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

this mask is provided by amabiebeauty along with some other stuff for me to be reviewed. although i received it for free, all my thoughts about this mask is totally honest. you can also see this review on amabie.com.

before i got the email from amabie that informing me that i was chosen as one of their amabie sweethearts, i never heard of this brand. it's completely new to me. although i know the concept of 3d mask, i never tried any of it. this is the description that i get from koreanqueens.com:
foodaholic red ginseng natural essence mask contains red ginseng extract that recovers damaged skin and helps to maintain the skin healthy and glow. red ginseng to help restore skin strength after being damaged by stress, pollution, debris and weather. if you have experienced harsh weather or environment or would like to relax after a long day of work, this mask will be sure to cure you from your troubles. also helps maintain firmness and smoothness.
benefits: nourishes, improves elasticity, revitalizes, help the skin's metabolism, restores skin, relaxing, maintain firmness, smoothens skin.

the packaging: it comes in regular sachet with the main ingredient pictured at front. so obviously for this one is ginseng. and there's english text at the back as well as the instruction. and it's not ridiculous unlike SNP one.

the scent: ugh.. let me remind you before you decide to buy this, it has STRONG ginseng scent. really strong. after i rip the sachet off, the ginseng scent hit my nose instantly. just like my ryeo hair pack, this one has similar scent. and it lingers, which is annoying since i have to keep it on my face for about 20-30 minutes. it makes me dizzy at first actually.

the product: this is my first experience with 3D mask. thanks to the slit around the mask, i can fit it nicely on my face. although the nose part is too pointy for me. i think it will be too pointy for most asian. but other than that it's okay. it's made of cotton but it's not as stretchy as etude or innisfree. the essence is clear type essence, and it's enough. drenching the mask without making it dripping all over me. there's a cooling sensation when i put it on my face. i use it for about 25 minutes and the cheek and chin part has dried but the forehead is still wet. after i take it off, it only take a couple minutes for the essence to soak in.

the result: since i only have one mask, definitely can't say anything about firmness. but i have to agree that it will nourish my skin since it's moisturizing enough. i can feel my skin a lit bit sticky but after awhile it will be gone. and i also believe it revitalizes my skin too. i can see it's a little bit brighten after using this mask, but i think the effect is temporary.

so, if you like ginseng, not worry about strong-scented mask, then go for it. if you are very sensitive to strong-scented mask, then stay away from it. this is the second time i use a ginseng mask, and both has strong ginseng scent, so i think you might want to put it into consideration before buying anything ginseng-related. as for me, i think just this one is enough. i can't risking my kid waking up while i'm using this mask and then be completely awake because of the scent. i also think this 3D mask will be perfect for those who have high nose and have difficulty for short nose part in ordinary mask sheet. thank you amabie for giving me this mask.

the mask packaging

left: before middle: mask on me (look at the weird nose part, that's because of the 3d effect) right: after (you can see my face becomes more "wake-up", a little bit brighten too)

this is the last lululun face mask that hubby bought for me on his trip to japan last time, before all of us went to japan too. i saved it for last because i wasn't sure if it's super moisturizing or not. i was afraid that it might be too rich for my skin. but lately, i can feel that my skin is a little bit dry, plus i had this redness after using freeman mask so i decided to give this mask a try.

the description from cosme.net: this face mask now contains 3 times more of highly moisturizing ingredient lipidure. it is also rich in royal jelly extract and sweet marjoram to keep your skin smooth, hydrated, and rich. the new sheet is easy to unfold, and it stays on the skin with a softer touch. there are no slits in the sheet as is made to fit the contours of the average asian face.

the packaging: just like the other masks from lululun, they always come in pack. mine is 7 masks in a ziplock pack. the moist version is blue, while the daily moisture is pink and the brightening is white. there are other options though, the box with 42 masks pack. and there's also a limited edition or special region version. there's no english text on the pack, just like any other japanese product.

the scent: okay, i don't know if my nose was messed up, but i think it smells like the naturie hatomugi skin conditioner, which is weird. i forgot to confirm about the scent on later usage, and now i've finished them all, so forgive me if i'm wrong.

the product: the mask is made from thin cotton mask. it's thinner than korean masks since it's intended to use daily. the fit is okay for me, although the cheek part is slightly narrow for me. the essence is a clear type essence, and it's quite generous. there's excess after i finished all of it, and i thought it will be enough to soak one tablet mask, but turned out it wasn't enough. i still need to add more liquid for the tablet to be dissolved completely.

the result: when i put the mask on, i can feel the cooling sensation. it's quite moisturizing, more moisturizing than the daily one, but less than etude's collagen mask. i can also see some soothing effect since i use this mask once after my face became irritated by the freeman mask, and the redness was gone after using this mask.

overall, i wouldn't mind purchasing this one again. and perhaps the pink one, since both of them give me the hydration that my skin needs at night. and it's lightweight so i can put it on my face any days. so i think it will be nice to keep this one on my bathroom, to give my skin the moisture boost on my lacklustre days.

the packaging

left: before middle: mask on me right: after

hubby was out of town couple days ago and then he offered me to buy something since he left me with 3 kids. although i had help, but i have to deal with them myself on both nap time and night time. and dealing with two toddlers are not easy. so he wanted to gift myself with something nice. and i asked him about his mobile service point reward, and he got a lot left. we can trade the points with some voucher for body shop, so i asked him to trade his points with the voucher and bought me some body butter or mask. and he got me the christmas edition body butters and the british rose mask. although i was hoping he could get his hand on the ginseng one. oh well, hopefully i can trade mine and buy that one myself.

the body shop was recently launched 5 variants of wash-off masks. all of them are vegetarian, and 3 of them are completely vegan. each mask is designated for each skin problem. the british rose is for plumping and hydrating, the honey one is for nourishing, the himalayan charcoal is for sebum and pore problem, the ginseng one is for brightening and the acai one is for radiance.

this is the complete description from their website: grow your glow with our british rose fresh plumping mask. inspired by the european bathing rituals, our 100% vegan refreshing gel face mask is infused with real rose petals, rose essence, rosehip oil and organic community trade aloe vera. and what's more, it's formulated without parabens, paraffin, silicone or mineral oil. reveal skin that's replenished with moisture and visibly smooth with a youthful dewy appearance. perfect used with our facial mask brush, it makes for the most beautiful facial at home experience.

the packaging: it comes in big glass jar with screw top. since it comes in glass jar, it becomes heavy. and since it's heavy, it's not travel-friendly. and it doesn't have any spatula or anything to scoop the mask out. so you have to use your finger or your own brush. if you're using your finger, you'll end up risking the whole jar to be contaminated and it will ruin the mask faster since it's 100% vegetarian.

the scent: if you're sensitive to fragrance and cannot spend more than 5 minutes with heavily-scented mask, then i suggest you step away from this mask. it has strong scent. very fragrance. many said that it's the scent of the rose, but since i'm not familiar with flowers, i cannot confirm that. all i can say that it's very fragrant for my nose.

the product: the mask is a jelly-type mask, it will wiggle when you shake the jar. and from the first look, it looks like a strawberry jam. i was hoping to see a pink jelly, but it's more like a rose-brown color. the description mentions about rose petals in the mask, but all i can see is a reddish-pink speck. i can't say if it's rose petals or not. since it's jelly-like, it's easy to scoop out of the jar, but if you take a lot of mask in one stroke, it will spill back into the jar before you can put it on your face. and  i don't know how much product you should put on your face, all i can say if you put a lot of product near the edge of your face, it will slide down slightly like slime. probably since i don't put a lot of stuff around the edge of my face, the cheek and chin part are dry after 10 minutes. i think this kind of mask are not supposed to be dry. but probably i don't put enough mask on my face. it's easy to wash off since it's a gel mask, but using washcloth will make it easier. on the next application, i use brush, and it makes it easier. and i put quite a lot and it didn't get dry.

the result: at first, i don't feel anything, it doesn't give my hydration. i just feel that my skin is just like before. nothing's special. then after quite some time, probably around 5 times using this mask, i started to feel that my skin is softer after using this mask. and more supple. oh, and i once use this mask and then i feel burning or tingling sensation. i don't know what caused this, and fortunately it didn't irritate my skin.

so, i think this mask is overpriced. seriously. i can get the same hydration and plump from cheap innisfree capsule recipe pack. but i'm not saying this mask is a waste. it's okay, but not special. not worth the price, if you're asking me. but it's nice. after all, i never had another mask like this, so it will be a good combination when i use clay mask since i only use clay mask on t-zone. so this is a great mask to multimask with. and i intend to use this up as fast as i can since i want to stack on innisfree one again. have you tried these masks from body shop? which one is your favorite? although i'm not quite impressed with this rose mask, i still want to try their famous ginseng one, but when i looked at the stores near my house, it's still sold out, so let's just wait...

the outer box

top: the mask jar bottom: the mask inside (the brown specks is supposedly the rose petals)

left: before using right: mask on my face (not too obvious.. pardon my tired face)

when i went to japan, this is the first item that i put in my wish list. i've been seeing this toner around my instagram feed, so i'm dying to try it myself. plus, my skin has been changing more toward normal, or sometimes combination with drier cheek, so i think this will be a good product to give my skin the moisture it needs. so, when i saw it, i instantly grabbed it without any hesitance.

this is the description from global rakuten website: improved moisturizing effects with a softer feel on skin. what's super hyaluronic acid? hyaluronic acid has incredible moisture retention abilities with 1 gram yielding 6l of moisture, however, super hyaluronic acid has twice the moisture retention capabilities. other notable characteristics are its excellent compatibility with skin and its softening effect on skin.
what is nano hyaluronic acid? hyaluronic acid's average molecular size is 15-25nm. nano hyaluronic acid's molecular weight is smaller which makes it even more easily absorbed into the outermost layer of skin.
three different types of hyaluronic acid added. moisturizing effects that you can feel from the moment of application. thick, luxurious toner that feels like a beauty serum. same mild acidity as healthy skin. gentle on skin. this product is hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, oil-free, alcohol-free, and does not contain any artificial colorings.

the packaging: one thing about japanese product is that their packaging is really simple. although their makeup packaging usually is cute, their skincare packaging, however, is really simple. just like this one. it comes in a big white plastic bottle with flip top. the opening of the bottle is enough to dispense the product out without any trouble. the label is just like any japanese products, only has japanese text on it.

the scent: this is probably the second or third japanese products that doesn't have any scent. although it smells chemical, but there's definitely no fragrance in it, just like the ingredient said, no fragrance.

the product: it's just like any other toner, it looks like water and has the same consistency like water. but once i apply it on my palm and put it on my face, i can feel it's slightly slippery. and slightly sticky at first, but once it's absorbed completely, the sticky feeling vanished. i once read that you have to keep tapping until the sticky feeling is gone.

the result: i have to agree that this one will give you the moisture that your skin needs. since it takes quite some time to be absorbed, sometimes on my busy mornings, i completely forgot to continue with the rest of my morning routine and just use this and my sunscreen. and if i didn't go anywhere and don't wear any makeup, it won't make my skin greasy or oily.

but it's just that. i like that it gives me moisture so my skin feels soft and bouncy, keeps it hydrated all day. and it's cheap. but i feel something is missing. since i don't use any FTE anymore, somehow i missed my glowing skin. i don't know whether i'll repurchase this toner or not. i do like its hydration property, but i don't like how it didn't give anything else, like glowy skin or brighten my skin or improve my skin texture. although it wasn't completely its fault since it didn't promise anything else other than hydration. so i guess perhaps it's just me, i like multitasking product that i don't quite ecstatic about this product, unlike other bloggers that rave about this toner.

left: the bottle right: the bottle opening

i really have to catch up to my reviews. there are couple of products that i've tried and taken notes to be reviewed, but since i got a lot of things in my calendar, it got all backed up. and i have a lot of stash to try! i can't believe that i haven't tried the foot exfoliator that i bought from japan, so one night i asked my husband if he wanted to try it, and to my surprise, he said okay! hahaha.. i think the world will end since he agreed to do it without being forced to. actually, i thought this is a foot mask, but turned out it was a foot exfoliator. and i bought it for him actually, but i would try it if he refused to use it. but he wanted to, so don't be surprise to see his foot here. let me warn you though.. it's not pretty..

and this is quite a famous one.. when i was about to go to japan, i was looking for anything worth to buy from japan, and i saw these in every japan haul, so i thought it must be good. and i didn't know that there are different types of this mask. i just grab the one that i see in the store. turned out there are a few types and sizes, but luckily the one that i picked work just fine for us.

this is the description from the us website: baby foot is an innovative foot care product that will make your feet as smooth and soft as a baby's foot. the unique formula of 17 types of natural extracts allow your feet to exfoliate naturally leaving them highly moisturized. this effective and gentle process removes the unwanted dead skin cells that have built up layer after layer. so say goodbye to rough, dry, cracked soles, by using a product that really works!

the packaging: it comes in a cardbox with the famous red lining that makes it different from korean foot exfoliator. (remember tony moly and holika holika? both have similar products with this one). the box will have the description of the size and the time needed for this mask. the one that i bought was the medium one and required 60 minutes. the box has the mask, and instruction pamphlet with pictures in japanese text.

the scent: this is seriously very fragrant. although you put it on your feet, but seriously.. the whole room filled with the fragrance from this exfoliator. so probably you need to consider it if you have sensitive nose.

the product: it comes in a plastic boot-like shape. the masks' already have essence on it, and it's pretty generous. it's different type of soaking mask from the one that you put on your face, so it doesn't drip out from the plastic boot, but it's wet even after 60 minutes. so my husband told me to use it for another 40-50 minutes and it's still wet.

the result: it has cooling effect the moment you put it on your feet. and there's nothing going on the day after. but starting day 3, i started to see the peeling effect on my feet. but on my husband's, around day 4-5 the effect is really shown. he had more dead skin than me, and it's thicker, so it comes off in a single peel-off skin, pretty thick but it's not hurt at all. while mine comes off in tiny bits, very messy, so you might want to use sock if you don't want to clean the mess. but after a week, the peeling effect is gone and then i'm left with the remnant of the almost-peeled off skin. i have to scrub it to peel it. and it's really not painful at all.

soooo... will totally recommend it but lately i found out that it's so expensive. i think if you don't want to spend a lot of money, probably try the korean one since they also get a lot of good reviews. but if were in japan and wanted to try it, then definitely just grab it. it's worth the money, really.

the box (it's for 27 cm feet size and take 60 minutes)

inside the box: instructions and the mask in the foil

the plastic boot (the white part is the mask inside the boot) - this is hubby's feet fyi

oh that dry skin and calluses - hub's feet original condition

mine's started to peel off on the 2nd day

the heels and fingers part started to peel off

more peeled-off skin from my feet and it doesn't hurt at all

hub was away on his 3rd-5th day and he sent me this pic to show that his was peeled in a single layer. a pretty thick one

although i've been disappointed by character mask sheets a couple of times, seeing them being sold at cheap price make me want to grab some, so this is the last one that i've used from SNP character masks. i bought 3 of them at the nearby book stores, and this is the last one to try. i don't realize that there are fakes character masks, and i don't have the package anymore, so i can't check the originality. but let's hope mine was genuine.

this is the description that i found in ulta.com: animal dragon soothing mask sheet is a soothing and vital mask that replenishes AC-soothing energy to reddened and sensitive skin to make skin healthy. moisturizing coconut water, licorice, and japanese knotweed extract calm sensitive skin while supplying moisture and excessive sebum to make skin clean and calm. coconut water and AC-soothing energy ampoule controls the oil and moisture balance in skin to keep skin at optimal conditions. relieves irritated skin and suppresses excessive sebum to make skin healthy. reinforces skin immunity to protect skin from external environment. coconut water effectively replenishes moisture in the body and contains high levels of essential electrolytes and potassium. it is called the "liquid of life" in its pure and natural form. made with natural pulp for highly concentrated essence to stay on skin longer. real animal mask has a safe color element that does not stimulate skin, and its safe ingredients and new character design is satisfying in its texture and adds fun for a whole new experience!

the packaging: it comes in green sachet, with the dragon picture in front of the sachet. pretty boring packaging and crazy english text if you read it carefully. but i bet not so many people pay attention to the text at the back.

the scent: sorry but i completely forgot how it smelled like. but i think it was ordinary wet-tissue scent like ordinary mask sheet.

the product: the mask is made of slightly stiff cotton mask, like a paper, but has dragon pattern printed on it. the fit is okay, slightly narrow cheek but it's alright for me. the essence is a clear type essence, very generous, but unfortunately the excess is not enough to soak a dry tablet sheet mask. and although it's quite generous, it only took 20 minutes to dry out. and afterwards, it dries quickly too. like 5 minutes waiting time.

the result: not to hydrating, and i don't have problems with redness at that time so i can't judge the soothing effect from this mask.

overall, it's an okay mask, but not a keeper. since it's cheap, i don't have problem with it. but i won't buy it again since it doesn't give any effect at all.

the packaging

left: before, middle: using the mask, right: after