What's your favorite brand of casual footwear? I still haven't found my most favorite casual footwear yet but my hubby has a favorite pair of Crocs sandals, and he wears them all the time, almost on every casual occasions. He seemed to be very fond of them, and they do look really comfortable on him. The sandals are black and have a thick bottom sole so they are quite cushioned, suitable for long walks.

Crocs are quite famous but pretty expensive here in Indonesia, but if you're living in the States I found this link on Frugal Dad website where you can get free coupon info and discount codes for many variety of big brands and product companies. I'm always on the look out for special discount price or promotions info, and that's how I first found the Frugal Dad website. If I can save a little bit on a product, especially when they're regularly expensive, then why not, right? 

You can always find new coupon codes and discount info every few days on their website, they always updated them regularly. When I browse their website this morning I found some coupon codes from crocs where you can get some good deals on Crocs products. Currently they are offering 20 to 40% discounts on Crocs and other special Crocs deals that makes you want to go buy and save a lot!

And Crocs footwear is something that you want to invest on. They are famous for their durability, comfortable style, well-fitted design, and they are great to wear for all weather and condition, even through the rain. They're great for outdoor activities such as the beach or country walks, so it's great for the whole family. And they now have many styles that's geared towards men, women, and children. They even have wedge style now! Very modern and up-to-date style variations.

Kids love Crocs, I think all my nephews and nieces have crocs that they always wear all the time. Crocs have colorful designs so no wonder that all the kids love them. If you have little kids then you must go check out Frugal Dad for their special deals and coupon codes, you can save quite a lot when you shop with coupons. You can also try and snag some promo codes for your online Crocs purchase. Other option is to also check out Crocs website for special offers on clearance merchandise etc.

Have you guys heard about the Konjac Sponge ? 

If you haven't then I would like to introduce you to one of the best cleanser that I have tried so far ;)

I received a Konjac Sponge last week from My Konjac Sponge, and as soon as I received the email from them I immediately search the internet and visit My Konjac Sponge website and found out so many great things about the konjac sponges.

Konjac Sponges are the softest and most gentle yet effective skin cleansing product on the market. A research in Japan has proven that Konjac sponges can deeply cleanse without damaging the skin and it's better than any normal wash cloth or wash sponges. 

The Konjac Sponge is made from natural “Konjac” fibre. 

What is a Konjac fibre, you might ask?

Konjac fibre is a revolutionary vegetable fibre from the root of the Amorphophallus "Konjac" plant. It is a plant native to Asia and sometimes are also known as Konnyaku.

My Konjac Sponge is the Indonesian company currently supplying Konjac Sponges all over the country. Their Konyaku sponges are made to the very highest standards, using the purest volcanic rock filtered water and food grade “Konjac”. 

Originally designed for babies, it is probably the softest most gentle yet effective skin cleansing product on the market. They are 100% Natural and completely environmentally friendly. No colouring and no-additives, just straightforward, biodegradable, healthy plant material. 

My Konjac Sponge has several Konjac Sponge variations on their website, and I received the Water Drop Volcanic Stone Facial Sponge: 

The Water Drop Volcanic Stone Facial Sponge is a pinkish sponge that is naturally made of 100% pure vegetable fiber and enriched with drops of volcanic stone that could absorb excess oil on our skin as we scrub the dirt off the skin. It is perfect for those with oily complexion or skins that prone to spots and acne; and for those who have problems with shiny oily skin, blackheads and breakouts. It is also suitable for those with eczema or hypersensitive skin.

I have a combination-oily face so it is the perfect variant for me to try. When I first open the packaging I was surprised that the sponge is actually in a damp/almost wet condition. And I guess that's how it supposed to be, because I read somewhere that when a konjac sponge is dry it could be as hard as a stone. So the damp sponge is a Plus for me. That means you can also use it instantly after you open it from the package. 

Here is how to use it (taken from the website):

The sponge comes with a thin hanger on it so you can hang it after every use. Remember to hang it in a well–ventilated area to air-dry. And also remember to re-hydrate it again with water before re-using it.

This Waterdrop Volcanic Stone facial sponge is meant for facial cleansing purpose but I guess it could also be use as body cleanser. The waterdrop shape with a pointy end on this sponge is great for facial cleansing though. It makes it easier to reach those hard-to-reach little places on your face such as the corner of your nose, the area around your eyes, and the corner of your lips.

My Take:

I love how it felt on the skin when I cleanse my face with it. I tried it without using any cleanser and my facial complexion looks glowing instantly after I use it. It made my complexion more smooth, radiant, and plumped. It makes my skin looks and feels healthy! It's just amazing how a sponge can cleanse your face thoroughly without even using any cleanser.

I also tried it with a cleanser and you just need a tiny amount of your cleanser with it because the sponge would make it extra foamy, and the results are (if not better) is as great! My face feels thoroughly clean afterwards and the complexion looks healthier and less oily. It's best to use it after you clean your makeup because it is a facial cleanser and not makeup-remover after all. I myself love to use it in the morning (and sometimes in the afternoon too), (and / or at night time after removing my makeup) ;p

Overall, so far I love it and would recommend it for anyone who wants to have a clean face and body. There are konjac sponges for different skin condition (even sponges for men) and for body on My Konjac Sponge website.

This one costs IDR 59.000 (less than $6) and it will lasts up to 6 months. With everyday usage and great results, I'd say it's very worth the price.

You can check out their website and Facebook page for more details and info. Or you could also email them at info@mykonjacsponge.com for ordering the product.

As you might have noticed from reading my past blog posts I'm currently having a problem with dark spots that seems to start conquering my face now. I think those were caused by the sun rays because I wasn't aware of the importance of using sunblock back then (but now I have learned -the hard way- that sunblock is very important!). So if there is a new beauty product that is designed for repairing blotchy skin appearance harmlessly and naturally then I would love to hear more about it.

And that's why I am so intrigued with this new product called Luminaze. It is a beauty product that claims to have the ability to actually breaks down melanin in your skin for a visible improvement in the appearance of dark spots and overall evenness of skin tone in only 7 days!

LUMINAZE Skin Tone Illuminator
The catalyst for beautiful skin.

It is clinically proven to work better and faster than the leading prescription ingredient, and it's gentle enough to use every day.

The Luminaze uses patented natural enzyme harvested from a mushroom that grows on trees high in the Swiss alps. The Luminaze enzyme targets melanin and breaks it down, promoting an overall even skin tone by only targeting excess pigmentation. If use regularly it would achieve a dramatic improvement in reducing the appearance of dark spots caused  by sun and aging.

The Luminaze is not a spot-treatment, it is meant for your whole face. It comes in a two-in-one pumped bottle containing two different formulas that should be used side by side for maximal results. In one product you got: The patented Active Luminaze Enzyme, and The Bio-Activator solution.

The price is $120 at their website, and if an opportunity rises up, I would surely love to try it myself.

Buat yang follow twitter nya Dove (@IDoveIt) pasti pernah dengar yang namanya Dove Beauty Camp atau kampanye "Dove Swing It On". Bagi yang belum tahu, beberapa waktu yang lalu Dove menggelar ajang pencarian dengan judul "Dove Swing It On", yang mencari sepuluh perempuan dengan rambut kering, kaku, dan kusut.

Kenapa yang dicari yang rambutnya rusak?

Karena mereka yang berhasil terpilih akan diundang mengikuti Dove Beauty Camp selama 5 hari di mana mereka mendapatkan perawatan rambut khusus dari Dove menggunakan rangkaian Dove Nourishing Oil Care untuk memperbaiki kondisi rambut mereka.

Dove Nourishing Oil Care ini adalah varian terbaru dari rangkaian perawatan rambut Dove yang memadukan manfaat minyak alami dari biji almond, bunga matahari, dan coconut oil yang dapat menjadikan rambut lebih lembut, berkilau serta mudah diatur. Jadi pas banget untuk perawatan rambut kering, kaku, dan rusak.

Selain itu mereka juga bisa menikmati berbagai kegiatan seperti: talk show dengan Indy Barends, jewelry-making workshop by Elizabeth Wahyu, Shopping Race, Make up Class by Bobbi Brown, dan lain lain. Dan pada dua hari terakhir, mereka akan menjalani shooting untuk video clip terbaru Dove. Wow!

Nah kebetulan saya berkesempatan hadir di hari ke-3 acara Dove Beauty Camp tersebut. Pada hari itu para peserta datang ke Grand Indonesia untuk mengikuti berbagai macam acara. Ada makeup class bersama Bobbi Brown, Shopping Race di Level One dan makan malam bersama Maia Estianty, brand ambassador Dove di Ninety Nine Restaurant. 

Sesudah acara di Grand Indonesia, para peserta kembali ke Camp di Rancamaya Bogor. Katanya sih mereka masih harus latihan menari bersama koreografer ternama Indonesia, Mas Eko Supriyanto untuk shooting video clip terbaru dari Dove.

Pas di acara tersebut, saya lihat rambut para peserta sangat lembut, indah dan berkilau. Rasanya hampir nggak percaya kalau sebelumnya rambut mereka kaku, kering dan susah diatur. Menurut para peserta, perawatan intensif dari Dove Nourishing Oil Care itu memang membantu memperbaiki kondisi rambut mereka.


Hmm, saya jadi nggak sabar ingin melihat video clip nya :) Let’s check it out at www.dove.co.id