i win this pact from 0.8L indonesia's giveaway for free, and in return, i have to review and put it on my social media for a month. although i receive this for free, my review will be completely honest.

prior to receiving this gift, i have no idea at all about mizon pact. at that time, i entered every giveaway available, especially the cushion giveaway since i want to try more without having to spend my money. fortunately, i got one. and it was funny since i kept trying and forgot to check whether i win or not. and then the package came to my house and i was confused since i thought i didn't order anything online. and then i checked 0.8L website and found out that i won. hahaha.. lucky me..

this is the description from mizonworld.com: mizon correct combo pact provided moisture as well as coverage, volumizing and illuminating your skin. for a more young, healthy look. the beauty sponge allows re-application easy and sanitary.
about mizon hydratox technology: developed with snow algae, hydrasalinol, hydranov, and moringa extract. enables the control of the temperature change of the skin, as well as giving the maximum moisturizing effect and strengthens the natural defense structure of the skin. along with mizon hydratox technology, mizon color tox system leaves a watercolor-like transparent glow that brightens the natural beauty of your own skin tone.


the packaging: i don't know what you will get if you buy it yourself, but i only get the pact in a cardbox. it is black-beige pattern box while the pact is all black with only letter M on top. when you open the pact, you will see mirror and dotted surface and a button at the bottom to push the cc cream out. and a beauty sponge. i think if you buy it yourself, you will get an extra refill and i think the refill will be bulky since you have to replace the entire bottom part of the pact. i think this is a solution for those who have been afraid of germ in their cushion since the cream will only come out if you push it, unlike the cushion which is like a sponge with the cream inside it. now, it's a little bit tricky to take the "refill" part off the pact, and i can't describe it. but i read somewhere that there's a circle at the bottom of the pact that you have to push until it's off the pact.

the scent: it has pretty fragrant for a pact, and it will linger even after you put it on your face. i was sensitive to fragrance, but somehow it started to grow on me and i think the scent isn't bothering me anymore. but don't worry though, it's not that perfumy.

the product: there are only two shades, as usual. 21 and 23, and i got 21 luckily. it matches my skintone perfectly. it has medium coverage, it covers my redness, but not my acne scars completely. but i like it since it looks more natural. the puff that comes with it also works well, although i prefer the missha one.

the result: this one gives dewy finish. sometimes i like it just the way it is, but sometimes i like it matte so i use powder on my t-zone. since it's dewy and it's hot here, if i'm in an air-con room, it will hold for about 3-4 hours, but i think it will gone quicker in outdoors.

overall, this is a nice alternative from common cushion, especially if you're afraid of germs breeding in your cushion. unfortunately, it only comes in two shades, you might not have the right shades for you. and if you're super oily, perhaps you might want to consider it again since it might make you look shiny. and if you like slimmer cushion, then you might want to think again since this one is bulkier than usual cushion so it might occupy more room in your makeup bag. but for me, i like it. i like how it's easier to get the bb cream on the cushion since it will come out easily when you push the button, unlike common cushion that you have to push the cushion to get the product out. the scent is nice and it gives natural finish for me. so definitely a keeper. now i won't say that i might buy it again since korean brand tends to release limited edition and newer version or new invention, but i will recommend it if someone wants to buy bb cream or cushion.

the outer box

the cushion right: the circle at the bottom with the label on it, that's where you have to push to get the whole pact out and change it with a refill

inside: the puff and the holes where the bb cream comes out from right: the button that you have to push is on top of my bottom finger

left: the bb cream is coming out the holes right: swatches on my hand

description from amazon: mild and soft cleanser that turns from snail mucus foam into soft bubble-like cream that provides deep pore cleansing for clear and moisturized skin. cleanses dirt, deep pores, dead skin, and rids of blackheads, sebum, and waste for clear, moisturized skin. contains snail secretion filtrate and botanical extracts such as green tea and absinthe that don't irritate the skin.

pic from snowwhiteandasianpear

the packaging: it's exactly just like the one in the picture. a brown with white flip top tube. and there's also a seal on the opening. just like most of korean products. they do take care of their packaging, and making sure the product doesn't leak is one of their concern. as for the size, since i'm using korean products, most of their facial foam comes in big sizes. this one only comes in 60 ml which is too little since i've been used to using big size product.

the smell: some bloggers mention that it smells floral, but i sniff it really hard. at first i do agree it seems have floral scent to it, but once i apply it on my face, the scent dissipates and rather smell not nice. if you understand javanese, i think the word "apek" is the appropriate word to describe it.

the product: it's a white foam with pearly appearance. makes it looks luxurious. and since there's the picture of it being slimy, i tried it too. and yes, it's sticky slimy. and one blogger said that you have to rub it on your hand with a little bit of water to make it lather up before using it on your face. and it does lather up nicely. forms a big bubble. but not as big as the advertisement picture. unless you're using a net or something else other than your hand. one blogger mentioned it has high pH, so if you're concern about the pH, then probably skip this one.

the result: i use this as my second cleanser or my morning cleanser, so i don't test for makeup cleansing. as for second cleanser, it's quite nice, no stripping clean feeling afterwards. since the previous snail product helps with acne, i can't help comparing the acne combat properties of this foam. when i first start using this foam, i suffered from hormonal acne from my birth control pills, and it doesn't help at all with the clearing up process. so i think the snail properties is different with the gel one.

will i repurchase? i don't think so. even though it's cheap, but it doesn't come in big size. even though one blogger said you only need a dime every single time, i think it will vanish quicker since there are two of us that use this foam. plus that "apek" smell, i don't think i'll ever be okay with that scent. so definitely won't buy it again, and if you don't like high pH cleanser, sticky cleanser, skip this one. you won't miss a thing.

the tube packaging

the packaging: the full size version is just like the one in the picture, it's in a pink plastic tube with a white plastic cap. but i forgot is it a screw top or a flip top? very simple design, but they attempt to make it cute by choosing a pink background while the AIO comes in boring brown color.

the smell: well, i can assure you it's nowhere near slimy snails scent. if you sniff pretty hard, you can pick floraly scent. very very subtle and once you applied on your face, there's no scent at all. i guess free of fragrance is quite right.

the product: it's a transparent gel. after applied on face, it's absorbed quickly and leaving glistening trace behind. no stick feeling at all. since i only get a small amount of the product, i can use this four times of spot acnes treatment (i experience purging from introducing AHA again, so every other day an acne will pop).

the result: i use this as spot treatment for acne, as i have another moisturizer on hand. for me, if it's an active acne, day 1 will mature the acne quicker, i can see the eyes of the acne in the following day, makes me want to pop it. and then day 2 it dries out the acne. if it's a sebaceous acne, usually it won't help that quick, but it will help lessen the size of the acne.

overall, for me it's an effective spot treatment for acne, but i read somewhere that this one causes them breakouts, so they stop using it as moisturizer or sleeping pack, but use it as anything else. on wound, on mosquito bites, pretty much everything else and they swore it works. so i guess this one is rather magical.. you might not know what it can help you with. so, for a fair price, i think you should get it and try it yourself. after all, if it didn't work on your face, it can work on your body.

left: the product on small jar right: the outer box

when i purchased my witch hazel toner, i decided to buy something else. i don't know why but i seldom only buy one thing from an online shop. i usually end up buying at least two. probably since i don't want to waste the shipping fee. and although i don't want to try anything else at the moment, but i think a facial foam is something that i and my husband will always use, so i decided to try the pore refine deep cleansing foam.

pic from w2beauty

this is the description from eng.mizon.co.kr:
pore clean deep cleansing - removing waste and dead skin cell (kaolin/charcoal) - for purifying deep cleansing, kaolin and charcoal effectively absorb excessive waste, sebum and dead skin cell in pores and help skin clean.
suppression of excessive sebum secretion - pores appear bigger by excessive sebum. for roughened skin, absorb sebum carefully and do not damage sebum film to leave moisturizing ingredient.
refreshing feeling - cooling effect (fresh feeling with mint flavor) - the minty cooling foam breaks up excess oil, dirt, and dead skin cell that can clog enlarged pores while killing bacteria. soothing botanicals leave skin moisturized and smooth.
elastic and soft texture + rich bubbles - differentiated elastic texture combines active ingredients with pore cleansing ability to show massaging effect. you will experience perfect pore cleansing effect.
no paraben and other artificial coloring - harmful ingredients such as paraben and artificial coloring is minimized. helps mild cleansing and maximizes skin care effect.

okay.. honestly i have no idea what to expect from this foam, but i hope it will not strip clean my skin like the previous skinfood egg white foam (sorry, i forget the exact name)

the packaging: when i searched for this product, i saw a different bottle with different design and color. i think the older design is the brown tube with the text written downward. but the one that i have right now is green tube, with flip top and there's a big "pore" text written at the right top side and the complete name and a bit description on the bottom part. there's nothing written at the back.

the smell: i sniff pretty hard and i can smell a hint of mint. very subtle. i can't even smell it when i apply it to my face.

the product: the foam itself is white, with a tiny black dots. some people say it's the charcoal part. at first i think it's microbeads like etude's, but it's not. it doesn't feel grainy or beady.. it's just dots that will dissolve completely.

the result: yes, this one cleans completely, although i don't think it can remove makeup. not as stripping as the skinfood. so.. i'm glad it's not that drying for my skin.

i like this one, but i have to wait for my husband to try it since he's quite picky. if he liked it, then i will certainly put this one on my facial foam rotation.

the foam tube

the alumunium foil seal and the flip top

hey everyone.. i've been slacking. somehow i'm easily feel exhausted and both my kids are unwell again *sigh* but i still have some products to be reviewed.. probably the makeup part won't be reviewed anytime soon since i have no time to take the picture.. but i will review some of my skincare products. actually, if you've been reading my blog, you'll know that in my wish list i put etude house wonder pore freshner or the face shop 9 in 1 toner in my wish list. but turn out i pick this one to buy in full size and none from my wish list. well, to be honest, after trying the etude house sample, i think the alcohol content is quite strong for me, so i decided to skip it. as for face shop, i have to pre order it, and by the time i've finished all my toner samples, i realize i don't have any toner left.. so this one is ready stock in one online shop and i buy it impulsively.

the bottle (yes, english instructions at the back)

sealed and the opening hole

left - fresh on cotton pad right - after usage (you can see there's a trace of makeup residue)

the packaging: the full size product is in a tub with a big starfish picture in front of it. it is white and gold tub, with a little bit of orange i think.. but the sample is a different story. usually i find that the design of the sample's packaging is similar to full size's, but not for this cream. the sample is in pink sachet with the name of the cream in front of it, with different fonts from the full size font!

the smell: i think it's not a starfish scent since it might smell fishy.. but the sample smells divine... fragrant but subtle. i think i enjoy the scent.

the product: it's a gel type white cream. the advertising said that it will bounce back, just like laneige sleeping water pack.. but since i only have 2 sachets and i didn't transfer it to other container, i don't know about that claim. well, i think it's related to the name, since starfish is known for their reproducing ability, so i think this one is targeted for anti-aging. perhaps the starfish extract is hoped to bring back the cell youth. the cream is easily absorbed, and a little bit sticky after application, but not for long. i'm amazed though.. this cream seems to sink into my skin completely, but when i wash my face the morning after, i can feel that this cream is all over my face.. like mask covering my face.

the result: since i only use 2 sachets, i can't say anything about the anti aging stuff, but it does give my skin the moisture that my skin needs. but not too much since i don't experience any breakouts, unlike laneige one.

overall, i think i'm gonna try this one... IIIIFFFF... i can find it online here. i hope mizon hasn't discontinued this product... if this one is discontinued, then my search for the next night cream will keep on.. i do recommend you to try this cream. i think it will suitable for any skin types, but probably super duper dry skin will need another cream.

the sample sachet and the cream on my hand

pictures taken from mizon website

left: the sample package. see the big "pore" text but tiny "skin turnaround" text? right: amount of sample after transferred to a pot

this is my pores at the beginning

after finishing 3 samples. no changes on my pores.

okay, i'm pretty confused about this cream. when i ordered this, i thought i would get mizon hydrafull solution water volume aqua gel cream, like the picture below.

top: the front of the sample, mine was water volume, while i can search some ebay seller still have the watermax samples. bottom left: the back of the sample. bottom right: the sample when i transferred to an empty jar. quite an amount for one sachet sample.

left: the gel on my hand - it's clear right? and it melts easily right: after blended, you can see some glow after applying it, but after a couple of minutes it will be gone and your skin will look matte