INTEGRATE Mineral Foundation in OC30

Another Drugstore product from Japan, one of most raved Mineral Foundation from Shiseido Integrate.

"Be happy with the power of Mineral" What makes Integrate distincts from another Japanese drugstore products? Integrate is a Japanese drugstore brand which aiming on young woman with playful-girly concept under Shiseido company. Their other sister brands include Majolica Majorca which has more dreamy-whimsical concept and those unattainable high-end exquisite Clé de Peau Beauté. Integrate concept believes "Because too natural is boring and too girly is too sweet. To make woman standing different you have to add playful accent!"

   BRAND   

Integrate
 

   PRODUCT    

Mineral Liquid Foundation
 

   SHADES   

OC-00, OC-10, OC-2-, OC-30

   PRICE  

Yen 1.300 (before VAT); Yen 1.404 (after VAT)

   OFFICIAL   

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However, this product isn't a new comer since Integrate already released this product in Spring 2011, but proceeding with the 2014 re-released product with new packaging and improved formula to distinguish it from the Mineral Foundation Powder. It is formulated with pure mineral water particles and 'Micro Mineral Pearl Powder' along with ♡SPF25・PA++. The Mineral Liquid Foundation has won several awards from COSME (Japan's notable cosmetic ranking) and Maquia Magazine for its flawless finish and perfectly cover and give skin's pore with glowy-natural finish and light-weight feeling.

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There are 4 shades available, and all shades tend to be neutral-tone: OC-00, OC-10, OC-20, & OC-30.

THE CM

Mineral Foundation Liquid featuring Cecil Kishimoto

The tube shape is like a Love ♡ shape with a pointy tip and swirl cap decorated with golden-lace graphic. The tube is wrapped in a clear outer box with information about the product (but unfortunately) written in Japanese. The net content of the product is 30 mL and the chosen shade is OC30 (Ochre 30); a medium-dark beige with yellow tone.

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As you can see, the mineral foundation liquid-y texture has medium-dark beige with yellow tone. However, after you disperse the product, the shade tends to have gray cast and light reflector but after several hours it blends perfectly into the skin. No wonder Musing of a muse gives a positive feedback; instead of covering the pores with lightweight texture & conceal with pearl-infused formula, it purposely creates glowy and radiant skin while lock moisture inside but doesn't give burden to the skin.

My Verdict?
I love it, even though it creates gray cast and light reflection in the first application, it's long-lasting, fragrance-free, moderate pigmentation coverage and conceal minor scar/pimple. Only has concern about the gray cast and light reflective formula which is I often steer clear from. It feels bit slick at first but blends well afterward so if you're the type of matte lover, you can overcome with dust of finishing/setting powder. However, since my skin condition is more likely sensitive-skin type, it creates several crack in certain areas especially in dry-AC environment but funnily blends well outdoor. In spite of it, COSME net had gave it an award as the best foundation in 2014 and often featured in Japanese magazine so I might give it a plus point about this product. In Summer 2015, they innovate with latest eye brow product to create sharp looking eye brow to accentuate the face frame which makes Japanese beauty trend is slightly gravitating toward Korean's bold eyebrow style. If you're curious about the trend, you can check out their Ad below or check directly to their official website. That's all for now and see you in another review readers. ♥

2015 Summer Trend featuring Cecil Kishimoto & Nana Komatsu

YATAI Sushi & Snow Ice Depok

こんにちは~

Beberapa waktu lalu saya sempat mengunjugi salah satu kedai makanan di seputaran Depok. Kali ini saya akan sedikit membahas kedai tersebut yang juga cocok sebagai tempat nongkrong dengan suasana khas kedai Jepang, let's check it out.

Yatai, yang artinya Kedai dalam bahasa Jepang, adalah kedai Sushi dan Snow Ice pertama di Depok. Lokasinya berada sekitar 300m dari Stasiun Depok Lama. Kamu dapat menjangkaunya dengan menggunakan angkot D05 arah Terminal Depok, becak atau ojek karena jaraknya terbilang nanggung tapi persis berada di tepi jalan raya Dewi Sartika, Depok Lama. Letaknya berada di pertigaan pertama arah terminal Depok, maka jangan ragu untuk minta arahan dari supir/orang sekitar ya.

   YATAI SUSHI & SNOW ICE   

Jalan Dewi Sartika no. 46, Depok Lama, Jawa Barat

P. 021-7773741

open Mon-Sun, 10 AM - 12AM

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Kedai ini dibuka atas kerja sama orang lokal dengan arahan chef Jepang, Nobe Kenji-san, yang sudah lama berpengalaman di Hotel bintang 5 dan kapal pesiar bertaraf Internasional. Dengan konsep cita rasa bintang lima namun dapat menjangkau seluruh lapisan masyarakat dengan tarif kaki lima, maka Kedai Yatai ini patut dicoba. 

 THE VENUE

Kedai ini memiliki suasana yang cozy dengan desain industry meets Japanese contemporary yang didominasi warna merah dan putih sesuai warna bendera Jepang dan Indonesia, hehe. Range harga Yatai berkisar antara 6K - 40K (harga sewaktu kunjungan, dapat berubah sewaktu-waktu) Selain itu, kedai ini sering mengadakan promo atau diskon tertentu maka kalian dapat memeriksanya langsung.

MENU

 

Their main course are: Sushi, Rice Plate, Ramen/Udon, Snack, and Snow Ice. Jika kalian baru pertama kali berkunjung kesini, kalian patut mencoba Ramen, Takoyaki, dan Snow Ice nya. Seperti yang ditulis di atas, range harganya berkisar dari 6K hingga 40K, relatif murah untuk kedai dengan suasana nyaman dan rasa makanan yang tidak asal jadi. Sayangnya, sewaktu penulis kesini, Ramen dan Snow Ice nya masih belum tersedia (karena masih jam 12 siang dan mereka baru buka, hiks) Jika kalian penasaran, kalian dapat membaca ulasan berikut yang membahas mengenai Ramen Yatai. ♥

THE MAIN COURSE

Bersama teman saya, kami memesan Sushi Spicy Dragon Roll, Pizza Gratin Takoyaki, Tuna Salad, dan Chicken Katsu Curry Rice. Rasanya? Enak. Sekali. Terutama Takoyaki dan Tuna Saladnya. Untuk Chicken Katsu Curry Rice, rasa Kari Jepangnya sangat khas Kari Jepang tidak seperti Kari India yang didominasi Kunyit. Tuna Salad-nya segarrr, tidak seperti tipikal Chicken Salad yang creamy, Tuna Salad ini terasa garing juga segar di mulut sedangkan Takoyaki-nya tidak ada duanya (untuk sekitar Depok, hehe) karena mayoritas rasa bumbunya sesuai dengan lidah Indonesia yang suka dengan rasa yang cukup tajam.

Bagaimana? Kalian tertarik? Coba kunjungi kedai ini dan tulis pengalaman beserta komentar kamu di kolom komentar di bawah karena kemarin saya tidak sempat mencicipi Snow Ice dan Ramen jagoan mereka *hiks* I'll be waiting for you! Jaa! Mata-nee! ♥

Potrait of the Moonlight Lite

椎名林檎 - 「月夜の肖像」 form 党大会 Short Ver.

Tsukiyo no Shouzou (Potrait of the Moonlight Lite)
Shiina Ringo

Recall what once was found 

Let me return  

I'm lost in my own crowd
 

I asked and begged you to  

Turn me around  

I'm calling god on you 
 

Revision comes to me  

Bringing it on,

As hard as I reached  

and you know I'll never throw  

Nobody down  

Again before yours wrong 
 

Come sleep tonight  

Come down to me  

and keep your face in a while
 

I'll take my hand and cast you spell  

and darkness spread on heart like a dream,

Just show your face I wonder mine  

I'll take you in my other life  

so seek and come to me again 
 

My heart me hold it on  

not even one  

to fade back in for  

and if everything god's deed  

dimmed after dark  

It would not change a thing 
 

A broken rail 

I'll say hello

Want to reveal all your doubt
 

I'll take my heart and hold you tight 

and spread the lie on pie for a box  

you seek it into my own mind  

The world is howling for a while  

I'm keeping one with me again  
 

I'll take my hand and cast your spell  

and darkness spread on time like a dream  

Just show your face I wonder mine  

I'll take you in my other life  

so seek and come to me again 

again

***

This is one of my most favorite song from Shiina Ringo-san, the lyric is mesmerizing and the orchestra version is much better than the original version sung by Chiaki Kuriyama (you can check it here). If you want to get more information about her 2013 concert, you can check at http://sadistic55.rssing.com/chan-16412873/all_p2.html

LANEIGE Water Bank Essence & Counter

Laneige's most popular skin care product: Water Bank Essence is available in town.

First of all, the product is given by Laneige Indonesia as a flatlay Instagram contest present; THANK YOU! ^^ They declare it as their most featured product globally. Laneige, which means "Snow" in French, is a middle-up range skin care and decorative make-up brand from South Korea under Amore Pacific. Primarily, their focus is the skin care series which optimize the power and benefit of water technology, as they claimed to be "Water Science", to achieve clear and supple skin (Source). Supported by the innovation of water technology, Laneige believes to create Sparkling Beauty for every woman in the world. However, the new improved formula is called "Water Bank_EX", so wherever you found "EX" which means the successor of the initial Water Bank series.

   Brand  

LANEIGE

   Product Name  

Water Bank Essence

   Net Weight  

60 ml

   Price  

Won 38.000

   Type of Product   

Hydrating

   Official Website  

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"Long lasting hydration essence that provides clear and moist skin."

The product is suitable for all skin types and can be used both day (morning) and night regime. For more information about the product, you can check here.

- A 24-hour long-lasting moisture essence that contains mineral water for skin regeneration and Water Pump System for moisture circulation to safeguard skin moisture and hold it in to leave the skin moisturized and smooth.
- Instantly dampens the skin with ample moisture and forms a natural moisture barrier on skin surface to protect the moisture that is in the skin.
- Contains chestnut extracts and seaweed extracts to enhance keratin turnover to fight roughness and energizes the skin for a smooth and healthy texture.

The product is elegantly encased in a glass pumped-bottle with Laneige's typical blue packaging. It is formulated with a long-lasting moisture essence with Water Pump System for moisture circulation to leave the skin moisturized and smooth. It is suggested to be used after emulsion application but you can use it solely to achieve supple skin. 

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The outer packaging is made from hard-paper box with minimalist design and beautifully embossed in metallic snow-patterned design. In-depth information about the product's formula, Water Science Technology, whole range product and other informative info is written separately in a Description Paper inside the box.

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As you can see, the product texture is creamy-liquid which is runny and penetrates easily onto the skin. Your natural body temperature helps to infiltrate the creamy-liquid quickly and leaves no sticky feeling behind; more likely supple and velvety. It is heavily fragrant with floral scent but evaporates swiftly upon application. You just need to apply it onto your moisturized skin after cleansed in 2-3 pumps amount of product and enjoy the result.

The Water Bank series is formulated with Laneige's Water Science technology, including the Water Pump System and Optimal Mineral Water to intensively circulate moisture deep within skin, while regenerating and fortifying skin cells for healthy hydrated skin and maintaining supple and moisturized skin. It is categorized as "Hydrating Product" without any other specific formula such whitening nor tightening purpose.

My Verdict?

I have a sensitive skin but Laneige doesn't fail to impress me. Even though it's heavily induced with floral fragrant but it doesn't irritate my skin. The creamy-liquid easily absorbs onto the skin and leaves supple and velvety feeling. Now I understand why this product becomes globally most popular product from Laneige since it helps to moisturize your skin while maintaining its moisture upon application. Been religiously using it for 2 weeks and feel so impressed by the result. It doesn't have whitening nor extra benefit formula but it does a great job in moisturizing your skin. For more information about this product, you can check Indonesian Review or English Review. However, the counter prize might choke you *haha* so if you planning to invest in this product, you'd better save some money and use the product wisely. However, Indonesian has special term saying: "Ada harga, ada kualitas" which means "the price never lies". Personally, instead of other Korean skin care brands/products, I'd better invest in Laneige's product since my oh-so-sensitive-and-spoiled-skin needs extra attention.

Oh, forgot to recount you about my experience in 'observing' Laneige counter in Seibu, Grand Indonesia in Jakarta. The Laneige counter is designed and dominated in white and chic looking concept and currently display the popular Serum Intense Lipstick and Water Drop Tint along with other latest products which became a hit in their home country. The SA lady was so nice to help me explaining about their product and if you have some time do check out their counter. I don't have any affiliation with Laneige but I was so impressed when I took a stroll in their counter. Unlike other high-end counter, they give a freedom for the guest to look around and observe first. How about you? Tell me about your experience in the comment section below ♥

LANEIGE COUNTER