We have come to the end of the year. For that, I will summarize what I've been liking, keeping it being liked, or whatever thing is my favorite for around 2016. These might be the later product, limited edition, some which doesn't get produced anymore, or a new product I got this year. Let's go.

I got IOPE Moisture Skin Soft Peeling Gel in a sample size. This is my first experience using IOPE product. This brand is a high end Korean brand that's famous for the cushion. Actually, I have never use any peeling product, so I can't give an actual review, comparing with other product.

Eyeshadow Base is functioning as the primer/base before applying eyeshadow. It can enhances color, prevent from melting/smearing, and covers unwanted tone on the crease. Truthfully, because I have dry skin on the entire body, I don't need an eyebase. Moreover, the texture of Canmake Eyeshadow Base is creamy. I had thought it would smear, especially if I use a cream eyeshadow such as Laneige Two Tone Shadow Bar. But considering this one is a must have item, I often saw it on Youtube, I need to make it a try.

I bought Exoticon a+ softlens because my ex-workmate gave me suggestion about the most comfortable softlens for her. I usually bought the X2 version from Exoticon. As for grey, I chose the most natural color for everyday use.

Love 020 / Your Smile is Very Alluring / Just One Smile is Very Alluring is Chinese novel by Gu Man. On this post, I only reviewed the comparison between movie and 30 episodes TV series since I don't read the novel. Anyway, if you're interested on reading the novel, it has been translated until complete here. This is my comeback to Chinese movie / TV series after the long serial Bu Bu Jing Xin season 1 in my campus life. I couldn't bear watching the 50+ episodes from season 2 though. And now, I have done watching Love 020 movie, but not yet with the drama.

This was my second time visiting AFAID, although my sister had attended this annual festival since the first it was launched here. But this time, it was the first time for us to buy the ticket concert. Probably because the later artists were not much intriguing for our interest. This year, there were ELISA, Lia, and Aimer so I'd love to attend with one of them. We chose to buy VIP ticket because standing is so much work. Although me and my sister only attend the day 1 concert (which I already predicted that ELISA and Lia wouldn't be on the same day), it became a precious experience for us. Well, it was our first paid up concert with Japanese artists for us so it's very exciting. The first time I attended AFAID is in this post.

"Sono kuchibiru, kesshoku grada" or "That lips with complex gradation" is the motto for Kate Color Sensor Lip Tint, or just call it Color Lip Tint. More information about this lip tint and how to use is on my other post. Actually, I ordered BK-1, not PK-1. But it came like that so whatever.. It is of course the seller's fault, but I won't complain or anything if it is still satisfying. I think BK-1 would be similar to RS-1 anyway so I don't care much. To be truth, I don't care what color I'll buy since it all looks the same to me and I can't choose between BK-1, RD-1 or PK-1 so I'm glad it is PK, a lighter color than RS because it will be good to mix them. This is the first lip product I owned from Kate brand, though I have bought a few of its makeup lines. I bought this together with the eyeshadow, Dark Night Glow.

Dark Night Glow is the latest eyeshadow from KATE for Autumn & Winter 2016 trend. As usual, the color variation from KATE eyeshadow range is all about brown. Even though I bought the purple (PU) color, it doesn't look too colorful. Instead, it has brown hue from the gradation created. Dark Night Glow's theme is about wet shadow. It means to create glossy eyes. For more information about this eyeshadow on how to use, shade, etc. you can refer to my previous post.

This liner product is not only functioning as eyeliner, but also lip liner & blusher. Shade no.1-15 are for eyes, while no.16-20 are from lip & cheek. I bought two of it, in two types, for eye & lip since I need to try them all. I chose #13 Log Road because the brown color looks different than a usual greyish brown eyeliner. This one is more warm-red. And the other is no.19 Apple Tree Road, a peachy dark pink lip liner.

I have posted about BCL Slim Gel Pencil Liner in brown color earlier. The gel pencil is very satisfying and unlike Visee Slim Gel Liner, it is firmer. Visee's gel pencil is too thin for me and it's already empty for around 10 times application. With almost the same price, I think I'll choose BCL and it's easy to be found here. I bought the black version now since I have finished my Visee's.

After Coffee Bronze, I will be reviewing Humming Coral. I bought this first but since it took 1,5 months through PO, I bought Coffee Bronze to satisfied my interest. The only thing I dislike from this range is the creamy texture can create obvious eyelid line on everyone, not only me. But if I didn't include that, Two Tone Shadow Bar is a decent and convenient eyeshadow.

Missha Japan launched a Magical Tint lipgloss/tinted gloss recently for summer. There are 3 shades available:
1. Clear Sky Blue has water color blue pearl
2. Chameleon Green has pink pearl
3. Mysterious Black has gold pearl.


Recently, there are many weird color lip product that's been famous in Japan. This Magical Tint maybe works the same as the other glosses, example Canmake Your Lip Only Gloss. It works by changing lip color to your own moisture/temperature. For swatches, you can watch this video from Saaya:


I think it's only sold exclusively in Japan. So buy through the channel / online shop is the best way to get this gloss. And I think this is a limited edition for summer. For information, Missha cushion is also famous in Japan, together with Etude House.

This the famous eyeshadow from Visee because the color variation is different than most of Japanese eyeshadow color. I think since Glossy Rich Eyes, Visee won't afraid to launch bold colors, though still sheer if compared to Western eyeshadow. The range is actually already launched since 2-3 years ago. But I only got the chance to buy it now.

I was watching Sara Sawano's channel that time and she introduced a weird lipgloss from Sigma Beauty, Sigma Lip Switch. Hers were in shade Double Whammy, Other Worldly, and Transcend. Despite all of that, I think the only normal one is Double Whammy, which has pink glittery neon finish. Other Worldly looks like a blue zombie/alien lips, or arowana fish. Transcend is quite a cute neon purple-ish but not for daily. I think it will be suitable for clubbing? The price for each is only $10-$14. Sara also mixed three of them on her lips and it looks quite inspiring for photoshoot or makeup artist. Below is the video:

I finally tried The Saem product. I thought I would try their famous liquid concealer. But I don't need too many concealer (I have 3 now) so I tried the lip tint. It is similar to Canmake Your Lip Only Gloss though, change color to pink and darker following temperature/moisture. And by the way, Your Lip Only Balm already came exclusively in Japan, the lipbalm version, in two variants.

As promised, I bought Laneige Two Tone Shadow Bar in no.4 Coffee Bronze. I actually bought the other shade, no.1 Humming Coral through 2 months PO, so still waiting for it. Of course I'll post another review for Humming Coral later. This time, it is about Coffee Bronze.

I haven't had posted about KATE's latest collection before. But this time, I'm very interested in two of its collection for A/W 2016. Let's see what KATE will launch on 1st August.

Your Lip Only Gloss is a popular lipgloss from Canmake that can change lip color to create your own lipgloss according to moisture. The color is bluish red / pink, but it depends on the situation & pigmentation on your lips. That's why the tag is "a lip color that's unique to you". More detail is on the website. There are three colors right now, 01 is a clear gloss that will turn blue-ish red/pink, 02 is the same color as 01 but with glitter, and 03 is a purple/ darker pink shade. There is a limited 04 Black Change color that will turn your lips/lipstick to darker color (ex: if your lipstick is cherry red, it will turn to plum red by topping with the lipgloss).


But it's a limited edition and already unsold, except if try looking on some online shop. But if you still want it, Coupy Design still has some or try the jet black one also from Coupy. And Kanebo KATE has also launched a new Color Sensor Lip Tint that has black shade.-Should I say I'm interested to buy one is RS-1 and the new eyeshadow Dark Night Glow? And somewhile ago there are black, blue, and yellow lipgloss trend in Japan.

It's summer! And many good films came out at this season, especially in Japan. Since there will be summer vacation and all coming up. Currently, I'm watching 12 anime series, 3 J-doramas, and 2 K-dramas. Anyway, this time, I'll suggest the current dramas I'm watching, taking note if it's good or not. Reminder: I will update and adding more review each time I found something new in this post. So I posted an unfinished page here, sorry. But I don't care. I should inform you of a new, promising dramas so you won't be outdated.

Flaring Curl Mascara is said to create perfect curl with long lasting staying power. The color is not real black, but a brown that's virtually deep black. There is only one color, the Chocola Black. And Lip & Cheek Gel is like an improved formula from Cream Cheek. It's still can be used on both cheek & lips like the previous product.

Do you know about blue lipgloss? After Canmake Your Lip Only Gloss in black (limited), Japan is in rave for blue lipgloss. It gives blue sparkling shines, which is different than pink or red. The famous & expensive blue gloss is from RMK Lip Jelly Gloss #03 Baby Blue for 2,376Y on the picture below:


But don't worry. Coupy Design by Decora Girl also produced blue lipgloss. In darker shade though. But still has similar sparkles for 1,296Y. You can watch Sara Sawano Youtube for Coupy Design Milkyway Blue Lipgloss:


If you do think that Coupy Design's blue is not suitable for yourself, Mikipon has made a DIY blue lipgloss video below:


That's it for the latest information about Japan's culture. I will update more if I find anything else. Oh yeah, in case you have enough time and a creative person, you can watch Surero's channel DIY Konnyaku-batake Jelly Resin Charm here:

This is a lotion that can act as a moisturizer for face & body. Recently, my hands skin are very dry because I have OCD to wash my hands & work in cold air-conditioned room afterwhat. I need something to moisturize it, but not sticky like a hand cream. When I found this at Aeon Mall BSD (to buy big sale Osewaya's earrings), I tried to put the lotion on my hand. It feels hydrating, cooling off, a good item. And in the end, I bought the full 500ml bottle for Rp 98.500,-! It's quite a deal.

I found this old liquid rouge on a few Youtube channels such as haruxnyan, SekineRisa, Momopiyo, and Sara Sawano as summer color makeup theme. I've been in lost to choose between 101 Rose Melody that Sekine Risa wore or 102 Rose Finale in Sara Sawano video. But finally got the 102 Rose Finale because I want an obvious rouge and confused if 101 Rose Melody would be too sheer like the Shine Caresse Tint. Though in the end, I finally grabbed the 101 later. This liquid rouge is already available since 2014 or before, though. But I just found it lately from Youtube. I'm glad I bought Shine Caresse Tint, but I don't like the smell. It's acid-y and a bit sour on my tongue. That weird sensation gives me the urge to try another liquid rouge / lip gloss from L'oreal.

BCL is a makeup brand from Japan. Comes here by the famous Browlash EX for eye makeup. BCL actually has Clear Last and Tsururi as their famous makeup brand other than Browlash EX. Don't forget the Lovetulle long / volume mascara which has scent. I have black Slim Gel Liner from Visee so I wish another gel pencil in brown color. Browlash EX Slim Gel Pencil Liner Brown is a 2mm gel liner in round shape.

Select Fairy is a brand from Fairy Republic. So far, there are three types of contact lens from Fairy Republic, Select Fairy (1 Day & Monthly), User Select 1 Day, and Fairy (1 Day & Monthly). I got 5 pairs-10 lenses total of Select Fairy 1 Day Street Brown from Pinkicon. The models for this brand are Yasui Rei (User Select & Select Fairy 1 Day), Hirose Mai (Select Fairy Monthly), and Tanaka Mei (Fairy).

I bought a cute eyeshadow / eyeliner from L'oreal Paris. This can be used to create line easily or smudge for eyeshadow. In Japan and many countries, the shade V02 is called Magnifying Brown and V03 is Up Wing Burgundy. But in Indonesia, V02 is called Brown-Fancy Wink and V03 is Purple-Glimpse of Paradise. There are 4 shades as of now which are black, brown, burgundy, and bronze.

I bought the third Cream Cheek from Canmake. I love them so much, I can put the #13 Love Peach everyday because it's a sheer peach that gives natural flush. And #CL01 sometimes for an occassion when I want to emphasize white pale skin to look like a doll. So when Canmake had a sale on store (I got the SMS after signing up at Matahari dept store to receive ads), I bought another rare color #CL07 Clear Ruby Cherry that's already discontinued in Japan. They're quickly getting discontinued... As for Coloring Eyebrow, the BA was telling me excitedly that this eyebrow mascara is a rave item from they customer, and I got curious to try. Even though I have too many eyebrow products now, which I rarely used because my eyebrows are already thick. Wrong item and it means Shin-chan's eyebrow.

I was using Etude House Moistfull Collagen Cream with the First Essence since 2013. I don't have problem with using it because it brightens my skin without breakout. As for moisturizing. I don't feel it does a good job because I have very dry skin without enough solution. But I'm satisfied with the cream for many things it does to my skin. When I almost emptied a bottle of cream, the seller told me that the usual set I bought was sold out so I need to find another product. In the end, I wanted to try this new cream rather than using the usual Moistfull Collagen. This one is Deep Cream and I expected more to moisturize my skin.

The review this time is my first eyeshadow from Western. I didn't have interest in Western eyeshadow before because they came in too bold pigmentation. The eyeshadows I have from Japan & Korea are so far sheer and glittery, with each different staying power of course. But recently, Japan is in haul from this London brand. I think MUR is quiet new, launched in 2014. Though they are mostly raving about I♡Makeup Naked Chocolate Palette, I bought the Iconic Palette instead. Part of it is because I need to PO the Naked Chocolate, and the other is because I'm interested for Urban Decay's NAKED 3 cheaper dupe gossip.

Following the Alice in trend series from BEYOND, I decided to buy the latest cushion from Alice in Blooming (for spring & summer 2016). Previously, it was Alice in Glow BB Cushion #01 Milk Cake. But this one, it's slightly a different cushion than Alice in Glow. The no.01 shade is called Pink Beige

I finally grabbed on Missha x Line Friends edition! This is so in hyped recently because the packaging is cute and Line is popular in many countries. For me, while many people favorite characters are either Brown or Cony, I would chose James! Yeah, he is crazy and crazy and funny and I don't have anymore comment about his expression. Too bad he is unpopular. The eyeshadow is in pink-themed color and the lipstick is claimed as matte type in brick red color. I think Salsa Red color is famous recently in Korea and I'm interested in advertising picture.

I'm so into watching stage play adaptation. Be it a musical or not, I don't care. Well, the first time I watched a stage play was when Kuroshitsuji first made into a musical. I kept following only Kuroshitsuji without realising there were many stage play adaptations being made after that. One of them is the old Hakuouki Musical Saitou-hen, in 2012. So far, I have watched Hakuouki (Saitou, Okita, Hijikata, Kazama-hen, LIVE), Kuroshitsuji (2009-2015 re-run, total 5), Clock Zero ~Shuuen no Ichibyou~ Re-verse-Mind, Fushigi Yuugi 2015 (not a musical), and Persona 3 The Weird Masquerade (1 Male & Female, 2 Male, 3 Male). I don't know if I can be called a master in musical already after watching them. Maybe not enough? In this post, I'll create my own impression after watching those list above, per series.

I rarely bought new skincare. Part of it is because I’m satisfied with Etude House Moistfull Collagen as my night cream. And the other one is because I’m afraid it’ll give me breakouts. The only makeup I couldn’t use is Etude House Secret Beam Powder Pact which gave me breakout for my whole face 3 years ago. And skincare is too much in term of formula, more than cosmetic. I’m afraid my previous Mizon also gives me breakout when I used daily. So I don’t use it often now, only once a week before doing makeup. But well, I got curious of this Sleeping Mask because it claimed to have soothing fragrance and hydrating formula. A perfect match for my very very dry skin.

I'm so in love with BEYOND Alice series. I have purchased the Alice in Glow Cushion and finally tried the Oil Tint. You see, because I like the cushion so much, I even ordered the second series cushion, Alice in Blooming! Still waiting for it to arrive. I think there is no difference in term of formula, just a new packaging. Well, apart from it, the Alice in Glow series has finally sold in Indonesia. I bought this lip tint in store. Normal price is Rp 199.000, but since it's new, I got it for Rp 159.000. Online is still cheaper. T.T