It's time for another beauty box, and this month I only bought one box that I'm most curious about which is the new Platinum Box from the Beauty Treats Box.

Last month Beauty Treats were busily announcing their newest service which is the Platinum box which is a little bit different than their original boxes which called Gold Boxes. So the original ones are called Gold Box, and the new (supposedly more exclusive) ones are called Platinum Box.

The price is different between these two boxes. The Gold boxes are priced at IDR 95.000 which is the cheapest beauty box subscription in Indonesia right now, and it will be filled with lovely affordable Local and International brands. While the Platinum boxes are priced at IDR 135.000 and would be filled with local and International higher-end brands.

So I decided to try the Platinum Box this month to know the difference and if it's really worth it or not. It arrived in their usual brown card box packaging with another box tucked inside. The box inside is the real Beauty Treats box and this time the box is just a simple white box with a pink BT logo in the middle of it. I prefer last month's gold edition box with pink and black design ;p Let's take a look at it...

This is what the box looked like, and let's see what's on the inside now, shall we?

I can already see that this box doesn't have that much items in it, and when I open the tissue wrap I saw a couple of items which I generally think did not fulfilled my expectations, especially when the Beauty Treats team have been promoting their platinum box in a big way last month.

Maybe it was me who expect more or have high expectation but in general I did get a little bit disappointed with this first edition Platinum box. I mean, these items are generally no different than the usual regular boxes. I also found tiny sachet samples which I hate because tiny sachet samples like these are supposedly usually free from companies and should be counted as extras.

I don't mind sample sachets if it's in a medium size sachets and if it comes with many of them which makes it possible for us to try out and see the results after using it a couple of times. But what can you get from just one tiny sample? 

And I don't mind sachets of body care products such as shower gels, body lotions, shampoos etc because you can use them for just one time to see if you like it or not, but when it comes to skincare you need a good amount of the product to really see if they works for you, right? If you get one tiny sachet of a skincare product you won't get any benefit out of it. That's just my personal opinion about sachets though ;p So anyway, let's just move on to what's inside this first edition platinum box now, shall we?

Masami Shouko Travel Mirror Powder Case

Menard Fairlucent Series Whiter Essence

Make Up For Ever High Definition Powder

Astalift Anti-Ageing Range (sachet samples)

Dr.Jart+ Ctrl-A Series (sachet samples)

Menard Blotting Paper

Astalift IDR 100.000 Gift Voucher

The full size items in this box are the Masami Shouko travel mirror powder case which costs IDR 98.900 and the Menard Blotting Paper which costs IDR 49.500 so those alone are already worth IDR 148.400, which is more than what I paid for this box.

There are only 6 small items in this box compared to last month's regular box that comes with 9 items total. And the tiny sachets are supposedly free from companies so in my mind they don't have any price and should be count as extras. 

Although I really appreciate the Make Up For Ever HD Powder they gave us but I already have this one so I'm not really most excited about it. I am most excited with the Menard Blotting Paper because it smells heavenly and it looks pretty exclusive. I'm also not sure about the Masami Shouko travel powder case because I think it is still big for travelling and would take some space in the bag, but I think I could keep it anyway just incase I need it.

I can't really use the super tiny skincare sachets because i think it's quite useless to try them out in just a single use. I would appreciate it more if they send out 3-4 sachets of the same product instead of different single sachets. A few sample sachets of the same skincare product would be enough for several use so that we can really try out the product. But again, these are just my opinion.

Masami Shouko Travel Mirror Powder Case

A 30gr round black case with mirror inside for storing pressed or loose powder. A must for travel.

Menard Blotting Paper

Soft and smooth papers for absorbing extra sebum on the skin surface without disturbing the makeup. Easy to handle. New sheet pops out automatically.

Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Powder

An extremely fine powder in one universal shade to make the skin absolutely radiant. It sets the foundation and mattify the skin without changing its natural contours.

Menard Fairlucent Whiter Essence

Menard Fairlucent series uses stable vitamin C Derivative to restrain the production of melanin and prevent stains and freckles caused by UV rays.

Astalift Anti-Ageing Range

(Night Cream, Jelly Aquarista, Essence Destiny)

Contains Astaxanthin which has the ability to give more effective anti-oxidant. Great for anti-ageing and for a brighter and more photogenic skin.

DR. Jart+ Ctrl-A Series

(Liquid Foam, Speedy Clear Serum, Beauty Balm)

Ctrl-A series is an acne-treating skin treatment from Dr. Jart+ which can fight acne-causing bacteria and improve skin's immunity system to combat acne.

In addition of the discount voucher from Astalift below, I also found other discount vouchers inside the catalog. The vouchers are from Kay Collection, Dr. Jart+, and from Zalora (which we always get every month).

A Discount voucher from Astalift.

Overall, I can't say that I was disappointed with this box because I did like the Menard blotting paper and I also like the small Make Up For Ever HD Powder which would be great for back up and for travelling. But other than those two I think this first edition box is not as hyped as the promotion was. Again, I may be setting my expectations too high but I just thought that they could done a lot better than this. I mean, this is their first platinum box anyway so they supposed to "wow" everyone, right?

But I still love what I got from last month's beauty treats box so I am still liking their service and would still recommend their beauty boxes to you who loves receiving beauty products in a surprising way every month ;p

You can click below to go to their website and see what Beauty Treats is all about :D

Beauty Treats Indonesia

Toodles,

UPDATED: I am now officially one of the KBJ Stars for Kawaii Beauty Japan! Arigatou Gozhaimashittaa..! ^___^
Please read below to learn more about Kawaii Beauty Japan and the KBJ Stars...

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Hi girls, 

Is there any of you who likes anything Japanese? 

Maybe you like to do makeup like Gyaru girls? Or maybe you idolize Japanese celebrities with those flawless skin and you've been wondering about their skincare regimen? 

I don't know if you've heard about it but I'd like to introduce you to Kawaii Beauty Japan where you can learn how to show your true beauty with secrets of Japanese women.. 

Kawaii Beauty Japan is a one-stop media where you can learn all about Japanese beauty. If you're interested in the Japanese beauty world then you might want to take a peek on Kawaii Beauty Japan (KBJ). 

You know how pretty is the skin of Japanese women, right? They have flawless fair skin, almost luminous if I may say so. Now you can learn their secrets by tuning in to KBJ ;)

Kawaii Beauty Japan was established by a Japanese beauty media company named "Rich Media" and has been working with over 700 Japanese cosmetic companies in Japan. They are now branching here in Indonesia to provide information for us on Japanese beauty. They have their own Facebook page, a blog, and you can also reach them through their twitter (check the end of this post for details).

I actually learned about KBJ around a few weeks ago but I couldn't share it sooner with you guys because I was sick. But anyway, to make things short, Kawaii Beauty Japan actually has three main concepts which are: The "SKIN", the "HEART", and the "BODY".

You can read and learn more about it from one of their many shared articles and contents that you can read on their blogs and facebook page.

Here's how I summed it up:

On the"SKIN" part, KBJ would like to introduce a variety of skin care tips as well as Japanese products that they truly recommend.

On the "HEART" part, KBJ believes that beauty is not only from appearance but from the heart / inside too, so they want to share info about the beauty culture, the scenery and also the beauty of Japan itself that could enrich the "inside" part of ourselves.

And on the "BODY" part, KBJ thinks that one of the fundamental thing of beauty is to maintain a healthy diet. That's why Japanese diet is considered the most healthful diet, and KBJ is happy to provide healthy tips ala Japanese style ^0^

So if you're ready to learn more about Japanese beauty world, or if you're curious about Kawaii Beauty Japan, or if you want to have a chance on joining as one of their KBJ Star which is an official KBJ member representing as Japanese Beauty Member in Indonesia, then you should check out their Facebook page. I list all their social media links below so you can have a look at them ;)

I'm sorry I've been MIA for the last few days, I was feeling unwell so I need to take some needed rest. Upon my returns into the blogging world I found a few surprising news which kinda surprised me a little bit, but I need to keep my focus and stay on track despite of all the changes surround me.

Anyway, this is gonna be a short post because I am still recovering and I'm not on my most fit condition yet. This post is already on my draft for several days now so I'm just gonna publish it today.

I haven't done a fashion post in a while and I kinda missed it, so I thought today I'm gonna post this "One Week of Outfits" instead ;p

These are recent outfits that I wore daily for various activities, and I hope this would give at least some kind of inspirations for any of you. I used too be shy with colors and my wardrobe used to be all those basic colors like black, grey, browns. But now I found that I have more colors in my wardrobe and I actually love playing with colors.

If you're not into fashion you can just skip this post ;p Just a little bit FYI, fashion and beauty are both my passion, and I love talking about them and making posts about them. I also missed making fashion posts like this, so I hope you don't mind ;p

I wore this to a family wedding event and it was a ceremony at the mosque so I had to dress politely of course ;)

Tunic: N.Y.L.A

Pants: ITC Ambassador

Heels: Noche

Earrings: hand-me-down from Mom

Clutch: via Matahari

I went out with my hubby, we watched movies at the cinema and then had dinner at the mall afterwards:

Black Top (inner): Mango

Cardigan: c/o OASAP [reviewed]

Skirted Leggings: Ebay

Flats: Payless

Bag: Ciciero

Earrings: Strawberry (gifted)

Necklace: c/o Ampersand Designs [reviewed]

Look 3. 

Just a daily everyday wear for running errands outside the home. I don't know why sometimes I always tend to over-accessorize even though I'm not going anywhere fancy ;p

Floral outer: Luka (gifted)

Basic Top inner: via Carrefour (very cheap!)

Pants: Motifashion on Facebook

Sandals: Defrand at Poins

Cherry Earrings: Strawberry Anarchy [reviewed] 

Bag: Ettiene Aigner (hand-me-down from MIL)

Bangle: Stroberi (it's actually a hairtie)

Ring: Poins

I wore this for a meeting at a beauty brand office for a collaboration project. I stopped by for a quick bite at a little cafe in Kemang area before going home:

Top: c/o Mode-5 [reviewed]

Pants: Zara

Bracelet: Ebay

Ring set: Gifted from my sister in law

Look 5. 

I went to my future pad to check on things and meet with the head-builder. Then right afterwards I went to dinner with my hubs:

 Dress: via a Facebook store which I sadly forgot the name :(

Collar Necklace: c/o OASAP [reviewed]

Bag: found in a garage sale

 Wedges: Payless

Bracelet: De Moda

Just another daily everyday wear again. A casual look for a casual activity. I went monthly grocery shopping and headed for some coffee at the coffeeshop:

 Dress: my old online store (yes, I used to have online fashion store ;p)

Bag: Vintage (hand-me-down from Mom)

Lace Vest: Guess

Sandals: Studio Nine

Necklace: De Moda

Bracelet: Part of a Chicnova set

Sometime having photos to look back on is the best part of any party or event. The photos that remain afterward are one of the main things that people can enjoy. As the great Susan Sontag wrote, “All photographs are memento mori. To take a photograph is to participate in another person’s (or thing’s) mortality, vulnerability, mutability. Precisely by slicing out this moment and freezing it, all photographs testify to time’s relentless melt.” 

Without wanting to get too saccharine about it, the enjoyable times in life are what turn out to be most important, and photographs are how we celebrate those.

If you watch a lot of beauty videos on Youtube like I do, then you must be familiar with the product above which is the Bioderma Sensibio H20. It's that clear bottle with a red cap and a watery solution inside which is so popular amongst the beauty gurus on youtube. They used it for cleaning up makeup and I learned that most of them swore by the efficiency of this french product.

A french product?

Yes, Bioderma is a french brand and it's among the most frequently prescribed laboratories by French dermatologists. They are now available in more than 70 countries and is growing very fast at international level. One of their most popular product is the Sensibio H20 above.

Back to the youtube thing, ever since I saw the hype for Bioderma Sensibio H20 I remember I wanted to try it because it seems so easy and very practical to use. You know I love super practical things, right? So imagine how ecstatic I was when I got contacted by Bioderma who wants to spread the news about their official launching here in Indonesia!

Yep, you got that right. Bioderma is finally will be launching here in Indonesia so that we can get their products easily now. I'm super excited!

Okay, so Bioderma has many ranges of products which would be suitable for different skin types. This is my first time trying on any Bioderma products and I'm so happy that I finally got to try the most-hyped Bioderma Sensibio H20.

The Sensibio range is actually meant for sensitive skin. It offers combination of active ingredients in a range of textures which are adapted to the skin's biology. Well I have combination oily skin and I have no problem at all using this product. 

The Sensibio H20 is one of Bioderma innovative products which called a micellar water. The micellar water is the first oil-free, soap-free cleansing system that formulated with pure and natural active ingredients for the skin. According to their website, this formula provides healthy cleansing whilst respecting the skin's natural biological balance.

This is my first time trying micellar water to clean my makeup all at once, and I was amazed by the ability of the micellar water that able to pick up all those heavy makeup layers including thick foundation and waterproof makeup. WOW!

I think I might never use a cleansing milk + toner again after being introduced to Sensibio H20, LOL. It is super practical because all you have to do is just pour the clear watery formula into a cotton pad and swipe it all over your face to pick up the makeup. Do this repeatedly until you lift off all your makeup, or until the cotton pad is clean which means there's no makeup left on your face :)

The formula (as you can see from the clear bottle) is just like plain water. It's watery, it's clear, and it looks and feels just like water.

I found the formula amazing and it really does lift off all my makeup even the most stubborn ones. I also took a test so you can all see how powerful this micellar water is in picking up dirt and makeup. You can see the photos below for reference.

PS: I used my most thick foundation, a waterproof eyeliner in the blackest color, and a matte lipstick which sometimes are hard to be fully removed:

All those makeup:

I put on some Sensibio into cotton pads and swipe it all off:

 Sensibio lifted off all those makeup in just a few minutes. I have to scrub the eyeliner a little bit but in the end they're all really gone and my skin is clean again:

Overall, I love Bioderma Sensibio H20 and it does it's job wonderfully. All those hypes are proven, and now I know why all those beauty gurus recommend it for cleaning up makeup. I now use this everyday to clean up my makeup before sleep especially on those lazy days where I'm too lazy to go to the bathroom to wash my face ;p 

Aside from the obvious reasons above, I also love the fact that all of Bioderma products contain 100% pure biological active ingredients which are natural for the skin.

Bioderma believes that temporary relief alone is insufficient in treating most skin problems, so in close partnership with dermatologists Bioderma commits to develop products that respond to the needs and demands of their patients, treating every kind of skin, even the most sensitive ones.

Bioderma will launch their products soon here in Indonesia (Jakarta first) and will be available in department stores. The price range is around IDR 150,000 for the medium size (250ml) bottle if I'm not mistaken, but they will have a couple of sizes to choose from. 

Bioderma will also launch several of their products range here. Some of them includes: the Sebium for combination and oily skin, the Photoderm for sun protection, Atoderm for dry skin, White Objective for lightening, etc.

So do anticipate their arrival girls... I myself can't wait to stock up and also try their other range especially the Sebium and the White Objective ones.

Meanwhile you can check out their facebook page here to learn more details and keep updated: https://www.facebook.com/BiodermaIndonesia

Now tell me, are you as excited as me for their launch here? ;p

If you didn't know, there's a Jakarta Great Sale going on right now, and I believe it would lasts until around the end of July. It's an annual big sale in which most of the stores and counters and malls in Jakarta are all having a huge sale. This is when I would mostly shopped especially for designer or branded items because they would be on sale, but nooo.....this time I'm just gonna stay at home and bite my nails because I couldn't really shop for anything at this time since I'm on a tight shopping ban due to our renovation and moving out preparation.

So this post is not about what I bought during this Jakarta Great Sale, but instead this was an older purchase which I bought around 2 months ago at Kemang Village, the new mall not far from where I live. 

When I was there for a meeting and meet up with hubby afterward, I saw there's a little busy crowd inside a little store at the first floor. It was a jewelry store and it was on sale with pieces started from IDR 25.000 or something like that. 

So I joined the crowd to see what's in store because I never went into that store before, nor do I know about the brand which is called I AM. 

When I'm inside the store I found that there are actually a lot of cute items and pretty jewelries there. I fell in love with some of their pieces but mostly they were not on sale. But I did find some good stuffs from the sale section too! 

And here's what I bought that day:

 from left to right:

Beaded headband

Cocktail Ring 

Hairpins Set

I didn't know that rings also have clothing sizes, LOL. I know that rings have different sizes of course, but I didn't know that they have clothing sizes such as size S for small, M for Medium, and L for Large. I think this makes it easier to pick your rings at the store according to your finger size because sometimes you're not able to try on these rings in the store, right? 

So most of the size S rings that were on sale were gone, at first I thought I could fit my finger inside this size M ring because I really like the design of the ring and I don't have a green ring yet. So I bought it anyway but when I tried it at home it was a little loose even on my fattest finger. So I gave this ring to my mom instead.

Aside from the pretty ring, I also got a beaded headband which I think would look pretty to wear on special occasions such as wedding parties because most of the time I'm confused on what should I do with my hair when attending a wedding invitation. For the same reason I also bought this set of delicate hair pins to pin my bangs on those special events ;)

These were all on sale from 35% to 50% off, and the price range were around IDR 20.000 to IDR 30.000 ($2-3) if I'm not mistaken. It was an offer I couldn't missed because the quality of the pieces were amazing and to be able to snatched them in lower price was a super great bargain. So I recommend checking out the I Am store at first floor of the Kemang Village Mall. Other than jewelries they also have accessories such as bags, scarfs, etc.

So what did you purchased lately? Have you been to this store before?

I am planning another hauls & freebies post and it's gonna be a collective hauls from the last 2 - 3 months (;p) >> So if you like, you can subscribe to my blog and or my twitter or instagram to keep updated on this blog [all subscription links are on the right sidebar].

So those are what the products looks like from the front. The shipping took about 2-3 weeks which is normal for international packages. I love the simple packaging of the products with a citrus and tangerine graphic on the cap which makes it very interesting to look at.

 

Okay now let's talk about them one by one...

 

The Lemon Uplift Control Moisturizer is a daily moisturizer for those with oily skin, acne, problematic or combination skin. On the website it claims that it will not make your skin oily, but instead keep it moisturized after washing your face. This moisturizer is moisturizing, clears acne and prevent future breakouts. The natural acne fighting ingredients minimize pores and oil production, and the lemon uplift scent will also lift up your spirits into clear skin.

Well, after using this for several weeks I could say that this would be very suitable for those with oily to super oily skin. It does feels good for my combination skin but when my skin is dry (after shower, for instance) it would sometimes feel less moisturizing, but in terms of keeping the oil and shine at bay, then this is one of the best.

 

The texture of this moisturizer is not like your typical moisturizer or lotion. It is like a springy type of lotion, and it's white in color. It has a medium light-weight formula and for my combination skin I prefer to use it in small portion. For those with super oily skin might use more because this would absorbed rather quickly and would not leave any residue at all which is always a great thing.

I love using this on a hot day and because this absorbed rather quickly and did not leave any residue at all so my makeup would glide on smoothly on top of this and from my experience the makeup stays a little bit longer too.

I also noticed that I have less breakout now, and my acne scars were also lightened a little bit. The scent is also refreshing, just like a natural fresh citrus scent in a citrus garden. I usually would not like artificial citrusy scent because I would get queasy in the stomach, but this citrus scent is so natural it smells refreshing and did not smell artificial so I could actually smell it without getting queasy ;p

Below is a photo to show you the texture on my skin and how it really was fully absorbed by the skin, leaving no greasiness or any residue at all:

 

I hope you can see from the last image that the skin surface is totally dry after using this moisturizer, and this allows my makeup to go on smoothly.

On the other hand, the Tangerine Tingle is my most favorite among these two products. The PR rep who suggested this for me swears that I'm gonna love it, and I did! This is a two-in-one face scrub / mask, so you can use this as a face wash or scrub, but you can also use this as a face mask. You know how I love practical two-in-one things ;p

The website said that the longer you leave this product on, the more it tingles! And the tingling action is from the ingredients in the scrub doing two things: (1) removing dead skin cells, and (2) stimulating production in new, fresh skin cells. This product contains gentle exfoliating ingredients which remove oil, dirt, and impurities. It also contains glycolic acid which exfoliates dead skin cells and keeps pores from clogging. Last but not least, the lemon oil helps to improve and brighten the complexion.

My first impression after using this product for the first time was how I love the refreshing scent and the feel of the soft scrub against my skin when I used this as a face scrub. I really love the texture of it and the fact that it is exfoliating my skin gently while making my face feels so fresh.

 

The texture itself is like a gooey thick and soft formula with a very refreshing tangerine scent. The beautiful color of orange also a feast for the eyes. It's bright, it's freshly scented, and the texture feels great on the skin; it really feels like you're applying a formula freshly made out of the fruits itself.

 

To use this as a face wash or scrub, you just simply wet your face, apply the formula and scrub it a little bit in circular motion all around your face and then wash it with water. And to use this as a mask, you just simply scrub it for a little while and then let it sit on your face for 2-4 minutes before you wash it all out.

This is good for exfoliating the skin and it helps in bringing out brighter complexion too. It may cause redness which is normal and would go away within minutes. I personally didn't experienced any redness when using it, but I do felt some tingles on my skin which is also perfectly normal according to the website.


After using this Tangerine Tingle, my skin would feel so clean and refreshed with a brighter complexion. I also saw improvements on my skin after several frequent uses, and whenever I feel that my skin needed a boost I would use this as a facial mask :)


Overall, I do recommend Citrus Clear products especially for those with oily to super oily skin, or those with acne problems. I also love the Tangerine Tingle so much and would like to highly recommend that too. It is now one of my current favorite products in my bathroom because I can use it as a face wash / scrub or as a face mask. The two-in-one function also makes it one of my must-have for traveling because I don't have to bring a separate face wash + face scrub + face mask, all I have to do is just bring the Tangerine Tingle and I would have all three of those in one simple product!

Another thing that I love from Citrus Clear is the fact that they do not use any toxic ingredients in their skin care products, and all of their packaging is made from recyclable material. Definitely a company worth to mention.


Good News!
Citrus Clear are now currently having a sale on some of their products:
The Sensitive Moisturizer is 25% off!
The Sensitive Skin Facial is 20% off!


Tell me, do you have a combination or oily skin? And have you tried any citrus-based products? What do you think of it?

Toodles & Cheers,