As someone with combination skin, finding the right skincare products is a real challenge. Oily in the T-zone, dry on the cheeks, and prone to breakouts - it's a delicate balance that can be tough to maintain, especially when I live in a tropical country, Indonesia and you want to achieve Korean glow looking skin.

But recently, I've discovered a skincare gem that has transformed my routine: XTRACARE. If you haven't read my recent article about it, let me explain to you a little bit. XTRACARE is a brand that prioritizes skin health under the well-known pharmacy company in Indonesia, Interbat Aesthetic. XTRACARE aims to combine leading technology with clinically proven natural goodness with a range of skincare products that are dermatologically proven to be efficacious and safe. Science and nature are in harmony.

Based on my skin concern, I tried their Xtrabarrier series which has 5 types of skincare, but this time I am going to review 4 of them, so without any further introduction, let's get into the review!

1. IONIC GENTLE CLEANSER

What it is:

Review: 

Xtracare Ionic Gentle Cleanser is a true game-changer for those with sensitive skin. Its soft, creamy texture feels incredibly gentle on the skin, and the fresh scent is invigorating without being overpowering.

Key Features:

• Gentle Cleansing: Removes impurities without stripping the skin's natural moisture.
• Soft and Creamy Texture: Provides a luxurious cleansing experience.
• Refreshing Scent: Uplifts the senses.
• Easy Rinse-Off: Leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed.
• No Greasy Residue: Ensures a non-greasy finish.

I'm impressed with Xtracare Ionic Gentle Cleanser. It's a fantastic option for those seeking a gentle, effective, and refreshing cleanser. It leaves my skin feeling clean, soft, and hydrated, without any irritation.

Rate : 4.5 out of 5

2. IONIC REGENERATING BOOSTER

Review:

Xtracare Ionic Regenerating Booster is a lightweight, gel-watery serum that promises to hydrate and revitalize the skin. While it has a calming scent and a pleasant texture, it does take a bit longer to absorb than expected.

Key Features:

• Lightweight Texture: Feels refreshing on the skin.
• Calming Scent: Provides a soothing sensory experience.
• Hydrating Formula: Delivers essential moisture to the skin.

The serum has a unique, gel-watery texture that feels refreshing upon application. However, it takes a bit of time to fully absorb into the skin. Once it does, it leaves the skin feeling hydrated and supple.

While the product is effective in hydrating the skin, the longer absorption time might be a drawback for some.

Rate: 3.5 out of 5

3. IONIC NOURISHING CREAM

What it is:

• Nourishing face cream for dry, delicate and stressed skin
• Formulated with patented XTRABARRIER™ technology
• Combines Ion Balancing Minerals, Vegan Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid and Hydrolized Collagen
• Provides weightless hydration & redness relief for sensitive skin

Review:

Xtracare Ionic Nourishing Cream is a delightful skincare product that offers a luxurious and hydrating experience. The sleek, elegant tube packaging adds to its appeal.

Key Features:

• Lightweight Texture: Easily absorbs into the skin without feeling greasy.
• Hydrating Formula: Provides deep hydration to the skin.
• Calming Effect: Soothes and calms irritated skin.
• Elegant Packaging: Adds a touch of luxury to your skincare routine.

The cream has a lightweight texture that glides smoothly onto the skin. It absorbs quickly, leaving the skin feeling soft, supple, and well-hydrated. The calming scent is subtle and pleasant, making it a relaxing addition to my skincare routine.

Xtracare Ionic Nourishing Cream is a fantastic choice for those seeking a lightweight, hydrating moisturizer. Its elegant packaging and effective formula make it a luxurious treat for the skin.

Rate: 5 out of 5 (highly recommend)

4. IONIC HYDRATING LOTION

What it is:

• Non-greasy hydrating lotion for dry, delicate and stressed skin
• Formulated with patented XTRABARRIER™ technology
• Combines Ion Balancing Minerals, Vegan Ceramides, Jeju Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside
• Absorbs quickly to provide lasting hydration, skin barrier protection and redness relief

Review:

Xtracare Ionic Hydrating Lotion is a lightweight, refreshing lotion that provides an extra boost of hydration to the skin.

Key Features:

• Lightweight Texture: Easily absorbs into the skin without feeling greasy.
• Hydrating Formula: Provides essential moisture to the skin.
• Pleasant Scent: Offers a subtle, refreshing fragrance.

The lotion has a pleasant, light scent and a thin, watery texture that absorbs quickly into the skin. It leaves the skin feeling hydrated and refreshed without any sticky residue. While it does provide additional hydration, it might not be enough for those with extremely dry skin.

A small addition of SPF would make this lotion even more versatile and protective.

Rate: 4.75 out of 5

Overall, I am happy with the result of Xtrabarrier series, it keeps my skin glowing, healthier, and plumpy. If you're more into whitening series, they also have another series, Xtrawhite.

Did you know that this brand is the only brand that uses calcium and magnesium in the world? 

So, if you're interested, you can check out their product soon at:

Venus Glow Clinic by dr. Dinda Yuliasari, M. Biomed (AAM)

Instagram: @venusglowclinic @dr.dindayuliasari Google Maps: https://g.co/kgs/aVV32nb

Or you can also checkout their website at: xtracare.id

Also read: Natural, Tech Skincare is The Most Sophisticated Beauty Trend of 2024

If you never try, you'll never know.

Most of us have known that personal color analysis is trending right now, not only in fashion or beauty industry, but worldwide. Why? Because everyone is actually have their own color palette based on their undertones and they need to know their own personal color - which color suits them the most, which color gives them harmony or which color gives them disharmony. 

Have you ever experienced some outfits or makeup makes you look washed out but some makes you look glowing? That's what color analysis used for. It can be applied to find the right clothing, makeup, jewelry, contact lens, nail colors, so on.

As a person who works in fashion-beauty industry for more than 9 years, of course I would love to know my personal color too. I've done color analysis two times, one was done by a beautician and the other one through color analysis website. The beautician said I have COOL UNDERTONE while from the website it said my season is AUTUMN. 

So random. 

I can't believe them because when I tried the palette, I can clearly confirm those are not my colors. That's why, instead of going to another color analyst, I decided to learn it by myself. I learned it almost everyday from some websites and personal color experts, I learned how to define personal color, including 4 seasons and 12 sub seasons. It was so difficult to define the use of hue, chroma, and value! However after practicing a lot and doing trials and errors - I become more sensitive with colors and familiar with those terms. 

I used to be the client and I got wrong analysis, TWICE. But finally with the knowledge I got from learning color analysis, not just understanding my own personal color palette, but I also got some privileges to be a speaker and share my knowledge to others, TWICE. I can't describe my gratitude with words because I feel it's a gift from God. 

I love how to see them finally figuring out their best colors and their worst colors. Not just to be the best version of themselves, but we can also cut expenses buying the wrong colors and just focusing on colors that flatter us.

Have you done personal color analysis before?

If you wanted to get a private color analysis consultation, you can reach me out through email : chelsheaflo@gmail.com or just comment down your email and I will reach out to you.

When it comes to beauty, believe it or not, one of my goals in 2024 is to try all Scarlett Whitening’s products. If you read my previous articles about this viral Indonesian brand, you must know how much I like their brand. Not because of their affordable prices, but also their good quality and easy to find. To complete my collection, this time I wanted to share my experience trying their body lotion in the HAPPY variant which claims to be the best scent.

I don’t know about you, but to me scented body lotions offer a sensory experience that goes beyond just moisturising the skin. The pleasant fragrance can evoke positive emotions, enhance mood, and create a sense of relaxation or invigoration, depending on the scent. I am drawn to scented body lotions because of the added layer of indulgence and self-care they provide. The fragrance can linger on the skin, offering a subtle way to enjoy my favourite scent throughout the day.

Additionally, scented body lotions allow me to express my personality through my choice of fragrance. Whether it's a floral, fruity, or musky scent, people can choose a lotion that resonates with my preferences and style.

The HAPPY variant of Scarlett Whitening Body Lotion is known for its unique formulation that promises to not only lighten scars but also provide deep hydration, leaving your skin feeling soft and supple. Let's explore how this product fares in delivering on these claims and whether it lives up to the hype surrounding it, especially because it has been more popularised by their brand ambassador, the K-Pop group EXO.

What it is:

Scarlett Whitening’s body lotion series, HAPPY, claims its benefits to nourish and brighten skin. Just like their other body lotion products, it contains Glutathione, Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Aloe Vera extract, and Titanium Dioxide.

• Glutathione : to help even out skin tone and its antioxidant makes skin healthier, moisturised, and brighter.

• Vitamine E : to maintain skin firmness, elasticity, and skin moisture.

• Shea Butter : to maintain skin youthfulness and make skin firmer.

• Aloe Vera extract : to soothe mildly irritated skin.

• Titanium Dioxide : to protect skin from bad effects of UV rays.

How to use:

1. Start with clean, dry skin to ensure maximum absorption of the product.

2. Take a small amount of lotion and warm it between hands before applying it to body.

3. Massage the lotion into skin using gentle, circular motions. Pay extra attention to areas that tend to be dry, such as elbows, knees, and heels. Allow the lotion to fully absorb before getting dressed.

4. For best results, apply body lotion daily after showering or bathing when your skin is still slightly damp.

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 yet quite easy to absorb into skin without a greasy feeling. 

Aroma: 

Floral - Amber - Musky

Mandarin Orange - Jasmine - Amber - Vanilla

Review:

First things first, I really want to point out its scent because it’s definitely my favourite! I really admire the elegant yet seductive and fresh scent, I think it’s all because of the musk. Fyi, I am so into musk, woody scent so this variant is my ultimate choice! I like to use it everyday, especially after a shower or before sleeping. Since the scent is quite strong compared to other variants, this body lotion is able to stay up to 5 hours. Pretty good isn’t it?

Pros:

• Safely sealed with double lock

• Elegant yet seductive and fresh scent

• Lock moisture very well up to 5 hours

• Moisturizes, soothing skin

• Doesn’t leave a greasy feeling

Cons:

• Basic packaging (comes in one size only)

• Requires time for it to completely absorbs into skin

From the picture above, probably you can’t really tell the difference but I can say that my skin used to feel dull and less moist but now that I use this body lotion regularly it looks more fresh and glowing. It doesn’t give an instant brightening effect indeed, but my skin is well-moisturised without any sticky feeling and that’s pretty much what I need. 

For me, when it comes to body lotions, the scent plays a significant role in the overall experience. I would say this HAPPY variant of Scarlett Whitening body lotion is often praised for its delightful fragrance, making it a popular choice among users. The refreshing and uplifting scent of the HAPPY variant adds an extra touch of luxury to my body care routine. I noticed many users appreciate how this particular scent lingers on the skin, providing a long-lasting feeling of freshness and comfort throughout the day. If you're looking for a body lotion that not only nourishes your skin but also envelops you in a pleasant aroma, the HAPPY variant of Scarlett Whitening Body Lotion may be an excellent option to consider.

Scarlett Whitening Body Lotion variant HAPPY offers a unique blend of ingredients that are specifically formulated to provide effective whitening and moisturising benefits. From its luxurious texture to its delightful fragrance, this body lotion promises a pampering experience that leaves your skin feeling nourished and rejuvenated.

By incorporating the Scarlett Whitening body lotion into your daily body care regimen, you can expect to see noticeable improvements in the overall tone and texture of your skin. Whether you're dealing with dryness, dullness, or uneven skin tone, this lotion is designed to address these concerns and help you achieve smoother skin.

In conclusion, trying this body lotion is a worthwhile investment in my body care routine. With its potent formula and proven results, this product has the potential to transform my skin and leave me feeling confident and radiant. If you're looking for a body lotion that not only nourishes your skin but also envelops you in a pleasant aroma, the HAPPY variant of Scarlett Whitening body lotion may be an excellent option to consider.

As usual, if you are tempted enough to try, you can purchase through this link, and to check the authenticity, you can check it here. 

Overall rating : 4.9 out of 5

Scarlett Whitening Official Website : www.scarlettwhitening.com

Scarlett Whitening Official Instagram : @scarlett_whitening