Archive for February 2023

one of the items that's always finished quickly in my makeup stash is eyebrow pencil. not because i use them everyday, but probably because they don't usually come in big size so it's fairly easy to finish them. anyway, ever since the pandemic, i've been buying all my beauty products from local brands. that goes the same with my eyebrow pencil. usually i will stock up when i go to japan, but even during my last japan trip, somehow i didn't see anything interesting so yeah, i just bought a local one. anyway, the one i'm trying this time is secondate. actually, i never look at secondate before since their first products were lip products. but then, they launched a princess series? that had a beauty stack in that collection, which is basically a blush, bronzer and highlighter in one stack. similar to kaja one. however, i hope that it would be all cream products, but sadly no. just like kaja, it's a mix of powder and cream products, so i decided to skip it. anyway, let's talk about the eyebrow pencil for now.

the box

description at the back

this is the description from their website: new shades of the thinnest eyebrow pencil that you love. there's no such thing as the perfect set of brows. we love the fact that your brows are different from ours. we love the way it stands out and compliments the rest of you. eyebrows can be a remarkable part that represents you. therefore, we created brow people. the effortless process of drawing is enough to please you.. it has one of the thinnest tips to ever exist! DNA amplified by the hair-like strokes and stunned by its longevity, you just know you'd love brow people through eternity. eyebrow pencil in shade natural brown. the perfect brown that you'll ever meet. creates hair-like strokes and microblading effect, without the commitment. it's ultra thin. brow people has 0.9 mm tip that makes it super effortless to draw, not to mention, it lasts 24 hours.

the eyebrow pencil

shade name

the packaging: it comes in a beige box with the name of the shade on the side and description at the back of the box. actually i'm surprised to see the box is quite big compared to the eyebrow pencil. in fact, other eyebrow pencil comes in smaller box than this one. there was the shade name on the lid as well. however, the pencil is quite slim and small. comes in similar beige color. it's only 0.03 gr so yeah, it's quite small.

the pencil tip

the color: judging from their website, there are 5 shades to choose from and i choose natural brown. actually, looking at the pictures provided, it's hard to differentiate the shades among the browns, but i think the natural brown looks the lightest, that's why i pick it. fortunately, it matches mine perfectly. it doesn't look too dark nor too light. the color looks natural on me.

the spoolie tip

the product: the eyebrow pencil is a dual ended pencil, both has the same beige plastic cap on it. on the first end, there's the pencil tip that's really tiny. just like advertised, the tip is really tiny and perfect to draw hair-like strokes, similar to my eyebrow. the pencil has the right consistency as well. not too hard that it's difficult to draw with, but not too soft that it goes blunt every time i use it. the spoolie is thin, not the big fluffy one that i like, but it's okay. at least it's not scratchy.

hand swatch

the result: i have no expectation when i bought this but after trying this one, i'm extremely satisfied with this eyebrow pencil. this one really looks natural. like crazy natural. the color blends in with my actual hair brow perfectly. like i don't use any eyebrow pencil to fill in my brows.

top: before
bottom: after

i have to say that i'm very impressed with this one. if you can pick the right shade for you, then i definitely recommend this eyebrow pencil. it's affordable, easy to use and looks natural. beginner friendly as well. if only they restocked it often.. i would definitely put this in my repurchase list if i even run out stuff to try. if you're looking for a tiny tip, local eyebrow pencil, then i suggest you try this one before trying anything else.

several months ago, the market was saturated with local brand sunscreens. suddenly, every local brands seemed to launch their own sunscreens. including skintific. well, this might not be a local brand per se, but still, it's loved by many and there are a lot of people that love this brand. anyway, they released two sunscreens back to back, and then another sunscreen spray at the same time as they launched the second sunscreen. i bought both of them, so i can differentiate them. i've reviewed the other one and you can read it here if you're curious. so now, let's see the second one.

this is the description from their official marketplace page: a fast, absorbing ultra-light sunscreen with super thin layers for a powerful protection all day long, against UVA/UVB rays, blue light, and urban pollutions. contains potent antioxidant from vitamin c and ferulic acid to neutralize free-radicals, it also prevent premature aging and protect skin barrier.

benefit: protection from sun rays with nanotechnology and ultra-lightweight.

the box

hero ingredients:

- UVA and UVB filters

- vitamin c and vitamin e: antioxidants that fight free radicals

- ferulic acid: strong free radicals neutralizer

description and ingredients list on the box

the packaging: it comes in a silver box with description on the side as well as the ingredients list at the back of the box. they also wrapped the box with plastic sealing for double protection. i have to admit that i'm even more surprised to see how small the box is. it's even smaller than the ceramide one. the bottle itself is a white plastic bottle with prismatic silver cap that's covered by another transparent plastic cap layer. they use spout to dispense the product out, just like any other sunscreens. anyway, the size is just 25 ml which is considerably too small for sunscreen.

the bottle

the scent: i think this one also scentless. it doesn't have the default scent that sunscreens used to have.

the spout

the product: the sunscreen is marketed toward oily skin people. that's why this one is more liquid. this sunscreen comes in white liquid form, so in order to fulfill the amount required for maximum protection, you'd need more compared the ceramide one. but since this one is liquid, it's easy to spread around and it's quite fast absorbing as well. that's why, this one is even faster to finish.

how it looks like on my hand

the result: this one gives matte finish so it's suitable for oily skin type, just like advertised. it doesn't leave any white cast whatsoever just like ceramide one. it doesn't feel tacky afterward either.

after blending it

i have to say, between the ceramide and the ultra light one, obviously ultra light one is more suitable for me. with my skin type and the weather of where i live. but somehow, i'm not convinced with both. so yeah, not going to repurchase aside from the reason that it's too small so the cost per ml would be much more expensive than other sunscreen. anyway, if you have oily skin or you live in hot and humid weather, then ultra light is more suitable for you. but if you have dry skin or you live in places that have winter weather, then the ceramide one will be more suitable for you. both sunscreen doesn't leave any white cast so both would be suitable for darker skin tone as well.

i totally forgot that i wanted to try some lightweight moisturizers from underrated local brands, so when i browsed around sociolla, i decided to try something that's been around for quite some time. this moisturizer has been around for quite some time, however, somehow it's been overshadowed by other moisturizer on the market. so i'm curious, whether it's not worth the money or it's a good one, just being overshadowed.

this is the description from their website: a 2-in-1 day and night moisturizer formulated to strengthen skin's protective barrier and help fight early signs of aging, while actively improving hydration deep within the multilayers of skin. proven suitable for all skin types with 5 powerful barrier repairing ingredients: 5% niacinamide, ceramide, peptide, hyaluronic acid, centella asiatica.

the box with the descriptions and ingredients list on it

the packaging: it comes in a white/red box with description on the sides and at the back both in indonesian and english as well as the ingredients list. the box can be opened completely and there's more description inside in english, which is similar to their serums packaging. the cream itself comes in red plastic tub with white plastic lid separator and a tiny spatula inside. i have to say that the spatula is quite useless since it's so tiny that i can barely get anything scooped by it. It comes in regular 30 g size, just like any other moisturizer.

more description inside

The scent: this one is scentless and doesn’t have any funny smell in it.

the jar

The product: the moisturizer is a white gel type moisturizer that’s a bit viscous. It might be comparable to true to skin mugwort moisturizer. It’s easy to spread around, although it’s not that easy to sink in. I notice that it takes a minute or two to be completely sink in.

the lid separator and the mini spatula

The result: well, this one feels similar to other gel type moisturizers that i’ve tried lately, however, it doesn’t feel special. It feels just okay. It doesn’t make my face greasy as the day goes by but it’s not enough if the weather gets colder. That’s why i didn’t bring this with me to finland.

sorry since it looks blurs, but that's how it looks on my hand

after blending it

That being said, this feels mediocre. Yeah sure, it’s hydrating and moisturizing without being too heavy, but nothing special about it. I could say that elsheskin, true to skin, and somethinc supple moisturizer are still the winners for me. So yeah, so sad to say that i won’t repurchase this. However, if you’re looking for an affordable lightweight moisturizer that works, then this might be a good option for you. I think it’ll be suitable for all skin type except for dry skin. Unfortunately, they don’t have this in smaller size? Correct me if I’m wrong. Anyway.. now i know why it gets overshadowed by the other moisturizer.

ever since i found out about this eye cream with a vibrating massager as its tip, i put it in my wish list for sure. i'm curious to see whether the vibrating tip is needed or even works. anyway, right after my previous eye cream is finished, i immediately bought this one and put it to try ASAP.

this is the translated description from their official marketplace page: supercharged eye cream that contains 3D peptide complex and niacinamide to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, swollen eyes as well as brighten dark under eyes. equipped with 360 degrees crystal rolling massager, a lift-tech technology from germany that used 184 crystal surface and can rotate one way 360 degrees so it helps the absorption of active ingredients into the skin and reduces visible fine lines and eye bags at the same time. lift-tech 360 degrees crystal roll massager in this eye cream can help reduce fine lines, brighten dark under eyes and also get rid of swollen eyes.

the box

hero ingredients:

- 3D peptides: equipped with maytixytl 3000 peptide to reduce fine lines, stimulates collagen production and improves aging signs.

- SKN-AKE peptide: reduces swollen eyes, reduces micro-contraction in eye muscles so it prevents wrinkles formation and expression lines on eyes.

- acetyl tetrapeptide-5: reduces dark under eyes, helps reduce melanin by inhibit elastase activity.

- niacinamide: brighten and reduce dark under eyes.

- caffeine: helps to increase circulation and constrict blood vessel on eyes area so it minimizes dark under eyes appearance and reduces swollen eyes.

the description and ingredients list on the box

the packaging: it comes in silver holographic box that's sealed by plastic sealing. there are descriptions in english as well as the ingredients list on the sides and the back of the box. the eye cream itself comes in the same silver holographic plastic squeeze tube with crystal massager tip. the tip is quite big and a bit heavy. it's covered with a transparent plastic cap. the crystal massager will vibrate when it touches the skin. there's a hole in the middle of it so the eye cream comes out of the hole when you squeeze the tube. the eye cream is 20 g which is slightly more than the usual eye cream that comes in 15 ml.

the tube

the scent: it's scentless without any funny foul scent, which is perfect for an eye cream.

the crystal massager tip

the product: the eye cream is a white lotion type cream. it's easy to spread around but it takes a minute to fully sinked in. however, the massager might feel tight when the eye cream hasn't spread out evenly. so far, the battery is still working, so i don't know how long will it last. another problem with this eye cream is that since this has a vibrating massager tip, it's heavier and longer so it's not practical to bring whenever i'm traveling. and i also not sure if i can bring this in my baggage? or should i put it in my cabin?

how it looks like on my hand

the result: okay, i have to admit that i forgot to take progress picture while i'm using this eye cream, thus it's a little hard for me to evaluate its effectiveness. all i can feel that it's moisturizing, but not too much that it's starting to cause milia. i can only say that it moisturizes my under eyes area well that perhaps in the long run it will prevent fine lines from appearing. but for the dark eyes and reduce swollen eyes, i don't see both claims working. yeah sure, i have bad habit of sleeping late, but even with the other eye cream, i could see that it helps with dark under eyes despite my bad sleeping habit. not the case with this one. i can still see my swollen under eyes and a bit dark under eyes even though i've been using this eye cream regularly. i figure, the reducing swollen under eyes might work because of the crystal massager tip, especially if it's cold. but since i don't keep it in my fridge, it's not that cold to reduce puffiness.

after blending it

let's just say that it's not as impressive as i thought it would be. probably because i've been drown in skintific hype that i was too excited to try it that when it doesn't up to my hope, it's a bit disappointing. but again, it might be just me. so if you're looking for a moisturizing eye cream that's not too heavy, then this is a good option. it's also a bonus since it comes with a vibrating massaging tip, so if you want a eye cream that has a built-in massager, then you should try this one. price wise, it's still affordable. as for me, i won't repurchase.

since my makeup collection mostly is expired when the covid subsided, i decided to buy some more to replace my expired ones. there are a lot of stuff that i want to try, one of them is rare beauty blushes. i was hesitant on which one to try, whether the cream blush or the liquid blush, but i decided to pick the liquid blush as everyone seems to have similar opinions about it while the reviews on the cream blush is varied. but... i'm confused on what shade to try. i want to try hope or encourage, and almost tempted to buy the new set for the 2022 holiday, but i decided not to. i decided to just buy hope for now since i believe the color is suitable for me. i ordered it through a preorder order store, so let's see how it goes.

this is the description from their website: a weightless, long-lasting liquid blush that blends and builds beautifully for a soft, healthy flush. available in both matte and dewy finish. airy, lightweight liquid formula blends and builds effortlessly for a soft flush of color. infused with long-lasting color pigments for all-day wear - a little goes a long way. mistake-proof, it layers beautifully over liquid/powder formulas without disturbing makeup.

hope - nude mauve (dewy)

the box

the packaging: it comes in an ivory box made from recycled paper. the blush itself comes in frosted plastic bottle with gold knob screw cap. the wand is attached to the cap and the applicator has big doe foot tip. it's the right size to dot the product on the cheek, but since everyone keeps saying that it's very pigmented, i scrape almost everything before dotting it on my cheek. it comes in 7,5 ml so i'm hoping with just buying one, i can at least use the most out of it before it's expired. there's the shade name as well as the small color label to indicate the blush color on top of the box. the shade is also written at front as well. there are two finishes, the dewy and the matte. i believe, the matte ones are the first to come out and then they released the dewy ones. nowadays, i think i can only find the dewy one outside the US.

shade name on top

the shade: there are 11 shades to choose from, ranging between mattte and dewy, but i doubt that there's some matte shades left since the matte ones were the ones that came out earlier, while the dewy one is more recent and most shades are sold out aside from the ones from the US so yeah.. i have no choice but to pre order it. i decided on hope because it's light enough for my skin tone but still visible. the other shades that i was considering to get is encourage, but when i swatched them both in singapore, i decided to get hope because it's lighter.

the bottle

the product: it's a liquid blush so it's runny but not that runny. compared to allglows liquid blush, this one is slightly thicker so it doesn't trickle out when i pull the wand out. this is quite pigmented so a little goes a long way. i've seen people making a mistake by dotting it straight to their cheeks. well, if it's bolder color, then you should just dot it on the back of your hand before patting it to your cheek. but for lighter color like hope, i usually just swipe most of the product back into the tube before dotting it to my cheek then blend it out with brush or my finger.

the doe foot applicator

the result: it's really pigmented. even with lighter color, it really shows on my cheeks and it blends really well. both with brush or finger, it blends easily without leaving any streak marks as well. maybe because the color is lighter, i find it easier to blend it compared to allglows. however, i don't like using sponge with this one as it seems to absorb the blush rather than blending it. this works well over and under powder. as for the longevity, i can't say for sure since the longest that i've used this blush was for around 6-7 hours and obviously the blush was gone a bit because i wore mask all day too and it rubbed the blush off. anyway, i think it stays on quite decently.

arm swatch

i have to say that i'm happy with my purchase. though i wish that rare beauty restocked their shades soon. i have to agree that their liquid blushes are pigmented so if you're looking for a long wearing and pigmented blush but still easy to blend, then this one worths your money. unfortunately, this one isn't easy to get, especially if you're looking for a certain shade. you have to order it from a preorder store. as for me, i'm glad that i pick this one, but i'm still curious about encourage. however, i don't think that i'll be able to finish one, so unless they're releasing mini sizes for these blushes, i'd probably won't buy another one.

i just realize that after my vitamin c streak months ago, now i don't have much vitamin c serum to try. yeah sure, there are several vitamin c serums that i haven't tried, but nothing appeals me. i do want to try bhumi vitamin c or the new bio beauty lab vitamin c serum, but somehow i'm hesitant about trying them both so i decided to just browse sociolla and bought something that attracted my eyes. and at that time, i saw joylab and remembered that they released several serums but they seemed forgotten. so i decided to try their vitamin c serum.

this is the description from their website: 2% vitamin c. powered by 3-0 ethyl ascorbic acid as a powerful and non-irritating form of dark spots cause by sunlight. vitamin e and sodium hyaluronate: boost skin's elasticity and enhance hydration. jojoba seed oil: helping to promote healthy, glowing skin without leaving a greasy residue.

ingredients list: aqua, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, 3-0-ethyl ascorbic acid, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, phenoxyethanol, trilaureth-4 phosphate, chlorphenesin, tocopheryl acetate, sodium hyaluronate, xantahn gum, sodium citrate, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, disodium EDTA, citric acid, sodium hydroxide.

the bottle

the packaging: it doesn't come in any box. they only seal the bottle with plastic sealing. the bottle itself is a blue plastic bottle with pump head that's covered with transparent plastic cap. the bottle is see through so i can see the remaining product inside. there's description as well as ingredients list at the back of the bottle. it comes in 30 ml so it's just the regular size serum, unlike other local brands that decided to downsize the serum size.

description and ingredients list at the back

the scent: this one is scentless. it doesn't even have that citrusy scent that vitamin c serums usually have.

pump head

the product: the serum is cloudy white serum that's quite runny so i usually pump it to my palm before patting it all over my face. i use one pump to one and a half for my whole face and neck. afterward, it doesn't feel too tacky, just slightly moist but not too much.

how it looks like on my hand

the result: this one is moisturizing, maybe almost as moisturizing as somethinc vitamin c. however, even though it's said that it used EAA in its ingredients, somehow i don't see the brightening result from this serum. unlike other serums that also contains EAA. maybe it is brightening, but it's very slowly and almost unnoticeable.

after blending it

sadly, i have to say that this one is a bit disappointing. maybe if you're looking for the antioxidant and the moisturizing effect, then this one is a good affordable option from local brand. but if you're looking for more brightening effect, you shouldn't get this one. try azarine or somethinc instead. that being said, i think this serum is suitable for all skin type and you can find them from their official store or from sociolla. as for me, sadly, i won't repurchase.

actually, since pandemic, i almost didn't update myself on makeup releases. i even kept my expired makeup for just in case because i didn't want to buy new makeup during pandemic. but then, the world is starting to heal and people started using makeup again. somehow, my makeup taste shifted as well. i almost didn't touch my powder lately, so i'm inclined toward cream and liquid products now. and one of the brand that i found lately was merit. i didn't watch a lot of reviews, but somehow i'm interested in their flush balm. and for the holiday, they release a flush balm set. it's a set of 3, so the size is smaller than the regular one. which is perfect since i don't think i'd be able to finish the full size one. And luckily, one seller sold them in retail, so i didn’t need to buy the whole set to try them.

This is a description from their website: a cream tint that melts into skin for lit-from-within color that stays flush all day.

What it does: microfine pigment powders provide a touch of color without covering up your natural skin texture. Lightweight, buildable formula leaves a long-lasting glow that’s never heavy or cakey. Formulated without acne-triggering ingredients. Vitamin E conditions skin. Made with 43% recycled plastic and ships in our signature packaging that is either recyclable, reusable, or compostable.

Cheeky is a cool pink.

The packaging: if you bought this as a set, then it would come in a box with all three balm flush inside. But since i didn’t, then it only comes in their individual dome shape. The bottom is a gold plastic bottom with dome-shaped transparent plastic cap on top. Since the cap is transparent, you can see the balm flush from the outside. there's a label with the shade name on the bottom. From the outside, cheeky looks dark pink almost berry. The weight is 4.5 g which is quite decent for a blush sample, if not more. I just wish i could finish it.

the balm flush

The shade: the actual products have 5 shades selection while the set only offers 3 shades in a set, with one of them is exclusive to the set. If you bought a set, then you’ll get beverly hills, cheeky, and mars. the mars is the exclusive shade. I bought the cheeky one which is described as cool pink. I have to agree though. It’s a mid tone cool pink, but slightly lean toward berry shade. Actually i was considering beverly hills at first, but my skin tone has a hit and miss with peachy shade so i skip it.

shade name

The product: the balm flush is dome-shaped stick blush, basically. But the surface has this slick balmy feel that makes it easier to glide it straight on my face. However, i notice that if i apply it straight on my face, it can lift up some of the base makeup that i put underneath. That was why i like to swirl my finger on the dome before tapping it to my cheek.

how it looks like

The result: the color is visible but it’s not that pigmented compared to rare beauty. But it is effortless to blend it. The result is more natural, like flushed complexion, so it’s more suitable for daily use. Like no fuss stuff.

arm swatch

I have to say that i like this one. It’s easy to use, easy to blend and the result is seamless, more natural look. The color works well for me, so i’m glad i pick this one. Even though now i’m really tempted to try the beverly hills since it doesn’t look that peachy on pictures. Oh well, but i only have one face, so i will try to stop myself from buying more makeup. But if you want to spend your money on high-end blush, then merit is one of the good options to try. Plus, i think it’s more practical to use since it’s in stick shape. I do hope that they make mini set like this not only on holiday since blushes, especially the stick or liquid form, are hard to finish. Availability, here you have to pre order it to get it. Price wise, of course it will cost more than if you buy it straight in the US. As for me, i’m happy with my purchase so i will try to keep using it until i finish it. Or at least make a dent on it.

at first, i never heard of nama beauty. not until i saw their advertisement in my IG. then i became interested in their serum, which i have tried, and then i wanted to try other stuff from them, so i bought their toner next. actually they're not limited to skincare products only, there are several makeup products as well, which i'm interested in one of them. but we'll see whether i end up buying it or not. for now, let's talk about their toner.

the box

description on the box

this is the description from their website: fresh skin balancing face toner is a tripe-moisturizing toner enriched with ceramide to reinforce the skin's natural barrier function. it's also infused with kakadu extract with 100x higher vitamin C to brighten the skin more efficiently and could work as an anti-aging. formulated in korea, this product is injected with calendula extract to strengthen the skin barrier. you can spray it directly into the face to experience the delightful fresh feeling.

ingredients list

key ingredients:

- kakadu extract: brighten the skin more efficiently

- calendula flower extract: strengthen skin barrier

- triple hyaluronic acid and ceramide: lock the skin moisture

- vitamin e: nourish and protect skin from free radicals

- caffeine: antioxidant agent

the bottle

the packaging: nama beauty is another brand that use minimalistic design. the box is all white with the name of the brand and the product printed at front. there's description printed at the back of the box as well as ingredients list on the side. the toner itself comes in transparent plastic bottle with spray head and covered by transparent cap. the bottle is a bit frosted white as well but it's still see through so you can see the remaining product inside. the toner is 100 ml, which i think at first is quite generous, but then i realize, it's not that much.

spray head

the scent: yep, it's another scentless product without any funny smell from it.

how it looks like after spraying it on my hand

the product: it's a watery toner so it transparent like water and feels like water. since they use spray head, i find it easier to spray it directly to my face. the spray head is actually able to spray like thin mist. but as the product is getting less and less, when you hold the bottle incorrectly, it shoots the toner out straight to your face. i try spraying it to my palms, however, since the spray is quite narrow and small, it takes a lot of sprays to get the amount that i want so it's quite a labor to do it. hence, prefer spraying it to my face straight. and since i have to spray it a lot, that's why i said that 100 ml is not that much at the end.

after patting it

the result: just as the name, it's a balancing skin toner indeed. it gives hydration but i can feel that it fills my skin up. not as much as other moisturizing that i've tried, but this one gives more punch than other watery toner. since it's watery, it's fast to absorb and only gives slight sheen glow.

i do like how it feels on my skin. it's perfect for this rainy weather since it's hydrating and slightly moisturizing for the cool weather and it's still lightweight for when the weather gets a bit hotter. however, i think they should consider change the spray head to completely mist spray since it feels better to mist it all over my face. or change the spray head to a pour system like other toner if they don't want to change it into mist. as for me, i do like it but it's not that memorable for me to stop me from trying other products in the market, so i won't repurchase it for now. but if you like lightweight toner but still has some punch to it, then you can try this one. price wise, it's still affordable. availability, you can find them from their official website or other online shops.

i've heard about tulus a little while back, but at that time, their line up consisted of just face wash and toner, and both i still have a lot in my stash, so i waited until i've used up most of my stash and then i bought the face wash because it's what i need. let's see whether it worths the rave.

this is the description from their website: good skin starts with a good cleanse. this pH-balancing, non stripping cleanser gel sweeps away make up, dirt and oil for a radiant clear complexion. roman chamomile, sweet almond and oat kernel extracts work simultaneously together with different moisturizing agents to hydrate and refresh skin while impurities and pore clogging dirt are cleanser without stripping off moisture from the skin mantle.

key ingredients:

- roman chamomile: anti-inflammatory, restores and soothes skin

- sweet almond extracts: moisturizes, nourishes and reduces sensitivity

- oat kernel extracts: naturally heals and restores skin barrier

the box

ingredients list: Water, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Allantoin, Caffeine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium PCA, Propylene Glycol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin.

description and ingredients list on the box

the packaging: both the box and the tube have the same design. and it's very minimalistic. with pale yellow background with the name of the brand printed on the side. there's description at the back and the side of the box in english and indonesian as well as the ingredients list. there's another description at the back of the tube in english. apparently there are two sizes of the face wash, 30 ml and 100 ml. mine is the full size one, which is 100 ml. the tube has flip top and the opening of the tube is big enough so the face was can be dispense easily. they seal the opening with aluminum foil at first to secure the product during shipping.

the tube

the scent: this one is scentless and no funny smell either.

the opening

the product: the face wash is transparent thick gel type. if i look closely, it is as if there's tiny bubbles inside it. but it doesn't burst or anything. it foams up when i rub it in between my palms, but as usual, it bubbles more when i use my foreo. and yeah, i can use it with my foreo as well without any problem. of course, i only need a little less when using my foreo, just like other gel face wash that i've tried before.

how it looks like straight from the tube

the result: well, this one is clearly gentle without drying my skin and it works well as second cleanser. but it doesn't leave a thin layer on top of my skin that i'm itching to rub off my face.

so far, when i use this cleanser, it reminds me a lot to avoskin sublime face cleanser and npure probiotic cleanser. if i have to compare this with the others, i would say that it's a tie between tulus and npure and avoskin is slightly behind. availability wise, you can buy them directly from their official website and from other reseller, but still.. it's easier to find npure and avoskin than tulus. price wise, tulus is still affordable. as for me, there are still a lot of products out there that i want to try, but i will put this in my list if i need to repurchase something at the end.

ABOUT ME

SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW

POPULAR POSTS

Categories

Advertisement

Contact Form

Total Pageviews

Translate

Archives