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NIOD CAIS + MMHC

December 14, 2017 Comments : 2

Deciem is a Toronto-based company and the umbrella for different brands that have gained massive popularity in say, less than 2 years. One of the brands, The Ordinary, is probably the most successful after only being launched a little over a year ago and has become an instant cult favorite for many. Since my visit last year, Deciem has grown exponentially, landing a (controversial) investment with Estee Lauder (read here, here and here) and short to say, there’s no stopping them at this point. Brandon Truaxe has really set out what he intended to, disrupt and challenge the beauty industry.

In the past year, I’ve been trying several of the products, specifically from NIOD (Non-Invasive Options in Dermal Science). In all seriousness, reviewing these products is a challenge for me. I am intimidated by them. NIOD is very science-based and my brain just doesn’t go that far up there. The terms and jargons used are way above what average people might understand. And I get that. It’s pushing us to go out of the box and be more critical.

Despite all of this, I am going to attempt to convey my thoughts, in the best possible, The Fruit Compote way. Let me start with NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 1.00% (CAIS) and Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex (MMHC).

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2 Comments Categories: Serum, SKINCARE

NUDE Overnight Repair Mask – One I Can Count On

October 24, 2017 Comment : 1

Overnight masks, in general, are great quick fixes. They’re one step above wash-off masks and can truly deliver instant results. Please note, the term “instant” here means no miracle in the way that they will cure all of your skin problems – NO. So, if you’re expecting that, you’ll probably new here and need to read this post. Anyway, overnight masks are usually more nourishing and moisturizing on the skin, instead of being clarifying. I don’t think using a clarifying mask overnight is a good idea. Can you imagine how dry the skin will be in the morning? *shivers*

This is one of those products that I keep coming back to. It just works whenever my skin needed it. It just does.

NUDE Advanced Renewal Overnight Repair Mask.

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1 Comment Categories: Overnight Mask, SKINCARE

The Beauty Chef Probiotic Skin Refiner

September 17, 2017 Comments : 7

This was a product that had once piqued my interest for a really long while. It’s The Beauty Chef Probiotic Skin Refiner. I first came across it while I was browsing Gourmet Skin Bar, a Hong Kong-based online organic beauty boutique. Kept wondering what it is. It sounds very fascinating but the price tag was quite a hindrance. Though now looking back, the website has the cheapest price, but my opportunity was gone. About a year later after that, I failed to restrain myself (again) and decided to try it.

As a discretion, this product is a little bit tricky to find. The Beauty Chef is an Australian brand and not many international retailers carry it. I had a chance to get it in person at The Detox Market boutique in Toronto last year but decided to give it a pass due to the even higher price tag. It was CAD 80 + 13% tax which comes to CAD 90.40, or almost IDR 1 million. Ouch. However, I kept kicking myself ever since I got back so I was determined to get it.

I had a friend who lives in Australia and he was able to get it for me, except he doesn’t want me to pay for it. Thank you, if you’re reading this, you know who you are! For my second bottle, I had another friend carried it for me from Australia as well. Now that I’m coming to the end of the second bottle, I’m going to have to find someone to get it for me again. I should try Hong Kong this time 😉

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7 Comments Categories: Exfoliating Toner, SKINCARE, Toner/Lotion

Skin Dewi Organic Skincare Workshop – The Euphoria

August 24, 2017 Comment : 1

The whole loot; all formulated and blended by us!

Ah. The memory is still clear to me. Three months ago, I joined Skin Dewi Organic Skincare Workshop. Not wanting to have any expectations, actually leaving me home with all the priceless experience and new knowledge. The workshop made me feel like I’m still in the same world but in a different dimension. Stepping into a whole new level. Refreshing and stimulating, yet still familiar.

Have you read these posts? You should. They will fill you in.

  • Skin Dewi Organic Skincare Workshop – The Before
  • Skin Dewi Organic Skincare Workshop – Connecting The Dots

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1 Comment Categories: Events, SKINCARE

Acne and Blemish Busters – Spot Treatment Options

August 1, 2017 Comments : 7

One of two most asked questions I receive often is how to get rid of acne. The other being how to fade the spots they leave behind. Acne is a bitch to begin with. It’s most people’s biggest nemesis in terms of skin problem. I don’t think there’s anyone out there who wants to have any. It doesn’t matter whether a person only have one or the whole skin is covered with them. Dealing with acne is a tough work, even continuous to many.

It’s not just about skincare, because it can only do so much. It comes down greatly to our genes, lifestyle and environment. There are potent treatments like Roaccutane for severe cases and I have seen some gruesome side effects from it – this I would only recommend if you have problem that’s rooted internally. Otherwise, sticking to topical treatment and taking great care of our health are the best bet.

This post though, will cover the topical treatment that I have tried, specifically for spot treating.

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7 Comments Categories: SKINCARE, Special Treatment

Leahlani Champagne Serum – Happy Hour Any Time!

July 6, 2017 Comments : 5

I’m aware that it has taken me this long to review this product. I’ve used it for nearly two years and mentioned it often in my blog and Instagram. Even with the multiple requests, I failed to deliver. I think it’s because I want people to try this product with no expectations or reservations. It was a beautiful discovery on my part and I wish for others to experience the same.

Or maybe, it’s the other way around. Sometimes I feel selfish not wanting to share great gems because in several occasions, the product went sold out and I wasn’t able to have a back up LOL. Well, sharing has its pros and cons. That being said, ultimately, I’m most happiest when I can help others 🙂

Here you go, it’s time to put it down, digitally. May I present, Leahlani Champagne Serum.

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5 Comments Categories: Face Oil, Serum, SKINCARE

Making Skin Cocktails with Odacité SYNERGIE[4] Masque

July 4, 2017 Comments : 2

When it comes to skincare, I have a soft spot for multi-functional products that offer versatility in terms of formula and usage. Products like these don’t just give me a run for my money, but also add plus points in the experience department.

We tend to like masks as a once-a-week (or more) treatment because they usually give instant results that we can enjoy the next morning, or throughout the day, depending on when we use it. I’ve started on mixing different masks for quite a while now to elevate the function or simply creating an even more pleasant routine.

Odacité SYNERGIE[4] Beauty Masque* is one of those masks.

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Cleanse – Hydrate – Moisturize – Protect (SPF)

Double Cleanse at night, a must!
Sunscreen at daytime, always – after moisturizer.

Exfoliate regularly, as necessary, and don’t overdo it.
Don’t forget to use a Hydrating Toner after Exfoliating Acid Toner to prevent dryness and irritation.

Opt for calming and soothing products more than anything else. Pick gentle cleansers. Aim for hydration and moisture. Maintain the skin barrier.

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Kalian pasti tau lah ya aku lagi obsessed sama @el Kalian pasti tau lah ya aku lagi obsessed sama @elemis_id Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm ini! 😻😻😻 Gimana gak, it offers A-Z experience, mulai dari teksturnya yang aduhai, wanginya yang bikin serasa lagi di spa bikin MEREM-MELEK dan tentunya kemampuan dia buat break down makeup, even makeup yang tebel, sebersih ituuuu! I actually have a review for this that you can read on here #TFCxElemis. Gila sih, ini langsung jadi one of my favorite first cleansers that I have ever tried in my years of using skincare! 

Apricot Toner is a western skincare classic menurutku yah, dimana biasanya toner itu dipakai buat angkat sisa2 residu yang mungkin masih nempel dan buat balance pH level. It has an apricot scent and it’s somewhat amusing for me to smell it. It comes in a spray bottle. Bisa disemprot ke kapas, swipe gently sambil di pat-pat. Atau bisa juga spritz allover and anytime we feel like we need some refreshment.

Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, si moisturizer rasa bantal hehe. This one has marine and plant extracts such as Padina Pavonica (a type of brown algae), Chlorella (green algae), Porphyridium Cruentum (red algae) and Ginkgo Biloba. Aku belum bisa cerita banyak other than I feel ini plumping effect-nya lumayan dapet di kulitku, terutama kalo berasa kulit lagi lacking volume. It’s a gel cream, rather lightweight jadi buat pagi hari masih cucok. For nighttime, I may layer thicker or add/mix oil underneath. 

In case you didn’t know, Elemis punya butik di Plaza Indonesia lho. Temen-temen disini bisa beli produk2nya di website id.elemis.com atau Whatsapp Personal Shopper di +6282277581818 sekalian konsultasi dan buat dapetin info promo lainnya. Special for the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, ukuran 20 gram lagi promo jadi 180 ribu aja!

Yang udah terjerumus, mari merem-melek bareng2 😂

#ElemisIndonesia #ElemisID #TFCSkincareSalad #TheFruitCompote
Salah satu guilty pleasure-slash-distraction kalo Salah satu guilty pleasure-slash-distraction kalo aku lagi banyak pikiran: collecting new nail polishes, one at a time.. Atau kalo lagi pengen cheap thrills, walaupun ini gak murah2 amat 😂 Mikirnya bisa lamaaa banget cuma buat milih 1-2 warna.. Pas dateng dipandangi aja udah bikin seneng ☺️

Trus indecisive lagi deh mau pake yang mana duluan 🥲

It’s a good distraction though.

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Ada yang begini juga gak? 😌

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Makeup rasa First Care Activating Serum? Cuma ada Makeup rasa First Care Activating Serum? Cuma ada di @sulwhasoo.indonesia Perfecting Makeup! 😻 Yep, di range ini ada JAUM Activator™️ yang jadi main gig di FCAS buat skin barrier. The Skin Caring Makeup concept gak cuma stop disitu aja karena ada Plum Blossom extract yang ada di Bloomstay Vitalizing series (wanginya pun 💕)! Ada beta-glucan dari Schizophyllum commune (Splitgill Mushroom) untuk menahan kelembapan kulit. Mereka juga punya THRU AIR COVER Tech™️ yang bikin formulanya nyaman dipakai dan kulit tetap “bernapas”.

Mulai dari Perfecting Foundation dulu. Awalnya, aku kira ini tipe foundation yang bakal skin-like, natural-vibe gitu. Ternyata di aku hasilnya itu keliatan lagi dandan, tapi gak medok dan gak cakey juga. Coverage is more like a medium and buildable. Di aku, satu pump cukup banget buat even out my skin tone and covers some of the more faint spots. Ada 5 shade: 17C Cool Vanilla, 17N Vanilla, 21C Cool Beige, 21N Beige, 23N Sand, 25N Amber - I use 21N.

Perfecting Powder is a loose powder, tapi rasanya tuh kayak compact powder yang dihancurin, if that makes sense. It’s not the most finely milled dan pakai sedikit aja udah cukuppp. It mattifies the skin tapi gak keliatan powdery, langsung ngeblend. Uniknya, aku merasa si Powder ini kok moisturizing yah? Ternyata, ada Squalane dan teknologi “moisture coating powder” buat balance sebum tapi gak bikin kulit kering. I even notice there’s water in the ingredient list! 😱 Ada 3 shade: 01 Transparent, 21N Beige, 23N Sand - I use 21N as well. Yang 01 Transparent juga bisa kupakai dan ini ada slight pinkish brightening effect to it.

Secara performa, ini yang bikin aku kaget sih! Dua-duanya punya kemampuan oil control yang UWOW! 😱 Bisa nahan oil berjam-jam dan kalo pun uda mulai shiny, gak bikin complexion-ku jadi blentang-blentong. Yang ada makin nyatu sama kulitku. They combine the best of both worlds, moisturizing makeup that can last for all day. I think both oily and dry skin types can appreciate these!

Beberapa Perfecting Makeup udah ada di Lazada dan akan segera hadir lengkap di counter department stores dan Sulwhasoo Boutique Store!

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