[ FIRSTIMER EXPERIENCE ] KOREA - SUMMER SONATA AT NAMI ISLAND
- Thursday, December 27, 2018
- By Ann
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It's almost the end of 2018 , Let me wrap the year with a post of my watched Asian Drama list throughout the year. This time, it's not just Japanese, I have widen my preference into Thai, Chinese/ Taiwanese and Korean drama as well . You see, I only put dramas that is worth my time to watch (imho) Be it because of the Casts, Storyline, Morals, or even Humors. Enjoy watching them during this Year End Holidays :)
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It's been a while since my last post of beauty haul.This haul is a mix between my summer 2018 Korea trip and recent beauty restock for the past six month.I kinda satisfied with myself because it means that one of my new year goals suceed (to limit myself with impulsive shopping on beauty stuff).
I can spend the rest of shopping spree budget on things that I frequently used and need as fashion investment such as statement dresses, shoes,bags,etc.
So here we go, My half year beauty supplies haul
First thing first, Skincare !
The Faceshop 365 Herb Day is my most basic skincare routine item must have - it's incredibly cheap - only around KRW3500 . Been using for about 3 years ,and still loving it.
Nature Republic Real Nature Mask - 1 Nature Republic Mask usually cost me around IDR 25-30K. But in Myeongdong, I only got it 10 plus 10 ; 20 for only KRW1000 - or around IDR5k each <3
The other Nature Republic item that i got is none other than the famous ALOE VERA Soothing Gel. Yep, the quality does worth the price like what they said on blog reviews / vlog but it does run out quickly too for such daily basis usage..im gonna repurchase only when I feel like to.
Next ,I got The Saem Healing Tea Garden Make Up Remover and The Saem Iceland Hydrating Emulsion, which is, my third bottle for 2 years in a row! I love it for real because my skin got healthier ever since I first used it and less cranky.
For body care.. I always loyal with Marks&Spencer Body Lotion, especially their La Maison Fleur series..this time is Mimosa flower extract --a delicate scent yet not too overpowering .
additional - OntheBody x Kakao Apeach Facial Mask
Didn't really familiar with the brand yet since im so fond with
Kakao Friends character, i couldn't help it !
Make Up Section
Rosy Rosa Eyelashes - is actually a Japanese brand but manufactured in China--that's why don't be surprised to see 'made in china' label yet their lashes quality is as good as another Japanese lashes ( if i have to say.. almost same with Diamond Lashes)It's The Saem again ! -- got myself The Saem Ecosoul Powerproof Tank Liner , (which is superb quick drying , waterproof liner ever and perfect to draw eyeliner neatly) and Saemmul Browcara.
For lip item, I got myself my first Sephora matte lip stain Pink Haze - it has vibrant, pigmented barbie pink finish with just IDR185k. I'm impressed with how it's not turn sticky after applied, not like the other usual matte liquid lipstick.
Jill Stuart Loose in Liquid - a soft powder in form of liquid. Costed me around KRW38000 .It has light coverage and sheer finish. However , I prefer their Airy Tint Watery CC Cream (review here) for daily use, over this product. I only got use of this one when I'm too lazy to do my make up but still has to put at least- minimal make up on. The packaging is still impressive as ever so i guess despite the price,it's not a waste too.
Zara Tuberose Eau de Toilette 100 mL
Got this 2 in 1 as package with the Wonderose series as birthday present.. It has unique kind of floral scent (blackcurrant-tuberose-vanilla), not too sweet unlike the Wonderose one and suitable for day and night.
That's all .. In the end..my most favorite supplies is.. THE SAEM Iceland Hydrating Emulsion <3
What's about your favorite beauty haul supplies of the year? I'd like to hear more,
Share with me by comment below!
[ FIRSTIMER EXPERIENCE ] KOREA - NATIONAL FOLK MUSEUM & GYEONGBOKGUNG
- Thursday, November 29, 2018
- By Ann
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It was a beautiful morning, I can feel the warmth of sun on my face.. little did i know, i am finally arrived at SEOUL, South korea. I always wanted to go this country after got hooked by kpop and dramas since 2009. All begin with a kpop music video ; SNSD - GEE .Since then, I always dreamed to land into this so-called heart of Asia. Yet , fate brought me here only by 2018, such a long period of waiting - but it was worth it :)
My first random Seoul's street picture taken from bus
We stayed for 1 night at L'Art Hotel Gimpo ,kind of suburb area of Seoul yet still near within the reach of Gimpo Airport - where we need to go to the day after for Jeju.I was utterly surprised when I woke up that the weather is such warm and nice. Unlike the night before when I was first arrived at Incheon airport ; freezing cold around 15°C ! Our local guide, said that this is what Summer in Korea really like : warm at day, cold at noon.
So after breakfast, we pack up our luggage, get in the bus and went straight to the ..National Folk House. Before that ,we passed by this iconic building...
The Blue House / Cheong Wa Dae
Here's a presidential house ,executive office and official residence of South Korea. Our local guide said this is the place where the South Koreans political protests mostly happen, including resignation petition for ex President ,Park Geun Ye.
NATIONAL FOLK MUSEUM OF KOREA
There is reason why this place was our first visited site in Seoul , is simply because you can literally know more about KOREA inside out. From culture, ideology, cuisine,language and everything else from ancient Korea till the end of Joseon Dinasty. This place totally broaden my perspective about Korean people and their way of living and so on .For example ; why there is so much scenes on Korean drama with noonas and dongsaeng romantic relationship ?You'll get the answer here
( well, our local guide explained so as we observed the historical replica)
GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE
I'm sure you know all about this place. This place is mostly seen in Korean period drama and in every Korea tourism promotional board videos . Gyeongbokgung is a main royal palace of Joseon Dinasty,it is also the biggest palace and most well-known touristy sites in South Korea. I still remember in 2011 when I watched 'Annyeong Korea with 2PM' ( you can watch it here ) ,an interactive movie about travel in Korea , there's a scene that my (then) idol bias, 2PM Wooyoung promoted this palace. Now even though I'm not that into Kpop anymore, I am still fond of this place and I'm happy to finally be there.
Spacious and Panoramic
Here you can also transform into Korean girl in Hanbok for a day. With perfect spot, perfect ootd, perfect weather, I bet you'll shoot some nice instagram -able photos ! Gyeongbokgung is such a place you shouldn't miss to visit after all!
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Being here after a day, All i can say is there's difference of Korea from what I expected before. I used to 'know' it from, internet,K- dramas, and books before. Now after being there for real, I can see the true beauty and sides of Korea which is not shown in front of screen. This is, the true Korea and captures my heart.
That's all about my Korea travel post day 1.. I'll post the day 2, 3,4,5 soon on this blog.
Thanks for reading <3
Thanks for reading <3
Korea Trip 2018 :
[MINI REVIEW] ETUDE HAIR HOT STYLE BUBBLE COLORING DEEP BLACK
- Wednesday, September 19, 2018
- By Ann
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This post will be my last review about a hair coloring product, ever since i've stopped dyeing my hair after 6 years , i think i will truly embrace my natural all black hair. Fyi, im planning to let the black roots grow naturally not dyeing them .That's why,instead of that, I used this product on my mom's black hair to minimize the appearance of gray hairs.
BK01 Deep Black
Made in Korea
✿ Price : around KRW 6000 ✿
---Where to Buy---
✿ Online , Shipped Worldwide : TesterKorea ✿
✿ Offline : Etude House Store ✿
✿ Offline : Etude House Store ✿
there's a simple illustation how to on back side of the box, unfortunately it's all written in Korean,lol
worry not, here it is the English description ,at least.
Inside the box you will find :
1. Instruction booklet,
2. Shoulder cover & Gloves
3. Solution 1 , Solution 2
4. Silky Perfumed Hair Treatment
1. Instruction booklet,
2. Shoulder cover & Gloves
3. Solution 1 , Solution 2
4. Silky Perfumed Hair Treatment
How To Do ?
Simply follow the steps in the instruction box or you can follow my detailed to-do
procedure and tips post here : Etude House Hair Bubble To-do
( it's the same with shampooing your hair !)
Result & Conclusion
procedure and tips post here : Etude House Hair Bubble To-do
( it's the same with shampooing your hair !)
Result & Conclusion
I'm not enclosed any before after picture hair here because there's not much difference putting on black hair color on black hair ,lol ! But it does made my mum hair looks more shiny and it does minimize about 50% appearance of her gray hairs! Well,at least we tried, and it works a bit , nah? lol. She also said that this product is very practical,easy to use,a time-saving hair dye she ever tried, and smells good too( prolly, because of the silky perfumed hair treatment).
Yet, we realize that it is not the kind of product for those who looking for a permanent look. it just an instant - hack product to blacken your hair a bit before any big-day like gathering / party and eventually will fades after 4 months or so.
Read about my hair bubble experience with different brand :
EASY WAY TRAVEL AROUND WITH SUPER CHEAP TOKYO BOOK !
- Wednesday, September 05, 2018
- By Ann
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Are you planning to travel around TOKYO all by yourself but stuck at the itinerary things ? Believe me, I know that feeling. I thought as soon as I secured by flight booking everything will become easy yet fact says, it's not. I only realized later that my days will be so precious, I want to spend it wisely in my budget. I used to ask this to myself before leaving.."Is it possible to explore all the gems' of Tokyo with limited budget ?" And apparently, I can answer without a doubt : "Yeap,as you wish , IT IS!"Review : Liese Prettia Hair Color Provence Rose プロヴァンスロゼ
- Saturday, June 30, 2018
- By Ann
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It's been a while for me , writing review about hair color. The latest one is Liese Jewel Pink (read here) in December 2016 and so far, I been using it for more than 3 times and couldn't find any better color .Earlier this year, Liese Japan just dropped some new color and i could't be more than happy to try. Because i'm in mood of into brown color and reddish shades, my choice goes with Provence Rose.
KAO LIESE PRETTIA PROVENCE ROSE
プロヴァンスロゼ
Made in Japan
✿ Website : Liese Japan
✿ Price : around ¥ 693 ✿
---Where to Buy---
---Where to Buy---
✿ Online , Shipped Worldwide : Yesstyle ✿
✿ In Store : Matsumoto Kiyoshi Japan / SASA ✿
✿ In Store : Matsumoto Kiyoshi Japan / SASA ✿
Provence Rose is considered as the lightest color in warm brown category. Even though it still has a hint of red tint, it's more into brown color. Unlike my previous goal,this time, I didn't expect to go with vibrant color like orange or red because I want to naturally darken it and perhaps,it's my last hair color too before actually back to my natural black hair (It's already 5 years for me, coloring my hair non-stop,lol), besides,as much as I know, darker color will make you look slight classy,
✿ INSIDE THE BOX ✿
Solution 1 & Solution 2
A pair of Gloves
Instruction Sheet
A sachet of rinse off treatment
A sachet of rinse off treatment
Hair Color Chart - Provence Rose Is slight brighter than cassis berry and irish brown.
HOW TO USE ? -- Watch THIS VIDEO below
Some FAQ about Bubble Hair Color
* Coloring your hair for the first time ? Dont worry about it will turn too bright
because as long as you don't do bleaching, it wont actually appear 100% exact like on
the box .
* Color Result ? It might be different on each person, considering each hair's condition whether virgin/ colored hair , thick/thin, hair lenght ,etc.
THE RESULT
Rate : 4/ 5
Yay ,My hair turns into warm brown as I expected, the yellowish shades have gone and Im happy it changes into a bit of red shades instead. The other good side is ...my hair is getting smoother , plus it smells soo good too, maybe because of the rinse off treatment. The only down side is,it causes hair loss...( i can see it alrd after shampooing) :( perhaps it's a signal that I should end my hair color journey. If you experience the same thing with hair color, try using hair loss treatment and not shampooing your hair too often in order the color to stay longer too.
Read about my hair bubble experience with different brand :
Palty Sugar Brown, ,Blaune Pink Brown , Tony Moly Red Wine , Liese Cassis Berry, Liese Provence Rose , Liese Jewel Pink ---
- ps : this is a non sponsored post, review is based on honest thoughts and experience of mine -
Just came back from SG and I couldn't help but bought myself these beauties. I never knew H&M had their own makeup line until I went to H&M ion orchard (well, practically because it hasn't distributed yet in H&M Surabaya)
Packaging - wise, it's wrapped with simple minimalist design . using monochrome as main color, it speaks about being basic yet elegant at the same time. Got myself 4 items in total, which is a primer, blush , eyeshadow and lipstick, all nothing more expensive than SGD20 only !
H&M Radiant Face Primer
Luminous Glow
made in Italy
Price : SGD 19.95
H&M Cream Lipstick
Elan
made in Italy
Price : SGD 17.95
H&M Infinite Impact Eye Color
Peach Life
made in Italy
Price : SGD 9.95
H&M Pure Radiance Powder Blusher
Pink Peach
made in Italy
Price : SGD 14.90
H&M Make up tried , Before - After
What I like the most between these 4 items is the H&M Infinite Impact Eye Shadow , The colour payoff is so so super good, it almost like a high end brand ,not merely a drugstore product.Peach Life, is the color of glittery pink with minimal fall out, so glamorous, pigmented with just one finger swipe.As for the Radiant Face Primer, I like the smell and how it kinda hydrating my skin, making it much glowing. On lazy days, I like to only wear it only along with concealer, without putting any BB//Foundation and I'm ready to go.
Elan is a bare nude H&M Cream Lip Colour. As much like at its name, it has creamy-satin finish, yet somehow even after some minutes, still creamy ...which , I don't really prefer because it,tends to stains on teeth..
At last,Pure Radiance Powder Blusher in Pink Peach. such a nice color but unfortunately it doesn't really show unless you put multiple layers. But this one is still ok for those who want to achieve that makeup -no makeup look.
In the end, I'm quite satisfied with H& Make Up. 7.8/10 ! it's a definite good deals ,especially for beginner.Ever watch about those 'Under ..$ Makeup Look' / ' On budget Makeup Tutorials' on Youtube? Well, you can always recreate that with H&M make up :)
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