Pink and Undecided: May 2019

Rollover Reaction : Surabaya Pop Up Store and Cushion First Impression

Hi guysss!

I have a super exciting news for all Surabayan : Rollover Reaction has arrived! And beware, for now they will only be here for about a month (14th May - 9th of June!) so if you've been super curious about this awesome local brand with cult following, this is the time for you to be able to touch and play with their products in person before making your decision on which of their 60 (yes, they have about 60 different products in their collection already!) products you want to have in your life (and trust me, you'd WANT them in your lives!) - head to Tunjungan Plaza 3, 5th floor (in front on the foodcourt) now now now!


Rollover Pop Up Surabaya 14th May - 9th June 2019 Tunjungan Plaza 3, 5th Floor Open Everyday 10.00 - 22.00

I had the utmost special privilege to visit the store and experience it on their first day and boy, was it fun!

The Pop Up store itself is very very pretty and chic, you definitely can't miss it because it's so eye catching!

Since they have so many products in their wings already, they have began categorizing the products :

Face : which includes their new products, the cushion! I'm sure you've heard all the buzz about their cushion and how good it is - it's actually THAT good! If you want to learn more about the cushion just keep on reading because i have a little first impression/quick review below. Btw, do you know that they don't only have makeup but also self-care, there are face mist and face wipes??? Other products in in this category includes blusher, bronzer and highlighter

Eyes : they have eye tint and brow mascara in this category. Another thing that i learned about Rollover Reaction in this pop up store is the fact that their brand is created with the concept of "beauty on the go", all of their products are designed to be able to be used quickly and can be applied with only your fingers! I loveee brands who have a strong concept like this ^^, they definitely know what they are doing!

And ofc, the products where everything started : lips! I remember the day they first arrived in the beauty world with their famous lip cream ^^! Now they have added lip crayon, lip stain and even lip balm in their collection!

In this pop up store you can swatch all of their products to your heart's desire and avoid any disastrous online purchases, now you can know how exactly the shade of the lip cream you are buying ^^. And yes, for die hard long time fans, they ofc have brought Maxwell (their all time best selling shade) which is a limited edition with limited stock to Surabaya!

If you are huge makeup lover like yours truly, i'm sure you'd have the desire to buy multiple shades and all :p. If you decided to splurge and get a full line, you will automatically be eligible to get their special set package :

So... aesthetically... pleasing... I can't take it T.T

These sets are also super fitting for presents as they actually come with greeting card as well, super special!

Anddd, not only you can get to experience their products in person, but in the pop up store you can also enjoy many activities and special promotions! Like...

Snap pics in all of their super Instagrammable spots (not only it's totally allowed but they are totally encouraging you to! Yay!!!). Pssst, they have a Snap & Share promo where you will get 5% off if you take a pic there, share it on Instagram, tag their Instagram @rollover.reaction and use #RolloverPopUpSBY

More promo? Well, if you buy any product here, you will also get a free shipping voucher for your next online purchase! You can also fill a survey form and get a chance to win Lucky Draw, the prize is 1 set of Eye Tint Les Bijoux!

And if you have already shopped with minimum purchase of IDR1 million, you can spin the Wheel of Prize and get free products :

Don't worry, there's no zonk option :)). Spin anyhow and you'd win something for sure, but the size of the prize is totally depending on your luck :p

As the pop up store will be around for the remainder of Ramadan, they actually have another very special promotion on different products at 4-7 pm! That'd be the best time to drop by ofc, but for the date please stay tune on their Instagram @rollover.reaction.

Oh don't worry, i haven't forgotten about my promise to tell you more about their cushion!

I got Rollover Reaction's Cushion Compact SPF 27 Tinted Moisturiser from the Pop Up Store and i have been using it every day now!

Rollover Reaction's Cushion Compact SPF 27 Tinted Moisturiser - 15g , IDR 195,000

Rollover Reaction's Cushion is available in 3 shades to match Indonesian's skin tones : 101 Custard Tart for fair skin with neutral undertone, 102 Honey Toast for olive skin with yellow undertone and 103 Milk Tea for dark skin with warm yellow undertone

Comes in a beige box with complete information on how to use and the ingredient list as well

My shade, is ofc, 101 Custard Tart

I absolutely loveeee the packaging! It's beige and black, weighty and feels super high quality

You can't tell me this doesn't make you think "high end"!

The packaging is seriously high quality and secure, you'd feel safe to bring it around and even on your travels.

Wearing the cushion from Rollover Reaction as my base makeup for this look

Honestly most local base makeup tend to be a little too yellow for me, but i am super happy that Custard Tart is pretty much a perfect match for my skin, i mean... You can see it yourself from the photo above.

Rollover Reaction calls their cushion a tinted moisturizer with satin finish (which is the perfect combination of dewy and matte that works for all skin types) so the coverage is low to medium (buildable) - but i personally think the coverage is very good already! It can cover all of my uneven skin tone and little skin imperfections, i only needed to apply a tiny amount of concealer to help it conceal the one zit that i am having at the moment :)).

The cushion contains SPF 27 with hyaluronic acid to give your skin a healthy dose of hydration, protect from UV rays as well as moisturizing and minimizing wrinkles - this is making the cushion perfect for everyday use. Plus, it comes with antimicrobial ruby cell puff, which is the puff that can prevent bacteria and won't smell!

I love love LOVE this cushion (this is big coming from the girl who was never keen on cushions before)! It is very easy and fast to use, just tap tap tap (tips : when you are using cushion, always do the tapping motion. Don't drag! You will get a good result in no time if you tap tap tap!) and you'd end up with flawless, smooth finish! As it has a soft satin finish, it gives your skin a very healthy look . If you have normal to dry skin, it will would awesome on its own, but as i have a very oily skin, i have to set it with some powder and then i am ready to go!

Another thing that i absolutely love about this cushion? It's fragrance free! Meaning there is no added fragrance that irritate your skin or gives you any skin reaction. As someone with sensitive skin, i am very thankful for this!

With their fast and easy to use cushion, Rollover Reaction wants us to #GetEnhanced as it is made to cover unwanted discoloration or simply even out the overall skin tone in a short amount of time. No more "i have no time" excuses to look decent with them!

Although i have personally only been using the cushion for a handful of times, every time i use it i actually wear it for pretty much the whole day so i think i definitely have formed a solid opinion on it and yes, i love it! It is perfect for my everyday use (and even for events as it has more than enough coverage that i need) coz it feels light and kind to my skin (no clogged pores or whatsoever). For very oily skin like me, i do need to blot a few times during the day (not more than usual though) but as long as i set it right, it would still look good even after 8 hours!

Based on that experience, ofc i will continue to wear it (and bring it on my travels) and i am also confident enough to recommend it to you all!

I am super stoked with my experience with my first product from Rollover Reaction so i definitely would want to try out a lot more of their products in the future!

As for you, have you tried any products from Rollover Reaction? If you have and you got some product recommendation from them that i should try next, please do drop them in the comment section below.

And don't forget to drop by their Pop Up Store before it's too late!

#Pink

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Food4Skin 15 : Natural Derma Project Cica Bio-Placenta Cream (SPONSORED)

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Hey guys!!!

How's the weather where you are? It's currently scorching hot in Surabaya, a very fast change from the never ending heavy thunderstorms that we experienced for many months before. While the weather is changing drastically, one of the thing that is most affected other than our health is the condition of our skin - some might experience break out while others get allergy attacks. If you are one of those who are affected and looking for a skincare product that might help, you are in luck because today i am going to share with you all about Natural Derma Project's Cica Bio-Placenta Cream that is targeted to help with problematic skin.

Natural Derma Project Cica Bio-Placenta Cream

Natural Derma Project is not a brand that i am familiar with yet, again it is not a brand that is easy to find information about since even the main website is entirely in Korean (you can check Natural Derma Project's translated website here). As usual, i am going to do my best to give you as much information on the product as well as a full review of my very own experience with it.

Natural Derma Project Cica Bio-Placenta Cream - 143gr
You can get the special price of IDR 544,000 (retail price is IDR 626,000) if you order via my Charis Shop

So this Cica Bio-Placenta Cream is not your regular moisturizer but it has so much more benefits as it is a skin recovery cream and can help you retain your smooth and healthy skin. When do you need this product?

If you have uneven skin surface due to scars, sensitive and/or acne prone

The claims that they have are pretty tempting, especially if you do have a problematic skin. Is this the answer to all people with acne prone, sensitive skin? Hehe. Let's read on to find out!

It works in three ways, from erasing skin's troubles, to recovers and calms skin - and it doesn't stop there because it continues to increase skin's immunity against future problems

Btw if the words placenta (which is an organ that forms during pregnancy) alarms you, don't worry!!! Cica Bio-Placenta's main ingredients are derived from plants ^^! It is formed in resemblance to human placenta but that's not where it is harvested from haha.

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Cica Bio-Placenta Cream is safe for all skintypes and ages but especially targeted for ages 20 and above

A bit more information on how close the functions of Bio-Plancenta works in comparison to human placenta (which has skin recovery, wrinkle and skin elasticity improvement as well as cell activation effects)

Ingredient List :

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Madecassoside, Betaine, Allantoin, Lecithin, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-9, sh-Polypeptide-11, Bacillus/soybean/folic acid ferment extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Serine, Acetyl glutamine, Glycine, Ceramide NP, Oleic acid, Sodium PCA, Glycosyl trehalose, Caprylic/Capric triglyceride, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Asiaticoside, Carbomer, Bergamote (Citrus aurantium bergamia) oil, Malachite extract, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium EDTA

The main ingredient in Cica Bio-Placenta Cream is Centella Asiatica, which is a natural ingredients that is increasing in popularity due to its skin recovering and strengthening properties.

It also contains a very special ingredient : Bio Water!

Why Bio Water is so good for your skin

Natural Derma Project Cica Bio-Placenta Cream has a 4 weeks skin recovery success and already tested :

Whew. I know, that's a lot of information to absorb. But since it is a pretty unusual, very special ingredient that i don't think i've ever touched in this blog, i thought it's very important for us all (me totally included) to get ourselves educated on it and its benefits to fully understand what this product is all about.

Now let's go down to the nitty gritty ^^!

The cream comes in an off white cardboard box that gives off an organic, natural look

It calls itself a Recovery and Cure Cream and that pretty much sums up what it is in one short sentence haha

Directions and ingredient list is available in English in the box, already a plus for a Korean cosmetic brand because usually they are all in Korean only

The Korean side

The box opens up in an interesting, origami-look style

It comes in a clean designed glass jar

You can trust the Koreans to always come up with an extra lid and spatula to ensure your product's hygiene

So the texture of the cream is actually completely gel with a very attractive green-aqua shade

The gel is very light, watery and gives a very cooling sensation to the skin

It gets absorbed super fast into the skin, leaving the skin super smooth and soft immediately without any trace of grease nor stickiness. Just like its super refreshing and thirst-quenching visual, the gel has a very fresh scent with just a hint of bitterness.

Due to its very light and easy to absorb texture, i totally thought that it is going to be a lightweight type of cream - WRONG! It is very deeply moisturizing that just within an hour or so of application, my skin do feel pretty oily but super hydrated. Because of this, i do not think this is the best cream to use under makeup for oily skin because it does make my makeup disintegrate and break up much faster than normal, i prefer to use it at night as a deep moisturizing night cream (if you have a more problematic skin that really needs help, then using it twice a day is recommended).

I am going to be totally honest with you, when i first used it for a week or so, i like it but didn't see anything special about it. This turned out to be because my skin was in tip top condition. It moisturizes and make my skin soft and supple, but that's about it.

Fast forward to a few days ago, i picked it back up after i just finished my period and my skin was in its worst condition : dull, speckled with black, white heads and even a few active acne - in summary my skin was a mess and it makes me sad whenever i wash my face because i could feel its rough and unevenness. Within days of re-using Cica Bio-Placenta, i saw my skin improves dramatically. It becomes so much smoother, helps dry out all the acne and make the white heads super easy to remove - all the while keeping my skin super soft and hydrated! I definitely fell head over heels over this cream immediately :)). I can safely say that they are not playing when they say they are a recovery and cure cream because it does just that!

I also use it on my hunny's super dry and sensitive skin and it helps making his skin super soft and hydrated, i think his skin is currently in its best condition! So this cream works well not only on skin with acne and or unevenness problems, but also for dry, deeply dehydrated skin.

Based on my experience, if you already have a very healthy and balanced skin, you might not see much of a difference after using this product (at least not immediately) - but if your skin is its less than perfect condition then this cream would help you restore its condition and you might feel the effect pretty fast.

I do think that it is very pricey, but if you have a problematic skin (or occasionally suffer from skin problems like me, maybe around your period if you are a woman) and want to invest (and have the budget to do so), i do highly recommend you to give this Cica Bio-Placenta Cream a try. Please do remember that every skin is different, i am not saying that this is a miracle cream that will make all skin amazing, but based on my experience on two very different skin types, it does perform 2/2, exceptionally well.

If you are interested in this product don't forget to get it at my Charis Shop for the special price, you can also browse the rest of my Charis Shop to see and get other products that i also recommend and especially curate for you ^^.

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One Brand Review : Althea A'Bloom (SPONSORED)

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Hi gurls!

Have you heard of Althea Korea's latest line : A'Bloom? Well, if you are active on Instagram and/or is a fan of K-beauty, i don't see how you haven't since there has been such a buzz around their launch! As an Althea Angels, i of course am super proud to be one of the first to get to call dibs on the whole line! And now i am going to share with you my thoughts and opinions of each products ^^.

Althea Korea's super adorable new line : A'Bloom !

First of all, why don't we take a fiver to appreciate the uber cute concept? We stan!!!

I'm a sucker for everything cute so you know this line's aesthetic is absolutely up my alley!

For now (coz they totally might come up with more products in the future) the entire A'Bloom line consists of :

2 types of beauty sponges (Giant Meringue Puff and Baby Meringue Puff). a black head remover called BHA Blackhead Blaster and 4 variants of sheet masks (Brightening Lemon Lime, Nourishing Avocado, Anti-Blemish Peach and Moisturizing Watermelon)

Let's talk about the sheet mask first. I think it's very fitting that Althea Korea (which is a Korean brand/online shop) comes up with their very own sheet mask, as sheet mask is one of the most "K-Beauty" products out there. For me personally, when i think of sheet masks, i would immediately think of K-Beauty.

The price point of A'Bloom Sheet Masks are very very good (especially at the launch, when they had the craziest promo), no wonder that they are currently sold out (EDIT : Some variant are back in stock, so if you want to try or stock up you better hurry!)! Btw they are also sold in packs - and each pack contains 10 masks for only IDR 50000 - which means every mask is only IDR 5000 OMOOO, now if that's not crazy cheap i don't know what is! If you decide to buy individually the price would be IDR 6000 each, which is still very cheap ofc.

I shared these sheet masks with hunny so that i can check how it works on two different skin types (my skin is very oily, dehydrated, sensitive and allergy prone while hunny has a very dry skin). Each variant has different benefits but all of the sheet masks has very soft, thin tissue that made me struggle whenever i try to open one (and i had to open two at a time because i have to apply on hunny as well FML). The sheet is very lovely to the skin but quite an annoyance to peel open!

Also we noticed that all four variant has a very cooling effect and a truckload of serum! It doesn't drip everywhere or anything, but it's totally, completely saturated. You will find excess serum in the packaging to apply all over your neck, arms and legs (i hope i am not the only one who does this >.<). With the exception of one variant (Watermelon), after having the mask on our faces much longer than the recommended time (the instruction says to leave it on for 10 to 20 minutes, but we would leave it more like 30-40 minutes long), there would always be excess serum left on the mask that i like to rub all over ourselves some more (to a point where it irritates hunny *LOLOLOL*).

I personally find all four sheet masks to be extremely hydrating that our skins are left super moist, supple and healthy but also sticky :p. Very very sticky. Can't say i'm not bothered by the stickiness, but i get used to it after a while.

A'Bloom Sheet Masks are so adorable seriously, look at the cartoon on each mask!

A'Bloom Brightening Lemon Lime Mask Sheet (25gr each) - IDR 6,000 each or 50,000 for 10
Suitable for all skin types but especially great for combination skin

The Brightening Lemon Lime works to clarifies and brighten dull skin to unveil the natural glow from within. With double dose of Vitamin C from lemon and lime extracts to banish dark spots and green tea boosts skin brigtening while calming skin. The key ingredient for this mask are : Niacinamide, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract.
The Lemon Lime surprisingly has the sweetest scent for me, it smeels like a citrus candy. To be honest with you, i don't think you can see immediate result of the intended benefit with one sheet, i do think my skin looks visibly brighter (hydrated and supple) after use, but i honestly think all of the masks from this line gives the same effect. So i think that you just need to choose the variant based on the type of benefit you most need for your skin instead of hoping to see overnight result for each variant

A'Bloom Nourisihing Avocado Mask Sheet (25gr each) - IDR 6,000 each or 50,000 for 10
Suitable for all skin types but especially great for dry skin

Avocado is a superfood and super good for your skin. This mask is rich in antioxidants to nourish and protect skin from harmful environmental factors and prevent wrinkles. It is infused with avocado extracts and hibiscus for soft supple skin that glows. The key ingredients for this mask are : Adenosine, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract.Honestly all of the sheet masks' scent surprised me because they never smell like i expected them to do *LOL*, for the avocado one it smells zesty to me, which is not the kind of scent i expect from avocado (which has very mild scent of its own so maybe it's the flower and other ingredients). It works very well on hunny's very dry skin, it makes his skin super hydrated and bouncy. Even on his extremely thirsty skin, there were still serum left on the mask after (it didn't happen with the watermelon)

A'Bloom Anti Blemish Peach Mask Sheet (25gr each) - IDR 6,000 each or 50,000 for 10
Suitable for all skin types but especially great for oily skin (no wonder it's my fave i guess hehe)

The Anti-Blemish Peach mask purifies and soothes irritated and sensitive skin. It is infused with peach extracts and tea tree oil to regulate oil, balance moisture and purify for soft smooth skin with key iongredients of : Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract.
Since i only used one mask, i don't know if it really helps to prevent acne or not, but i love how it performs on my skin (still sticky and all but i remember liking it more than the Lemon Lime, i also like the Lemon Lime but i guess i need the ingredients of the Peach one more due to my skin type). Out of the four variants, this is the variant that i most likely would repurchase and hope it would work to prevent blemishes so it'd especially be handy around my period! Scent wise, it smells nothing like peach to me as it smells very zesty, almost gingery (it's probably tea tree)

A'Bloom Moisturizing Watermelon Mask Sheet (25gr each) - IDR 6,000 each or 50,000 for 10
Suiteable for all Skin Types but especially great for combination skin

The Moisturizing Watermelon mask packs a punch of hydration and moisturization for waterful skin that lasts. It is a delicious drink for skin with watermelon extract and added lavender to calm the senses. The key ingredients are : Citrullus Vulgaris (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract.
I used this one om hunny and while it works really well on his skin, one thing that i notice that the sheet was completely DRY when we took it off, really amazes me :)). His skin is very thirsty (i try my best to care for it, but when he's busy playing with his PS4 and stayed up until 3 AM then i would already be sleeping so he wouldn't be getting the regular moisturization that his skin needs as he just would never apply it on himself!) and this happens sometimes to sheet masks so it's not a bad thing or anything, but in comparison to the Avocado it seems that very dry skin would benefit from the Avocado variant more.The Watermelon mask has a sweet scent but again, nothing like watermelon (but that's actually a good thing because i don't actually like how watermelon smells)

In conclusion, all of A'Bloom 's sheet masks are hunny and i approve haha! They works super well and for the price point, it's AMAZING! It's totally as good as much more expensive sheet masks that we've tried in the past so we are highly recommending these sheet masks for all of you, just pick a variant that suits your skin best. For 50k per 10 mask, you can totally be masking twice to three times a week without breaking your bank! (yes, i totally recommend getting the packs instead of buying individual because they are such value for money haha)

Next product is an interesting one!

A'Bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster - 8gr, IDR 54,000

It's a Natural BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) stick for a painless black and white head removal

Comes in a little black and grey box. You can see from the information on the box that it contains natural BHA (White Willow Bark Extract 5,000ppm), charcoal, apricot seed powder and tea tree oil

Instructions and ingredient list.

The Blackhead Blaster is inceased in this little grey tube

It is said to both treat your skin to remove the black and white head and also prevent future breakouts

As you remove the cap, there is an extra clear cap inside

The actual product is a black stick, it has a balmy consistency with bits of scrubs. You can definitely feel the tiny scrubs when you rub it on your face but it's not abrasive at all so i never feel any tenderness or sensitivity after usage but i still feel my skin to be deeply exfoliated and cleansed. It has a soft and calming scent that is mainly tea tree.

It is very easy to use, just cleanse your face thoroughly then rub the stick all over your face, focusing on parts that have a lot of black/whiteheads or are prone to them. When it's completely new there is a waxy top layer so i'd suggest you wet your face a little bit before applying because it might drag otherwise. Next you just need to massage your skin a little bit before removing it with warm water

Since this product is very mild, it is called daily blackhead triple care - meaning it is safe to use daily. Ofc as usual, you need to understand your own skin first to know what's best for it. If your skin is very sensitive, it is wise to adjust and use any type of exfoliator less often (maybe once or max twice a week) - on the other hand if you have rough skin with lots of black and white heads, daily use is highly recommended for the best result. For me, i am quite prone to black and white heads but my latest skin care really helps me with them so i have a lot less black and white heads now and i use this mostly once a week.

Due to this, i cannot comment on the immediate effect (some of my fellow bloggers claims that it really helps getting rid of visible white heads immediately) but in combination with my current skin care and Althea's own Milk Peel Mask which i also LOVE once or twice a week, the result its da BOMB! I would say that it really does everything that it claims! It definitely has a permanent place in my skin care routine now and for IDR 54k, i don't think it can go wrong. Although what works for me might not always for work everybody, for this price range i am still confident to tell you to give it a try! If it doesn't agree with your facial skin, rest assured that it can also be used to scrub your elbow and heel!

The cutest of them all : A'Bloom Meringue Puffs!

A'Bloom Baby Meringue Puffs (3 pcs) - IDR 38,000
That means that each puff is less than 13k!!! Value for money FTW!

It's just so cute okay, even if you don't use beauty puffs, just buy it for the aesthetic *LOL*

Not sold individually, each pack contains 2 tiny little baby puffs with 3 different shades of light pink

It's seriously so cute T.T

When i first touched it, i was a bit concerned because it feel very rubbery (they are latex free, btw) and thick. But as soon as i wet it, it pretty much doubles in size and become soooo soft and bouncy!

Look at the start difference between the dry and wet puffs!

I LOVE the baby meringue puffs! If you have very very limited budget (although honestly the price point of all of A'Bloom line is so good i don't feel guilty about telling you to buy everything *LOL*) and can only get one product from the line, if you ask for my fave product then i probably would tell you to get the baby puffs! It's only 38k and you get 3 of them! Plus they really work!

As they are pretty tiny, i would say that it might not be very efficient to use for bb cream/foundation (that's why they have the Giant Meringue Puff!) but it is meant for smaller areas and more detailed parts. I love to blend my concealer using sponges and the tiny size is perfect for my under eye area!

They claim that using the puffs dry and wet would give you different effect (matte finish with dry puffs and wet for dewy finish) but i honestly wouldn't like to use dry puff on my face myself *LOL* so i always wet them. I prefer the baby puffs because i only use puffs for my concealer. For the baby puffs, i have to problem reaching the narrower parts of my face (which is pretty hard to navigate using the Giant one) so it definitely is perfect for the detailing parts of my makeup (i kinda feel like i am talking about cars :))...).

Btw, A'Bloom puffs are all made with latex free and non toxic materials, passed FITI Testing and Research Institute to be free of 5 heavy metals so they are safe even for sensitive skin!

A'Bloom Giant Meringue Puff - IDR 28,000
A very awesome price point again for a face puff!

It's also so cute but my only criticism is the shade, i don't like the fact that they come up with only the lighest pink shade. I only need to use it once to make it super ugly already :(... I would've prefer a darker shade of pink so the BB Cream/Foundation stain would not be so stark against the puff

The size before being wet

And after. It becomes GIGANTIC once you wet it! And super soft and mochi!

Like i already explained earlier, i use puffs mostly for my concealer. I never use puffs to blend my BB Cream/Foundation (i like using oval brush the best to apply my base) but i gave it a try to test the giant meringue puffs and i have to admit, i am not a fan. I can't imagine using it dry (seriously i feel like it's gonna be so uncomfortable) and when i use it wet it soaked up my product so much (i had to use twice the amount i normally use) and still ended up with a very sheer coverage (if you like dewy, very natural look for your base, using Giant Meringue Puff wet is ideal!).

I also find the giant meringue puff to not be able to reach the narrower parts of my face like the sides of my nose (yes, i tried flipping it and using the tip, but it still doesn't reach some parts). I guess it should be used in conjunctions with the baby puffs but i find it a bit tedious to keep on switching between the two puffs while normally i only need one oval brush to blend everything together. I think i would like it better if the shape is a little bit slimmer, but that's purely my personal taste ofc. I'm sure there are a lot of you who likes the giant size and shape because i do think it makes blending faster. It's just not the method that i prefer.

So personally, i am not a huge fan of the giant puffs but i love the baby puffs especially for traveling, i will be bringing BB Cushions and baby puffs to apply concealer on my every travel now!

And that concludes the whole range of A'Bloom's line review from me. Everything is cute, works well, very affordable and i just can't see why i wouldn't recommend them for y'all! Some products might have to to go through trial and error to see if they work on your skin (as are all skin cares) and some products i am not the biggest fan of because i prefer other tools, but overall this is a solid, high quality, super value for money line! I am super happy to be able to try all of these and i really hope they'd come up with more products in the future ^^!

Thank you Althea Korea for the chance to try out your lovely products!