LT Pro Smooth Corrector Cream Foundation Review

This was requested a while ago. Sorry for taking ages to get this review up! If you've sent me any question or request and I haven't got into it yet; please remind me. I will be on a long hiatus starting at the end of next month so I want to get as many reviews up as possible.

I know for some of you this might sound like a blasphemy but I rarely wear undereye concelear. It's because of the same reason why I don't bother wearing much mascara: both don't make much difference on me.
But ever since I came across this foundation by LT Pro I started wearing more coverage under my eyes because, well, it works. I don't really have dark circles but I do get the occasional enlarged eyebags whenever I don't get much rest.

This Smooth Corrector Cream Foundation by LT Pro is very creamy and thick. I only need a tiny bit to cover both my undereye areas. Don't go mad applying the product; start small and build the coverage if you want because the downside of it is that it can appear cakey and dry if you put too much.

Another good thing about this foundation is that it costs me under $10 and the darkest shade - chestnut - is actually wearable on me. It has a strange undertone though, sort of like greyish pink in real life, but other than that I'm happy it comes in a darker shade.

All in all, I think it's a pretty good product for the price. I won't be wearing it as an all over foundation because it's too thick for that, but as a concealer - it rocks.

LT Pro is an Indonesian brand so it's available only locally.

D'eyeko False Lashes Review - Merak

I was sent two of these Syahrini lashes by D'eyeko Indonesia. One is actually of a different model named Surya Kencana. If you want more natural looking pair I'd recommend that one but I myself prefer Merak for it's 'oomph' factor. ;)

These lashes come in huge packaging that I think is rather a waste. It's also pretty expensive; about $5 a pair? I won't be buying these for daily wear, that's for sure. I think they're more suitable for special occasions.

Merak has such a unique design; the curve and length are just right that I don't need to trim it or anything. I love the voluminous edges of the lashes; it creates a dramatic effect to the eye look.

How it looks like on me :)

Sorry for the poor quality selfies but I thought the lashes looked true to life here. All in all, I think for the price these are pretty good lashes. They wear well, they don't poke my eyelids, and the glue included is actually use-able as well.

Has anyone tried the new lashes by D'eyeko? What do you think about them?

The Balm Bahama Mama Bronzer

I was going through my draft and found this post lying around unpublished. It'd feel like a waste if I don't finish this review and publish it, so here it goes. :)

To be honest I haven't worn bronzer in a long time and I have actually sold this bronzer to someone whom I hope will get more use out of it.

I forgot how much exactly this bronzer cost me... I think I paid a little more than $20? But if you're smart you can score this bronzer below the retail price. I saw it being sold on Amazon.com for about $16. Anyway, it's a good, affordable bronzer I think, especially that it contains a lot of product. It's almost as big as a full size Benefit bronzer.

Why I bought it? I wanted a dark, matte bronzer. And this is exactly what I get. Except, I think it would suit  people with more yellow coloring and who are darker than say NC-37 in MAC. I am a NC-35 now and I have olive skin.

The packaging is just like any The Balm products. If you're not familiar; it's carton, yes, but it's quite sturdy. It's pretty secure if you have to bring it with you while traveling. Although if I have to travel with only one bronzer it'll be my travel sized Benefit Hoola.

I know the color is crazy dark in the pan but when applied lightly it just gives you the right amount of golden sunkissed glow.

swatched heavily

applied lightly

If you buy this bronzer I would suggest you to also invest in a good, not-so-densed powder brush. It makes a difference! I used to like to apply mine with Piccasso powder brush along my jawline, my forehead and to contour my nose.

Trying Out The New Olay Total Effects Anti-Ageing + Fairness Cream

A bit of an update on my last rant; I am really lack of determination regarding green tea. I've been chucking down only two cups a day when I was actually aiming for at least three.
My sleeping pattern has been better though. I find that tiring myself up during the night helps… as in, going to the gym and do at least half an hour cardio on the treadmill.

Alcohol? Let's see. I had my first beer in maybe a little more than a week last Friday, and that was just a small bottle so I think I'm doing okay in that department. I bet next week would be hard because I've got a friend's birthday coming up and a few of my old school buddies are coming to Jogja. I'm pretty sure there will be a lot of drinks do. Shall I just avoid human contact altogether?

Anyway, other than trying to keep my stress level in check, I think I also mentioned about trying out different skincare routines recently. Well, one of the products that I've been adding up onto my regimen is the new anti aging cream from Olay. They have come up with a two-in-one solution to fight fairness and skin aging concerns and it's called The New Olay Total Effects Anti-Ageing + Fairness Cream.

I read the product description and it does sound very promising. The top ingredients and benefits are; Micronized particles for smooth imperfections, Glycerin and Panthenol for hydrate to even skin tone as well as plump and smooth skin, Niacinamide and n-acetyl glucosamine to fight ageing and enhance skin fairness, and broad spectrum SPF 20 to protects skin's texture, tone and radiance.

The New Olay Total Effects Anti-Ageing + Fairness Cream is designed to effectively fight 7 signs of ageing and improve skin fairness for younger looking, radiant skin. The 7 signs of ageing are fine lines and wrinkles, firmness, uneven tone, uneven texture, visible pores, dryness and dullness. I haven't got fine lines and wrinkles yet, but I do have a problem with uneven tone and texture, visible pores and dullness. I've had this patchiness on my left cheek for weeks and if I don't moisturize my skin well at least twice a day it becomes very visible under foundation. With my new healthier choices combined with using this cream, I'm hoping to get rid of that completely. It won't hurt to wake up every morning with youthful, bright looking skin as well. Wish me luck!

Guest Post: Summer Skin

This is my favourite time of year – the time when you can really be creative with your makeup! I like to start spring with, well, a spring clean of my make up bag. I give it a good machine wash and wipe down all my makeup brushes with anti-bacterial gel and then we’re good to go for a fun trip to Boots. I never like to spend a fortune, but it’s nice to give yourself one little treat and update your summer look too.

This year, with a summer holiday to Spain already booked, I’ve decided to channel beach makeup all summer even though I live in London – basically, less it more. For this to work, and for me not to scare my fellow commuters, I’ve been concentrating on the health of my skin rather than the makeup I slap on it. The first step is to drink lots of water, making sure you drink the recommended 8 glasses a day. I try to drink 2 litres as beverages such as tea dehydrate a little. After a few days, you can really tell the difference – my skin looks plumper.

Next I decided to re-evaluate my skin care regime as I’ve been doing the same routine for over ten years now and skin sure changes a lot in this time. Luckily my mother and nana installed in me the importance of cleansing and toning, but I thought I’d pop along to Dermalogica where they look at your skin with special goggles. I’d really recommend it as all the things I obsess over (my pores, my pores!) turned out to not be a problem in the eyes of the skin goddesses at all. For my age, they were good. There were some problems they identified that could do with some attention – like broken capillaries – the result of using a using a face scrub that’s too harsh. I decide to buy a few of the products they recommended, such as their cult Daily Microfoliant, and buy the rest one at a time each payday. It’s working!

With my skin feeling a little better, I then turned to the makeup counter.  I decided to go with Bobbi Brown’s Skin foundation – its light and it has spf 15 in it, win! After having my make up done by the lady at the counter, I was feeling fabulous so I stopped by Pandora for a treat - I couldn’t resist buying a Pandora necklace to show off my new look!