on my last post about bbia auto gel eyeliner, i've mentioned that i also requested the last water eyeliner. actually i made a mistake.. i wanted the pen eyeliner, but i end up asking about the last water one which is a liquid eyeliner. oh well, since my sisters already gave me that, i have to learn how to use liquid eyeliner again.. something that's already forgotten since having kids equal not having enough time to apply proper makeup.

okay.. this is the description from koreadepart: liquid eyeliner with light formulation like water. felt tip brush can be used easily even for beginners. waterproof type for oily skin. excellent fitting that does not smudge by friction, easy cleansing with wash off type.
again, i wish the color options are more than black and chocolate.. perhaps navy or deep purple.. but they do have tears, which is silverish or white glittery? which is uncommon in western brands, but probably will be famous for eastern region since they are big about sparkly eyeliner under the iris to make the eyes look bigger.

pic from koreadepart

the packaging: it comes in a black box. the eyeliner comes in a tube version, so you have to twist the cap to take out the wand. the wand is quite long, as usual like any other eyeliner. the brush is stiff. i think it's stiffer than revlon's, but i can't say for sure since it's been awhile since my last liquid liner. although they say that it's a felt tip, but i don't think it is. anyway, the brush can make thin to thick line, but it needs practice. just like any other liquid eyeliner.

the color: mine is black, and it surely is deep black. it's very black from the first swipe. so you have to be careful. any mistakes can be easily seen.

the durability: i have oily eyelid, and i have tried it without any base, with base, over eyeshadow, and stuff. and so far, it works really well. it can stay for about 3-4 hours without crumbling.

the result: i have to say this is as dark as it can be for a black eyeliner. although it's liquid, i can still use it even though i might say that i'm out of practice from using liquid eyeliner. but it's easy to master this. so i guess the saying that it's suitable for beginner is true. and yes, being super black equals slightly hard to wipe off. although i can wipe this off with cleansing oil, but sometimes i still can see several flakes from this eyeliner. so better use separate eye makeup remover to completely clean this off.

so, even though i completely satisfy with this eyeliner, i have to say i probably won't purchase it again. first, because it takes time to use this. and it's hard to erase. okay slightly harder, but still i need to wipe off my makeup in a flash, and this doesn't fall into that category. will i recommend? if you like liquid eyeliner that is easy to use, then buy this. it is super black, so it's perfect for dramatic eye makeup look. but if you're not into liquid eyeliner, then don't buy it. simple as that.

the outer box

the eyeliner

left: the brush tip right: swatch on my hand (i don't know why it bleeds the first time)

when i was in japan, i grab at almost every mask that i encounter, especially the ones that i can't get my hands on here in indonesia. or i couldn't find it with decent price from local online shops. one of them is my beauty diary. i was planning to get every variants available, but unfortunately, there are only two variants, this one and the hyaluronic acid one. so i grabbed them both. when i went home, i found out from fiddy website that there's a different MBD according to the year of production. i didn't know which one is mine, but after reading her review, i'm pretty sure mine is the 2015 version.

this is the description from guardian website: ultra nourishing contains amino acids, collagen, and polysaccharides extracted from the finest imperial bird's nests to deliver intense nourishment into deper layers of the skin and alleviate dryness. it is also enriched with herbal extracts including oat, brown algae, and acer saccharum marsh, as well as the double-acting hydrating ingredients cosphingo x aquaroute to regulate skin texture, giving you a nourished and flawless complexion.

the packaging: i get the 5 masks in a box one. so the box is red, made of cardboard. and the masks are individually packaged in similar designed sachet. it's smaller compared to my usual mask sheet sachet. there's description at the back, but since i bought it in japan, everything is in japanese.

the scent: okay, i honestly forget to take note about the scent. the last time i use this mask i have stuffy nose, so i can breathe well. if this mask has scent, it's subtle and not annoying.

the product: i think from fiddy's review, she mentioned that the 2015 version is made of silk. it's very thin and has plastic backing since it's very flimsy. the essence is clear and very generous. there's some left in the packet. it's slightly more viscous than water, so when i try to soak my tablet mask in it, i have difficulty to make the mask absorbs all the remaining essence. it adheres well. talking about the fit, it has narrow eyes and lip holes, slightly short chin. it doesn't even cover my jaw, so this is considerably smaller than my usual mask. but it's forgivable since it's very comfortable to use.

the result: at first the essence is seeping down to my chin. although i don't like it, but it only lasts for a few minutes. i can put it on for about an hour and don't feel uncomfortable. i think i use it for about 40-50 minutes, and it's still wet, but duty calls (read: baby is awake) so i take it off. and afterward i can feel that my skin is well-hydrated. it give the moisture it need. after that i put on only my AIO and then go to sleep. the next morning my skin is plump and slightly greasy.

overall, this is my first try on any MBD masks, and if anything else is as good as this one, then i want to try them all. or at least anything that i can get my hands into. i think this is suitable for every skin types. on your dry days, when your skin needs hydration boost. i think it will be too much for combination or oily skin to be used daily, but for dry skin, you might want to keep one of this around.

the outer box

the individual packet

left: before middle: mask on face (you can barely see the mask on me) right:  after

the mask when just take out of the packet (the shiny part is the plastic backing of the mask)

when in japan, you can't not buy any sunscreen. they put it in display so obvious that you want to grab one just to try. and there's this rave from many bloggers for biore uv aqua rich watery essence and gel. so when i went to japan, i decided to grab the essence (hubby only managed to grab the gel one when he went to japan before i did) and the cool version of the gel one. it's logical to market the cool version since it was summer when i went there.

this is the description from ratzillacosme: it's a limited edition japanese sunscreen gel that instantly cools down skin. only available for a limited time, the daily use sunscreen gel gives a refreshingly cool sensation to help relieve summer heat. it has the same weightless, water-gel texture and fresh finish as the regular version that leaves the skin feeling comfortable with a sticky or tight sensation. it features protection-enriched water capsules with added "light correction powder" that enable the sunscreen to turn into water when applied while giving the skin a light-diffusing effect. a blend of hyaluronic acid, royal jelly and mix citrus essence helps the skin retain moisture and softness.

the packaging: it comes in a cardboard backing and plastic cover just like the original version. at the back of the cardboard there's a description, but like always, it is in japanese. so i can't read any of it.

the scent: the original one has lemon-y scent, but i think this one smells a little more alcoholic lemon. if you get what i mean.

the product: just like the original, it looks like an ivory white lotion type sunscreen. a little bit runny in consistency. which makes it spreads easily and be absorbed easily too. if i look at it closely, i can see a bit glittering part in it. which probably the cause of glowing skin after using this sunscreen. there's no difference in texture and consistency with the original version.

the result: when they say cooling, it really is cooling. i think i like japanese "cooling" products better. i have experience with cooling products before. and i can say that the cooling effect from korean product only lasts for a minute or two, and it was too cold to be "cool". and afterward i can feel burning hot sensation as counter-effect for the cooling sensation. but with this sunscreen, i can feel it really cool. the sensation doesn't come instantly. after a few seconds applying it, i start to feel the cooling sensation and it last about a minute or two. and then i don't feel the burning hot counter-effect which i hate. as for the protection property, let me tell you, this one only works for daily sunscreen. probably better if you spend most of your time indoor and only a minute or two outside. i use this on my recent trip to hong kong, and although it's cloudy most of the time, i got sunburn. a mild sunburn. really.

overall, i like both the original version and the cooling one, although i don't quite like the scent. i prefer the original lemon scent from the original version. and i think once i spend more time outdoor, i will need stronger sunscreen than this one. if you stay indoor mostly and like the original version, then try this one. it doesn't hurt trying the cooling one. but if you spend most of your day outside, then try something else.

the outer packaging

the sunscreen bottle

left: the nozzle right: sunscreen on my hand (it has the same texture and consistency as the original version)

i bought this along with several other pure smile masks when i went to japan. actually there's a lot more but i decided not to buy them all since i read somewhere that this mask is just regular. but hey.. we still need some daily masks, don't we? so i pick the snail one along with several other types.

this is the description from prettyandcute.com: contains ingredient to aide with anti-aging and delivers antioxidants to the skin allowing for a hydrated, smooth, and moisturized complexion. snail secretion filtrate is known to repair damaged skin from the sun's harmful rays, acne scars and hyperpigmentation. it also reduces fine lines and wrinkles making it an excellent anti-aging ingredient.

the packaging: this comes in regular sachet just like the rest of this line. there's description at the back, but as usual it comes in japanese.

the scent: this is definitely doesn't smell like snail (although i'm not sure how snail should smell like). a little bit boring though, it smells like any regular sheet mask. or wet tissue as usual.

the product: the material and cut is similar to other. this quite impressive, considering i've tried several types from etude and each has different cut. while this has similar cut even though it's different type. this mask is thicker than usual daily japanese mask, which is similar to regular korean sheet mask. the essence is enough, and there's still a little left in the packet but it's not enough to soak a table sheet mask. at first it adheres well but after 30 minutes the edges and the upper lip dries quickly.

the result: after removing it, it only need a minute or two before the essence completely sunk in. when i put this on, i immediately feel the cooling sensation. afterward i can see a bit brightening effect and it's moisturizing enough. i think it also leave a slight sticky feeling afterward, but it's not annoying.

again, this is your average regular sheet mask. this is not a life-saviour, one night wonder mask. so if you're hoping this will do some magic overnight, then you'd better not try it. but if you're looking for an option to your daily mask stash, then try this one. it's cheap and it does work, just not extraordinary.

the packaging

left: before middle: mask on face right: after (slightly brightening afterwards)

ever since i saw this line collaboration, i've wanted to try it. but somehow, the price of special edition mask sheet is always being elevated by several local online shops, so i keep postponing to buy it. so when my in laws were going to korea (i wanted to join but unfortunately the kids were too small and my youngest hasn't got his birth certificate yet at that moment) i put a list of essentials shopping list and gave it to my brother in laws. when he was there, he realized that i put a super hard-to-find items and even unfamiliar brands, so mostly he couldn't find it, but he managed to buy this mask. i was asking him to buy one each, but he grabbed a box each! hahaha.. turns out it was cheaper there. lucky me!

the description from koreadepart.com: delivers the nutrition of whole bottle of ampoule. cute line friends face painting fabric. contains centella asiatica, portulaca olearacea extract, salicylic acid. relieves and soothes the stress of skin to give clear skin. silky fiber cellulose sheet to give intensive moisturizing and nourishing effect.

the packaging: if you didn't know, the line limited edition comes in 4 variants, the ac dressing one is the green one. it has the duck pictures at front. at the back, there's descriptions in english. my bro in law bought me a box, which has 10 masks in a box. the box has the same design as the individual mask packaging.

the scent: it has mild scent, but i can't decide what kind. perhaps floral or baby powder scent. although it's not too overwhelming, but the scent lingers.

the product: the mask is thin, i don't know whether it's made of cotton or silk. all i can say it's thinner than my usual korean masks, but slightly thicker than MBD's. it has this tiny duck face printed on the cheek. my husband laughs at me when he saw the duck face on my cheek. i do hope it has bigger printed face all over the mask, like other brands character mask, but oh well, i'm not the maker. it adheres well, and it's very comfortable. it soaks in clear essence. thankfully although it's soaked well, it's not dripping everywhere. the fit is okay. it has rather long eye holes, but other than that you can manage the slits to fit the mask to your face for better fit. i use it for about 50 minutes and the center part is dry quicker. which is weird. usually the edges dry quicker.

the result: it sure does moisturizing. it does leave sticky feeling afterwards, so sometimes i will skip my AIO and just put my serum and night cream. and the next morning i can still feel it forms a layer of moisture on top of my skin. it's soothing too. as for acne care, i use it both during my breakouts period. the first time, it does help calm my blemish. the second time, it helps fasten the healing period. but it might be for other cause, like i just use it at the right time.

i definitely like it. i haven't tried the other variants. but i will update it soon. all i can say, this is a good mask to buy. it's moisturizing and soothing and i think it's worth to keep for emergency days. all i can say, i will try the original version as well if i can get my hands on them.

the packaging

left: before middle: mask on face (i really hope it was a character mask rather than just a small face on my cheek) right: after

when hubby was away last month, he offered to buy me something in exchange for him being absent and left me with all the kids (dealing with two toddlers and a baby is a challenging task). and he told me that there's sephora in penang, so i asked him to buy me the peter thomas roth mask set, the 6 piece one. and he got it! yayyy! although he was grumpy about the price, hahaha... so, as a gratitude, i started to use one of it and the black one is my first pick.

this is the description from their website: a purifying, decongesting, and hydrating mask with odorless irish moor mud to draw out dirt, oil and impurities as it infuses skin with moisture and vitamins. solutions for pores, fine lines and wrinkles, dullness. irish moor mud rids the skin of dirt, oil and impurities - infusing it with essential moisture and vitamins. black hijiki seaweed provides vital nutrition and hydration as volcanic ash helps revitalize and detoxify skin. activated charcoal has a magnetic effect that draws impurities and toxins from congested pores. this mask helps minimize the look of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles, leaving skin looking pure, fresh, hydrated and radiant.

the packaging: all of the masks comes in a colorful box with the description of each mask at the back of the box. the mask itself comes in a plastic tube, each has the their own color to differentiate each one. the iris moor mud's tube is black.

the scent: i don't pick any scent, if there is any, then it's very subtle and not annoying.

the product: the mask itself is also black. it's very creamy, easy to spread on my face. now, luckily i've read some other reviews before using it. i thought that it being a mud mask, it will harden like clay mask. but turns out i was wrong, it won't harden. since it's very creamy, it's also easy to wash-off. but unfortunately, it being black is a trouble. it stains my washcloth. and i've tried washing it off without washcloth, and it takes awhile. but it's acceptable. although the tube is small, it's enough to use it for numerous times. especially if you're using it on your t-zone only, like i use mine most of the times.

the result: the first time using it, i experienced breakout. but not that bad. the second time, no breakout. this one promise to infuse skin with moisture, and i have to agree. although it's a purifying mask, it didn't dry out my skin, unlike most clay masks. but it's not that moisturizing either. there's no cooling sensation too. after washing it off, i can see that my skin is a little bit brighten. perhaps because it helps getting rid of the dullness and make it radiant, just as promised. but it doesn't hold long. i can't see it the next morning, but my skin is calmer after using this mask.

this is definitely a good buy. this is a good mask for those who have combination or oily skin, that might benefit from a good purifying mask. especially if you don't like the tightening feeling that usually caused by clay mask. but on the downside, this one doesn't come cheap. you might want to try samples or gift set like mine before jumping in buying the full size. but i bet it's worth your money. hubby said it'd better be. hahaha...

the tube

left: before middle: mask on face right: after (you can see it's a bit brighten)

ever since i tried my SNP eye patch, i always curious about petitfee. i decided to get snp because i read somewhere that petitfee is more fragrant. that's why i was worried that i might not stand the scent. but since i wanted to buy a first essence that's only available from koreadepart, i asked my sister to buy the petitfee too. after all it was on sale that time.

this is the description from memebox website: these hydrogel eye patches rejuvenate the windows to your soul. infused with black pearl and pure gold powders, they improve blood circulation, leaving the tired skin around your peepers refreshed and radiant.

the packaging: as usual, it has outer box with some descriptions on it. the eye patches are in a white plastic jar. there's a seal as usual to keep all the patches fresh, and i keep it on even after opening it. sometimes i would turn the jar upside down a couple times to make sure that the essence is well distributed.

the scent: okay, for my sensitive nose, it does smell fragrant but not too overwhelming. when i put it on, i can still smell it faintly.

the product: the eye patch is black, obviously, with gold glitter in it. not glitter literally, but when the lights hit it, you can see the golden sparkle. my husband said that i look like panda when i wear these eye patches. the eye patches have the ghost shape. or the website just mention it being "tear drop" shape. it's similar to SNP's, but with SNP, i can use it anyway i like. the narrow side inside or outside. it feels comfortable both ways. but with petitfee, i'm more comfortable using the narrow side inside rather than the other way around. i've tried using the chubbier side inside, but the narrow part is too tall for my eyes, so i decided to use the narrow part inside as usual. the essence is clear, and although i predict it's enough for every patch, i think SNP has more essence than petitfee. the direction said to keep this for about 30-40 minutes, but with this one, i barely make it to 30 minutes. the SNP will get thinner as the essence get absorbed, but this one, it doesn't differ much.

the result: i usually keep this one for about 20-30 minutes top. it hydrates my under eyes as well as SNP, but still not enough so i still top it off with eye cream. but i notice the brightness more visible than SNP. in combination with my eye creams, somehow i think it brightens my under eyes more. but if i only use this eye patch, it doesn't help much.

so, i was torn to decide which one i like better. i like how SNP moisturize my under eyes well, but it doesn't help brightening my under eyes. petitfee is moderately moisturize my under eyes, but when used together with eye cream, it brightens more. so each has its own characteristics. there are some people mention that this give them burning sensation, but i don't experience them. so i think since some people have reaction with these eye patches, those who have sensitive skin should really think twice. other than that, it works for me, so it might work for you.
update: this one dries quicker than SNP. i'm about a month past the PAO, just like the SNP, but this one dries out while the SNP is still moist.

the outer box

the tub (right: the patches are in ghost shape) it was sealed like the bottom pic

descriptions at the box

i like using it this way

left: before right: after slightly brightening but not hydrating enough