Where to buy Korean skincare and beauty products? There are only a few Korean Beauty brands that entered Indonesia. Whenever I wanted to buy new skincare or makeup products, I always do the survey first. I mean both product reviews and the shops which sell them. Talking about the beauty products, it is HUGE market out there, especially online shops and e-marketplace. Every time I look for an online shop that sells product I wanted, I have to spend like at least 2-3 days to decide which online shop to buy from.

My conditions to choose an online shop:

✓ sell only authentic products

✓ cheapest among all shops

✓ trusted seller / have many followers

✓ good testimonials from previous buyers

✓ fast response

✓ good customer service

✓ shipping fee

ALTHEA INDONESIA

web: http://id.althea.kr

IG: altheakorea

Althea has been my favourite korean beauty website ever since they launched in Indonesia. They have covered almost all korean beauty brands to satisfy each consumer's need. They are also taking note our request of what skincare or beauty product we wish to include in Althea. This instantly increases points to Althea. Their customer service is also worth mentioning. Their products are definitely authentic, way cheaper than counter's price, and always have product discounts. I love how Althea gives free shipping every purchase above IDR 299,000. However, Indonesia customs just issued new import policy which affected all imports. Oh no. I can't believe the free shipping goodness is fading away *crying*.

BEAUTY LINK BY SOCIOLLA

web: https://beautylink.sociolla.com

IG: beautylink_id

One of the local beauty website which is originally launched by Sociolla. They did not own the products they sell in the website. It is basically an e-marketplace specially made for all beauty related goods. So you can find more than one prices for a particular product. It is because more than one vendors are selling it. Basically what we do is comparing the price. I once purchased a beauty item here. It sent my purchase request to the real vendor. The vendor will do the packaging and shipping. They also give free shipping option. Overall, my impression is good.

BEAUTY GLOWING SHOP

web: http://www.beautyglowingshop.com

IG: beautyglowing

Okay this is another site I often buy from. It has only few beauty items but I often found the cheapest here. No free shipping guys.

HELLO SORA

web: http://www.hellosora.com

IG: hellosora.asia

PAPUROS

web: http://www.papuros.co.id

IG: papurosshop

YEPPENE SHOP

web: http://yeppene.com/home

IG: readystock_3ce.etude

LINE: @yeppeneshop

HENECO BEAUTY

web: http://www.henecobeauty.com

IG: etudekoreacosmetic

LINE: @etudekoreacosmetic (use @)

RIE BUTIK

web: http://www.riebutik.com

IG: riebutik.kosmetik

3CE JAKARTA

Shopee: https://shopee.co.id/3ce_jakarta

IG: 3ce_jakarta

LINE: @3ce_jakarta (use @)

I bought all my 3CE products here. I think this shop has more complete 3CE products compared to other shops. It is cheaper and the seller is nice too. Beside 3CE, this shop actually sells other brands as well like Innisfree, Laneige, and others. Just check it out guys. Don't forget to order from Shopee to get free shipping.

KOREAN BEAUTY

Shopee: https://shopee.co.id/koreanbeauty

IG: koreanbeautyshop.id

LINE: @koreanbeautyshop (use @)

I always stock my sheet masks, and here often cheaper than others.

NAMU CORNER

IG: namu.corner

LINE: @namucorner (use @)

Cheers ~

There are a lot of trends going on right now. One of them is you already know from my post title which is Korean Eyelash Extension. So what is this eyelash extension thingy and why it is so popular? In fact, eyelash extension is not a new thing actually. Many Korean celebrities did it to give a push to their eyes so it appears bigger, sparkling, and innocent. The most important thing is you won't need to deal with fake eyelashes anymore. Without any make up on too, you will now have beautiful eyes every time you sleep and wake up. It's so convenient right?

Korean-style Eyelash Extension is more natural looking lashes, so it suits for everyday look. There is other types of extension too such as more dramatic and glamorous lashes. It depends on people's taste really. Personally, I prefer Korean Natural Eyelash Extension.

I am not planning to do this honestly (never thought of it). My friend Jennifer is the one who introduce and persuade me to do it together. The main reason is if you do it with your friend (2 people at least) is cheaper (we love cheaper thing okay haha). So basically, I found this place via Instagram. It's having March promotion. The place is very close to my boarding house too (Sunter, Jakarta Utara) hence it is perfect. Go check their instagram playlash.id if you are interested.

First of all, I booked two weeks ahead for the treatment and also need to pay for deposit money which is only IDR 50.000. The beautician, Ci Intan, is very friendly and kind. During the process, I feel assured and no worry at all. Her work is neat too and she assured it won't harm your natural lashes. The lashes she used is mink lashes, not silk or synthetic. For you who don't know, Mink Lashes are the most natural looking eyelash extensions because they are lightweight, soft and natural.

Mink lashes literally came from this cute guy but imagine black ones. Don't know this creature?

Do you remember seeing this creature some where? Hmm..

Back to my story, the whole process takes more or less 1.5 hours and we only need to lay down during the process. You could take a nap if you can. But the thing with this treatment is it's kinda stingy to my eyes. I have a bit burning sensation to my under eyes where the lashes are. The beautician said it is because of the glue vapour. I am wearing contact lenses that time though so the unpleasant feeling to my eyes are less if compared to what it did to my friend Jennifer. Her eyes become red and teary. But after a while the eyes are back to normal of course. Well, no pain no gain right.

Here are the pictures I took after the treatment is done.

With the pretty Beautician, Ci Intan

What I Love from Korean Eyelash Extension

- It makes my eyes bigger even without contact lenses
- It saves my make up time a lot since I don't need to use eyeliner and mascara
- It makes my eyes pretty obviously
- It can last till 2-4 weeks

What I Don't Like from Korean Eyelash Extension

- After the treatment, on the first day, I feel heavy on my eyes since I am not used to have long and many lashes. But the next day, I am kinda used to it already.
- Need to be extra careful not to ruin the extension meaning no rubbing your eyes, no oil-based makeup remover, no usual way to wash your face (not to touch the lashes), and no sleeping on stomach anymore.
- After times, it gets build up of dust and dirts on the lashes which I do not know how to clean it without the risk of losing the lashes.

Do I Want to Retouch?

Definitely not now. I am letting my lash extensions fall naturally. Then I don't wanna retouch it just yet since I will go having my summer holiday which may incorporate a lot of sea water and sand. So will reconsider to redo after my vacation. Maybe I am gonna try different treatment next time.


Okay guys that's my honest review. See you next post.

Cheers ~

I am back with korean skincare review. I am basically a korean skincare lover. Tbh, most of my skincare and makeup products are from Etude House. However, I don't want to stick to one product forever, so I want to explore more to find the best nutrient for my skin especially my face. Besides, do you ever feel like your skin loves and suits to one product, it gives you the effect you wanted, then one day that effect is gone. Hmm.. Is it possible that our skin get bored to a product? I am wondering.

It is my first time trying Mamonde Rose Water Toner. I heard (read actually :P) that this is the best selling product from Mamonde brand.

Product Name : Mamonde Rose Water Toner

Product Origin : Korea

Size : 250ml

Usage Recommendation : 12 months after first usage

Price : IDR 193.300, RM48

Where to Buy: Althea Indonesia, Althea Malaysia

Soothing moisture toner in sweeping type that contains rose water 90.89% instead of water (grown in rose canyon in Bulgaria, a rose growing district). Rose in warm characteristic offers excellent moisture to dry skin by indoor heating. 4 Free: no animal ingredient, no mineral oil, no artificial colour and 1/4 dioxin free.

Ingredient

It contained 90.89% rose water extract.

Others percentage consisting of Butylene Glycol (solvent, moisturizer), Plum Tree, Lotus Extract, Glycerin (solvent, moisturizer), Ethylhexylglycerin (moisturizer), Carbomer (viscocity control), Tromethamine (pH adjusters), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Fragrance, and PEG hydrogel jeneyi Painted -60 castor oil.

(source: cosdna/cosmetic_c5a7147482)

The back of the bottle is written in Korean (I can't read T.T)

1. After cleansing, soak with cotton pad and and sweep (exfoliation and moisturising)

2. Spray frequently as moisture mist (moisturising)

3. Soak with a sheet pack and apply as a soothing pack/mask. Leave for 10 minutes when dryness is severe (soothing and moisturising)

4. Pour in an empty bottle with facial oil in 7:3 ratio to use as oil mist

5. Soak rose water to a sponge that applies make up base and apply make up

The bottle itself is in transparent soft pink colour. The design is a simple cylinder tube with white cap on top.

The new bottle is sealed with foil too

My skin condition after 1 week using Mamonde Rose Toner

The toner remove leftover make up quite well

The liquid is basically like water, only with rose scent hence super light consistency. It indeed smells fresh like rose flower. On the first application, I feel fresh and clean. It doesn't stick and give itchiness  reaction therefore the product suits to even sensitive skin (my skin is mild sensitive). When I used cotton pad to apply, it does wipe off the leftover make up. After 1 week, I can see my red blemishes are reduced. I can say that this toner has given calming effect to my skin. I usually apply toner in 2 ways. In the morning, I will only pour a little to my palm and tap tap all over my face to absorp. In night, I will apply the product in a cotton pad and wipe my face gently to remove leftover make up.

This toner is best followed by moisturizer. I feel like it is too dry if we use only the toner, because it contains alcohol (phenoxyethanol), alcohol can dehydrate your skin and it dries faster hence makes our skin dry too. Besides, I did not feel any obvious effect or improvement to my skin. It only gives refreshing effect so it doesn't impress me at all.

Overall, it is a gentle toner perfect for all skin types, very recommended for the sensitive skin type. However, if you are finding toner with more benefits, maybe this is not the one.

★★★★☆ 4/5