Sunday, November 27, 2011

Etude House Blackhead Gommage Review


This is probably the post that some of you have been waiting for. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, fellas.. I bought this blackhead gommage because I got annoyed by my nose that keeps lots of black and whiteheads. I want to get rid all of them!

I had been keeping my curiosity about this EH product and one day I decided that I should get one(: (This was also because I wanted to fulfill the minimum payment to become EH member xp)

*Note: I warn you, this post contains lots of nosy pics, I mean... nose.


I can't read this. Anyone?

The directions


It looks like mud. It's not too thick and not too watery. I also feel that the scrub beads are not too grainy.


Usually after I clean my face with facial foam, I'll dry my nose and the area around it then start using the gommage. 
Rub and massage it gently and the 'mud like' will transform like the pic above. After few seconds or a minute, I wash it off with warm water.


Before using


After


My Opinion:

I like how it feels to my skin after wash off the residue. My nose feels so smooth and slippery. hoho..
I think the more you use it regularly, the more you could see the difference before and after. That's all our skin care do, right? the results only happen for real if we continue to use the products xp

I can't really say that I'm into this product because I used to have scrub soap that much much cheaper and has greater performance than this gommage. The bad thing is, the scrub soap was easily shrink and I could only get it from hair salon.

So, what do you think about this product and the result? tell me!(:

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

My Beauty Diary Mask Review

I finally have a chance to try My Beauty Diary Mask. I have wanted to try this mask brand since the first time I saw it at Eki's blog post. Then I noticed that many beauty bloggers have tried also and they made such great reviews.

The bad news is, MBD is so hard to get in Indo and I don't have credit card, so I can't buy it from overseas online shop like sasa or amazon etc. 

After tried to find local importer and I got it from facebook. For Indonesian who wants to try MBD. I recommend you to go here. The range selections are not to many, but it's a good start for beginner like me. 

How To Use My Beauty Diary Mask:

1. Cleanse face thoroughly before applying mask 
2. Excess essence from the packaging may be applied on the neck by massage 
3. After 20 minutes, remove mask and gently massage face to assist absorption 
4. Rinsing is not required 
5. You may apply toner, moisturizer etc. after application
6. Use daily for maximum effect



First try: 
MBD Apple Polyphenol

Purpose: 
Tightening pores, regulates sebum secretion

Skin type: 
All skin types especially skin with enlarged pores 

Characteristics: 
The natural acid present in the Hibiscus Sabdariffa Extract has the same effect as AHAs helping to remove surface dead skin but does not stimulate the skin. It also improves and prevents pores enlarging, regulating sebum secretion. This helps to tightens pores, and improves the skin texture. 

Ingredients: 
Roselle Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Gentle Nano

(source: here)

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First time tear the packaging and pulled out the sheet,  I had an awkward moment. I didn't know how to use it because the sheet was folded in a strange way (in my head). I've never used sheet mask before, so that was my first experience xp.
I like the scent and how the sheet felt so cold and fresh on my skin. It was really really good! really! 



MBD Mixed Berry 

Purpose: 
Brightening and Firming 

Skin type: 
All skin types, especially uneven and rough skin tone 

Ingredients: 
Purified Water, glycerine, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Tween 20, Triethanolamine, Copolymer, Methyl Paraben, hydrolyzed albumin, Citric Acid, hyaluronic acid, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus(Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Green Tea Extract, saccharum officinarum(sugar cane)extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Anrantium Dulcius(Orange)Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon)Peel Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Cowberry) Fruit Extract, Lithospermum Officinale Extract, Squalane, Styrene Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethylsilanol Hyalunorate, Dimethicone, Polyglutamic Acid, Carbormer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance

(source: here)

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I love the scent tooo... The blueberry scent smelled very strong. I noticed it since the first time putting the sheet to my face.


MBD Black Cherry Chocolate 

Purpose: 
Rejuvenate, hydrate, and give new firmness to the facial skin.

Skin Type:
All skin types, especially women with dull or loose skin. Any women over 30 who want to keep their skin from developing wrinkles and women who need to give some renewed firmness should give this one a try. 

Characteristics: 
This series aims at restoring damaged, dehydrated and tired look skin as well as brightening dull and uneven skin tone for a younger and fairer look. Your beauty diary is sure to be recorded with improved looks day after day! The main ingredients have been clinically proven to create firm, elastic, and smoother skin when used on a regular basis. Now, these special minerals have been combined with natural plant moisturizing ingredients into a wearable mask meant to soothe and hydrate the skin. The Black Cherry Chocolate Rejuvenating Mask by My Beauty Diary not only improves the hydration in the surface skin, but also provide a lustrous texture by allowing your skin to function at it’s peak. The Hyaluronic acid works hand in hand with embedded Nanospheres to provide for a prolonged hydration effect, rejuvenating your facial skin to a level similar to what you had years ago.

Ingredients: 
Purified Water, Propylene Glycol, 1,3 Butylene Glycol, Water Cress Extract, Glycerine, Belgian Chocolate Extract, Nanospheres, Aloe Extract, Albumin, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Extract, Bladder Wrack, Gentian Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Arnica Extract, Bio-Active Silanois, Lemon Extract, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Butyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Tween 20, Lactamide

(source: here)

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I don't like the scent! It smells weird. 
I didn't know if the sheet has already almost expired or what, but I felt that the sheet didn't has lots essence like the others. 


MBD Red Wine 

Purpose: 
Anti-oxidation, brightening, firming 

Skin type: 
All skin types especially skin which is dull and lacks firmnes

Characteristics: 
The presence of Anthocyans and Tannins helps to promotes the microcirculation of the skin, allowing the skin to have a natural glow and radiance, maintaining the elasticity and firmness of the skin texture. 

Ingredients: 
Purified water, Propylene Glycol, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, Glycerine, Aloe , Arnica, Vitis Vinifera, Green Tea, Grapefruit, Hyaluronic Acid, Mucopolysaccharides, Yeast Complex, Albumin, Chamomile, Licorice, Nanospheres, Squalane, Watercress, Vitamin E Acetate, Bio-Active Silicones, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid , Butyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Dimethicone, Tween 20, Lactamide, Fragrance

(source: here)

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It does smell like wine and alcohol, however the scent reminds me of cough syrup I used to consume when I was a kid. 




The last one:
MBD Damask Rose Ice Cream


Description:
My Beauty Diary BLOOMING OF BEAUTY Damask Rose Ice Cream Mask is a brightening and moisturizing mask formulated with the highest grade of Damask rose and Cold Stone Creamery from the USA. It delivers an elegant delicate fragrance. The rose extract contained leaves skin fragrant, soft, fair and moisturized. Sweet-scented osmanthus, a sweet grass, and milk protein mildly cleanse and hydrate. Polyhenos of bluberry, raspbaerry and peach take care of the skin. The mask leaves skin delicate, soft, smooth, fair and rosy.


Skin Type:
All skin type/ dry and delicate skin

Ingredients:

  • Rosa Damascena Flower Extract -> hydrates and soothes
  • Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract -> give anti-oxidizing effect
  • Prunus Persica Extract -> hydrates

(source: here)
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I love the mask. Very unique scent combination. But it was a little disappointing. I expected to smell more ice cream scent..


Here few pics of me wearing the masks. Please ignore my 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' faces.






Happy, healthy and refresh face after used the mask. 

The conclusion is:
The masks are moisturizing, RICH of essence, refresh and soothes the exhausted skin, nice scents and also affordable. 

I can't pick my favorite because actually, I couldn't distinguish the difference between each mask because I only used them once. But I will repurchase few of them (because I don't really love black cherry choco and red wine) and the other types to see more improvement to skin.


I highly recommend this brand! (just like everyone who has tried it)

Experience yourself guys! You won't regret it! ^^






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Sunday, November 6, 2011

Complete Look

L ast week my mom was invited to her friend's wedding party. I always get excited with party things, because it means that I can dress up and put some makeup on ^^
Like  I said in the previous post, the EH line nuance duo color isn't too visible..

Simple hair do

Final Look

Products I used:
- Skin79 The Oriental Gold Plus BB Cream
- Pigeon powder - Etude House Peach Cheek Blusher
- Etude House Line Nuance Duo No.2 Baby Peach and Mocha
- Etude House Eyeshadow Secret WH701
- Etude House Styling Eye Liner
- Bourjois Liner Pinceau Liquid Eyeliner
- Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara
- Maybelline COLORsensationl in Toffee Cream
- Freshkon Alluring Eyes in Mystical Black
- Etude House Petit Darling PK005
- Etude House Peach Water Gloss No.1
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