Stevie Wong: December 2016

[Review]: Hanskin - BIO Origin Royal Ampoule B.B EX SPF 44 PA+++

BB Cream Saturday, December 31, 2016

Finding the right base makeup is always the key to a flawless makeup look. Especially when it comes to natural makeup look, base makeup is the most important key as you need it to cover up your imperfections yet still looking natural and not cakey. Because I love to keep my makeup simple and natural so finding a good base makeup is always on my top priority and this BB cream does a pretty good job

So after receiving this product last week I gave this new BB Cream product from Hanskin a try, it's not your normal BB cream as this product claims to nourish the skin too! It's called the from Hanskin - Bio Origin Royal Ampoule BB Cream and because of its ampoule ingredients it nourishes and moisturized my skin making it feels so smooth and dewy after application. I fell in love with its packaging, who doesn't love rose gold right?

The way I like to use it is to shake the bottle first so that the ampoule and BB cream can blend in perfect before pumping them out of the bottle. Then pump a little amount and dot it on my face, a little amount is enough for my whole face but if you need more coverage in certain areas it's always buildable that's why I like to start with a light hand. A little goes a long way! It gives you that natural Korean dewy makeup look without looking greasy ( don't confuse dewy look and oily/greasy face). The texture of this BB cream is also very light, it's very watery hence it glides in so easily into the skin!

You can find the expire date at the bottom of the box and once you've opened the product it'll be effective for 12 months.

The application of this product is also very easy but if you ask me what I don't like from this product, I think I don't have any complain for the formula and product except that this BB cream do have a slight scent to it, which is something I'm not fond off. However it's not that strong or unpleasant scent, it smells kind of like floral sweet scent. It's nice but I tend to avoid products with scent due to my sensitive skin condition but I still use it in rotation with my other base makeup because I like how this product instantly create that natural dewy look which I love.

It also only comes in one shade so for darker skin tone it may not fit your skin tone. (as for me I don't have problem with it because it kind of blend in well with my skin tone without looking to light.)

Rate 4/5

Get Yours Here

https://hicharis.net/Steviiewong

P.s. It's currently on sale and you can get it 30% off

for $ 39.99 or (Approx. Rp. 538,159.43) from $~~57.27~~💓

I got mine from CHARIS and you can also purchase them from hicharis.net/Steviiewong 💕 CHARIS also offers free shipping and they're also having lots of year end sale!! It's the best time to shop, so hop over ! I would totally recommend this BB product for those searching for a makeup base that will instantly give you that natural dewy look.

Hope you enjoy reading!

Love, Stevie

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Beauty Saturday, December 31, 2016

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Summing Up 2016 !

2017 Friday, December 30, 2016

Before this year end, I would like to take a few minutes to reflect on all the things that has happened in my life this whole year. Starting this year wasn't very pleasant cause one and another problems but instead of dwelling in the sadness for too long I chose to stand up and overcome it! Standing up for yourself is always important, know your worth cause you're precious and if someone else can't see it it's their issue not yours! I would say I love my job as it allows me to spread my wings and explore other things too, before people would overlook my work as a digital strategist because before it wasn't common to have a job that allow you to work from home! There are times when they question what am I actually doing? Are you actually even doing anything? (Just for your notice: my work requires lots of dedication, perseverance and hard work) Despite all the flexibility working hours I had, you may not know that it takes so much energy and time to think of a concept and ideas (so no it's no easy task, especially when you're doing a one man show) enough on the ranting, but I'm still very grateful and of course for the new opportunities that knock on my door on last June when @whatwelikeco approached me to be their content writer and without thinking twice I took it because I know I've always love writing and that Idea of blogging has been on the back of my head for a long time but I never dare to put myself out there because of so many reasons which you may have known, if you've seen my previous post.

After doing it for a good two months I decided to launch my own personal blog and without knowing right after it, it started leading me to a whole new stage which was very interesting and fun! I got the chance to meet many like-minded individuals that aren't only beautiful but very friendly and kind too! Although I'm still new but they're all very welcoming. We can never know how deep someone's heart is but all I know and want to know is how a person make me feel! But so far I love every single one I met, they're not the bunch of girls who would give you that look filled with competition and jealousy but they're very supportive and encouraging. I think this world need more people who know how to support, encourage and empower instead of judging and spreading hate! Look around and you'll notice how chaotic this world has become so let's be individuals that are positive even if we're just a tiny bit in this whole wide world but together we're stronger!

Just a little side note that blogging isn't an easy task too same as other jobs or works that requires hard work the same applies to blogging. Above all the things you see online and how glamour or fun life is, life isn't always like that there are days when we need to forgo a lot of things in order to dedicate ourselves into blogging. It's not merely picture taking and writing but a lot of ideas and concepts are needed to create a good content and I still consider myself very new and still need to learn a lot. If office job gives you 5-7 office hours from Monday to Friday ours are 24/7 !! So fun? Yes! But it's not all fun, a lot of hard work is needed.

This month I got a new announcement to make and that I've finally decided to break down more walls and challenge this introvert soul to go out of her comfort zone. Since last month I've been dying to let you guys that I've started a new project that requires me to do more videos on camera from now on. So please subscribe to my YouTube channel if you haven't and I do apologize in advance if I look awkward on camera cause really this thing is nerve wrecking for me but I'll try my best to improve and create more useful and inspiring content for you guys! So stay tune! Oh, shoot me all the videos and content you'd like to see on my channel I'd love to read about it.

BTW if you've missed out my video don't forget to check the video below out as it'll mean a lot to me and it'll also help me win a chance to Japan! So fly me to Japan OK guys? 💓😉

Lastly I'd like to thank every single one you've encouraged me throughout my ups and downs, mood swings and down fall. As well to brands that have given me the opportunity to collaborate and help me find where my passion really lies and of course to my job that has been very supportive with what I'm doing.

If in the section above I've highlighted a few points on work life and jobs now I'd like to open up about relationships. If you now me personally you may have known I'm a person who's very fixed, rigged and difficult to open up especially when it comes to personal life. I do respect everyone who has been respecting my decision on keeping my personal life private and not trying to invade and bombard me with tons of questions regarding it. However once you're in your twenties its inevitable that people will start questioning your relationship status, work, life etc. But I think I am in no obligation to share my deepest thought about it to anyone, if I feel like saying I would but I still don't get it why people can't just be less nosy and mind their own businesses. Have you ever experienced being asked about your partners ( boyfriend/ girlfriend /husband/wife), marriage, kids etc? I think today people have diverted values and not everyone share that same traditional cultures anymore where a perfect successful life is visualized by: once you're done with school, get a stable job and get married.

Not everyone's perception is same and I think this year I've grown so much closer to GOD and started building a closer relationship with Him. While everyone in this world can disappoint you and forsake you but He won't. He has taught me His love is beyond measure and that He even loved me in times when I even seemed hard for me to love myself. That's why after growing deeper and closer I finally realized all those things and nosy people's concern aren't important and they shouldn't be the one dictating my life. If you're in your ideal marriage age but you haven't found the right one then don't force it just because you need to meet the expectation of the society. I learned that growing in Christ means more of Him and less of me. So I've tried my best to put my pride, ego and temper aside but as human there are times where emotions hits in and mess with your mind. I decided that even in times of darkness I'll surrender it all to Him and let Him lead me through the way. To no longer live with sight and my own understanding but to live in hope, faith and the promise of Christ. If you're a believer too, I wouldn't say much but all I can say is that remember better days are coming so keep on living a positive life and to always live with hopes and faith burning in your soul.

So when it comes to new year it's always a good time to look back, reflect and make a new years resolution. Have you made yours? I'll be sharing some of the things I've learned this year and some of my New year's resolution.

Things I've learned in 2016

Family comes first! No matter how much disagreement you have with them family always come first! They're the source of all kind of love and support you need.
When you leave it all to God, and keep on believing that He has the best plans for you, you'll start seeing new doors opening and magic happening in your life.
Keep those who inspire and bring the best out of you close, and distant yourself from those who stress you out and always try to discourage you! There's no need to add drama to your life and your life doesn't need any negativity so cancel them out!
Always remain positive no matter what's the circumstances because eventually everything will get better.
Health is very Important! Being sick is annoying and I hate being sick and unproductive.

Here are some of my 2017 New Year's resolutions:

This year I'll take better care of my body, since 2016 I've been slacking off a lot and my body has been overworked so many times because I can't seem to find the right way to balance my lifestyle due to my sudden workloads and me adjusting to my new blogging life. So 2017 I'll focus on a healthier and more balanced lifestyle!
Working out regularly. Well this has always been on my list but it's so difficult to stay committed to this one but since My girls have been planning out for Yoga classes again, I'm pretty excited for it.
Blogging regularly at least new post every week and new videos on my YouTube channel too.
Stress less and laugh more often! Hopefully I don't get smile lines afterwards.
Travel more often
Learning new things
Improving my public speaking skills
Surrounding myself with even more inspiring and positive souls who would inspire me to be a better person everyday!

So that's all for my summing up 2016 post, 2016 has been a true roller coaster ride but I'm very grateful for each one of it all the good and bad because each one of it help to crave the person I'm today. This year I felt that I've been receiving blessing over blessings even to the point that it amazed me, therefore I'm forever grateful and thankful for everything that has happened this year. I hope you enjoy reading this super long post, I know there's a lot of words but for those who managed to read till the end you guys are awesome! I wish you a fabulous New Year and may 2017 be an even better year for you and me. Bring it on 2017👀💝😎

Love, Stevie

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Axel Dental Serpong Thursday, December 29, 2016

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[Review]: Urban Fix Flawless Matte Loose Powder

Beauty Monday, December 26, 2016

Hello loves, here's another review post about Beauty Box Indonesia's newest product that is the Urban Fix Flawless Matte Loose Powder. I know this post has been pending for so long but since there are four products and I just have one face so it's not possible for me to try out everything so quickly. That's why I'm writing this now because I've finally tried out all four of these Urban Fix Flawless Matte Loose Powder. I was really impressed to know that this is actually a local Indonesian brand and to tell you the truth their products aren't disappointing at all! Can you guess, which one of these are my favourite ? Will reveal it at the end of this post. If you want to find out about it, do read till the end. Well let's get started...

Unboxing

The package I received came in a black box like this and its so beautiful and I feel in love instantly with their packaging. They really did a good job in presenting their product because no matter how good the product is if the packaging isn't attractive is just a minus point. In addition I myself also has a weak spot for anything that is being well presented. When the box is opened you'll see another four smaller boxes before you can see the actual products but I don't mind opening boxes that are cute like these hahaha :) ❤

There are four shades or types of Urban Fix Flawless Matte Loose Powder - Translucent, Natural, Radiant Pink and Brightening Lilac.

Packaging

Their packaging is very sophisticated with silver box and black illustrations of our local Jakarta's main building attraction as well as the iconic Welcome statue and Monas. Very cute and sleek at the same time.

The container is just the normal loose powder container with a sleek black packaging and some information details regarding the products at the back of the container. There is a puff included in every product which can be used for application and you can easily spot the colours of each loose powders because they have transparent container at the lower end.

The product claim to be having these following features:

-Super Light Mineral Powder

-Buildable Natural Coverage

-Soft Focus, Camera Ready

-Oil and Shine Control

I think all the products did pretty good with oil controlling and it leaves the skin feeling super soft and matte after application. However since I have kind of oily face I still get shiny over my T-zone in the evening, if I've been out since the day. I will blot even more if its hot but I think overall the powder help to hold my makeup pretty well throughout the day and even if I still get shiny and oily over my T-zone but it's still bearable and still look decent on camera. It kind of give the healthy skin glow :)

Ingredients list in the Loose Powder, Tips: if you have acne prone skin it is very important to check out the ingredients in every makeup product you want to use. Why? because it'll help you identify if there's any ingredient in the product that might cause breakouts. Therefore always do your research.

These Urban Fix Flawless Matte loose powders by Beauty Box Indonesia have three functions first is just like any loose powders that is to set makeup, control oil and colour correcting.

Transparent - Translucent Oil Capture (300)

This translucent powder is a colourless or transparent powder which helps to control oil, brighten up the complexion and sets makeup making your skin feels and look flawless.

What I think about this product:

It leaves the skin feeling super smooth and matte after application however since it's a translucent powder it doesn't give any sort of coverage to the skin. However overall it did pretty much what the product claims to do.

Rate 4.5/5

Natural (310)

This natural one gives a colour correcting effect in addition to all the product claims. It also help to finish your makeup naturally.

What I think about this product:

It also leaves the skin feeling super smooth and matte however I like this one better compared to the translucent one because it has some colour in it. Therefore it helps to cover up imperfection with its colour correcting features,

Rate 4.5/5

Pink - Radiant Pink (320)

This Radiant Pink also gives a colour correcting effect on fair undertone as it'll make the skin look fresher in addition to all the product claims. It also aim to gives a healthy and enlightens tired complexion.

What I think about this product:

Same as the other two powders it make the skin feel smooth and matte but this one kind of freshen up my complexion instantly after every use. It's most probably due to its colour correcting features as pink is suppose to cancel grey or dull looking skin. It also helps to even out uneven skin tone.

Rate 4.5/5

Purple - Brightening Lilac (330)

This Brightening Lilac also gives a colour correcting effect on yellowish/tan skin undertone as it'll make the skin look fresher in addition to all the product claims. It'll also even out uneven skin tone.

What I think about this product:

Same as the other loose powders it make the skin feel smooth and matte but this one kind of freshen up my complexion instantly after every use. I think the powder itself also has a very pretty colour and after using it my skin would look brighter and fresher.

Rate 4.5/5

Verdict

These loose powders really help to create a flawless and camera ready look. The texture of the powder itself is also very light and they glides in easily into the skin setting perfectly on the skin and a little really does go a long way as I usually only used a little and it's more than enough to set my whole makeup and face. The most important point is these loose powders didn't break me out (HAPPY GIRL). As someone who has acne prone and sensitive skin I've always been careful with my face makeup products because I wouldn't want to experience the whole troubled acne skin all over again. That's why I try my best to keep it happy and healthy! All these Urban Fix loose powders leaves my skin feeling very smooth and matte after every application without feeling too drying/ cracky. It also holds my makeup very well throughout the day, even though I still find my skin to blot at the end of the day but the shine is still very acceptable, as the oil gives kind of a healthy skin glow. I'm so happy to get to try all of these products and because of its colour correcting features in the Natural, Pink Radiant and Brightening Lilac it helps even better to hid the imperfection on my skin.

I was lucky to get these babies ❤ Thank you Sephora Indonesia and Beauty Box Indonesia for sending them over.

Would I repurchase?

Definitely! I feel this is a product worth investing in and your every penny wouldn't go to a waste. It cost Rp. 295.000 for a container containing 12 g of products. You can get them from beautybox.co.id or Sephora Indonesia.

Rate

4.5/5

Now is finally time to reveal my personal favourites and it is....

Well I had to choose two cause these two are constantly the ones I've been using non stop in my daily makeup routine. They are the RADIANT PINK AND BRIGHTENING LILAC.I was first drawn to their beautiful colours but when I actually apply them on my skin it really made a difference cause of their colour correcting features, Colour correcting may not make a significant difference in one's makeup but it'll definitely make a difference! Both the Radiant pink and Brightening Lilac tend to give me that healthy uplift glow after every application, it just instantly brightens up my complexion especially on days when I felt super sluggish and tired or on days when I lack sleep. These powders are my lifesavers!

That's all for now, I hope you find this post useful and if you're searching for a new loose powder I would totally recommend this product by Urban Fix. Happy Holidays and Happy new year too guys, since its only a few days away.

Love, Stevie