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REVIEW - X2 Sanso Color [ Cappuccino & Shadow ]

Hello guys, welcome back to the blog !

So @X2Softlens recently sent me their products to try out, which is the X2 Sanso Color ( Shadow & Cappuccino ) which also came with ICE lens solution. I'm beyond excited because X2 is quite known for their products, and because I don't normally wear softlens, it is something fun for me, even though I had to ask my friend to help me wear it lol

Contains Provitamin B5 - All in 1 Multi Purpose Contact Lens Solution

1. X2 Sanso Color - Shadow

2. X2 Sanso Color - Cappuccino

I really love both colors because they actually shows up, but my favorite is still the color Shadow, because it looks really natural and blend in with my eyes. What bothers me is that sometimes it feels really comfortable like you're not wearing anything, but sometimes it felt like something is stinging.

Overall I still love them and will continue on wearing ! :)

X2 Sanso Color are made of Hybrid Silicone Hydrogel that delivers 80% more Oxygen compared to 2-Hema material, it maintain the moisture 2 times higher, which can protect the eyes from dryness & irritation.

X2 Sanso Color has 5 colors, which are Radiance, Shadow, Cappuccino, Pearl, and Onyx

Descriptions I found on their website :
3 Months Supplies, Disposable soft cosmetic lens, 55% Water
Base Curve : 8.80 mm
Diameter : 14.5 mm
Power Range: Plano s/d - 6.00 (step 0.25D)

If you are interested in them, you can easily contact & purchase them at
Instagram : @X2Softlens

Love,
Novita.S

REVIEW - Posy Beauty

Just recently received a lip cream from Posy Beauty ! Buat yang belum tau, Posy Beauty itu brand lokal ( Indonesia ) loh, pendirinya yaitu 2 perempuan Indonesia, Diandra Bernadin dan Amanda Neola. Produk pertama yang diluncukan oleh Posy Beauty adalah lipstik matte.

Lipstik matte brand lokal ini memiliki 5 varian warna; 2 warna bold ( Pride & lust ) dan 3 warna nude ( Envy, Greed, Wrath ). Aku dikirimin shade Wrath, warnanya lebih ke merah kecoklatan.

Taken with flash, color may be slightly different depending on the lighting

Aku memiliki bibir yang kering, dan biasanya sih aku gak gitu suka kalo makai lipstik yang matte. Tapi lipstik ini ga mengeringkan bibirku sama sekali, mungkin karena adanya kandungan Vitamin E ya jadi dia ga mengeringkan bibir gitu, kalo dipegang lipstiknya terasa lembut velvety gitu di permukaan bibir, which I really like.

Lipstik ini juga transfer-proof ! Baru di apply kira-kira 2 menit, habis itu dipegang2 ga ada transfer ke tangan sama sekali, kissable ya? :')

Cara nge apply lipstik ini juga ga susah, karena konsistensinya creamy dan mulus banget di bibir aku, plus applicatornya juga berbentuk runcing, jadi ga susah deh kalo mau apply sampai pinggir bibir hehe. Pigmentasi dari lipstik ini juga bagus banget, sekali swatch aja warnanya uda nampak banget !

Aku personally kurang suka sama warnanya, karena aku tipe yang suka pakai nude lips dengan undertone yang pink-ish gitu, tapi warna-warna yang dikeluarin Posy Beauty mostly undertonenya coklat, dan pas dipakai ke akunya jadi gelap gitu, kalo untuk acara-acara formal si not bad warnanya, tapi kalo untuk daily life, enggak banget buat aku T.T

Penasaran ga sama harganya? Harga untuk 1pc itu cuma Rp.149.900 loh ! Lebih hemat lagi kalau langsung beli 1 set ( 5 warna ) = Rp.699.000

Mungkin di benak kalian lipstik lokal itu bagus ga ya? Aman ga ya?

Ga usah takut guys! Posy Beauty itu lipstick matte yang aman digunakan loh, karena sudah terdaftar di BPOM, dan juga halal, vegan, serta cruelty free ! Bangga banget kan sama produk lokal kita ? #ProudIndonesian

Well untuk produk ini aku nilai 4.5/5 ! Karena untuk harga yang terjangkau, aku uda bisa dapetin produk yang bagus, dari packagingnya yang sleek banget, tipis dan gampang dibawa kemana-mana, doesn't dries out my lips, cuma yah, kurang suka sama warnanya... semoga aja ya Posy Beauty bisa ngeluarin warna-warna nude baru yang bisa cocok ke aku :')

Hayo pengen beli yaa? Kamu bisa dapetin produk ini di www.posybeauty.co.id !

Love, Novita

Shiseido Beauty Redefined

I was invited by Shiseido to attend their beauty influencer gathering at Centre Point Mall ( 08 Feb 2018 ) to experience their products & services from Shiseido experts.

They gave out free hair styling & makeover service for the public, but I didn't try it out though.

They also did a makeup demo using all of Shiseido makeup products.

Mostly our activity is literally eating the canapes and took bunch of pictures, because there's a lot of spot to took pictures of ! We were also able to experience the projection room, which is insta-worthy lol

Since shiseido pop up store is in Centre Point until 11 of Feb, I went there again on 10th of Feb to exchange my old lipstick for a new Shiseido Lipstick, and I really love it !!! The lipstick looks very luxurious, and the cap is magnetic !!! ( it feels really satisfying to open & close the lipstick )

And since the color is randomly given out, I got a red one, which I don't use a lot in my daily life... so... I exchanged it with a very nice auntie there, because she got a nude-red and I got a bright-red colour :')

Well that's all that happened.

Love, Novita

Astalift Photogenic Beauty Workshop

I bet everyone knows about Fujifilm, right? Yes, we all know that they produces stuffs like cameras, polaroids, films, etc. But now they came out with something which is surprisingly different, and you can guess it from the picture above, yes, it is skincare.

I'm shook when I first heard about it, I was like what? How did a brand that produces camera stuffs suddenly created a skincare line?

At the event, they told us the history about how Astalift first created in Japan. As they are a company that produces camera stuffs, they thought about perfecting it so that everyone can look photogenic in pictures, in which they created a skincare line called Astalift.

The main product in Astalift is Jelly Aquarysta, it is said to be " a unique anti-ageing skincare product composed of an effective mix of collagen and moisturizer delivering a light textured facial treatment that ensures fast absorption for glowing skin and a more beautiful, you! "

Jelly Aquarysta is very unique, as when you finished using it, it will goes back to its original shape, amazing ain't it?

Psstt, do you guys know that the old camera roll films are made from collagen too?! :')

After learning about the history, we followed the demo on daily skincare tips using Astalift products

After using their skincares, they also let us use their makeup products, such as foundation and powder foundation. I love the how the foundation looks on my skin. But after spending the day, my face gets sticky and oily, and I don't like how it felts. Not sure which product that causes it though.

I did bought a product, which is the UV Protector, it cost around Rp.400.000 - Rp.500.000 if I'm not mistaken. Overall I like the foundation ( but didn't bought it ) and the UV Protector which makes my skin looks glowing without having white cast.

Love, Novita

Meet & Greet Natasha Beauty Blogger

Last December I was invited by Natasha to attend their meet and greet beauty blogger event since it's their 23rd anniversary !

We were introduced to their newly launched products, which are the Oxygen Facial Cleanser & Argan Herbal Series

1. Oxygen Facial Cleanser

Now this cleanser is something I've never seen before. It's a cleanser with a gel consistency, you just have to apply it on your face, leave it for a few minutes, and boom the miracle happens ! The gel will turns into some kind of foamy bubbly texture on your face, and after that you just simply wipe it away with some tissues ( I prefer rinsing it off with water ).

On the event, they did a demo with a black permanent marker. They draw a thick line on the model's wrist, and then they applied the cleanser onto the line, leave it on for a few minutes, and well shockingly it disappears !!! We all know how hard it is to remove marker from our skin :')

No doubt that this cleanser does an amazing job on removing makeup as well, but I always recommend to double-cleanse !

Price : around Rp.80.000 to Rp.90.000

2. Argan Herbal Series

Fullsize

Travel Kit

The Argan Herbal Series consists of 4 different products, which is the Bath Shower, Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Lotion.

These are the benefits of Argan Oil for the Skin & Hair :

1. Skin Moisturizer

" Argan oil is most commonly used as a skin moisturiser to hydrate and soften skin. With its high vitamin E and fatty acid content, argan oil is the ideal product to give skin a natural boost. It absorbs easily and is non-greasy and non-irritating, which makes it a great natural moisturiser. - Arganoilworld.com.au "

2. Hair Conditioner

" Argan oil is proven to make hair softer, silkier and shinier. It is the ideal hair conditioner, and it can even help to treat split ends and tame frizzy hair. Using argan oil to condition your hair is extremely easy. - Arganoilworld.com.au "

3. Sleek and Shine Styling

" Due to its ability to tame frizz and give hair shine, argan oil is also commonly used as a styling agent. It makes hair more manageable and adds a healthy, attractive shine to any hair style. - Arganoilworld.com.au "

Now you know how good these products is for you body & hair ! These products are available in both fullsize or travel kit, I actually really love how they made it into a travel kit, it's so complete and convenient to bring around overseas !

Price : starts from Rp.75.000

After the introduction and demo, we were served with delicious lunch !

Then as usual, we took lots of pictures - after that my heels broke off, and luckily, I did bring my sandals there :')

Last but not least, we were each given a goodie bag :

Travel size O2 Facial Cleanser, Argan Herbal series ( travel kit ), Rp.250.000 voucher, and some sweet words from them <3

Love, Novita

REVIEW - KUIKKU Facial Wash

Recently I was offered to try out a product called KUIKKU .

KUIKKU is an innovative facial wash, it is light and portable, which is easy to bring it with you anywhere, and it doesn't require any water to clean your face.

I bet you're wondering how, aren't you?

Well, here's how it works :

using the technology of 3 Active System inspired by Japanese Skincare which consist of

- Oil Control System : combination of active ingredients that prevent bad microbes that causes acne, and control oils on the face

- Dirt Remover Solution : combination of active ingredients that helps remove dirts and bind heavy metals from the skin

- Moisturizer & Freshness Agent : consist of D-Panthenol and Aloe Vera Extract to freshen up, moisturize, and reduce inflammation of the skin

For me, KUIKKU is a helpful product, especially when I'm out travelling.

And since I haven't really been wearing makeup when I'm going out, I have been taking KUIKKU everywhere in my bag (it's small, makes it easy to put inside a bag). Main reason is because my face tends to get oily on the T-Zone, and the pollution here is crazy. To prevent them on causing acne, I can easily clean my face by using KUIKKU.

Here's how you use it :

1. Spray KUIKKU allover your face

2. Wipe it clean with cottonpad or tissue, and voila ! your face will be cleaned and oil-free

( no water needed )

Simple isn't it? Note that eventhough it is a facial wash, it does a good job on cleaning your makeup too ! But I prefer cleaning my face using makeup remover first, and then double cleanse with KUIKKU, because I always double cleanse, and it feels weird to remove my makeup only with facial wash. And ohh, did I mention that it is very affordable? It cost only Rp. 30.000 for a bottle, yes you're not reading it wrong ! Don't worry about it being unsafe though, it's registered in BPOM :)

Overall, for something very affordable, easy to bring, and easy to use, I superb love this product !!!

xoxo,

Novita S.

REVIEW - Absolute New York : Glossy Stain & Eye Artiste Palette

Last Saturday me and Medan Beauty Gram members were invited to Absolute New York counter @ SOGO Sun Plaza

We were welcomed to try out all of the collections displayed, and then we were introduced to their newest products, which is ...

*drum rolls*

The Eye Artiste Palette & Glossy Stain Lipstick !

We received a complimentary voucher which we can choose one Eye Artiste Palette and two Glossy Stain, I chose the Art of Rose palette, and Glossy Stains in shades AGS06 Femme Fatale & AGS08 Heart Breaker

1. Eye Artiste Palette - Art Of Rose

This palette consists of 3 mattes, 7 shimmers

It came with a dual ended shadow sponge

price : Rp.175.000

The pigmentation on the mattes are great, it feels really smooth & soft.

As for the shimmers, the light pink shade (3rd) aren't as pigmented, but the darker shades works really well, especially the black shade! They're really beautiful on the eye, but they're way too glittery for my liking.

BUT the 4th shade, which is a golden pink shade, is not glittery as the other shimmers, AND the colour is really pretty, like seriously guys it is my favorite shade of all !!! I also really love the 6th shade, which is a deeper pink - compared to the 3rd shade - , but still, too glittery for my liking.

( as for you guys who loves glittery products, you might love them ! )

I think this palette is really suitable for everyday wear, you can use the neutral pinkish shades for day look, and add the darker shades for night look !

2. Glossy Stain Lipstick

I swatched the Glossy Stain on the event, and erased them with both baby oil & makeup removers, and the tint actually stays!

Colours are slightly lighter because of the lighting, check out how it looks on the lips below :)

AGS06 Femme Fatale - Deep dark red

AGS08 - Mauve deep red

Price : Rp.130.000

The Glossy Stain is said to be " a unique hybrid gloss and stain formula ", which I actually agree, because it ACTUALLY stains (tint) the lips, even if you remove it with makeup remover, the product will be erased, BUT your lips will be tinted with colours, which means it is actually tint-ing your lips & long-wearing, especially when you're going out all night long and you don't need to retouch !!

The formula is quite liquidy -which makes it easy to glide on the lips-, pigmentation is superb nice & it doesn't feels sticky on the lips at all. I've tried the transfer-proof test with a tissue, it does transfer a little bit, but doesn't change anything on the lips !

Does not feels sticky on your lips - I know I look retarded

It does transfer a bit, but did not change the colour on the lips
p.s. it's sticking on my lips because of my saliva lol

Removed with makeup remover, still looking pretty ain't it ?

Wait, you might think that it'll dry your lips, don't you? The answer is absolutely NO, it does not dry my lips, which I really love because my lips are easily chapped ( which is the reason I haven't been wearing any liquid lipstick ever since )

The applicator itself is really useful, as you can see in the picture above, it is pointy which makes it so much easier to apply to the lips !

The glossy stain might be my go-to lippie now, because I love the colours and how it didn't dry my lips all day long ( might be because it contains both Argan Oil & Chamomile Extract )

Here's picture of me wearing the products :