this one is a part of a set that i bought while in japan last year. when i was there, most of the products seemed uninteresting. but i felt it seemed sad not to buy anything while in japan, so i decided to try this set. d program is a brand under shiseido company so it should be okay, right? anyway, i've tried the toner so now it's time to try the emulsion.
this is the translated description on their website: target 3 signs of combination skin - visible pores, oiliness, dryness. for sensitive skin. helps reduce sebum and maintain hydration for balanced and shine-free, resilient, healthy-looking skin. uniquely formulated to soothe, restore, balance. shine-free moisturizer to help reduce sebum production while providing moisture for the dry skin area. restore skin's moisture and maintains moist skin for 8 hours long. with shiseido's propriety H-stabilizing A that promotes moisture retention and reinforces skin barrier function. smooth airy milk formula that spreads without stickiness and retains moisture.
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| the pouch |
the packaging: since i bought this in a set, it comes in a white plastic pouch with big transparent window at front so you can see the products inside. there's description at the back in japanese as usual. the bottle is identical to the toner one, except this one is shorter. it is a light blue plastic bottle with a spout to dispense the product. the spout is covered by a white plastic screw cap. it is 11 ml which is an odd size for an emulsion sample.
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| description at the back |
the scent: since the emulsion is long gone by now, honestly i kind of forget whether this one is scented or not. but even if it is scented, then it's either has a pleasant scent, or it's scentless.
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| the bottle |
the product: it's a white emulsion. there's a gel consistency into it and it's slightly thicker than kose emulsion, but still runny enough to squirt it out using the spout. it's easy to spread it around and it layers well with my other skincare products.
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| how it looks like on my hand |
the result: even though this one is slightly thicker than kose one, somehow this feels eerily similar to kose emulsion. somehow it brings back the memories of enjoying that emulsion. i have to agree that this one balances the oil and hydration level in my skin. it also helps reducing the sebum production while maintaining the skin moisture level.
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| after blending it |
i have to say that i quite like this set. both the toner and emulsion works really well. it gives the perfect balance of hydration and moisture. somehow it reminds me of kose travel set. if i have to be nitpicking, i'd say i'd rather pick the emulsion than the toner. however, full size one is quite pricey. i don't think i'll be willing to spend that kind of money for an emulsion. but i won't put it on WNR list yet. anyway, if you have combination or oily skin, i think this one is suitable for you. but it doesn't mean that other skin types can't try it. thankfully there's a set so if you're not sure which one to try, you can try the set first. i believe there are other sets as well so pick one that might be suitable for your skin type.
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