this is another sheet mask that i received for free from amabie, along with other goodies that i have to reviewed honestly. so, although i received this mask for free, my review will be completely honest.
this is the description that i got from soo ae website: calm and soothe troubled and sensitive skin with tea tree leaf extract, an excellent and proven anti-inflammatory ingredient used for centuries to treat and heal acne and wounds.

the packaging: just like the cucumber one, this one also comes in white sachet with the tea tree as main ingredient pictured at front. there's a description at the front and back of the sachet.

the scent: okay, since the other tea tree product that i have tried was body shop tea tree treatment, so i don't know which one has the correct tea tree scent. all i can say that this mask doesn't smell like the bodyshop one. so perhaps it has different spectrum of tea tree scent. overall, the scent is not too overpowering, but not something for my taste either.

the product: the mask is similar to the cucumber one. it was made from thick patterned sheet. the fit is also similar as cucumber, with big holes, too big for me. the essence is clear type essence and very generous. the mask is soaking with the mask. initially it drips down to my neck the first time i put it on my face. but no excess in the sachet.

the result: immediately upon putting it on my face i can feel the cooling sensation. i use it for about 40 minutes and the edges started to dry out. then i removed it. afterward i can feel that it moisturizes my skin but moderately. i can say that it soothes my skin slightly, but other than boost hydration, i don't feel and see anything else.

overall, this is just an ordinary sheet mask, not definitely a keeper for me. it's nice to try this but i won't purchase it on my own if i could find it. but, still, thank you amabie for sending this mask for me to try. i think this can be used by everyone, but tea tree is famous for their anti-inflammatory properties, so perhaps troubled skin can benefit from this mask.

the packaging

left: before middle: mask on face right: after

this is the last freeman mask sample/travel size that i bought on my first batch. this will be my second peel off mask, so i will be comparing it to my sulwhasoo clarifying mask.

this is the description from their website: peel off mask with super nutrients you'll only find in naturel pomegranate and 8-antioxidant blend gets you gorgeous. immerse skin with super nutrients found only in nature. this pomegranate-infused mask gently purges dirt and excess oils from skin for a cleaner, refined surface. an 8-antioxidant blend of acai, blueberry, cranberry, goji, mango, mangosteen, noni, and pomegranate guard against free radicals and environmental stress. get gorgeous as you reveal fresher skin. perfect for all skin types.

the packaging: like the full size, this comes in a pink sachet, the same size and shape as the others. there's descriptions at the back just like the others too. since this is a peel off mask, a sachet/travel size lasts me twice uses.

the scent: i have tried another pomegranate product before from innisfree, and this one doesn't smell like pome. more like a sweet/fragrant glue, but it dissipates when the mask is being applied on face.

the product: the mask is a transparent jelly with purplish hue. when you applied it, it will look transparent, but on clean clear container, you can see the hint of purple in it. the mask itself is very sticky, stickier than sulwhasoo's. it's hard to spread it on my face since it's very sticky. and stringy too, so it's slightly messy when i tried to put it on my face. i had to pull the container close to my face so it won't drip down on my sink. i don't have any spatula, but i think it will be easier to scoop and spread it on your face using a spatula. the mask will dry after about 20 minutes and it peels off easier than sulwhasoo's. it comes off in one big piece. which is quite satisfying.

the result: i can feel my skin is softer afterwards, and a little bit brighten. i don't experience any breakouts nor purging from this mask.

compared to sulwhasoo, i don't like the messy application from this mask. but i do like how it brightens my face more visibly (just slightly) than sulwhasoo's. and it comes off easier too. but somehow i like sulwhasoo better. the herbal scent is more bearable than the glue scent. but if you're considering the price, then grab freeman since it's way cheaper than sulwhasoo. overall, i think it will suit anyone that like peel off mask, a peel off mask beginner or a budget buyer.

the sachet

left: product in clean container (notice the purplish hue) right: after peeling it off

left: before middle: mask on face right: after

i got this sheet mask as goodies from amabie beauty for free, in exchange for honest review along with other items. now, if you never heard about amabie, i suggest you go to their website and join in since they are generous.. you might get lucky and be picked as their sweethearts or their A-listers. they will send you products for free in exchange for honest review. it's a good thing, since some of the products that they sent me are new to me. i've never heard of them before, so it's exciting to try something new, something that i can't get it myself here.

and like this mask. i got difficulty finding the description of this mask. however, this is the description that i managed to find from sooaenewyork: the cure mask is always your best choice of your mask. using the highest grade of tencel sheets infused with hydrolyzed collagen, sooae's the cure collagen essence masks are great to use for all skin types, and even for sensitive skin. deep sea water delivers calming hydration. rich in nutrients and minerals sourced from the deep sea, this mask promotes clear and beautiful skin while providing excellent hydration benefits.
cucumber - refresh and revive your complexion with instant hydration with cucumber fruit extract, proven to calm and soothe skin while replenishing it with moisture.

the packaging: i have difficulty to find description about this mask. and while i'm searching, i found out couple versions of this mask. i don't know whether or not it's the same mask, but mine comes in white background with cucumber picture at front and there's an english description at the front and back of the foil.

the scent: once i opened the foil, i can smell cucumber scent. being too accustomed of floral scent, this cucumber scent seems weird for me. and it lingers as long as you put it on your face. not that annoying but still weird.

the product: the mask is made of thick-patterned cotton sheet. the eyes holes are too big for me so i have to adjust it. luckily it's adjustable. the essence is clear and has more serum-like consistency. it's quite generous but not that dripping wet.

the result: i can feel the cooling sensation immediately after putting it on my face. i put it on for about 30 minutes or more and then after taking it off, i can feel it's sticky afterward. but it was gone after massaging the remaining essence. it is moisturizing alright, and i can see some soothing effect going on, but it's temporary.

i think it will suit anyone, especially if you need something soothing and moisturizing. i'm glad they sent me this mask since i wouldn't have the chance to try it since it isn't available in my country. thank you amabie for sending it to me!

the packaging

left: before middle: mask on my face (notice the big eye holes) right: after

i don't know what's wrong with me, but somehow, around my giving birth time (either before or after) i suddenly feel the urge to buy lipsticks. i know it sounds crazy, but i don't know why.. anyway, i was looking for a liquid matte lipstick actually, but i'm afraid that it might mess with my prone-to-dry lips, so i decided to stick with nyx soft matte lip cream. i've bought them before and i liked them, unfortunately the shades that i bought previously, although being best-sellers shades, are not suitable for daily use. so this time i sticked to nudes or MLBB. why liquid matte? because i think it's the trend lately, and some of them are transfer-proof, which is a good thing for a mom-to-be again. actually i wanted to try some local brands. i read lots of reviews but none impressed me. but that doesn't mean that none of the local brand is good, but it's just preference. BLP, for instance, it satisfied a lot of people and quite impressive considering it's always sold out once they're back in stock, but it's not transferproof. in fact, it's quite worse in transferring department, so i don't think it's suitable for me who's about to have baby to smooch. and then there's rollover reaction, LT pro, esqa, my beauty story and so on, but sometimes i don't like the shades, or everyone said it's too drying. or the price is not right, so that's why i stick to nyx. although i'm quite tempted to try nyx lingerie or liquid suede, but shades and price-wise make me stick to the soft matte lip cream. and after watching a lots of swatches and video review, i decided to buy istanbul, zurich and cannes. although i wanted to buy athens too, but i decided three are enough, and athens might be too pale so three for now.

this is the description from their website: our velvety smooth soft matte lip cream delivers a burst of creamy color and sets to a stunning matte finish. surprisingly durable, lightweight and delightfully creamy, it's no wonder this sweetly scented formula is a nyx fan favorite.
zurich - matte muted rose
istanbul - clean pink
cannes - matte muted mauve

the packaging: it's in plastic tube. the cap is a screw cap, matte black with the wand attached to it. the wand itself is a doe foot applicator, although i don't have many doe-foot applicators in my vanity to compare to, i don't have any problem with this wand. i can apply the lip cream smoothly and evenly on my lips. and it picks just enough amount of lip cream.  the tube itself is also plastic, but colored according to the shades. there's a sticker for the shade's name and code at the bottom of the tube since the color on the tube is quite similar to each other, for the nudes and MLBBs. be careful about fakes though.. you need to check the code number and compare it to the official website since some fakes doesn't have correct code number of the shade.

the scent: i think it has bubblegum scent. something sweet. but not too overpowering. once you applied it, you can barely sniff it.

the formula: it's creamy and it's easy to apply smoothly and evenly on my lips. it will turn to matte completely, but not too quick. you can still put another layer without cracking it. and it feels comfortable, not drying at all for me. once it sets to matte, it doesn't transfer. yey!

the color payoff: one swipe might be enough for bolder color, but for zurich or istanbul, i need one swipe for bottom lips and another one for upper lip. and probably another layer for it to be shown more clearly.
zurich is like MLBB for me, but slightly peachy on me rather than a muted rose. istanbul is a baby pink, i think the blue tones shown on me more than on other people. while cannes surprisingly a wearable mauve for me. more wearable than lumiere which is too dark for me.

the staying power: hmm.. i think it's pretty standard, even with eating and drinking, it still holds pretty okay, around 4-5 hours.

overall, i'm happier with my picks this time. it's more wearable for everyday use compared to my previous picks. and although i'm quite tempted to try another liquid lipstick while it's still on trend, i don't mind buying this again if i can find another right shade for everyday use. if you like nyx, especially the SMLC, i believe they released special vault edition for holiday season. so you can get minis SMLC in all colors plus two more special edition. for me? i will skip it since i won't use the bold colors. and the blues and the purples. but i think SMLC is perfect since it has lot of difference shades, from nudes to bolds. from neutrals to dark shades. a great variation. with that price, i bet you want to buy every colors if you love lipstick.

istanbul

label on the bottom and the wand

zurich

label and wand

cannes

label and wand

swatches on my hand

zurich (left - natural light, right - flashlight)

close up (top: natural light, bottom: flash on)

istanbul

lip swatch (top: natural light, bottom: flash on)

cannes

lip swatch (top: natural light, bottom: flash on)