Late Vanity Trove January Box

Hey guys.

So this is my first post on April,actually I'm kinda sick right now

Anyway,I'm going to post about my Vanity Trove's Custom Box January.
Yeah I know this is April already but just received it about 2 or 3days ago.
How this can happened? Well I really pissed when I already paid for the box that I have chose and later they mail me if one of the items has sold out. You freaking me? I have paid and you should keep that. She offered me to change it with other samples. And all sachets and most are bb creams. I'm not interested and said I'll wait if there's new item that I like. Later when I mailed her , she offered me a travel sized tube of Avene. I was like "yeah,cool. It's fine." And I asked what kind they offered and it's a daily cleanser and I was like turned down. I have enough cleansers and BB cream samples , you know. So later I mailed them again,and they linked me to their custom box page and I picked one "Scar Gel" . I've difficult time to choose it since there're two other that peaked my interest. But then I think one is a trial series of basic skincare like cleanser etc and passed it. Other one is magic firming moisutrizing cream. I've googled for the review and it's 50:50. So I thought I already have moisturizing cream and I have bad pimple scars on my nose that won't heal for years! So I chose the scar gel. About 2 or 3days later after I informed her the box arrived

Tbh,I'm not that excited >_> and mind you,this post is heavy.lots of pic spamming lol

1. So this is the outter packing,not a card box,but a paper bag and I'm just impressed with the packing

4. It was wrappednwith bubble wrap and sealed with this vanity trove black seal

 5.I just don't want to torn the seal so I pulled it from the side lol

 6.The box with derma e's envelope

7.so there're brochures about derma e's products that Vanity Trove's sampling this month. So even though mine is January,but since I picked one from this month item,she gave me these brochures.
Haven't read it though

 8. So this is the box,very sturdy indeed and just Classic. Love.it

9.The gold ribbon tip is meant to pull the inner box. No mess like Lola Box because I need to flip it to make the box come out from the cardbox

10. Even it's wrapped nicely inside and no mess at all! Bravo!
So what caught my attention ia that Rp50.000 . Yeah, a voucher , and until now I still don't find the vouchers  I got are useful.more to useless for me.and that Dove logo. I thought "a shampoo?"
Oh heck no

11. So let's pull off the vouchers found the ishine vouchers worth a lot,since it's like a small booklet,with vouchers on each pages! But....... it has expired on the end of March!!! Boomers! :( so sad
And the Sariayu's has expired on the end of January! (Even though I won't use it). I'm quite disappointed they didn't change the expired brochure.and seriously it's not my fault since she's the one who's not keeping my item even though I have paid for it.

12. So,the one that still can be use is a voucher worth IDR50 from Make Over. You need to purchase min IDR150 before though or you can't use it. At first I thought Make Over is some kind of US brand or sth but I was wrong!It's a local brand! How silly am I. Figured that out about a month ago.
And so,I thought there's no Make Over counter here in Medan and I've been posting on my facebook if someone wants it,they can have it for free. But then I read it again and found out there's a counter here in Medan,and I was like yeah,let's check it later,but I dont't really need it ,seriously.Yeah,Indonesian readers,if you want it you can contact me. Mind if you pay for the shipping :v this voucher expires on 1st May


Okay then,so let's check what inside my box and I list it from my most favorite one to the least favorite

 Like , seriously? Lux? -_-

 1. Derma e scar gel+psorzema creme
I'm really excited to use it on my pimple scar and hope it works! Even though I don't know what is the function of the psorzema one. I think I'll do the reading from the brochures soon

 2. So I just took this all in one,and here's the most to the least on the picture
A.Clarins Body Shaping Cream
They said it works! Put it on the area that you want to lose (fat) before exercising.
When my item that has sold out that I mentioned earlier,she did offer me the body shaping cream but I refuse since I don't want double items. It's between avene or clarins' but the cream that I don't get is to repairing skin including from scars. So that's a shame since I anticipated that a lot

B.Clarins Extra Firming Day Cream
If you read my posts,you'll know I need a moisturizing products

C.Avene Sensitive White
Well both of Avene are in the same range,aince it's for whitening and I don't know which works best so both are number 4. I hope my pimple scars fade a little with this

 3. iShine Moisturizing Lipstick
I picked this one since it'll be bad if I don't get a full sized product. I knew that the colors are random but even if doesn't suit me,I can give it to my mom lol /slap
Btw,I forgot to take the pic of the bottom (where the color's shade is written there)

 The packing is simple black with a touch of red heart. The black in the middle is glossy

Here's the color without flash,since the flash one doesn't show the real color. The color is nice , I think I can share this to my mom since I think it's a little bold for me and I'm not a typical lipsticks lover girl

 4.Bioderma Sensibio H2O
I've forgotten that I've picked this one seriously!and it's hidden on the back so I just noticed it when I take out Avene and Clarins. And I put this almost on the end of the list since I've already received it on my January Lola Box (read the review here ) . I think I'll put this on my giveaway box

5.Lux Aqua Sparkle Refreshing Body Wash
Seriously,I don't like it,don't need it,and this can be found everywhere! Can't you give something more hardnto find item? -_- or at least a makeup tool from Masami?

6.Dove Whitening Original Deodorant
So this is not a shampoo,but a deodorant and this sucks! I don't use deo and I'm not fond of it. Thumbs down. Anyone who wants it just comment! :v









So,that's a wrap!
Overall:
Packaging 10/10
Items 8/10

It's not a bad box,this is quite a good one since most of beauty boxes are just bad or so so
But it lacks the surprise element since it's a custom box
But I just checked it few days ago,they've the surprise box subscribtion back!and you still can pick custom box too. It's all up to you

Will I try the surprise box?will I purchase the custom box?

Nah,not now. I'm kinda broke right now :"D
Saving to buy eyeshadow palettes, not only one,but three! :"D

So have you ever subscribed to Vanity Trove's?
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Bifesta , a water based makeup remover in Moist Review

Hey guys happy Satnite!
I know I know,haven't post for a moment now. You know Medan is having crazy blackout these past few weeks!

So,actually I want to post about my massive haul, but there's 2items more that still haven't arrive yet. It has been a week!
So,the haul can wait huh?And it'll be boring to post hauls only!
Okay,now I'm going to review a mkeup remover , Bifesta! You might have seen this on my recent post about my mini haul . So I've been using it for almost a month and daily ,so I can tell how this product works for me

 1. The front. It's a Japanese product from the writing lol
A water based makeup, with harmless ingredients (even though it's not as natural in ingredients as Bioderma Sensibio H2O
but still it's alcohol,preservative,100 % oil,fragrant,colorant free!
How awesome!
Here I picked moist for my extremely dry cheeks!
And as you can see the color is slightly not really transparent lol
the packaging is plastic,and comes with a pump!

2. The back , with descriptions,ingredients,how to use,etc etc (click to zoom)

3. I only use 1cotton pad for this! (1pad torn into 2pieces :v ) On my face and neck!
But sometimes it can be 2pads (4pcs) I don't know why it can go like that , I only use bb cream!
Sorry for the black dot there,I was practicing to apply eyeliner and the cotton bud I accidentally put it on the cotton pad /slap







So,this makeup remover is everywhere (KL) since it's  a drugstore common product there. I can't say it's dirt cheap nor it's expensive. the price is fair enough . Most of bloggers said this product's emptied for only 2months or so,but I don't know,it depends on how much makeup you cleanse,and is it waterproof makeup/not.This can remove waterproof makeup,but you must press and hold for a moment then swipe for better result on removing it rather than swiping it over and over.
For the pump,it's supposed to help us to control the amount of the product , but I rather prefer to pour it rather than using this pump! This pump is the worst! Instead of keeping the amount under control,it burst the water everywhere and waste the product more!
When I used this,there's a slight filmsy feeling from the moisture I guess? But I'm not really comfortable with it. Even it claims to be no need to wash off,and you can just skip your double cleansing and skincare routine and jump to bed for a good night sleep after it, but I still don't want to do as it said. It's still better to do your regular routine unless you're in hurry or very tired. And if you want to cleanse and re apply makeup when you're outside,I recommend you to wipe the water after cleansing with dry cotton,or cleanse it with wet cotton and then dry it first before putting your makeup.

How to use:
1. Soak the cotton pad and swipe gently over the area where you want to cleanse
2. For waterproof makeup ,press gently and hold for few seconds then swipe gently
3. You can leave it unwash and sleep,or dry it then sleep,or you do double cleansing it's up to you

There're 3 types , for dry and normal skin,for oily combi skin, for aging  skin.

Anyway,sorry I don't take any picture of the liquid,but it's water based,so it's watery and transparent.


So,let's go to conclusion!

PROS:
1. Safe ingredients (even though not as natural as Bioderma)
2. Hypoallergenic
3. Cleansing power is awesome (but never tried it on waterproof makeup)
4. Affordable
5. You can find it everywhere !
6. Neutral scent!

CONS:
1.Crappy pump!
2.Filmsy feeling (but I guess you won't find it in other types)

RATINGS:

4,5 out of 5stars (because of the pump!)

WILL I REPURCHASE?
Yes! But I will try other brands too

So have you tried this product? What's your favorite makeup remover?
Do share

Bioderma Sensibio H2O - Makeup Remover Review

 Hey!Now I'm going to post a review from Bioderma Sensibio H2O in sample sized that I got from  Lola Box January. Sorry for my mistake for writing I haven't use any items from my post on Lola Box February . I tried to edit but it can't save the change >->
So I brought it on my trip to KL last week since my toner is almost run out and I don't want to waste it to clean my leftover makeup (BB Cream) after cleansing with facial cleanser and since I thought I can buy the full size (if I like it) there (but sadly I've looked for many stores and they don't sell this!)
So what is this thing?It's a makeup remover with natural ingredients that claims to be hypoallergenic and suitable for all skin type.Water based,no need to rinse (but I still do double cleansing).It's one of bestseller  makeup remover.
It's still rare to find it in Indonesia even though it has hit the market ( a few of course ) in Indonesia
So let's see the preview!

1.The front

 2.The back.Click to zoom

 3. The packaging is a pain! I can't use this all up in one time and it can't be close/shut once it's open.
As you can see it's like water since it's a water based makeup remover and transparent

 4.I used 2cotton pads to remove all my makeup (BB cream) on my face and neck (torn the pad into 2,so I got 4 pads LOL)
Without flash

5.With flash





















As you can see it removes my makeup well.I haven't try it for eye makeup since I don't have eye makeup except a non waterproof eyeliner that I rarely use.But since it's quite gentle,I guess it may take time to remove waterproof/heavy makeup.

This makeup remover doesn't sting on my eyes :D
Well I do double cleansing with my facial foam.Sometimes when I use toner there's still some sheer cast of leftover makeup (sometimes). Boomer!

But I can't complain since it's gentle and mild product
I don't feel moisturize hydrating etc with this product.It just simply remove my makeup,no filmsy feeling after cleansing.But I do notice my face is quite full with torn fabric from the torn (divided into 2) cotton pad that I don't experience with my current makeup remover.
I don't experience any redness after cleansing.The redness comes from my cleansing motion (rubbing)
For the scent ,..I've forgotten ,maybe it's scentless or it has some very very faint scent.Doesn't bother my nose anyway LOL

I used up all after 3-4times usage*

So here's my conclusion

PROS:
1.Hypoallergenic makeup remover with very safe ingredients!
2.Cleanse well for light makeup
3.Doesn't dry out my skin
4.No filmsy feeling
5.Scentless/very faint scent

CONS:
1.Pricey
2.Hard to find
3.May need more of the product for heavy and waterproof makeup

RATINGS:

4 out of 5stars since it's pricey and hard to find

Will I Repurchase?
Maybe if I found it on sale! LOL
But either way I'll look for other makeup remover that is easier to find that suits to my skin

So what do you think?What's your favorite makeup remover?
Have you try this remover?
Do share

LOLA BOX JANUARY

Ola~
Happy Sat-night!

So,now I'm gonna post about my FIRST LOLA BOX!
I've heard a lot of good reviews about how satisfying their boxes! And I'm sold and subscribe it for 6months!
Unfortunately what makes me a little bit disappointed is their system where you need to wait for your waiting number and you must pay for the box immediately when your line is up or you lost your chance and need to wait again . (I'm not everyday one way to the ATM you know -3- ))
And what disappointed me next is when I finally got the line and I when I saw my order history,I haven't subscribe any box! That's just crazy! And when I tried to re-subscribe it the option for 6months subscription is gone!!!

I mailed them and they said if they've disabled for 6months subscription,and the options left are 1month and 3months subscription. SUCK!

Anywhooo after waiting and waiting and waiting... (PHEW!) the box has arrived almost a week ago and I'm quite lazy to online and it's exam week.
Curiously tried to open and I heard from the shaken box , my guessing: IT'S TOOOO LIGHTWEIGHT! MUST BE FEW ITEMS ONLY

Not feeling so excited to open the box anymore !

 1. The outer box

 2.The box. Looks something like doughnut box LOL. Soon after I realized they put sweet fragrance on the box
 






3.Let's open the box! Found a card,an envelope,and pink ribbon wrapping the paper wrap!











4. The warm greetings (I don't read it though LOL /slap)











5. Inside the envelope. Curiously open what's inside and found out it contains brochures -_-
2 brochures of IASO BB Cream and Cleanser. So my guess is these items are inside my box.
The envelope has sweet fragrance too!

6.Inside the box.
Only few items! *cries* But hopefully each items worth it!










7.You can see there're only 6 items. And my guessing is 50% wrong about the brochures I got before. I will only get 1 of 2 options on the brochures.

8. Tarang! first item is IASO Triple Protection BB Cream! Thank goodness it's not a cleanser coz I got cleansers on my home more than enough! (Gimme a break! LOL)
It's a korean product. Never heard about this brand , and really curious to try it ! And I love it comes in sample size , not sachets!!!
Hopefully it doesn't contain ingredients that I'm aware of since it's in sample size,there's no descriptions of the ingredients,and all the main descriptions about the product is in Hangul D;
Will try it soon!

9.Laneige Be Waterful. The packing comes like a wallet , there's a slip on the side to 'lock' it . I'm excited to receive this since I heard lots of good reviews about this brand and I heard this water series is one of their best selling products!








10. I open the 'wallet' and my guessing is right it comes in sachets. Good thing is it comes in 2 different products of the same line,so I can try more different things.
Water Bank Gel Cream and Sleeping Pack. Actually I hope the bigger sachet is the cream one since it's pricier in full size LOL

11. The descriptions on the back . Thank God it's in English!!
Unfortunately there's no ingredients list on it :(
Hopefully it doesn't contain ingredients that I'm aware of since most of high end products contain those harmful stuffs! Wonder why the less cheaper and affordable products are safer than high end products :/





12. Bioderma Sensibio H2O. What a coincidence! I picked this on my Vanity Trove Box so I'll get double of this when I receive my Vanity Trove Box . If I know I'll get this on my LOLA Box , I wouldn't choose this on my Vanity Trove Box since I have one item that I want but the slots were full.
But just the next day after I received my Lola Box, I got a reply on my mail since my box hasn't come even though I have paid for a long time. They told me because the flood in Jakarta, the delivery systems are on delay. I can accept that. But what makes me upset was the information that all of my products that I chose (only one left) were sold out! And they're changing it with perfumes stuffs. You know how I hate perfumes!!! I'm so upset, and replied them (in good words) I asked them if whether I can change my order by myself but there's no reply until now! Freaking annoying! They always reply the latest 2days after the mailing time but it has been a week and more!! What a lame service! Don't take the flood as an excuse for not working/servicing customers! You can mail through your phone! ARGH!!!!



13. Okay,so back to the topic, Here's the back of the product and lucky! Ingredients list! And it's really safe! Actually I need a makeup remover too and searching for a good one for my sensitive skin. The turn down for this sample is it's hard to lock it up for another use after opening it

14. Next is local product. A body lotion from Wangsa Jelita. I'm not a fond of body lotion. I'm too lazy to use it. I got my Face Shop Whitening Lotion and only use it a couple times then I got lazy. :v









15. It's said paraben free! Thank God! But hopefully there's no mercury on it *pray"
There're their contact info, I guess they're quite new brand and still small so they're promoting their brand until giving them phone number,bb pin,etc.








16. Descriptions of the product. Sorry some got closed by the card. Tried to move it aside but that's the max side










17. Quite cute card.
Actually I'm not sure if I want to use it/not. If I don't I think I'm throwing it away for my giveaway














18. Cottage body wash.
A body wash from European brand I guess? The smell is quite good when I tried to sniff it. But I'm quite lazy too to use this kind of stuffs

19. Ingredients list etc

20. Last but not least, La Perla perfume. URGH! Such a waste if I don't use it. I talked to my mom that if she wants to try it just take it. LOL













21. Dual languages descriptions















So, what do you think? Sorry for the pictures spam!
My list that I like : Bioderma,IASO,and Laneige
My list that I dislike/so-so: Wangsa Jelita,Cottage,La Perla

So 50-50 huh?
Well, I'll post the reviews after I try them and waiting for the next box since I chose 3months subscriptions.
I think it worth the money. Hopefully the next box is better!
So,what do you think?

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