About a week ago we took a trip to Yogyakarta city. Jess had never been there, while Elle had only been there once, for a school trip in 2004. And now, thanks to Cetaphil, we've finally visited the city together PLUS got ourselves pampered (and more)!! xD
Before we checked in to our hotel, we paid a visit to Guardian at Plaza Ambarrukmo first. Guardian has always been supporting Cetaphil, so if you are wondering where to get a Cetaphil product, look for a Guardian store nearby!
After about an hour and a half ride, during which we slept most of the way, we finally reached our hotel, Plataran Borobudur Resort and Spa. It's actually located in Magelang (about 45km from Yogyakarta).
So you might wanna like their page here, because they LOVE to give awesome prizes like this, useful beauty tips and of course, their products!
And here are the winners' reviews (≧▽≦)づ
Yep, there were actually two more winners, but they were unable to attend, which is quite a bummer because:
Plataran Borobudur is very secluded and surrounded by nature, so it's perfect for a relaxing getaway!
Time for Spa!
↑ Milk bath overlooking the forest and Borobudur Temple? Yes, please!
...now we're here!
After the spa, we went to our room to freshen up a bit for dinner, and greeted by these sweet welcome gifts from the hotel and Cetaphil:
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Dinner at The Kastil
The decor of this restaurant kind of reminded us of Dracula's castle with the candle, carpet, window, and overall colors. We love it, but we don't wish to be left here alone, lol!
Before we reached the end of our dinner, there was a Skincare session with Cetaphil's guest speaker, Dr. Arum! ↓
She shared her knowledge about skin and how to take care of it. It was very interesting, here we snapped some of the slides for you, take a look:
↑ Types of skin colors and how they react to the sun.
It's always fun learning about skincare, especially while enjoying these simple, yet yummy Indonesian desserts! xD ↓
Morning Yoga
This led us to our next schedule... YOGA!
↑ The sun was starting to get hot and bright by this point that it was hard to see our yoga instructor, so we turned our back to the sun. It was to protect our face too (most of us forgot to put on sunblock).
Sayonara Lunch
Jalan Palagan Tentara Pelajar No. 52A, Sariharjo, Kec. Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
↓ Before headed to the airport, we made a stop at Batik Rumah to shop shop first! Elle bought four batik dresses :D
Product Reviews
Being Cetaphil fans, we have our own Cetaphil products here, which we've been using for some time now:
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A little background story of how we first met with this simple yet loved-by-many brand.
On 2011, we had a major acne breakout, and (on top of seeing dermatologist(s), taking this medication and that treatments, etc.) of course we surfed the internet to find a holy grail. And that's how we knew Cetaphil for the first time; the brand -specifically the Gentle Skin Cleanser- shows up a LOT on forums, blogs, etc. and people raved about how safe and gentle it is for treating their acne. So we looked around for it but back then, it was really hard to get because Cetaphil was not officially available in Indonesia yet.
Fast forward to January 2015, Jess woke up to a nasty rash on her thighs, which has never happened before.
***WARNING***
Don't click if you're scared to see disgusting images or have a Trypophobia (intense, irrational fear of irregular patterns or clusters of small holes or bumps). But if you want to see how bad it was, here's the pic.
J: I panicked and went to a doctor in nearby hospital, and the doctor said that I experienced a skin allergy, which might be caused by a contact with something unhygienic. The only thing I can remember was that the night before the thigh rash happened, I was doing an outdoor yoga session. And the unhygienic stuff might the mat which was provided by the host (I was wearing a thin legging). T_T Long story short, the doctor prescribed me some stuffs and when I bought them at the hospital pharmacy, I was really shocked because turns out one of the products he prescribed me was what we were desperately looking for on 2011: THE Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (apparently, Cetaphil officially came to Indonesia on 2012)!! Doctor said I should only shower with it and well, there were also some prescribed oral meds, but they sure did work, my thigh rash disappeared in less than a week!
Fast forward again to May 2016 (yes, to this awesome spa getaway), Cetaphil gave us this bunch of goodies!! (ﾉ≧▽≦)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧
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GENTLE SKIN CLEANSER -- OILY SKIN CLEANSER
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We use the Oily Skin Cleanser after removing our makeup (for our double-cleansing ritual) and we love it. It's a bit hard to build up the foam, but even without the foam, you can still feel that it cleanses your skin well. The only difference between the two is that the Gentle Skin Cleanser leaves your skin feel clean + slightly moisturized, and the Oily Skin Cleanser simply leaves your skin feel clean and oil-free without the feeling of being stretched out, if you know what we mean. Both are very mild and yes, you can use the famous Gentle Skin Cleanser for both face and body, even on baby's skin and of course, on super sensitive skin. Heck, you can even use it without water; just rub it on your skin as usual and remove the residue with a towel or facial tissue. We tried it during the spa getaway, and it really does not feel sticky afterward!! If any, it makes our skin feel soft! But we don't recommend this no-water way for cleansing your face yah.. Double cleansing with water is still the best way for us!
MOISTURIZING CREAM -- MOISTURIZING LOTION
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I think they got the label wrong for the Moisturizing Lotion ↑. It's supposed to be like this one, we think. As you can see from the swatch, the Moisturizing Cream has heavier and more solid texture than the Moisturizing Lotion, which is more watery. Afterall, the Moisturizing Cream was specially formulated for chronic dry, sensitive skin. We use it for super dry areas on our body (elbows, crotch, knees, feet, and toes), and it works wonders for us! It's not greasy despite being super moisturizing, and it keeps our (usually super dry) skin soft! The Moisturizing Lotion is also a great product. We've been using it for more than a year now, so this one from the getaway is a nice additional stock lol.
UVA/UVB DEFENSE SPF 50+ -- DAILY FACIAL MOISTURIZER SPF 15
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Remember the slide from Dr. Arum up there? Yes, using sun protection products everyday is a MUST because it's one of the best 'long term investments' for your skin! The Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 is true to its claims; it's lightweight, non-greasy, non-comedogenic and it's comfortable for daily use, even when we're just staying at home.
Jess: As for the UVA/UVB Defense SPF 50+, I was super glad I used it right before the yoga session started because as you can see:
...it was a super hot, sunny (and sweaty) morning.
Elle: I forgot to use it, so I tried to avoid the sun as much as I could. T___T
Thank you, Cetaphil!
Thank you once again, Cetaphil, for arranging this fun, relaxing, and inspiring trip. Can't wait for another awesome trip(s) to come! (ˆヮˆ)づ♡
If you'd love to get FREE Cetaphil products, click here:
We also did an interview with Popbela, talking about beauty stuff, which you can read here:
XOXO
