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My Facial Cleansing Routine (featuring Bioderma Indonesia)

Hey guys!

Today's post gonna be quite short but i would say pretty important nonetheless.

As someone who is super addicted with everything beauty, i often forget that no, not everybody (in fact, most people aren't) is as crazy about skin care and beauty like me. But i honestly am quite shocked to know that many people doesn't even know (or care enough) about proper cleansing and skin care routine. I mean, when it comes to makeup, it's definitely not for everybody. Some are junkies like me, some wear a little bit, some wear them because they have to (because looking presentable is key in their line of work) and some people doesn't wear any - that's totally awesome, you do you, makeup or no makeup is no big deal.

But proper cleansing? OMG, it's like BASIC and a total necessity okay, i have no idea how anyone can go to bed with makeup on (i always, ALWAY remove my makeup even when i am super drink/sick okay, there is just NO EXCUSE) or come home from anywhere (especially after a long day) and not do the proper cleansing steps before resting. Honestly, it's driving me crazy. The thought of people not using at least moisturizer every day also keeping me up at night (LOL, not really, but you get what i mean) but that's for another time, today i am going to focus on the basic-est of all basic when it comes to taking care of your skin, your face, and therefore - YOU. Cleansing. Is. A. Must.

And i don't want to hear excuses like tiredness or no time, whatever. Life is so much easier today because we have a product that can remove all makeup and dirt with just one step, which is Micellar Water okay.

The mother of all Micellar Water : Bioderma

So if you are strapped for time/is really really tired/really drunk/really sick, you can just whip out your Bioderma Sensibio H2O, use a few cotton pads soaked with it all over your face and be done with it. But for me, that's just for emergency purposes and if you want to have a flawless, youthful skin, let me introduce you to my non-negotiable 3-steps-cleansing routine.

*Please note that this is my cleansing routine for whenever i use makeup, if i am at home the whole day with nothing but skincare on my face, i adjust the cleansing routine and taking off the unnecessary steps.

First step is i would always use a bi-phase (those oil and watery makeup removers that you have to shake to mix before usage) eye and makeup remover. I wear a lot of eye makeup whenever i go to events (you know, waterproof mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadows and falsies!) and i need a strong but gentle makeup removers to take them off easily without tugging too much around the sensitive eye area. If you do not use a lot of eye makeup and no waterproof products, you can use Bioderma instead because it is gentle for your entire face. But for me (whenever i wear eye makeups), bi-phase remover is a must.

Next step is Bioderma Sensibio H2O (before being introduced to Bioderma, i used to remove my makeup using cleansing oil/milk, but i won't lie, micellar water is so convenient and hassle-less compared to cleansing oil and milk so if i have to choose now i would say that i am a micellar water convert for my second cleansing step >.<) which is gentle but strong enough to remove all of my base makeup, i also sweep the cotton soaked with Bioderma all over my eyes and lips again to make sure any residue of makeup are thoroughly removed.

Speaking of Bioderma (which i get introduced to in 2017 and has been using endless bottles of their Sensibio H2O. I also use a lot of their other products like the autoderm creme), their most iconic and famous product is, without a doubt, Sensibio H2O (in case you do not know yet, they also have other variants of Micellar water catered for different skin types and needs, but the Sensibio H2O is pretty much safe to use for every skin as it is super gentle and made for sensitive skin) - have you heard that they have come out with a new packing, with pump dispenser to make your life even easier!

New Bioderma Sensibio H20 packaging with pump mechanism

All you need to do is press a cotton pad on top of the pump and it will dispense the micellar water to your pad, ready to use!

Anyway, back to the next step!

3rd Step is facial wash. Although micellar water can be used as the final step, if you have acne prone, sensitive skin, i would suggest you to still wash your face after. Not everybody, but some people would get acne if they do not wash their face after using micellar water - this step is not for everybody but for general population, it's a step that i would suggest (for me personally, the ingredient in the micellar water is not something i want to stay overnight and topped with skin care, i would feel incomplete if i haven't wash my face yet). It would make sure that your skin is completely clean and ready to receive your skin care.

The last step is actually already getting into your skin care routine, that is using a toner (i alternate between exfoliating and moisturizing toner depending on my skin's needs). The 3 cleansing steps should already make your skin completely clean, but if there is any left then your toner would catch it - toning is also an important step to prep your skin to absorb your skin care.

Not so hard, is it? If you haven't done your cleaning steps properly (whether you wear makeup or not you still need a proper cleansing step okay, you can skip the eye and lip makeup remover if you wear zero makeup but the rest of the steps are still a must) i really hope that this post can help you to know the proper steps and why each step is crucial.

At least, make sure you have a Bioderma micellar water ready so no matter how lazy you are, you surely can spare a few seconds to use it for your own skin's health!

#Pink

PS : The post ended up much longer than i intended :))) LOL.

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Unboxing : November Lola Box (Brighten Up Your Day)

beauty box

Hi y'all!!!

So... I know i said i probably wouldn't renew my beauty boxes subscriptions, but i gave up... I couldn't stay away from them, at least not entirely! I realized how CRAZY my cosmetic shopping had became ever since i decided "no more beauty boxes!" (except for BTI which i'm still subscribed until March 2014 coz i subscribed to their 6 month's subscription and also eligible for two free boxes from their affiliation program) PFFFFTTTT. And i couldn't ignore Lola Box' teasers and their latest offering (i got an e-mail telling me i can return the box if i dislike my next box! They will push the subscription forward to the next month. Sounds ideal!), and another reason : They finally accept credit card payments! I dunno about you, but i feel less guilty shopping with credit cards instead of cash or debit cards-weird but true. PFFFFTTTTT.

Anyway, in short, i'm an active subscriber to Lola Box once again for at least the next two months (took their 3months subscription again)!

A peek into my November Lola Box

The box was pretty light when i received it and i was a little skeptical *LOL*, and even though it looked kinda bare-i am actually quite satisfied with it! So, no to returning the box :p.

I know it's getting tired, seeing my beauty boxes from their ugly first layer. But i always take pictures of them from the state they arrive in case there's any problem with the contents, beauty boxes would always demand a proof and i will always have one! You should do the same really, after all... Nobody else would have your back but yourself, in this case!

Pretty *happily* surprised when i pried it open and was greeted with the most unique Lola Box' box (phewww) yet! Cheerful fuschia and bright yellow color with their theme emblazoned at the lid (that's a first!)

It's not neatly wrapped and tied though -____-. I know i'd untie and unravel them as soon as i receive it, but getting a neatly wrapped and tied beauty boxes does feel a lot more special than one that's just being thrown around like this *in their defense, they probably did wrapped it carefully even though not really tied it nicely, it probably got shaken too much on the way here. Maybe*

The list of products featured in this month's box

And of course, a cream envelope with some vouchers and fliers. IDR 50.000 worth of Lady Gaga's Fame perfume (only redeemable in Matahari Department Store. Ehm. I have a little traumatic experience with vouchers that can only be redeemed in this dept store...), 20% off voucher for Luxola (i've received better. I wish Luxola would give out the expiration date on each codes. I got an IDR 200.000 off with minimum spending of IDR 500.000-which was fantastic-only to be told it was expired already when i tried using it WTF. Since i already know how good their deals can be, i will NOT buy anything there before i receive a similar offer) and Bioderma Sensibio *eyes popping out!!!* flier

Highlight of the box : NO sachet samples! Lowlight? No full sized product either *LOL*. Well, you win some, you lose some

Bioderma Sensibio (Sample size : 10 ml)

This was probably the product i was most excited in! I've been intrigued by micellar waters for quite sometimes now (how can you not, if you are an avid reader of beauty blogs, you def would!!!) but i still have wayyy too many cleansers in my stocks and Bioderma's (which just recently been available in Indonesia) price's pretty steep, i thought i'd wait until Guardian have a promotion or something (i told you, i can be very patient and let an item stay in my wishlist for a very very very long time if i see possibilities of getting it in cheaper price looming in the future! Once a kiasu, always a kiasu) before purchasing it. Now i can finally try it out and see how i like it and decide if i want to purchase a bigger size (but i'd still wait for a promotion :p).

Skinfood Gold Caviar Lifting Eye Serum

There's no indication of how much product's in the tube, but it's a decent sample/travel sized product, so yay! More over, Gold Caviar's a pricier line of Skinfood's, so i am pleased with this :).

Tony Moly Expert Triple BB Cream SPF45 PA+++

Also no indication of the product's size! What's with this??? Anyway, it's another decent (if not one of the biggest tube of BB cream samples i've ever received) sized sample/travel size. I've never tried any Tony Moly's BB cream (but i am a huge fan of Tony Moly, i just try not to hoard BB creams too much! Note the word TRY though...) so, very happy with this!

Brad Biophotonic Skin Care Ultra Peel

Again, no sign whatsoever about the product's size *___*. It's slightly smaller than the previous Tony Moly's BB Cream though. Have never heard of this brand (but their full sized' price's a definite indication that this is a high end brand) and i always like to be able to try out new brands, that and the fact that it's another decent sample/travel size was another plus for this box.

Lady Gaga Fame EDP (1.2 ml)

I've always been intrigued by Lady Gaga's Fame, especially upon learning that the perfume's BLACK colored (but turns colorless once sprayed, don't worry!) and i hunted it everywhere to get a whiff of it. It's nice but not exactly my kind of perfume, so even though i'd enjoy the (around) 2 usage of this sample, it's not something i'd purchase *i think*. Also a bit saddened that it came in a opaque plastic vial instead of a clear one, i'd love to be able to marvel at the black liquid inside! Oh, #Undecided's a fan of this fragrance btw!

Style Editor's Pick : Toe separator

As usual, Lola Box always featured useful beauty tools and this month's no exception. Toe separator's definitely useful, i actually owned one from years ago but always manage to forget to use them hahahaha. Now i'm gonna chuck this on the little basket i use to place my manicure tools (hahaha, that sounds so fancy when in fact there are only nail clippers, nail buffers, top coat, cuticle oil and my at-the-moment nail polish in it!) so i'll be sure to use it next time i paint my toes!

In conclusion, i am quite satisfied with this month's Lola Box! It featured quite some interesting stuffs that i would surely use. My favorite item's hands down the Bioderma Sensibio (if only it's slightly bigger... LOL) and Tony Moly's BB cream, but i quite love the eye serum as well! So all of the items were quite a hit for me. Down side's : no make up (except that BB Cream but beauty boxes should know by now when a customer says make up, that would be colorful, decorative make ups! You know, eyeshadow, lipstick, lipgloss, blusher? And nail polish too please!).

Also no full sized product, but we all know that a full sized product's always a bonus (because the point of these beauty boxes are to be able to SAMPLE products) so it didn't bother me too much (because the samples i got were all decent DELUXE samples, if they came in sachets i'm sure i'd sing a totally different tune!). I think price wise, it's reasonable (considering the brands we got this month). Of course, if i am being completely honest and compare it with overseas beauty boxes (which often costs LESS than our local boxes and filled with twice the amount of products we get! So damn jealous....) well, it's a bit bare :p.

It sure is a better box than last month's Lola Box (at least for me)! And it kinda makes me excited again for beauty boxes *the excitement kinda died last month, all of the beauty boxes last month was quite a dud for me!*. If you're excited too and thinking of subscribing, please use my referral below :

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Thank you very much, domo arigato, kamsa hamida!