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If you guys followed me on facebook, then you must have known that I had done my thesis trial already :D I think I did pretty good, since I got an A (Thank God!) aaand I will be earning my bachelor degree (BASc=Bachelor of Applied Science) later, so my life has been so great lately!!

I spent my weekend with Mom, Jenn, and my new shoes...



These gorgeous shoes are from DressV! :) I love the detail and the comfort of these, plus I could pair them with anything. Psstttt... They have 80% discount offer for bridesmaids dresses! All of the dresses look stunning!





Click to shop for shoes! (International shipping)




Hope y'all have a great weekend :D

Photography by Jenn


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Hi dolls!
I want to introduce you to Regen Cosmetic Ultra Cover BB Cream and Ultra Toning CC Cream. If you haven't heard about Regen, I suggest you to read Review: Regen 2 Step Synergy Effect Mask first! :)

The Ultra Toning CC Cream is also called Shining CC Cream and the Ultra Cover BB Cream is called Concealer BB Cream. Both of them have high SPF!! The BB Cream has SPF 46 PA++ and the CC Cream has SPF 50 PA+++!!! Most BB Cream/CC Cream that I have tried only have SPF 30 or below, so this is an ultimate win for both of these products :)


It comes with a pump! Yay hygiene!


How to use:
I recommend not to apply too much, get a small amount of BB/CC Cream at the back of your hand (a single pump is enough for your entire face!) and apply five dots to your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin, then blend the BB/CC Cream with your clean fingers, brush or makeup sponge!

BB CREAM 

The Ultra Cover BB Cream claims to cover up skin flaws with whitening, wrinkle improvement and sunscreen in one package.

The main ingredients for the BB creams are:
* Salicornia europaea extract
   It gives the skin a transparent and bouncy looking effect
* Hyaluronic acid
   It will give a moist skin with additional wrinkle prevention and nutrition provisions
* Madacassoside
   It will improve skin tone and give barrier with the herbaceous plants
* Portulaca extract
   It will prevent dryness


I must say that I agree with what it claims, however I'm not really sure about the wrinkle improvement since *thankfully* I don't have wrinkles. But it really does give an instant whitening effect, unfortunately it only have one shade, but it'll be the perfect shade for light, fair and medium skin tones. It matches my MAC NC25/MUFE N125 skin tone really well.

The coverage of this BB Cream is so damn good, the best one I've tried so far, it even beats my favorite Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream! The consistency is not as think as Missha's so Ultra Cover BB Cream is more liquidy, makes it easier to blend. You can use it by itself as foundation (yes, the coverage is like medium to heavy coverage foundation O_O), as a concealer to cover dark spots or you can apply it with the CC Cream. The finish look is matte, so you don't need to top it off with powder.

The only downside of this BB Cream is that it creates white cast because of the high SPF, I don't really mind because I need that high protection on my daily basis, just remember to avoid flash photography if you use this BB Cream.

Applied:

CC CREAM

The Ultra Toning CC Cream claims to give a natural no makeup looking effect with whitening, wrinkle improvement and sunscreen in one package.


The main ingredients for the CC creams are:
* Salicornia europaea extract
   It gives the skin a transparent and bouncy looking effect
* Hyaluronic acid
   It will give a moist skin with additional wrinkle prevention and nutrition provisions
* Madacassoside
   It will improve skin tone and give barrier with the herbaceous plants
* Portulaca extract
   It will prevent dryness



If you have great complexion then this CC Cream is great for you. The finish look is dewy, so your skin will look a lot healthier. I love the natural slash no-makeup makeup look, look at the picture below and see how great my skin turned out! It looks like I didn't apply any face product at all *_*

It has the same problem with the BB Cream, white cast will appear in flash photography.

Applied:


CC CREAM + BB CREAM

Use this combination for a dewy finish and great coverage for your skin! :)
Apply the Ultra Toning CC Cream as a base all over your face then apply Ultra Cover BB Cream as a foundation on top of the CC Cream. Or you could simply mix both of the BB & CC Cream with 2:1 ratio.


Applied:

Overall, I think both of these products are great, they have high SPF to protect my skin from UVB so I don't have to use sunscreen underneath. The Ultra Cover BB Cream is my new holy grail product, I love BB Cream with medium-high coverage!

If you have oily skin, I recommend you to try the BB Cream since it has matte finish, the oil control is not the best but its nothing unbearable, just powder your face after you apply the BB Cream so it will last longer. But if you have dry skin, I recommend you to give the CC Cream a try because it has dewy finish!

You could get Ultra Cover BB Cream and Ultra Toning CC Cream for KRW 38,000 each at Regen Cosmetic website.
☻ Buy Ultra Cover BB Cream ☻
☻ Buy Ultra Toning CC Cream ☻


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Hi there!
So there has been so much hype over this lip balm, especially during winter season. But I don't even need winter to dry up my lips, I need lip balm 24/7. And for some of you who had been asking me why I don't have chapped lips, the answer is because I always keep my lips moisturized, I bring lip balm everywhere, I apply lip balm all the time (I apply lots of it before I go to bed) and I scrub my lips twice a week.

You'll get 15ml of product for around US$10 or around IDR 130,000 in Indonesia (I'm not really sure about the exact price, sorry!). It comes in a tube, which is not designed for direct application to the lips so you have to squeeze a small amount on your finger then apply it on your lips. Personally, I'm not a really big fan of this kind of container, but it's better than jar or tin containers.


What it claims:

  • Temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked lips
  • Helps protect lips from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
  • Formulated with soothing emollients Squalane, Lanolin and Sweet Almond Oil as well as Vitamins A and E
Ingredients:
Petrolatum, Octinoxate, Squalane, Lanolin, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) germ oil, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Aloe Barbadenis Leaf Extract.




It has no scent and no color (clear), but since it's an old school lip balm (petrolatum based), it makes your lips look oil-slicked, however it's not sticky at all. It doesn't moisturize my lips all day long, so I have to reapply every couple of hours, which is really frustrating! I don't use this to moisturize my lips at night anymore because I always wake up with dry lips :(

After using this product for couple of weeks, all I can say about this lip balm is that it is a so-so product. I mean yes it is a good lip balm, but certainly not the best on the market. I would prefer a $2 drugstore colored lip balm to this hyped lip balm.

Overall, I think Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 is a little bit overrated, however I'd love to try out their SPF or scented lip balm. Let me know what you think if you've tried this product :)

You can get this at any Kiehl's stores, since this product is extremely famous, and FYI Kiehl's just opened their new boutique store in Jakarta, Emporium Pluit Mall to be exact (it'll be the 2nd one after MKG). Make sure to follow their twitter to win some prizes at their store-warming.

Rating: 3/5



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Here are some random facts about me:

  • Benji Madden from Good Charlotte is my first love since primary school
  • I love my miniature schnauzer, Franklin to the core. He's the cutest!!!
  • I adore Luanna Perez's style
  • I am adaptable
  • I always get stared at every time I go out with my high-heeled shoes on
  • I am a Honda person
  • I'm not a sensitive person
  • I want to be a flight attendant
  • I enjoy spending time with my family the most
  • I prefer using magic trackpad to magic mouse
  • I am an Apple fangirl
  • I like watching The Walking Dead with my Mom
  • I learned English mostly by playing video games when I was a little kid
  • I most frequently listen to pop rock bands
  • I love to go to the beach
  • I'm picky about food
  • I'm a Christian and I read bible from my phone every single day
  • But I went to Catholic schools from kindergarten to high school
  • My favorite superhero is Batman
  • I love traveling to Malaysia
  • I am skinny but I eat more than a curvy girl, I guess I just have high metabolism (?)

Heheheh, that's all for now! I hope y'all know me a little bit better now! :D


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Hey peeps! :)
It has been months since the last time I reviewed Korean products, but I promise to make more of them! Well, if you're Korean, then the name 'Regen' isn't a new thing for you. Regen is the largest Korea leading beauty medical group which includes dermatology, dentistry and cosmetic. Regen Medical Group has received The Medical Korea Awards from 2010 to 2014 consecutively, which is considered one of the most prestigious and authoritative awards in the medical profession.

Plastic surgery is very common now, and we all know that most of the best plastic surgeons are in South Korea. CNN has named Korea as one of the most popular 'hot destinations' for medical tourism in Asia, there are more than 7.5 million visitors come to Korea with more than 80,000 of those visitors coming expressly for the purpose of having a medical procedure done; such procedures ranging from cyberknife surgery to plastic surgery and more. I mean what not to believe, most of the hospitals in Korea belong to the private sector and are staffed by doctors many of whom have international qualifications, the hospitals are equipped with the latest technology and medical equipments as well.


I personally have known Regen for quite a while now. It all started when I read a medical tour of Qiu Ting (QiuQiu), a famous blogger from Singapore, she did a nose job and fat-grafting in Korea with Regen Medical Group last year, you can look it up if you want, she wrote every detail from the consultation 'till the result. Besides QiuQiu, there are lots of famous Korean celebrities who have had great experience with Regen.




Anyhoo, Regen also creates cosmetics and I got a chance to try them out! :) I've tried their face masks called 2 Step Synergy Effect Mask. They have 5 variants of masks: Moisturizing, Whitening, Wrinkle, Pore, and Nutrition. You could buy it per sheet for KRW 5,000 or you could also buy it in 5-in-1 pack.


I have tried so many mask sheets in my life, since mask sheets is my favorite kind of masks, it is practical, easy to use and really hygienic because it's disposable. But I must say that this 2 Step Synergy Effect Mask is the most interesting mask that I've ever used!! It has two steps, you will get two separate masks, the first one is for your face from forehead to cheeks and the second one is to define the V-line. I've never tried a mask like this one before but I think it's great to fix facial contour because it lifts up the skin.




How to use:

  1. Take out the upper sheet which is cut and made according to the golden facial ratio, and apply it closely to the face starting from the eyes
  2. The upper sheet contains much essence. So apply the remaining essence to the lower part of the face before applying the bottom sheet. By doing so, one make the best out of the mask package
  3. Take out the bottom sheet which has ear holders. Hold both ear holders to put the flat part upward, and then adhere it to the lower part of the lips. Slowly pull the holders outward before hanging then on the ears
  4. When wearing the bottom sheet, pull both ear holders at the same time and hang them on the ears. Sweep and lift the jaw line while doing so. One will be able to manage a facial V-line with no pain.
  5. Take a rest for 20 minutes after applying the upper and bottom sheet. After removal of the sheets, tap on the remaining essence for full absorption

Moisturizing

This is the perfect mask for dry skin, because it helps to keep your skin hydrated and moisturizes skin really well! It's also great for winter when skin suffers from harsh cold climate.



Whitening

This mask gives a quite noticeable instant whitening effect after each use, it could brighten up your skin tone if used constantly. It could minimize acne scars, skin pigmentation/discoloration.



Wrinkle
It has wrinkle care to give skin elasticity and define face line. This mask helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Recommended for adults in their 30s or older, for a firmer & more elastic skin.



Pore

This mask has sebum care and pore care to reduce acne. It doesn't irritate my skin or make my skin dry at all. Recommended for acne prone skin.



Nutrition (NEW!)

This mask has nutrition care to smooth out skin. Treat yourself with this mask for healthier and softer skin!



The 2 Step Synergy Effect Mask has a calming effect on my skin, the scent is sweet but not too strong, make me enjoy this mask even more! They have 5 different types of masks, so you could choose based on your skin problem. My favorite one is the Whitening because it brightens up my skin after use :) Aaaand, if you wear the mask constantly (1-2 times every week), you could have slimmer jawline as well.


If you watched StoryOn's 'True Live Show' on 25th July, you must've noticed that I wasn't the only one who love this mask sheet! Paris Hilton showed her secret beauty method and Regen Cosmetic's 2 Step Mask Pack is her favorite item, especially to ease the dryness when she has to go through long air flights.



Proofs:

You could buy 2 Step Synergy Effect Mask directly from Regen Cosmetic website.




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This is another innovation from Maybelline, its a gel foundation. Maybelline Clear Smooth Aqua Gel Foundation comes in 6 different shades, 11 Ivory, 12 Natural, 13 Light Beige, 14 Sand, 22 Natural Beige, 24 True Beige, the one I have is Natural.

It is 100% oil free, dermatologist tested, allergy tested, fragrance free, hypoallergenic, won't clog pores (non-comedogenic). With everything's described above, I thought that this foundation is great for oily/combination skin, and here is my review about this foundation.

swatch

What the product claims:
  • Water-based formula gives skin a light and fresh sensation
  • Controls shine for an all day perfect and healthy-looking complexion
  • Evens out skin tone and covers imperfections
  • Feels soothing and cares for your skin with chamomile, aloe and Vitamin E
First of all, I'm not a really big fan of the packaging, it comes in small nozzle plastic bottle, I prefer foundation that comes with a pump bottle. The texture of the product is really liquid-y, it feels really light on the skin and easy to apply with fingers, brush or sponge, but it also has light coverage. Even it has no SPF in it, but I think this is perfect as everyday-foundation, since you don't have to set it with powder because it has matte finish. But if you have scars, pigmentation, dark spots to cover, you might need concealer, because this foundation is really sheer, it should be described as a BB cream, not a foundation.



However, even though this foundation is oil-free, it doesn't have oil control, my skin will look oily for couple of hours after I put on this foundation, even I set it off with powder. I have no problem with the texture, coverage and shades, the color is great for my complexion.


I don't recommend this foundation for oily/combination skin, or if you need medium-high coverage foundation. I'm not sure if I'm going to purchase this product after I run out, because I have other light coverage BB Cream and CC Cream.


If you have tried this foundation, let me know what you think about it! :)




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