect for busy women out there who are looking for everyday cushion with great result and decent coverage. Curious about this product ? Well, let's just keep scrolling down :)

What it is :

Cushion foundation with built-in primer to create fresh makeup look without greasy feeling and velvet matte finish. Lightweight and high coverage to conceal dark spots and blemishes. Blends in effortlessly and give comfortable long-lasting flawless look. SPF 30 PA+ for protection to UVB and UVA rays.

How to use :

Apply evenly to the face with cushion puff.

Consists of 6 shades :

01 Nude Fair, 02 Light Sand, 03 Medium Honey, 04 Golden Natural, 05 Honey Bronze, 06 Soft Tan.

PACKAGING :

Sturdy yet lightweight mirror case with rose gold color, refillable, decent cushion puff, and safely sealed.

TEXTURE :

Powdery matte with slight powdery scent.

REVIEW :

This cushion foundation has velvet matte finish with medium to full coverage that makes my skin looks soft and smooth, feels like I have put primer before ! It blends easily, conceals my dark circle and few blemishes pretty well. I really like the powdery texture that feels so light but locks my skin so I don't need to layer it with finishing powder anymore, plus it can stay for more than 7 hours before it starts to oxidize and I starts seeing pores, but then I just pat it with tissue paper and case closed! On the other side, this cushion foundation has super warm tone, even warmer than my warm tone skin. From the picture above when I swatch the color ( 02 Light Sand ), it looks slightly too yellow and it doesn't brighten up my skin.

PROS :

- Luxury packaging.

- Lightweight texture.

- 2 in 1 ( primer + foundation ).

- Medium to high coverage.

- Velvet matte result.

- Blends easily.

- Good staying power ( more than 7 hours ).

- Affordable price ( less than IDR 200K / $15 )

CONS :

- Shades option are too warm for my skin.

This cushion has become one of my favorite everyday cushion because of its velvet matte result that can stay more than 7 hours with no touch up. Although it doesn't brighten up my skin since it's too yellow and slightly darker than my real skin, I still love how soft and smooth it is. So, if you're looking for decent everyday cushion, especially if you have warm tone skin, I would highly recommend this Lakme 9to5 cushion. You can find it easily at Lakme Makeup offline store or online at Shopee, Lazada, JD.ID, Blibli, dan Tokopedia.

Rate : 4.75 out of 5

Price : IDR 179.000 ( around $12.70 )

LAKME Indonesia Official Website : www.lakmemakeup.co.id

LAKME Indonesia Official Instagram : @lakmemakeup

Clozette Indonesia Official Website : www.clozette.co.id

Clozette Indonesia Official Instagram : @clozetteid

Self-healing is a must. For me, living in this metropolitan city for working almost 24/7 is really a mental pressure. I am grateful and enjoying my current job as designer and blogger, having a solid team to work with. However, I can't deny that sometimes I am just too tired doing this working routine and hectic schedul, not because I don't like it but I feel drained, especially these past three months. Hence, I randomly booked flight and decided to take 5 days off just to take a little break from the routine, explore my hometown and some cities where I used to go often to, trying local foods, meeting relatives and new friends. And the result ? AMAZING. I feel recharged and more positive so that I am ready to go back to my career life. 

1. SEMARANG 

Indulged by lot of great foods with nice ambience yet super affordable price, met new Korean friends who are very friendly and humble ( also fluent in Bahasa Indonesia ), and fun local shopping experience at Dusun Semilir Eco Park.

Brunch with family at Eastman Coffee

EASTMAN COFFEE

KEVA's Poke Bowl

KEVA - Poke & Coffee

Address : Jl. Papandayan No.4, Gajahmungkur, Kec. Gajahmungkur, Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50232

Open hours : 9 am - 3 pm (Brunch), 3 pm - 10 pm (Bistro)

Official Instagram : @keva.smg

 Had the best dimsum restaurant in town, Holliday Restaurant

With Korean friends and my cousin

Dusun Semilir Eco Park

DUSUN SEMILIR

Address : Jl. Soekarno Hatta No.49, Ngemple, Bawen, Ngemplak, Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50661

Open hours : Weekdays 10 am - 7 pm, Saturday 8 am - 9 pm, Sunday 7 am - 9 pm

Official instagram : @dusunsemilir

2. JOGJAKARTA

Exploring the hidden gem in Jogja : Hutan Pinus Pengger and Puncak Becici, also visiting cute bear cafe near hotel where I stayed overnight.

Hutan Pinus Pengger 

Becici Peak

BECICI PEAK

Address : Gunungcilik, RT.07/RW.02, Gn. Cilik, Muntuk, Dlingo, Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55783

Open hours : 6 am - 7 pm

ROASTER AND BEAR 

Address : Jl. P. Mangkubumi No.52, Gowongan, Kec. Jetis, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55233

Open hours : 11 am - 11 pm ( Saturday until 12 am )

Official Instagram : @roasterandbear

Gudeg, Jogjakarta's signature dish 

Delicate Breakfast at Harper Mangkubumi Hotel Jogjakarta 

HARPER MANGKUBUMI HOTEL ( 4.5 Star Hotel )

Address : Jl. P. Mangkubumi No.52, Gowongan, Kec. Jetis, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Jogjakarta 55233

Official instagram : @harperjogja

3. SOLO

Heartwarming city with nice weather and people. Got chance to meet my best friends since university after a year separation, visiting the most hyped bistro in town.

With my best friends, Yannoei and Au 

Grandis Barn, the most hyped bistro in Solo 

GRANDIS BARN BISTRO

Address : Blukukan Dua, Blulukan, Colomadu, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java 57174

Open hours : Mon - Fri : 7 am - 10 pm , Sat - Sun : 7 am - 10.30 pm

Official instagram : @grandisbarn

Sometimes places around us can be very therapeutic for our soul. All we need is just a little effort to explore more about the place and appreciate every little thing. As time goes by, I become more realize that traveling is indeed one of my greatest passion. How about you ?