if you've read my previous post about the other freeman mask, then you'll know that i purchased 5 samples of their mask just weeks before giving birth. i don't know why but lately i've been attracted to face masks like crazy. i haven't used them all and i've already gotten my eye on peter roth masks set. oh well, better finish all my samples fast! oh and anyway, actually this is the first sample that i used, but since i don't have problems with sebum as much as before, i don't use this on my entire face, and only on my t-zone only, so that's why i haven't finished it just yet.

this is the definition from their website: creamy clay mask with avocado and oatmeal purifies and nourishes for a super soft, clean finish. perfect for normal to combination skin. nourish and purify with one amazing mask! rich clays dive deep to purge dirt and oils from pores. nutrient-rich vitamin e, avocado and oatmeal moisturize for lasting skin softness. skin looks and feels squeaky clean and is soft to the touch. perfect for normal to combination skin. directions: apply mask to face and neck, avoiding contact with eyes. let dry and rinse with warm water. use two times a week or as often as needed.
key ingredients: avocado oil, oatmeal, kaolin clay.

pic from acne.org

the packaging: the full size is just like the picture above, while the sample comes in irregular shape but the same color and design as the full size one.

the scent: hmm.. this one doesn't have strong scent, but i think there's a hint of avocado scent in it, very subtle. but at least it isn't annoying, unlike my missha clay mask.

the product: this is my first colorful clay mask. it comes in bright light green, which is surprising. since my clay masks comes in sad grey and pale purple. and it's refreshing to use something so bright. the clay is really creamy. compared to innisfree super volcanic, this one is creamier. i can't compare it to my face shop mousse clay mask since it's a mousse, not an ordinary clay mask. i can spread it on my face as easy as the other two clay masks, but this one dries up as quickly as the innisfree one. but it's not as stiff as the innisfree one once it's dried up. it's easy to wash too. the packaging stated that it's up to 4 usages, but most people said that it's only last for couple usages only. but since i only use it full face once and only on t zone for the rest of the sample, it can last up to 5 times and it hasn't finished yet. i also feel slightly cooling effect after applying it, but i don't know if it's meant to be soothing as well or not. as it dries up, i can feel slightly tight feeling especially on my cheeks.

the result: i have to agree that it makes my skin squeaky clean and soft to touch. in fact after several time using this, i can feel my skin softer. and cleaner. as for the sebum control, since i don't have quite the problem anymore, i can't say about its effectiveness. but if you have dry skin, then you will need to moisturize really well afterwards since it might be too drying for you.

i think i like this one as much as my face shop one. it might be a good substitute for my wallet since it's cheaper. but again, since i don't use clay mask as often as before, i think buying samples will be wiser. but if you have combination or oily skin, and looking for effective yet cheap clay mask, then try this one.

the sample packaging

mint green mask on my face

if you followed me on instagram, then you'll know that i'm chosen as one of amabie's sweethearts, and they sent me kailijumei lipstick to review. although i get this for free, i will review the lipstick honestly. okay, now let's discuss about this lipstick. lately it's become hot beauty topics in the web, and honestly i don't know why it become such a hype. basically, it's a transparent lipstick with real dried flower inside. and the color will be different according to your body temperature. so, let's see is it worth the money?

there's no description on their website, they just say that all of the lipsticks swatch pink and will change colors according to your temperature. and that it contains beeswax.

the packaging: let me remind you that what i received is the summer simplicity one, so it's different from the original one that has been hype on the web. the original one is packaged in a red tube, with a button on top of the tube so you can click it open. while the summer version is like ordinary lipstick. it has transparent plastic cap, gold body and a label on the bottom, only the shade number, no name or whatever (the original one has name, while the summer one only numbered, and mins is #3, which is orange). it also comes in plastic box, while the original one comes in blue box. no wonder though since the summer edition is cheaper than the original one.

the shade: the summer version has 6 different colors, mine is #3 which is orange. let me remind you again that it's the color of the lipstick and the flower, but not the shade of the lipstick. mine swatches pink, just like the website has stated.

the product: the lipstick is clear, colored according to the number. #1 is red, #2 is purple, #3 is orange, #4 is green, #5 is blue, #6 is pink violet. no gold specks in this summer version, while the original one is clear and has gold specks aside from the dried flower. i have to say that the original version looks more fancy. the summer edition looks more lonely. only the flower inside.

the color: it swatches pink on my hand. bright pink, slightly more blue tone. on my lips, one swipe doesn't show any color at all at first, but two swipes slightly show a bit pink in color. like my lips but pinkier. then after waiting a few more minutes, it becomes more bright pink, fuchsia/pink in my opinion. but not that bright, like a tinted lip balm.

the result: i think this is more suitable to be called tinted lip balm rather than lipstick since the color is very sheer and it feels waxy like lip balm. although it gives moisturizing feeling, but it doesn't moisturize my lips at all. in fact, it dries out my lips after the color vanishes from my lips. don't hope for long staying power since it's quite sheer. without eating and drinking it only holds for 2 hours, and even more quicker with drinking and eating. and to my surprise, it sets into line as it vanishes from my lips.

in short, i'm glad that i get this for free since there's no way i would spend that amount of money to buy this lipstick. i don't understand why such a hype for something so ordinary. it's just a tinted lip balm but prettier. and fancier. but if you like to collect pretty lipstick, then buy it. but for a mom of 3, there's no way i would spend my money on this lipstick, no matter how fancy it is. so really, thank you amabie for giving my this lipstick to try.

the packaging

the lipstick bullet, the dried flower inside and swatch on my hand.

left: immediately after applying it on my lips right: after about 5 minutes

top: immediately after applying it on my lips bottom: after 5 minutes

pic from their website

the package: it comes in a tub, with the picture of the main ingredient at the top of the tub. although it comes in a tub, it has a plastic cover under the lid. and what's more special is, it has spatula with a small hook to slip the spatula on the cover. really.. i'm amazed with korean packaging. this time they put special care into how to store the spatula carefully. this way, the spatula won't get lost or get dirty since it has special place inside the tub.

the scent: this time it smells like honey. oh sweet honeyyyyy....  but very subtle. so don't worry, even though you're sensitive to scent, if you like honey, then you'll love this pack.

the product: the pack is like a very thick cream. almost like balm. but it spreads easily on my face. and it absorbs quickly too. and it doesn't leave sticky feeling. in fact, after it's absorbed completely, i only feel my skin moisturized but not greasy at all. even the next day, no greasy feeling. now, i've read somewhere about the lock-in properties, which i think after it's being absorbed completely, it won't smear onto your bed sheet or pillow cover. again, i don't use satin pillow cover. mine is cotton, and i think some of the pack still being absorbed by the pillow cover. how do i know? i'm a side sleeper, and the part of my cheeks are drier than my forehead when i wake up.

the result: oh well, i have to admit i love this stuff. it moisturizes my skin well without being greasy. i was afraid that it might be too rich for my combination skin. and turns out it doesn't! oh no.. is this another sign that i'm aging? *gasp* okay.. but really, it can sink into my skin and make it soft and supple the next morning.  and it doesn't break me out. usually i experience break out due to thick cream (remembering the famous laneige firming sleeping pack that breaks me out), but not this one.

so, definitely a good substitute for my sulwhasoo sleeping pack. in term of moisturizing, both of them works well. but as for other properties, i have no saying since i don't see any lines yet. but both leave my skin soft and supple. just different scent. if you're on a budget then try goodal sleeping pack. but if you really like sulwhasoo and don't mind keep buying samples, then stick with it. both are great products.

the tub

top left: see how the spatula is safely kept inside? top right: the product on my hand bottom: after blending

the packaging: the full size version comes in a tube like the picture above. however, you can buy the travel size which comes in sachet. i can't say the shape of the sachet because it's irregular. and it has the same color and design as the full size version. they have clear instruction and description at the back of the sachet.

the scent: i was hoping to sniff something citrusy, which is common for products that contained vitamin c. however, this one doesn't have that same scent. in fact, it smells fragrant, but very subtle. not citrusy at all.

the product: it is a transparent gel cream with gold specks. yes... gooooolllldddd... and it's quite visible. so fancy.. it's on the runnier side of gel, so it spreads easily on my face. however, since it's quite slippery, the first time i use this mask, i accidentally applied it too close to my eyes and it stings.  i notice cooling sensation after i applied it on my face. but as it dries, the cooling sensation is gone. and one sachet can last up to 4 usages for me (i used 2-3 times as combination with the clay mask, so i only use this on my forehead and cheek area) but many people said that it's only good for twice usages.

the result: this mask promises to hydrates and brightens, but they don't deliver it to the max. it gives hydration, but not that much. i can still use my usual sleeping pack afterwards and the next morning my face doesn't get greasy, unlike when i used etude house collagen mask. as for brightening, again.. i'm not the right person to test any brightening effect since i can only see brightening effect after i wash it off my face. but minutes later the glow is gone.

so, luckily i tried the sample before committing to the full size. although it looks fancy thanks to the gold specks and sooo beautiful, but it doesn't give any effect on my face. i can get more hydration and brightening effect from a good sheet mask, so why bother having a full bottle of this mask? but many people seems to like this mask, so perhaps you should try it yourself, since everyone is different.

the sample sachet

left: the mask (move it to container so you can see the gold specks) right: the mask on my face (since it's clear you can only see that it makes me glow)