Showing posts with label Jess Yamada. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jess Yamada. Show all posts

May 11, 2016

NIVEA Make Up Clear Review + Selfie Challenge

Hello everyone, we are back at it again with a beauty review! :D
Some of you might have seen this product from our Instagram accounts...
Hint: No Makeup
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YES! It's a makeup remover PLUS cleanser (2in1) from NIVEA!
As surprising as it may sound, not everyone knows that double cleansing (i.e. cleansing milk/oil + face wash) is a must to properly clean your make up. Face wash alone won’t be able to completely remove your make up, and THAT, my friend, is very highly possible to cause acne, premature skin aging, and the list goes on and on. Also, if you ever wonder why your skincare doesn’t work as it claims, yep, it might also be because you put it on top of a not-so clean surface.


Now that you get the gist of it, let us introduce you to NIVEA Make Up Clear!

PRODUCT
The packaging comes in a simple white tube form and each tube contains 100 gr, which means ideal for travel! We always bring a makeup remover when traveling (especially during long flights) to freshen up and to keep our skin healthy. :D

There are four variants of NIVEA Make Up Clear to choose from:
L-R: Foam for Oily Skin - Foam for Normal Skin - Mud for Oily Skin
(Another one is a Scrub type - not in the picture)
The textures.

Jess: I tried the mud variant twice and had some breakout after both attempts. It quite confused me because right after I used it, I wiped my skin with a cleansing oil which I usually use, and saw no residue at all on the white cotton pad; which means, it cleans my face really well. I honestly think that the only reasonable cause must be my super sensitive skin which is allergic to one of the ingredients in this product, because I read a lot of reviews about this and most of them are positive - they love it.
I suggest if you have a super sensitive, acne prone skin like me, go for the foam ones. I tried both the oil and normal version, both didn’t break me out and they cleansed just as well as the mud one. Or if you insist on trying this mud version, you might wanna try it on one or few parts first; perhaps your forehead or chin, and see how it goes.

Elle: I didn't try the mud variant, because we have a very similar type of skin, 

Jess: -_-

Elle: ^^; ...so I just tried the Nivea Make Up Clear White - Foam (the pink one) variant and it didn't break me out at all. :)

Step-by-Step
(This is for the Nivea Make Up Clear White - Foam. Each variant has its own way of cleansing which you can see here)
1. Apply on your skin by gently massaging in a circular motion using wet fingertips for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Avoid the eye area (use eye makeup remover for your eye makeup).
Optional: You can also wet your face first with warm water before applying this product.

2. Rinse off with warm water. Make sure you there is no cleanser left.

THAT'S IT!
We usually follow up with a facial cleanser just to make sure it's really clean lol. But it's optional.

Why We Love It

QUICK, NO FUSS.

Just like the tagline says, "Makeup bersih tanpa residu kurang dari 5 menit" (no residue in under 5 minutes)!

It really cleansed the whole makeup (except for eye makeup) with no residue left in just ONE time cleansing. This is the proof:
↑ After using NIVEA Make Up Clear, we tried wiping our skin using a cleansing makeup we usually used, and as you can see, there was no residue left!


We were very impressed (and surprised) because every time we use a water-based makeup remover, it usually takes 2-3 cotton pads to remove the whole makeup! So, this NIVEA Make Up Clear is really a time saver. 

PRICE
IDR 28,000/tube
(verrry affordable right!!)

CHALLENGE

NIVEA is having an interesting selfie challenge for a limited time (til 15 May 2016 only):
You can get Make Up Hampers worth IDR 2,000,000 each and 1 of 10 lucky winners will get an exclusive day with the famous Make Up Artist, Bubah Alfian!

Let's join the challenge! For more info about the terms and conditions, click here :)

April 28, 2016

Guest Speakers for Japan Wave Expo (Central Park, Jakarta)


Heeelloooooo!!!
OMG it's been so long since our last blog post! We were busy helping our family business, preparing GOWIGASA's new collection (YES!), and Jess has been busy with her master degree too!

Ok ok, enough excuses!

Let us update this space with this event back in February where we were invited to be guest speakers! It was an honour, really, to be part of this big event called Japan Wave Expo. The topic of our talkshow was mainly about our personal style and Japanese fashion, because Japan Wave Expo was actually a Japan fashion event which aimed to introduce Japan fashion to Indonesia.

While we were on our way to Central Park, some of you snapped us some pics from the event:
...which made us very nervous!

Before our turn came, we relaxed a bit at T.G.I. Friday's for a short briefing.

Aaand, it started!
Hahah! Elle accidentally wore a matching leopard blazer with the MC! xD
 Jess was describing her OOTD. Her pinafore was actually from OLIVE des OLIVE, one of the Japanese brands that was presented at the event!
Elle also happened to wear OLIVE des OLIVE top and matched it with GOWIGASA high-waisted skirt.

We talked about how we adore Japan fashion and how it's influenced our style. We also love how (most of) the Jap always put extra effort to their outfits. If you've been to Japanespecially Tokyo, you'd know what we are talking about. Even the grandma&grandpa are so stylish!! Japan street style is always refreshing to see. :)

Besides our talk show, the event itself was filled with a lot of prestigious Japanese brands showcasing their latest collections, such as OLIVE des OLIVE, FIG&VIPER, and BOBSON. Take a look!
Japanese Hijab style! 
Happy to know more and more Japanese brands coming to Indonesia, always a treat to the eye! :D

The event was also graced by well-known singers from Indonesia and Japan, including Tulus and Hiroaki Kato.

After our talk show, we strolled around Tribeca Park to check out the fashion booths!

And what made our evening even more awesome was this!!
 Yes! We met our favourite member of JKT48, the super adorable Jessica Veranda! ♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ)
It was really nice meeting her! :)

Got to know some of the brands owners too!


And of courseee, meeting these lovely people!

Thank you for saying hi and being like super sweet!! :)

 With our cousins who accompanied us that day, Bianca and Brianna!

 The goodie bag from the event.

Selfie with the crowd! Thank you so much to everyone who came to see and support us!! :)

We'd also like to thank Japan Wave Expo, JETRO, and SYZYGY99 for inviting us. We had such a great time sharing and learning about Japan fashion! Hope to see more events like this in the future 

Photos by: Resky Ramadhan and Julius Sathya

XOXO

January 27, 2016

How to Get Wi-Fi ALL DAY LONG in Singapore! | Changi Recommends Wifi Router Review

If there is one thing we could grant as the Best Invention Ever, it would be the one and only: Internet. Whether or not you agree with us, we think it's safe to say that each and everyone of us know how useful internet really is, how it makes our life so much easier (and lazier, ha!)
Now, when it comes to Travel -which is one of our most enjoyable things in life, internet also comes in handy. Jess has described about this on her ask.fm:
Long story short, internet always helps us before we travel AND during the trip itself. And of course, beside for using all the helpful apps up there during our trip, we need it to keep in touch with our family, clients, customers and employees. PLUS, internet is die die needed for us to share anything on our social media accounts. #firstworldproblem #buthey #aproblemisaproblem

Question is, HOW do we get internet connection while traveling?
Most popular options would be to:
- get a local sim card and apply for data package,
- borrow a cafe's or your friend's internet connection OR
- our favorite option: get a Portable Wifi
As Jess mentioned up there (on her ask.fm post), we prefer Portable Wifi because it's a lot simpler and one router can be used by many devices at the same time. So you can use it with your family and friends (and share the fee as well :b ), OR you can connect it to your phone, laptop, iPad at the same... ah, you geddit.

Okay, so, without further ado, let us introduce you to:
Our internet hero in Singapore!


How To Use?

Steps to Connect to the Internet using the Wifi Router
1. Turn on the router: Press and hold the button until the screen lights up
2. Proceed to Settings on your mobile device and ensure that your Wi-Fi function is on
3. Connect to the network that matched the router's SSID and enter the Wi-Fi key (password):
Both the Wifi SSID and Key are on the back side of the router.

...And that's it, you're connected to the world!
Chat / call / work / play / browse anything, anytime, anywhere!

Dunno where to go? Just browse leh.
Got high speed 4G internet connection for what? *pls excuse our sudden singlish*
Google Search - TripAdvisor - Google Maps... All checked, all connected nice and steady. Seriously, the internet connection is really good (fast and stable), at least compared to Indonesian internet. It's no big surprise, though. According to this rating system, out of 167 countries rated, Singapore is the 19th country with best internet connection while Indonesia is the 108th. *silent cry*

Found a nice spot on the road and want to update it live to Snapchat?
No problem, thanks to Changi Recommends Wifi Router!
The small router is very lightweight, you can put it in your pocket or simply carry it in your bag.

Need to check on your bank account immediately?
Even with 'No Service' sign, you get the full Wifi signal, so just do it loh. ^^


Tips n Trick

When you collect the router, you will be given this maroon bag.
Inside it is a plug-in charger with a usb cable, and the router itself.
P.S. If you're reading this, you're welcome, Priscilla! We really enjoy the router, thanks! :D

Do note that if you use the router non-stop (like we did), the battery tends to run out pretty fast.
Now with the plug-in charger, you can use it to charge the router when you stay for a pretty long time in a cafe, restaurant, salon, massage parlour, etc. We also recommend you to charge your router overnight so you can use it the next day with full battery.

We bring our own powerbank (which is a crucial stuff for us) with its own cable, so we left the charger at the hotel and use this instead to charge the router when needed.

Or if you bring your own laptop like Elle did, and all you wanna do is to watch a movie in a cafe, well, you can simply charge the router by plugging in the USB cable to the laptop. And yes, the unlimited, high speed Wifi also means that you can binge streaming online, undisturbed. ^^


How To Collect

You can easily spot Changi Recommends booths when you step outside the Arrival Hall at Changi Airport's Terminal 1, 2 and 3:
↑ Changi Recommends Booth at Terminal 2 
You can rent the router directly at the booth, or even better, you can RESERVE 3 days in advance via their website (use code 'ELLEJESSSGWIFI' to get a special online rate of SGD9/day if you travel by end of June 2016. The reservation form is here and have to be made at least 3 working days (72 hours) prior to departure date):
...and collect it at the booth when you arrive at the airport, hassle-free:

↑ Changi Recommends Booth near the check-in area at Terminal 2. 
You can return the router here before going to the Departure Hall. :D


Anyway ^^

During our last trip to Singapore to visit the Trick Eye Museum (before this one), we already used this router actually! So when Changi Recommends contacted us to review this super useful thing, we said yes immediately! #SatisfiedCustomer

BUT.
(Jess) At the end of that trip, when I wanted to return the router, I FORGOT THE MAROON BAG!!! The bag was inside my big suitcase which was already checked in to the flight - before I got into the departure hall. T_______T Got too convenient using it til I almost forgot to return EVEN THE ROUTER when my flight was ALREADY BOARDING... T__________________T

So what happened next was, I rushed to the nearest Changi Recommends booth (which is the one at the Terminal 1 Departure Hall, near Omega Watch), returned the router to the girl in the booth and told her about my situation (forgot about the maroon bag + charger AND my flight was already boarding). She was very helpful and quickly let me know that I need to pay SGD 50 for the replacement cost of the charger. She said that I can claim the SGD 50 back when I return the charger later (she also told me that I can ship it to their address if I prefer to, but I told her that I would be back to Singapore, so I'll return it by that time, which I fortunately did ^^;). So I paid SGD 50 in cash, got the printed receipts, and managed to catch my flight. *phew*

Fast forward to the picture above , I returned the maroon bag and the charger, and the girl (different with the one who helped me before, but she was also very helpful and fast ^^) asked me to fill in a form, and now I just have to wait for the refunded SGD 50.

So, in case you forgot to return the items like I did, you know what to do. ^^;;;;;; Overall, the collecting-returning process is hassle-free and we are very satisfied with both Changi Recommends' service and product!
 Booth locations and opening hours 

For more information about the Wi-Fi router and Changi Recommends, click here.



Special for our readers

RESERVE 3 days in advance here via their website and use code 'ELLEJESSSGWIFI' to get a special online rate of SGD9/day (normal rate = SGD10)!! This code is valid until June 30, 2016. The reservation form is here and have to be made at least 3 working days (72 hours) prior to departure date.

Okay guys, we hope you find this post useful. Til next time! :D