Pink and Undecided: March 2019

Unboxing : Althea Massive Haul! (SPONSORED)

Haiiii guyssss!!!!!

I just got back from my fun trip to Penang, Malaysia and been bombarded nonstop with endless events and meetings right away (i need my beauty sleep T.T) so only now i got the chance to sit down and ~~brag~~ share with you my latest, massive haul from Althea!

Yasss, i got a LOT, so so SO SPOILT by Althea i can't even T.T...

First of all, you do know that Althea Indonesia is BACK, yea? I mean, i have shared lots of posts of them since months ago so surely you do know about this amazing news? What you might not know yet is that they have a brand new website : https://in.althea.kr/ !

Althea Indonesia stopped operating for a while due to custom problems but our prayers was answered when they resolved the issues and now we can grab Korean cosmetics that we can't easily access in Indonesia with very pocket friendly prices again - HALLELUJAH! And also since Althea now has their own beauty line, we can finally get our hands on them too!

There is a little but tho, due to Indonesian custom rules, there are a few rules that must be applied and you as a consumer must be aware of since it does affect all of us and how we shop at Althea. Nothing to major or concerning, but it is essential for us to know and follow them.

You can read all about the new rules and restriction here but in short :

1. You can only order max of 8 products per order (honestly, if you want to shop more just wait a day or two then make another order, it's really no big deal as their free shipping starts from IDR 299,000 orders anyway, i'm sure you'll reach IDR 299,000 if you order 8 items!)

2. You can only order maximum of 8 items per category

3. You need to wait for 24 hours before making another purchase

4. You can only order IDR 1,100,000 per order.

Other than that you also need to verify your ID (our KTP), you only need to do this ONCE at check out on your first order. Don't worry about your information leaking, they will store and encrypted these data super carefully and will never be used for any other purposes (other than to follow Indonesian custom rule) or by third party.

Not bad, right?

Other than that, there is only good news : It is possible to COD (Cash on Delivery) now!!! Woohooo, no need to stress about payments anymore if you happen not to have credit card/debit card yet! For COD, your max order cannot surpass IDR 550,000 and only available on certain postal codes. You also can only pay with COD when your previous COD payment has changed to "Complete COD". ^^

Now, are you curious on what i grabbed from Althea???

Ofc i split my order in three :)) i got way too many things!

Let's see them in details hm hm hm :

Prreti Perfect Clean Cleansing Tissue - IDR 19,000 each
My friends raved about this cleansing tissues and since i needed some for traveling, i decided to grab two! It's crazy cheap (only 19k for 30 sheets!!!) and i have used them by now - i love it! A highly recommended product that i would keep on repurchasing for sure!

Plu Scrub Wash in Raspberry Mint - IDR 114,000
Hmmm, raspberry mint sounds sooo yum and i wanna smell yum too :D. I am so extra that even show wash i also have to order from Korea one *flipshair

Missha Perfect Lip & Eye Remover - IDR 52,000
This is just a basic need, you can never go wrong stocking up on makeup removers especially if you wear makeup frequenly like i do! Proper cleansing methods are a must for me so i cannot imagine running out of removers! I have never tried this one from Missha but i do love Missha products and it's so affordable so i decided to give this a try.

Esfolio Aloe Vera Moisture Soothing Gel Mist - IDR 52,000
Another product that i need backups for my backups for *LOL*, facial mist! I use facial mists savaely nowadays, to soothe my skin (it's suddenly so allergic prone :( soothing mists really helps!) and they also work as a makeup setting. I am currently loving the Aloe one from Innisfree and when i saw this super cheap one from Esfolio, i just need to try it as well!

Etude House My Beauty Tool_Lovely Etti_Standing Hair Brush - IDR 73,000
I honestly never thought that i'd ever purchase a hair brush from Althea *LOL*, usually i'm pretty generic when it comes to hair brushes and combs (read : i buy them at supermarkets *LOL*) but i just can't resist this super duper pretty one from Etude House. And the good news? It's awesome too! I actually am thinking of reviewing it hahaha

Etude House Play Color Eye in Peach Farm, Cherry Blossom and In the Cafe - IDR 211,000 each.
Yes, i went gaga for eyeshadow palettes and i love Etude House in general, they always come up with such cute products - their quality's top notch too. I still have my eyes on the other eyeshadow palettes from Play Color Eye series :p.

Coringco Pink Square Dual Cheek - IDR 113,000
I got this to complete my collection (there are only two shades, this one i got in no 1 because i already have the no 2) teehee

Now, another thing that makes Althea super special compared to other online shops is the fact that they have crazy promotions - and it's quite constant. For February they actually gave away free stuffs - all full size and with very good value as well. They had three different free gifts and if you order three times then you can get all three of the freebies (as long as they are still in stock). This is actually the reason why i split my order in 3 *LOLOLOL* (the minimum order was only IDR 300k some more!) you know i am super kiasu one. Unfortunately i missed one freebie T.T but i am still super duper happy with the two that i did get!

Freebie one : Mise-en-Scene Pefect Repair Serum - IDR 110,000
With my heavily bleached hair, i cannot survive without hair serum. This is a very welcome addition to my stock!

Freebie Two : VDL Expert Color Lip Cube EX - IDR 302,000 (it's unfortunately no longer in stock in Althea)
Yes, you read that right, the freebie is worth more than the minimum spending required to be eligible to grab it. Now you see why Althea is my all time #1 fave cosmetic shopping platform?

So yeeea, that's my entire haul! Super duper happy with what i got and ehm... I already got another package on my way :DD! Anything from this haul you want to review? Even if i can't review on the blog i will make sure i will share my thoughts on my Instagram feed/story, just leave your requests below :D.

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Food4Skin 12 : Royalty Cosmetic Skin Care (SPONSORED)

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Hellooo everybody!

I am about to leave for a fun little trip in a little bit - but not before i let you in on my not-so-secret current skin care routine :D. Let me introduce you to this awesome local Indonesian cosmetic brand : Royalty Cosmetic !

Royalty Cosmetic Skin Care range

I initially thought that Royalty Cosmetic is a new brand but i just found out that they actually have been around since 2008 (so definitely not a new kid in the block!) and most importantly - already BPOM certified. Now, Royalty Cosmetic currently have two lines, Skin Care line and Body Care line. Today we are gonna focus on their skin care line. Btw, Royalty Cosmetic is a premium cosmetic brand so the price is not drugstore price, okay ^^!

Royalty Cosmetic Skin Care line has three products in their range at the moment :

Royalty Cosmetic Skin Care line consists of three products : Cleansing Soap, Day Cream and Night Cream

It's pretty refreshing to see a skin care brand that focuses on only three products instead of 15 *LOL*, i personally love this minimalistic approach to skin care as i like to keep my skin care routine as short as possible (plus i have oily, sensitive skin that too much layers' never a good news for me). I have been using these three products (i add a toner in the mix but that's the only thing that i add) exclusively for the past 2 weeks and i like what they are doing to my skin!

Royalty Cleansing Soap - 80gr (IDR 150,000)
Honestly i was a bit taken aback when i first received the package because i didn't expect their cleanser to come in a bar form! I was also a bit worried that the cleansing soap would be too harsh for my skin - but it's actually nice and gentle on my skin so i was worried about nothing *LOL*

Claims to get rid of all dirt and impurities from our skin, also helps getting rid of black/white heads and acne with time. It should be used daily for a smoother skin with poreless appearance

It comes in a simple cardboard box

And the actual soap bar is transparent jelly-looking and bright yellow in color

The cleansing soap is protected with a thin layer of plastic to ensure its hygiene and freshness. Although it looks like a regular soap bar, it is a lot softer and a little bit slippery so it is very easy to use - all you gotta do is mix it with a little bit of water and it'll melt beautifully. It doesn't create too much suds and has a soft relaxing scent. I personally find the scent a bit concerning at first because it reminds me of soap bars you use to shower (and i don't usually use products that has that kind of scent on my face), but it's actually floral and soft smelling and after a while i get used to the scent.

Royalty Cosmetic claims that their natural whitening soap can penetrate skin's pores and works effectively to regain skin's suppleness on skin that are suffering from premature aging, as well as getting rid of wrinkles. As almost all of facial skin's problem faced by both men and women are caused by dirt that piled up on our facial skin and not all of those dirt can be removed therefore causing problems on our skin like acne, black spots, dullness and oiliness and this can be taken care with Royalty Cleansing Soap as the first step.

Royalty Cleansing Soap contains :

Betel Nut Leaves' Extract : known for their many benefits, one of which is to prevent acne as there's anti-bacteria content in them. This is making beetle nut every effective to prevent acne from returning.

Aloe Vera Extract : long used in traditional medicine, it is useful to cure acne and black/white heads on oily skin, prevent premature aging, remove black spots, etc.

Coconut Extract : one of the fruits known to have all kind of benefits in the beauty department, one of which functions to moisturize skin as well as taking care of acne problems. Coconut oil can also brighten up skin tone.

Royalty Cleansing soap is suitable for all skin types, can be used by both men and women, made from natural ingredients and doesn't contain any mercury, brightening and acne removing, cost effective as you do not have to get an expensive treatments out of your house, suitable for tropical areas, BPOM certified and safe to use.

I have been using this soap twice a day, on its own in the morning and after removing my makeup (if i am wearing any that day) thoroughly at night. It is very soft on my skin but effective to cleanse my skin thoroughly. It is gentle and leaves my skin feeling soft, but i always immediately continue with my skin care routine or else it might feel a little drying. It's very good on my oily skin but i am not sure how it'd work on drier skin. For dry skin, please check my fellow Surabaya Beauty Blogger's reviews as we all have different skin types.

All in all, i find it to be a very nice face cleanser and it works super well on my skin so i am definitely going to continue using it. I do think it's a little bit pricey for 80gr, but it does make my skin condition much better than before so i guess it's worth the price tag. I have been facing less and less acne and black/white heads problem visibly since it start using it along with the Day and Night Cream.

Royalty Cosmetic Day Cream - 15gr (IDR 175,000)


Royalty Cosmetic's Day Cream is specially formulated to be used in day time to protect and hydrate skin for a brighter, silkier and more luminous effect. It is very important to be used to protect skin from sun ray's exposure as the sun can cause formation of black spots on our skin. Pigmentation growth happens due to the effect of too much or constant sun exposure. Furthermore, Royalty Day Cream can help to reduce black spots and acne scars

Royalty Day Cream's enriched with :

Glutathione Extract : the best antioxidant containing cycteine, glutamate, and glysine. Glutathione brighten skin up naturally, making skin luminous and slow down skin aging process, making skin softer, flawless and silky.

Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract : it is the herb that can be found in Strawberry Begonia containing antioxidant that brighten skin up naturally.

Arbutin Extract : is an organic compound extracted from bearberry plant, it is used in cosmetic composition to brighten skin up naturally as it can take care of skin pigmentation and smoothen melanine formation process.

Peonia Suffruticosa Root Extract : extracted from Japanese peony tree's roots, it is benefecial to firm facial skin can slow down premature skin aging process.

Other than that, there are also seaweed extract and allantoin that help protect skin's hydration and nurture skin's youth as well as OMC and Benzonphenon to protect skin from UV A and B damage. The most important active ingredient in Royalty Day Cream is Apple Stem Cell that works as anti aging to prevent premature aging like wrinkles.

Both Royalty Day and Night Creams comes in identical packaging (so you do have to constantly check the label to make sure you are using the right one!) with simple white cardboard box and weighted glass jar

The packaging is very simple and to be brutally honest, i find to be a bit too simple and generic for such a premium brand. I personally think that they should probably think of at least printing the label on the actual jar instead of such a generic sticker

Both Day and Night Creams has an extra cover to prevent leakage

On the naked eyes, the Day and Night Cream also look almost identical except that the night cream is a little more pearlescent

The Day Cream is very very light, it is probably one of the lightest day cream i've ever tried, especially considering the fact that it has SPF 15. It's very milky, soft, cooling to the skin and gets absorbed super fast into my skin leaving it super smooths, soft and silky without any trace of grease behind. It is one of the most comfortable day cream i've ever used, it moisturizes my skin well without making it oily. It also works well under makeup. Both the day and night creams have very soft and relaxing scent.

It claims to prevent dryness, amplified skin brightening naturally, gets rid of redness due to UV rays on skin, effective to remove melanine so it makes skin brighter and more luminous, helps to prevent acne and wrinkles.

It works super well on my oily, slightly dehydrated skin - please always note that i write as how it performs on MY skin. I find both the day and night creams to be very light so i do feel a bit concerned on how it works on dry skin. In fact i find the entire line is my oily skin's best friend so i personally would highly recommend this line for people with similar skin condition as mine. If you have very different skin types to mine (very dry or acne prone) please do check with other reviewers before jumping the gun!

I always stress the importance of understanding that every skin is different, what works on my skin might not work on your skin - and vice versa

Royalty Cosmetic Night Cream - 15gr (IDR 175,000)

Royalty Cosmetic Night Cream is especially formulated to brighten skin up naturally, hydrate and also as anti aging to prevent premature aging, getting rid of acne and wrinkles. It contains natural herb that works to take care of skin's health from the inside. It can also help to remove black spots

The main ingredients are the same as the Day Cream so i am not going to repeat myself

It claims to be thicker and bouncier than the day cream, i can feel it slightly but it is also very light and gets absorbed to the skin super fast. If you're not paying a very close attention then honestly it's quite hard to differentiate the textures of the two creams as they are pretty similar to each other

I also enjoy using this night cream very much, as the owner of an oily skin i always welcome light, easily absorbed and non oil inducing creams very happily - it ticks all the boxes of what i want in a night cream!

Like i already mentioned earlier, i truly enjoyed my experience with Royalty Cosmetic Skin Care. The trio works well to restore my skin condition that was not the best before (i was suffering from allergy attacks and also got loads of white heads). After routinely using them, my skin is now in the best condition in months. It's smooth, hydrated and i am very happy with my current skin condition - i've only been using Royalty Cosmetic skin care exclusively for the past 2 weeks so it's safe to say that my skin is in tip top condition thanks to them!

Again, Royalty Cosmetic is a premium brand and their price tags' pretty high, but if you are interested to try them then you might want to consider getting their Gold Package. Royalty Cosmetics Gold Package consists of all three of the products that i've reviewed today, including the Cleansing Soap, Day Cream and Night Cream with a special price of IDR 475,000 (that's cheaper than getting each product individually, ofc).

All of Royalty Cosmetic products can be easily purchased in various marketplaces such as Tokopedia, Shopee, Bukalapak, Lazada, JDid, Blanjacom, Blibli and Elevenia.

Thank you so much for Royalty Cosmetic and Surabaya Beauty Blogger for the chance to try out this awesome products!

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Review : The Great 50 Show

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Hello hello!

Today i want to share with you a rather unusual (for this blog at least haha) but super fun review of a circus! It's called The Great 50 Show and it is currently on going in Surabaya and we were one of the super lucky ones to be able to catch the premiere last Wednesday :D!

It was a family affair at The Great 50 Show as i came with my little family and so did Angel ^^!
(PS : some of the pictures in this blog post is from Angel's camera/phone, thank you Angel! Don't forget to drop by Angel's blog too if you want more review on this show!

Special thank you to Womanblitz for the invitation ^^.

The Great 50 Show, learn more about their schedule and other info in their website

Do you remember the last time you watch an actual circus, in an actual huge tent? My memory is hazy, but i remember that i've always loves watching all kinds of performances - in the past decade or so i did watch more performances in theatres, auditorium, or even in cruises, but i remember how my parents brought me to watch an actual circus back when i was a child, i remember how exhilarating, breath taking and magical those days were. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Oriental Circus Indonesia is back with The Great 50 Show to bring you a circus experience that is different and the best in Indonesia, but with the same nostalgic feeling we have of our childhood.

Time has definitely passed since my childhood and i am not a lot more aware and concerned about a lot of things, one of those i animal rights. This is why i no longer support animal circuses as i know how bad they are treated, so i am super glad to tell you that The Great 50 is 100% animal free - the only animal you'd see in this circus is a fake one with humans inside of them haha.

In The Great 50 Show, you'll be presented with acrobatic acts, clowns, trapeze, juggling and unicycle combined with music, dance , sound effects even drones, laser and video mapping - this is why this concept is fresher and more interesting. Something that probably never presented before. From 13th of March, The Great 50 Show is on going in North Parking Lot Lenmarc Mall, the combination of traditional and modern circus is also scheduled to be performing in other cities in Java and Bali for a year! How exciting!

A circus is of course, very exciting and fit for the whole family. If you have children, you might want to come early as they have this waiting room that's actually pretty fun for younger children.

View that greets you as soon as you enter the huge tent

There is a little playground for your little ones, sofas for you to relax and a backdrop to take photos at

What is a circus without traditional fair snacks? Eat and Eat is available here, you can easily get some cotton candies, hot dogs, burgers or more "proper" meals like fried rice here with pretty reasonable prices. No need to worry about going hungry!

This way to enter the actual tribune area

Even if you don't have young children with you, come early anyway to snap some pictures and commemorate this experience :D

One with Lilies of WomanBlitz and Angel ^^

And one with the family. As my Little O is a tween (he is actually only 11 but it might be hard to believe coz he is almost as tall as me already >.<) it was pretty hard to drag him to take pictures already haha

A performer in stilts will also come out to greet you and you can snap pics with her

There's even face painting booth!

And a balloon artist to entertain your little ones. They will definitely be spoiled silly here!

It was raining super heavily at the premier and it was super humid, so when they finally let us is... It was awesome!

With Angel and Bella in front of the performance area

The stage

Opening speech where they told us about the history and origin of Oriental Circus Indonesia that began in 1967 (they are the first circus group in Indonesia and the only one who has been around for so long!). I honestly have no idea of their existence before and i am super proud to know that we actually have an original circus group and it has stood the test of time!

And so the show begins, the show is actually inspired by the true story of the founder of the Oriental Circus - The Great 50 Show takes us on a journey through the rich 50 year history of the Oriental Circus and the making of our modern Indonesia

FYI, documentating the performace is strictly prohibited, we were part of the media so we were allowed to take some photos and Instastories - but for the rest of you please respect the rules and just enjoy the show!

One of the breath-taking acts

We were completely captivated

The show is about 2 hours long with a 20 minutes break between first and second act so you can catch a breath, go to the bathroom and or buy some more snacks!

FYI, we were glued to our seats and 2 hours flew by in a blink of an eye. It seriously felt like 20 minutes instead of 2 hours that i was quite shocked when the show ended haha

Let me be completely honest with you, i have watched countless performances in my lifetime, locally and in many many other countries before so i actually have no expectations or anything for this show - but boy was i underestimating them because they gave out an exceptional performances with world class act - and i am NOT exaggerating! Don't be afraid to have a high expectations on them, because they delivered!

The death defying acts kept the audience gasping and screaming, that shows you how dedicated and awesome the performances were. I won't go into details into the act because... Well, i have no idea what to tell you except that they were super good and you need to go watch it yourself to understand what i am talking about!

After the show ended, you can even take pictures with the performers and ehm, there's a group of young men that are all very good looking, as fine as their acts so we took the time to queue up and snap some pics with them hahaha!

Also took a pic with the "ring leader" (he's actually a singer haha)

Are you interested yet? You should be! I mean... You know i don't rave about anything unless i truly believe in them, and i do! So here's the schedules to help you decide when to book your seats :

There are all kinds of seats ranging from IDR 100k to IDR 375k (you can even get discounts with BCA credit cards) you can purchase the tickets at their website - also available at the ticketing booth at the actual site and Traveloka. You can also follow their IG @thegreat50show !

Thank you so much The Great 50 Show for having us, we truly had a blast and i am super happy to recommend this show for everybody, bring your friends, your family, your entire village because they all will enjoy it! Even we would love to come back and watch it again!