THE FRUIT COMPOTE

Trick or Treat: GRESSA Pumpkin Peel Clarifying Mask

January 18, 2016

Let me state first that this product is sadly a limited edition and probably will only be available again sometime in this year’s fall season (got mine in October 2015).

I didn’t expect to receive this as a complementary gift at all when I made an order at Gressa‘s website. Once I found out, I was more than ecstatic because apparently there were many good feedback from customers who have tried them in the previous year.

It may be pointless to make a review but I’m hoping it’ll make a comeback.

GRESSA Skin Pumpkin Peel Clarifying Masque.

The Effortless ADDICTION Cheek Stick Rose Bar

January 1, 2016

This is clearly an overdue review. I should’ve reviewed this long ago but managed to being ignorant about it. That alone should tell you how much I love this product. However, realizing that I only have half of this left, it’s about time to do the deets 😀

Long time followers would know that I’m obsessed with ADDICTION by Ayako (here and here). The Japanese brand has an extensive, yet still well curated selection of products. It oozes simplicity with a modern edge. Its biggest charm for me are the cheek items. I find them to be very unique and incredibly versatile. Obviously, they left me wanting more. And more.

Meet the one product that has been in my constant makeup routine for months, ADDICTION by Ayako Cheek Stick in Rose Bar.

Warming Up to Aurelia Revitalize & Glow Serum

December 30, 2015

I was introduced to the lovely world of Aurelia Probiotic Skincare by the ever-so-effervescent Puche. This gorgeous lady brought so many temptations in my skincare life. If you don’t know her yet, go follow her Instagram where she shares her honest beauty tips and reviews, while we get to enjoy her flawless-self and witty personality.

Anyway, she was praising about this particular serum, actually no, she was praising about many products from the brand. I couldn’t stop thinking about them that I asked her to bring one for me.

After many considerations, I decided to try the serum. It’s quite.. unexpected.

Aurelia Revitalize & Glow Serum.

Menard Authent Mask – First Impressions

December 21, 2015

About a couple months ago, I was given an opportunity to attend Menard‘s 55th anniversary and new product launch, AUTHENT Mask. The brand collaborated with Sociolla in this event, which was held in Raffles Hotel Jakarta. The invitees were up for some lush pampering. We got to stay overnight in the 5-star hotel, enjoyed facials by Menard‘s trained beauty specialists and tried out the new mask.

The AUTHENT line itself is the most luxurious out of all Menard’s lineups. The Authent Cream, pictured below, is prized at IDR 12,000,000 (around USD 870) and it is the crème de la crème of their offerings. The cream has the ability to regenerate stem cells and help restore that youthful glow to the skin. I am not well versed in describing the beauty of AUTHENT, so please do to take a look at this link to know more about the line.

While it is the star, we’re here to discover the AUTHENT Mask. To cut things short, I will share you my first impressions on this beautiful mask.

AUTHENT Cream, it its glorious packaging.

LoTW: TATCHA Kyoto Red Silk Lipstick

November 30, 2015

More than a year ago, TATCHA posted a photo of Chloë Sevigny wearing a red lipstick and saying they’re coming out with one. I was head over heels and immediately put it on my wishlist.

How can I not?

The brand, as we know, is heavily inspired by the ancient geisha beauty rituals and their skincare line is built around the precious ancient book that Victoria Tsai, TATCHA‘s founder, came across on her travels to Japan. It was a brilliant move from TATCHA creating this piece because geisha and their signature red pouts are unquestionably inseparable.

TATCHA aptly named it Kyoto Red Silk Lipstick.

The Revitalizing Neal’s Yard Rose Antioxidant Facial Mask

November 17, 2015

When I think of Neal’s Yard Remedies, the first thing that came to mind is its supposedly famous Wild Rose Beauty Balm. It can be used in multiple ways; as a rich cleanser, gentle exfoliant and deeply nourishing balm. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? But we’re here not to talk about the beauty balm.

Came a chance when a dear friend on her travels mentioned she saw this brand’s counter. She made the kind offer if I’d like something from it. Naturally, I opened up the website and looked around to see what peaked my interest the most. There were many, many temptations. Somehow though, this particular product just made me wanted to grab it out of my laptop’s screen right away.

Neal’s Yard Remedies Rose Formula Antioxidant Facial Mask.

Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist – Spritz Away

October 20, 2015

My fellow followers would probably know that I had featured this product in my Instagram posts and Periscope for a while now. I figured, I might as well make a proper review out of it.

I used this product once years ago, long before I embarked on a full-on skincare journey. I loved it then but I didn’t have the commitment in being diligent, yet.

Few months ago, I got invited into an intimate gathering held by Jurlique Indonesia. There, I got the chance to try its infamous Rosewater Balancing Mist again. I was reminded of why I loved it in the first place. I was given a 50 ml bottle as a PR Sample and I finished it up quite easily.

Without a second thought, I made my way back to the store and got myself a 100 ml bottle.

Let’s get to it, Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist.