Monday, 8 June 2020

[REVIEW INDONESIA] Skin Game Pore Armor Mask & Acne Warrior

Hai hai semuanya....
Sudah setahun sejak semi-vakum dari dunia menulis hahaha. Setahun belakangan hanya update via Instagram dan itupun ga terlalu rutin (ga seperti wishes setiap awal tahun ya huehehe.. maapkan). Tapi entah kenapa dengan semi-vakum kemarin dan ngalamin naik-turunnya followers juga berasa ada pelajaran yang bisa diambil sih, sebelumnya saat aku masih lagi aktif blogging + posting di Instagram, rasanya kalau ada yang unfollow sedih banget karena mempertahankan followers dan juga mendapat followers baru itu di jaman sekarang engga mudah. Orang jadi lebih mudah menahan jarinya dari pencet tombol "follow" dan prefer hanya scroll page kita.

Tapi di masa-masa menyaksikan sendiri pengurangan yang cukup signifikan (dalam beberapa bulan berkurang hingga total 300) "memaksa" aku untuk bertahan dengan pemikiran it's okay followers banyak ga bikin konten yang kamu hasilin jadi dinilai jelek... toh it's just a number. Dan mungkin aja yang unfollow itu memang karena kontennya ga lagi relevan buat dia - bukan karena kamu atau kontenmu yang salah, bukan juga orang itu yang salah, tapi memang karena ya sudah tidak relevan. Yang penting kalau kamu konsisten dengan konten yang baik, orang akan willing buat follow lagi dan akhirnya sampai lah di titik aku woles dengan semuanya. As a result belakangan ketika share sesuatu di Instagram, aku bisa lebih "bebas" dan eksplor banyak hal yang di sharing dimulai dari #ikutgegejajan sampai #bukubacaangege hehehe.

Pertama, sebelum memulai review, aku personally mau say thanks untuk Skin Game yang dalam produk review ini mau produknya di posting di platform blog. Karena kalau tidak, aku belum tau kapan akan posting blog lagi hahahaha. Mungkin ini pertanda? :D hehe ok, tanpa berlama-lama, happy reading!





Skin Game adalah brand lokal Indonesia yang berdiri pada tahun 2019. Produk Skin Game sudah terdaftar BPOM dan dikemas dengan packaging yang eco-friendly (90% recyclable materials). Menarik banget yah! Desain yang diusung Skin Game juga minimalis.


  • SKIN GAME PORE ARMOR MASK
Sebelum aku post review via blog ini, aku sempat ngadain polling kecil sekaligus sharing pengalaman live tentang penggunaan pore armor mask dan hasilnya. Beberapa berhasil menebak bahwa produk yang aku gunakan saat itu dari Skin Game, tapi banyak juga yang kaget tidak mengira.

before-after with indoor lighting, no filter

Jadi pada postingan ini, aku menunjukkan dulu foto before-after yang sejujurnya kalau mamaku tidak tanya, aku pun belum tentu notice. Memang masker ini tujuannya adalah untuk pori-pori jadi efeknya bisa terlihat juga di keseluruhan muka (karena 1 muka semuanya berpori lol)

"Pore Armor targets blackheads, whiteheads, large pores, and oily T-zone. On some skin conditions, you will see blackheads and whiteheads peeking after rinsing. Then you can clean it using cotton bud or tweezers."

Pore Armor mask ini mengandung Kaolin, Calcium Carbonate, dan Zinc Oxide. Dengan manfaat merawat pori-pori, membantu mengurangi komedo, dan mengontrol minyak berlebih pada area T-zone, masker ini diperuntukkan untuk si kulit kombinasi, berminyak-berjerawat.

Cara penggunaannya, karena masker berbentuk bubuk, ambil sedikit bubuk lalu campur dengan sedikit air - dikit saja karena cukup sampai terbentuk pasta. Kalau terlalu cair akan sulit diaplikasikan juga.



Masker ini direkomendasikan untuk penggunaan kurang lebih 15 menit saja, karena seperti kalian lihat di foto atas, beberapa area yang mengering akan menjadi serbuk dan jujur agak masuk hidung dan gaenak hahaha. Jadi jangan terlalu lama lalu kemudian bilas. Pastikan bilas hingga benar-benar bersih karena kalau belum bersih akan terlihat putih2 residu di setiap pori-pori.
Masker ini juga direkomendasikan untuk penggunaan sebelum makeup untuk hasil makeup yang flawless.

Foto dibawah adalah foto setelah bilas, jujur saja kalau di aku ga ada blackheads/whiteheads yang jadi lebih "muncul" ke permukaan setelah bilas. Tapi aku sadar dibantu dengan penggunaan acid, beberapa hari setelahnya timbul sedikit whiteheads kecil di area dagu dan pipi (aku malah suka karena artinya kotoran yang tadinya di dalam jadi keluar hehehe).



Aku menggunakan masker ini hanya ketika merasa pori sudah mulai kotor dan butuh "detox" hahaha jadi ga rutin 1x atau 2x/minggu, balik lagi ini hanya preferensi dan kalian bisa sesuaikan dengan kebutuhan kulit masing-masing ya.

Apakah kalian melihat perbedaan before-afternya? Setelah bilas, complexion wajah terlihat lebih clear dan cerah. Untuk hasil maksimal pada pori, aku menggunakan hydrating dan exfoliating toner setelahnya kemudian ditutup dengan moisturizer.

Size = 30 gram
Price = Rp 125.000



Thursday, 16 May 2019

[Review] Mila D'opiz Ampoule (Vitamin C, Purifying, Calm and Nourish)

Hello! It's May already!

Time flies so fast, isn't it? It's also been two years since I started to learn about skin care and keep discovering interesting products for my skin needs until now. I know it's not an easy journey, having a good and bad time where my acne kinda acting up sometimes make me tired and frustrated. But I know I won't learn anything if I don't do the trial and error, even though some times I'm questioning myself whether to continue this "trial and error" process or just go straight to the doctor hahaha (well, it's also not an easy decision.)

This time, I decided to try another ampoule for my acne. I know my skin likes minimal skincare routine, the basic step will never fail me, but my friends who have tried these ampoules are saying that it works for their acne and pigmentation, which makes me curious about these Mila D'opiz ampoules. Fortunately I am given the chance to try the ampoules (Vitamin C - which the one I am so curious about as it can helps the cystic acne, Purifying - suitable for small acne and whiteheads, Calm & Nourish - to calm the skin redness). So here's my thought after using them for about 6 weeks.





  • Mila D'opiz Vitamin C Ampoule


A concentrated ampoule packed with Sodium Ascorbyl Phospate or known as Vitamin C to help brighten the complexion, moisturise the skin, and help the regeneration process. 

I already heard so many positive feedbacks about this tiny ampoule especially the Vitamin C. Some of my friends think this ampoule is not only great for fading the acne pigmentation but also the cystic acne!

The ampoule, as you can see, packed in a small glass bottle. But if you see an ampoule this small it also means that this is a concentrated one and often works better than usual ampoule. This yellow-orangish comes in a watery form that makes it easier to spread and it feels light on skin. It has a fairly scent to it. This ampoule has two highlighted ingredients; Vitamin C for brightening and stimulate cell regeneration and Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) to moisturise skin.

I only need a drop as spot treatment and two drops for wider area (cheeks, chin). I tried to use as a spot treatment for my cystic at first, after it gave a good effect, I use it too for my pigmentation on cheeks and it also works great. Why do I agree that this ampoule is great? I notice my cystic flatten and the pain is reduced and it heals that fast. Literally, amazing. On the other hand, my pigmentation starts to fade (but for the pigmentation, I also use other products and regimen to help fasten the process). My only wish is it comes in bigger size but still in the same price or lower hahaha😆





Ingredients?
Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phospate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Xantham Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 14700 (Red 4), Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate

pH: 6.7 - 7.5 (sumber: www.miladopizindonesia.com)




  • Mila D'opiz Purifying Ampoule

A concentrated ampoule to help normalizes sebum production, reduces inflammation, controls bacterial growth and works against blackheads.

This green tiny ampoule, as you can see, packed in a small glass bottle. The texture is watery with a strong scent, combination of alcohol and perfume (I do think this scent is strong to my liking, but YMMV). The ingredients highlight in this ampoule, taken by www.miladopizindonesia.com, A.C Net Complex to control sebum production and Sebaoclear as anti-bacterial to treat inflammation and irritation.

I was told this ampoule works well for the small acne but it maybe drying for some people so I do try spot treatment first and boost my hydration to make sure it doesn't dry out my skin. Fortunately, my skin accepts it and it helps my combination skin stay in control. I also try layering with the vitamin C ampoule and it delivers better result. 





Ingredients?
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, PEG-14 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methyl Gluceth-10, Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum (Fragrance), Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Salicylate, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Mahonia Aquifolium Root Extract, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 42090, Biotin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate

pH: 5.0 - 6.0 (sumber: www.miladopizindonesia.com)




  • Mila D'opiz Calm & Nourish Ampoule
A concentrated ampoule to soothe and nourish the skin, promotes regeneration, and moisturize. Its texture also makes it ideal for long massages.


The Nourish and Calm ampoule has thicker texture compare to the other two. It is also more sticky and the finishing is a bit oily, but if you want to have that glow this surely your partner! Although it feels oily (because it contains several types of oils), it absorbs pretty fast and I am sure you glowskin-seeker will like this. It does feel moisturizing and I agree it feels great for massaging. It also smells good kinda reminds me of Huxley but still tolerable.




Squalane, Macadamia Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, those ingredients are good in moisturizing the skin and they are rich of fatty acids (you can google it for more details). I find the ampoule is pretty oily to use during daytime, in my opinion this is more suitable for night. I some times only use the ampoule itself after toner without sealing it with moisturizer and it still enough, or I use it as a spot treatment to calm my acne because it helps calming the redness.
Tips: if you are redness-prone yet you're afraid this ampoule is too oily for you, use it as a spot treatment. Use a tiny amount of it and massage it so gently around the redness, leave it overnight and the next morning you'll see the result!

Ingredients?
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Integrifolia (Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil), Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Triisodecyl Trimellitate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Octyldodecanol, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (Fragrance), Retinyl Palmitate, PEG-8, Tocopherol, Aqua (Water), Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Ubiquinone, Ceramide 2, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid



Interesting enough? Go get yours through @miladopizjakarta or @hersheladies for Rp 520.000 but THEY ARE ON SALE FOR ONLY Rp 390.000! Such a stealllll omg.



xx
Graciella // @gegeciella
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Thursday, 7 March 2019

[Review] Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask & Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway

Hello!
Sorry for the hiatus. I've been busy with my job and all those details I need to think of.
Recently, Althea has launched several skincare products that are really interesting and I haven't found it anywhere. I got it from their welcome gift, Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask and Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway. Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask is an exfoliating wash-off mask which bubbles up when touching the skin (it is very interesting, right?) and Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway is a sunscreen with SPF 50+ PA++++ which makes with Damask Rose Extract and Geranium Oil.

I'll start with Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask. The ingredients highlight are the AHA, BHA to exfoliate, Milk Extract to moisturize and strengthen the skin, and Kaolin Clay to detoxify and help pull out impurities from pores.




It is packed in a plastic blue and white pump bottle. I find the pump is somehow doesn't work well to sprit out the mask. In the end, some amount of mask spurt all over my sink hahaha it's a mess. 

Besides, the texture is creamy and easily spreadable, it will bubbles up fast once you apply it to your skin but it's okay you need to spread it and massage for a while. Do not leave it too long because it kinda left tight feeling on the skin after being rinsed off. 

I like to use it once a week for a quick wash-off mask and in my opinion this type of mask is so convenient to use and it is very suitable for a busy you!




look at its texture


it leaves a clean, tight feeling yet so soft

Overall, I am happy about this product. It does not break me out and leaves the skin feeling soft and clean although I experience some tightness too (I usually put the toner right after wash the mask off and put on moisturizer). Have you tried it too?


Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask
Ingredients?
Water (Aqua), Kaolin, Glycerin, Disiloxane, Bentonite, Propanediol, Myristic Acid, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Stearicacid, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Potassium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Palmitic Acid , Ethylhexylglycerin, Milk Proteinextract, Disodium Edta, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Titaniumdioxide (Ci 77891), Fragrance (Parfum), Coumarin*, Hexyl Cinnamal*, Citronellol* 

Size? 50 ml
Price? Rp 139.000



- pic from althea web.
I do like the lightweight feeling and no white cast from this sunscreen. It has a nice velvety texture and smells good. I want to like this product but I don't know why it breaks me out :(


Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway
Ingredients?
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Disiloxane, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Dicaprylyl Ether, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Caprylate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Ethylhexylglycerine, Butylene Glycol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol

Size? 55 ml
Price? Rp 145.000



xx
Graciella // @gegeciella
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