Tarte Park Ave Princess Mineral Bronzer Review

Hello beauties,

After a long hiatus I will do a short review about Tarte Park Ave Princess Mineral Bronzer.
Actually I don't like bronzer with glitter/shimmer, I prefer matte bronzer for my oily face but I just give this bronzer a try and I don't disappointed.

I bought this Tarte Park Ave Princess Mineral Bronzer in travel size along with Tarte Provocateur Mineral Pressed Powder and Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush, all in deluxe travel size because I just curious to try them.

I try to use it as bronzer all over my face and also for contouring my cheekbone and nose bridge.

Applied sheer

Surprisingly I love this bronzer. The shimmering glitter are not obvious once applied on your face, so your face will not look like a disco ball. It also not muddy or orangey in my face, it gives chocolate or light brown color that perfect for contouring.

On my oily face, I think this bronzer has a good staying power. It lasted for 6-8 hours with minimal fading but overall they stay in place for a quite long time.

After 8 hours

- XOXO -

Wishlist - Etude House 2014

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I'm eyeing for the Mint Cushion to reduce redness on my face. Hope it will be available on local shop/onlineshop soon.

Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB Cream Review

Hi all...
I'm gonna review Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB Cream. I never know that actually I'm in love with this BB cream untill I realize that I have been used this almost everyday for more than 3 months.

I started using this BB cream when I was in my acne breakout period last year untill now. It didn't break me out. It makes my skin look flawless during the horrible breakout while still give it a chance to heal. A little goes a long way since now there's still more than a half of BB cream in the jar.

 

 

There's a spatula attached on the lid to pick the product inside the jar. Very hygienic and no need for extra spatula. It also comes with a latex sponge but I throw it away because I find it useless. 

I used to apply this with my Real Technique Expert Face Brush to get medium to full coverage at the beginning of my acne breakout period, but lately I frequently use my Real Technique Stippling Brush which gives lighter application because my skin getting better and there are less imperfection on my skin. Lately I used Coastal Scent's Powder Buffer Brush from Coastal Scents 22 Piece Brush Set and I really like it because the fluffy brush helps to create a smooth and flawless airbrushed appearence.

PS: Will do a review about Coastal Scent's Powder Buffer Brush from Coastal Scents 22 Piece Brush Set

The swatch on my inner arms. You can barely see the swatch because it really match with my skintone.

Comparison swatch with other BB cream/concealer. See how it really match my skin...

A little product needed for entire my face. Usually a single layer enough to evens out my skin discoloration and cover pores, then add another layer(s) as needed on problematic area. This BB cream makes my blemishes, redness and dark spot much less visible - though I still need concealer to completely cover them all. After applied, I set it with loose powder to get matte finish.

FOTD from here


Pros:

• The shade I pick - #01 Aqua Beige - match my skintone very well
• It doesn't grayish and leaves no white cast  
• The jelly-like gel has unique texture that gives a very lightweight "barely-there" layer, just like my second skin 
• A little goes a long way...
• Easy to spread and blendable
• Pleasant scent 
• Gives cooling sensation when touches skin 
• Medium to full coverage, buildable without cakey
• Doesn't fill or sink into my gigantic pores
• Doesn't oxidize
• Semi-matte finish, dewy after 4 hours
• Doesn't break me out, in fact, it helps me through my acne breakout period without 
• Good oil control, it does oily on my T-zone after 6 hours 
• Decent lasting power, I can use this in the morning and it still on my face on 4 - 5 pm
• Doesn't clog my pores
• Doesn't accentuate dry patches 
• Has SPF 20

Cons:

• I wish it comes with a pump
• The sponge is useless for me 
• The glass container - though it's very cute - is quite bulky, heavy and vulnerable to break if accidentally dropped

Wishlist - Clarisonic Fever!!!

After reading a review post about Clarisonic Mia 2 Mia2 Deep Pore Detoxifying Solution here suddenly I put this on the top of my wishlist. With oily, acne-prone, comedonal skin I always dream to get rid all the blackheads and whiteheads on my face. Clean and refined pore is what I always want since my peuberty age!

Then I went to clarisonoc website, drugstore, skinstore, nordsorm, ulta to browse Clarisonic Cleansing Sytem products, and ended in dilemma... I can't decide which one I should pick.

Me needs:

- Clarisonic cleansing device 

- Travel friendly size (this automatically refer to Mia or Mia 2)

- Travel protective case (ony Mia 2 has it)

- Deep pore brush head or acne brush head (actually there's nothing wrong to start with sensitive brush which is included in the standard kit, I can always buy various type of replacement brush head)

Me wants:

- A pretty colorful limited edition cleansing device

- Travel protective case in any color but white 

- All-in-one cleansing device for face and body (like.... Plus or Pro)

- Various level of speed (hmm, this means Mia 2, Aria, Plus, Pro)

- A cradle! (Plus)

And the nominees are...

1. CLARISONIC Mia 2 Sonic Cleansing System Value Set, Holiday Pink $150.00 ($200.00 value)
IDR 1,975,000

Holiday Pink Value Set

Kit Includes:

Clarisonic Mia 2, Pink
Universal Voltage Charger
Sensitive Brush Head
Bonus Sensitive Brush Head ($25 value)
Bonus 6 oz. Full-size Refreshing Gel Cleanser ($25 value)
Protective travel case, white

2. CLARISONIC Mia 2 Sonic Cleansing System, Pink Frost Print (Limited Edition) $150.00 ($184.00 value)

IDR 1,975,000

Pink Frost Print (Limited Edition)

Kit Includes:

Clarisonic Mia 2, Limited Edition Frost print

Universal Voltage Charger

Sensitive Brush Head

Bonus Sensitive Brush Head ($25 value)

1 oz. trial size cleanser

Protective travel case, white

3. Clarisonic Mia 2 Sonic Cleansing System - Key Lime/Passion Fruit Value Set $150.00 ($170.00 value)
IDR 1,975,000

Key Lime Value Set

Passion Fruit Value Set

Your Clarisonic Mia 2 Skin Care Brush System Includes:

Cordless Clarisonic Mia 2
Compact pLink™ International Charger
Sensitive Brush Head
Color match protective Travel Case
Refreshing Gel Cleanser, 1oz
Barrel Travel Bag


3. CLARISONIC Mia 2 Sonic Cleansing System, (Limited Edition) $159.00
IDR 2,087,000

Brilliant (Me wants this...)

Lucy

Surf

Your Clarisonic Mia 2 Skin Care Brush System Includes:

Cordless Clarisonic Mia 2 in limited edition print

Compact pLink™ International Charger

Sensitive Brush Head

Color Match Protective Travel Case

1 oz Clarisonic Cleanser (Gentle or Refreshing Cleanser – selection will vary)

2 year manufacturer warranty.

5. Clarisonic Mia 2 Deep Pore Detoxifying Solution $169.00 ($203.00 value)

IDR 2,210,000

Kit Includes:

White Deep Pore Mia 2

Universal Voltage pLink Charger

Deep Pore Cleansing Brush Head

Deep Pore Daily Cleanser, 6oz

Detoxifying Clay Mask, 2oz

Blue Protective Travel Case

Several picture from here about the Clarisonic Mia 2 Deep Pore Detoxifying Solution

CLARISONIC Mia Sonic Cleansing System $125.00

IDR 1,667,000

Pink

Turquoise (LE)

Includes:

Clarisonic® Mia with one speed (Waterproof)

International pLink® Charger for worldwide use

Sensitive Brush Head

Trial Size Cleanser

6. Clarisonic PLUS Blue Moon Value Set $235.00 ($300.00 value)

IDR 2,900,000

Kit Includes:

Cordless Clarisonic PLUS in Blue Moon

Universal Charging Cradle (100v-240v AC; 50/60 Hz)

Sensitive Brush Head

Body Brush Head

BONUS Sensitive Brush Head ($25 value)

BONUS Body Brush Extension Handle in Blue Moon ($25 value)

BONUS 6 oz. full-size Refining Skin Polish ($25 value)

1oz. trial size Refreshing Gel Cleanser

Oriflame Giordani Gold Dreamy Moments Illuminating Pearls

Oriflame Giordani Gold Dreamy Moments Illuminating Pearls comes inside a pink cardboard box with golden flower pattern, which is their signature Dreamy Moments line's pattern. 

Front side of the box

Bottom side of the box

Description from oriflame official website :

"Delicate pearls inspired by the light to enhance the beauty of your skin and illuminate the complexion. Use to accentuate cheekbones and décolleté, or dust all over for radiant luminosity. 25 g"

Ingredients List

The pearls placed in a golden plastic jar with a pink lid with the signature golden flower pattern. 

 

Oriflame Giordani Gold Dreamy Moments Illuminating Pearls in my palm.

It comes with a sponge inside, to keep the pearls fixed and separate them from the mirror on the lid.

 Reminds me of something... Like, Guerlain Meteorites Perles, but in a very affordable price.

The pearls consist of five colors: green, gold, white, pink and lavender, the same size and quantity. Each has its own function: green to counteract redness, lavender to neutralizes yellow skintone, pink to give a healthy appearance, golden to give warm radiance, and white to illuminates and brightens complexion. All  the pearls have satin finish, except the white ones which have visible glitter. Green, pink and lavender pearls seem less than white and gold pearls.

Will do an update post about the swatches :-)

Wardah Double Function Kit Review

Hi all...
I will review a local product from Wardah Cosmetics, Wardah Double Function Kit. The kit consist of two concealer and an eyebase cream. Sturdy packaging, so simple and travel friendly.

This kit comes with a dual ended sponge applicator, but I find it useless (at least for me, or maybe I just don't know how to use it... LOL)

Two of the concealers are very creamy and thick, I think they are on the dry side. Actually it is a little bit hard to pick the concealer with my finger, but after rubbing for a while with little round circle motion to make it warm, the concealer melts and the dry, thick, creamy texture became easier to apply. 

The first concealer are match my skin tone but too light to cover blemishes, and the second concealer are darker and too orange for my skin, so I have to mix the two concealers (more of the lighter and less of the darker) to make it able to cover blemishes while still match my skintone. 

After mixed, the concealers are opaque enough to cover redness from blemishes and scars. But the dry consistency accentuates dry patches on my face (due to topical tretinoin). Since I don't have any dark circle issue, I can't say anything about ability to cover dark circles.

#1 Lighter Concealer

#2 Darker Concealer

I also try to blend the eyebase cream with the concealer to make it easier to apply. I does easier to apply but became oily so I dont like it.  Anyway, the eyebase cream do not do its job well on me. My eyeshadows are creasing and my eyelid became more oilier. But the eyebase cream can be used as wax to align eyebrow hairs. Although the eyebase cream don't work well on me, I have no problem with the concealers. But it just take more times to apply so I don't use this on my daily make up routines.

Face:

Verite UV Multi Cushion #21

Wardah Double Function Kit #Concealer 1 & 2

Marcks Loose Powder #Rose

Etude House Face Designing Brightener #Wannabe Face

Eye:

No eye make up

EOS Toric Softlens #Blue 

Eyebrows:

Etude House Drawing Eyebrow #Gray Brown

Lips:

Oriflame Tender Care #Caramel

Update:

Belakangan lumayan sering pakai Wardah double function kit yg ada 2 concealer+1 eyebase. Concealernya ternyata lumayan oke di aku. Dry, thick & creamy consistency, works well on my oily skin. But sometimes accentuates dry patches. Medium to full coverage, opaque enough to cover blemishes, redness & dark circles (which lately become visible on my eyes). Surprisingly long lasting through 7-8 hours. Awal2 belajar pke concealer rasanya susah, lama & ribet. Tp lama kelamaan sering pakai jd terbiasa, ternyata gampang & cepet. 

Love it! :)