i've been using hair oil regularly and it has been a staple in my hair care routine, but unfortunately, i'm running out of one, and my usual supermarket hasn't gotten any of them yet, so i decided to try something new. i've tried aussie conditioner and i like it, so i thought i will try their hair conditioner spray.  honestly, i never heard of it, so let's find out whether it's working or not.

this is the description from their website: hair getting a little unmanageable? knot today! get rid of tangles and rough strays and embrace silky smooth perfection with our hair insurance leave-in conditioner spray. it's time to crack the whip and show unruly hair who's boss (it's you, in case you were wondering. our hair insurance leave-in conditioner spray, infused with australian jojoba oil and sea kelp, will smooth those stubborn knots and leave you with detangled tresses - which are a lot kinder on your brush.
the direction says that you should spray it to your damp hair.

the packaging: it comes in a big plastic purple bottle with spray head on top. there's a transparent plastic cap to cover the spray head. there's a bit description and ingredients list at the back. i'm completely forgot whether it has any sealing around the bottle the first time or not.

the bottle

the scent: it's scented alright. it has this subtle floral scent. a bit strong at first, but as it gets absorbed into my hair, it doesn't smell so strong anymore. if you're sensitive to scent, you might not like it. but i like scented hair products, somehow it's relaxing to me.

description at the back

the product: the spray head is not the best. but it works okay. it will spray all over the place, so sometimes i will just spray it to my hands before rubbing it to my hair. but sometimes i'm just lazy and i will spray it to my hair. the hair conditioner spray is a bit sticky after i spray it to my hair. it's less sticky when being sprayed to a super damp hair. but sometimes i just get lost track of time so my hair will almost dried when i use it, but it works just as well.

spray head

the result: it's really best if you spray it to damp hair. it doesn't feel sticky much. but i need to spray a lot more if i spray to super damp hair. and when it's dried more, i need to spray a little bit more, especially at the ends of my hair. i never spray to my root, so i honestly can't say anything about whether or not it will interfere with scalp condition. i would say that even though it works okay, i still like the hair oil better. i need more of hair conditioner spray to get the same result as the hair oil.

the conditioner when being transfered to clear spray bottle

i think it's a good hair conditioner, but considering that i might get the same result when i use hair oil with less amount, it's more economical to buy hair oil. sometimes when i don't apply more after it's half dried, i can still see frizzy hair and dry ends. but if i remember to do it, my hair will be okay. and one time, my hair is looking super glossy and super soft and not frizzy at all when i spray a lot of it into my damp hair and apply some more after it's half dried then sleep on my back. somehow the pressure of the pillow help unfrizz my hair. if you're looking for no fuss hair conditioner and don't have problem with scented product, then you should try it. if i remember correctly, it's not that expensive. but since it's imported product, it's not easy to get. if you have access to it, you should try it. as for me, i think i like hair oil better, but i will switch to this one if i can't find hair oil.

if you read my other post, you'd find out that i'm trying to finish my stash, especially these eye mask. i've tried one in yuzu and i like the experience, so i decided to try other scent to find out which one is my favorite before buying a box of my favorite scent. i bought a box of mix scented eye mask, and it has 4 scents. i've tried yuzu and now i'm trying chamomile.

this is the description from their singapore website: developed with japan's unique and innovative steam heat technology, meg rhythm steam eye mask is a self-warming steam eye mask which produces comfortable steam heat. the abundance of comfortable 40°C steam heat produced gently envelopes your eyes to relieve and relax strained eyes and eases away tensions to soothe your stressful moods.
relieve eye strain and work stress! long working hours and a heavy workload can leave you with strained eyes and feeling stressed out. indulge in a well-deserved relaxation after a hard day's of work!
3 comfort features of meg rhythm steam eye mask: abundance of warm steam, warms up quickly, comfortable feeling lasts 2x longer.

the packaging: since i bought the mix box one, it comes in a big black box with the the same design as the individual scented ones, but this time there's a big text that probably said that there are 4 scents in a box (the text is in japanese). there's also the picture of all 4 scents in tiny boxes. at the sides you can see some pictorial description about the usage suggestion and a bunch of other description in japanese. inside you can find individual packaging, 5 from each scents, so there will be total 20 sachets. for chamomile, you can see a banner with picture of chamomile at the top of the sachet. the other part is totally the same for all 4.

the chamomile packaging

the scent: since chamomile is a common ingredient in tea, no wonder it smells like tea, chamomile tea. so it's very relaxing, compared to yuzu that's more refreshing.

the product: after ripping off the sachet, you can find a soft cotton eye mask. you need to rip the perforated line at the back so you can separate the ear holes. i don't know what it is made of, but the material for the earloop is really soft. the mask itself has purple quilt pattern at front and from the back you can see the circular heating pad. the mask starts to heat up immediately after you open it and it will reach its highest temperature in about 5 minutes. it will stay hot for about 20 minute-ish (it's hard to remember the time when you have to close your eyes and do nothing for the whole time). then it will start cooling down. the ear loop is quite loose so sometimes i feel i can feel the heat better if i push the nose part down. again, it's dead on similar to the yuzu one.

the eye mask inside is the same as the other one

the result: it's definitely soothing for aching eyes, but i don't see any noticeable effect. at that time i don't have swollen eyes or anything, so it's just something that you can feel, not noticeable. but the heat combines with the relaxing chamomile scent is very relaxing, really suitable to end your tiring day.

i have to say that i like the sensation that these eye masks give. the heat to soothe the eyes and added fragrance to give maximal relaxation effect seems work well to end a hard day. if i have to say, i like the chamomile better than the yuzu. it's more subtle than the yuzu one. but it's also a bit weird since i always thinking that i have a cup of tea in front of my nose because of the chamomile scent. if you face screen all day and you feel that your eyes are tired, this is a good way to soothe your eyes and do a relaxation for a bit. the price is quite affordable as well. two down, two more to go. do you have any favorite? let me know in the comment below.

i didn't plan to stroll around basha market but since the kids were playing at kidzoona, i thought why not? so i strolled around and decided to drop by at rosé all day booth. i was interested in their face kit, so i wanted to make sure that i like all the color in the face kit. i was planning to bring it along during holiday since it would be practical to use. i didn't have any face palette that has bronzer, blush and highlighter in one piece, so it will be useful for travelling.

if you've read my other post, you might have known that i went to singapore shortly and i bought some stuff in guardian. apparently there's a promo going on so i got a pouch of freebies. everything in sample size, but most of them i haven't tried yet so i'm excited about it. i've tried the antipodes serum and i was away for a week during Raya holiday, so it's a good thing to take out the cetaphil cleanser which comes in sample size. i thought i have tried the gentle version but i can't be sure since it's been a long time since then. so let's see about this one.

this is the description from guardian's singapore website: effective cleansing for oily skin, combination or blemished skin. removes oil, dirt, skin debris and makeup. reduces sebum level by up to 60% without clogging pores. can be used in conjunction with acne medication.

the packaging: the packaging is really similar to the original size bottle. it comes in white plastic bottle with the usual cetaphil shape but with blue plastic screw cap. i think the original size comes with pump. there's a label at front that indicates the product name and "face" text along with a face picture to indicate that it's meant for face only. there's ingredients list at the back. and surprisingly, the text size is quite decent even though it's a travel size.

the bottle

the scent: i think it's scentless but sometimes i think it has subtle medicated/baby powder scent. but it has no added fragrance in the ingredients list which is good for sensitive skin.

the back of the bottle

the product: it's a clear gel-like cleanser that's non foaming. it doesn't foam at all. which is good for sensitive skin. but i try to make it foam a bit before using my foreo, but it's not working. since it's not foaming, the cleanser feels tight when i use my foreo on my face. so it's better to use with bare hands. it comes in 30 ml size which lasts me for about a month once daily use. i only use this in the morning and use another cleanser with my foreo.

the opening

the result: as second cleanser, it works okay. it really feels gentle and not stripping dry at all. i do think it also help with the sebum since my face is okay even though it's super hot in singapore.

it's an okay face cleanser. it's really good for someone who wants fragrance free skincare and has sensitive skin. i do like it as travel size item, but i don't think i would purchase the full size one since it bothers me having to use separate cleanser in the morning and at night. but if you have sensitive skin and currently looking for a fragrance free cleanser, then you should try it. i think it's still considered affordable because they come in big size. and if you're afraid that it might be too drying for your dry skin, then you can try the gentle version.

okay, before we start this review, let me apologize for not being a good beauty blogger. i usually take picture right after i buy the product and right before using it. but last two months have been up and down for me. i've been busy with the kids graduation events, all that practices and stuff. then after that we went to singapore for a long holiday, and afterward, the kids took turn getting sick and i had no helpers aside from my nanny for two weeks, while hubby was already get back to work. and i completely forgot that i haven't take any picture of this sunscreen and i had used it up while on vacation and i threw the bottle away while cleaning up! oh well, i hope you guys forgive me... now let's move on to the review.

this is the description from their website: the power of oriental herbal extracts, for skin with a snow-like smooth translucency. a gel-type everyday sunscreen with a refreshing texture. washes off easily without special cleansing products. compound beauty formula: coix seed extract, loquat leaf extract, licorice leaf extract and glycerin.
little trivia: i just found out that there are two brand name, sekkisei and sekkisui. the one that's more pricey, considered high-end in japan, is sekkisei (with E). but the other one, sekkisui (with U) is a sister brand that's more affordable since it's made exclusively to be sold at 7-eleven. no wonder i only found kose products in 7-eleven!

the packaging: it comes in plastic pouch. at the back there's a description in japanese, but they put another sticker label on top of that and it has english description as well as ingredients list. the sunscreen comes in blue plastic squeeze tube with white plastic screw cap. it comes in just 50 g, pretty small for sunscreen. it doesn't have the usual spout to dispense the product.

the scent: straight after opening the tube, it would smell like alcohol. but it diminishes after being used regularly.

the original packaging

the product: the sunscreen is a white gel-cream that's slightly runny. perhaps almost similar to biore uv gel. it's easy to spread around but it takes a minute or two to be absorbed.

the result: after being absorbed, it will give you a white cast but after awhile it will subsidies. it's not absorbed as fast as biore but a bit faster than skin aqua essence. when i said it smells like alcohol, it's no wonder because alcohol is second in the ingredients list, but luckily it doesn't break me out. but if you're concern about the alcohol in the ingredients, then you should skip it. it does leave semi-matte finish, but if you're super oily you might not like it as it's really hydrating.

i have to say 50 ml feels like nothing! it's gone within one month (if not under.. i'm not counting anyway). it would be fine if you have dry skin, as this one is really hydrating. but if you have super oily skin or living in a hot humid weather, then you might not like it when it's super hot. i tried this when the weather is hot, but my kids were already halfway to holidays so they're not going to school full time, so i was only out in the morning. anyway, i still prefer my biore sunscreen, and perhaps the skin aqua if i'm running out of any japanese sunscreen as it's available in singapore. this one is considered affordable and you could only pick this up in 7-eleven. have you find a good biore substitute ever since they're changing the formula? let me know in the comments.

i was running low on my powder stash (that's before i went to singapore and bought all essence powders) so the body shop birthday discount is a right time to buy something new. apparently, there's also a discount for makeup. so i had to pay separately for makeup items. i tried this matte clay powder since the lightest shade seems okay for me (the previous powder foundation even the lightest shade is still a shade darker for me). so let's see whether it's a match or not.

this is the description from their website: smooth over imperfections and achieve high coverage with our new breathable matte clay powder available in 6 different shades. enriched with community trade tea tree oil, this powder provides a high coverage matte finish for a clearer looking complexion. wear it alone or on top of foundation for a flawless and even finish.
full coverage, matte finish. 100% vegan. skin appears more even, oil absorbing properties. ideal for any skin type, ultra lightweight. breathable all day coverage. suitable for sensitive skin.

the compact case

the packaging: it doesn't come in any box, it's just the powder pan. it comes in black plastic compact case with transparent plastic window at front so you can see the powder pan from the outside. there's a label at the back indicates the shade number and name. there's two sticker that secured the pan, one on the opening clasp and unfortunately, the other one on the side is the one that's got the expired date on. so if you rip the sticker off, you can no longer see the expiry date anymore.

label at the bottom

the scent: this one is definitely scentless.

if you can see, there's a sticker mark that has the expiry date on

the product: the powder pan is really plain, no pattern whatsoever. i have the 101 peruvian lily the lightest shade and it looks like okay for me. not as light as the canmake one, but not too dark either. it's finely milled but sometimes i think the canmake one has softer and tinier particles.

the powder pan

the result: this definitely gives matte finish and helps keeping my sebum at bay. it's lightweight, more lightweight compared to canmake. i don't know about breathable all day coverage, but i don't think it has all day coverage. i don't use makeup that long anyway to check the claim. but i don't agree about full coverage claim. i think canmake is more high coverage than this one. but on the plus side, it's not as cakey as canmake one.

on my hand

for now, i'm quite okay with this powder. it gives me the help with sebum, although these days are not as hot and humid as it's used to be. so perhaps it might not be enough for hotter days. and if you're looking for high coverage powder, i think canmake powder is more high coverage than this one. but it might get cakey if you use slightly too much, while this one is safer. so far it doesn't break me out, so probably it would work even if you're having a sensitive skin. i do hope that it has transparent option as it doesn't have so many shades to begin with. if you're paler than me, then definitely the powder will be too dark for you. and if you're super dark, i don't think there's a shade for you. and for the price, although it's not super affordable, it's still acceptable. i'm glad there's a body shop face product that works for me. do you have any favorite face powder? let me know in the comment below.

i remembered looking at foreo ads years ago, when i haven't got any children. i thought i would save my money and bought me that device since i didn't like clarisonic despite it being more popular at that time. i remembered i was sold because foreo got antibacteria silicone bristle that you don't need to replace while clarisonic head needs to be replaced every 6 months or so. which means more money. fast forward, i had 3 kids and no job, and i compeletely forgot about foreo until i saw some beauty instagrammer promoting foreo again. apparently foreo is now available in sephora indonesia so there are several beauty instagrammer chosen to promote it on their instagram. and then there's stash challenge. there's an entry about beauty gadget and some people has and love their foreo. i became more obsessed in getting one. i read more about it and i was intrigued. i want to try the luna 2 because of the anti aging side, but it's super pricey. i thought perhaps i should get the luna go because it's the mini version of luna 2. but people love luna mini as they said the anti aging feature is no use, so i was torn. i asked my hubby's opinion and he stated that the original product is the best one. obviously they made the mini version so it's more affordable but minus the anti aging. luna go is the same but in much smaller size. he said it would be troublesome to use that tiny device in slippery condition. i was annoyed because my saving will be all gone to buy that. and luna 2 has 4 types according to the user skin condition, normal, oily, combination and sensitive skin. i used to be combination but now toward normal, and the normal one comes in pink while the combination is blue. so i'm torn about that too. then he told me to check each sephora brand in my town to find out which one got the ready stock. turned out there's a normal version available at sephora GM so he drove me there and bought it for me! he told me that it was christmas, valentine and my birthday present all in one, hahaha... oh well, i'm not complaining. so, obviously i've tried and used it for more than enough to gather this review, so let's see...

this is the description from their website: facial spa massager for cleansing and anti wrinkle result. the revolutionary luna 2 delivers enhanced T-sonic facial cleansing and anti-wrinkle system designed to minimize the appearance of blemishes while effectively addressing concerns related to aging skin. luna 2 is now available in four varieties, so you can select the one that is tailored to your skin type.
indulge in a gentle 2-minute daily skin care routine and uncover a more luminous, refined and youthful look. luna 2 goes beyond standard facial cleansing by delivering skincare results that you-and everyone else- will notice.
luna 2 gently exfoliates dead skin cells, unclogs pores and removes up to 99,5% dirt and oil that can contribute to adult-onset acne breakout. advanced anti-aging massage. its reverse side uses lower-frequency pulsations to massage the face, visibly reducing fine lines around the eyes and mouth, and leaving the skin looking firm and lifted. the anti-wrinkle mode of the luna 2 also improves the absorption of your favorite skincare products.
unprecedented cleansing efficacy: 8000 T-sonic (transdermal sonic) pulsations per minute at 2x the power. delivers the deepest cleansing possible while staying gentle on your skin.
optimized new design: 50% bigger head for more efficient cleansing and facial massaging. longer touchpoints extend reach and enhance softness. plush silicone body for greater comfort and performance.
extra gentle & hygienic: even softer touchpoints are extremely gentle on the skin. ultra-hygienic silicone is nonporous to resist bacteria buildup. 35x more hygienic than standard nylon cleansing brushes.
turn back the clock: lower-frequency pulsations massage wrinkle-prone areas. smoothes and firms the appearance of the skin.
a skincare investment: no replacement parts needed. 2-year limited warranty. 10-year quality guarantee.
designed around your life: 100% waterproof to use in bath or shower. 12 customizable intensities for tailor-made skincare. 450 uses per full charge.

the packaging: it comes in a white box. okay, i have to make a comment about the sealing because they only put the seal sticker on one side. i could slid my fingers inside and grab the device without breaking the seal. so yeah.. if you're worried that someone might use it before you, then you should check whether the sealing is secure or not. inside there's a slider that place the device, the charging cable, a soft pouch and a little leaflet.

the product: the instruction says to charge your device before first use, and it will only take about an hour to do so. before buying this device, i've read people commenting on an instagramer's post about foreo and someone made a comment that she left the device overnight and it ruined the battery. so clearly don't overcharge it. one charge should last for about 5-6 months depend on how often you use the device. the device itself is made of silicone. since mine is the normal skin one, it's pink! (like i've said, blue for combination, green for oily, and purple for sensitive skin). it has quite weird shape, which people often refer as egg-shaped, but it's slightly oval on top and flat bottom. it's flat on one side and curvy on the other side. the flat side has silicone bristles which has different pattern according to the type and near the bottom there's the on/off button as well as the + and - button. for normal skin type, it has small bristles almost all of them and only a slightly bigger bristles near the pointy edge. (for combination skin, it has three sizes of bristles and the biggest bristles has slightly wider area. for sensitive skin, all of the bristles are small and super soft. for oily skin, the biggest size has rectangular-shaped bristles all over). the curvy side has semi-angular patterned-ridges that acts as massager. then near the bottom there's a charging hole which is waterproof. and at the bottom, there's a light that indicated the battery. it will be blue to show you that it's still going strong when you use it, and it will turn yellow to indicate that you need to recharge it.

the box

how to use: for cleansing, you have to wet your face with water and also wet the cleansing surface. then you can put the cleansing soap on the cleansing surface or put it all over your face and massage it a bit before going in with the device. i'd like to use cleansing foam (as i don't need to foam it again beforehand) straight on the device and put it on my forehead, cheeks, chin and nose and then turn the device on. the device then will start the cleansing period which lasts for 2 minutes, in 30 seconds-interval each. you're supposed to clean an area within 30 seconds in circular motion, and then the device will vibrate once to indicate that you should move to other area and after the whole 2 minutes, it will vibrate 3 times to indicate that the cleansing session is finished. you should push the power button again to put it on standby. now, it will automatically turn off if you leave it in stand-by mode for more than 3 minutes. but if you push the button once again, you would go into the anti-aging mode. the idea is you put your skincare stuff then use this mode to massage your face, especially that wrinkle-prone area. the massage mode lasts for 1 minutes, 15 seconds each. so the suggested area to massage is between your eyebrows, your crow-feet area, and your smile lines area. the website doesn't clearly stated how you should massage your face. the instructional video on their youtube channel only shows to put it on one place for the whole 15 seconds, but i've seen people move it around like any other massager. clearly there's no exact way to use the anti-aging mode. and just like the cleansing mode, it will vibrate once every 15 seconds and vibrate 3 times at the end of the mode. you need to push the button once more to turn it off. you should clean it afterward with a bit of cleansing soap (i use my face wash) and water and pat it dry with towel. you can adjust the strength of the pulsation. for the cleansing mode, once you've found the right setting, it'll continue at that power setting next time you're using it. but for the anti-aging mode, it will always start on strongest power.

the device and the travelling pouch

the result: i've used this for almost 6 months (i was away at 5 months mark and i was afraid that it might loss its power while i was away so i charged it before we went to singapore because we're away for a week) so now it's still in full power. i use it almost every day. at first, i read people's concern about over exfoliation when it's being used daily, but since it's very gentle, i notice i don't have any problems using it daily. but sometimes i skip if i don't use heavy makeup. and i really like the result. the first time using it, i could see my skin is brighter and smoother and softer. i'm quite surprised seeing the result. even my husband (which i forced him to try it) really like the result (i know we're not supposed to share the device, but he bought it for me and i always clean it afterward, so luckily no bacteria exchange here). that's why i bring it along with me during my holiday. some people mention that it helps with blackheads, but i don't have much blackheads anymore, so i can't say for sure. i wanted to try it on my husband, but he's so hard to be pushed to use it regularly, so i can't comment on that. and now the anti-aging mode. i've tried it on and off, and honestly, i can't see the difference. but i will keep using it to massage my face regularly since i don't see any wrinkle yet, so it might be working.

the anti-aging ridges behind and the charging hole

clearly i love this device. so, if you have skin concern and you want to try the anti-aging mode, you should buy luna 2. but if you don't care about skin types and just want the cleansing mode, then you should try luna mini. if you're on the go and you have bony face, you might like luna go or luna play plus (the one that need battery). my only con about this device is i have bent nose, and it's a bit hard to use on my nose since it's so big. but my husband has short and "cauliflower" nose and it works okay for him. it's easy to clean area around his nose with the device. so if you have boney feature, maybe smaller size might work for me. on the website, there's a luna fofo which you can connect with your phone, but it's not available here in indonesia, so for indonesian, you can only choose luna 2, luna mini 2, luna play, luna play plus and luna go. again, choose wisely according to your budget. as for me, this is a good investment for my skincare and i super love it. but i'm curious, are you a clarisonic person or foreo person? let me know in the comment...