STUDIO TROPIK Fresh Skin Barrier Cream

A fresh rendition of a face moisturizer.

STUDIO TROPIK is a local Indonesian brand that offers various range of skin care and skin-prep product with innovative formula. Their first product launch was the phenomenal multi-function primer spray, Priming Water, that won the heart of many makeup enthusiast since MUA Marlene Hariman often featured it in most of her works. The Original Priming Water believes to help preparing the skin before applying base make-up but also works to fix and refresh your make up. It helps to moisten & refresh the skin without altering the makeup.

Their innovation doesn't stop at the core of base makeup. They decided to step the game into skin care range by releasing various skin care product in a capsule collection: moisturizer, sunscreen, and toner water. When first released, Skin Barrier Cream was available in FRESH SKIN Barrier Cream (Normal-Oily skin) and RICH SKIN Barrier Cream ((Normal-Dry skin). Now it's available in BRIGHTER SKIN Barrier Pudding to help improve and brighten skin tone (Brightening formula).

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Taken from STUDIO TROPIK website

Studio Tropik Skin Barrier Cream adalah moisturizer sebagai ‘cherry-on-top’ skincare routine mu. Digunakan di tahap akhir skincare, Skin Barrier Cream adalah moisturizer yang berfungsi untuk mengunci kelembaban kulit dan memperkuat skin barrier untuk menjaga kesehatan kulit #KunciKulitKuat.

Fresh Skin Barrier Cream mengandung Squalane & Herbs; memiliki tekstur Fresh WaterCream yang cocok digunakan untuk kulit normal - oily & acne prone. Memberikan efek soothing pada kulit wajah.

Aqua, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Butylene glycol, Squalane, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Bisabolol, Centella asiatica extract, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Nigella sativa seed extract, Farnesol, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77288, Triethoxycaprylylsilane.

Available in 15gr (travel-size) & 50gr (tube)

Formulated for Normal-Oily skin, this light-weight and "watery-cream" moisturizer helps to moisturize your skin without heavy feeling. This FRESH SKIN Barrier Cream helps to soothe, calming and to lock and maintaining your skin barrier for a healthy-plump skin. The alcohol-free formulation is also suitable for acne-prone skin and can be used for both morning and evening application.

The main ingredients are featuring Sugarcane Squalane formula that helps to soften and smoothen fine wrinkles on the face (Emollient that works as a protective barrier on the skin. Helps reduce fine wrinkles and increase elasticity, moisture and makes skin feel softer without clogging pores) and Mugwort + Cica + Black Cumin Seed herbs that high in anti-oxidant and helps to soothe and relieve redness of the skin. Enriched with Panthenol (ProVitamin B5) that able to help the process of skin hydration and reduce itching and inflammation of the skin. 

Cruelty Free. Dermatologically tested. Paraben free. Alcohol free. Vegan formula. Registered in BPOM.

The product comes in a light-weight, watery-cream texture, with greenish-translucent color. This variant has 2 size (15gr & 50gr), in which the biggest size encased in a sturdy tube with attached lid & detachable spatula, retailed for IDR 199.000/50gr. The tube is sturdy and has luxurious feeling. Fresh Skin variant has mint-green color to distinct it from the Rich Skin type. The attached lid is equipped with spatula to minimize contamination directly from fingertips.

My Verdict?

I love it. It feels like dipping your face into a pool of pudding. The texture of the cream is not heavy nor balmy cream; when they say "watery-creamy" it is true to its name, it's like a cream with high water concentration. It blends seamlessly when applied into your skin and melts so easily. The product helps to soothe my redness and give a plumpy feeling instantly. However, if you put too much product it makes your skin feels a bit siliconey or slippery. I prefer to apply it only in the night time to give my skin a "spa-time". Overall, I really loveee this moisturizer and thinking to try the other variant. How about you? Have you tried STUDIO TROPIK product before?

BIORÉ UV Fresh & Bright SPF 50/PA+++ Instant Cover

High UV Protection dengan perpaduan tinted color.

Bioré UV

Fresh & Bright

SPF/50 PA+++

Instant Cover

Net 30g, made in Indonesia, retailed price below IDR 50K✨

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A tinted sunscreen with maximum protection for your skin. 

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QUICK REVIEW

Bioré Indonesia recently launches 2 sunscreen products: oil control (Matte) & tinted coverage (Bright). Fresh & Bright variant is enriched with Niacinamide & Vitamin E that helps skin fights against free radical with its anti-oxidant formula.

📝Texture: liquid-creamy, but feels sticky after applied imo

📝Coverage: Sheer, gives an instant glowy (and artificially bright) look

📝Finish: Semi-matte but creates several dry patches in dry spots area especially if you top it with powder/foundation (eventho the product is advertised "can be used as make up base")

📝Staying Power: Very good, long-wear

My Verdict?

🆗️The product performs well under heavy activity and sweat. Product performance stays long-wear and intact even when your skin was drenched in sweat. Practical; encased in a flip cap tube but the output hole is too big and often disperse too much product.

🆖️The tinted shade is too light especially for most medium skintone SE Asia woman. I can understand it's a tinted sunscreen, not a skin complexion product, but offers consumer a very limited and light shade range makes the product to be developed exclusively only for fair skintone.

The other downside beside its tinted light shade is its finish... it doesn't perform well with dry skin type but suitable for oily-type skin. It accentuates dry patches. Maybe I should try to prep the skin with moisturizer product then layer it with the sunscreen for maximum protection. I guess in my case... this product is a "pass".

ROYAL CARE Body Lotion & Face Wash

A local, home-made skin care brand.

ROYAL CARE

Geranium Essential Oil +Coconut Oil Body Lotion, 235 ml

ROYAL CARE

Geranium Essential Oil Face Wash, 100 ml

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Hai guys, aku mau share dua produk lokal yang sudah lama aku dapatkan sebagai Christmas gift 2020 lalu (udah lama yaaa post ini mengendap) yaitu ROYAL CARE. Ini pertama kalinya aku kenal Brand ini dan walaupun sudah aku coba cari di online shop manapun tapi tidak ada yang online shop yang menjualnya 😅... tapi setelah aku pakai sendiri Body Lotion-nya, I was impressed!, mantul banget: deeply moisturizing and fragrant.

Rangkaian ROYAL CARE ini dibawah lisensi PT Royal Natural Indonesia dan 1 set ini terdiri dari Body Lotion & Face Wash. Body Lotion-nya dikemas dalam pump bottle sehingga higienis dan gampang dipakai, sedangkan Face Wash-nya dikemas dalam flip bottle but tbh I found the cap a little bit annoying.

Ingredients (didominasi oleh Virgin Coconut Oil)

ROYAL CARE Body Lotion Geranium Essential Oil + Virgin Coconut Oil ini memiliki isi bersih 235 mL dan dikemas dalam botol pump sehingga lebih higienis. Body lotion ini sudah lulus standar uji BPOM dan uji Halal MUI. ROYAL CARE Body Lotion ini diperkaya dengan kandungan Geranium Oil & Coconut Oil yang melembabkan🥥🌺 tapi dari kandungan bahan bakunya lebih banyak kandungan Minyak Kelapanya daripada Minyak Geraniumnya, namun wangi bunga Geraniumnya lebih kuat. Teksturnya rich dan licin tapi sangat melembabkan terutama untuk dry or patched skin area seperti siku.

Ingredients

Sedangkan untuk ROYAL CARE Face Wash ini diperkaya dengan Geranium Oil yang digadang-gadang dapat menjaga kelembaban dan kehalusan kukit wajah. Teksturnya cair dan minim busa. Sayangnya, my sensitive skin can't befriend this Face Wash 😢 kulit wajahku sering terasa perih dan cekit-cekit setiap pakai produk ini (mungkin karena kandungan parfumnya yang terlalu tajam).

Kedua produk ini memiliki wangi bunga/floral yang kuat, walaupun untuk varian Body Lotionnya juga tercium wangi khas kelapa🥥mungkin tidak cocok untuk orang yang memiliki kulit sensitif. Rangkaian ROYAL CARE ini memiliki kualitas yang baik karena sudah teruji dan dilengkapi dengan sertifikasi Halal & POM NA 👍🏻namun sepertinya produknya tidak dijual bebas di pasaran/online shop manapun.

Overall, the Body Lotion is 2 thumbs up terutama jika kamu berada di ruangan AC dan memiliki , meanwhile for me the Face Wash nya is a pass...

BEYOND Lotus Aqua Bloom Essence (Discontinue)

BEYOND Lotus Aqua Bloom Essence is a gem.

Ever heard of ECO BEYOND? This skin care product once penetrates into Indonesian market but failed to survive long. It promotes eco-friendly products with cute-design with highly-formulated eco-friendly ingredients. Not available in Indonesia.

Bought in Korea Nov 2019

Made in Korea

55 mL, pumped tube

Licensed under LG Household & Health Care Ltd

 

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- Dermatologically tested

- No paraben added

- Minimum chemical colorants

- Eco Beauty Lab

"This Lotus essence contains Lotus extract and Micro Hyaluronic Acid, which enhances the skin's ability to retain moisture and increases skin elasticity."

Best use after Toner ✨

QUICK REVIEW

Essence bertekstur cair, wangi bunga namun tidak memicu iritasi kulit 👏🏻

Beyond Lotus Essence ini dapat melembabkan dan membuat kulit plump & halus. Bahkan kulit sensitifku gak rewel setiap pakai essence ini ✨

Sayangnya produk ini hanya tersedia di Korea dan lumayan pricey 💸 Won 3.500

Kemasannya higienis dengan pumped tip dan botolnya terlihat mevvah-feminine karena lebih tebal (sturdy) dibanding kemasan skin care Korea lain👍🏻

In sum: the formula makes your skin plump instantly and doesn't leave sticky feeling, best use before (heavy) moisturizer.

Overall one of the best K-skin care 💞

INNISFREE Green Tea Seed Serum

Recently I'm into skin care product but in contrary not so keen to review them out.

Why? Because it takes hundred hours of test and at least days to jot down the result and verdict. Somehow, let's discuss a bit about popular product from environment-concern brand from Korea; Innisfree. Innisfree is famous for their skin care product derived from natural ingredients and made to ensure the sustainability of the environment or so we called it 'eco-concern' product. 

This product is labeled as 'one of Innisfree best seller' (not too exaggerate it) due to its moisturizing and nourishing ingredients which penetrates instantly into the skin and leaves a supple & smooth feeling behind.

Here's a full description taken from Innifree official english website here:

A moisturizing and nourishing serum containing eco-friendly Jeju fresh green tea and green tea seeds

What it is

A moisturizing serum with organic Jeju green tea and green tea seeds that hydrate your skin from deep within!

1. More moisture and freshness with 100% green tea.
Rich in amino acids and minerals, green tea from Jeju's own green tea leaves hydrates your skin.

2. Dual Moisture-Rising Technology™ derived from green tea and green tea seed oil
The fresh green tea deeply hydrates your skin and the green tea seed oil creates a strong moisture barrier to keep your skin moisturized longer.

3. The first thing to apply after a face wash!
As the first skincare product you use, it helps hold moisture in your skin and prevents moisture loss.

*Product suggestions for the 3 most common types of skin
- oily skin: The green tea fresh line
- combination skin: The green tea balancing line
- dry skin: The green tea moisture line
- special moisturizing and nourishing care line: The green tea seed line

How to use

Pump a dollop of the serum on your hand and apply it on your face and neck.

Ingredients:

The green Tea Extract (75.9%), Propanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethanol, Glycerin, Betaine, The green Tea Seed Oil (208mg), Prickly Pear Extract, Orchid Extract, Tangerine Peel Extract, Camellia Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Extract, Grapefruit Extract, Orange Extract, Tangerine Extract, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Olivate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocoa Extract, Dextrin, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance 

What it doesn't have

5-free system : parabens, synthetic colorants, mineral oil, animal-originated ingredients, imdazolidinyl urea

Yup, it seems Innisfree description already helps us to figure out the product, so I won't waste your time anymore *because I'm too lazy, lol* and proceed to take a look insight about the product's verdict.

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Innisfree Green Tea line is focusing on moisturizing and nourishing your skin condition. In case you want to get fairer skin or postpone early aging/prevent wrinkles, you might check the other skin care line from Innisfree product.

Korean are known for crazily-obsessed-skin care addict due to high-expectation to be accepted within society; that's why 5 or 7-steps skin care regime is normal to keep your outlook fresh.

This Green Tea line, has 7 products sequence, it starts with Green Tea Seed Serum and respectively ends with Green Tea Pure Mineral Mist as seen on photo above.

Just a simple card-box packaging; an eco-concern minded concept to ensure the quality of the tube inside with brief information about the product written in Korean. The serum liquid itself has 80ml nett product encased in a plastic tube with pumped tip, by all means a thick plastic tube, I repeat, not a sturdy one. I found myself surprised with the quality of the tube, it looks slightly cheap comparing to glass tube like Laneige has. However, there's always the good side; it's travel friendly and handy for your travel companion. Bought it from @beautyglowing shop for IDR 250.000.

More details about the product's information (written in Korean).

SWATCH

A runny liquid products which penetrates quickly within 1 minute. The liquid texture is runny, absorbs quickly and leaves a subtle floral fragrance behind. If you're hesitate with fragrance-oriented product you might skip this product BUT the product's moisturizing and nourishing formula is too bad to be missed. It instantly gives you a supple and smooth skin without making it look greasy and damp like Hada Labo does. Just a single pump of the serum followed by rubbing movement against each palm to disperse the liquid with your own body heat and patting the product into your face. Your body heat helps to penetrate the ingredients deeply into epidermis layer. 

My Verdict?

Haven't seen noticeable change from using this product since I randomly juggling it between Laneige serum and SK-II FTE. At least, Innisfree Green Tea Seed serum is a good product if you have sensitive skin like mine; never found any side-effect after applying this product and I love how it instantly leaves a supple and smooth skin behind within a minute. If you're looking for budget-worthy moisturizing product, you might try this product. Oh ya, it might be a good idea to apply it before applying your make-up to help moisten your skin and prep-up before applying your base make-up product. Barely forget to do it in the past but surely I will try it in the future.