[ REVIEW ] Zero Sebum All Day Matte Gel by ETUDE HOUSE

So, this is what I just bought recently. Just arrived last week and I guess it's still new in the market. I've never came across this thing before and I thought this product is really exciting!

 

Out of this 3, I decided to pick the tube on the right, which is.. as the title say, it's a matte gel. Just like what I said on my previous post . I was quite uncertain to buy this product because of the size. Only 65ml. I thought that I would use it regularly like a BB cream. However, I think this is really worth it compared to the center one.. I read somewhere that it's like a stick that you should apply especially on T-Zone when it's getting oily, and then rub it tissue, and it claims to be able removing the oil completely, but I guess you have to repeat and re-do the same thing over and over again...

I guess the writing and everything is so clear that I don't have to re-type everything again. Hehe. The weather was so bright when I took these pictures, and the color of this box simply supported everything. The color is so bright right? Haha..

So, From the box itself, I really love it. Unlike other ETUDE HOUSE packaging, which mostly is a glossy box, this one is like a thin box that is made of quite thin cardboard. Well, it may be damaged or torn if you want to keep the box, 'cause I decided to do so. May be they want to create an initial image of "matte" even before you open up the box.

Don't get fooled too.. The box has the same height for 100ml tube, but it's just a lie.. Hahahahaha

So, as the product itself...

Same with box.. The tube is matte white color and appear to be not glossy as well.. They clearly want to create that image so badly. Don't you think this color makes you feel a bit refreshed or somehow? This mint color is so rare among beauty product. Hahaha.

And then.. The smell is quite typical! I feel like I bumped into this kind of smell somewhere, and it's also like a gel-type but for medicine care.. However this product's smell is not that strong. Besides that, it's also sealed so... Safe!

So, about this, just like what I mentioned above... This should be applied on oily parts.. Such as T-Zone, and in my case is like chin part, and some small parts on cheeks, where usually pimples popped up. It depends on your skin condition. BE ALERT THAT It's only for oily skin!

However, this only gives us temporary effect. Not that long lasting.. In my case for this demonstration, even when I'm staying in an air-conditioning room, after 3 - 4 hours after applying, the T-Zone part especially, will become oily again.. And I have to re-apply again..

Let's try it out~!

In my case, the most oily part on my face is on my T-Zone.. So crucial that no matter how many times I try to wipe it off with hand, tissue or oil paper, it just keeps coming out..

So, You don't need so much, like how you apply a foundation. If for your case, the oily part is almost anywhere, I don't know what to tell you, to be honest.. Hehehe..
Mine, not only T-Zone, but also chin, the apple zone on my cheek, but not so much as T-Zone.
You only need this amount, and then apply it on T-Zone with circular motion, down to the nose, until you feel that every part has covered perfectly. It smells like a glue, but not leaving sticky feels on your face

Conclusion:

You don't really have to buy this for preventing sebum and oil all over your face. In my case, I usually place some blotting papers on the oily areas. It's cheaper and handy. Other than that... Umm.. I think there are still other substitute, but still from ETUDE HOUSE too, but not exactly like this, gel type.
If you still want to buy, I think you should pick up the powder pact too

PROS:1. Honestly, it does a great job. My skin ends up not really dry, but moist~
2. Since it's a small tube, it's still convenient to bring it anywhere as you skincare routine
3. Smells great, for me personally. Even though it's almost like medicine.. Or glue?


CONS: 

1. Only last for 3 - 4 hours in an air-conditioning room. So, for outdoor, I guess less than that, and what I can suggest you is you should buy the powder pact too. 
2. I think it's a bit expensive..?


DO I WANT TO REPURCHASE? 
Not really........... Hmmm...


RATE: 4/5 

[ REVIEW ] Natural Jelly Cleansing Puff by ETUDE HOUSE

It's a thing I just bought from March Haul, and I've been waiting to try it!
It's a cleansing puff from ETUDE HOUSE!! Natural Jelly Cleansing Puff!

I've been using it for the whole month! And especially it's really suitable when you want to wash your face at night.. After going out may be? Haha
It really helps to cleanse your face, rather than just with your palms. Moreover, you might be wondering, why the name is "Natural Jelly...." Why jelly? Is it made of pure jelly, or a mixture of jelly, or looks like jelly?

Actually, I did not intend to purchase this. The cleanser that I want to buy is cleanser brush from Wonder Pore line. I read a lot of review and some of them say it's really good and works really well with their skin. Well, after all it's a brush, that can deeply cleanse your pores, but because this puff is affordable, I chose this.

Bad thing is, it doesn't have English translation, so I have no idea what it is saying -_- Geez... They only concentrate on making translation for skincare product. Hmm..
The explanation will be likely how to use this puff and how to make it dry after you use it..
It's a beauty tool and yet you don't make it easier for us to understand, ETUDE HOUSE. You should realize this is quite important to for taking care our faces.

It was bit damp inside the plastic when I opened it up to take the puff, so it was a bit wet. I thought something was wrong when they deliver the product or what, but later on... I understand..

It's white puff with a shape of semi-sphere. It has a thread underneath, and it is used to hang the puff on somewhere. The puff is not like what you used for washing dirty dishes in the kitchen, this one is completely different. In fact, the sponge for washing dishes has a small nearly invisible pores, but this one, especially on the flat surface has big pores.. so it's a bit rough when you rub it on your face, but it's still safe...

 

This looks like a sponge biscuit you used to eat as a snack, right? We have something like that in Indonesia and I really like it. However, it gives you a complete relaxation on your face after your tiring and exhausted days. I usually use this tool for night shower after going out. It doesn't hurt of course..
Just rubbing in a circular motion from cheeks, goes up to the forehead, another cheek, chin and then T-Zone area, which is so necessary to take off. The slit around the nose where the sebum and oils gathers is needed to be cleaned with this puff... Sometimes I use the corner of the puff, which is a bit rough and sharp to wipe on the nose or other narrow area...

This is a great pair for cleansing your face at night!
Not only the cleanser itself does a really great job, but with the help of the puff, the result is even better.

I don't have the picture of me washing my face or the experiment, but I can assure you that this puff works really well to cleanse your pores or whatever. Well, just don't use it for body, only for your face.

Note:
It is made of, kind of jelly.. Not really complete jelly, but basically not like the one to wash your dishes. So, no matter how hard you squish it, it will goes back to the original shape. And then, don't be shock that after days you don't use it, it will contracts and becomes smaller when it dries up.. I got shock at first and even thought that I can't use it anymore.. But, if you want to use it, pour water onto it, and it will be back to normal again~~~ Hahaha.
I suggest you not to share with other people. It's yours. The hygienic risk is in your hand

 
PROS:
1. Affordable!
2. Can be re-use for a long time (personally I think one year or more)
3. Thread underneath is useful because you seriously need to hang it somewhere! Don't cut it off
4. The skin becomes moist or like smooth after using it


CONS:
  -

DO I WANT TO REPURCHASE? 
Yes!!!!!

RATE: 5/5 

[ SHARE ] Labor Day and a Treat for Myself

Hey guys, long time no see! As usual.. Hahaha..
I had a lot of rest time on April, right after my holiday. I always always do that after term break, 'cause the first month of new semester is still time for relax, despite classes, uncertain weather, and so on.. Was nearly broke 'cause mostly I spent my money for eating, eating and eating...

Anyhow, Happy Labor Day! For those who are so busy working all day, it's your day to take a rest for awhile, and look, it's Friday! And you get extra day for weekend!

 

Nevertheless, I get myself some small gifts from ETUDE HOUSE.

Even though I've not been updating for almost a month, but I tried a lot of things from my March Haul! And so far, I love it and I found everything was and is useful for my daily treatment. My haul from March is simply delighted me until today. Never regret people.. And it may not connected to what I'm talking, this just comes to mind when I'm writing this paragraph... Use all your skincare products wisely and regularly, until everything is finish and buy some new one.. Don't throw it away when only half left in it, even if you urgently need to get rid of it, just make a giveaway~! :D Not everyone can buy a Korean products, so at least, you share some blessings for others..

So now, what I bought a week ago is something quite new.. But I think you still can't find any review about and me either, still hardly find any review about one of this product that I bought.

Let me introduce you guys...........

It's Zero Sebum All Day Matte Gel and Color in Liquid Lips in a briiiiiiiiight red.

I'm just going with this a little, but review I promise will be up soon! 'Cause I tried this straight away at the moment I unwrapped it, and it was so incredible, specifically the lip color, hahaha. It's my first time buying a bright red lip stain,'cause usually when I need it, I just borrow my Mom's, but since I stay far away from my hometown, so usually I just apply a natural or normal color like pink or nude..

About Zero Sebum All Day Matte Gel ....

About this product, at first I thought the tube is quite big like for 100ml, haha silly, but then I did a research about it and found out that it's only 65ml. Disappointed? Quite... may be 'cause I still have no idea how to use it and how long it will last, but then.... I understand when the products arrived..

Basically this product line is ONLY FOR oily skin! Warning: OILY SKIN!

Oil or what we call as sebum, usually and suddenly appears on T-Zone area, which on your nose and above the eye brow, and another part is, me personally is under my lips, then chin part.. I have lots of white heads on my chin and weekly I have to exfoliate it with like, a peel-off mask, and mine is Charcoal Peel-off Mask from Daiso and it works really well if I use it regularly.

If you have similar thing like charcoal mask, as long as it is peel-off type, at least you can use it once or twice a week. Too often is not good for your skin and it may cause damage or irritation..

Next is about Color in Liquid Lips............

This product is already in the market since January this year I think, precisely is the beginning of this year, and since then I was curious of buying this, but I realized I still have lots of lip stain in my closet, which is mostly pink! And also I have lots of lip balm, one in my purse, two in my closet, and one in my desk.. Crazy I know.. I don't know when I'll finish everything, as the expire date silently approaches... Andwaeeee

So, about this thing, why I picked this color, I.... honestly have no idea why. I want a purple color actually, but then I have my Silky Girl crayon which the color is like pink or purple wine, so I thought about it twice whether I really have buy to the purple one or not. I just don't want everything to be like a waste.. So, then, RED!

I guess some people are still shy to pull off this color, this is bright red and if you can't mix match your clothes, it will ends up weird and you look older -_- Geez...

I bought this for some experiment anyway. And actually guys, this is not really a lipstick-in-a-tube or a lip tint, or even a lip gloss. This is like the mixture of everything.. It looks a bit glossy but not that shimmery, but it glides on your lips perfectly. Hahaha.. Shall be continued on the review....

That's all guys!!!

BE READY FOR THE REVIEW!

[ REVIEW ] Color Lips-fit in BE101 by ETUDE HOUSE

My NYX butter lip cream is almost gone, and I guess that buying another same color is too boring. As long as it has mixture of pink and nude, duh... I guess I'm not into it again..
So now, I try to get a fresh color, suitable for summer, orangee~ Wew..

 

I have always wanting to buy this!! Like heck!!! This line is sooooo tempting! They have many colors and it's really nice when you apply it, they said.. I've seen a lot of reviews about this and I guess purchasing 1 piece is fine.. I have a bunch of lip stain and I don't know when it will finish.. I just can't wait! ETUDE HOUSE at least launch a new product, mostly lip stain like two or three times a year..
You can't just simply buy everything without considering the old one right?

Let's check it out!

As usual, pretty box, pretty packaging, everything is always pretty... The container is made of.. plastic? LOL I always mention  plastic wherever I'm writing, I just have no idea what it is in English, but it's plastic and it's really handy!

You see the word "See-thru" ? Right... I just noticed that and I'm a bit confused of what that means? So, it's not really cover all part of your lips perfectly? Like, leaving a blank / transparent space, I mean you do try to spread it well, but then......
Okay..

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ETUDE HOUSE
Color Lips-fit
#BE101 See-Thru Fit Beige

This is a revolutionary liquid type Lipstick that mostly glides onto lips with its vivid color and finishes off with a weightless powdery texture

(Direction)
1. Shake well before use.
2. Apply smoothly with tip. Lightly dab onto center of lips for gradation. Delicately apply for full cover.
3. Apply a layer of Color Lips-fit WH901 after color for moist gloss
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Everything is fascinating and I think I won't regret, instead, I will buy more of this..!
So, it comes with a brush and actually I thought at first that actually it's more like bright orange instead of pale orange, the liquid said so can you see? Hehe~ I thought the seller mix the bottle up randomly -_- duhh..

And it's actually true, it is indeed like an orange color..

By the way, the liquid smells like a candy. Cherry? Yeah right.. typical ETUDE HOUSE probably.. The texture is a bit creamy but not too concentrated and or gel-like..
So, based on the pictures above, I just drew one layer three times.. And when you rub it off...

It's a bit waterproof I guess.. I tried to pour some water and rub it lightly but it didn't disappear.
AND... it still smells like a cherry even when it's already dry.. So,, imagine if it's on your lips.. Hahaha! I imagine dirty things.. Hahaha
But, it's really typical for ETUDE HOUSE. Most of their lip products do smell like a cherry or fruits. It's really fresh!

Put it on!

Because of the light, it might looks like I was a bit sick because of the pale lips, but actually it's this color, and actually it's really nice. Unexpected.
It's suitable for lip concealer, like when you want to make gradient lips, this is just more than best! You can apply the bright bright bright orange for inner lips. They have it from the Vivid Pop Stick line..
Note: It's not glossy, so it doesn't leave a lip mark on a cup when you are drinking

PROS:
1. Smells nice! Fresh!
2. Affordable depends on where you buy it! Hahaha
3. Covers well when you spread it evenly, even when the color is pale like this. Pigmented
4. (This color) works as a concealer
5. Handy bottle!

CONS:
1. Again, it's not really a CONS, but you have to apply it in front of a mirror, otherwise you can't cover all over parts, or... You can draw out of the lip line..
2. Dries a bit a slow.. You have to wait for half a minute..


DO I WANT TO REPURCHASE?
Yes!!!!! 
RATE: 5/5 

[ REVIEW ] Skin-fit Foundation in N02 Light Beige by ETUDE HOUSE and Comparison with Dior Foundation

Actually my Mom bought this foundation for herself, based on my recommendation. I know.. It seems that she was forced to buy it.. haha.. Read the story here !

My Mom was not really satisfied with this product because the shade is brighter than her skin tone, so it cannot covers well, especially because my Mom has a bigger pores than mine. She gave it to straight away after first trial.. Tsk tsk tsk..

This is the first foundation I really like! Note that it's slightly different with BB cream. In fact, maybe it is not even a BB cream. BB cream has a heavy textures, more like torture, haha kidding.. Just.. the feeling is different when apply those two..
And moreover, I don't have a CC cream, and I saw a lot of videos where they put CC cream as a first base of foundation, and then putting BB cream as another layer.

Continue talking, below......

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ETUDE HOUSE
Skin Fit Foundation SPF 30 / PA++ Light Beige N02

This is a fitting foundation that lightly glides onto skin for a clean and smooth look

(Direction) After gently spreading a certain amount onto skin, lightly pat to finish
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It comes in a tube. Sparkling dull white tube to be exact, which I find it really cute and pretty! Princess' character right?
It also has a pump on top, unlike the BB cream which is at the bottom.

Before deciding to buy this foundation, my Mom usually used Dior (even until today). My sister gave her last year and she really likes it.. And unfortunately, as time went by, the foundation was almost gone.. So she was frustrated to find the new one..

Comparison

 For your information, Dior is not available anymore in Indonesia. The city where I stay, Surabaya, they have it before in one of the shopping mall, but then no more.. The same situation goes to Bali, where my sister stays.. She said that it's not available anymore for Indonesian, like what? Why?
That's why I told my Mom about this as an alternative, and it's cheaper some more..

This review might be quite long, if you can't take it anymore, please press an exit button, hahaha..
The first demonstration was done with my Mom as a performer, and then next is me..

My Mom is a simple woman, so she doesn't really go into a hectic steps of doing a skincare after shower especially, unlike me.. hahaha.. So usually after shower, she sometimes cleanses her face with toner and then straight away to foundation..
Since my Mom has an allergy of certain food, this is just... a temptation for her.. She wants to eat something badly, but have to hold herself back. If she just doesn't care and eat, then she has to drink a medicine. So my Mom is actually looking for a foundation which can covers imperfection / 'pimple' of allergy correctly and she thinks that Dior is way too good for her! Perfect..

So for a testing, I asked my Mom to use the 2 foundations, Dior and ETUDE HOUSE and then go out and expose it to sunlight.
You can see the difference here. Besides the lighting, it also shows that for ETUDE HOUSE, it makes her face a bit pale but still brighter, while Dior matched her skin tone and covered her imperfection, which was mostly on her cheeks.

About the texture....

The light one is ETUDE HOUSE and the brown one is Dior.
Based on my observation, Dior is a bit heavy and thick, but it blends well with the respective skin tone, like my Mom's. The thicker the cream, sometimes it will be too hard to spread it wider. While for ETUDE HOUSE, as the cream matches my skin tone (my hand), it blends really well and both of them dry quickly once you apply.

Foundation is a foundation, for me.. So I need another layer to cover imperfection and darkness on my face, and finally I found the most suitable one, out of these 3 below!

ETUDE HOUSE BB Cream Bright Fit -------- Garnier BB Cream Skin Perfector -------- ETUDE HOUSE Precious Mineral Cushion

Which one do you think? LOL

Hehe, it's actually depends on what you are going to do that day. If you just need a thick coverage, means attending a short event, the first BB cream will be good. Or, if you just need a simple and light coverage, Garnier is good to go. And, if you are going to be out for a long time, I mean outdoor, the cushion is good to go because it's SPF 50.

For me, honestly, I used to apply Garnier Perfector! Because it's light, and brighten my complexion. In Indonesia, the shade available is only 1, and it matches my skin perfectly. Not too white, not too dark..

Here's the demonstration... But, without the perfector.

...Bare face...

AFTER

I really love how it blends with my skin and covers my imperfection like pimple marks and so on, but this is just foundation! But it has a brightening effect
I hardly describe anything about this, and I think I should recommend it to others who has similar skin tone as mine,


PROS:
1. The texture is not too heavy as a foundation. Even lighter than BB cream
2. It's affordable and cheaper cheaper cheaper than Dior!
3. Blends with my skin and has a good coverage, but not for my Mom
4. Pretty bottle!
5. It's so light! So handy! You can bring it anywhere, and it is suitable to be in your bag too

CONS: 
1. This is not really a CONS, but, I guess this foundation is suitable for teenagers only, around 17 - before 30 years old. And if your pores are quite big, I don't think this will works well for you. But if you insist to buy this, I can recommend you to buy perfector to refine or cover the pores


DO I WANT TO REPURCHASE?
Yes!!!!! 

RATE: 5/5