Fast forward to two years later, when Amal finally joined Female Daily Network for full time. I still remember her first comment when she saw me in the office during her first week. “What happened to your skin?” and when she found out I only use moisturizer and nothing else for my skincare regimen, she was so surprised, and the next day she brought several jars and bottles and asked me to use them regularly. And she kept track! She used to check on my face from time to time before she finally sure that I have now understand the importance of skincare.

However when she asked me to write this article, I was reluctant for around 2 months, until now, when I got my skin tested and the result shows, that, even though my skin condition is not as good as I want it to be, it is not on it’s worst condition So here’s my skincare arsenal.

(Notes: I have very dry skin, spots and sideburns, so as you will see below, I try to keep my skin extra moisturized all the time as well as focussing on brightening care)

Morning:

1. Muji Liquid Face Soap It was silvershore_lake who first introduced me to this product. I never tried any other liquid face soap before, so I can’t compare, but I really like this one. It smells good and quite moisturizing. This soap packaged in pouch, but I put it in refill bottle that will form it as foam when you pump it.
2. Olay Total Effect Anti Ageing Serum This serum gives the soothing feeling when used. Maybe because it’s silicon-y texture, or maybe just because I like the smell. This serum is absorbed really fast and not greasy at all. I couldn’t say this serum delivers the result as it’s claimed to be (fight 7 signs of aging), but my skin feels nice and supple after using it.
3. Olay Total Effect Moisturizing Day Cream with SPF15 What I like about Olay products is because it’s quite reliable for drugstore brand. And that’s what I feel about this moisturizer. It claims to help in reducing fine lines, minimizing pores, gives the healthy radiant glow and evens skin tone. But for me, as long as it is moisturizing and lasts for the whole day (which it is), it’s a keeper.
4. Biore UV Perfect Face Milk SPF50+ It’s non greasy, affordable and SPF50. What else can we ask?
5. Clinique Moisture Surge I use this product on top of my moisturizer whenever I think my skin is extra dry.

Night

1. Tsukika Cleansing Cream and Cleansing Wash I have been using Tsukika Cleansing Cream and Wash for more than a year now, ever since I tried on the Saturday White Fever event. Bottom line, it cleanses your face thoroughly.
2. Artistry Polishing Scrub I use this scrub every two weeks and every time I finished with the routine, I can immediately feel my skin smoother and the blackheads reduced. If there anything that I think can be improved, is that every time I use it, it makes my eyes watery because the scent of this scrub vaporize to my eyes – and no, I don’t use it on my eyes.
3. Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid I’ve been using this product for two years now. I use this all over my face every three days (because if I use it every day it makes my skin feels very dry) and on the nose area every day, because I have lots of blackheads there. Few months ago I ran out of this product and unfortunately it was out of stock in Paula’s Choice Indonesia, and you won’t believe how bad my blackheads problem were once I stop using this product.
4. SK-II Facial Treatment Essence This product is indeed a miracle water. I can immediately feel my skin improved on the first week after I tried this product. Some people I know said that the product lost it’s touch after you finish your second bottle. But from the information I gathered, this product helps in enhancing the benefits of your skincare as well as the product that you’re using. If you feel it doesn’t work anymore, it means that your skin has reached it’s limit and you need to move on to another treatment or probably you don’t have anything to treat anymore. I need to underline that this product is not a miraculous product where it can work on its own, but you should still use other products in your skincare routine.
5. Hada Labo Super Hyaluranic Acid Moisturizing Lotion Widi has written about this product on her skin arsenal article. And I agree with her. After I use this product, I can feel my skin moisture level increase immediately.
6. Estee Lauder Cyber White Brilliant Cells Serum I have a dark spot on my sideburns area. Both left and right, but the right one is much darker than the other. And it’s quite big, it looks like a bad shading. So I use this products while hoping it will help. It does. The spots are less visible now. The one on my left cheek is even almost gone by now (I’ve been using this serum for around a month). But I think I will need extra help on the right cheek, though.
7. The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream I consider this as an okay product. It doesn’t make your skin improved much, but it’s more than enough to keep it moisturized, even when you have super-dry skin like me.
8. Olay Total Effect Anti Ageing Eye Cream Don’t you think by now I have announced myself to be an Olay fan? Well, I am I don’t really have much problem on my eyes. I am quite lucky for not having the puffy/eye bag problem (yet!) and not many fine lines either. The only trouble is the dark circle from lack of sleep. And I think this eye cream does a great job in reducing the dark circle and keep my eyes moisturized
9. SK-II Whitening Spots Specialist Concentrate This is the newest step on my skincare regime. The product has just been launched few days ago. One pack consists of 28 small packages for 28 days usage. The product claims to help reducing stubborn spots! (Stubborn spots! That name fits very much!). This is the new hope for my dark spot. I will keep you updated on the result 28 days later

This product promises a healthier looking skin in just 8 minutes of use in 8 weeks time by using it twice a week. With the wonder of Mucor Miehie Mushroom that works to lift up your dead skin cells just until it reaches the cells where the PH is balanced, it will help to exfoliate your skin just enough without causing any irritation.

This product costs Rp 999,500 for non member price and it’s in 20ml packaging which is enough for 8 weeks or 16 times of use. But if you’re joining Amway’s Privileged Customer program you can get a distributor discount too without having to run the business. Isn’t that sweet?

If you want to know more detail about the product, you can read it on my previous post which also has a video on how to use the product. Now let’s read on what other FD-ers have to say about this product, shall we?

Chylpester

Skin condition: Noticeable rough looking skin, dry and dull. Very visible fine lines around the eye area too

I first tried out the Artistry Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel and pumped 8 full pumps as instructed on the leaflet. What I like about the gel formula is that it glides over my face easily, makes applying the product no hassle at all for me. Definitely no problem even from the first usage. It is also said on the leaflet, slight tingling might be experienced when I use it, which I did feel. 10 minutes later (actually the instruction said to wash after 6 to 8 minutes), I washed my face with warm water and found my face turning a little reddish. After applying toner, a few minutes later, it turned back to normal.

I have to say, honestly, I wondered how a gel could work as a peeling gel and makes a difference to my skin. I thought the process of peeling would only work with a scrub exfoliate. After my first time of usage, what’s visible for me was that my skin looked a little lighter, but not something that was significant. Using it twice a week and two weeks later, I can clearly see the difference on my skin! It looks healthier, brighter, no more dullness and definitely an even out complexion! Regular use of this product definitely makes significant impact to the condition of my skin. Now, I just love the glow that comes out of it after washing.

Starting now, I make peeling an important part of my skin care regime. No more dullness, because peeling takes away dead skin cells, and gives your face an instant glow that every girl wants to have. Artistry Peeling Gel might be on the expensive side, but I must say after a month of regular use, it is well worth the price.

Simandoux

Skin condition: Dry with few oily patches. Worsen because I have to stay in the air-conditioned room all day. I have dark spots on the cheeks (I saw this worsened when I was using birth control pills), wrinkles around the eyes.

I really love the pump packaging. It’s mess-free and easily gives me the correct amount of product without fearing I dispose too much or too little (8 pumps!). I also like the texture of the mask, it can easily be wiped off from the face and hands. In the packaging we’ve already been warned that the mask won’t dry completely so I find no problem in that too. Honestly I often leave the mask longer than 8 minutes because I think 8 minutes are to short of time to lie down and relax with your mask. I leave it 10 minutes more or less. I’ve been using it about 5 times now (once or twice a week). When I put it on, it instantly gives tingles, which I kinda like. I didn’t notice any dramatic difference upon first usage, but from the last 2 usage I noticed my skin is brighter afterwards and when I cleaned it, it also seemed to have a lot less dead skin cells. Also my skin doesn’t feel dry or tight after using this mask, (usually face masks do this to my skin) so it’s pleasant that I don’t have to rush to put moisturizer afterwards. But I haven’t noticed any improvement of my dark spots or overall on skin texture. I will continue using it hoping my dark spots will fade.

Silvershore_Lake

Skin Condition: Combination skin type with oily T-zone, the rest is normal. Occasionally dehydrated as well. I have skin discoloration caused by sun exposure.

I don’t find any problem with the formula. It’s easily spread on my face. Feels alright. I also experienced no problem during the use. No tingling, no stinging sensation. Once, I forgot to rinse right away after it stayed 8 minutes on my face. So it took me about 15-20 minutes later. But nothing bad happened. After massaging my face with wet finger and then rinsed, it still felt the same like I have done with 8 minutes use.

What I like about the peel is: easy to use. Just smooth thin layer over my face, wait for 8 minutes, massage with wet fingers, rinse. That’s all it takes.

Now, about the difference before and after using Artistry Intensive Renewing Peel. Well, I have to say I don’t feel any significant change.Yes, my skin felt supple & moist after applying this peel, but it also feels that way after I use my regular moisturizer. No, I don’t say it is a bad product, it is good in fact. Because it doesn’t make my skin drier or oilier or not good in anyway. It’s a good addition to my skincare routine.

Like the other collections, Dendang Rebana has a trio of eyeshadows. The shades are 1 dark grey/taupe, 1 mid tone pink and 1 spring green.

All shades are beautiful on their own or when mixed together, even though the pink one is a little too sheer, but what really stands out for me is the green shade. I get so many compliments whenever I wear it and girls always ask me what green eyeshadow I wear. It’s bright mint green with golden sheen and reminds me of Springtime Skipper eyeshadow from MAC loves Barbie collection.

In this photo, I just apply the green shade all over my lids, put the dark grey on the crease and blend them together. I use MAC Vanilla on the browbone and that’s pretty much it. To make my eyes pop even more, I line them with MAC Penultimate Liner in Rapid Black and use Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil in Graffiti in the lower lines.

Do you like my lip color? It’s my all time favorite hot pink lipstick and it’s from MAC Liberty of London collection, called Petals and Peacocks. In real life, it’s even brighter!

Here’s the complete list of products that I used:

Face

• Artistry Ideal Dual Powder Foundation SPF 18/PA++ in Ochre
• MAC Mineralize Blush in Merrily
• MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Pink Porcelain

Eyes

• Sariayu Dendang Rebana eyeshadow
• MAC Vanilla eyeshadow (as highlighter)
• MAC Penultimate Liner in Rapid Black
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil in Graffiti
• Maybelline Cat Eyes mascara
• Artistry Brow Define in Deep Brown

Lips

• MAC Petals & Peacock Lipstick
• MAC Dazzleglass in Fantabulous

Oh by the way, Sariayu is now on Twitter and Facebook! Do follow them at @Sariayu_MT or “Like” their Facebook page at Facebook.com/Sariayu.MT and get the goods on their latest product launches and info, promotions or beauty tips!

For those who are not yet familiar with ARTISTRY , it’s a beauty brand by AMWAY that is sold through multi level marketing/MLM. They’re name as five of the biggest-selling beauty brands in the world ten years in a row according to Euromonitor Sales 2009. It’s sold in over 80 countries in the world and held more than 200 patented products and they strive to continuously create new innovation in this field. They’re product are clinically tried and of high quality and standard.

I am not one of those people that can easily be bought with marketing promises, especially when my skin is at stake. Knowing that I can’t easily be convinced of the wondrous thing ARTISTRY marketing tries to sell, on my first meet up with their team I got a package full of product information and an invitation to come to ARTISTRY ’s Experience Center. With more product knowledge at hand, those promises above in mind I finally step into the ARTISTRY ’s world.

First thing first, my F.A.C.E.S result turns to be not as scary as I thought it was. Although it gave a very in-depth explanation of my skin concern, like where the hyperpigmentation, fine lines and the ones going deeper and bacteria build-up, but knowing the specific concern helped the ARTISTRY team to better give me a solution for my skin problem. For instance, in some areas I have more hyperpigmentation than others which can be corrected by using spot corrector and some skincare containing Vitamin C. Whereas for the fine lines that are feasible on the corner of my eyes and smile lines, I can use some wrinkle related serum. Well actually F.A.C.E.S result gives you the specific ARTISTRY product that you can use to tackle this problem.

Anyway I brought home a bottle of ARTISTRY Multi Protect SPF 30/PA+++ from my visit there. Where I also got the chance to try on their various skincare products. A small baby step at a time, where it begun with the sunscreen. I kind of like the lotion like finish of this sunscreen which also has very little white cast. The colour looks a little bit pinkish beige but it turns colourless to the touch. It has broad spectrum protection and waterproof! Horay!

On my way out I noticed a big statue of the ARTISTRY Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel on the receptionist area. They said they’re going to launch it tomorrow! I got an invitation too, but to bad I can’t come since I will be out of town. But they promise me that they’ll send me a product *big yay!* so a review coming up once I got the chance to try it on.

In the meantime, if you have a friend that happens to sell ARTISTRY product, I suggest for you to take time to flip through their catalogue. You’ll find many hidden treasures.

If you ever wonder where ARTISTRY came from, it’s actually from the U.S. and all their products are made from there.