this is the description from their website: skincare infused liptint! get your fresh ombre lips like k-idol effortlessly. with a long-lasting and non-drying formulation, you can use this lip tint all day without worrying about causing chapped lips or unnatural stains. gives instant cover even on dark lips with intense pigmentation in one swipe. somethinc ombrella lip totem tint is now available in 28 shades!

the packaging: every ombrella comes in a box that's color-coordinated with their real shade. and it's gradient as well. you can read the shade name on side of the box. the lip tint itself comes in short plastic tube that's color coordinated with the shade. for twinnie, it's peachy orange, for underground it's nude. the cap is transparent and the wand is attached to the cap. the wand is leaf-like shape with pointy tip so it's easy to use especially toward the side of my mouth. the tube is quite short since it's only 1,5 ml, that's why i hope i can finish it up. at least one. 

the color: as mentioned in their website, there are 28 shades to pick from, ranging from nude, pink, orange and red. i had nikola which leans on pinkish nude cool tone (actually it's a MLBB for me). underground is supposed to be nude, but there's a mauve undertone to it. that's why, i thought it would be slightly nude-ish compared to nikola, but turns out it the mauve undertone is quite strong. that's why on some people, it looks purplish. while twinnie, on swatches, it looks peachy. however, on me, the orange tone is quite strong. the first time i swatch it, i'm surprised to see how orange it looks on me. i have to be careful with this one. 

the product: it's a lip tint which is a gel-ish liquid lip product. it's slightly sticky to the touch and the wand picks up too much product at first, so i always swipe off some before swiping it on my lips. it's easy to spread it around and on first swipe, the color seems to be a bit too much, but as i keep swiping it around, it tones down and you can always add more to your liking. this one is scented and there's a cooling sensation when it's freshly applied. 

the result: maybe, for lighter color, the durability is quite low. for nikola, the color seems to vanish pretty quickly after eating and drinking. and i notice that goes the same with underground. while for twinnie, it doesn't. not by much. this is a lip tint, so it's supposed to leave some stain behind. but since underground is nudish color, with mauve undertone which is almost like my lips, so the stain is barely noticeable. but for twinnie, if i only swipe a little, the stain doesn't show up. but i use a bit too much, than the stain will be noticeable. not drying on the lips as well. 

i have to say that i have difficulties in picking up the shades, but the product is decent. it's a decent lip tint. it's easy to use and it's suitable for daily, if you can pick the right shade, that is. the price is very affordable and somethinc often holds sales. i might not buy another shade aside from hayg since i'm still curious of that one. i do hope that they give decent swatches for next reference since the color is hard to figure out. if you're looking for a lip tint, then i suggest to try this one. i bet there's one out of 28 shades that might work for you.  

this is the description from their website: OK to apply directly, even to chapped lips. a tinted rouge like a moisturizing lip balm. moisturizing lipstick with staying power. UV-reducing effect (contains no ultraviolet absorbers). wave goodbye to troublesome lip makeup. the moisturizing ability of a lip balm, the color of a lipstick, the sheen of a gloss, plus UV protection.. this single item will satisfy even the most demanding of women. super-rich oils enfold your lips like a silken robe! created a thin film that clings flexibly to your lips, for a comfortable, non-sticky feeling that lasts and lasts. you'll be amazed by how smoothly it goes on, even without applying lip balm first. provides solid color despite the light texture, creating irresistible lips with a natural luster. moisturizing while wearing makeup. contains beautifying and moisturizing agents. keeps your lips plump, soft and moist while wearing it. protects against the ultraviolet rays that cause dryness, chapping and dullness. 

no.20 is cotton peony- deep coral pink

the packaging: there's no box. only the pen-shape lip balm, covered with plastic sealing. you can see the shade number on the label at the body and maybe at the bottom. there's no shade name. all the balm comes in pen-shape, plastic pink tube that you can twist the bottom part to get the balm out. there's a metallic cap to cover the top part. 

the shade: i don't know how many shades are there in this line. but i think this one is newly added to their line-up. there's some seasonal shades as well, but there wasn't any when i went there. mine is 20 which is the cotton peony, which is a deep coral pink. on the tube, it looks coral but on swatch, it leans toward peachy coral.

the product: it comes in stick that looks moisturizing from the tube. like a glistening balm stick. it has slanted tip on top, but it's easily get blunt once i use it frequently. 

the result: the color might look intimidating in the tube, but once you swipe it, the color payoff is not as dark as in the tube. on my hand, weirdly it leans a bit brown. on my lips, it definitely leans toward the peachy orangey side, but luckily, not that orange. it's pretty but screams summer. it's moisturizing without being overly sticky. since this is a tinted lip balm, it doesn't hold that long. it vanishes after eating and drinking. 

this is my second balm rouge and i'm happy with my second purchase, but i don't think i will buy another one since the price is definitely cheaper in japan, and it's not widely available here. so i think i'll resort to local brand afterward. it's quite sad to see that there's not so much options when i went to japan. hopefully they will recover from COVID soon. anyway. if you happen to like tinted balm that's not overly sticky but still moisturizing, you can try this one. 

this is the description from their website: regenerate your skin with the best regenerating night cream. night is the best time for your skin to regenerate. that's why, use ERHA anti-aging moisturizer which is formulated to be the best, like age corrector niacinamide and phytosqualane night cream. it's specially formulated to help speeding up the regeneration process, helps brighten and fades dark spots, fine lines, and aging signs caused by UV rays and free radicals. nourish and regenerate skin at night. anti aging products that contains peptide and PHA, formulated specifically to work together to nourish and helps speeding up skin regeneration maximally. brightens and moisturizes skin. contains brightening peptide and niacinamide that helps to gives moisture optimally as well as brightens skin tone and fades age spots on the face. helps prevent early aging signs. all the ingredients combined together works as antioxidant that acts as skin multi protection to prevent aging that's caused by the environment (pollution or free radicals).

key ingredients:

 - combination of anti aging peptide and PHA to speed up skin cells regeneration as well as fades fine lines and wrinkles.

- brightening peptide that helps brighten skin tone and fades age spots.

- niacinamide that works to increase collagen synthesis, reduce hyperpigmentation, brighten dark spots on face, reduce aging signs including wrinkles and fine lines, reduces melanoma risk and increases skin barrier function.

- intense moisturization that increases moisture and makes skin healthier.

- combination of antioxidant that acts as skin multiprotection to prevent aging process that caused by uv rays and free radicals.

the scent: it's basically scentless, but you can pick up the subtle scent from the natural ingredients. it's not overwhelming, but it's noticeable. but once you put it on your face, you can barely smell it.

the product: the cream is brownish cream in color, slightly darker compared to the day cream. it's thicker than the day cream and still has that gel consistency into it. it's easy to spread around but takes a minute to fully sink in. 

the result: even though it's thicker than the day cream, for me it's not occlusive enough as a night cream, especially if i use retinol or other acid. it's moisturizing, but compared to my other night cream, this one feels quite lightweight.

i have to say that this cream is suitable for all skin type, but i don't think it'll be enough for dry skin as it's not occlusive enough. but if your routine is quite simple, then this night cream would be enough. but for me, i don't like it. i don't know how much it will be or how big is the full size one, so i can't say anything about it. for me, it's a pass. 

this is the description translated from their website: new anti aging formula is coming. moist face all the time with age corrector day moisturizer. new formula from anti aging system in which not only capable of maintaining elasticity but also can help fade wrinkles on the skin maximally. helps to look younger with wrinkle filler effect. with matrixyl synthe-6 that acts as wrinkle filler effect that works to moist and fade fine lines and wrinkles on face, maintain skin elasticity, make skin looks healthy, bright and tight. face looks bright and well-nourished all day. face looks moist and bright because of vitamin e, a, c and P that works as an antioxidant. helps to prevent early aging.

key ingredients:

- matrixyl synthe-6 (anti aging peptides) as wrinkle filler that stimulates 6 main components of collagen formation, fades fine lines and wrinkles on the face.

- antioxidant combination as skin protector, protects the skin from aging process that's caused by free radicals.

- brightening peptide that helps brighten the skin and fades age spots.

- niacinamide that works to increase collagen synthesis, reduce hyperpigmentation, brighten dark spots on the face, lessen aging signs including wrinkles and fine lines, reduce melanoma risk, and increase skin barrier function.

- combination of skin moisturizer that gives skin moisture, makes skin look softer, more moist and supple. 

the packaging: i bought this in a set, so it comes in a red/white box with description of everything inside at the back as well as the ingredients list. there's a picture of everything in the set at front. all the products are placed on a cardboard platform so everything is secure inside. both the day and night cream come in squeeze tube like an ointment tube, only it's made of plastic. both still use red/white combination, but for the day cream, the white is on top while the red is at the bottom. they seal the opening with aluminum foil. it only comes in 6 g so it's not that much, even for a sample size.

the scent: for the day cream, there's a subtle scent perhaps from the ingredients, but it's barely noticeable unless you sniff it real close. 

the product: it's a pale cream moisturizer, but the consistency is close to lotion. it's quite runny that i have to tilt it upside down so it won't come out from the opening before i press the tube. since it's quite runny, it's easy to spread around and doesn't take long time to be absorbed. 

the result: the moisturizer is quite lightweight, but still has some punch. it's quite moisturizing for a day cream. for me personally, it will be too oily when the weather is hotter, but for now during the rainy days, it works okay. the sample size is too little to prove its claim, but it's quite moisturizing so probably it will work well to prevent aging signs.

i have to say that this is not my preference. even though it has lotion-like consistency, it's quite moisturizing and can be a bit oily. somehow it feels similar to hada labo emulsion that i couldn't finish. luckily, i only get this in a sample size, or i wouldn't be able to finish it. anyway, i think it's more suitable for normal to dry skin and can be too oily for oily skin, but there's the set, so you can try it first before deciding. price wise, i can't say for sure since i don't know the price of the full size one. as for me, definitely won't buy the full size nor repurchase the set. 

this moisturizer is highly praised for quite a while, but i haven't gotten the chance to try it. and i have this weird stance regarding highly-raved products. i tend to lose interest when it's highly raved, that's why i've been using other moisturizer but this. but, i run out of stuff to try so i decided to give it a try. especially when they release a travel set. i thought i would just try everything from the travel set, but then i found out that the moisturizer in the set is very tiny, so i bought the full size one on top of the one from the travel set. 

this is the translated description from their official marketplace channel: a moisturizer that combines 3 active ingredients, ceramide, hyaluronic acid, and centella asiatica, to deal with broken skin barrier problems such as acne, redness, texturized skin, and dry skin quickly and safely for skin barrier. enriched with 4x ceramide technology, which is a combination of 5 types of ceramide that gives deep moisture and strengthens skin barrier. 5x ceramide helps to repair and protect skin barrier by giving moisture and protecting skin from external factors. 

hero ingredients:

- 5x ceramide: combination of 5 types of ceramide to restore and create skin protection layer to prevent moisture loss.

- hyaluronic acid: hydrates skin instantly and intensively repairs skin cells deeply.

- centella asiatica: soothes and repairs inflammation on skin.

- marine collagen: maintain moisture and skin suppleness.

the packaging: i bought this in a travel set, so this comes in light blue box with big transparent plastic window at front so you can see everything inside from the outside. there's description of everything inside at the back. everything from the 5x ceramide lines come in light blue packaging, including the moisturizer. the sample size is the miniature of the full size one. it comes in light blue jar with white screw cap. the sample size is only 5 ml while the full size one is 30 ml. 

the scent: i don't think this one is scented, but i might be mistaken. all i remember is this one doesn't smell foul or bad, and might be smell a bit fresh. 

the product: it's a white gel type moisturizer that's quite thick. the consistency is similar to true to skin moisturizer. but once it's spread around, it turns watery and easy to spread around. it takes a minute to be absorbed though. 

the result: once it's absorbed, i can feel that this is hydrating and moisturizing. the feeling is similar to somethinc ceramide. even though it's moisturizing enough, it's still lightweight. it gives a slight glow, but not much. it works well with my other skincare products, no pilling or whatever. 

i get it why it's being raved. it works well, it feels nice on the skin and it really does what it's promised for. i think it's suitable for all skin types, but maybe not enough at night time as it's a gel type and quite lightweight. as for me, i think this one is on par with somethinc ceramide, so if you've tried the other, you might not find this any different. price wise, this is slightly more expensive, but still affordable especially if you bought it during sales. 

i was happy when avoskin released mini size of their new moisturizers. i wanted to try them all but if it's too much, then i won't be able to finish them all. that's why i'm glad for minis. anyway, i've tried the yellow and blue one, and the last one that i might be trying is their pink one since i'm not interested in the purple one (arbutin). this one is appealing because they say that it contains polypeptide and red algae. i was hoping that i could bring this on my japan trip as night cream, but later you'll see why it's not a good idea. 

this is the description translated from their website: water based moisturizer with lightweight gel texture and easy to absorb. aside from maintaining skin moisture, this moisturizer contains polypeptide which is effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles as well as softening the skin. combined with acetyl glucosamine, one of amino acids that is available naturally in the skin to help maintain skin health and texture. equipped with red algae that has film-forming on skin surface that helps maintain skin moisture so it makes skin looks healthy and soft.

the packaging: it comes in a pink box with description and ingredients list printed on the side and the back of the box. the design is the same as the rest of other types. the only difference is the color. they color coded it according to the variation. the moisturizer comes in a pink plastic tub that has similar vibe as the box. since this is a mini one, they only come in regular tub. which means, it has screw cap and when you take it off, there's this white plastic separator so the air doesn't meet the product right away. as i've mentioned, there are two size, the full size one which is 30 ml and the mini one which is 15 ml. mine is the mini one so it's 15 ml. there's no spatula provided.

the scent: i don't think it's scented, but it doesn't smell weird nor foul either.

the product: just like its siblings, it's a lightweight gel type moisturizer. if i have to say, the texture is right between the blue one and the yellow one, with the blue one being thinner and the yellow one is thicker. but, even though this has some kind of viscosity to it, i can spread it around easily. though it takes a minute to be absorbed. looking at the ingredients, it looks promising, with a bunch of goody ingredients like glycerin, BG and red algae aside from several fermented extracts.

the result: looking at the ingredients, i thought it would be oaky to be used at night. however, the texture is too lightweight that it's not occlusive enough. i can even get away with using this in the morning as well! but, let me remind you that when i used this, i was in japan around 9-15 degrees so it's quite cool and a bit dry. that's why, after several days, i found that this moisturizer is more suitable for mornings and i have to use something else for night time as i still use my actives. it gives glowy finish and doesn't feel tacky. works well with my other skincare products. 

that's why i said, my original thought of using this as a night cream during my trip was failed. it's not occlusive enough during cold weather. more over if you used actives. i would say that this one is suitable for all skin types. maybe oily skin can use this at night, but for the other skin types, you can even use this in the morning. price wise, the full size one is a bit pricey, maybe because of the airless pump packaging, but the mini size one is quite affordable. but it finishes fast! anyway, if you're curious or not sure whether it will suit you or not, you can try the mini one first. as for me, my favorite will be the blue one and then the yellow one and this one is my least favorite because i expected it to be more occlusive. but that doesn't mean that this one is bad. it's just a matter of preference. 

it's safe to say that at this point, i'm running out of vitamin c serum to try. yeah sure, i haven't tried erha or bhumi one, but i don't feel like trying them somehow. then i saw glowlabs several times on my instagram, so i decided to try it. this is the second time i find a local brand that doesn't use dark tinted bottle for a vitamin c serum. let's see how it goes this time.

this is the description translated from their official marketplace page: make it spotless and brighter skin. glo-c serum is a serum with active ingredients: vitamin c/ ethyl ascorbic acid and tranexamic acid. vitamin c/ ethyl ascorbic acid works to brighten skin, acts as anti-oxidant, prevents early aging signs, and supports collagen production. 

tranexamic acid works to fade stubborn dark spots, prevents excess melanin reformation that can cause hyperpigmentation, evens out skin tone.

these two active ingredients maximally brightens, gets rid of dark spots and prevents it from reappearing again. for all skin type. 

ingredients: aqua, 3-0 ethyl ascorbic acid, glycerin, centella asiatica extract, butylene glycol, ethyoxydiglycol, hydroxyethylcellulose, tranexamic acid, milk protein, lactose, disodium EDTA, chlorphenesin

the packaging: it comes in gradient light blue box with description at the back as well as ingredients list. the serum itself comes in frosted glass bottle with a label with similar design as the box. it's see through so you can see the remaining product inside. it uses dropper to dispense the product and the dropper works okay until the last drop. even though it's short, but it manages to pick the product until the last drop. it comes in 20 ml which somehow becomes the norm among local brands, but it's less than other serums worldwide, which usually comes in 30-50 ml.

the scent: this one is scentless and doesn't have any foul scent at all. it doesn't even smell acidic like most vitamin c serum are.

the product: the serum is a transparent viscous gel type serum. it's quite thick that i have to pause for a second so it will pick up a dropper-full amount of product. i use a whole dropper for my face and neck. the serum is transparent at first and the color doesn't change even though i don't store it in the refrigerator. it's quite amazing considering they claim this one contains EAA as their vitamin c derivative of choice.

the result: i can't say for sure since i stop using this serum when i went to japan. i was afraid that i'll run out of it in the middle of my trip so i didn't bring it with me. however, during the first and second half of using it, i can only feel that this one is moisturizing for sure. more moisturizing than somethinc one but similar to whitelab. as for the brightening effect, i think it works okay in evening my skin tone, but not much on its own for my acne scars. but combined with retinoid and AHA serum, it works well in fading my acne scars.

i'm speechless with this serum. how come it manages not getting oxidized even though it doesn't come in a dark tinted bottle and not being stored in a refrigerator? do they really use EAA? anyway, questions aside, it does seem legit and works. i think it'll suitable for all skin types, especially to normal to dry skin. it's affordable but remember that it only comes in 20 ml so price per ml might not differ much from the 30ml one. as for me, i won't repurchase it because of preference only. i prefer those serums that come in pumps, and if i have to pick, i think i like azarine one better than this one. let me remind you, that it's only a matter of preference and not performance so if you're curious about it, give it a try yourself. 

this is the translated description from their official marketplace site: sunscreen with main ingredients 5X ceramide that can repair and restore skin barrier. equipped with the newest UV filter that has been patented by BASF germany (tinosorb S/M) that can protect skin from UVA and UVB and blue light, with SPF 50+ PA ++++ without irritating skin. it has lightweight texture that can be absorbed quickly, not oily and gives moist end looks. with added hyaluronic acid that can return and lock moisture on skin. 

hero ingredients:

- 5x ceramide: restore and forms skin barrier and prevent moisture loss on skin.

- tinosorb S/M: the newest uv filter that has been patented by BASF germany and can give protection from uv rays without irritating the skin.

- hyaluronic acid: restores and locks moisture on skin.

the packaging: it comes in light blue box that's sealed with plastic sealing. there's description on the box. the sunscreen itself comes in light blue plastic tube with plastic screw cap. the bottle is almost flat and short since it only comes in 25 ml which is not much for sunscreen. usually my japanese sunscreen comes in 50 ml or even more. it has spout to dispense the product. anyway, recently skintific released a set that comes with a mini size of this sunscreen, which is only 5 ml which you can buy separately or in a set so it might not be much, but it's okay for retouch or for long haul so when you arrive at your destination, you can apply new later of sunscreen. 

the scent: it doesn't have any scent, or at least not noticeably.

the product: it's a white creamy type that's has a slight gel texture in it. it's quite viscous but it's easy to spread around. it doesn't leave white cast at all once it's spread around.

the result: this one is definitely a more moisturizing type of sunscreen. it works well in terms of protecting as i didn't get any sunburn even though i hike to the mountain and walked under the bright sunlight during my trip to japan. this layers well under makeup and over my other skincare products. 

i have to agree that this is a moisturizing type sunscreen so i don't think it'll be suitable for hot humid weather and oily skin. if you have oily skin and want to try this one, then i suggest you skip the moisturizer or opt for a lighter moisturizer instead. as for me, i don't think i like this type of sunscreen. it's heavier than the one that i've used to use, so i'd probably won't repurchase.