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Thursday, May 9, 2013

SINGAPORE PACKAGE REVIEW >> The Faceshop Mini Pet Hand Cream + Collagen Mask. Enjoy! : D

Hi all beautiful ladies around the world
Welcome to 
"The Beauty & Pocket" !
If this is your first time visitting my blog,
let me have small introduction here : D


First thing first,
i wanna say sorry because cannot make any review post for a while
Really busy with all those laboratories program (+their tasks),
tennis and science competitions,
and mid term exam >__<


So, finally i got  a short time holiday
Not a real holiday to be honest,
because i'm preparing the National Debat Competition for next week
It's a "next step" competition,
because my team won 1st place at my university debat competition some months ago
Hope can win it this time too
*please pray for me (˘ʃƪ˘)



Okay, let's now heading to our main topic
Today i'm gonna review beauty products that i got from Elgena, my friend from Singapore
I got this because i won her last giveaway
*Go check her page (click her name, i already link it)
especially if you live in Singapore
because she shares many wonderful things
from beauty, foods, and giveaways too ^__^


PHOTOSHOOTS!



The package came through Singapore-Indonesian post,
in that brown paper .
On the backside, 
you can guess from the green paper 
that it contains  "hand cream x2", right?
but it actually contain additional things 
 ; D





Here are the beauty products that i got
  The Package contains :
*The Faceshop Mini Pet Hand Cream #Baby and #Floral
* The Faceshop Collagen Essential Mask Sheet
* 2 Hello Kity straps

I actually surprised when received all of them,
since Elgena suppose to only send me 1 hand cream
Thank you so much dear for those lovely gifts
XOXO





Let's start talking about the Mini Pet Hand Cream, ladies : D

The Faceshop Mini Pet Hand Cream #01. Baby Powder




The first thing i screamed when saw this was
" CUTE !!! O(≧▽≦)o♪ " lol
 The Pet cap is really cute,
if it were real, it will be my pleasure to adopt you as my pet kid!
Love it so much <3 <3

It comes in soft blue colour jar made from plastic
 in 30 ml size
At the bottom, there is paper about its description
It's 2 layers paper that attach together
We need to flip it to see another information

I love this "flip system" paper
because i think it's more clean and convenience,
not needed so much space : D
I don't understand what's written in the top part because it's in hangul (korean language),
but the bottom part tell us about its ingredients








We need to twist the cap to open it
Inside the jar,
 we will meet this white cream, 
with baby powder scent that soft and lovely <3
It has a little bit thick texture,
but don't worry since it absorbs really fast and doesn't leave sticky or oily feeling
That's why i love this
My country is really hot, 
so if it leave those feeling it would be bother me and make me annoyed
But since it's not,
it pass the test and now always accompany me everywhere
‎yay! ​(´▿`ʃƪ)




I use this almost 2 weeks until now,
and i'm happy to tell you that my hand right now is not as rough as before
My hand before cannot consider as a girl hand because it really rough and dry
*sob sob T_T
I  love to see the result because i honestly think,
hand is the first impression too if we meet new people
because we introduce our self with hand right ?
so this cute baby really safe me
Consider i just use it about 2 weeks and it gives me great result,
i'm really looking forward to see how far it can goes to make my hands smoother
 : D



What i love :
* Lovely Baby Powder Scent
* Convenience size  >> so i can bring it up in my cosmetic pouch 
* Absorb fast
* No oily / sticky feeling
* Great result




What i don't like :
*Packaging that comes in jar
It will be more convenience if it comes in tube,
so no need to check if my hand is clean or not before pick some



* Recommended?:
Yes! 
especially if you live in tropical country that have hot weather like me
or just simply don't like anything oily and sticky : D






Now, Let's continue with the second princess 
(this one is my favourite!  (´▿`ʃƪ) )

The Faceshop Mini Pet Hand Cream #03. White Floral

 The packaging is same with the Baby one,
but this has red colour, and different pet
BOTH ARE REALLY CUTE *omoo
Cannot choose which one is cuter
Wanna be my pets kids? O(≧▽≦)o♪
haha





It also has "flipped-paper" system to inform description of this product,
and it has white cream inside too
It also absorb fast, but it has more lovely scent in my opinion
White floral Scent is like floral fragrance that lovely and super feminim
 I also love the baby one, but love this scent more <3 <3
I still don't use this,
(just tried 1 time to make this review),
but since it's actually same with the baby one with just different smell,
bet this will work great too
I'll use this after finish my baby : D





The third thing i got from Elgena is

The Faceshop Collagen Essential Mask



Comes in this simple white plastic packaging,
this is contain 1 mask sheet for 1 time usage : D
Behind is how to use it and  the ingredients



What The Faceshop says about this product,
 plus the ingredients

It has almost no scent - i cannot smell anything
Tried to use this for half hour,
and i do feel that my face become more fresh, clean and moisturize 
after wearing this mask
But sadly it's break out my skin
i got one or two little pimples the next day >__<



Which is make me confuse is that eventhough it's moisturize my skin,
it didn't really give me amazing result
My skin didn't look shiny and bright after use this,
so i thought that it's not really deep penetrated my skin
That's why i shocked when got that 2 little pimples lol
But it just mean that this mask doesn't suit me
Ow yeah, my skin is combination type with oily only at T-zone
If you have different skin type, 
it maybe will suit you well
Any of you ever tried this?
Share your experience if yes : D




I'm not a huge fan of msheet masks like this to be honest,
because the mask size usually doesn't fit out with my face,
it's really not convenience to must try hard fit the mask in the place where it should be
Got the same experience not only with this mask, 
but also another sheet masks, dunno why
if not too small, will be too large
lol XD
But my fav sheet mask if i must pick is the ETUDE HOUSE sheet masks,
because it really deep penetrate my skin,
gives me dazzling skin result,
but doesn't break out my skin : D



Another thing why i prefer another type of masks,
is because the other type can be used more than 1 times, 
so more saving up
i can save the money to buy another products haha




Last but not least, i got

2 cute Hello Kitty  straps 

They made from rubber, and really CUTE! XOXO
I didn't tell Elgena that i love Hello Kitty
how could see know that and send me this ?
haha
I'm not collecting any HK products anymore,
but when i was child,
i collected many many HK things from dolls, until school equipments
All must in HK
Because i think it's really cute and fancy
I stop collecting right now, but doesn't mean i stop love HK
So, those cute princess really reminds me of my cute collections
: D





So ladies,
that's all for today review,
leave your comment below,
i'll really appreciate them all, and will try to reply you all ^__^




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The next review after this post will be my 
Wet n Wild package
contain Eyeshadow Trio and Megaslick Lipgloss
So, stay tunned ladies,
i'll be back soon 
* muach muach
until the next post
xoxo




With Love,
Stella Meryl
Indonesian Beauty Blogger







Thursday, April 4, 2013

PAC Martha Tilaar - My Indonesian Brand Soulmate. LET 'S FALLING IN LOVE TOGETHER ! :D

Hello my beloved readers,
Welcome back to my blog
" The Beauty & Pocket " !
If by any chance this is your first time visit my blog, kindly visit here 
to know more about me and my blog ^__^



So, you can guess from the title of this post
 that tonight i'm gonna talking about my favourite

 Indonesian Brand

named

PAC

 (Professional Artist Cosmetic Martha Tilaar)

 

 PS : I'm really excited right now since my talk this time about a local brand from my own country
Support for local brand!  \(´▽`)/



Before i start my review,
Let me tell you about PAC 
Since i realize that my readers not only from Indonesia,
i think it's important as a start , so you will understand the story behind this brand 
Why i falling in love with this local brand so much,
among so many cosmetic brands that available in market ^__^




PAC 

(Professional Artist Cosmetics Martha Tilaar)

website : www.pacbeauty.com
is a brand launched by Martha Tilaar group,
that has very long and amazing history in make up subject
( Martha Tilaar is Top rank in Indonesian make up brand )
PAC brand  had specially created and launched at 1997 , 
and at the first time has intention to provide make up products
for professional make up artist.
(from this fact, you can start guessing how the quality is, don't you? : D)



To fulfil its intention, 
this brand provides wide range of high quality make up products
from basic make up like foundation, until colourful eyeshadow.
From natural colours like beige and chocolate, until bold colours like purple and dark blue,
PAC provides all of them for us!
 The most important things is they're all high quality and water resistant
Just all we need available is their makeup products
What is your style?
Go now for feminine, sexy, until boyish looks with PAC
This brand will fulfil all your wish for every stunning looks! : D



moreover, PAC also concerns and realize the importance to provide beauty knowledge for society
through their Below The Line Activities, 
like Grand Seminar, Exhibition, Grand Demo,  Sponsorship, and many other great events.
(Unfortunately i not yet have chance to join their seminar or beauty class,
since still none of them held in my city T__T )



PAC also become Indonesia local brand that already go International 
through  International beauty events like Hong Kong Fashion Week , Islamic Fashion Festival in Dubai, Malaysia, Indonesia, 
and if you love theater, you must be also know that PAC join in  
"I La Galigo" international theater that
played in 8 big cities around the world ! : D
I'm so proud of it as Indonesian citizen TRIPLE WOW and STANDING APPLAUSE PAC!! : D
  



The other theater that PAC has join as official make up was Sampek Engtay Theater Koma,
 that held 13-23 March 2013 ago, 
placed at Gedung Kesenian (Art Building) Jakarta, Pasar Baru, Indonesia





find photos from this show more at:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151531721711815.1073741832.70355776814&type=3



PAC also colaborated with many famous Indonesian designer like Didiet Maulana for Ikat Indonesia, Mel Ahyar, Barli Asmara, and Cynthia Tan. 
 So in other word, PAC include in many things about beauty  ^__^



Together with this brand's ambassador,
they show us the excitement and joy in makeup.
You will find your "true self" and develop your inner and outer beauty through PAC
PAC ambassador right now is Monday Michiru, the Diva of Jazz : D


PAC, 
i can say, is very great brands that you must try as make up user or lovers
And if you already try it, 
i can guarantee that you also feel find your "soulmate" just like me.
(i'm still new PAC user, but falling in love since first time i tried their products : D )
If i must compare PAC with other make up brand ,
this brand stand at the same level as MAC
even though it is more affordable, even for my student's pocket #wink ;)



Now, after you understand what inside my heart,
let's move to my favourite product from PAC, shall we?
That made me fall in love with it ; D



For me,  it's not about its foundation or pact, that i cannot live without it
it's all about
 

" PAC Powder Eye Shadow "


I really love this,
this is  SUPERRRR GOOD ! : D



What PAC say about this product :

Am i agree with that?
YES!
This really makes make eyes glowing  \(´▽`)/
Check more my review photos to see it by your self
it's also cruelty free, no animal testing
i'm not include in any program, but i realize that we as human with more power must protect them
since they cannot stand and fight for them self right ?
so using cruelty free products really make me kinda happy
since at least i can give my little support ^__^




Why do i think this is very very essential
----must have item in our make up bag ---- ?
Because, the key point to create brilliant looks is all in the eyes area,
we can move from Sexy, Casual, to Glamourous look with just changing the look in the eyes
Play with the colours of our eyeshadows,
Mix and match them to give more definition,
until playing with the shape of our eyeliner.
All  the best make up key point just about eyes
And this powder eyeshadow is just really good to make many looks
VERY PIGMENTED,
LONG LASTING
WATER RESISTANT
SMUDGE PROOF
What else that you want ?
try it and you will realize it your self   : D




My favourite one is the colour no. 10 
PAC doesn't describe what colour is it,
so let me named it
( i appreciate it so much, wanna give this little award by named it (´▿`ʃƪ) hihi )
I give this princess name,,


" Aphrodite from Bali "
 



That name inspired by the turquoise colour it has,
that remind me of the colour of sea water that i met when visited Bali
The blue colour that cool, sexy, and mysterious at same time
Why Bali ?
cause the chess design packaging, remind me of Bali
and also it's Indonesia local product,
so i choose this beautiful tropical island that really popular in the world
(maybe you - my readers- even already visit it ,
any of you ?
tell me your experience if you have ^o^ )


 note : the photos are not mine, it's from google.
btw, snorkling is so fun, 
i tried it 3 years ago when went to Bali as farewel party from my senior high school, 
the view was very good, similar like this picture. 
You must try it if you plan to go to Bali, put this in your what-to-do list ! :D
( and don't forget to bring your waterproof camera or you will be dissapointed later like me >.<)


Okay back to the name *forgive me oot hahaha
While for the Aphrodite name,
i choose it since it's symbol of beauty
This cute baby worthed to get that name darling
it can works like magic to give me stunning look
with just this cute one, or combine it with other eyeshadow



Here is the ingredients
The last line in english : contain Oxybenzone 
what is that
 - since PAC give special last line for it -?


I'm kinda curious so i do some research
and this is the information from wikipedia that i got :
Oxybenzone (trade names Eusolex 4360, Escalol 567, KAHSCREEN BZ-3) is an organic compound used in sunscreens
It forms colorless crystals that are readily soluble in most organic solvents.
It is used as an ingredient in sunscreen and other cosmetics because it absorbs UVB and short-wave UVA (ultraviolet) rays.
Oxybenzone was one of the first compounds incorporated into sunscreen formulations to offer enhanced UVA protection.


It's actually a very cool ingredients! WOW !!
( i also notice it just now, while making this post )
more UVA UVB protection means more barrier that protect our skin
love this ingredient so much, 
making me more love this powder eyeshadow #HUGPAC




Now, let's head to the packaging itself  : D

PHOTO SHOOTS !

The packaging come in jar made from plastic
it's not thin and cheap look alike plastic,
but  hard and thick jar that guarantee can protect the inside
You need to twist the cap to open it



Inside, there are plastic barrier which has 3 pores (place for the powder to come out)
that sealed with plastic
it's guarantee us the product's integrity - love this detail,
and for the pores it help us not to take too many
since we really only need a little





After the packaging,
let's now head to the main point about this "Aphrodite",
the colour & ability : D


Swatch at my hand



As you can see,
this "Aphrodite "  has very georgeous turquoise colour
and it's VERY PIGMENTED
I only brush it 1 time and in very little amount to make that swatch
The real colour is like the photo without flash
but it has shimmer like how it looks when i shooted it with flash




Another good thing about this powder eyeshadow are like what i said before
WATER RESISTANT, SMUDGEPROOF, LONG LASTING
If you're my regular readers,
you must be know how busy i am that i usually outside until evening
And i happy to tell you that although i sweat a lot 
(since my city is really really hot especially nowadays >__<)
my eye make up still in very good condition,
just no big difference with when i leave home in the morning \(´▽`)/
How crazy is that?
Yes, i do use base first before apply
but eventhough i use base first, 
any other eyeshadow that i use never has this amazing performance ever
 So, this powder eyeshadow basically  has really good ability





Inside the packaging,
there is a paper that include product description
like this





What written on the paper

The description written in Indonesia language,
but you can see that it explain about how to use their make up products
include eye shadow, eye liner, mascara, lipstick/lip colour, etc.
let me translate the eyeshadow , eyeliner, and mascara parts for you
since we're talking about eye makeup right now ; D


*Eye Shadow
Apply on your eyelid and blend with brush.
Mix 2 or 3 colours, and use the light colour as highlight


*Eye liner
Apply at the edge of your top and bottom eyelid,
where your eyelashes naturally take place


*Mascara
Apply at top and bottom eyelashes.
To prevent any clump, apply it with zig-zag movement



So, that paper basically explain basic tips to use your PAC beauty products
It's a nice detail from PAC i think
since for someone that really beginner,
it will be really useful tips ^o^




What i like :
*PIGMENTED >> it's critical point i think to say a good eyeshadow or not
* Water resistant >> very needed, especially if you live in tropical country like me
* Smudgeproof
* Long Lasting
* Oxybenzone contain 
* Cool design and hygienic packaging >> love the plastic barrier and seal detail
* The description paper inside the packaging
(since i love details, i appreciate this so much  ; ) )




What i don't like :
*a little bit pricey for my student pocket
(about 80.000 rupiah / US $8 for a pack
but actually it still worthed cause it will last forever to finished 
since only need very little amount everytime,
and no touch up)




Ratings :
*Overall : 9/10
*Colour and pigmentation : 10/10
(If you want to see any other colour, visit the website i write before )
* Packaging : 10/10
(best suitable packaging for powder)
* Recommended to buy?
YES! This product has all what we need from an eyeshadow




"MAKE UP OF THE DAY"

(although i'm joining  this competition as beauty blogger,
i really want to share the look and some makeup tips - based on my experience)


Sorry i don't notice my fake eyelash a little bit not stick at the tip . notice after want to make this post, and i don't have any other photo that show the colour on my eyelid >__<










 1. PIXY Colors of delight Eyeshadow #Sorrel Brown 02 (for pink colour)

2. PAC Powder Eyeshadow in no 10 

3. PIXY Colors of Delight Eyeshadow #Love Pink 01 (for dark purple colour)

4. REVLON Colorstay #560 Serene Serenite(for light beige colour)

5. Angle brush

6. e.l.f. shimmer pencil #black bandit (for eyeliner)

7. ETUDE HOUSE Proof 10 Mascara



 Swatch
 Left to right :
REVLON - PIXY - PAC - PIXY





I also use base for this make up

SARIAYU Gloss Gel from Sentrajava The Colors of ASIA series



It' s a very lovely gel that can be used in 2 ways
* for base / primer to give more moisturizing
* for finishing to give glowing finish
with sweet smell that i really love so much ! welcome to delicious smell world !  \(´▽`)/
will review about this more at another post ^o^ v
pssttt : it's also worthed product to buy
follow and subscribe so you will be notified when i upload new post about this ; D




Next, i wanna share some makeup tips for you
it's basic tips about eye makeup,
so i dedicate it more to new make up user like me
all based on my experience ^___^


1. EYESHADOW

*Use base first  : it's to have long lasting effect
(i love using transparant so there is no effect to the colour of our eyeshadow)

* Brush : using brush will help have smoother result

MUST HAVE ITEM BRUSHES


a.Angle brush
Angle brush will help us make "almond-shape" look
(almond shape is the natural shape of our eyelid ,
if we want to make beautiful look,
we naturally follow the almond line )



b. Blending brush

Use it to blend our eyeshadows if we use more than 1 colours
so, there is no harsh line
Everytime you move from 1 colour to another colour,
clean your brush first with tissue
so your eyeshadow colour with stay still
and not blend all overand become messy



* If you want to mix 2 or 3 colours
the key is to mix
DARK - MEDIUM - LIGHT colour
for 2 colours : combine dark-medium / medium-light
for 3 colours : combine dark-medium-light
(Apply the darker colour at the outer part of eyelid)
If you use that method,
you can have "blend" effect
even the colour actually really different



* in case you confused the colours you pick
will they match or not,
try to swatch them first side by side on your hand
so you will not hurt your eyelid because need erase it some times
(cause trial and error)
it will help prevent bad mood too in my case : p




2. EYELINER

* if you don't like liquid liner like me, try using cream eyeliner
it has very good ability too, but easier to apply


* in case you're run out of eyeliner and don't have time to buy one
don't be panic,
take your brush, and dip it a little in water
after that, take your eyeshadow that has similar colour with your eyeliner,
and take some of it using the wet brush
it will work like an eyeliner ladies !
the principle is similar like watercolor in painting : D


*COLOUR
If black give you more "sharp eyes" look,
for everyday wear,
try using dark brown one
it will give same effect but with warmer feeling



3. MASCARA

* WATER PROOF
It's very recommended,
 since we don't know what will happen in a day
sweat because of hot water,
crying because of surprise , or anything
we just don't want our mascara fade
and we end up with messy panda eyes >___<


* LONG vs VOLUME
confused which one will you pick,
the one that can lengthen or the one that can give more volume?

if you have short eyelashes like me >> pick LONG one
(because it's most important to make our eyelashes a little bit stand out
if you want VOLUME, must mix it with LONG one
or the result cannot be good and stand out )

if you already have long eyelashes >> pick VOLUME one
( since you're eyelashes actually already stand out, 
you just need more definition )


* COLOUR
Natural look : use black one
Warm ladies look : use dark brown one
Cool ladies look : use blue one
Party look : use gold one
(if you just want a little sparkling, only put at the bottom eyelashes,
but if you want all bling-bling, put both eyelashes)


*HOW to USE
o Top eyelashes : zig-zag movement is the best
o Bottom eyelashes : hold the mascara vertically,
and put it in your eyelashes one by one in vertical movement
(it will give natural result, and prevent clumping
it's easier than use zig-zag movement for bottom eyelashes  )



4. EYEBROW

* Shape your eyebrow
very important,
if you not shape it, the hair that grows in your eyelid will bother you while applying eyeshadow
it makes yor eyeshadow harder to stick to your eyelid
 It also will give you more clear, and good look if your eyebrow is neat


To shape your eyebrow is depend on your preference actually
but for me, since i'm korean maniac,
i love to make my eyebrow as flat as possible like korean ladies
(even though it still hard, since my eyebrow not naturally grow like that )
i love to make it like that since i think it gives cute and smart effect hihi >__<
What about you ?
you can googling to search some references
search actress that has similar eye and face shape like yours
 Don't use actress that has very different eye and face shape as reference
since that factor also give influence in what shape of eyebrow will match you


* COLOUR
Instead of black,
use dark brown one
Since black will usually give "too thick " effect and looks unnatural




So,
that tips about eyebrow is the last thing i wanna share tonight
Hope you enjoy and they become useful tips for you : D
Thanks for visitting and reading
 Have lovely days!
Have Lovely Spring season ( for all of you that are waiting it) !
Annyeonghaseyo !
See you in next post




 Warm Regards,
Stella Meryl
Indonesian Beauty Blogger








Claim : although i make this post for joining PAC Make Up contest, all the content is my honest opinion.So you can trust me, and enjoy reading it ! Thanks darling : D

Thursday, March 7, 2013

GlamGirl, Glam up your day ! :D