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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Relationship Talk : Dream Wedding

Yesterday, I had a little conversation with one of my colleague that makes me consider about one two things about myself. Long story short, she showed me her photo in wedding dress for a photoshoot and said that she really loves the dress that makes she wants to get married. I feel happy when I see her getting excited talking about her dream wedding dress - but in other hand, I started to ask myself : What about me? Do I have a dream wedding?

I've been single for quite long time and currently just focusing on my career. It's not like I don't have time for dating, of course, I do really want to! But it's just getting more difficult to meet the right man as I get more mature, or I would say, older. However, after the conversation with my colleague, I consider about some things that women always like to dream about and now we're talking about dream wedding. I have no specific dream wedding yet. One thing for sure, I prefer it to be more intimate and private rather than a big wedding reception that many of my friends and relatives did. I like to be more focus on what links between us and how we create the unforgettable moment together, some of them are the moment when he proposes me and the wedding vows.

In those moments, there would be one little thing that I wish he would know how important it is to me : the ring. For me, ring is so meaningful and precious. That symbolizes love and trust, but also the journey. It keeps reminding how we get to know each other and supporting each other. That's why finding a perfect engagement ring or wedding ring might be quite tricky. However, I found a website named jqueen jewelry, where I can customize my own ring. There are plenty styles of gemstone engagement rings from sapphire, ruby, emerald, amethyst, aquamarine, morganite, and moissanite. For diamond wedding rings I can select from the metal options, size, plus to engrave it or not. It takes time for me to select my favorite, but here are some of them - please read this my future Mr. Right!

10k White Gold 2 1/2 Carat T.W. Lab-Created Moissanite Semi-Eternity Wedding Band

Platinum 1 Carat T.W. Diamond 5-Stone Anniversary Ring

1.0 Carat T.W. Lab-Grown Diamond Five Stone Ring

Also read: How To Upgrade Spring Dress As Wedding Guest Dress

Monday, February 13, 2023

[REVIEW] The Difference Between Body Lotion, Body Cream, And Body Serum - Scarlett Whitening Jolly

All of these times, we are only familiar with body lotion but nowadays there are plenty of beauty brands that produce various types of body care which seems similar to body lotion, some of them are body serum, body cream, and so on. Sounds confusing sometimes that we may end up using body lotion all over again. However, aren’t you curious about the difference between all of these body care products? Because I am!

Recently I’ve been introduced to Scarlett Whitening’s version of the body care series consisting of body serum, body cream, and body lotion. I’ve been using their body lotion several times but this is my first time trying their body serum and body cream. All of them are coming in Jolly series so that helps me to make comparisons.

Keep reading to find out the real difference between these products plus bonus tips on how to choose the most suitable body moisturizer for your daily routine!

1. BODY LOTION

Body lotion is a lightweight moisturizer that contains higher water content than body cream. Body lotion tends to feel less greasy and absorbs quickly into skin. It suits for all skin types, but normal to oily skin might find it works very well.

What it is:

It contains Glutathione (Mother of Antioxidant), vitamin E, Niacinamide, Kojic Acid, and Titanium Dioxide to help maintain skin moisture.

Glutathione: to brighten and even skin tone. Its antioxidant agent makes skin healthier, moist, and brighter.
Vitamin E: to maintain skin’s elasticity and moisture.
Kojic Acid: to even skin tone.
Niacinamide: to brighten skin, helps to disguise dark spots on the skin.
Titanium Dioxide: to protect skin from side effects of UV rays.

How to use:

Apply body lotion onto hands and legs evenly. It can be used everyday and every time you need it. For me personally, the best time to apply body lotion is daily after a shower on cleansed skin.This will help to seal and lock in moisture.

Packaging:

Light yet sturdy plastic bottle packaging, securely sealed with plastic lock on the neck of the pump. The product is sealed with plastic wrap as well.

Texture:

Creamy, thick texture with strong, pleasant combination of coffee-floral-vanilla scent.

Review:

This body lotion is quickly absorbed into the skin and doesn’t leave any greasy feeling. The main reason I love this body lotion is because of the scent! It is able to stay up to 5 hours without reapplying and I pretty much find it very economical. It can moisturise and hydrate my skin well.

Pros:

Safely sealed with double lock
Strong, pleasant scent
Economical
Quickly absorbs into skin
Doesn’t leave greasy feeling
Moisturize and hydrate skin well

Cons: None

Rate: 4.75 out of 5

Price: IDR 75.000 (around $5) / 300 ml

2. BODY CREAM

Body cream is a thicker, richer version of body lotion. It is designed to hydrate and nourish skin - so although all skin types can use body cream, dry skin type will reap the benefits of this product. Dry skin tends to need extra moisture, that’s why the consistency of body cream will suit them well.

What it is:

With the help of Hyaluronic Acid, 5 Phyto Oil, Shea Butter, and Aloe Vera extract, this body cream claims to be able to moisturize 4x times deeper than usual body cream.

Hyaluronic Acid: to maintain skin moisture that makes skin feels smooth.
5 Phyto Oil: to moisturize and smoothen skin, helps to maintain skin’s health.
Shea Butter: to maintain skin’s rejuvenation, makes skin feel firm.
Niacinamide: to brighten skin and disguise dark spots on skin.
Glutathione: to even skin tone.
Titanium Dioxide: to protect skin from side effects of UV rays.

How to use:

Apply body cream on the dry part of skin to help add moisture. For me, the best time to use body cream is straight after a shower when skin is still a little bit damp because it helps to secure more hydration into the skin. I like to use it at night before sleeping as well.

Packaging:

Tall yet sturdy plastic bottle packaging, securely sealed with plastic lock on the neck of the pump. You can secure the lock by turning it to the left-right, just like how the body lotion packaging. The product is sealed with plastic wrap as well.

Texture:

Creamy, thicker texture with strong, pleasant combination of coffee-floral-vanilla scent.

Review:

Because the texture is thicker than body lotion, this body cream needs a longer time to fully absorb into the skin. It doesn’t leave a greasy feeling and the scent is as strong as the body lotion. I like how it gives extra moisture to my dry skin and gives a fresh sensation after use. Just like body lotion, the scent stays for quite a long time as well.

Pros:

Safely sealed with double lock
Strong, pleasant scent
Doesn’t leave greasy feeling
Moisturize and nourish skin well, especially dry skin

Cons:

Takes some time to completely absorbs into skin

Rate: 4 out of 5

Price: IDR 75.000 (around $5) / 300 ml

3. BODY SERUM

Body serum is used to target some skin problems such as dryness or flakiness, tired-looking skin, or dull skin. The consistency of body serum can vary a lot, depending on the product type.

What it is:

Body serum with the help of Glutathione, Niacinamide, and Glycolic Acid, claims to be able to brighten skin 3 times more efficiently than other body serum.

Glutathione: to even skin tone.
Niacinamide: to brighten and disguise dark spots on skin.
Glycolic Acid: to exfoliate dead skin cells and brighten skin.
Ceramide 2: to maintain skin to stay smooth, soft.
Hyaluronic Acid: to maintain skin moisture so that skin feels smooth.
Shea Butter: to keep skin rejuvenated and makes skin feel firm.
Vitamin E: to maintain skin elasticity.
Titanium Dioxide: to protect skin from side effects of UV rays.

How to use:

Apply body serum onto hands or legs evenly and can be used anytime you want to. For me personally, I prefer to use this body serum before additional body cream or body lotion. This will allow the serum to deeply penetrate into skin.

Packaging:

Taller, thinner yet sturdy plastic bottle packaging, securely sealed with acrylic closure. The product is sealed with plastic wrap as well.

Texture:

Creamy, lighter texture with slightly strong, pleasant combination of coffee-floral-vanilla scent.

Review:

Compared to body lotion and body cream, this body serum has the lightest texture among all. Its scent is also less strong compared to the others. I like how it quickly absorbs into my skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It doesn’t leave any greasy feeling as well!

Pros:

Safely sealed packaging
Strong, pleasant scent
Quickly absorbs into skin
Doesn’t leave greasy feeling
Makes skin softer and smoother

Cons: None

Rate: 5 out of 5 (highly recommended!)

Price: IDR 75.000 (around $5) / 300 ml

After using them as my daily routine (especially the body serum), as you can see from the picture above, my skin feels slightly brighter, well-moisturized, and looks healthier! For your information, Scarlett Whitening products have been registered by BPOM and are safe for pregnant moms as well. You can also check the authenticity of the product by clicking this link and put the code under the barcode, simple isn’t it?

Overall rating : 4.6 out of 5

Scarlett Whitening Official Website : www.scarlettwhitening.com

Scarlett Whitening Official Instagram : @scarlett_whitening

Where to purchase : https://linktr.ee/scarlett_whitening

Now, kindly let me know which body care type suits you the most?

Also read: [Review] This New Variant Shower Scrub And Body Scrub From Scarlett Whitening Make Me Obsessed

Thursday, January 19, 2023

[REVIEW] This New Variant Shower Scrub and Body Scrub From Scarlett Whitening Make Me Obsessed

If you're an aromatic scent lover like me, congratulations! You have arrived on the right page. Recently I’ve been introduced to the newest variant from Indonesia’s most hyped beauty brand, SCARLETT WHITENING. The newest scent is called Jolly, and I have to say this scent makes me intrigued to try it as soon as possible when I first receive the product (somehow it gives a certain positive vibe for me too, lol). For your information, I have tried almost all of the Scarlett Whitening body care series (you probably can check out my previous review about Scarlett Whitening’s body care series at the search button), but among all of them, this one caught my attention the most. Jolly, is the combination of 3 different scents : coffee, white flowers, and vanilla - that makes it defined as a Floriental Gourmand scent. How interesting is that?

This time, I’m sharing my honest opinion about two of their body care products which are shower scrub and body scrub, both in Jolly series. So, let’s keep scrolling to get to know more about them and what’s the difference and specialty compared to other variants!

1. SHOWER SCRUB - JOLLY

What it is:

It helps to maintain skin elasticity and moisture, brighten skin, maximizing during the shower. It contains:

Glutathione : to brighten and even skin tone, maintain skin moisture, and make skin smooth and soft.
Vitamin E : to maintain skin tightness and prevent skin damage.
Hydrolyzed Collagen: to maintain skin elasticity and moisture.
Gentle scrub particles to regenerate, moisturise, and brighten skin.

Scarlett Whitening’s shower scrub also comes in other variants: pomegranate (fresh, sweet scent), mango (fresh), cucumber (fresh), coffee (sweet, calming), charming (floral, ambery woody), freshy (citrus-floral fruity).

How to:

Apply shower scrub onto the body evenly and rub gently, then rinse with water (lukewarm or cold water).

Packaging:

Sturdy see-through plastic bottle with flip top cap, securely sealed with plastic wrap.

Texture:

Thick gel texture with super gentle scrub and pleasant coffee-floral-vanilla scent.

Review:

There are two ways to use this shower scrub. You can apply it onto your body right away or use a foaming net. For me personally, I like to use a foaming net because I like it foamy rather than just directly applying it on to my body. I really love this scent! It’s very rich yet calming, sensual at the same time (can you imagine that?). Although the scent doesn’t last longer than the coffee variant, its staying power is quite decent. It’s able to stay approximately 2-3 hours after a shower. It leaves a slightly greasy feeling after use, but it doesn’t bother me at all because the greasiness fades afterwards. It makes my skin clean and moisturised, fresh at the same time!

Pros:

Safely secured with plastic wrap
Pleasant aromatic scent
Cleanses well
Moisturizes skin
Skin feels fresh

Cons: The scent doesn’t last for long time

Rate : 4 out of 5

Price : IDR 75.000 (around $5) / 400g

2. BODY SCRUB - JOLLY

What it is:

This body scrub claims to help exfoliate dead skin cells, helps to brighten and even skin tone, maintain skin moisture, and helps to make skin soft and smooth. It contains:

Glutathione : to brighten and even skin tone, maintain skin moisture, and make skin smooth and soft.
Vitamin E : to reduce mild skin irritation, maintain skin tightness, elasticity, and moisture, plus keep it away from side effects of UV rays.

Packaging:

Standard plastic jar sealed with plastic wrap dominated with orange-pink design, while the product is securely sealed with foil. I would say it’s quite difficult to open the foil seal, lol.

Texture:

Super dense creamy texture scrub with strong aromatic Floriental Gourmand scent (similar with the shower scrub but stronger).

Review:

I like to use this body scrub before washing, when the skin is still dry. Despite its dense texture, the body scrub can exfoliate dead skin well without hurting my skin. Just like the shower scrub, I love the scent of the body scrub as well! My skin feels super clean and smooth after using this body scrub. Although it claims it can brighten the skin, I don’t really see the obvious result yet but one thing for sure it makes my skin feel refreshed. Does it leave a greasy feeling? The answer is slightly yes. I just need to rinse it with plenty of water. However, I like how the scent stays for quite a long time after use (around 3-4 hours perhaps) and it gives a relaxing sensation too. Fyi, I use the body scrub 2 times a week (too much exfoliation is not good for skin).

Pros:

The product is securely sealed
Pleasant Floriental Gourmand scent
Gentle scrub particles to exfoliate dead skin cells
Makes skin super smooth and clean
The scent stays for quite long time

Cons: None

Rate : 5 out of 5

Price : IDR 75.000 (around $5) / 400g

So, what is the reason why this new variant makes me obsessed?

Obviously because of the pleasant scent and the staying power! Its rich, sensual scent makes me want to use them every time I shower. I would say it’s my favourite scent from Scarlett Whitening so far and I hope they will innovate with a more aromatic scent like this (most likely I might skip using another brand). By the way, Jolly also comes in other body care series which are Body Serum, Body Lotion, and Body Cream. Should I give them a try and review them too? Kindly let me know in the comment section!

For your information, Scarlett Whitening products have been registered by BPOM and are safe for pregnant moms as well. You can also check the authenticity of the product by clicking this link and put the code under the barcode. Make sure to buy the original products!