Proudly Made in Indonesia

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Well, as an Indonesian, I know I should have used many local products. Too bad I honestly don't use local products that much. After joining an Indonesian forum, I realized that there are a lot of good local products but I was just too skeptical about them. It turns out that local products are just as good as the imported ones!
So now, I'll be reviewing Indonesian products that I've used lately regularly!

1. Bedak Saripohatji
The packaging is very simple and vintage (hell yeah since 1927!)
Well, if you understand Indonesian then you might find this instruction really funny.

Has anyone heard of this? It's one of my fave skincare products. It's a corn-grain shaped powder that helps to prevent and dry a zit. How do I use it: mix 2 - 3 grains with white rose water (you can find the white rose water at Century, Guardian or hypermarkets, I'm using the one from Mustika Ratu), then use them as a facial mask. Leave them for 3 hours, after that you just need to clean it with your bare hand, no wash needed. Do this every night and leave it naturally until morning. Another good thing about this product is the cheap price! I bought five of them for IDR 10k! Yup. Only one USD :D so cheap yet effective!
Repurchase: YES

2. Mizzu Eyeliner Pen
I bought the brown color. They sell the black color as well.
The packaging comes perfectly fine with bubble wrap,
but I accidentally cut the packaging along the bubble wrap, that's why it looks messy.
As the ingredients, they are safe since it's registered to Indonesian FDA.

This eyeliner pen was such a phenomenon on Instagram, lots of public figure endorse it so I was curious ever since.

Even though I am not a newbie when it comes to eyeliners, I still find applying liners to my eye is somewhat difficult. LOL. Most of blogger's reviews about this eyeliners are it is an eyeliner for a newbie, but why do I find using a pen eyeliner is harder than the pencil or liquid ones? I don't know if it's only me or what. More practice needed, maybe?
Overall, the brown color turns out to be lighter than my usual liquid eyeliner which I almost never wear. I have these asian eyelids, although mine aren't monolids, but I feel like wearing eyeliners make my eyes appear smaller.
It's waterproof and it will still look okay as long as you don't rub it. Mine stays for 8 hours.
Price: IDR 20k
Repurchase: Probably YES

3. Mizzu Power Volume Mascara
They have a decent packaging, yes?
Mascara only come in black color, it is waterproof.
I like the wand.

For me wearing a mascara is a must, I curl my lashes first of course before coating my eyelashes. What I love about this mascara is the wand applicator, it won't make your eyelashes clumpy. I do apply 2 coats, though. Tip: make sure let it dry between coats. What I dislike about this mascara is the waterproof statement because it wasn't that waterproof. It'd probably work fine with people with curly lashes by nature, but not for me unfortunately *sighs*. Since it doesn't hold my curls, it was too time consuming for me to curl my lashes again.
Price: IDR 30k
Repurchase: NO

4. Marcks' Beauty Powder
 The front packaging.
I bet most of Indonesians must've seen this product!
It has salicylic acid in it! Which a plus side for people who have acne prone skin like me :)

I got mine the creme shade, it has three shade: white, rose, and creme. I've been researching before buying this, the creme color apparently still looks too whitey for most Indonesian. However, it blends quickly with my CC cream. It has a weird fragrance at first but I think I slowly get used to it. The powder is a loose powder. I prefer applying this powder with brush. Besides it's affordable price, you can find this loose powder easily everywhere. Even at your nearest mini mart!
Price: IDR 13k (it doesn't come with powder puff nor a mirror)
Repurchase: YES

HAPPY EARLY VALENTINE'S DAY, LOVES!! Let's spread the love everyday!

P.S: I bought all of the products online, except the Marcks' Beauty Powder. If you are interested in buying them, I could give you the contact person. If you wonder why I didn't even write the contact person, well it's because this is not a promotional purpose anyways :P
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40 comments on "Proudly Made in Indonesia"
  1. The first product sounds so nice! None of these brands are available where I am sadly. :(
    You look super duper pretty! :)

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  2. Chelle ini kok gue gak bisa liat gambar di blog lu samsek yah? Lambang forbidden semua gitu. Salah apa akuuuhhhh T^T

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    1. hahaha iya nihhh, thanks for letting me know x_x

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  4. Sounds amazing! You look lovely! Great blog! I'd love if you checked out my blog, and if you like it, can we follow each other? I promise I’ll follow you back <3

    x♥x♥

    "SaĂºde & Beleza - Health & Beauty"




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    1. Thank you so much for following and for your nice comment I'm following you back now (#160)
      Unfortunately you haven't "Google+" or “bloglovin”, but if you decide to add one of them or both on your blog, please let me know, and we can follow each other there as well, it's an easier way to keep in touch ;)
      Hope you have a fabulous week ahead<3

      x♥x♥

      "SaĂºde & Beleza - Health & Beauty"




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    2. sure dear! thank you :)
      hope you have a fab week ahead too!

      xx

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  5. So lovely post! I really love your blog! ♡´・á´—・`♡
    Thank you for your nice comment on my blog! Let’s follow each other! I hope we will keep in touch. ♡

    macabrefledgling.blogspot.cz
    ✿ Rinako ✿

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  6. Great post!!! Good review. Nope I haven't heard about the product, though. Lovely blog here. Would you like to follow each other on GFC? Please let me know on my blog so I can follow back. Thank you.
    xox
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  7. GREAT products! I love seeing products from other countries…:)
    Would you like to follow each other?

    http://thepinnestsjournal.blogspot.com

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  8. Imagine follow many Indonesian bloggers and this is the first time I read a post about local products, eyelash eyeliner and mascara looks great. Now I´m following you in GFC. I hope your follow me back!
    xx

    www.sakuranko.com

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  9. Amiga amei o lĂ¡pis resultado maravilhoso amei.
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  10. I love it! This eyeliner is great <3 Your blog is just amazing, dear. :) I am your new follower by GFC now. You can follow me too if you like.

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  11. Your skin is so beautiful! Wow!
    Cute blog :) Thank you for visiting mine.
    I'm following you now.

    <3 Emi
    www.silverandlemon.com

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  12. Hi dear, thanks for visiting my blog and commenting on it.
    This is a very nice post! I know those products (besides Mizzu) since years ago, and yeah... we should be proud for they're made in Indonesia!

    Anw, I love your blog. I've followed you.
    Mind to follow me back? ^^

    xx
    Debby
    AMOUR DE MA VIE

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  13. You look so pretty dear! I'm use Mizzu and Marcks too :)

    Cheers,
    Karina Dinda R. ♥
    BLOG | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM

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    1. aw thank you! yup, there are still lots of other good Indonesian products to explore :)

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  14. Ooh, haven't heard of this brand before but their products look really promising. You're so pretty and charming, dear! Thanks for dropping by my blog :)

    beautychapter.net

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  15. I'm a fan of pen eyeliners like the Mizzu Eyeliner Pen - I just find them much easier to use! Brown is a great alternative to black for a softer daytime look as well :)

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  16. You look beautiful! thanks for the visit.
    effortlesslady.blogspot.ca

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  17. That is right! Marck's Beauty Powder's shade is just too light for some people. Mizzu products are really trending, I guess. It's not just you, I find applying eyeliner with felt-tip pen type is pretty difficult too.

    Happy Valentine's Day to you!

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    1. yup, yet lots of people said that this is an eyeliner for beginner. I'm following you back btw :)

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  18. Ternyata yang punya orang Indonesia :)) Salam kenal, ce!
    Cantikkk~
    Bedak Marcks sering aku lihat tapi aku tetap setia pakai bedak wardah. Hhi

    hhtp://mis-fil.blogspot.com/

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    1. wah makasih :D salam kenal juga ya, Selvia.

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    2. Sama-sama :))
      Salam kenal balik.
      Thanks for visit back nya

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  19. I've been trying to find your bloglovin--do you have one? I'd like to follow you =)

    If you want to try some more Korean makeup items come join my giveaway at samplehime.blogspot.com

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    1. Hello~ nope, I don't have one. Thanks for the info :)

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  20. Great post!

    I also really like your blog, so I followed you on GFC. Maybe follow back? :)
    Shadow Play

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  21. I have never heard of these brands, but they look nice. I also am going to look for Line app especially knowing they have camera. I first heard of it from the Korean drama.

    http://ahleessa4realz.blogspot.com/

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  22. I wear Marks loose powder when i still in high school hahaha. i think the products is great. But big no for mizzu brands, i only wear mizzu eyeliner once, for the review and i don't want to use it again. The mizzu price is very cheap but still.. it's a waste to buy mizzu

    trianasukamto.blogspot.com

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    1. Yup. I feel like the Mizzu mascara is a waste, I don't use it anymore, but for the eyeliner pen, I enjoy using it so far :P

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  23. ci why you so prettyyy <3

    xx

    please check mine too
    www.couturehaute.blogspot.com

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  24. wow, youre so pretty ><
    followed you on GFC! Mind to follow back? :D
    Thanks ^^

    VISIT MY BLOG❤

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    1. Hey you're so pretty too! I followed you back ^^

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  25. Where to buy the Saripohatji?? It's really interesting!
    Btw, I featured you on my blog post and put your link on my list ;)

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