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Indonesian Beauty

[Review] Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution

by Lina Clémence June 19, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


Kiehl’s ini merupakan salah satu brand skincare yang menurutku sudah memiliki title “legendary” — aduh siapa sih yang gak tau brand ini, ya gak? Dari jaman aku kuliah 11 tahun lalu juga brand ini sudah popular banget dengan produk-produknya yang jadi holygrail orang-orang sampai jadi cult-favorite.

Selain memang klaim dan produknya yang memang bagus, brand ini memiliki daya tarik sendiri . Sungguh prestige rasanya kalau sudah pernah cobain produk-produk dari Kiehl’s. Dan salah satu produk “legendary” dari Kiehl’s yang patut jadi sorotan lebih yaitu si serum Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution yang akan aku bahas mendalam pada review kali ini.

This serum is house in a transparent glass bottle yang berisi 30 ml, dengan aplikator pipet. Yes, tentunya it also come in a white box yang sudah cukup informative. Semua penjelasan lengkap mulai dari cara pakai dan ingredients bisa kalian baca di dus nya.

Untuk tekstur, serum ini berwarna bening dengan gel-like konsistensi yang agak runny. Formulanya mudah diratakan, dan ngasih feels lembab juga pada kulit. Ini adalah salah satu Vitamin C serum yang menggunakan 3-O-Ethyl-Ascorbic-Acid. Jadi meskipun di Indonesia produk lokalnya baru booming dengan bahan ini, Kiehl’s sudah memakai turunan Ascorbic Acid yang bersifat gentle & stabil ini dari bertahun-tahun lalu. Jelas kan kenapa aku sebut dia adalah “legend” hehe.

Dengan memakai kandungan 3-O-Ethyl-Ascorbic-Acid (3-O-EAA) ini, sehingga serum ini jatuhnya masih aman untuk pemula. Karena si 3-O-EAA ini memang less irritation jatuhnya dikulit, jadi kemungkinan drying dan sensitized lebih kecil. Kandungan ini juga merupakan sumber antioxidant untuk menangkal radikal bebas, mencerahkan kulit kusam, mampu menyamarkan bekas jerawat / sunspots maupun hyperpigmentation. Bagi yang dulu malas pakai sunscreen dan mulai ada flek, nah kalian bisa pakai ini untuk reduce atau kalau memang genetic –paling tidak, dengan pakai ini tidak menambah adanya flek. Karena asli ya, flek itu kalau sudah terlalu dalam akan susah banget ditreat-nya. At least ya harus laser, keluar berapa duit lagi ya kan.

Untuk yang kulitnya oily-acne prone, serum ini mengandung Salicylic Acid sebagai exfoliator yang sifatnya oil-soluble jadi bisa membersihkan sel-sel kulit mati dan sebum sampai ke lapisan kulit yang lebih dalam. Bagi yang suka mengeluh pori-pori terlihat lebar, nah ini bisa jadi solusi juga untuk tighten pores. Karena pori-pori terlihat lebar itu ya karena penumpukan kotoran dan minyak. Aku sendiri cocok dengan Saliclyc Acid karena kandungan ini membantu sekali untuk melunakkan komedo ku, jadi lebih mudah dibersihkan.

Sumber antioxidant nya pun sebenernya enggak hanya dari 3-O-EAA saja ya, tapi juga dari Vitamin E yang terkandung didalam serum ini yaitu Tocopheryl Acetate & Tocopherol. Serum ini juga mengandung Ethyl Alcohol ya, tapi no worries, kandungan ini sebenernya masih oke dengan persentase yang sesuai karena alcohol juga berperan sebagai antibacterial dan mengikat bahan actives dalam serum agar gak mudah rusak.

Serum ini bisa kalian pakai am-pm ya, gak masalah sama sekali, pokoknya rutin aja lah kalau mau lihat hasil significant. Kalau aku sendiri, suka pakainya di pagi hari karena pemakaian dalam satu routine dengan sunscreen itu efeknya luar biasa untuk sun protection karena duo combo Vitamin C dan sunscreen itu mampu mencipatkan protective barrier terhadap sun damage.

Untuk formulanya memang setelah diratakan dan menyerap, akan ada rasa tacky nya , tapi ini bisa diakalin ya kalau memang kalian merasa kurang nyaman, yaitu semprot dengan face mist setelah pemakaian serum atau saat serum setengah menyerap langsung kalian timpa moisturizer. Dengan begitu, tackiness nya akan hilang.

Untuk efficacy yang paling terlihat pada kulitku adalah warna kulit yang terlihat lebih merata, antara wajah dan leher. Terutama kalau habis panas-panasan renang, serum ini cepet banget mengembalikan skin tone aku agar lebih rata. Efek cerahnya juga nampol banget. Bagi yang punya sunspots atau hyperpigmentation yang masih “halus” , bisa tersamar asal kalian pakainya juga rutin. This product is indeed worth every penny.

Jadi kalau kalian lagi cari serum yang mampu tackle kulit kusam, uneven skin tone, untuk brightening dan menyamarkan sunspots/hyperpigmenation, butuh antioxidant go for this one! Check out juga website Kiehl’s untuk info produk lainnya

Hope it helps!


June 19, 2025 0 comments
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Asian Beauty

[REVIEW] Benton PHA Peeling Toner

by Lina Clémence June 18, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


I’m so excited to be back at blogging and of course the new Benton product!

They sent this PHA Peeling Toner to me for review purposes about 3 weeks ago so let’s read what I thought about this product 🙂

If you aren’t familiar with PHA, it is basically in the same team as those AHA and BHA but PHA molecules is bigger than those two so makes it more suitable to sensitive skin people. I’ve tried one product with PHA before and basically it suits me so well so I’m pretty excited about this one.

From Benton:

+ Contains Natural Moisturizing Factor, Chrysanthemum Extract and 3% of the third generation PHA (Lactobionic acid) which helps clear impurities and sebum secretion.

+ Minimum photosensitivity of PHA and it melts impurities on the skin while forming water barrier, leaving the skin smooth and clear.

+ Contains Sodium PA and Hyaluronic Acid which are Natural Moisturizing Factors, and Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water and Chrysanthemum Extract which are also known as natural moisturizing water or soothing water. These ingredients leaving leave skin moist by soothing and moiturizing skin that may become dry from removing dead skin cells and impurities.

+ The peeling toner is free of artificial fragrance, coloring, volatile alcohol, PEGs and other controversial ingredients. It is mildly acidic, dermatologically tested product which helps with sufficient moisturization, allowing even sensitive skin to exfoliate without burden.

Simple and clean design.

Pump bottle.

My thoughts:

+ I’ve been using this from the Day 1 it arrives until now and Benton specifically wrote that rather than using this everyday, 2-3 times a week is recommended or suitable frequency so that the toner could adapt to the skin properly. I’m using it 2-3 times a week or more since I find that it adapt to my skin quite well.

+ A cotton pad is suggested to be used with the toner so I didn’t directly patting it on my face.

+ The toner is quite runny in consistency so it took quite an amount to soak my cotton pad and honestly I hate using cotton pad because it feels that I’m wasting product on the cotton pad more haha

+ Since the texture is quite runny and clear, it absorbs into my skin in seconds. Although it doesn’t feels extremely moisturizing but I don’t feel any tightness which is good. So it shows that it has the moisturizing properties despite the texture.

+ This toner is used as the the next step after I cleanse my face. I feel that my next step of skincare (e.g: serums, moisturizer, etc) absorbed much much much better after I applied on this toner. I was rather surprised because it usually took time for those skincare to be fully dry on face and honestly it shorten the time taken for me to finish my routines.

+There’s little to none of fragrance with this toner. Most of the time I couldn’t detect any and if I did, it did have the faint smell of AHA.

+ I had acne on the sides of my face and I sometimes use the cotton pad with toner soak in with aggression so sometimes it does irritate those parts so I recommend you to be careful on those areas or better, use patting motion on those areas and don’t keep layering it on because it will irritate your acne.

+ Does my skin improved? I’m not so sure about this however, it did feel smoother and like I said, it helps in helping my skincare absorbed better.

+ One thing that I had complain with this toner is the pump bottle. I find that the texture is rather runny and this pump does not help at all. Most of the time the pump is too tight and when I try to pump the liquid, it keep spurting everywhere :l  I do hope than Benton can improve on the bottle’s function or just put it in mist bottle. That would 100% helps.

+ Would I make a purchase? For now I think no because I love my Benton BHA Aloe Toner because it has everything I like especially that it is more moisturizing than this. However, I would use this as a side toner as interval to my current toner.

That’s all, thank you for reading 🙂


June 18, 2025 0 comments
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Beauty

Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 – Is it worth the hype ? Review on Indian Medium Skin – MAKEUPHOLIC WORLD

by Lina Clémence June 17, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


I had been struggling with large, open pores for quite some time and had tried numerous methods to reduce their appearance without much success. It was a frustrating experience as I couldn’t find a solution that effectively minimized the size of my pores. I experimented with various skincare products and routines, but nothing seemed to provide the results I was looking for.

Then, I came across the Medicube Zero Pore Pads and decided to give them a try based on the promising reviews and ingredients they contained.

The Medicube Zero Pore Pads are designed to exfoliate and refine pores, making them perfect for individuals who are concerned about enlarged pores, seeking smoother skin texture, dealing with excess oiliness, or facing issues with blackheads and whiteheads. The Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0 are dual-textured facial toner pads designed to exfoliate the skin and minimize the appearance of pores. They contain 4.5% Lactic Acid AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) and 0.45% Salicylic Acid BHA (beta hydroxy acid). The AHA and BHA ingredients work to gently exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin cells and impurities, while also helping to control oil production and prevent clogged pores.

Ingredients

Water, methylpropanediol, trometamine, lactic acid, alcohol denat., 1,2-hexanediol, panthenol, glycereth-26, salicylic acid, ammonium acrylic acrylicqudimethyltaurate/VP, copolymer, betaine, trehalose, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, allanemia that. Toin, Polyglyceron yl-10 Myristate, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine Salicylate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Zest Oil, Lime Zest Oil (Lemon), Citrus Citrus Peel Oil Grandis (Grapefruit), Citrus Aurantium Bergamo Fruit Oil IA (Bergamote) ), leaf oil of rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary). Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract (Grape), Aurantifolia Citrus Fruit Extract (Lime), Citrus Lime (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract (Apple), Aurantium Dulcis Citrus Fruit Extract (Orange), Ethyl Hide exanediol, extract from Centella Asiatica, Slix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Origanum vulgar Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Soy Ferment Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Oleracea Extract, Oleracea Extract, Oleracea enothera Biennese is (primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmm us Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Limonene

How to use them

These pads are intended to be used after cleansing, with the user leaving the pad on the skin for 5 to 10 minutes before gently patting in the remaining essence. They are formulated to be suitable for all skin types, and are designed to improve skin texture, minimize pores, and promote a smoother, clearer complexion.

I absolutely adore the Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0! These little pads have become a staple in my skincare routine, and for good reason. They work wonders on my skin by gently exfoliating and effectively controlling oil production, while also minimizing my pores. What I love most about these pads is how easy they are to use – simply apply after cleansing and leave on for 5 to 10 minutes before patting in the remaining essence. They are incredibly gentle and have not caused any irritation to my sensitive skin. I’ve noticed a significant improvement in the texture and clarity of my skin since incorporating them into my routine.

The result is a smooth and refreshed complexion that I can’t get enough of. I am adding before and afer pictures of my face and after pictures are taken after a month’s use

One of the things I appreciate about these pads is that they don’t hve any strong fragrance. It felt lavender-citrusy to me, not overpowering. The double-sided, durable design ensures that I get the most out of each pad. Additionally, the non-sticky formula is a bonus that I appreciate. The single pad notably cover both the face and neck, and they have also shown good results in reducing recurring acne bumps and improving pore size. I use these pads about 2-3 times a week, usually at night after cleansing my face and patting it dry. I make sure to skip using them on days when I use Retinol or after I’ve had hydra facials or skin PRP treatments. While some may be tempted to refrigerate the product for a cooling effect, it’s essential to note that this could lead to premature drying of the toner essence. Additionally, caution is advised when using it alongside other actives to avoid potential irritation. When incorporating the toner pads into your routine, it’s advisable to streamline your skincare regimen and refrain from using conflicting products. I personally used the Hyaluronic acid followed by Estee Lauder ANR OR Clarins Double Serum OR Shesha Ayurveda Kumkumadi Cream alongside the toner pads. For optimal results, users should have some experience with similar products, such as Pixi Glow Tonic, prior to using the Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0.

Overall, the Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0 are formulated to provide an effective solution for exfoliation and pore care, helping users achieve a healthier and more radiant skin appearance. I wouldn’t say pores can completely disappear, But it does blur them to a great extent almost invisible unless under closer proximity. If you’re on the hunt for a quick and effective solution to tackle enlarged pores or oily skin, I wholeheartedly recommend giving the Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0 a try. Buy here


June 17, 2025 0 comments
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Indonesian Beauty

Rainbowdorable by Auzola | Indonesian Beauty Blogger: (Bahasa Indonesia) Review Skintific 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisture Gel, untuk Kulit Ber minyak dan Kering

by Lina Clémence June 16, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


Blog Label: yellow label

Brand : SKINTIFIC

Nama : 5x Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisture Gel

Isi: 30gr

Harga : sekitar IDR 139k 

Harga berdasarkan toko di Indonesia.    

     Produk-produk dari Skintific dibuat secara ilmiah dengan menggunakan teknologi paten Trilogy Triangle Effect atau TTE:

– Menggunakan active ingredients yang tepat.

– Berfokus mengatasi masalah kulit secara cepat, tetapi juga tetap menghidrasi dan menenangkan kulit secara intensif.

– Secara efektif menjaga dan meningkatkan kesehatan skin barrier.

KEMASAN & KEGUNAAN

      Kemasannya sendiri seperti ini:

review skintific 5x ceramide moisturizer

skintific 5x ceramide

      Di dalamnya berupa jar berbahan plastik tebal dan juga sudah include spatula kecil. Aku noticed ada perbedaan spatula di jar kedua ini, spalunya lebih pendek tapi in my opinion spatulanya ukurannya pas, jadi masih bisa disimpan di dalam tutup dengan baik, jadi ngga ribet dan takut kehilangan spatulanya. Very confinient menurutku spatula yang fit di tutup jar hehe.

skintific 5x ceramide moisturizer gel review

Tentang Produk:

  • diformulasikan dengan menggunakan teknologi 5x Ceramides yang meniru struktur skin barrier dan memiliki fungsi yang berbeda untuk kesehatan kulit (Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NS, Ceramiode AS, Ceramide EOP). 
  • Kandungan ceramide ini dapat memperbaiki skin barrier, melembabkan kulut, menenangkan sel kulit yang rusak, mengurangi kemerahan dan juga menghaluskan tekstur kulit.
  • Terdapat juga kandungan inti lainnya seperti Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica dan juga Marine Collagen yang dapat menghidrasi kulit secara mendalam, membantu mengatasi inflamasi, menghaluskan tekstur wajah dan juga mencegah penuaan dini. 
  • Memiliki tekstur gel yang ringan dan moisturizer ini menyimpan banyak kandungan air sehingga aman untuk kulit sensitif.
  • Dapat digunakan pada semua jenis kulit, termasuk kulit berminyak dan berjerawat, karena moisturizer ini tidak berminyak, tidak lengket dan memiliki efek cooling yang menyegarkan.
  • BPOM, SLS Free, Paraben Free, Alcohol Free, Mineral Oil Free dan juga Cruelty Free.

Ingredients:

Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, VP COPOLYMER, Ceramide NP, Ceramide NS/Ceramide NG, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, PEG-400, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Squalane, Phytosteryl, Glutamate, Carbomer, Allantoin, PCA, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Witch Hazel Extract, Trehalose, Extoin, Sophora, Flavescens Root Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Yeast Polysaccharides, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTATOCOPHEROL, Sorbitan Isostearate.

Cara pakai:

Oleskan secukupnya pada kulit wajah yang telah dibersihkan secara merata, dapat digunakan pada pagi dan malam hari.

tekstur skintific 5x ceramide barrier repair moisture gel

Setelah Penggunaan Pada Kulit Berminyak

     

     Well, i should say i love this moisturizer! Sebagai pemilik kulit berminyak dan acne prone, aku jujur aja suka jarang pakai moisturizer, kecuali emang cocok banget buat kulitku hehe. Karena kalo salah-salah atau pakai moisturizer berlebihan yang ada kulit terasa makin oily dan jerawat suka langsung rame 🙁 Jadi emang aku cukup hati-hati juga dalam pemakaian moisturizer, benar-benar harus sesuai banget sama kebutuhan kulitku.

     Lucky me, kulit ku cocok menggunakan moisturizer 5x Ceramide ini! Karena ngga dipungkiri, walaupun oily, tapi kulit pun bisa kering lho, kering di sini maksudnya dehidrasi ya guyss. Jadi pas cocok pakai moisture gel Skintific ini aku belum banyak nyoba moisturizer lain. Walaupun pasti ada masanya aku ganti moisturizer karena suka coba-coba hehe, tapiii aku balik lagi nih pakai 5x ceramide moisturizer, karena lagi lebih cocok untuk kebutuhan kulitku sekarang.

     Sesuai namanya, tekstur moisturizer ini emang gel gitu, tapi masih cukup watery. Jadi mudah banget diaplikasikan ke keseluruhan kulit dan menyerap dengan cukup baik, tapi meninggalkan efek lembab yang cukup terasa. Walaupun begitu ngga berasa greasy atau lengket gitu lho, jadi kulit terasa bouncy dan segar. Teksturnya bikin aku suka banget sama pelembab ini karena tekstur pelembab gel cocok untuk kulit berminyak seperti kulit ku!

    Moisturizer ini juga diklaim sebagai 1 solusi gitu buat permasalahan skin barrier kaya jerawat, kulit kering, kulit kemerahan, dan kulit bertekstur, serta diklaim dapat menjaga kelembapan kulit hingga 24 jam tanpa bikin kulit berminyak. Kalau lembabnya ya ngga usah ditanya lagi sih, lembab banget dan bertahan cukup lama (biasanya aku pakai malam aja, tapi siangpun kulit tetap terasa bouncy). Kulit berminyaknya masih normal aja sih kaya biasa, tapi ngga memicu minyak berlebih. Kulit aku juga suka inflamasi gitu dan gatal, tapi cukup calm kalau setelah menggunakan moisturizer skintific ini. Secara keseluruhan juga kulit terasa lebih halus.

     Untuk jerawat, moisturizer ini juga membantu kulit disekitar jerawat yang mengering tetap lembab. Especially kalau pakai obat jerawat yang agak kencang biasanya kulit jadi rentan kering kan ya, dengan tambahan moisturizer ini kelembapan kulit jadi tetap terjaga dan ngga bikin kulit terasa perih juga kalau lagi ada jerawat pecah. 

moisturizer untuk kulit berminyak

     Terus juga pas aku pilek berat kemarin, hidungku sampai yang kering dan lecet gitu, tapi saat aku fokusin pakai ini tiap malam, kulitnya langsung waaayy better, dalam 3 hari aja udah lembab dan kulit sisik karena lecetnya hilang, jadi lembut lagi. Topnya adalah ini ngga bikin perih, karena kalau hidung lagi lecet, salah-salah malah berujung perih. Untungnya pelembab 5x ceramide ini bikin calming, lembab tapi ngga perih! So aku tetap suka banget sih sama moisturizer ini, ngga bikin muncul komedo putih-putih juga di hidung (kalau moisturizer terlalu berat atau ngga cocok aku suka muncul putih-putih gitu dipinggir hidung, tapi kalau ini aman). Loving it so far!

Setelah Penggunaan Pada Kulit Kering

     Nah, selain aku gunakan pada kulitku yang oily + acne prone, aku juga memakaikan skintific 5x ceramide ini untuk suamiku yang kulitnya cenderung kering bahkan suka ada flakes kulit keringnya gitu. Karena suamiku suka ngeluh kulitnya kelupas dan kering (especially bagian belakang kuping, rahang dan jidat), bahkan terkadang jadi terasa gatal. Jadi aku kepikiran buat nyobain moisturizer ini buat suami ku juga sekalian. 

      So far dia udah menggunakan moisturizer ini sekitaran 2 mingguan dan mostly aku pakaikan di malam hari aja (karena dia suka males gitu haha). Itu juga ada beberapa hari yang bolong-bolong, tapi walaupun begitu hasilnya jauh banget terlihat. Dia juga ngga sering complain lagi kalau gatal dibagian belakang kupingnya!

skintific 5x ceramide untuk kulit kering

     Bisa kalian lihat di foto awal kalau kulit suami aku emang kering dan nge-flakes gitu yaa. Nah dalam satu malam pemakaian aja udah keliatan tuh kulitnya jauh lebih moisturized, walaupun keliatan ya masih ada spot-spot keringnya (Day 1 – Day 2). As a test, besokkannya ngga aku pakai dulu selama 2 hari. Masih jauh lebih lembab dibanding hari pertama sebelum penggunaan skintific moisture gel ini, tapi spot kering masih terlihat (Day 4). Next nya aku pakaikan lagi hampir setiap malam, tapi ada beberapa malam juga yang bolong. Sebelum foto terakhir, itu ada sekitar 2 hari dia ngga pakai moisturizernya karena kelupaan. Tapi saat aku cek kulitnya masih terlihat lembab dan ngga ada flakes yang muncul!

hasil pemakaian skintific 5x ceramide barrier repair moisture gel

     Kalau dipegang juga jauh lebih lembut dan lembab, so far i guess it works quite nice ya untuk kulit kering yang tipenya seperti suami ku! Padahal dia makainya juga ngga rajin-rajin banget, tapi hasilnya jauh lebih baik dibanding sebelum pemakaian. Keliatan banget lembabnya beda dari guratan-guratan di lehernya, sebelumnya kering banget, sementara di Day 13 terlihat mulai plump dan halus. It works super nicely on both my oily skin and my husband’s dry skin!

REVIEW KESELURUHAN

    Pantes aja sering liat temen-temen di sosmed pada bilang cocok sampai udah pakai sekian jar, karena emang enak banget moisturizernya di kulit! Buat kulitku yang berminyak cocok dan buat kulit kering juga bagus! 

Pro:

+ mudah diratakan keseluruh wajah.

+ ngga bikin lengket atau greasy.

+ mudah menyerap.

+ aman untuk kulitku yang berminyak dan acne prone.

+ melembabkan banget!

+ cooling sensationnya enak banget terutama kalau kulitku lagi gatel dan sensitif.

+ kulit berasa lebih halus. 

+ calming.

+ ada spatulanya.

+ teksturnya gel, cocok buat kulitku.

+ cocok banget juga buat yang kulitnya kering kaya suami ku

+ ampuh buat melembabkan dry spot

+ tetap terjaga kelembapan kulit walaupun makainya ngga rutin

+ suamiku ngga complain, berarti teksturnya enak dikulit dia

Cons:

– belum ada yg cons sih di kulitku sampai saat ini

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

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     Kalian harus coba sih! Apalagi yang punya permasalah kulit dehidrasi dan kering. Terus juga buat kalian yang berminyak+jerawatan kaya aku ini aman dan melembabkan banget. Dari wear test aku dan suami bisa dilihat kami sama-sama cocok pakai skintific 5x ceramide barrier moisture gel ini walaupun memiliki jenis kulit yang berbeda. Buat yang penasaran sama produk-produk SKINTIFIC lainnya bisa cek aja sosmednya yaa! Produknya juga bisa di beli DI SINI ya!

     Next skincare Skintific apa lagi nih yang harus aku cobain?? Apa cushionnya?? Anyway, sekian dulu reviewku kali ini, hope you guys find this article useful. See you guys on my next post!

Love,

Auzola

     




June 16, 2025 0 comments
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Indonesian Beauty

Direset Scarlett!! Review Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Gel Moisturizer

by Lina Clémence June 15, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


Hallo semuanya!

Menjaga hidrasi kulit memang baiknya dari dalam dan luar
tubuh/kulit. Dari dalam tubuh kulit akan terhidrasi dengan baik kalau jumlah
asupan cairan terpenuhi dengan baik. Cara paling gampang dan mudah memenuhi
kebutuhan hidrasi kulit dengan minum air putih. Biar makin terhidasi
menggunakan moisturizer sangat perlu lho teman-teman.

Kalau diperhatikan beberapa waktu belakangan moisturizer
dengan tipe tekstur gel sangat diminati. Namun tekstur gel bagi beberapa kulit
orang kurang begitu melembapkan. Nah, kali ini Scarlett launching new products gel moisturizer yang berasa
bikin kulit dan skin barrier kita di reset kembali. SCARLETT Aqua Reset & Barrier Gel Moisturizer bermanfaat me-reset
skin barrier
kita sesuai dengan permasalahan dan tipe kulit. Tidak
hanya melembapkan saja, namun mampu mengembalikan kesehatan skin barrier yang
rusak dan mencegah masalah kulit datang kembali.

SCARLETT Aqua Reset
& Barrier Gel Moisturizer
merupakan moisturizer dengan tekstur clear
gel yang menggabungkan natural ingredients dengan active ingredients. Cocok
untuk semua jenis kulit. Tidak tanggung-tanggung Scarlett langsung bikin tiga
varian Aqua Reset & Barrier Gel Moisturizer sesuai permasalahan kulit.
Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Gel Moisturizer Hydra Boost untuk masalah
kulit kering, Glow Bright untuk kulit kusam, dan Acne Peace cocok untuk kulit
yang berjerawat.

Review SCARLETT Aqua Reset & Barrier Gel Moisturizer

Happy banget dengan PR Package yang aku terima ini. Box nya
warna pink cute ala Scarlett! Berbentuk lift yang berasa kita akan dibawa
menuju skin barrier yang sehat dan next level. Effort banget untuk bikin PR
Package seperti ini. Good job, Scarlett!!

Review SCARLETT Aqua Reset & Barrier Gel Moisturizer
Review SCARLETT Aqua Reset & Barrier Gel Moisturizer

Packagingnya langsung bikin aku tertarik banget, dikemas
dalam botol bening dengan warna sesuai varian. #AquaResetBarrier #DiresetScarlett 

Review SCARLETT Aqua Reset & Barrier Gel Moisturizer

Kemasan botol berbentuk kotak bening dengan warna sesuai
varian dan dilengkapi aplikator pump agar memudahkan mengeluarkan produk.
Ukuran kemasannya 80ml, cukup besar untuk sebuah moisturizer. Biasanya Scarlett
mengeluarkan moisturizer/day/night cream ukurannya 20ml. Harganya juga
menurutku cukup terjangkau. Dibawah 100K dapat produk bagus sebanyak 80ml. Hihi 

Scarlett Aqua Reset
& Barrier HYDRA BOOST Gel Moisturizer

Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Hydra Boost Gel
Moisturizer untuk me-reset kulit
kering dan sensitif dengan meningkatkan kelembapan kulit hingga 6x secara
instan dan menggunakan Moisture-Lock System menjadikan kulit lebih kenyal dan
plumpy.

Review Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Hydra Boost Gel Moisturizer

Dengan Hero Ingredients seperti D-Panthenol, 4D Hyaluronic Acid, Jeju Aloe Vera, & Peptide bersinergi untuk memaksimalkan hidrasi
kulit.

Review Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Hydra Boost Gel Moisturizer

Hero Ingredients:

  • 5%
    D-Panthenol
    : Mampu menyerap dan menjaga kelembapan kulit dan mencegah
    kulit kering
  • 4D
    Hyaluronic Acid
    : Memberikan hidrasi secara intensif pada kulit, dan
    membantu menjaga kulit tetap lembap.
  • Jeju Aloe
    Vera
    : Melembapkan dan menghidrasi kulit secara maksimal
  • Peptide
    : Menyamarkan kerutan, garis-garis halus, dan menjaga elastisitas kulit dan
    skin barrier.
Review Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Hydra Boost Gel Moisturizer

 

Scarlett Aqua Reset
& Barrier GLOW BRIGHT Gel Moisturizer

Reset kulit kusam dan noda hitam dengan 3 in 1 Bright Protective Action. Kulit cerah dan glowing dalam
waktu 2 minggu!!

Review Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Glow Bright Gel Moisturizer

Buat yang punya masalah kulit kusam kalian wajib banget
cobain ini karena Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Glow Bright Gel Moisturizer
mengandung 6% Niacin Peach, yaitu Niacinamide dan buah Peach yang sangat
efektif  mencerahkan kulit. Dilengkapi
kandungan SKINMIMIC untuk memperkuat skin barrier serta melembapkan kulit dan
Calendula Extract untuk menenangkan serta merawat kulit sensitive.

Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Glow Bright Gel Moisturizer

Hero Ingredients:

  • Niacinamide
    : Bahan aktif multifungsi yang terbukti mencerahkan kulit, menyamarkan
    noda-noda dan flek hitam, dan merawatakan warna kulit.
  • Peach :
    Antioksidan yang tinggi dapat melindungi kulit dari efek bahaya paparan sinar
    UV dan bermanfaat untuk meremajakan kulit.
  • SKINMIMICS®
    : Teknologi yang dapat memperkuat skin barrier dan melembapkan kulit agar
    kulit tampak lebih sehat dan bercahaya.
  • Calendula
    Extract :
    Bersifat dapat menenangkan kulit dan merawat kulit sensitive.
Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Glow Bright Gel Moisturizer

 

Scarlett Aqua Reset
& Barrier ACNE PEACE Gel Moisturizer

Punya kulit berjerawat dan kemerahan reset dengan Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Acne Peace Gel
Moisturizer.

Review Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Acne Peace Gel Moisturizer

Mengandung bahan aktif yang mempercepat meredakan kemerahan
dan kulit berjerawat seperti 5% Heartleaf dan Salicylic Acid. Menggunakan
teknologi Multi Microbial Defense dapat meredakan jerawat dan kemerahan sejak 8
jam pemakaian. Dan dapat mencegah breakout kembali.

Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Acne Peace Gel Moisturizer

Hero Ingredients:

  • Heartleaf
    : berfungsi  sebagai antibakteri
    untuk meredakan rasa gatal dan kulit yang kurang nyaman.
  • Encapsulated
    Salicylic Acid
    : Bekerja efektif untuk meredakan jerawat langsung ke dalam
    kulit.
  • Witch
    Hazel Extract
    : Mengontrol produksi minyak berlebih pada kulit,
    menyegarkan, dan menenangkan kulit.
  • Tea Tree
    : Melawan bakteri penyebab jerawat dan menenangkan kulit yang iritasi.
Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Acne Peace Gel Moisturizer

Aku kira warna gel moisturizer ini warna-warni sesuai
variannya, ternyata warnanya bening gitu. Hehe. Dari ketiga varian Scarlett
Aqua Reset & Barrier Gel Moisturizer memiliki tekstur yang mirip, tekstur gel-watery based berwarna bening dan
sama-sama mudah menyerap. Tekstur gel yang akan segera meleleh ketika terkena
kulit, nyaman banget karena mudah menyerap dan dibaurkan pada kulit. Berbeda dengan
gel moisturizer yang kadang ada rasa lengket setelah menyerap, Scarlett Aqua
Reset & Barrier Gel Moisturizer tidak ada rasa lengket sama sekali.
Lembapnya pas dan bikin kulitku bouncy dan
kenyal!

Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Gel Moisturizer

Teksturnya enak banget dikulit karena tidak terlalu effort
untuk meratakannya. Rasanya ada cooling sensation yang segar dan sangat cepat
menenangkan kulit yang bermasalah. Aku yakin banget semua jenis tipe kulit dari
kulit normal, berminyak, dan kering akan suka dengan teksturnya. Aku pribadi
jujur untuk penggunaan moisturizer pagi/siang hari aku lebih suka tekstur watery-gel yang seperti ini.

Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Gel Moisturizer

Meskipun teksturnya mirip ternyata aroma ketiga varian ini
berbeda lho. Kalau diperhatikan aromanya lebih cenderung ke wewangian floral
yang soft. Enggak terlalu menganggu sih. So far, untuk aromanya aku suka karena
bikin rileks juga.

Kata siapa menggunakan moisturizer tidak nyaman? Aku punya
jenis kulit normal-combination to dry, jadi kadang agak susah nyari pelembap
yang cocok. Kadang cocok dengan ingredients nya namun kurang cocok dengan
teksturnya. Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Gel Moisturizer pas banget dengan
tekstur water-gel yang cukup baik untuk melembapkan kulit. Efeknya setelah
dibaurkan pada kulit langsung meresap dan kurang lembap, tapi setelah 1-2 menit
menyerap pada kulit rasanya lembap dan kenyal. Gel Moisturizer ini tidak
lengket sama sekali.

Hasil Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Gel Moisturizer

Kondisi kulitku saat ini sangat kering, Scarlett Aqua Reset
& Barrier Gel Moisturizer cukup bekerja baik. Kalau dilihat before afternya
kulitku jadi lembap dan garis-garis halus tersamarkan. Please take a note hasil bisa berbeda dari beberapa kulit
masing-masing orang.

Teksturnya yang cukup ringan, mudah meleleh ketika dibaurkan
kulit. Efek kelembapannya pas banget 
meskipun digunakan sendiri (single-use) tanpa tambahan rangkaian
skincare lain. Jujur aku pertama kali cobain ini langsung mikir, moisturizer
ini paling cocok digunakan pagi/siang hari karena ringan tanpa bikin wajahku
berminyak. Karena kulitku cenderung kering, di gunakan malam hari juga oke sih,
asalkan kita menggunakan tambahan cream dan essence dari Scarlett atau
favoritmu.

Berhubung akhir-akhir ini kulitku sedikit kering. Aku paling
suka varian Hydra Boost yang melembapkan kulit dan bikin kulitku kenyal. Varian
Hydra Boost paling aman untuk semua jenis kulit karena ingredients utamanya
adalah Panthenol dan Hyaluronic Acid yang cukup efektif menenangkan dan
melembapkan kulit kering. Yang aku rasakan kulit lembap dan skin barrier
semakin kuat. Kulitku berasa naik level!

Secara keseluruhan, Tiga produk baru Scarlett Aqua Reset
& Barrier Gel Moisturizer dengan penggabungan natural dan aktif ingredients
yang tepat untuk permasalahan kulit dari kulit kusam, kulit kering/dehydration,
dan berjerawat ataupun kemerahan hasilnya lebih maksimal. So, tidak hanya kulit
semakin sehat namun skin barrier to the
next level
!

Scarlett Aqua Reset & Barrier Gel Moisturizer exclusive
banget bisa didapatkan di Scarlett Official Store. Yuk, reset
kembali kulitmu to the next level!!

 

 

See you guys on my next post!

Thanks,

 

 

 


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Product Review: Londontown Nail Polish

by Lina Clémence June 15, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


Hi framily, I’m baaaack with a beauty product review! This time around I’m sharing my thoughts on Londontown Lakur nail polish.  This was my first time learning about Londontown products, so I was excited when they sent me some products to review. 

I try my best to use clean beauty products when possible, so it was refreshing to learn that Londontown nail polish in 9-Free, which means they dont contain: Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, TPHP, Acetone, Ethyl Tosylamide, Xylene, DBP, Toulene,  and Camphor Vegan. So we’re keeping our beauty products like our circle of friends… toxin-free! These products are actually certified by PETA–yasss!

Londontown Kur Gel Genius Top Coat  & Base Coat

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The  Londontown Kur Gel Genius Base Coat only needs one layer before applying the lakur colour and is a great way to extend your manicure . The Kur Gel Genius Top Coat is activated by natural light, so no need for UV lighting and it gives a high-shine, glossy finish.  It’s also fast-drying, which is a major bonus.

Londontown Lakur Enhanced Colour in the Shade Iconic 

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The Londontwon nail polish shade, Iconic, was an instant favorite of mine. Let me tell you–this nail polish color is definitely appropriately named because it stands out in a crown and is gorgeous!  It’s a vibrant, electric blue shade that is perfect for summer.  It looks fantastic against my darker complexion and has been my go-to summer shade (which is a big deal since I usually keep it simple with white on my toes!).

Londontown Lakur Enhanced Colour in the Shade Vendetta 

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I felt like a full-fledged diva wearing the Londontown nail polish shade, Vendetta. It’ a poppy red that’s an instant summer banger when it comes to poppin’ nail colors and it will definitely be in heavy rotation for summer pedis.

Final Thoughts on Londontown 

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I’m usually an in-salon gel mani kinda girl, but I think this is a great option for those in-between times.  I did experience some chipping on my toenails after about 4 days,  not sure if it’s because of my strenuous yoga and HIIT workouts or what, but it was easy to touchup. 

You can shop all of these products here. 

Have you tried Londontown nail products? What are you favorite shades? 

Ciao Bellas, 


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Zara Gourmand Addict Eau de Toilette Review

by Lina Clémence June 15, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


Zara Gourmand Addict Eau de Toilette Review: Imagine a fragrance that feels like a warm embrace on a chilly evening, a scent that wraps you in layers of sweetness, warmth, and sophistication. Zara’s Gourmand Addict Eau de Toilette is exactly that—a perfume that celebrates the art of indulgence. With its rich, warm dessert-like aroma, this fragrance is perfect for those who love to make a statement with their scent.

Whether you’re heading to a cozy dinner date or simply want to feel luxurious on an ordinary day, Gourmand Addict promises to be your perfect companion. But does it live up to its name? In this detailed review, we’ll explore every facet of this fragrance, from its intoxicating scent profile to its performance on the skin. Let’s dive into the world of Gourmand Addict and discover what makes it so addictive.

About

According to Zara’s official website, Gourmand Addict Eau de Toilette is a fragrance that “combines the sweetness of caramel with the intensity of vanilla and the freshness of mandarin orange.” It’s described as a warm, sensual, and addictive scent that’s perfect for those who love gourmand fragrances. The perfume comes in a 90 ml bottle, making it a generous addition to your fragrance collection.

The fragrance is part of Zara’s Gourmand line, which is known for its edible-inspired scents. It’s designed to evoke feelings of comfort, indulgence, and joy, making it a popular choice for everyday wear.

How to Use

Using Gourmand Addict Eau de Toilette is simple and straightforward. Here’s how to make the most of this fragrance:

  1. Spray on Pulse Points: Apply the perfume to your wrists, neck, and behind the ears. These areas generate heat, which helps to diffuse the scent throughout the day.
  2. Layer for Intensity: If you want a more intense fragrance experience, pair it with other products from the Gourmand line, such as the body mist or lotion.
  3. Avoid Over-Application: A little goes a long way with this fragrance. Start with 1-2 sprays and add more if needed.
  4. Reapply as Needed: While the fragrance has decent staying power, you can reapply it throughout the day to keep the scent fresh.

Price

Gourmand Addict Eau de Toilette is priced at:

  • USD: $29.90 (90 ml / 3.04 fl oz)
  • Euros: Approximately €25.90 (varies by region)
  • AED: Approximately 110 AED
  • INR: Approximately ₹2,500

The price may vary depending on promotions, discounts, or regional availability. Zara often offers discounts, so keep an eye out for deals!

My Experience

Packaging and First Impressions

The Gourmand Addict Eau de Toilette comes in a sleek, minimalist bottle with a golden cap and a transparent glass body. The design is elegant yet understated, reflecting Zara’s signature style. The bottle feels sturdy and luxurious, and the spray nozzle dispenses the fragrance evenly. While the packaging is simple, it’s functional and travel-friendly, making it easy to carry in your bag.

Fragrance: A Sweet Symphony

The moment I sprayed Gourmand Addict, I was greeted with a burst of sweetness that felt like stepping into a patisserie. The fragrance is warm, inviting, and utterly indulgent. It’s the kind of scent that makes you feel instantly happy and comforted.

What Does Zara Gourmand Addict Smell Like?

Gourmand Addict is a quintessential gourmand fragrance, designed to evoke the aroma of delicious desserts. Here’s a breakdown of its scent profile:

  • Top Notes: The fragrance opens with the zesty freshness of mandarin orange, which adds a bright, citrusy touch to the sweetness.
  • Middle Notes: As the scent settles, the heart reveals the rich, creamy aroma of caramel. This is where the fragrance truly shines, offering a decadent, dessert-like experience.
  • Base Notes: The dry-down is warm and sensual, with the smooth, comforting scent of vanilla and a hint of musk in a powdery background.

The sillage (the trail the fragrance leaves) is moderate, making it noticeable without being overpowering. It’s perfect for close encounters and intimate settings. The lasting power is decent, with the scent lingering for about 4-6 hours on my skin. However, on clothes, it lasts much longer, sometimes even until the next day.

Texture and Application

The fragrance is light and airy, making it easy to apply and layer. It doesn’t feel heavy or cloying, which is a common issue with gourmand fragrances. The spray nozzle works smoothly, delivering just the right amount of product with each use.

Performance on Skin

On my skin, Gourmand Addict develops beautifully, with each layer of the scent unfolding gradually. The citrusy top notes give way to the creamy caramel, which then blends seamlessly into the warm vanilla base. The fragrance feels cozy and comforting, making it perfect for colder months or evening wear.

Results and Longevity

While the scent is delightful, its longevity could be better. On my skin, it lasts for about 4-6 hours, which is decent but not exceptional. However, on clothes, it performs much better, lasting well into the next day.

Ingredients Breakdown

While Zara doesn’t disclose the full list of ingredients, the key notes—mandarin orange, caramel, and vanilla—are clearly highlighted. These ingredients are carefully balanced to create a fragrance that’s sweet but not overwhelming, warm but not heavy.

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Pros

Based on reviews from Zara’s website, Fragrantica, Amazon, and other platforms, here are the standout pros of Gourmand Addict Eau de Toilette:

  1. Affordable Luxury: High-quality fragrance at an affordable price.
  2. Delicious Scent: Perfect for gourmand lovers, with its sweet, dessert-like aroma.
  3. Versatile: Suitable for both casual and formal occasions.
  4. Elegant Packaging: Simple yet sophisticated design.
  5. Moderate Sillage: Noticeable without being overpowering.
  6. Long-Lasting on Clothes: Stays fresh on fabrics for hours.

Cons

While the fragrance has many positives, there are a few downsides to consider:

  1. Average Longevity on Skin: Lasts only 4-6 hours on the skin.
  2. Not for Everyone: The sweetness may be too much for those who prefer fresh or floral scents.
  3. Limited Availability: Often out of stock due to high demand.

Advises

Here are some tips to make the most of Gourmand Addict Eau de Toilette:

  1. Layer with Matching Products: Use the body mist or lotion from the Gourmand line to enhance the fragrance’s longevity.
  2. Apply to Clothes: Spraying it on your clothes can help the scent last longer.
  3. Use in Moderation: A little goes a long way, so avoid over-spraying.
  4. Store Properly: Keep the bottle in a cool, dry place to preserve the fragrance.

Rating

After considering all aspects, I would give Gourmand Addict Eau de Toilette a 4 out of 5 stars. While the scent is delightful and the price is reasonable, the average longevity on the skin prevents it from being a perfect score.

Final Thoughts

Zara’s Gourmand Addict Eau de Toilette is a rich, sweet, indulgent fragrance that’s perfect for those who love gourmand scents. Its warm, dessert-like aroma is comforting and luxurious, making it a great choice for everyday wear or special occasions. While it may not last as long as some high-end perfumes, its affordability and delicious scent make it a worthy addition to your collection. So, if you’re looking for a fragrance that feels like a warm hug, Gourmand Addict might just be your new obsession.


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Glossier Lip Glaze Review & Swatches

by Lina Clémence June 14, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


*Links marked with asterisks are affiliate links, these help Ree with running costs of the blog

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Glossier Lip Glaze Review & Swatches

Glossier have a brand new lip oil and I have all the shades here to show you. Check out my review and swatches of Glossier Lip Glaze.

What is Glossier Lip Glaze?

What is Glossier Lip Glaze?
What is Glossier Lip Glaze?

Glossier are dubbing this a next-generation lip oil

  • Refreshing, cooling formula
  • Delivers a sheer glaze of shiny colour
  • Lightweight and non-sticky texture
  • Promises 12 hours of hydration
  • Wear alone or layered with other lip products
  • Available in 6 sheer shades

Key Ingredients

Melting Oil Base – formulated with a rich blend of nine botanical oils, it delivers a deliciously smooth and soft texture

Apricot + Raspberry Seed Oils – nourishing oil blend that leaves lips looking smooth and plump with hydration

Liquid Shea Butter – creates a smooth, lightweight-yet-highly-conditioning feel for softer and cared-for lips.

Chilled Glaze – menthol-derived cooling agent that leaves a comfortable, minty-fresh feel on lips

Glossier Lip Glaze Shades & Swatches

There are six shades in the collection:

The Glossier Lip Glaze Shade Range
The Glossier Lip Glaze Shade Range
  • Icy – clear blue
  • Frosty – clear lilac
  • Chilly – cool baby pink
  • Tangy – coral pink
  • Creamy – warm rose
  • Melty – rich red brown
The Glossier Lip Glaze Shade Range
The Glossier Lip Glaze Shade Range

Here are the swatches of Icy, Frosty, Chilly, Tangy, Creamy and Melty:

The Glossier Lip Glaze Shade Swatches
The Glossier Lip Glaze Shade Swatches

My Review

My Review of The Glossier Lip Glaze
My Review of The Glossier Lip Glaze

Texture & Formula: Creamy with a Fresh Mint Kick

The first thing you notice when applying Glossier Lip Glaze is the texture. It’s creamy yet lightweight, giving lips that smooth, balmy cushion without any of the tackiness that can ruin a good gloss.

There’s a definite minty tingle, which feels cooling and fresh but never overwhelming. It’s that perfect middle ground between invigorating and comfortable. If you’re sensitive to mint, don’t worry, it’s not a stinger, just a subtle cooling effect. If you hate mint, it’s worth noting that the minty feeling is quite long lasting, so these may not be for you.

Shades & Sheerness: Easy to Wear Everyday Tints

Each shade in the Lip Glaze range is incredibly sheer, which makes them super flattering and versatile. These aren’t bold pigment-heavy glosses. They’re sheer washes that enhance your natural lip tone and layer over liner or lipstick if you want more punch.

Featured Shade: “Icy”: A Nostalgic Favourite

Icy is the pale blue-toned clear gloss that has my heart. It immediately reminded me of the first-ever gloss I bought from Benefit years ago. It was a translucent gloss that promised to make your teeth look whiter. That one’s been long discontinued, but “Icy” brings back all that glossy nostalgia in a modern, hydrating formula.

Though it looks blue in the tube, it applies mostly clear, adding a subtle cool tone. A great throwback moment for me!

Finish & Wear: Glossy, Plumping Look Without Stickiness

The finish is plump, juicy, and glassy. There’s no shimmer just a jelly-like shine that wears well for a gloss. It does fades after eating or drinking but reapplication is quick and easy, and actually feels good because it boosts hydration each time you swipe it on.

Hydration & Comfort: Like Skincare for Lips

If your lips are often dry but you hate sticky formulas, Glossier Lip Glaze is a win. It feels moisturising without slipping off, and while it doesn’t replace your lip balm entirely, it definitely adds a hydrating layer throughout the day.

I’d say it feels more like a gloss than a lip oil, but still manages to keep the lips feeling soft.

Who Should Try It?

Glossier Lip Glaze is perfect for anyone who wants a subtle, wearable gloss with a bit of extra care built in. It’s not for those looking for bold pigment, but if you love a “your lips but better” vibe with a fresh twist, this is it.

If you are looking for something more on the budget end, that also leaves a stain on the lips, check out NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Review and Swatches.

Where to buy it

Glossier Lip Glaze is £22 for 8ml and it’s available now via the links below:


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Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring review: Timeless elegance

by Lina Clémence June 12, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


Last Updated on May 26, 2025 by Eve Dawes

Is Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring worth it? A deep dive into Van Cleef & Arpels iconic design

The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring and Magic Alhambra between the finger ring like all of the Alhambra collection are more than just a piece of jewelry, they’re a timeless symbol of elegance and good luck. The Alhambra collection was first Introduced back in 1968 and the quatrefoil design draws inspiration from the four-leaf clover to embody luck and harmony. Good luck is a common theme throughout Van Cleef’s designs from their Lucky Spring to their Lucky Animal collection. The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring is crafted with meticulous attention to detail as you’d expect from this luxury jewelry brand. As soon as you put on their rings, you can’t fail to notice the brand’s exceptional craftsmanship and quality. Whether adorned with mother-of-pearl, onyx, or diamonds, the Alhambra ring’s versatile design makes it suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions but is it worth the price?

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Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra ring made of 18K yellow gold, Onyx and a single 0.05 carat diamond.

Celebrity fans

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra collection is the brand’s most popular collection. Its enduring appeal and iconic status in the world of fine jewelry has made it super popular with influencers and celebrities. You see everyone wearing the bracelets, earrings and necklaces but very few wearing the ring and that’s what appeals to me. I don’t want to wear the same as everyone else.

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace diamond onyx

The only celebrities I found wearing them was Julia Roberts wearing the Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring and Jess Weixler wearing the Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra ring.

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra ring
Rent it from Join Switch and use code DawesEve22J for $50 credit.

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring review

I rented this vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring in 18 karat gold and Onyx for a wedding. As well as to add to my Van Cleef & Arpel Alhambra jewelry review. The pretty and minimalist design is inspired by the clover leaf, to be an icon of luck.

Van Cleef & Arpels ring review | A close look

It’s made of 18K yellow gold and was more solid and weighty than I was expecting. It features the classic border of golden beads that’s on all of the Vintage Alhambra collection pieces. As well as a tiny single diamond (diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS) and I mean 0.05 carat tiny! If you’re considering buying something from the Alhambra collection this is definitely worth looking at. It’s also less overdone than the bracelets for example.

It comes in lots more colors than just black but black onyx or diamonds are such versatile classics you can wear with pretty much anything. The only downside is how hard it is to keep clean as you can see from the photo.

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra between the finger ring

I love this ring as it’s such a statement piece. I think it’s worth paying a bit more for than the regular Alhambra ring to have something more unique. For something truly special, the Butterfly Between the Finger Ring or Magic Alhambra Between the FingerRring that’s rhodium plated 18K white gold with 58 round diamonds totaling 1.59 carats wins hands down for me.

Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra® jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance. Inspired by the clover leaf, their asymmetric designs feature different associations of materials. Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef Arpels diamond Two Butterfly Between the Finger Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Between the Finger Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring prices

The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring price ranges from $3750 + tax for the black onyx up to $13,300 for the diamond Alhambra ring new in store. I rented it from Join Switch (use code DawesEve22J for $50 credit) who lists it’s retail value is $4600. I’m not sure where they get their prices from. As they’re normally selling a used piece to you at a ‘member price’ that’s more expensive than buying it in a store brand new. I love the site for renting but for buying, definitely always price check first!

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring diamond

The Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra between the finger ring costs from $7300-$20,600.

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Van Cleef Arpels Two Butterfly Between the Finger Ring diamond

Van Cleef Alhambra ring sizes

Both ring styles come in sizes 42-62. If in doubt size up not down. As you can always use a ring sizer like I do, especially on cold days when your fingers shrink. Whereas if it’s too small it could end up way too tight on hot days or when flying.

van cleef vintage alhambra ring onyx gold

Is it worth it?

The Van Cleef Alhambra collection is iconic and instantly recognizable, even if it has come under fire recently on TikTok. If you can afford it, it’s what I’d consider a timeless and worthy investment for those looking for a blend of tradition and sophistication.

I like it but don’t know if I’d splurge on it. You’re paying for the brand more than anything else. For now, I’m going to keep renting versus buying to see how much use I get out of it before committing to it. Although Van Cleef, if you’re looking for a new ambassador, I’m here for it!

authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra ring onyx diamond

Shop Van Cleef rings

I can’t link to the Van Cleef & Arpels website in the carousel but I’ve linked to lots of preloved AKA second hand options, some of which are in giftable condition. One way to authenticate is to check inside the band for the VCA stamp.

Besides the Alhambra rings, I’ve also linked the Lotus, Frivole and Two Butterfly Between the Finger Ring in case you prefer those. You could also try renting first, use code DawesEve22J for $50 site credit. It’s a great way to get an idea of sizing, how it looks on, and to see how much you’d wear it.

Van Cleef Arpels Two Butterfly Between the Finger Ring diamonds white gold

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Review: Laneige HydroGel and Hydro Essence*

by Lina Clémence June 12, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


During the hotter months, I like to change up my skincare by going for lighter-weight products that are gel-like in consistency and cooling. Introducing the Water Bank Hydro Essence ($51 cad /70mL) that you use in conjunction with the hydro gel (below). This is targeted for those with dryness, dullness, oiliness and uneven texture. It is a very lightweight serum that quickly absorbs into the skin and helps boost hydration and prevent water loss. It contains their Green Mineral Water which is extracted from kale, watercress and beet which brings a refreshing texture and instantly absorbs into the skin. It also does not contain parabens and phthalates. 
  Next, we have the Water Bank Hydro Gel ($50 cad /50mL cad) a cooling, non-oily gel moisturizer that is packed with antioxidants and hyaluronic acid that helps to hydrate the skin and bring moisture back to it without leaving a heavy layer or feeling on the skin after. This is good for people with oily, combo or normal skin and helps to combat dullness and unevenness. It is also created without parabens and phthalates and contains the amazing Green Mineral Water as in the essence above.

A very important thing to note is that it is essential to keep the skin hydrated even when your skin is oily and sweating in the summer months. Do not make the same mistake as I did in my younger years by thinking that because my skin is so oily that I could refrain from applying moisturizer as it would regulate my oil control. That is a big no-no. In fact it does the opposite, stripping and depriving your skin of its required hydration and moisture would actually cause the skin to create even more oils to help regulate moisture and create that protection which is the opposite of what anyone really wants. 

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I have been a user of Laneige skincare items for years and continue to include them in my skincare routine! These are must-trys 🙂 

Until next time, XO – M.

*products were sent for my consideration, all opinions are my own.


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