SRS BLOG: June 2017

MOVE AHEAD

Monday, June 19, 2017

GOODBYE DEAD SKIN CELLS, HELLO BABY FACE

Friday, June 16, 2017

I’m a big fan of Korea beauty/skincare products and nothing gets me more excited than sharing with you my readers about a new and innovative Korean beauty brand: Neogen, the brand that has been leading beauty innovations. I was super excited that Clozette Indonesia gave me a chance to try out these products from Neogen because it’s been so hyped and so many have given amazing reviews for it (it’s been everywhere on Youtube, Instagram, blogs tho) so I figured that it was about time for me to see what the hype is about.

You know what? One of my favorite steps in my skincare routine is exfoliating; this step gets rid of any dead skin cells for a smooth complexion. If you look for Korean exfoliating products, you’d find that most of the labels say “peeling” but now, there are a few different types of products for exfoliation steps. Now, the product I am about to rave is more than just an exfoliator.

Neogen Bio Peel Gauze Peeling Wine

I was really glad I tested out this product. It’s very special exfoliating product because it involves a cotton pad that uses the latest skin care technology to create a triple layer exfoliating function that no other product has been done before that provides gentle yet effective exfoliation of dead skin cells and impurities, leaving skin smoother and clear. This would also be suited to most skin types as it’s quite gentle.

This tub comes with a total of 30 pads and it’s recommended to use this twice weekly as needed. These innovative exfoliating pads are soaked in wine extracts (that contain the resveratrol; a powerful antioxidant which helps prevent free radicals from pigmenting or forming wrinkles on your skin) and exfoliants such as glycolic and lactic acid. When you open the tub, it smells like strong wine (it might be bad for those who don't like strong smell on their face).

After washing my face at night, I take out one of the pads and slip it onto my fingers. There are two sides of the pad. One is more rough and the other is soft. I use the rough side first and gently rub in a circular motion around my face and neck. Then I turn it around and use the soft side to pick up the remaining debris or any excess dirt/dead skin cells. I use the extra on my elbows and knees (too good to waste hahaha) then throw away the pad. Rinse with lukewarm/cold water.

After using this product, I actually saw the dead skin visibly on the pad which is a basic proof that it works. The directions say to rinse it off with lukewarm water but personally I like to use cold water as it helps to keep my skin and pores tightened. I also wait a few minutes first before washing my face.

The next day after my whole night routine I feel like my skin is brighter and glowing not to mention my pores look a little refined (I noticed visible results after the first trial and I became hooked). I see improvements on my skin right away; the discolorations are fading and stubborn little bumps on the sides of my nose have disappeared. I have no issues with irritation either.

I love this product so much that it suddenly became a holy grail status in my evening skincare routine. I totally understand why so many people like it so much. So much dirt came out! I felt so clean and refreshed!

I absolutely would recommend this one! I know that it’s an expensive alternative to a standard scrub or peeling gel but this is so effective that I think it’s worth it. I also think that this is especially suited to people who are a bit lazy with their skincare.

Neogen Real Fresh Foam Cleanser Cereal

Have you known that fermented skin care is the future? This natural process makes your ingredients extra potent as they produce extra enzymes and vitamins that are good for skin and whole grains are a natural source of antioxidants and help brighten the skin.

This foaming cleanser is unique because it contains real fermented rice seeds/whole grains and oryza saliva seed extract. The innovative formula is geared for all skin types, especially the sensitive ones to brighten and hydrate skin, it gently removes impurities such as sweat and dirt from the skin without stripping your own natural oils. Now, I think this is the most innovative cleanser I’ve seen/had.

Look at the base of the cleanser. You can see real whole grains in action as they ferment at the bottom of the cleanser itself, with that means your skin is getting the effects of the real grains straight from the source!

I pump it into my hand about one or two times in wet condition on face and hands, then I massage the light airy foam into my damp skin gently for about a minute. Then I rinse off with lukewarm or cold water (the foam is very gentle on the skin).

You can get these products at www.beautyhaulindo.net or www.benscrub.com

See you on the next post, gorgeous <3

*PERSONAL TALKS*

10 THINGS I'D TELL TO MY 17 YEAR OLD SELF

Monday, June 12, 2017

I remember celebrating my 17th birthday party at pizza hut with my closest high school friends and all I was excited about was the thought of entering college and the new things I would be experiencing and learning. When I look back again to that teenage years, I only could smile and laugh about everything that happened to me back because all those brought me to where I am today and it leads me wondering what if I were given the chance to tell a 17 year old Ollyvia, it would be fun and yup here I am now sharing with you 10 things I’d tell to my 17 year old self:

1. Appreciate the people who makes you happy and feel loved, drop the ones that make your life complicated. Friends come and go. Be in a circle of people who respect you.

2. Meet as much people as you can because once you are in your twenties, your circle would get smaller, so take as much as life lessons from everyone you met.
3. Trust your guts and get out from your comfort zone as soon as you can.

4. Don't be afraid to fall in love. It’s scary at first but you find yourself slowly opening up to someone and you'd experience emotions you never knew existed within you.

5. Have as much fun as you can, try new things in life and stop worrying about too many things just because you're afraid of the future.

6. Be more chill toward everything/everyone and get rid of your intimidating/annoying careless aura that scares people off. Focus on building up your character as an individual with warm and kind hearted.

7. Failure isn’t a one-way street and don't forget that you can always reframe anything to get what you want when you put more efforts and sincerity. You might be an underdog years ago but this is life, sometimes you're in the highest point of your life but you can also be in the lowest and deepest hole of your life.
8. Never mind the haters both in real life and social media, you're just doing what you love; blogging and taking photos.

9. Choose what your heart says but never ignore what your mind is saying. Just say no to the things that you don't want to share or do.

10. You're lucky to be you <3

*BEAUTY AESTHETIC*

L'OREAL PARIS WHITE PERFECT CLINICAL SERIES

Thursday, June 8, 2017

A flawless face begins with a perfect treatment. Kali ini, aku mau share permasalahan kulit wajah aku, well hampir semua orang selalu memuji kulit wajah aku yang bagus dan sangat jarang terlihat berjerawatan. They might not know me so well because actually my skin has problems; I have freckles around my cheeks since I was a kid, I have uneven skin tone and I know it would never be perfect. I accept that fact and I always want to take care of this imperfect skin simply because I love myself, teringat akan kalimat ka Claradevi beberapa hari lalu tentang “menerima diri kemudian merawatnya bukan karena harus sempurna tetapi karena itu bagian dari menerima diri apa adanya.” I agree with her 100%.

Then how I manage to keep my skin’s problems less visible?
Little did you know, I have darker face and a horrible uneven skin tone in the past and since last year I started to learn about skincare. I’m quite a stickler for cleansing and applying skincare in the right steps. That’s the keys ditambah aku jarang banget bahkan tidak akan merasa senang saat memakai makeup tebal karena masalah pada kulit wajah seringkali datang karena perawatan wajah yang tidak rutin dan penggunaan makeup yang tebal, selain itu tidak dapat dipungkiri lagi paparan sinar matahari yang kita hadapi tiap hari akan selalu menyebabkan penggelapan di beberapa area di kulit wajah.

It is important to discover for yourself what works for your skin. Kulit yang cerah merata adalah hasil dari perawatan yang rutin; sunscreen, day cream, night cream and essence are absolutely non-negotiable to me. This time, I want to share my experience using L’Oreal Paris White Perfect Clinical Series; these 3 products will help me to get a brighter, fairer face and prevent dark spots/skin darkening.

How L’Oreal Paris White Perfect Clinical series work?

Terinspirasi oleh pakar klinik kecantikan, 3 produk ini merupakan rangkaian pencerah wajah membantu untuk menyamarkan noda hitam, mencerahkan kulit wajah dan merawat keremajaan kulit.
3 produk ini terdiri atas;

- White Perfect Clinical Derm White Essence yang mengandung Derm White Technology; gabungan 3 bahan aktif pencerah kulit.

- White Perfect Clinical Day Cream SPF 19 PA+++ yang mengandung Pro-Vanish 3; bahan aktif pencerah yang membantu mengurangi produksi melanin pada kulit dan SPF 19 PA+++ untuk melindungi kulit dari Sinar UVA/UVB.

- White Perfect Clinical Overnight Treatment untuk membantu regenerasi kulit di malam hari.

I am currently trying out day & night cream and essence from L’Oreal Paris which have been doing wonders for my skin. Bisa dibilang, 3 produk ini sudah membantu banget menyamarkan flek hitam di wajah aku sejak awal aku menggunakannya. It does leaving a rich whitening effect on my skin also it treats and protects from my general skin-related problems; uneven skin tone/dark spots on some area.

L’Oreal Paris White Perfect Clinical Derm White Essence (Rp 214.000)

Essence ini diperkaya dengan Derm White Technology yang dikenal dapat memberikan aksi pencerah pada kulit terdiri;

- ACTYL C: Bahan aktif pencerah, membantu menyamarkan noda hitam pada kulit.

- ADENOSINE: Membantu mengurangi produksi melanin untuk mencegah pigmentasi kulit,

- FIBREPLASTYL: Membantu kulit tampak lebih cerah merona.

Essence ini cukup efektif jika dipakai sesuai prosedur; rutin dipakai setelah wajah dibersihkan sebelum krim selanjutnya (pagi/malam).

Cara mengaplikasikan ke wajah cukup dengan meneteskannya ditelapak tangan menggunakan pipet yang menjadi tutup botolnya. Tekturnya ringan, wanginya enak dan cepat meresap dikulit. My skin feels moisturized, looks more radiant and refined after I use this essence. You only need 1-2 drop then it would do a decent job to cover full face.

*this picture was taken by my phone’s camera without using any filter so that you can see the clearer result*

For the first day I tried this essence, I did not see any miraculous result. I was actually a bit disappointed but after regular use, now I am able to see improvement in my skin tone and texture. I could notice lightening of my spots.

It’s a good essence to be purchased if you had issues of dark sports, blemishes or acne marks. It’s really good to go for eradicating any sun damage although it’s pretty expensive but trust me, you will love the luxurious classy bottle that has glossy silver finish almost like mirror, it’s worth to buy in the end, am I right?

L’Oreal Paris White Perfect Clinical Day Cream SPF 19 PA+++ (Rp 161.000)

I have been using the day cream regularly in the morning after toner and essence. Day after day, my skin looks visibly brighter and moisturized, my skin tone gets more even, some pigmented spots shrink and fade (because it works by reducing the melanin production).

As per the information provided with the product, it has;
- PRO-VANISH3 EX TECHNOLOGY: bahan aktif pencerah membantu mengurangi produksi melanin pada kulit.

- FULL SPECTRUM UV FILTERS SYSTEM: memberikan perlindungan dari UVA/UVB mencegah timbulnya noda hitam dan warna kulit yang gelap.

This light pinkish whitening cream is easy to spread and penetrates into skin quickly but sometime I feel greasy but it doesn’t give any cakey appearance (the texture is very creamy). Mungkin bagi yang biasanya di ruangan ber-AC, day cream ini tidak akan mengganggu malah membantu melembabkan wajah tapi bagi yang memiliki jenis kulit cenderung berminyak / kombinasi dan berada di ruangan tidak ber-AC, krim ini mungkin akan terasa lengket & memberi kesan wajah oily.

Still I highly recommend this day cream for those looking for a cream that sets so well into the skin and also given sun protection although the packaging is very bulky and heavy, it’s not ideal for traveling.

L’Oreal Paris White Perfect Clinical Overnight Treatment (Rp 192.000)

Here is a little champion in the beauty industry that’s really doing well from the house of L’Oreal. This 50 ml one can gradually bring the fairness of the skin back and get rid of any skin-pigmentation related problems everytime I wake up in the morning.

As per the information provided with the product, it has;

- PRO-VANISH3 EX TECHNOLOGY: kombinasi tiga bahan pencerah, membantu mencerahkan dan berperan dalam regenerasi kulit di malam hari.

- VITAMIN B3: Membantu mencerahkan kulit.

- PROCYSTIN: Membantu mengurangi produksi melanin berlebih.

- BIO-PEELING Ex : Membantu menjadikan kulit tampak halus dan lebih cerah di pagi hari.

Oia, penting banget aku bilang little champion karena overnight cream ini benar-benar non sticky, selain itu ini membantu banget memudarkan flek flek hitam di muka aku.

These products are sold in a wide range of beauty outlets and in online shops; Counter L’Oreal Paris di Department Store, Drug Stores and ecommerce channels blibi and Lazada.

Oia, kalau kalian suka belajar tentang skincare dan mau tau seputaran tips untukmencerahkan kulit, kalian bisa mengunjungi http://beautynesia.id/

Yup, aku lagi suka banget bolak balik baca-baca artikel yang ditulis di Beautynesia; mulai dari artikel berisi seputaran gaya hidup, informasi & tips seputar skin care dan produk kecantikan, tutorial sampai urusan diet.

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