SUM 37 SECRET PROGRAMMING ESSENCE

Hi again ^^

Well, I just love samples I think ><"
So I'm gonna review a sample again. Hahaha.. sorry..

I had some terrible breakouts when I had tests. So I decided to go to a skin clinic. I usually go there when I have same problem and my skin always go back to normal.
But this time, I don't know what happened, my skin became too dry and so I decided to try some moisture products (sample size).

So I'm gonna review one of them.

I didn't know this brand though, so I just said yes to the seller when she recommended some brands and let me try.
I used this 1 sample for about 3 times. The texture is watery and again, has nice scent ^^
And... best part is.. IT WORKS !!!
I only use 1 sample, which is only 3 times of usage but the result can be seen after first usage. My skin became very well (moistured again, but now oily again ><").

Love this product and definitely will purchase again if I have same problem.
But in my country, Indonesia, the sample size is cheaper than the full size ones, so I will just buy the sample ones ^^v

THE FACE SHOP - CHIA SEED SEBUM CONTROL MOISTURE CREAM

Hello ^^

Today I'm gonna review one of sample product I got when I purchased some cosmetics ^^
It is Chia Seed Sebum Control Moisture Cream from The Face Shop.

Actually, I love the watery texture. It absorbed quickly to my skin and make it fresh. And it has nice scent ^^ (sweet fresh scent)
I tried it with high expectations after I saw some good reviews about it.
But it didn't work well on my oily skin. Maybe my skin is too oily, so it won't work well ><"
After only 2 hours, my face started to get oily again.

Well, I just wanna say, before buying the full size, JUST BUY THE SAMPLE FIRST !!!
It is very important so you won't waste your money if the product doesn't work well on your skin.

Thanks ^^

MY WISHLIST OF SKIN PRODUCTS

OMG..
I know this will be a long long post. But don't worry, I'll just summarize it ><"

1. EH Wonderpore Clay Clear Mask

 many reviews say this is good for acne prone skin

2. L'occitane Angelica Ultra Matte Fluid

this product can be used as moisturizer and leave matte finish (so many reviews say this one is good moisturizer)

OK now you know, I'm a fan of L'occitane products since my first two products (hand cream and pure shea butter balm). I'm so in love with L'occitane XD please open a store in Semarang T.T
I need you..

3. MAC Studio Finish Concealer or LAURA MERCIER Secret Camouflage

                      

 

I still can't decide between those two, but some says Laura Mercier Concealer is better so maybe I'll try it first :)

ETUDE HOUSE AC CLINIC TRIAL KIT

Hello ^^
I've been very busy lately and maybe that's why so many breakouts start to occur on my face T.T

So last month I tried the Etude House AC Clinic Trial Kit to get rid the breakouts..

So many reviews told me that this is a very good product for your acne and it gives the result in just few days. But you know what, this NEVER works for me :'(

I finished the trial kit and didn't get any better result. My acne is just same, no better and no worse.
So I thank God, I didn't buy the full size products ><" that would be a waste right?

If someone see my entry, please comment and tell me what product should I use for my acne T.T
thanks before..

Actually I have so many products I want to review ( TBS Tea Tree Facial Wash, Sulwhasoo Basic Trial Kit, Herbclinic Restorative Ampoules, SUM 37 Secret Programming Essence, Lioele Triple Solution BB Cream, Etude House Baby Choux Base Berry, Etude House AC Clinic Red Spot Balm and Laneige Base Trial Kit for oily skin)
Yes, I know, so many.. but I'm having tests so I'll do it in holidays, ok?
I'm reminding myself~

THE BODY SHOP ALMOND HAND AND NAIL CREAM

Hello again ^^

Today I'm going to review a new product I bought, which is a great product of The Body Shop.

a picture from the web

I'm not going to tell you the exact info of this product, since I'm sure you can search it in their own website. I'm just going to tell you my own experience using this product.

When I look for hand cream products, I always search the ones with shea butter in it. Why? Because shea butter is good to moisturize and soften your skin. This product contains shea butter in it so I decided to buy it.

Actually I was confused to choose between this product and the other, which contains SPF 15. Then I think again and realize that I don't often go to outdoor so I choose this one.

the one I bought

the back side

It doesn't only moisturize the hand, but also harden the nails so I think this product is a good one to buy, since I love using nail art. Hohoho.. ^^v

It smells like baby powder, which is a good smell in my opinion. Soft yet calming >w<

On my hand

The texture is creamy and rich. You can use a little amount in one time usage. So don't worry about emptying your wallet ^^

Good :

- nice smell

- don't have to use in large amount

- absorbs quickly

- contains shea butter in it

Bad :

- I prefer plastic tube (it's metal tube)

- expensive

I think I prefer the L'occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream (although it's more expensive than this one) because it moisturizes my hands better and quicker. But there is no L'occitane counter in my town, so I guess I just need a friend who is in Jakarta or Surabaya to deliver it to me. >.<"

Okay, this is for today.

Thank you ^^

L'OCCITANE SHEA BUTTER HAND CREAM

Hello again ^^

Back to routinity. Today I wanna share the best hand cream ever, in my opinion, which is a product of L'occitane. It is called Shea Butter Hand Cream..

From the web of L'occitane, it is descripted  "Enriched with 20% Shea Butter, this super-creamy hand cream penetrates quickly to protect, nourish and moisturise hands. Honey, almond extracts and coconut oil are blended with shea butter to create this extremely effective care. The rich texture is rapidly absorbed to leave the hands soft and smooth with no oily traces.
Apply day and night as needed."

Voted BEST HAND CREAM
-Look Fantastic Hair & Beauty Awards 2012

Voted BEST HAND CREAM
- SHE Beauty Awards 2011

Voted BEST HAND CREAM
- 2011 Harper’s Bazaar "Beauty Hot 100 list”

Voted BEST CLASSICAL BEAUTY Product of the year
- UK BEAUTY AWARDS 2010 
 

 

this is a picture from web

I bought it with content 150 ml. We can get it in counter for USD 34 or 340.000 Rupiahs in Indonesian. I bought it in Jakarta, because there is no L'occitane counter in Semarang. *hope will open soon* For such huge content and best quality, I think it's worth it.

 this is how it looks on my table, compared with a Samsung charger

after I put it on my hand

It has creamy texture and sweet aroma. Well actually, I prefer products with no aroma, but I guess this is fine since it moisturizes my hands very well, and absorbs quickly.

after blend it on my hand

Good :

- absorbs quickly

- moisturize my hands very well

Bad :

- well i don't like the aroma

It is very recommended and I will definitely repurchase this !! ^^

UPDATE
it's been 2 weeks since i stopped using this but my hands still feel smooth ^^

ELF STUDIO LIP BALM SPF 15 shade Rose

This is one of lipbalms from ELF.

Actually i was a bit confused when my lips got dry, and my friend told me this lip balm.
It is very cheap, only USD $3 so i kinda doubted it, and that time i got no choice but to try.

When you apply it, your lips will feel like you're eating a mint candy (kinda cool). But then it will fade away.

I know I doubted it, but I was so surprised that the result came in a night only !!! :o
My lips got really soft the next morning when i woke up >w<
The old skin was released from my lips and I didn't even scratch it at all, leaving soft lips behind. *dancing*

 So here are the pictures related to ELF Studio Lip Balm SPF 15.
I'm sorry that I didn't take a picture of my dry lips.

 this is what it looks like

this is the swatch

as you can see, it gives transparent red

this is the difference colour of my lips

(top : don't use, bottom : use elf lip balm)

Good :
- fast result
- cheap

Bad :
- the lid opens easily

I will definitely repurchase this item >w<

with much love,

Ellen ^^