A Timeless Bubble

 

I really wish we live in Black Mirror universe where we can stay in the happiest time we ever had. Or perhaps, please please please pretty please someone invents a time machine soon, so I can go back to the time when I was just a naive student in Singapore.

It was a comfortable bubble for me. I was studying. I had many close friends. I didn’t need to worry about my financial situation. I had a boyfriend. I loved my job.

Time is really such a funny thing. I know growing up is inevitable but really, sometimes I wish I don’t have as much responsibilities as much as I have now. Life is definitely much simpler back then in 2010-2013. 

I always have this clear vision on my mind, where I can go back to my past, and watch it as if I was watching a movie, sitting comfortably inside a timeless bubble. Perhaps that’s how death feels like, to rewatch and just really see how we used to live our past lives, from third-eye view, in a comfortable darkness, where time doesn’t exist.

(SPONSORED) Avène Hydrance Cream in Gel Review

I love gel moisturizers. However, despite of the refreshing texture, I found that the hydration they give are minimal. Come into the picture, is this new gel moisturizer from the beloved French skincare brand Avène: Hydrance Cream in Gel Moisturizer.

I received this product from Clozette Indonesia & Avène Indonesia, and have been using this for the past two weeks, for both my morning and night moisturizer. It pairs nicely with my two other Avène products that I'm using as well, the Eau Thermale Spring Water and the Cleansing Gel.

(SPONSORED) QV Skin Care Review

Hi guys! What factor(s) make you decide which body wash or lotion do you want to use? How many of you use body wash or body lotion solely because of its scent and/or packaging and not based on how safe it is for your skin? I was guilty of that! My skin has always been generally healthy and not sensitive towards any body wash or body lotion, however, recently I have some dry patches on my skin that made me rethink my choice of body wash and body lotion.

Just in time, I received gift hampers from QV skin care and Face to Feet containing three products: QV Wash, QV Skin Lotion, and QV Cream for me to try. QV is a skin care brand from Ego Pharmaceuticals Australia, and all three products I received are made in Australia as well. Apparently, QV is no.1 dermatological skin care brand in Australia and is dermatologist-approved.

(SPONSORED) LAKME Makeup: Illuminating Eye Shadow Palette, Moonlit Highlighter, Blush Duos, Lip Pout Matte Review & Swatch

By this time now, you must have heard of Lakme. This Unilever-owned cosmetics has been storming up Indonesian beauty community with their large makeup selections and heavy marketing.

I have reviewed one of Lakme's product before (Argan Lip Color, read it here) and now, I was generously sent more of their makeup by @lakmeprgirl 😊 I actually only asked for the Illuminating Eye Shadow Palette in shade French Rose and Moonlit Highlighter, however she generously sent me the Blush Duos in Pink and also Lip Pout Matte in shade Hot Cinnamon and Plum Temptation. Thank you so much for the love, Lakme 😘

#OOTD: A (Vintage) Summer

Whipping up a summer look with this combination of vintage dress, wicker bag, and mustard mules.

(Review & Swatch) Studio Tropik Micellar Rosewater X They Talk About Matte Lipquid

Last Thursday, I got invited to Studio Tropik X They Talk About Event: #ToneItDown. This event was held to introduce new products from Studio Tropik & They Talk About: Micellar Rosewater from Studio Tropik and DUA Collection, a two new shades of Matte Lipquid from They Talk About.

Hair Update! Strawberry Shortcake & Grape Hair 🍇🍓😍✨

Pardon the hair strand on my eye

CNY is fast approaching, so it's time to get a new hair cut! Since I decided to cut my hair short, I need to say goodbye to the bleached part of my hair 😭  It feels as though I'm seeing money being torn apart when I looked at the strands of bleached hair on the floor #cheapo #lebay #frugalbaby

Even though it's sad to chop down my bleached hair, I must admit I really like this new short hairstyle. I cut my hair with my go-to hair dresser, Mas Endi from Irwan Team Grand Indonesia. Do book appointment ahead if you want to get your hair cut by him since he's not always on shift at Grand Indonesia outlet.

(Review) Flavere Hair Mask by Sarwendah in Fruit Vitamin

I've been into hair care lately, and have been wanting to incorporate hair mask into my hair care routine. Few weeks ago, I saw beauty influencer Titan Tyra posted on her Instagram about this hair mask from Thailand. It grabbed my attention because she said it makes her hair soft and smells so good (I know, I'm easily coaxed into ads :/). 

Few days after, I also saw Beautyhaulindo posted on their Instagram that they carry this brand and the owner has tried it and she also said it's super good. So without any hesitation, I bought the hair mask in Fruit Vitamin variant from Beautyhaul and couldn't wait to try it!

Hear, Hear!

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(SPONSORED) ABSOLUTE NEW YORK #AbsolutelyFABLips Review & Swatch

Last week, I was invited by Absolute New York & Clozette Indonesia to ANY's #AbsolutelyFABLips event along with other beauty bloggers. This event took place in ANY's store in level 3 East Mall Grand Indonesia. It was held to introduce ANY's #AbsolutelyFABLips lip collections: Modest Matte, Perfect Pair, and Glossy Stain.

(Review & Swatch) COLOURPOP Supernova Liquid Eye Shadow

Heyho! Feeling super festive already, aren't we? In this post, I want to share the review and swatches of my current favorite eye shadows: Colourpop Supernova Liquid Eye Shadow! These shadows are super sparkly, making them very appropriate for creating various glam holiday looks.

(Review) Rosé All Day Lip & Cheek Duo

Often dubbed as Indonesian Glossier, Rosé All Day charmed its way to win our hearts with their lovely pink packaging and no-makeup makeup look shades. Their first product is the Lip & Cheek Duo, a multi-use lipstick that you can use on your lips as well as on your cheeks to add pop of colour.

Pantone 2018: Ultra Violet Makeup Look

I had too much fun creating this look inspired from Pantone 2018 colour: Ultra Violet!💜🌗🦄✨  It’s a very appropriate holiday look, an alternative if you’re bored with the usual red & gold makeup for holiday season 😉

Main products that I use for the violet-hues:

(Sponsored) BLANCHEFLOR COSMETICS Lip Paint Review & Swatch

December is finally here! Time really flies, yea? Anyway, another month, another (local) lippies to review! Blancheflor Cosmetics, a newly launched local makeup brand has generously sent me all four shades from their first product: Matte Lip Paint. Without further ado, let's move to the review of these babies!

(Review & Swatch) POND'S Magic Powder BB & Angel Face Powder in Pinkish White Glow & Natural Mattifying

Let's take a break from lipstick review and visit other popular category in makeup department: Setting Powders! To be honest, I'm actually less adventurous in trying new powders because I'm scared new face product will break me out. I'm pretty loyal to my normal powder: Mineral Botanica Original Loose Foundation. I've been using it for more than a year now, having finished 6 or 7 jar of it. However, there's this new viral face powder that intrigues me: Pond's Thailand Face Powder.

These powders are sold in minimarkets and supermarkets in Thailand for a super affordable price, around Rp15,000-Rp20,000 per bottle. However, since I bought it from reseller in Jakarta, I paid Rp45,000 for each bottle, a still affordable price in my opinion.

#OOTD: Floral On Floral

Last week I was invited to the boutique-warming event for Billy Tjong's new boutique. For my outfit, I took the bold choice to mix floral with floral for that event. I know that the general rule of thumb is to mix pattern with something plain, but there is something with this styling match that really speaks to me. I asked three of my friends who work in fashion industry about this style and all of them said no lol, but I went with it anyway 🙈

Details of my outfit:

A Go-To Person

Do you have a go-to person? Or perhaps, you're the kind of people who even have a few ones? Like, one for advising you with your personal issue, one for your hang-out buddy, one for your drinking buddy, and one for guiding you in your career?

(Review & Swatch) GLOU COSMETICS Lip Treat

New local solid lipstick yay! And no, it's not matte (thank goodness!). On the contrary, this lipstick from GLOU COSMETICS is pleasantly called Lip Treat due to its moisturizing, balm-like texture.  Even their slogan reads, "Every Lips Deserve A Treat." Sounds super good to me ♡

(Review & Swatch) Lakmé Absolute Reinvent Argan Oil Lip Color

I finally gave up to all the hype and purchased Lakmé product. This Unilever makeup brand from India has been super aggressive with their online and offline promotion since the launching in Indonesia. Their latest product launch is the Absolute Reinvent Argan Oil Lip Color.

(Sponsored) GOBDIGOUN Luxury Korean Skin Care Review

There is no doubt that Koreans know good skin care. From dry skin to acne to anti-aging concerns, there are many Korean beauty products available to choose from. This time, I was given the opportunity to review Gobdigoun, a luxury Korean brand that has been established since 2010. 

A little background info about Gobdigoun, it is created by LG Household & Health Care Shop's Beautiplex and they have physical stores at Myeongdong and Chungmu in Seoul. They don't have any store yet in Indonesia, but fret not because you can still buy their products online.