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there's a mask sheet challenge going on on instagram. it's started by charlotte cho, the founder of sokoglam. she challenged kbeauty lover on instagram to use their mask sheet and post it on instagram 7 days in a row. somehow it makes me want to use my mask sheet pile. though after seeing other's mask sheet collection, mine is nothing compared to them. oh well.. there's still time..

etude house i need you mask collection
this time i'm using another etude house i need you mask again.. this time it's mugwort. recently i watched beauty bible by afterschool on youtube, and i found out that mugwort is good for soothing skin. and according to etudehouse.com, this is the product description: this mask sheet contains mugwort extract (artemisia princeps leaf extract) that improves circulation for a clearer complexion.

the packaging: as usual, it has the main ingredients' picture at front so it's easier to find out which one you want to use.

the smell: well, i can't pick any distinct scent, so it means either it's very subtle or it has no scent. so i'm happy with it.. since you have to put it on your face for at least 15 minutes... so foul scent is a big no-no for me.

the product: the sheet is drenched with essence, but not so dripping wet like the other mask sheet. the fit is nice.. it fits to my face almost perfect. slightly better than the snail. i can feel cooling sensation the moment i put it on my face. and when my baby wakes up, i have to go back to my room with the air-conditioner on, and it makes this mask sheet even more cooler. freaking cold. hahaha.. so refreshing for hot days.. and it dries quicker under air-conditioned room. about 20 minutes.. though there's still some essence left to massage to my neck.

the result: it's cooling so i bet this one can help soothing your skin, probably after sunburn or very hot days. and moisturizing. but not as strong as the snail one. i still use my usual night regime after taking my sheet off. as for the brightening effect, well.. i can't see it thanks to my already-pale-complexion.

overall, i like this one. it fits on my face well, it doesn't have strong scent that i dislike, it has cooling effect and it has generous essence but not too much. i think i will but this one again as keeper.. for hot days ahead or for emergency. fyi, yesterday my sis in law got home after a week in orientation week in her campus. and she got sunburn very bad. i sent her my aloe sheet mask, from etude and from innisfree. i hope it will help her.. that's why i think i have to buy another soothing mask sheet just for emergency like yesterday. i do recommend you try this one. it will suits all skin types.
the packaging
before - using - after
well.. i just realize that i almost finish all my samples. and somehow by reading a lot blogs, i realize i might not need exact items everyday. i have to know my daily skin status and decide from there. but right now, this is my usual daily routine.. some of it is new, and i still don't know if it's suitable for me. and some is sampling in full size product since i can't find the sample and i think.. well, why not? reliable sources claim that it works, so i might try them too..

for morning routine:
cleanser: right now i'm using skinfood egg white pore foam. do i like it? well, it does cleanse well, but it's a little bit drying. and i can see the fact on my husband face. his face is flaky after using this facial wash. so i might not buying this anymore since we're sharing the same facial wash.. me and my husband.

toner: right now i'm testing mizon witch hazel toner for about a month now.. i'll write a review about it soon. so far, it does help control my sebum, but as for reducing pore size.. well, i can't see the difference.

essence/serum: i'm finishing my it's skin power 10 vb effector. yes, it helps reducing the sebum too.. but combining the mizon toner and this one, i think it dries my skin a little bit. but on very hot days, it helps controlling the sebum. so if i continue using this, probably i will change my toner.

moisturizer: i'm still in love with nature republic super aqua max combination watery cream. i think this is my second or third tub. and i've ordered my fourth. but i think i will need something richer if the weather is hotter.. since this one is quite lightweight, and my previous skin condition is dehydrated combination/oily skin, so i have to give my skin the moisture it needs or it will produce more sebum and the vicious cycle might start.

since i'm not working anymore, if i'm picking up my son and using makeup, i will double cleanse in the afternoon using innisfree apple juicy cleansing oil and the skinfood foam. and then just use the moisturizer.

night routine:
toner: mizon witch hazel toner.

eye cream: skinfood salmon eye brightening cream. oh.. i'm so dying to get something else for my eye. this one is okay for dark eyes but other than that it's no use.

actives: i've just started adding actives into my skincare regime since i read about it on various blog. at first i'm gonna try paula choice since my usual onlineshop sells them, but then i found out about cosrx and my sister can get her hands on cosrx, so i decided to buy cosrx in full size. i'm trying the aha7 liquid power and i tried the bha on my husband. will inform you the result later.

serum/essence: missha long nameeee (hahahaa.. i forget the exact name and i'm lazy to find out). i like it, it helps brightening my skin, but as for anti aging, i don't know... it moisturizes my skin a bit, but then the fact that the retinol percentage is very low.. uhm..  don't know if i'll continue buying this one since it's quite pricey. but if you're curious, this website also said that the famous estee lauder's ANR is also has low percentage of retinol. read here.

moisturizer: still using olay.. but i want to try mizon starfish cream..

sleeping pack: saving my money to buy sulwhasoo.. any other suggestion? right now i will use my innisfree pomegranate capsule pack. will review it later.

and various mask sheet to finish....
i got this as free gift for purchasing more than certain amount as advertised on their monthly promo. i do like nail polishes, but i tend to let them dried out instead of finished them. so i like to play with them for a while.. but since having kids, i'm quite afraid the scent of nail polish will do them some harm, so i tried to minimize my nail polish usage.

this is the description from their website: an amazing range of rich, glossy, long-lasting colour for nails - an easy way to punctuate your look while polishing up fingers nails (and toes) - each chosen by beauty story amazing selection for colour - lets you match nails to any mood, style or occasion. "5 free" nail polishes: no dibutyl phthalate, toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and camphor.

my beauty story nail polishes come in 12 different colors. i got lavender.

the packaging: the packaging is like any other ordinary nail polishes. it's in a little plastic bottle looking like glass bottle. pretty tiny compared to opi nail polishes, rectangular like essie's, but since i never buy essie, i don't know the exact size comparison. but i think it's smaller than essie's.

the color: lavender is a pretty pale lavender, pretty pale. i have to swipe more than once to get the color shown on my nails. but once i can get it shown, it's pretty. like if there's a purplish nude, then this is a purplish nude. soooo prettyyy...

the staying power: okay.. since i've only bought a couple of nail polishes, i have to say this one lasts longest of all. opi, urban decay, nails inc., they all didn't last that long. with me cooking and baking, scratching and stuff.. but this one could last a week! no scratching whatsoever.

well, i do like this nail polish. i like its pretty colors and the lasting power, but still not sure on the safety issue. though they say this one has 5 free system.. but it still looks like ordinary nail polish and smells like ordinary nail polish. if you're looking for nail polish that last long and won't break your wallet, then try this one...
the bottle

on my nails
first of all, i'm sorry if this weekend i will flooding your screen with lippie stix swatches and reviews.. well, i haven't finished swatching all of them, but i will finish them soon. so far i like them all.. and now i'd like to review another favorite of mine, button. in their website, button is described as pale creamy peach nude in a satin finish.

the packaging: like the rest of them, it comes in a lipstick pen model and you can twist the top part to get the lipstick out. there's a cap so you won't nudge your lipstick. and there's a shade name and formula at the bottom of the lippie stix. the label has the same color as the lipstick so it's easier to pick which one you want to use.

the smell: like the other, this one has a faint scent of vanilla.

the color payoff: since this one is quite pale, i have to swatch a couple times to get the color shown. on me it's just like the description, pale creamy peach nude. very creamy so you have to be careful when applying it. layering too much and it will look patchy.

the formula: well, this one sure is creamier than the rest. i feel this one more moisturizing than the rest, and i can say that this one is not matte when applying it. unlike frida, which feels like matte. 

the staying power: well, i think 2-3 hours since this one is pale so i don't know for sure when it fades. and being the palest of all, this one fades quickest. and yes, this one fades with eating and drinking. i don't think it leaves any stain too.

i do love this one. it's pretty peach nude, suitable for everyday wear. and i think light-medium skintone will suitable for this shade better rather than dark skintone. probably since it's quite pale, this might wash darker skintone. and if you knew button lip pencil, the pencil is darker than the lippie stix. so together i think it will suit more people rather than the lippie stix alone. and yes, so far i'm happy with my purchase.

top: the lippie stix packaging
bottom left: shade name and formula
bottom right: the slanted tip of the lipstick
arm swatch
L - without flash, R - with flash
full face swatch
L - without flash, R - with flash
lip swatch
top - without flash, bottom - with flash
(you can see it's creamy on flash pic)



if you haven't read my initial thought on this one, you can read it here. for you who haven't known yet, i'm looking for serum for night use. my concern for my night serum is anti aging care, and helps with brightening too. from all the samples that i've tried, anything that said anti-aging, i finally conclude i will upgrade to full size on missha's one. first, because it doesn't break me out, second because i see the brightening effect on my trial, and last because it also helps moisturize my skin. another plus size is that this one is a dupe from estee lauder's ANR (but estee lauder has improved their formula now, so i don't think missha's is still a dupe for that).

okay.. let's get back into my upgrading news first. apparently i decided before reading a LOT of other reviews.
this is what they promised
 the packaging: the full size bottle exactly looks like the picture. it has dropper inside to get the product. the bottle is made from glass so it's quite heavy. the dropper is similar to medicine's dropper.

the smell: like i said before, no distinct scent that bother me, so i'm happy with that. usually fermented products has strange smell, but not this one.

the product: it's a yellow liquid, not too runny, but not gel-like either. it absorbs to my skin quickly. but sometimes i feel it's a little bit sticky, but the other day it won't. i don't know what cause the difference.

the result: like i said, i like that i can see the brightening result immediately. but i don't know if it's the serum. sometimes i experience breakouts here and there. popping one by one. and i'm not testing anything new! i'm on birth control pill again, the progesterone only one, so i don't know if it interferes too. FYI, when i tested the sample, i don't drink any birth control pill.

and the bummer of all, i've just learned an interesting news about this serum. there's a new version, the borabit one. but the new missha borabit version is just a change in name, no change in formula at all. if you're hesitate, just read it here. in her long and very detailed blog post, she explained that there's no improvement in ingredient, even the retinol percentage is the same, only 0.0004%! oh bummer! i think i will have to bear with this one and finish it. meanwhile, i think i'd better to find something new, something more worth the money and doesn't break me out, on pill or not.
the box
at right you can see some english instructions

the other two sides of the bos are written in korean

the product bottle (the new one is called "borabit" which means purple since it's in a purple bottle)

the bottle opening (sorry.. forgot to take the dropper's pic)

there's a booklet inside to explain the skin regeneration process and how the product works
this is another favorite of mine. oh okay.. i think i like every one of them.. especially the nude colors.. i think they're suitable for everyday use so i can use it any time without thinking too much. from the website, frida is described as a warm mid tone nude pink with satin finish. it was created by another youtuber, coffee break with dani.

the packaging: just like the other lippie stix, it also comes in a pen-like tube that you can twist to take the lipstick out. there's a shade name and formula name at the bottom to make it easier to choose the lipstick. the label has the lipstick color as well.

the smell: as i mentioned before, i notice there's a subtle vanilla scent on my palm when i swatched them.

the formula: this one is satin, but it glides smoothly as well. actually, i don't see much difference between the matte and satin, or to be honest, between brink and frida. i swatched them first and i don't know that they're different in formula. all i can say both matte and satin are not drying at all.

the color payoff: this one only need one swipe to. but as usual, you can build it up, but since it's nude color, it won't change much. i know that the web describe it as nude pink, but on me it looks peachy. slightly peachy from brink. if you think brink is too dark for you, then try frida instead.

the staying power: like any other light color, this one won't last long, probably around 3-4 hours and it will disappear with eating and drinking. this one also doesn't set into lines and doesn't bleed too.

overall, if you need a nice nude color, you can try this one. but i don't think this one will suite everyone. someone told me that frida looks weird on her. well, for $5 each, it won't hurt to try to find out whether it's suitable for you or not. as for me, i glad i pick this one.

top: the lippie stix
bottom: the shade name and formula at the bottom and the slanted tip
arm swatch
L - without flash, R- with flash
full face swatch
L - without flash, R - with flash
lip swatch
top without flash, bottom with flash




okay. i've talked about this brand and my cumulative purchase on the other post, so i will only review about this lippie stix. colourpop is famous for doing collaboration with several beauty youtuber (i think youtuber in particular.. not blogger), and this shade is one of them. according to their website, this one is curated by brittanysuleiman. brink is a warm dusty taupe in matte finish, and it's inspired by the famous kylie jenner's lip.

the packaging: it's a stick, like a pen. you can take the cap off to show the lipstick. and then twist the tube to take the lipstick out. the upper stick which covered by the cap and the bottom are colored exactly like the lipstick shade. they also print the shades name and the formula on the bottom of each lippie stix. makes it easier to pick which shades you want to try. the slanted tip at the top makes it easier to apply the lipstick.

the color payoff: like i said before, they glide smoothly and the color payoff is good. one swipe is enough to make the color shown. but if you want a bolder look, then swipe couple more. and brink being said as kylie jenner's lip, well it's true. on my it looks like brownish color, like brick. it reminds me the 90s lip trend back in the day. but it looks natural on me, like darker nude but not too dark.

the smell: i don't notice that there's any scent at first, but as i swatching on my hand, i accidentally sniff the back of my hand, and i can smell subtle scent, like vanilla..

the formula: brink is matte, but it's nothing like i've ever tried. i've tried wet n wild (drying, and will show all the streaks on my lips), mac sample (drying but not as bad as wnw) and nyx lipcream (this one is comfortable, but it's liquid). this one dries matte but you don't feel drying at all, but not moisturizing too like the other creamy lipstick. pretty weird but it's real. i love it! if you have dry lips and worry about matte formula, then try this one. it will change your opinion about matte lipstick.

the staying power: since brink is not that bright, i don't know when it fades from my lips. i think it can stay for normal duration, about 3-4 hours without eating and drinking. and it doesn't feather and doesn't set into lines. i don't think it leaves any stain behind too.

overall, this one is a good choice and color if you want to try the kylie jenner's lip trend. and i think it might suit many skintones. probably for very dark skin this will look like nude color, but for fair to medium skin, this will be the kylie's color for you. and yes.. i like it... i never have color like this and i like how it's suitable for everyday wear.


top: the lippie stix
bottom left: the shade name and formula
bottom right: the lipstick 
hand swatch
L - without flash, R - with flash
full face swatch
L - without flash, R - with flash
top without flash
bottom with flash


yes, finally i get my hands on these babies!!! yeyyy!! i'm super excited i can get my hand on them. well, in states, it's quite cheap, $5 each. but here, since they're not shipping worldwide, there are couple of online shops that sells them. luckily, my usual online shop has them. and the price is twice from the states. i don't know if she will raise the price since the USD-IDR exchange rate is higher now. FYI, you can get these lippie stix from various online shops in indonesia for IDR 110.000-130.000. okay. i have a lot of shades that i want to buy, but after reading and looking at many swatches and reviews, i think i will stick to basic and normal colors, with a few brights that i'm very eager to try.

well, this one is a brand new brand. and they're indie brand. means they don't have stores so you only can buy them online. but they're great. they are no-cruelty brand, and i think some of their products are vegan.. so i think it's a good thing. people nowadays are become more aware about this stuff, so finding out that this brand is non cruel and vegan is good. it means they care.

if you don't know what lippie stix is, well, they're basically lipstick in stick form, hence.. lippie stix. it's very cute. and as i mentioned before, this babies are cheap back in states, but the size is quite small. only a third from usual lipstick size. so probably it will be as expensive as mac's if it comes in normal size. and like most lipsticks, they come in several finishes. at first, i only knew creme, satin, glossy, hyperglossy and matte finish. but now they also come in sheer and pearlized finishes. and like mac, colourpop is famous for their matte formula. i have tried mac's matte formula, and it dries my lips. but this one... colourpop is a winner for sure. it glides easily on my lips and feel very creamy, but it dries matte on my lips. not drying at all. winner!

this lippie stix also has lippie pencil as their lip liner, but i don't buy any of them since i don't use lip liner ever. but not all the same name lippie pencil have the exact color as the lippie stix. but like other lip liner, you can use it alone like lipstick. besides their cheap price, these babies also have a lot of colors to pick from. you name it, they might have it. from red to pink to nude to blue and greens.. they have it all. as for me.. i tried to keep it down under 10 (wheeww.. it's a hard work to select and deselect) and i've decided to pick most of the famous shades: lumiere, brink, frida, fetch, button, toucan, westie and the latest launch (when i ordered them), fighter.

all i can say that these babies are impressive. though they're cheap, but the color payoff is good. one swipe is enough to give a punch of color. and i don't really feel the difference between satin and matte. yeah.. i have to admit, i'm so focused into the color shades that i forgot to pay attention to the formula and ended up having satin and mattes only. oh well, i'm quite happy with my purchase now.. but after buying these babies, i don't think i'll ever buy another lipstick from other brand ever..
the box

you can see the shades name from the sticker at front

they're cruelty free

you can see the shades name and color at the bottom of each lippie stix

arm swatch (L - natural light, R - with flash)
somehow i'm a little bit lost my interest in taking care of my skin. but i got my punishment. blemish started to show. and somehow last week i forced myself to use my mask sheet. this time i decided to use my snail mask. actually, snail is a hot ingredients for many koreans skincare products probably a year ago, and i haven't tried anything that contains snail up until last week.

the whole i need you mask series
this is the description from etudehouse.com: this mask sheet contains snail mucus ingredient (snail secretion filtrate) that protects the skin's natural barrier for smooth and elastic skin.

the packaging: this series usually have picture of the main ingredients in front of the package so we can see it clearly, makes it easier to grab. the snails mask also has snails picture in front of it. cute snails since they're not disgusting at all.

the smell: well, this one definitely doesn't smell like snail. it smells nice and a little bit refreshing.

the product: well, the first time i took it out from the package, this mask sheet felt cool. and although i'm still annoyed about the mask fit, somehow i manage to fit it more nicely than the previous mask. the upper lip part doesn't fall down easily like the previous one. the essence is generous, not too excessive. but this one doesn't dry out as dry as the other one after 20 minutes or so.

the result: this one is definitely moisturizing.. very moisturizing. i even skip my night regime and i can still feel my skin moist the next morning when i take my shower. it feels like there's a layer of moisture shielding my face.

i do like this mask has cooling effect and it's not as hard as the other one to fit my face. and the essence is not dripping all over so i can still do my activity. i think you have to use it a couple times before you can see the result, but if you have dry skin, probably this one can help you. but for combination oily skin, you might want to skip your night regime if you're using this mask. overall, this one worth a try.





the mask packaging
left: before using
middle: using the mask
right: after using 
this episode theme is wedding beauty. well, for me this episode give me no tips, since i've been married. but if you're preparing for your wedding or interested in wedding trend, moreover korean wedding trend, then you can watch it yourself.

most of this episode discuss about wedding trend, from wedding gown to wedding theme. and also wedding makeup. they also give tips about makeup and hairstyle. and they give a bride-to-be a makeover for her makeup.

there are some tips from the makeup demonstration. first, if you have angular jaw, you can shading your jaw to make it look smaller. that also applied to your hairline. for more natural result, you can use eyeshadow instead of bronzer. another tip is if you have double eyelid on inner corner, it can cause your eyeliner be invisible if you only applied a thin line. so you have to apply eyeliner thicker and then check with eyes open to see if your eyeliner is visible.

actually, there are more tips on hairstyle. and i can say that it's not only for bride-to-be, but also for party look. the hairstylist showed styles for short and long hair. even she showed a DIY hairstyle for short and long hair. pretty easy to follow, but you have to have accessories as well. one thing in common for this hairstyling is curling your hair to give it volume using curling iron.

gowns form also dictates the hairstyle. for gown with details, it's best to style the hair in bun or updo. for one shoulder or v-line gown, you can get sexy look with updo for long hair, or just curl it and give accessories for short hair. for a-line or mermaid gown, you can do bun and tiara as accessories. for halter neck gown, up-do or half-do is best.

if you want to use tiara, then you have to choose which look you want. if you want a natural and cute look, then opt for low tiara. it also will give you smaller face. but if you want to make your face look longer, choose for high tiara instead.

here's the full episode if you're interested in the hair tutorial or wedding trend discussion.

i got this as gift for winning a contest a while ago. although i have other eyeliners in my makeup stash, one more eyeliner won't hurt. this is the description from mybeautystory.com:
eyeliner matic midnight dream black is well-known for extreme durability. high pigmented and easy to apply. play and emphasize line of your eyes with black color of eye liner matic midnight dream black. our eyeliner matic midnight dream black is extremely soft, creamy and super gliding for easy application and it lasts all day. formulated with combination of active ingredients, such as vitalizing ingredients to encourage cell regeneration and natural antioxidants to prevent skin aging, is especially coordinated to condition and nourish the sensitive area around the eyes. midnight dream eyeliner matic doesn't fade, doesn't transfer. it's light wearing, waterproof, smudgeproof, lasts all day (10 hours and more) and recommended also for use on waterline (khol kajal).
contains natural antioxidants, and is wax-based, free of mineral oil, free of paraffin, free of preservatives and free of animal derived ingredients. it's formulated without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.



the advertorial pic from the website

the packaging: it's a automatic pencil eyeliner in a black plastic pen-like shape. pretty shaky.. and slimmer than usual automatic eyeliner. but it's easy to twist the pencil out. unlike my sister's revlon, which takes her ages to figure out how to twist the pencil out.

the product: the color payoff is good. creamy and super easy gliding just like advertised. it's so soft that i broke the tip after i make my first swatch (ouch..). but i have to say it isn't smudgeproof. i've tried it on my waterline, and since it's quite humid and hot, i ended up a little bit like panda. as for waterproof, i will try it later. will update with pics later. as for smudgeproof, i've tried it without primer, with primer, and with setting powder on top of it. all of them are useless in preventing smudging. well, i haven't try top it off with powder eye shadow though.. will try it later and report it back to you.

after all, since i got this for free, i like using it since it's creamy and it's super easy to use. perfect for beginner. the tip is quite fine, but since i broke it, it's kinda hard to make cat eye with this eyeliner. but if i have to buy this myself, i will pass it.
the matic eyeliner

left: the tip of the matic eyeliner
right: the swatch on my hand

left: original swatch
middle: smudged by finger
right: splashed with water and swiped once
cleansing is important as many korean believe, they even doing double cleansing. and i believe it. and i do love shopping for cleansing foam since there are so many varieties of them out there.. and i like to try something new. i don't think there's such a holy grail for cleansing foam, since the only important property of cleansing foam is cleansing well. without drying is another good thing from a foam. but i'm not picky.. as long it's labelled with "for oily skin" or "pore cleansing", then i'm sold.

this time i'm trying an old time goodies from skinfood. i don't know that they're expanding the original egg white line, and there are 3 different kind of egg white foams. one is meringue, one is pore foam, and the other is hard foam. 
the difference between meringue, pore and hard foam


well, i think i pick the right type then since i'm oily combination so this foam is suitable for me.

the packaging: it's exactly like pictured above. a white plastic tube with pale yellow flip top. i like how korean brands always seal the opening with aluminium foil.

the smell: i don't pick any scent, but i think it's has subtle scent, like citrus scent.

the product: it's a white foam. it doesn't form much bubbles. quite disappointing for bubble lover.

the result: i think this one cleanses dirt and makeup residue completely. also the sebum. i can feel my face squeaky clean. in comparison, more than the face shop charcoal foam, slightly more than etude house baking powder pore and bb cleansing foam. if you're concern about stripping your natural oil, then you can do a moisture test. but since i don't have the kit, i can't say for sure. all i know, after my husband used it, his skin became a little bit flaky. but since he didn't exfoliate and moisturize properly, i don't know if it's because of that of this foam is really drying.

overall, this is a nice cleanser, but i'm not sure of using it on a long time since i worry it might strip my natural face oil. so far it hasn't caused me breakouts, so it means it cleanses well. but if you asked me, so far i like the etude one best. either the bb cleansing foam or the pore one. i think i leave it to you.. fyi, this one is considered best selling items from skinfood, either in korea or globally.

the tube (there's description in english at back)


top left: the aluminium foil seal
bottom left: the flip top
right: the foam peeking from the opening
as i wrote in my previous post, i've mentioned about peeling gel vs scrub. well, probably before moving on to that, we should discuss about exfoliation first since both peeling gel and scrub are used for exfoliation. as you all know i'm keen toward korean skincare, and most of them distress the importance of pore care as well as exfoliation. you have to get rid of dead skin cells to make your skin looks bright and radiant. if you have acne or blemish, you have to exfoliate as well, but in moderation. oily skin and combination skin also have to exfoliate, but in moderation as well so that it won't triggers oil and sebum production even more.

for those who are in their 20s or 30s, it's best to start exfoliating now. you can use peel that contains lactic or glycolic acid to reduce pore size and smooth out textural issue. usually, exfoliation is done 1-3 times a week according to your skin type. those with blemished skin should exfoliate once a week. people with oily or combination skin can exfoliate up to 3 times a week.

okay.. now let's talk about peeling gel and scrub. basically, both products are used for exfoliation, so which one is best for you?

SCRUB:
scrub is a mechanical exfoliation to rub the dead skin cells off your skin. you can say it has microdermabrasion effect. usually, scrub has gritty texture since it's mechanical. the recommendation for scrub is once a week. if you have sensitive and looking for glow, then use scrub.

PEELING GEL:
this one acts as exfoliant thanks to its chemical molecule, usually acid. it provokes chemical reaction to shed dull skin. the product's usually watery, and has gel-like consistency. it acts more precisely, less irritating and produce more favourable result with fewer problems. this one is recommended for blemished skin. those who want to fight the signs of aging also can use peeling gel as well.

okay.. now you know you have to exfoliate. using scrub or peeling gel, it's up to your skin type and your preference. so for better skin, let's exfoliate!
i've bought this sample a looooonnngggg time ago, but i forgot it. since i use my facial scrub regularly, i forgot to try this peeling jelly. well, basically this one is a peeling gel, but somehow innisfree makes it cuter by labelling it "peeling jelly softner". 

somehow i can't find the description nor the product on their website, either from the innisfreeworld or from global korea website. i don't know if this means they're not selling this anymore or this product only limited for korean market only? oh well, i found this description from jolse.com: 
smoothing and clarifying treatment gently yet effectively sloughs off dead skin cells for smoothness and softness with improved vitality. used after cleansing, jelly softener exfoliates and drenches skin with generous antioxidants, prepping it to easily accept the hydrating ingredients from succeeding products. after cleansing, dampen cotton pad with jelly softener and sweep pad all over face. rinse face well to remove the dead skin cells that will begin to ball up on the surface. this hypoallergenic hydrating peeling softener creates a clear and smooth jelly-like skin. exfoliates dead skin cells and provides moisture with wine.


the packaging: the full size version looks like a wine bottle. but the sachet looks exactly like the label on the full size version. compared to other sample sachets, this one is definitely bigger, but i'm not sure if it has more amount of product inside.

the smell: well, i'm not sure how wine will smell like, but i think this one smells like grape juice, not wine. sweet.. but very subtle. you can't smell it once you use it on your face.

the product: it's a whitish liquid, slightly more to gel, but still runny. according to the direction, i supposed to use it with cotton pad, but since i only have one sample, i don't want to waste any product on cotton pad, so i just use my hands. since i don't have any experience with peeling gel, i'm afraid my skin won't like it, so at first i only use a little, but it's too little since i can't even photograph the dead slough skin after using it. second time, i use it liberally on dry skin (yes.. you have to use it on DRY skin), and it works! actually, some bloggers mention that some brands make bogus peeling gel. the way to test it is by using it on countertop or table. but since i only have one sachet, i don't have the chance to try it on my countertop or table. i use it on my husband instead.. he needs it more than the sake of proving it real or not. if you happen to have this one in hand, then you can test it and let me know.

the result: yes, it makes my skin smoother and softer. on my husband, it also gives the same result. bonus, i can see his skin clearer and brighter. probably because he never exfoliates in ages, so dead skin cells on his face make his face look darker. after all, on me or him, it doesn't cause any breakouts or other reaction. it's really gentle.

well, as for the first trying peeling gel experience, this one gives good result. it does slough off dead skin cells, and gives smooth and soft skin as promised. really gentle. but since i haven't tested the genuity of this product, you might want to try the sample to test it before jumping to buy the full product. if you're happen to have concern about "halal" products, then i have no saying since this one clearly stated "wine" in its name. i suppose it has wine in its ingredients. so better stay away from this one. overall, i might try another product that has been tested by another blogger before deciding. if you are curious about the difference between peeling gel and scrub, i will write something about it soon and i will link it here. until then.. keep taking care of yourself!
the sample sachet (no instruction in english)

dead skin cells sloughs off (yucks..)
when this episode was aired, in korea they're celebrating parents day. very interesting that they're celebrating both parents day at the same time. it's time for son/daughter to express their gratitude to their parents. i think it's a good celebration. it taught us to be grateful and taking care of our parents. something that usually western culture doesn't do. okay.. let's get back to the show.

in this episode, moms are the concern. there are two makeup demonstration. the first one is to give a mom a nice makeover for reunion. there are couple tips here, probably you can use this for your mom. the first one is to apply base makeup up in circular motion with stipple brush. use orange or light brown to neutralize the blue hue on brows (most moms give themselves brows tattoo long time ago, and it became bluish). and the last one, consider lilac pink or purplish hue for lips (most moms use reddish hue for their lips).

the other makeup demonstration is called well aging makeup. the makeup artist suggests using moisturizing cream only for skincare and then use powder on T-zone. quite interesting since usually we use powder at the end of base makeup or even after finishing makeup to set it. the purpose of using the powder first is to absorbs the face oil so use the powder lightly. after that, use cushion foundation and then twin cake on discoloured or blemish area to conceal it. the other problem for moms makeup is they use too much lipstick. one way to tackle it is using lip tattoo. you apply a bit on your lips and wait for some time before peeling it. and then you will have a nice stain on your lips that won't budge. transfer proof. i have to admit i haven't found the product just yet.. if you happen to know it, please let me know. oops.. i recently found it by accident.there are two korean brands that i found, berrisom and monomola. but i think the berrisom one is more popular.

meanwhile, if you want to watch the full episode, you can see it here:

i have to say.. i like this episode... since it's talking about hair trend. yeyyy.. although i like makeup, but i have difficulty about hair. i have very very thick hair that's hard to handle. lately it went under smoothing treatment and it made my hair became silky. now.. that part has grown and it became hard to manage again. moreover, since having my daughter, i've been experiencing the worst hair loss ever. i never had hair loss this bad. any suggestion?

anyway.. the hair trend for 2015 is normcore. it's basically a wavy hair but looks natural.. not perfectly curl with curling wand. the hair stylist on the show showed many tips to do that. in order to achieve the effortless wavy hair, first you have to blow dry your hair. first thing first, you have to dry your scalp first by blow dry from your nape to the back of your ear. bottom up, he said. and i tried that one last weekend. and it's true. even though you're drying from your nape and the back of your ear, but the hot air travels upward and it help dries the hair quicker.

he recommends curling using roller. not curling wand. either hot roller or regular roll. and he suggests curling it vertically since horizontally can leave marks on your hair. if you have bangs, then curl toward you face, if you don't then do the other way. clip it and dry it. now, there are a lot of brushes. there's pinroll that helps give volume and there's boar to help straighten the hair. you can also use boar to give volume, but with a little trick. after finish hair drying, now it's time to decide the hair parting. if you just want natural look, you can do 5:5 parting, which is the middle parting. but if you want sexy look, then aim for 1:9 parting or deep parting.

i truly want to try his tricks.. but i have no rollers and washing my hair and letting it dry naturally is a luxurious now... i wish i have time to do my hair. oh bother.. i never have time to let my hair down anyway.. but if you want to do that and want to watch the video, you can watch it here:

this is another lipstick that i bought from my beauty story. i decided to buy rose instead of samantha since i'm worried samantha might be too pale on me. you can see the complete lip swatches on thelipstickmafiaaa instagram (click here). i bet you will get hard time deciding after seeing her swatches.

this is the description from their website: makeup, simplified. beauty story sweet & chic lipstick creamy, pigment-rich lip colour that look great on any skin tone. provides full coverage with a lightweight feel for unfailingly pretty looks, day or night. enriched with vitamin E increasing wearability for 24/7 and keep true color intact. there's rich, there's obscenely rich and then there's our beauty story sweet & chic lipstick. formulated with lip-conditioning hydrators, it treats while it enhances lips. available in carefully curated, beautiful shades.
all shades from this line
the packaging: it's a grey plastic tube with flowers imprinted on the body. cute but sadly doesn't feel sturdy. even when i twist the tube i can feel that the tube is fragile. and sadly.. i got my rose lipstick broken when i twist it all the way down.

the smell: all i can say it doesn't smell waxy or any foul smell.. but i might be wrong since my smelling sensor is bad.

the color payoff: one swipe is enough, and it's good for lipstick with this cheap price tag. although there's no description about the color in the web, i can say that rose is reddish coral. slightly on the red side rather than the orange side. (if you want more orange you can try zinnia, and if you want more red, true red, probably you can try ayanna. lily is bright fuschia pink and linea is blue based red)

the lasting power: average 3 hours on my lips, but it will vanish with eating and drinking. i haven't noticed about the stain, but i will pay attention about it next time i wear this lipstick again.

the formula: somehow this one is creamier than azalea. if azalea dries out to matte on me, somehow rose is semi-matte. it does reflect a bit of light on my pictures. very weird indeed. i don't know if this is inconsistency or it depends on the wearer.

well, i can say i don't regret buying rose. though i'm afraid it will look similar to my maybelline coral crush, but turn out it doesn't. it's a good coral shade perfect for summer or hot days like these. it's a bright color that helps brighten your gloomy day. i think it will perfect for all skin tone, but for pale skin, if you don't like bright lips, then try the lighter color like samantha or calanthe.
the lipstick box

the lipstick tube
(you can see that the bullet is slightly bend since it's broken)

hand swatch
(L - without flash, R - with flash)

full face swatch
(L - without flash, R - with flash)

lip swatch (top: without flash, bottom: with flash)
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