Purple Gold Eyes :)

Hello!
How was everyone's weekend? Mine was just okay... I didn't go outside since it's been raining hard and some of the roads near my place are flooded. Whackkk :(

But at least on Saturday night I had a movie marathon with the boyfriend complete with the fatty snack and soda. We saw The Taking of Pelham 123 and The Negotiator. I almost fell asleep during The Negotiator. Not my fault though! That movie is so predictable. The Taking is a lot better in my opinion, although it has a rather poor ending. Geez, Denzel Washington is still damn fine, don't you think? Heheheh XD

So anyway, onto makeup related stuff... I went a lil crazy with online shopping these days. I'm waiting for quite a lot of packages right now. Elf, Urban Decay, NYX, my Hanskin Premium BB cream, and recently I just placed an order on Heavenly Naturals. I bought 15 mineral pigment samples from them (have you seen their pigments? they're simply gorgeous!) and added 1 tube of mineral lipgloss in my order. All for only about US$ 30 (including shipping to Indonesia). This package is going to be sent to a very kind blogger friend of mine who lives in Jakarta. Thank you Mirna! I can't wait to receive my package now. By sending it to Jakarta, my package will arrive A LOT faster. It might only take 2 weeks to arrive TOPS, while it usually takes more than a month IF I got them sent straight to my own address in Yogyakarta. Weird, huh?

Off to my EOTN, I went for a purple-gold look tonight! Ain't it pretty? I really like how it turns out. Hope y'all do too :)

I used my Coastal Scents 26 combo palette for this look. I must admit that this palette has been out of my radar for quite some time. This is a great palette though. The shadows are pigmented and easy to work with. I got no complain... aside from the fact that it has no good highlight color. lol.

I numbered the shadows I used on this look. And here's the rest of the stuff I used:
~UDPP
~Urban Decay 24/7 in "zero"
~NYX e/s in "Nude" & UPM in "Mink Pearl" for browbone highlights
~Maybelline Volum' Express mascara

I checked my eyeshadows after 4 hours of application and no creasing. The eyeshadows were still intact. Fantastic, huh?

Alright ladies, I guess that's it for today's post. Have a great day, everyone!

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new addition to my skincare routine

Just a quick update!
It's Saturday morning and I'm supposed to do some house chores and brush cleansing but I don't feel like doing 'em! Lol.

Lazy me.

Anyhoo.
I received Dr Jart+ Pore-X Mineral Mask in the mail yesterday and I plan to use it tomorrow for the first time. I'll do a review on it maybe after a couple time of uses.


This mask is one of those deep pore cleansing + sebum controlling masks. It claims to minimize the size and appearance of the pores, to cleans out embedded debris (lol that's what it says on the packaging), and of course to make your skin feels clean and smooth instantly after using.

Sounds good enough? No?
I bought it mainly because I was just looking for a good deep cleansing staple in my once-in-a-week skincare routine. I've been using Garnier Pure Self Heating Mask for that job and it doesn't seem to be working AT ALL. Every time I use it, and tone my face afterwards, I still see a little amount of dirts on the cotton balls... I didn't see much improvement from using it either. So yeah, I stopped using it.

And, last but not least, in the attempt to make this post to feel more makeup related, I decided to include my yesterday's EOTD:


Another brown-neutral EOTD! Easy peasy 5 mins eye makeup because the boyfriend looked very inpatient. Lol.

What I used:

• UDDP
• NYX Jumbo e/s pencil in "Milk"
  
• Jane e/s in "Brazil Nut"
  
• Earthen Glow Minerals e/s pigment in "Late Autumn"
• NYX e/s in "Nude" & "Dark Brown" from the TS-03 trio
• NYX ultra pearl mania pigment in "Nude Pearl"
• Coastal Scents Gel eyeliner in "True Black"
• UD 24/7 liner in "Zero"
• Maybelline Volum' Express Turbo Boost mascara.

Enjoy your weekend, everyone! :)

Fab Giveaways!

I haven't been entering giveaways for a while but now I decided to test my luck again! Don't hesitate to join in too. Good luck, girls!

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Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer Review

Hello ladies!

I’ve been asked about my must have beauty items and today I will show you one of them. Yes, it’s a body moisturizer!

I live in a tropical country and when it comes to body, my skin is drier than a desert. That’s not a good combination at all. I find it hard to choose a good body moisturizer. Some are too sticky in this humid part of the world, but some are not moisturizing enough for my skin. Not to mention, I basically live in my air-conditioned room, so skipping moisturizer is a big no for me. I’ll get dry patches on my feet, knees, and elbows if I do that.

When I came across this Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer, I picked it up right away. I bought it online though, ‘cause in Indonesia it will cost you over 100,000 rupiahs if you get it from drugstores or supermarkets. But by shopping online, I got it for as less as 85,000 rupiahs. That’s a lot of saving. Plus, I don’t need to get my lazy ass to the store to get it. Lol!

Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer

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What it says on the packaging:
“Irresistibly soft, inviting smooth skin is in the palm of your hands. Let the nourishing formula of Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer take even your roughest spots—heels, elbows, and knees—from a state of extreme dryness to a state of lasting softness. This fast absorbing body lotion goes deep beneath skin’s surface to lock in moisture for 24 hours of relief. With continued use, it actually triples skin’s moisture content, healing dryness at the source to prevent its unwelcome return.”


Price: IDR 85,000-100,000 per 621 ml (around USD 6 for 21 fl oz)

Pros:

• Very moisturizing!
  
• Moisture lasts me all day; I put it on twice a day.
• Smells nice and not too perfume-y!
• Dermatology tested.
• Texture is soft, rich lotion that sinks right into the skin.
• Affordable price.
• Great packaging. The 21 fl bottle comes with a pump so you can control the amount of product you’re going to use.
  

Cons:

• Could be a bit sticky but not as much as some body butters I’ve come across.

I certainly suggest you Indonesian ladies to try this first instead of buying other perfume-y not-so-moisturizing body lotions on the market. Yes, it could feel a bit on the “pricier” side because usually we just have to pay around 12,000-21,000 rupiahs for body lotions. But hey, look at the amount of product you’re getting! It’s definitely worth it!

Oh and in this post I’d also like to share with you my new way of browsing for products and online shopping! If you love online shopping as much as I do, I bet you knew how important it is to get as much information as possible before actually buying the item. It's better to search for reviews and comparing prices prior to purchasing so that we can end up with less remorse after we receive our packages, right?

So today I went browsing on Pebble.com, a one stop shopping website that I find very helpful. It's very easy to browse for beauty products and to compare prices. You also get to ask questions regarding the products you're interested in so that you can gather more comprehensive information about these products.

The good news is that it's not for beauty products only. One time I was asked by a fellow blogger about how I got my cat to be so huge. Well, my answer would be this product called Nestle Proplan. Ever since I fed Aslan with this kibble, he gained weights really fast and became healthier. He was a little guy back then but now he’s sooo chubby! For you cat lovers out there, you might want to try this brand, especially if you want your cat to gain weight faster.

And that's about it! If you're looking for a new way to shop easily, definitely give Pebble.com a try. Have a great Tuesday, everyone!