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it's been awhile since i use an eye patch. mainly because i can't find them here if i don't buy them online. or the ones available here i have tried before. so when i was in korea and i saw this one, i immediately buy it without thinking twice. it has retinol and collagen, so obviously i'm interested in it.

this is the description from some online store:

- retinol X collagen: 95% pure retinol and 5-fold collagen, optimal combination to solve eye area problems

- brighten dull eyes: brightening effect for dull eye areas with niacinamide and glutathione

- hydrogel patch with visible ampoule absorption: a hydrogel patch that melts the high-nutrition ampoule as it is.

- one touch container: if you press the built-in cap firmly and turn the cap to close it, the high-efficiency ingredients are released until the last sheet.

the box

descriptions on the box

the packaging: it comes in a red and grey box with the picture of the product at front. there are a lot of descriptions around the box in korean. inside, the eye patch is stored inside a brown plastic tub with a screw cap. there are 60 patches so if you only use them for your eyes, then it will last for a month, if you use them daily. there's a plastic cover inside to cover the patches from being in contact with air directly and there's a big spatula on top of it to help separating the patches. the spatula is made of plastic and it has this dip on it. however, sometimes i think it doesn't help much to separate each patch.

the tub

how it looks like from the top

the scent: this one is unscented, but i might be mistaken. it might have a very subtle fragrance that my nose can't pick up. because most korean products are scented, but perhaps they make an exception for an eye product.

the separator and the giant spatula

the product: the eye patch is a gel type patch. it's pinkish and it's submerged in some kind of liquid, which is probably the essence. thus, it's very slippery so you have no choice but to use the spatula to separate each patch and lift it up to put it under your eyes. the shape of the patches is the same as the other eye patches. i have trouble picking which side goes where, but i decided to put the thinner end on my inner eye and the big fat one on my outer part.

eye patches in the tub

the result: i used to let the patches on until it's thin and almost dried up. well, at least damp. anyway, after i take it off, my under eyes feel moisturized, but not much. i still need to put on an eye cream on top of it. i can't say for sure about the brightening effect since my sleep has been irregular during the time i use it, so i can't say anything about it. but i know for sure that it helps with the puffiness and it helps moisturizing my under eyes.

this is how it looks like on me (but i forgot to take the 'after' picture)

i'm glad i can find this one. if you can get your hands into this one, you should buy it. i think it'll be suitable for everyone, regardless of skin type and age. i'm not sure about the retinol ingredients though. they say that the percentage is quite high, but i never find asian skincare products that use harsh ingredients, especially retinol. but if you're not supposed to use any retinol in your skincare products, then you should avoid this just to be sure. as for me, if only i can get it again then i'll definitely repurchase this.

when i asked my sister to buy me from nature FTE from koreadepart, i also asked her to buy petitfee eye patch. i bought two, the black pearl and the premium gold. i've tried the black pearl one, and i'm not too impressed, so let's see about this one.

the description from koreadepart website: pure gold ions move to normalize actively the physiological functions of the skin. contains rich essence with high absorption. rich moisture providing instant soothing effect and elasticity. soluble patch essence content absorb and turns into thin layer. natural gel content gel mask type.

the packaging: it comes in white and gold box, there's description in english and korea at the box. then when you open it, you can see a white tube with gold text on it. it has seal to keep the patches fresh. and they also provide a spatula to pick up the patches. trust me, you will need the spatula since the patches are too slippery to pick up by finger. if you insist of lifting it with your finger, you might risk tearing it. and i think they should make the spatula shape more pointy at the end, not flat ended shape like the one provided here.

the scent: i think it has exactly the same scent as the black pearl one. too fragrant for an eye product. so if you have sensitive skin or nose, think twice before buying this. although somehow i get accustomed to the scent and it doesn't bother me anymore.

the product: it's gold eye patches in the tub. but when i lift up one patch, it looks like transparent with sparkling gold. not entirely opaque gold like i thought before. it has ghost shape like the black pearl one. i kind of like this shape, since the chubby part can cover the part where there's usually where the crow feet starts. the essence is clear just like the black pearl. at first it will seem like it is enough for all the patches, but after awhile, it will dry out. that's why you have to use it fast. everyday or every other day. as frequently as you can. i also like that this one doesn't sting my eyes even though sometimes i wear it too close to my eyes.

the result: it definitely help moisturize my under eyes area. as for the brightening, i don't think i'm seeing any. i've been using it every day or every other day for about a month now, and i don't see any difference.

somehow i like the black pearl better, but i might be bias since the black pearl is my first encounter with these eye patches. but between petitfee and SNP, i like SNP better. the SNP one doesn't dry out even after pass its PAO. since both works better to add moisture to my under eyes area, then i will pick SNP. because i'm too lazy to use eye patch every other day or every night. and i don't want to waste my money on product that too quick to dry out. i think if you don't have sensitive nose, then try it, it's affordable after all. have you tried petitfee eye patches? any favorites? i'm seeing shangpree here and there on my ig feed, but i can't find any online seller that sells shangpree products, so i have to wait and see.

the tub, spatula and the eye patches

the outer box, description and ingredients in korean and english

no significant changes on before/after
i only feel my under eyes are better moisturized

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

i didn't remember when i became interested in eye patches, but i remembered a lot of browsing and reading reviews and narrowing it to two option, this one and petitfee black and gold one. but since some mentioned that the petitfee one has strong scent, i decided to give SNP a try first. and then we went to japan and i bought another eye mask so i used it first before opening this one.

this is the description from memebox: with these hydrogel eye patches, saggy eye bags and dark circles are no longer a part of our morning routine. these eye patches are infused with 1000 mg of swiftlet nest extract, which give wings to the delicate skin around your eyes. watch dark circles and saggy bags soar away as the high concentration of bird's nest vitamins and minerals moisturizes, firms, and nourishes the under eye skin.
how to use: after cleansing and toning face, use the provided spatula to apply an eye patch to each under eye area. remove after 20 to 30 minutes. these patches can also be used for the corners of your mouth, where delicate skin tends to form lines.

the packaging: it comes in a blue cardbox. the eye patches comes in a big blue plastic tub with another cover before you can see the eye patches. i think the seals given make it more hygienic since there are a lot of eye patches in one tub. a screw top tub is a better options than wet-tissue-like packaging, since it gives better closure. and it comes with spatula to lift the eye patches out.

the scent: i think it doesn't have any distinctive scent, but my nose might not working really well.

the product: honestly, this is my first encounter with hydrogel products. the eye patches shape like what it called ghost-like shape. the texture is jelly-like so it's a little wobbly to handle and hard to scoop with spatula. and with the essence it becomes more slippery. the patches is light blue and has glittery-like appearance which makes it sparkling under light. the essence is clear and liquid in form. i shake the tub a couple times and turn it upside down to make sure the essence is spread evenly before opening it. oh and don't worry about the essence getting spilled out since i keep the seal on after opening it. i don't how i should put the patch under my eyes. i've tried both ways. with the small part inside, the curved part is shorter than the length of my eye, so it pokes my inner eye. but it doesn't sting my eye. but i like how the chubby part is covering the edges of my eyes, since that's where lines are usually formed. with the chubby part inside, it fits perfectly. the chubby part can cover most of my under eyes area so it moisturizes my under eyes really well. and it will be thinner after 15-20 minutes. it's like the moisture inside the mask is absorbed into the skin, leaving the patch thinner than the first time.

the result: it definitely moisturizes my under eyes well. with only eye cream, i don't feel it's enough at night. but with adding this eye patch at night, my under eyes are well moisturized. and i started using this after my son was born, and being a new mom (again) means sleepless nights (although i'm glad it didn't last long), and sleepless nights led to puffy eyes. and i used this one night when my eyes got really puffy. and the next morning my eyes were less puffed. and the day after that, my eyes became normal again. but for dark eyes, this has no effect at all.

so, definitely like this better than the japanese one, but it's not that special. i like how it helps with puffy eyes, and helps moisturize my under eyes, but nothing else. so i will try one of the petitfee after finishing this tub.

outer box

top left: the box
top right: tub in the box
middle right: spatula provided
bottom left: eye patches inside the tub
bottom right: the seal

eye patches - chubby part outside

eye patches - chubby part inside

before-after (sorry for different lighting)

the theme of this episode is secret global k-beauty items. a lot of interesting items are shown in this episode. most of them i've seen them now, but when i watched it, i have no idea about it. but let's discuss a few tips from this episode first.

even though it's summer, you have to apply moisturizer cream every hour. and for acne people, you can mix your facial foam or facial gel with moisturizer cream with ratio 1:1. somehow it helps with the acne. and since i've used acid now, i know the next step. but back then, i have no idea why apple will help the next step. next step is using ground apple to prepare your skin for the next nutrition. apple contains malic acid, so it exfoliates dead skin, and since it's acid, if you have sensitive skin, you have to be careful. now, if you're familiar with acid, malic acid is one example of AHA. so.. no wonder it will help to prepare your skin. next is whitening step and the most proven product for whitening is vitamin C. next is for aging skin. you can mix your favorite oil with berry to get double effect from your oil. the presenter said that it feels like the moisture is locked inside but it doesn't feel greasy on the surface.

from the makeup demonstration, there are few tips too. like you can mix concealer and ceramide capsule to achieve higher coverage and non matte finish. apply it thicker on your V-line and then go forward toward your nose and outward to your jaw to make dimensional face. mix shimmery powder and blush to make it stick on your cheek. since a lot of people colors their hair, you can mix brown and your hair hue to match your brow with your hair. and then to draw sexy cat eye, start with your eyes open and draw dots and connect it from inside to outer eyeline. and then thicken the inner and outer part and leave the center thin.

now, let's move on to interesting items on this episode. there are few korean beauty items that become popular abroad. like banila co cc cream, and various animal mask sheet (i think the first one to release it are berrisom and SNP). and then there's this silk cotton balls that will help to exfoliate. now, when i watched this episode, i have no idea about the silk cotton balls, but now they're everywhere. and there are certain items that gain popularity in each country. like in china, the famous k-beauty item is the eye patch and animal mask sheet. in japan, the silk balls. in america, lip products, especially the two tone lip product. in europe, the famous item is the cushion. i think they're all attracted to iope air cushion xp. no wonder it's a best sellers. now, what kbeauty item that you think is interesting? for me i think their cushion products and their animal mask sheet are interesting.