utoTIA 2014 Beauty Awards - Skin Care

Hello!!! I'm baaaaaaack! LOL. It's nearly the end of year 2014 and here I am typing this blog post right from my working desk. *irony*

Here's my favorite beauty products in 2014, enjoy!

Natural Honey Pure Lotion

These days, the weather can't be predicted. In the morning it's bright, sunny day then when it's near evening suddenly it rains so hard that we won't dare to go out.

Well, this kind of weather also contribute to the unstable skin condition. Moreover, office lady like me who is always work in air-conditioned room. Lately, I feel that my skin is getting drier and drier.

And I was so glad that BBLOG & Natural Honey sent me this beautiful package!

12 Days of Happiness with Clozette Indonesia & Grand Indonesia

Who doesn't want to be happy? Well, I bet all of you wants to be happy, right? Happiness is everywhere, from the smallest things to bigger things around us.

still happy even after working

As for me, happy is about having beloved people around. I live alone, separated from my parents because I work here in Jakarta. Even though sometimes I feel homesick and miss them, I'm happy that I have my friends and co-workers around. They make work easier and happier!

Be More Confident & Say Goodbye to Dandruff with CLEAR Shampoo

CLEAR Shampoo invites Indonesian, especially women to participate in “CLEAR Dandruff Awareness Campaign” which will focus on educating dandruff problem for Indonesian women. 

Hair Color Trend for Fall/Winter 2014/2015 by L'Oreal Professionnel

Jessica Sutanto

L'Oreal launched its latest hair color trend for Fall/Winter 14/15 on its show in Jakarta Fashion Week 2015 last November.

The name of the color trend is IT LOOKS. IT LOOKS is about self innovation and at the same time; try new things. The relation with fashion? Well, having such a great style can't be accomplished without great, alluring hair as well.

Anna Sui presents Autumn 2014 Collection

Last month, Anna Sui Indonesia introduced its latest collection; AUTUMN 2014 Collection. The theme is "MAGIC SKIN; The Secret to Amazing Skin"

Experience Restylane Dermal Filler at MIRACLE Aesthetic Clinic

It has been over a month since I experienced dermal filler. Exactly on October 4th, Restylane invited me to their clinic tour to MIRACLE Aesthetic Clinic Kelapa Gading and Impressions Body Care Centre Sunter.

MIRACLE Aesthetic Clinic

At first, dr. Larisa from MIRACLE Clinic explained about facial analysis and face reshaping technique. Not to forget that she also explain about Restylane dermal filler which contain clinically safe and herbal Hyaluronic acid.

After brief explanation, then dr. Larisa perform the dermal filler to me. Yes, at first I was afraid as well, haha. But, luckily I'm not those people who are afraid of needles.

L’Oréal Professionnel Runway Hair Parade & Relaunch of NEW Tecni.ART as Official Styling Products for Jakarta Fashion Week 2015

L’Oréal Professionnel is back as Official Backstage Partner in Jakarta Fashion Week (JFW) 2015, which means that this is the third time for them to handle all hairdo in JFW 2015. 

In the first day of the fashion week, L’Oréal Professionnel presented Runway Hair Parade and also to reintroduce Tecni.ART series as official styling products.

Makarizo Texture Experience in Salon Kirei Surabaya

On the beginning of October 2014, me and Jean were invited to attend Makarizo Indonesia's Salon Tour Indonesia in Surabaya as Indonesian Beauty Blogger staffs.

LOL. I quickly said yes for sure.

And so we went to Surabaya together with Makarizo Indonesia team. This is my first time in Surabaya and it was very hot! Hehe. But not too hot, just right.

On Turning 24

Another year, another birthday.

Like previous year, I decided to celebrate my birthday somewhere far from where I live.

Why? Because I want to feel something different. I want to celebrate with myself. I want to know how does it feel to be alone (though I'm not technically alone) on my birthday. I was born alone and I just want to be accustomed with that.

To be honest, this year is kinda exhausting for me. It was like... Having someone threw a balloon full of water and splash! It blows up on your face.

It was shocking, but hey I can see clearer after that.

It was more like a trade-off. I trade something for another things. I have to let go something in exchange of more things. And so far, even though it was shocking and well, hurts like hell. I can loudly say "IT WAS WORTH THE PAIN."

24.

I love the number. It's like 24 hours in a day.
And I'm gonna be okay better.

See you next year.

Office Lady Look by Sarange

Heyho!

Truth to be told is that I was supposed to create this post for IBB I-POP Makeup Challenge, but totally FAILED because I didn't have enought time... *le sigh*

So I got these Sarange products from Sarange Indonesia and thanks to Jean *grin* So, I decided to shift the post into my usual look; Office Lady Look.

Benefit Majorette Launching in Indonesia

On September 26th, Benefit Cosmetics Indonesia kindly invited me for the launching of their latest product; Majorette. It was held in their Plaza Senayan Boutique.

I met Fweegy, Jean, Nataly there :)

Beauty in U Store in Mall of Indonesia

On September 13th, I attended Beauty Bloggers Gathering in Beauty in U Store in Mall of Indonesia.

The agenda at that time was Makeup demo by Rachel Goddard and Fashion tips & trick by a Fashion Editor.

She's gorgeous! I mean, look at her hair! So cute!

My Dream Wedding Is...

"WEDDING" by sop220 is licensed under CC by SA

A single lady (note: without any boyfriend or involved in any romantic relationship) like me talking about wedding? Hell yeah, WHY NOT?

I will be 24 years old next month.

And somehow in Indonesia, it's like I'm going to expire soon, so I need to get married. I don't know but the topic of marriage is getting more and more often being talked about.

I often wonder about the wedding. Everytime I attend a wedding reception or looking through those pre wedding photoshoot, it makes me want to get married even sooner! LOL.

And I often think that it must be a super-duper busy time for the bride to prepare for her wedding. Well, it's a very very special (+sacred) day for every woman, I believe.

So here's my dream wedding!

(my future husband should definitely read this!)

GIVEAWAY: Bioderma Sensibio H2O & Sebium H2O

Another giveaway from me and Bioderma Indonesia!

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS: September

Quick updates from me!

For those who are Indonesians, I believe that most of you are familiar with term "September Ceria", right? Well, it actually means a happy September. So every time September comes I always wish that this month can bring a lot of happiness to me!

Well, well, well.. In terms of beauty world, I can say that it's September Ceria for me! LOL. Got a lot of products to try, a lot of project to work on, and also can give back to my dear readers by doing giveaways!

Personal life is doing fine too, so I'm happy. And not to forget that next month will be my most favorite monh of the year (yeah, coz it's my birthdaaay!).

And these are some beauty products that I've got this month. Which one you want me to review first?

GIVEAWAY: Share your Fondest Makeup Memory from Muslimah Cosmetics

Me and Muslimah Cosmetics is having a giveaway!

Share your "Fondest Makeup Memory" on this post comment section and win a Muslimah cosmetics from the Sophie Paris website of your own choice!

Maybelline New York White Superfresh Launching

Last month, Maybelline Indonesia just launched its latest product; White Superfresh. It's whitening powder which is perfect for Indonesian teenagers and suitable for daily use. 

This powder is created with "clean touch powder system" and also SPF 34/ PA+++ so we can use it even when doing outdoor activities.

GIVEAWAY: KLAIRS Be Clean Natural Soap for 3 Winners [open internationally]

Miss giveaway from me? Well, well, well, now I'm back with a giveaway from WISHTREND!

I'm really excited since this is available worldwide! So anywhere you are, you can join this giveaway!

I've been super duper busy with work and this good news from WISHTREND just made my day :)
I can give back to my dear readers ^_^

Covermark Moisture Veil LX

Hello pretties! Long time no review, right? I've been busy (well I've always been) with all work things and finally got some spare time to write review again.

I must admit that I hate wearing powder. It's just my preference to have that dewy, glowy face. I hate matte look (on face). And yes, I've been avoiding powder for most of my life and only rave few powder products (either powder or powder foundation)..

Last month I received this COVERMARK Moisture Veil LX from Kawaii Beauty Japan. Let's see how this product deliver its performance!

Beauty Products that Don't Work for Me, but for My Mom

Talking about beauty products, well it's not like everything will suit me. As a beauty blogger, I am responsible for my own opinion and review. 

Meanwhile, as a beauty blogger I also need to keep the good relationship with companies and brands. But that doesn't mean that I will always have to say good things about the products they given to me.

Doesn't say good things doesn't equal saying bad things. Just present the fact and honest experience without those bad, swear words, and of course it will still deliver the good.

In case you (yes you means reader and companies/brands that sent me their products) are wondering why some products that I posted on SNS or received but haven't reviewed yet by me, well this may be the reason:

Your product doesn't work for me

It might not deliver the promising result or even worse, your product destroyed my skin. There was this product which was raved so much among beauty bloggers that I ended up purchasing it by myself. Want to know what happened? LOL, in a week it caused severe breakout on my both cheeks, spread until neck and back of my ears. 

Or I'm so sorry, I forget *hammer*

Summer Beauty Must-Haves

Yeah I know it's always summer here in Indonesia, but recently I went to Japan and it's summer. Who knows you're going to experience summer in 4 seasons country right? Or, even if you just stay put in tropical country just like Indonesia, you might want to scroll down.

It was hot and humid like crazy in Tokyo when I was there. It was my first time going to four seasons country and also first time in Japan. When I arrived at the airport, it was like "PANASSSSS!" and I keep waving my hand as if it were a fan (useless though).

In summer, we need different skin care for sure. I mean it's not that different, but I'd like to share 4 essential items that you should never leave home without when it's SUMMER!

Japan Beauty Tour with Kawaii Beauty Japan & H.I.S. Travel Indonesia

I once set up 2014 new year resolution:

to travel somewhere I've never been at least once this year

So glad that it finally came true. Last week I went to Tokyo, Japan with Kawaii Beauty Japan and H.I.S. Travel Indonesia!

I went to experience Japan Beauty Tour as blogger together with Carnellin. We went there on August 19 to 22.

I was excited since this is my first time to go to Japan, while Carnellin has been there before. So I relied a lot on her hehe (thank you for so many tips and guidance there ^^).

My Japan Beauty Tour with Kawaii Beauty Japan and H.I.S. Travel Indonesia

Departure 

We fly there on August 19 at 11.30 PM. Tee hee, It's 7.5 hours flight in the night, so I plan to sleep in. But ended up watching two movies and not sleep at all, LOL.

First time flying this long hours too, so I just follow Carnellin's advice to put a lot of moisturizer on face and body.

Yuk Mampir ke Toko yang Dilayani oleh Anjing Shiba Inu di Tokyo!

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Toko atau restoran yang melayani pengunjung dengan wanita cantik dan seksi sudah biasa. Demikian pula dengan restoran dimana pelayannya adalah robot. Tapi bagaimana dengan toko dengan anjing yang melayani pembeli? Hmm, mungkin hal ini hanya bisa kita temui di Jepang.

Menikmati Indahnya Sunset dari Ketinggian di Tokyo

Siapa sih yang tidak terkagum-kagum dengan indahnya matahari terbenam? Tidak kalah dengan matahari terbit, pemandangan matahari terbenam memberikan keindahan tersendiri bagi mata dan hati penikmatnya.

Terbenamnya matahari atau lebih dikenal dengan sunset, seringkali dianggap hanya dapat dinikmati di pantai, danau, atau gunung, jauh dari hiruk pikuknya perkotaan. Namun, anggapan tersebut ternyata bisa ditepis dengan mengunjungi Tokyo!

Kamu bisa menikmati indahnya matahari terbenam di Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory yang terletak di daerah Shinjuku.

Ada Food Court Bertemakan Hello Kitty di Tokyo!

Saya ingat bahwa sedari kecil saya adalah penggemar berat Hello Kitty. Ya, tokoh kartun asal Jepang berbentuk kucing lucu yang menggemaskan ini merupakan salah satu tokoh kartun favorit saya.

Nah, buat kamu yang berencana berkunjung ke Tokyo dan menyukai si kucing lucu tersebut, sebaiknya menyempatkan diri ke Sanrio Puroland. Taman hiburan yang bertemakan beragam tokoh kartun ciptaan Sanrio ini membuat food court khusus bertemakan Hello Kitty.

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Asyiknya Jadi Ambassador Clozette Indonesia!

Aku lagi happy nih girls! Ih tahu gak kenapa? That’s because recently I just became Clozette Indonesia’s ambassador!

Sudah tahu dong tentang Clozette Indonesia? Eh, belum? Clozette Indonesia sebelumnya dikenal sebagai Clozette Daily, namun kini telah berganti nama menjadi Clozette Indonesia. 

Matsumoto Kiyoshi: Surganya Produk Kecantikan

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Kalau mendengar tentang Jepang, mungkin sebagian besar dari kamu langsung terbayang makanan atau anime dan manga, bukan?

Akan tetapi, untuk perempuan pecinta kosmetik seperti saya, ketika mendengar kata Jepang yang terbayang justru lautan makeup dan skin care yang tidak hanya kawaii kemasannya, tapi juga berkualitas tinggi.

Ya, Jepang merupakan salah satu surga belanja, terutama dalam hal kecantikan, di dunia. Segala sesuatu yang made in Japan pun selalu diasosiasikan dengan kualitas tinggi, tak terkecuali produk kosmetiknya.

Nah, kalau diberi kesempatan ke Jepang, buat kamu para pecinta makeup, wajib sekali berkunjung ke drugstore yang satu ini.

LAUNCHING: Citra Light-Touch White Japanese Wakame

Observing the changes in the needs of skin care and skin beauty concept for women in Indonesia, Citra revealed further secret beauty of Asian women and the newest innovations launched two image Wakame, gel serum skin lightening lotion and first in Indonesia, and the image of the Pink Orchid, face wash and moisturizer with orchid pink goodness of Korea. The launch of the two products is done in a Press Conference at the Hotel Morrissey on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 and I'm lucky to be invited by Female Daily.

3 Tempat Anti-Mainstream di Tokyo yang WAJIB Kamu Kunjungi

Shibuya crossing/ Thinkstock / greir

Saat mendengar kata Tokyo, pasti kita langsung terbayang betapa sibuknya ibu kota Jepang ini. Di Tokyo sendiri, banyak terdapat daerah yang cukup dikenal seperti Harajuku, Shibuya, hingga Akibahara.

Walau belum pernah ke Jepang sebelumnya, saya termasuk tipe orang yang tidak terlalu tertarik untuk pergi ke daerah turis. Saya lebih suka blend in dengan orang lokal dan main ke tempat yang tidak banyak diketahui oleh banyak turis. Lebih bangga pastinya, betul tidak?

Ini dia 3 tempat yang anti-mainstream alias tidak banyak turis non Jepang yang tahu dan berkunjung di Tokyo. So, ARE YOU IN OR OUT for this?

REVIEW: GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD

Hello! On July 5th, I was invited to GLAMGLOW Thirstymud Preview with Clozette Indonesia.

For those of you who don't know, I am officially became Clozette Indonesia's ambassador last month.

follow me on Clozette Indonesia here: @utotia

Thirsty Skin? THIRSTYMUD!

INTRODUCING THE WORLD’S MOST ADVANCED HYDRATING TREATMENT

THIRSTYMUD™ is the newest innovation from GLAMGLOW® , Sephora’s #1 seller of quick-fix skincare products currently sold in 56 countries around the world. THIRSTYMUD™ delivers Long, Medium and Short Term superhydration from a potent blend of hyaluronic, citric and linoleic acid and actives from real ground olive leaf.

Micronized clay traps and absorbs moisture in the skin, with an amazing 12% active ingredients providing an
instant results. GLAMGLOW’s new super technologies leave you with Hydrated Heart Pounding Glowing Skin for all skin types and men & women of all ages.

REVIEW: boho cosmetics green revolution

INTRODUCTION ABOUT BO.HO

The characteristic of the twenty first century bohemian chic is urban, free spirited, bold and always, in search
for a meaning. They live and breathe a life enriched with the hippie philosophy, strong business instincts and returning to nature. Spontaneous, nature lover, simplicity and integrity, these are the true characters of a bo.ho chic!

Unique mix of green, glam, technical performance and commitments is bo.ho business principles. It is a life project, led by Vincent Honnart and Christèle Bombana, two personalities with distinct backgrounds and a synchronized vision, hence, bo.ho is the perfect fusion of their two worlds.

WISHLIST: Skin79 Snail Nutrition BB Cream from Carnellin

Hello girls! As a typical girl, of course sometimes I can't help but having those long, long wishlist. And this time for sure it's beauty wishlist. Lately, I'm craving for BB cream. But what happen to those BB, CC creams, and foundations?

DIY: How to Turn Your Old Notebook Cover into New One!

Are you bored with those piles of unused notebook?

Got so many promotional notebook as souvenir?

I often remodel those notebooks that I've got from various events and brands, so that it becomes my own notebook!

REVIEW: MENARD Lisciare Cleansing Cream + Washing Cream

I love Menard. Why? Well, I tried some of their products and services and all of them never fail to satisfy my skin needs.

For more reference and reviews about Menard from me, please click on the URLs below.

READ MORE:

Menard Indonesia 3 Steps 30 Days in 3 Products

Menard Indonesia 3 Steps 30 Days in 3 Products: After a Month

My Current Skin Care Routine
Experiencing Menard Facial Salon

EVENT: bo.ho beauty class

This is super duper late post, but well, better late than never? ;)

So in last April I was invited to try this new makeup brand available at Beauty Box Indonesia. It's bo.ho cosmetics from France.

REVIEW: Garnier Sakura White Series

Japanese women are being well-known for their beautiful and healthy skin. What's behind it? Well, no doubt that Japanese always emphasize on natural ingredients in order to stay beautiful and maintain their healthy skin.

One of the most famous natural ingredients is Sakura. Yes, the beautiful cherry blossom which also often referred as they symbol of true beauty in Japan.

REVIEW: Sariayu Martha Tilaar Lipstick Borneo Series

Sariayu Martha Tilaar just released its new color trend in 2014; Inspirasi Borneo The Colors of Asia earlier this year.

Why Borneo?

Kalimantan or mostly known by  is the third largest island in the world with a stretch of tropical rainforest that makes the lungs of the world. Not only that, Kalimantan also has a unique cultural mode that always charming. The specialty is making Sariayu Martha Tilaar inspired to lift Kalimantan broad back through Color Trends 2014. 

Thoughts & Ramblings: On Monogamy and Polyamory

Hi Hi!!
It's been long since I posted about my personal life here. Well, talking about personal life might be a BIG NO NO for some people, but for me, I do believe that it's actually good for yourself.

Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner is REALLY here!!!

Introducing the FIRST EVER… lash-hugging gel liner in a pen! It solves one of the biggest beauty dilemmas of all time—lining your eyes! They’re real! push-up liner makes it beyond easy to hug the lashline so anyone can draw a perfect line. The closer the line, the bigger the eye!

3 reasons it’s a Real beauty breakthrough

1. The waterproof matte black gel formula doesn’t smudge, budge or dry out.
2. It’s a gel liner in a pen!
3. The innovative AccuFlex™ tip makes it BEYOND EASY to get close to your lashline!

And luckily, I was invited to the launching of this ah-mazing product by Benefit Cosmetics Indonesia on Friday 20th June in Plaza Indonesia along with other 9 beauty bloggers.