[ REVIEW ] ETUDE HOUSE Precious Mineral BB Cream Bright Fit (Natural Beige W13)..and.. GARNIER Skin Naturals BB Miracle Skin Perfector (All-in-1 Perfecting Cream)

So, I'm back again with another review. This time... err.. I'm reviewing 2 brands of BB cream, to compare them, but I won't say which one is better and blablabla, because I'm using both of them, regularly.

Guys, have you watched Martina's video from eatyourkimchi when she did BB Cream comparison? If you still don't, you should do so, before or after reading my review

Here it is........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0VCCsHd1Ww&list=PLFB6D1791B26913C7

BB Cream Challenge! By Martina (eatyourkimchi).

Penampakan kedua BB Cream

Aku bilang di atas kalau aku menggunakan kedua-duanya. Hah? Kok Bisa? Kalau ada acara penting, umm.. ya gak usah penting-penting banget deh, contohnya aja ke kampus dan jalan-jalan, nah, aku pakai yang merk ETUDE HOUSE, sedangkan kalo cuma untuk keluar, apa ya.. kalau dibilang, cuma untuk melindungi wajah dari debu, dan selain itu, paling cuma 1 jam atau 2 jam, nah.. baru aku pakai yang GARNIER.

Alasannya? Ya soalnya GARNIER lebih murah kan, jadi boros-boros sedikit gak apa-apa deh, hahahahaha. Back to the point, anyway, I enjoy using the 2 products, still, and I think I will keep on buying GARNIER, and moreover, my mom likes GARNIER too, and since the tube is quite small, so we can carry it without any risk (example: tube cover breaks or something)

 

ETUDE HOUSE one is written in Korea, while GARNIER in English. Anyway, I threw away the box of GARNIER so I can't capture the ingredients, whether there is a Paraben or not. Please do check by yourself. But, for ETUDE HOUSE I still have it. I won't write all the words from the GARNIER anyway, I think you still can see from the picture, hahaha. By the way, I only take a picture of English explanation

GARNIER:

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New Garnier All-in-1 Perfecting Cream, the GARNIER BB moisturizer that gives you an amazing fairer-looking skin with a single gesture, and revealing the perfect-looking skin in a flash

Witness the miracle of visible perfect skin instantly:

1. Brightens skin

2. Lightens dark spot & ane marks

3. Moisturizes skin

4. Mattifies skin & absorbs oils, giving a powder finish

5. Evens out skin tone

It is lightweight, easy to spread and blend to skin evenly. It doesn't clog pores, makes skin feel fresh, comfortable, and is suitable for all skin type

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 ETUDE HOUSE:

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Precious Mineral BB Cream promotes silky complexion with pearl infused sheer coverage. Contains Adenosine & Arbutin for anti-wrinkle & whitening efficiencies, SPF for UV protection

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This is my bare face. Not really bare, I just put a cream to moisturize I would say, like.. to prepare my skin, so it won't be too dry when I put BB cream. Looks a bit old huh? Hahahaha

Anyway, here is another BB cream picture. ETUDE HOUSE has pump, which I love it a lot! While GARNIER just like this, tube-type, hahaha, dan kalau aku pikir sih, untuk kebersihan atau higienitas, aku lebih suka yang ada pompanya. Nah, selain itu, seperti yang kalian lihat di foto bawah ini, kalau model-model tube, krimnya bisa keluar-keluar sampai di mulutnya, and I hate it.

GARNIER's texture. Lebih cair dan terasa banget gak terlalu padat. Jadi lebih ringan.

ETUDE HOUSE's texture. Lebih padat dan lebih creamy. Jadi agak lebih berat

Okay, let's summarize... GARNIER's one is not that creamy and not so heavy. So, because the texture is not that heavy, I can spread the cream wider and wider, but sometimes, since I think if I can spread wider, means I need  A LOT to put. GARNIER's shade is darker than ETUDE HOUSE, but actually that doesn't make any difference when I put it,. Really. I can't tell at all. It's around the same.

So, I put GARNIER on my right side, and ETUDE HOUSE on my left.

 NOTE: I'm still in my naked face here!

(while putting on the BB cream.......................)

The advertisement in Indonesia approximately is like this, staring Pevita Pearce. They change the model after some periods but no development on the product (such as ingredients may be). And then, for your information too, they only sell it with one shade that will match the majority here. Sorry to say, but most Indonesians are a bit darker

The advertisement with Sandara Park. As you can see above, ETUDE HOUSE has various shades from light to dark tone, and I'm using W13. I think I'm going to stuck with that shades, or maybe next time gonna take the darker one,W24.

 

 Finally...................

Can you tell the difference? Muaahahahahaha

 

To remind you again, I put GARNIER on my right side (photo: left) and ETUDE HOUSE on my left side (photo: right)

If you still can't tell the difference, you can see it on my nose. I had a big pimples there and it's almost one month, still the mark doesn't disappear, but the 'content' already gone. Now I'm going to deal with that, grrrrr....

In Indonesia and for Indonesian, if you buy 1 ETUDE HOUSE, approximately, you can get 5 - 6 tubes of GARNIER (If you buy the ETUDE HOUSE one in online shop). But what I'm going to tell you is, price tells it all. Some products, the more expensive it is, the higher the advantage and good point they have. However, in my opinion, GARNIER does a good job too on my face.

PROS:

GARNIER:

1. Cheap in price

2. Good coverage (3.5 / 5)

3. Available in pharmacy / cosmetic counter / supermarket

4. Parfumey~~~~ I personally love the smell, but if some of you can't take the smell, then go with ETUDE HOUSE

ETUDE HOUSE:

1. Perfect coverage (4.5 / 5 ) 

2. Available only in ETUDE HOUSE counter and online shops only

3. Sample is available. The sample is used for BB cream newbie, to test whether it matches your skin tone. In Indonesia, they sell it, but if you go the counter, they will give you for free IF YOU PURCHASE SOMETHING (more than 2 items)

4. Available in various shades 

5. It comes with pump, which I find it cute and I love it!

6. The SPF is higher than GARNIER 

CONS:

GARNIER:

1. Since it's cheaper, so they just come out with a TUBE

2. Only 1 shade is available in Indonesia, while here, I mean, not everyone's skin is darker, there are also Chinese and so on.

ETUDE HOUSE:

1. Pricey, but I can still afford it.

2. Can't simply put it in my bag. I'm afraid the tube's cover might break, so sometimes I just bring GARNIER instead. It is made of plastic that can easily break.

3. In Indonesia, the price in the counter is 2 -3 times higher, so you have no choice but to buy it online. Duhh.. You have to deal with "Trust", hahaha.

DO I WANT TO RE-PURCHASE?

For GARNIER yes, but ETUDE HOUSE, umm.. I don't think I will buy this BRIGHT FIT anymore, because actually, BRIGHT FIT is for those who have a quite dry skin, so BRIGHT FIT makes the face a bit glowing. IF YOUR SKIN IS OILY, YOU NEED TO HAVE THE COTTON FIT ONE!

RATE: 

GARNIER = 3/5

ETUDE HOUSE = 4.5/5  

 

[ SHARE ] What is Paraben?

I'm sure you have heard about this word, Paraben lately, and I would say that this word is like a trend this year. People are more aware right now about this. Still don't get me? Okay read this.. 

"Parabens is a term used within the vernacular of the specialty chemicals industry to describe a series of parahydroxybenzoates or esters of parahydroxybenzoic acid (also known as 4-hydroxybenzoic acid). Parabens are widely used as preservatives by cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Parabens are effective preservatives in many types of formulas. These compounds, and their salts, are used primarily for their bactericidal and fungicidal properties. They can be found in shampoos, commercial moisturizers, shaving gels, personal lubricants, topical/parenteral pharmaceuticals, spray tanning solution, makeup, and toothpaste. They are also used as food additives."  -wikipedia, the free encyclopedia-

You can read the rest on Wikipedia.

 I don't know why in Indonesia, Paraben is still legally used by people, as the effect is as dangerous as mercury or just let's say smoking. It is killing you slowly.
Starting this month, I become more aware of everything I use, especially with something which directly touches my skin, and of course have to check the ingredients too before buying. Make sure you are selective now in choosing cosmetic and skincare products. It does cost a little, buying free-paraben product, but why not? I'm sure you don't want to put your life in the line.
Paraben is a preservative in a cosmetic, just like MSG in snacks and so on. Usually, cheap cosmetics DO use Paraben, for sure. That's TOXIC !!
Know the trick! They always write it like "Methylparaben, ethylparaben, etc" (Damn it! That's chemistry!), and always positioned it near the end.

I'm now, totally avoiding product that contains Paraben, walaupun aku suka produknya, atau produknya bermanfaat, atau karena murah sekalipun, I SAY NO! I WON'T TAKE YOU!
Prove it yourself guys. When you go to a supermarket to buy skin cares or whatever, look for the ingredients first. And then, untuk pembaca yang di Indonesia, mungkin kalian bisa lihat sendiri di supermarket terdekat. Biasanya dia ada di sabun cuci muka, kebanyakannya sih body lotion dan krim wajah. Aku gak bisa mention namanya di sini pastinya, jadi ini inisiatif sendiri kalau kalian mau cari tahu. Oh ya, bahkan di sabun daerah kewanitaan juga ada lho. Bahkan kalau dibilang merek ini udah beriklan di TV, yang ada daun sirihnya itu lho... I hope you know. Kalau dibilang, aku lumayan sering lama pakai brand itu, tapi sejak tahu Paraben, sekarang aku pindah ke Lac***id. Mahal memang but FREE Paraben. Bisa dicek kok.

Here's some links that maybe useful for you.
http://www.brenditasbodyworks.com/shop/Category/articles_Sulfates_and_Parabens-Beware_of_the_Potential_Dangers

http://cincovidas.com/hype-or-fact-are-parabens-in-cosmetics-really-that-dangerous-you-bet/

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-02-16/health/sc-health-0216-parabens-20110216_1_paraben-free-phenoxyethanol-shelf-life

http://blog.blissmo.com/what-are-parabens-and-why-should-you-avoid-them/

I told my mom about this, and she becomes more aware now about anything she wants to buy, because last time, my mom was so greedy, even to her own skin. She bought cheap product without looking for the ingredients first. What she knows is only, "This is cheap. The usage of all of this is the same. Why paying more for same product?" Like that....
I guess now she's kind of regret.. Hahaha


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[ REVIEW ] MAYBELLINE NEW YORK MAKE UP REMOVER Eye & Lip

Today I woke up quite late, so there was no time to do make-up or whatever, and since it's Friday, people in my college don't really care about how the students dressed. Sometimes, the lecturer even wears a T-shirt and jeans or tank top with skirt. My college is that nice, hahaha

Anyway, since I didn't do so much make-up today, so here's my face after class. I only have mascara and lip cream.

NO FILTER!

As you can see there, my lip cream.... has faded away, and maybe you can't see the mascara well, because I was still sleepy in the morning, so if I have to make my lashes more volume (means thick mascara), I have to deal with sleepiness in school, IT'S SO HEAVY! That's why I didn't put too much mascara.

Oh yeah, and usually I'll put eyeliner too and bronzer on my cheek, but no time today.

Anyway, do you know guys? kalau pembersih muka biasa itu kurang bagus untuk menghapus make-up di muka. Contohnya sih kalo di Indonesia, ya OVALE gitu (itu yang aku pakai). Soalnya pembersih muka biasa ada ALCOHOL-nya, yang kalau menurutku sendiri, agak kurang bagus untuk membersihkan kelopak mata, buat bibir, apalagi! I tried to do it of course. Untuk mata, yang jelas pastinya bikin mata malah pedes! Apalagi kalau gak sengaja kena. Kalau untuk bibir, malah buat bibirku pecah-pecah. I'm not so expert in this thing, but just make sure that you buy that separately. Face cleanser for face (eyes and lip excluded!). Make-up cleanser for eye and lip ONLY. 

I've been using MAYBELLINE MAKE UP REMOVER (40 ml) for the whole month. It was 1 set with the yellow volume mascara in guardian, dan pas banget harganya 1 setnya murah, ya pasti beli lah, hahaha. Here's the pictures...

Aku gak tau berapa harga aslinya kalau dibeli terpisah. I think I saw it but I forgot how much.

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Efficient & Easy: This formula instantly removes all eye and lip make-up, even waterproof and non-tranfer

Gentle: Formulated for sensitive eyes. It is especially very gentle for the delicate skin around eyes

To use: Shake well before use. Soak a cotton pad with the lotion and apply on your eyes or lips. Follow facial cleansing with Maybelline foam or Cleansing Milk

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So, I applied some on a cotton pad. IF YOUR COTTON PAD IS TOO BIG, SOBEK AJA SEPARUHNYA SUPAYA GAK BUANG-BUANG. JANGAN BOROS!

Just apply a little, and then....... do it on your eyes and lips!

Jeng jeng jeng jeng..... Here's the result........

Sorry if the pictures are upside down, A a a.. I forgot to rotate it, LOL

PROS:

1. Cheap in price

2. Tersedia botol kecil dan besar, jadi gampang dibawa kemana-mana

3. Available in pharmacy / cosmetic counter. Kayak guardian dan Watsons, atau mana-mana aja yang ada counter khusus MAYBELLINE.

CONS:

1. It doesn't cleanse your make-up right away, I mean, harus digosok-gosok sedikit apalagi untuk mascara dan eyeliner yang waterproof, but still great

DO I WANT TO RE-PURCHASE?

Maybe, but I love to try other brand, which is a little bit cheaper 

RATE: 4.5/5 

Pleasure

Hi dearest, this is my first post after a long time. If you ever noticed, I did blog something since last year, under the name [ forthosewhofeelXL.blogspot.com ] or something. Geez, Aku sendiri bahkan lupa.
I remake the blog, redo everything, soalnya kok kayaknya nge-review atau nge-share soal cosmetic dan skin treatment malah lebih gampang (Oh ya?)

Before I start everything all over again, mau ngasitau aja, yang bakal aku share di sini adalah brand-brand Korea, terutamanya ETUDE HOUSE, karena sampai sekarang, aku pelanggan setia mereka (ciyeelahh).
Mungkin yang akan aku share adalah produk-produk lama mereka yang sudah gak diproduksi lagi. Upss, sorry, hehe.

 

But still, I'm interested with other brand too, so... Let's just see later. I've tried some of THE FACE SHOP, SKIN79, and innisfree, but they are just samples. Oh, and anyway, among the 9 brands above, I won't buy Dr.Jart+ . Why? They are so GODDAMN EXPENSIVE! It's not that they are so expensive like The History of Whoo product, slightly lower than that, but for me, still expensive, and moreover, not every online shop has it, especially in Indonesia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0VCCsHd1Ww&list=PLFB6D1791B26913C7

BB Cream Challenge! By Martina (eatyourkimchi).

For your information, I'm currently using Precious Mineral BB Cream Bright Fit and it hasn't finish yet, so, am going to do it in future

Share dong guys, kalian pakai produk apa dan suka brand apa. Mention me your blog address or Youtube maybe?
Tomorrow gonna start my review!