BEAUTY: Half Year 2016 (June) Empties

Hi All! I’ve posted my second Empties video on my YouTube few days ago. June has passed away like 2 months ago… but, I still post it anyway. I’ve shoot the video on June, but just got time to edit and post it this month because I was still busy with school on July. I hope you understand my circumstance. 

BODY 

Alyssa Ashley White Musk Body Lotion 

Maybe you hardly ever heard this brand called Alyssa Ashley. But, I’ve known it since I was a kid. My aunts used this body lotion for a long time and eventually I was introduced to the brand. I pretty loving this body lotion because it was not greasy and dry pretty quick. The scent was also nice, because they use synthetic musk’s scent. Musk are pretty known for their scent. It contained a lot of product in one bottle. It took me several years to finish it off and the scent was still there. If anyone of you is searching for a regular yet moisturizing body lotion you should have your hands on Alyssa Ashley White Musk Body Lotion. Buy it here.

SKINCARE

It’s Skin 2PM Sunblock

This one is probably the first sunscreen slash sun-block that I’ve purchased. Not because I know that this product is good, but because it is 2PM’s sun-block! Oh yeah, I’m a avid Hottest (2PM fan-base name) and I must have their sun-block and collect their souvenirs from It’s Skin that have 2PM picture on it. HAHA. As I got older, I realized that I must use sunscreen to prevent dark spots showing up on my face. I used this quite often since then. Actually, this sunscreen was finished like years ago, but I just got to get it into my empties video this time. I’ve never want to throw it away, so I will always have it and will put it on my empties video sometime, I thought. Plus, I shoot my first empties when I was in Lombok, so I don’t have this sunscreen with me. 

Well, done with the crap, I really love this sunscreen despite it was 2PM’s sunscreen. It is not greasy and really proven that this formula is effective in preventing sunburn as well as dark spots. It is only SPF 50+ PA+++, but it protect against UVA and UVB. Plus anti-wrinkle and have a whitening effect without leaving white streaks. I’ll definitely back to this sunscreen when I went back to Korea and hopefully they still have the same formula. Buy it here.

Banila Co Hello Sunny Sun Moisturizer

I’ve been mentioned this product several times. So, for more detailed reason why I really liked this product, you can read it here. Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued. TT_TT But, I think if you want the similar product from Banila Co, you may try their Prime Primer Sun. I just know it from the video of Meejmuse. As I scroll down the information on their website, this product is quite similar with the sun moisturizer. 

Etude House Moistfull Collagen Facial Freshener and Cream 

Freshener is the first step of skincare after cleansing. It has the same function of toner. That’s why I often alternate freshener with toner. Both the products from this line are quite good on me. It is moisturizing and gave a Korean glow. The scent was pretty good too. Even though it is moisturizing, it doesn’t feel thick. I think it is quite good for teens whose are going to take care of their skin. It is also quite affordable. Etude House launches another range of products that resemble with this line. They are called Moistfull Collagen Water Jelly. It has “Finding Dory” themed packaging. It is so cute and may be an option for you who are searching for more soothing skincare. Buy it Freshener here, Cream here.

L'Occitane Essence Sublime 

I have a mixed opinion about this product. At first I liked the matte effect of this essence and the scent of it. But then, I realized that this essence is not what I was looking for. I was looking for purifying (get rid of redness) essence like my Lancome. I’ve done some researched about L’occitane best essence, but eventually the one that is the best was not available anymore in Indonesia. So, I bought this product. It was not really a bad product, but it doesn’t match with what my skin needs. I prefer my Lancome Hydrazen Neocalm Gel Essence, which explained next. 

Lancome Hydrazen Neocalm Gel Essence 

My first essence is from Lancome. And I’ve been loving it since then. I love almost everything about it except the price. It does really calming my skin and it can act as a spot treatment also. I’ll definitely going to buy it after I’ve finished my Innisfree one. More review on it, read here.

MAKEUP

Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover 

Clinique have several type of makeup remover from this line, such as eye and lip remover, cleansing balm, towelettes, cleansing oil, and cleansing milk. I needed an eye and lip remover at that time, so I purchased this product. At first, I didn’t like it because it quite stings and too much oil. Also, the bottle is such a bothersome. But after few times, I’m getting used to it. This remover helps removed my hardly-removed eyeliner. Since, I wear contact lens whenever I go outside and wear eyeliner on my waterline, the oily feeling from the remover leaves an uncomfortable sight. But even though it perform quite well, but I prefer my Lancome eye remover nowadays (review on my Lancome products will be posted soon!). Buy it here.

Dr. Jart Ctrl-A Spot Cover 

This is also another product that has a bothersome packaging. Even though I really liked the products in this line, but this particular product was disappointing. This product is actually acted like as a concealer. The liquid will come out after we turn the spinner. But after 2 or 3 times uses, it got broken. So, I didn’t know if it is empty and what so good about it. I just want to throw it away. I don't really recommend it, but if you want you can buy it here.

Jill Stuart Makeup Base

I got this product from a set of Jill Stuart makeup few years ago. My mom bought it from Hong Kong. I bet that she bought it just because of the cute packaging. I didn’t really remember the result from using it. The makeup base has a pinkish formula. The product is not empty yet, but I guess it has gone expired. So, it is the time to throw it away.

Tony Moly Expert Triple BB Cream 

I got their trial package and I sometimes liked it. It has a great coverage, but sometimes I feel itchy. It also feels thick and greasy sometime. But it contain SPF 35 or 45 (I don’t really remember it), which maybe the reason why it is a little bit greasy.(the picture above is the new packaging) Buy the full product here.

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P.S: School are starting soon, so I don't think I'll post a lot of blog post and video. But, I'll make better contents every time. Thank you for the support! and for everyone who are going back to school too, Good Luck and have fun!

DIY: Gift-Wrapping + Gifts Ideas!

It’s been a long time since I posted a DIY post on this blog. Lately, I was kinda into DIY gift-wrapping and make my own greeting cards for my friends. I got the ideas much likely from Pinterest. So, here are two gift-wrapping ideas and gift ideas.

Take-out Paper Bag Inspired Gift Wrap

There are two versions to create this wrapping. First, you can buy the regular paper bag (the brown paper bag) or you can make it by yourself using a wrapping paper. 

I created this one with the regular brown paper bag. I got it from Daiso Singapore (a 2 dollar store). Then, I just cut out some alphabets using my Sizzix Big Shot (a cut out tools) and Sizzix Letter Cut Out. Then I paste it to the paper bag to decorate it. It was pretty easy right? 

The other one, I create it using a wrapping paper. I got the tutorial from Pinterest. You can follow it here. The tutorial use a handle for the paper bag, but I don’t have time to bought it or make it. So, I roll the rest of the paper to create that kind of take-out paper bag model. I didn’t put much decoration, because I use a patterned paper. But to make it more personalized; I put a flower shape (using a punch) and Sizzix letter cut out and Big Shot. Then I pasted it accordingly to make it simple yet pretty. 

Sizzix Big Shot

If anyone of you hasn’t heard about Sizzix Big Shot, I’m going to do a review on it. So, if you are interested you can keep an eye on my blog. Well for short info, Sizzix Big Shot is a tool for cut out shapes or letters with a pre made die cuts. It was easy and hassle-free. 

Gift Ideas

It’s kinda hard for finding a decent and beautiful present for my girl friends. I have to search it online. The reasons are many of my friends didn’t like to put on their make-up on, they lived abroad so the things I’m going to give might be on sale over there, the quality of the product might disappointing, and much more. So, here it is few things you can give for your friends without getting broke or embarrassing. 

Relaxing Pillow Mist 

I bought it from L’occitane. This help to have a good quality sleep because it contained an aromatherapy. Whether it’s a female or male can have a better sleep using this relaxing pillow mist. 

Hand Cream and Lip Balm

Hand cream is a universal and staple item that every women need. It allowed women to have nice smell and soft hands. It also gave their hands a little reward. I bought it from L’occitane in rose scent. You should match the scent with the one who’ll receive the gift. 

Like hand cream, lip balm also a universal and staple item. Lips tend to get dry till it chipped, so giving a lip balm is a good choice. I bought it from L’occitane (again). I heard that their lip balm and hand cream are good. The packaging is also good. 

Books 

Unless your friend didn’t like reading book, you couldn’t give them a novel or similar. But, you could still give them a book which, self-improvement books or book of quotes. 

To be more personal and showing sincere, I usually add few memos or words using stickers or post-it. Usually I wrote what is the meaning of each present and what I hope they can get using the present. I used the sticker that I bought from a bookstore in Korea. But you can find it easily in any bookstores.

Well, that’s all for my simple gift ideas and gift-wrapping ideas. I hope you liked my creations and got some inspiration from it. And I hope you can create and give your friends a pretty yet sincere presents! Thanks for reading!