EMPTIES: TOP 10 EMPTIES PRODUCTS FROM 2018 - (HALF) 2019

I've made “Empties 2018 - (half) 2019” video and uploaded it on my Youtube Channel, but it might be too long to watch (unless you have so much spare time to watch). So, I made highlighted products that are really really good and worth to try on this blog post. 
Note that there is no particular order for this top 10 products

The best shampoo I’ve ever used. I used to use drug store shampoos since I was a kid. Since I came across the world of beauty on YouTube and got to know more about harmful ingredients in our toiletries, I started to pay attention to the ingredients whenever I bought beauty products. This shampoo lives up to its name, perfect hair day. Since I use this shampoo, my scalp is less oily, but not drying. The only problem with my hair is it easily break and this shampoo kinda minimizes it. I haven’t tried out the conditioner yet, but I probably going to try it out when I repurchase this shampoo. The scent is pretty nice, despite they don’t add artificial fragrance to it. This product is definitely worth to try. Find the most suitable formula for your hair.

My holy-grail product of all time! This product saves my skin on scorching hot days in Korea (41 degrees is not a joke). I didn’t get sunburn even though the sun is streaking right to my bones. The formula is ultra-light so it doesn’t feel greasy at all. Plus no white marks at all. I made a full review of this product on my “Sunscreen Battle” post and you can read it here.

The best finding I’ve ever found on the internet. Not many people reviewed this product even though it was that good. One Korean department store has this brand on it, so actually, it was that legit. I really liked this product and I’ve still remembered the texture and the scent of this product. Full review about this product is up on my blog, you can read it here.

This serum is my holy grail product on the list. I’ve used up two bottles of it and I have a good experience with it. Let me emphasize this again, this serum is not meant for specific problem tackling product. This serum is good for prep your skin, especially when you do the 7-steps Korean Skincare thing.

Ever since I used this product, my skin looks brighter and less red. It is one of my holy grail products if I could say. The ingredients are mostly natural extracts, so it is safe for all skin types. This product was made by Korean Midas’s hands in the world of beauty, Son Dae Sik and Park Tae Yoon. So, in one word, this product is LEGIT. This multi-purpose product can act as a toner or cleansing water. I haven’t tried it on waterproof mascara yet, but I guess it can work too!

This moisturizer is not the thick-type moisturizer like you used to know. This moisturizer is the typical Korean moisturizer. It is lightweight and watery. It is very good for oily and sensitive skin types because you don’t need to rub and the water portion is bigger than any other ingredients. The smell is quite calming, so it was very good for night time. I don’t use a moisturizer at day time, because it’s hot here in Indonesia, so I don’t layer lots of product on day time (But, when it’s winter, you probably need this regime!). I haven’t found any toxic ingredients on this product, where The Faceshop mostly use parabens on its products, so I might repurchase this thing again.

I found this brand thanks to Imjenim. What I love from this product is the wipes are soft and smell pretty good. Cucumber extract good for bloating and refreshing at the same time. They have several variants, but I haven’t tried it. Out of all the options they spread, I think I like this variant the best.

The cushion market in Korea is extremely fierce up until now. I’ve just tried 2 cushions from hundreds of options in the market and one of them is IOPE Air Cushion XP. Actually, I recommended this to my mom, but she didn’t see it good for her (but then, she bought another IOPE cushion though), so she gave it to me. I really liked this cushion because it is full coverage but not tacky. It also gives you the “Korean glow” like you see on the ads. I’m going to try another cushion next time I go to Korea, but definitely going to repurchase the refill for this cushion!

Too bad Skinfood has to close down. I really liked this foot scrub because it was that good. It smells good and really soften harden skin. I’m open to a new foot scrub because my foot is super ugly.

This eye cream is my first eye cream ever and I’ve finished two jars of it. I’ve reviewed this product on my blog, where you can read it here. I wrote that I couldn’t find the negativity of this product, it’s because I haven’t read the ingredients properly. Packaging and texture-wise it was all I needed for back then. Since I’m getting older, I tend to find more effective ingredients inside my skincare products. I’m so excited to try out “Avocado Eye Cream” from Kiehls because avocado helps with moisturizing, which will make our eyes less dry. Dryness might lead to show aging marks.

Wow! That’s pretty a lot. Well, those 10 products are my favorite products, but not all of them might not suitable for you. I’m so sad that Skinfood has to close down and I don’t have any foot scrub anymore. So, I’m open to new recommendations from you. Thank you so much for reading till this far and much more thanks if you finished watching my video too. I’ll see you soon! (I haven’t planned anything yet for my blog, but I will see you soon!)

Disclaimer: credit to Google Images for Innisfree, IOPE, Son and Park, Bobbi Brown, and Yesto photos.

LIFE: KEYWORDS OF 2018

Oh gosh! 2018 is coming to end and I’m not ready for 2019. So many things happened in 2018. I’m planning to do a summary video on my YouTube Channel, but let’s see if I have enough time to edit it. I want to share you my unrevealed days in 2018. So, how’s your 2018? Are your resolutions going well as you planned in the beginning of 2018? I’m going to share how’s my resolution work this year, too.

Same as last year, I’m going to do a reflection post of 2018. This time, I’m going to use keywords to sum up my 2018 journey.

#1 머물어 (Stay)

This one word in Korean is a keyword in most of my favorite K-pop songs. Especially, Wanna One songs. This one word taught me how precious is your loved one, the one who always be on your side and hear you out whenever you are down or up. Also, a reminder to never leave someone you love aside.

“언제까지나 머물러줘

Stay with me until always”

– Twilight by Wanna One

Recommending a song from g.o.d called ‘One Candle’, it was a great song for reminding you that you are not alone.

“

지치고 힘들땐

(When you’re tired and exhausted)
내게 기대

(Lean on me)
언제나 니곁에서 있을게

(I will always be by your side)
혼자라는 생각이들지않게

(So that you never feel like you’re alone in this world)
내가너의손잡아줄게

(I’ll be right beside you, holding your hand)

“

#2 노력 (Effort)

A word that keep me moving forward this year. I’m extremely trying so many new things in 2018, especially after moving to Korea. But before my days in Korea, I also did so much effort especially in creating good contents with gudang.co (now Goed Studio). I keep on learning that the process, the effort that counts. I just want to share with all of you, that keep on doing effort, don’t give up too quickly. It’s okay if the result is not as good as you expected, but give your 100% for everything you do.

#3 환경오염 (Environmental Pollution)

Really, this year I’m spending myself around this issue. I felt terrible with the fact that this environmental pollution is keep on increasing. Without realizing, this year I created an Earth Day campaign content, one of my life bucket list is being more environmental friendly, created a new product proposal presentation at the language school about recycling and also visited recycling fair. I pretty much involved regarding this issue and I’m also participating in letting others know how important this issue is. Korean Government has banned using plastic cups and straws for dine in purpose. I’m really liking this movement and hope all of the cafes and restaurant in the world will do the same thing. I believe that changes start from the smallest thing.

Sadden by the fact that a whale found dead because of plastic in Indonesia this year. While working on my presentation, I found out that plastic was once a magical material, but it turns out it became the most dangerous weapon. It kills us slowly. So, my dear readers, if you are reading this post, please restrain yourself for using plastic. Eat more real food, choose can bottles instead of plastic bottles, just minimize throwing trashes. There are a lot of benefits if you use tumbler instead of the plastic cup, so go buy a tumbler and brought it everywhere you go.

I really want that the environment is getting better and it can be achieved with a real action. A little sacrifice and inconvenience might happen, but the result will be not disappointing at least in the future. As the citizen of this earth, let’s work hand in hand to create a better earth!

P.S: Kinda not related, but I wanna travel to Findland or the Northern part of Europe cos it still feels so natural. Too much environmental pollution issue surrounding and I need a healing camp to those kind of places, I think.

#4 Peace

This year is a momentum year for South and North Korea. They are finally going to held hands. On this year Christmas, my Cardinal said “peace should be the theme of our live” and they are the perfect picturesque of Peace. Start with having peace with yourself, then with others. Remember that love has many form, and peace is one of it. So, I hope you have a peaceful year ahead!

#5 Thank You

I heard and say a lot of Thank You this year. This year is a year of celebration for me, so I can’t say enough ‘Thank You’. From the beginning of the year I had a lot of things to celebrate. Head over to my Instagram post here to see the complete story of my life this 2018. I want thank you to you guys who read my blogs and watch my videos! And most of all, thank you to my favorite actors and idols to do your best this year, coloring my days in 2018. Special mention to Park Seojun (I could see you twice this year, after ditching your fan meeting 2 years ago), Wanna One (for completing your crazy busy activities. Well done guys, see you on 24 ^th), Park Bogum (for coming to my graduation and came back on screen!), and Song Joongki (for the awesome 10 years Debut Anniversary fan meeting that I’m grateful to be part of your adventure for 9 years).

Edit: FINALLY I SAW BOTH WANNA ONE AND PARK BOGUM ON THE FIRST MONTH OF JANUARY! WATCH MY JANUARY REWIND HERE

I’m wishing you all a Happy New Year! Hope this year all of your dreams came true and only peace and happiness filled your 2019. Thank you for reading my reflection post this year and see you soon on my next post or video!

xoxo,