this is my last lululun mask pack that i have in my stash right now. and honestly, i like lululun. it's great for forcing me to use the whole pack daily for a week. i have terrible record on using my mask regularly. this type of mask pack forces me to use them regularly. and the mask usually pretty lightweight, hence really suitable for using it daily. i like their pink and blue one so let's see about this one.

this is the description from their us website: anti-aging skin care white - for the ultimate translucent skin. brighten and lift mature skin with the lululun face mask in precious white, a luxurious daily treatment developed in japan to deliver anti-aging benefits while evening out skin tone with long term results. packed full of multivitamins, including vitamin c derivative, vitamin e, vitamin b3 and provitamin b5. also contains plenty of asai extract from nature, avocado extract and rose apple leaf extract. these ingredients bring noticeable brightness and translucency to mature skin. a water tank full of moisture, full of beautifying is gently sandwiched between "skin absorption support layers" to create ultra thick, plump sheets that help moisture penetrate your skin. we design a special package so you can easily pull out a mask in just five seconds. serum is distributed evenly through all masks, and they also do not dry out easily.

the packaging: i bought the 7 masks in a pack one. the packaging is similar with all the other type from lululun. the difference is only about the color. for this precious white, it's a light yellow gold one. it has double zip lock at the top so all the masks inside stay fresh. there's description at the back but everything is in japanese.

the packaging

the scent: as usual, japanese products is unscented or has subtle scent. this one too. the scent is so subtle, barely undetectable.

the product: the mask is thin cotton but stretchy, which adheres well to my skin. it doesn't have any slit but it has that weird lit near my tear duct, which almost poke my eyes. so i rather not to pull it all the way on my nose, but leave it to make a little tent-like shape on my nose. it fits me well, except for the narrow jaw.

left: before middle: mask on right: after this is only after one use. i forgot to take the one week result

the result: as usual, i skip one day of two, so i don't get to use the mask all week straight. but i really try using it regularly. it does moisturize me skin and a bit brightening too, but as usual the brightening effect is temporary. it doesn't leave sticky feeling, and it doesn't feel heavy too.

i think i have another favorite. i like this one better than the red one. i don't know why, but i think this one is moisturizing and brightening, totally different from the regular lululun white. all lululun mask is affordable and they have different packaging ranging from 7 masks in a pack to 42 masks in a pack. although some people concern about the risk of contaminating the mask with germ as you open and close the packaging, on the other side, it's good for the environment since they cramped all the masks in one pack, which means less packaging to throw out. less garbage. for me, getting lululun here means having to preorder them through some online shop and as usual, the price will be different from the price in japan. i also think people start to know lululun more so there are more website that you can purchase it from. so if you get it online, then you should try it. i think it will suit most skin types, not necessarily for those aging skin, since it's pretty lightweight. so definitely do try them if you are concern about the waste from mask packaging or you like daily masking. as for me, definitely will get more if i go to japan again, and this time i will only buy new version (i spot the green one which i never saw before!) or my favorites.

i really need to write my review as soon as possible. i've finished a few items in my skincare routine and i haven't written my review yet! i usually wrote them halfway testing it, and this is so not me. i'm really behind schedule. and i'm planning to catch up with my reviews. so, now let's discuss about makeup for a little while. colors makeup is my weakness. lip products, eyeshadows, and blushes... i have to curb my urges not to buy them instantly. but when i went to japan, there were displays everywhere. and on my last days, i decided to cave in. i was supposed to get another shade of canmake cream cheek blush, but there were no other shade that i like. so i shift my attention to cezanne. it seems another affordable brands that i never tried before. so i decided to take a look. and i regret my mistake. their blushes looked good. i decided to pick two of their powder blushes, although i realized that both had pearl in them.

this is the description from their website: adds luster and dimension, just the way you like it. contains pearl. a blush containing pearl, it highlights the facial contours for a lustrous look while maintaining the skin's fine texture.

the packaging

the packaging: it comes in a small plastic compact, sealed with plastic sealing. there's a little label at the back with a little bit description and shade number. all texts is in japanese. the plastic is transparent so you can see the floral-pattern pan from outside. you can also see a little brush at the bottom. considering the price, i'm not sure the packaging is sturdy enough, so i'm not recommending you to bring it for travelling.

the back of each pan

the floral pattern on the pans (ain't it pretty?)

the color: i believe there is quite a color selection in their collection. and matte version too. i pick no 5 and no 1. no 1 is more on the pink side with subtle pearl while no 5 is more like peachy nude with subtle pearl. i won't say that it's very pigmented, but it's decently pigmented.

the brush

you can see that it's thin

the product: the pan is in rectangular shape. it's a bit slim so if you're using big fluffy brush, then you might not like it since the brush will be bigger than the pan. but if you're using angled blush brush like mine (i use elf angled blush brush), then you'll be okay. i do the swatch using my finger and it feels soft.

#05 close up

#05 on my cheek

arm swatch

the result: like i said, it's decently pigmented. the swatch is okay. it doesn't get patchy or anything and the pearls are so subtle. it doesn't look too glittery on my face, just give enough glow. both colors apply well on my cheeks, blended easily too. as for wear time,  i don't use makeup for long time, 4 hours max and the blush is still on my cheeks. but i wouldn't be sure if you're using makeup all day long. for that price, i bet the blush will be gone by the end of the day. especially on hot and humid day.

#01 close up

#01 on my cheek

this is the first cezanne product that i've tried, and i'm pretty satisfied with it. it's pretty cheap and it works okay for me. it's not super pigmented blush, but i don't like super pigmented blush. i like them to be buildable. i have fair skin that's why super pigmented blush will make me look like a clown. so i like them to be decently pigmented and buildable and blendable so i don't look like a clown. again, although they have quite few colors selection, if you're a person of color, i don't think you might find one for your skin tone. cezanne is japanese brand and it's targeted toward asian skin. so you can guess that the color selection is more for light to medium skin tone. recently i found cezanne display in my drugstore but the price is triple from japan, and i don't see the blush. so, if you're going to japan and want to buy cheap blushes, you can put cezanne on your try list. as for me, i have enough blushes for months, so i won't buy anything new soon.

the only place that i knew i could buy beauty stuff in hong kong was sasa. and when i was searching on their website, i found out that sometimes they have sales for papa recipe masks. papa recipe masks have been popular lately. every one seems agree that this mask is a good thing. so i have to try it. fortunately, they were on sales when we went to hong kong. i bought three variants, but the rose gold was at normal price. the bombee and the black one were on sale. let's see if it's up to the hype.

the description from masksheets.com: the papa recipe bombee mask nourishes and moisturizes the skin with honey, propolis extract. the ultimate sweet skin care solution. the bombee honey mask pack is designed with all natural ingredients that are full of nutrients to replenish, rejuvenate, and hydrate your skin to protect and prevent from irritants. made with papa recipe's gold complex formula of organic etracts, the bombee honey mask pack is made only with organic ingredients directly from nature, without the use of artificial preservatives, making it safe to use for everyone. the organic pulp mask sheet is excellent for delivering the essence, hydration & nutrients directly to the skin while increasing the absorption. experience the sweet burst of nature and see what a touch of nature can do for your skin. recommended for dehydrated, flaky skin, parched skin in need of nutrients, people in want of healthier, radiant skin.

the packaging: all the papa recipe masks come in similar design, the difference is only the background color. for the original one, it's yellow sachet with korean alphabet pattern with a big picture of honey jar right in the center. there's a code sticker that some people say will prove whether or not yours is an authentic papa recipe mask. at the back, there's description and ingredients list in english and korean.

the packaging

the scent: it has that sweet honey scent, but it's totally different from the body shop's honey mask as well as innisfree's honey mask. i prefer the scent from this one though, it's subtle and doesn't smell like medicinal honey.

the product: the mask is pretty thin and stretchy and it comes with plastic backing which i always appreciate with thin and flimsy mask like this one. the material adheres well to my face, and although the mask doesn't have any slit, i don't have problem with the fit. although it has wider temples, but everything else is okay for me. the mask is soaked in clear essence and it's pretty generous. i completely forgot to take notes but i think it has some excess left in the packet.

left: before middle: mask on right: after

the result: i put this one for about 30-40 minutes, and after that i can clearly see my skin is well hydrated and a bit brightened as well.

and as you'd guess, i like this one. in fact i like all papa recipe masks that i've tried so far. the original one might be suitable for any skin types and it's a perfect start to get to know papa recipe masks. the price is reasonable and i think it's easier to get it nowadays. but you should be careful though, some people say that some mask might be fake, so you should check before buying it. as for me, definitely will try other types and probably get the original some more. if you haven't tried it yet, you should!

being a member from body shop has its own advantage. i got to try some of their products from my points and also a 20% discount on my birthday. i usually use that discount to pile up on my body butter. or buying some skin care to indulge myself. but my sister already gave me all their masks last year so all i decided to get this cute headband with 6 mask samples inside. there are 3 types of sample inside, the deep himalayan charcoal one (the only one that i haven't tried yet), the british rose which i like, and the new japanese matcha mask. i'm excited to try the matcha one, so it's the first one to try.

this is the description from their website: enriched with matcha green tea from kakegawa, japan, dandelion extract and soul soothing community trade aloe vera from mexico, our indulgently creamy, 100% vegan masking formula deeply purifies, gently exfoliates and liberates your skin from the weekly build-up of city pollutants and everyday impurities. helps remove pollutants and impurities, reveals radiant, younger looking skin. formulated without silicones, mineral oil or paraffins.

the packaging: the sample comes in a dark square sachet with the picture of the full size jar at front and the description as well as ingredients list at the back. the full size jar is made of dark glass with screw cap. it has different color label according to the type. for japanese matcha, it's bright green. one sachet can only be used once.

the sample

the scent: it smells like matcha. but i think it's more on the fragrance side.

the mask on my finger

the product: tha mask is a light green cream with tiny orange dots all over it. it feels like putting matcha ice cream on my face when i used this mask. when i spread it all over my face, i can feel tiny grains inside. it starts feeling hot under 5 minutes, and it's burning as hot as the acai or ginseng one. i wash it off after about 10 minutes.

left: before middle: mask on right: after

the result: although it contains grains, it doesn't feel to harsh when i wash it off. almost similar to acai one, except the acai one still feels grainy until i wash it off my face. after i use this mask, i can see that my face is brightened, although i'm guessing the effect is temporary. even though this can be categorized as exfoliating mask, it doesn't feel too drying but not moisturizing either.

honestly, i don't hate this mask, but i'm not head over heels about it either. somehow it falls into that okay category. i love their rose and ginseng mask, but i only feel just okay with their acai and i don't like their honey mask. so this mask is tie with the acai one and i don't think i will get the full size one. have you tried any of their masks? let me remind you that body shop is cruelty free and some of their products is vegan, so definitely check them out if you want to switch to cruelty free skincare products.

aside from being slacked in writing reviews, i also seems to forget about my samples. i've tossed some samples that i think are expired because there's no expiration date on the samples. there are some products that i want to try and i've never heard before. one of them is kicho. i got a bunch of kicho samples when i bought several stuff from some online shops. and somehow it got hidden in the drawer and forgotten. but i found them now, and i'll try to use them up. the first one is their eye cream.

this is the description from glamaco website: phyto natural enriched eye cream brightens and supports elasticity of the skin around the eyes while providing rich care and nutrition. with its beige color reminiscent of its plant origins, this highly concentrated balm reduces the appearance of wrinkle is the eye area. as functional anti wrinkle and skin brightening cream it also provides rich nutrition to elegantly plump delicate eye area skin. patented phyto extracts help to alleviate pigmentation as well as increasing elasticity for more radiant clear and firm skin. dermatologist tested. for all skin types.

the packaging: all the samples comes in white sachet. it has the brand name at front and a little description at the back in english but in tiny text. and the sachet size is deceiving. at first it looks like other samples, but when i open it, it feels nearly empty. i have to push real hard to get the product out. and i thought it was the eye cream, but when i tried another sample, it's still the same.

the sachet

the scent: it smells gingerish, but it isn't too overwhelming. but for an eye cream, i think most people would want it to be unscented since it's applied on sensitive areas.

the product: when i squeezed the eye cream out, i was confused. it was a yellowish thick cream, almost feels like a balm. i tried to spread it around my eyes but it's very hard to do so. it's very thick and all i did was dragging the eye cream around. but then it sorts of melt a little bit so i can tap it around my eyes. it's also a bit sticky which makes it a little bit harder to make it work.

the eye cream on my hand

the result: the eye cream sample only lasts for one use so definitely not enough to judge the efficiency. all i can say that this eye cream has weird consistency and it does moisturize my eyes area.

now i can't say much about this eye cream. all i can say that it has this weird texture that need works to put it around my eyes. somewhere along the way i have to rub it, drag it around my eyes. and it's not a good thing to do with your eyes area. now i don't know much about the price, but from this point, i don't think i will consider buying the full size.

i was running out of my emulsion when i went to japan, so i decided to get some there. i knew that korean are more accustomed to emulsion, so i was hesitated that i could find any in japan. but turned out they named their emulsion milk, which is basically a lighter moisturizer. i bought some from sana, and then i was very excited about this one. hada labo has an alpha line which is targeted for anti aging and claimed to use retinol in their ingredients, which is weird. since japan is usually about hydration, light layers product, simple routine. i never saw an acid product from their brand. so i was curious about this one.

this is the description from their usa website: infuse your skin with moisture while locking in the hydrating power of hada labo gokujyun alpha lotion. hada labo gokujyun alpha milk provides deep nourishing hydration, plus firming and smoothing conditioners for your face and neck. its light texture is perfect for your daily routine. for even deeper moisturizing, use hada labo gokujyun alpha serum before applying hada labo gokujyun alpha milk, or follow it with hada labo gokujyun alpha cream. wait until the product is fully absorbed, then continue with your daily beauty routine.

the bottle

the packaging: it comes in a red plastic bottle with flip top cap. there's a plastic sealing around the bottle. there's a label at the back but everything is in japanese as usual. now, this is the confusing part. since all japanese products only have japanese text, i got confused when buying this one. at first i thought i was buying the toner because they all look the same. there's no different text at front to indicate which one is the toner, which one is the emulsion. the only answer is on the bottle size. the emulsion bottle is smaller than the toner bottle.

the back of the bottle

the scent: okay, i try my best to sniff it, but i can't pick up any scent. so that's mean either this is a scentless product or the scent is very subtle. anyway, most japan products that i've tried never have overwhelming scent, so this might suitable for sensitive skin.

the flip top cap

the product: it's a white emulsion. pretty runny. i think it has the same consistency as the sana soy emulsion (the original one in white bottle). it spreads easily all over my face and leaves watery traces once being spread. it takes a while to be absorbed.

the emulsion on my hand

the result: this one doesn't leave sticky feeling. although it takes a minute or two to be absorbed, it doesn't get tacky. but it does give that watery traces that takes some time to be absorbed. if i added sunscreen on top of it, my face will look greasy. it's moisturizing enough even on hot days.

after being spread and absorbed

actually i like this one better that all the sana ones. it's moisturizing enough without being too rich. it gives better hydration than the original sana one, but doesn't get oily throughout the day, unlike the sana haritsuya one. which is surprising considering this one is marketed as anti aging, which usually means rich products. i think i will repurchase this one rather than the sana one. as for the retinoid, even though they said that it contains retinoid, there's no explanation about the concentration. and i've been using it in combination with retinoid serum and other hada labo gel cream that also claims to contain some retinoid, but i don't experience sensitivity due to over exfoliation. hence, it's safe to say that probably the concentration is pretty low. i would say that this emulsion might suit normal to dry skin, but dry skin will need something more. or if you are in winter weather, then this emulsion might not be enough, but in hot days weather, this emulsion is sufficient to give enough hydration and moisture. as for the price, i believe all hada labo products are affordable so it won't hurt your wallet. as for availability, i think hada labo is more easily to get if you're in the US considering it's easy to order it online. but here, you have to preorder it through some online shop and the price would be doubled. so definitely stock up if you're going to japan or you can get this in similar price.

japan is a heaven for sunscreen seekers. and every summer, all you can see in every drugstore, even electronic stores is sunscreen. i tried to grab a pile of sunscreen every time i went to japan, and some are miss, some are okay. last time, people in ig community freaked out when biore decided to reformulate their famous sunscreen. people doesn't like the new formulation. so everybody seeks the new holy grail sunscreen. then i learn about this mommy brand. some people seems to like their products, so i reached out to a person from instagram and asked her where to find unusual japan brand like mommy and mochitto. and i found it. so let's see if this one works well for me.

with the cardboard backing

the description from sentoheal website: mommy uv sunscreen contains no colorant, harmful preservative, mineral oil, fragrance and alcohol. mostly made by food ingredients that can be used on parents, children and sensitive skin people. 80% food ingredients, milky texture. waterproof, suitable for outdoor. hypoallergenic, can be used on delicate skin. removable by soap.

the tube

the packaging: i think all of japanese sunscreen comes in similar packaging. it comes with a cardboard packaging and plastic sealing all over the sunscreen tube. all the text on the cardboard and the back of the tube is all in japanese. the tube itself is made of white plastic with bear pattern all over the body and blue screw cap. it has spout just like the usual sunscreen tube.

back of the tube

the scent: okay, i finished the tube without properly sniff the product. i really can't say whether or not it is scented. but that means even though it's scented, it doesn't bother me.

the spout

the product: the sunscreen is a white milky gel cream that spreads easily. it is a little bit on the moisturizing side so it leaves glistening trace after i spread this all over my face. it does need some time to be absorbed.

the sunscreen on my hand

the result: as far as the protection goes, it works just the same as my other sunscreen. fyi, i use this as daily sunscreen and i'm not that much outside, but i use retinoid every day so i think the sunscreen works well in protecting my skin. but as oily skin, this is way too rich for my skin.

after patted it in

honestly, i don't like this sunscreen. although it seems lightweight at first, it doesn't end up matte on me. if i'm using it, i have to use powder or i will look like greaseball in no time. especially on hot days like recently. i sweat a lot and this sunscreen doesn't help. but if you have normal to dry skin, doesn't live in hot and humid country, want something that's practical so you can use it for you and your kids, then you should try it. as for the price, i honestly forgot. i just grabbed it without thinking about the price. but i think it doesn't as expensive as anessa. as for availability, again, japanese products are hard to get here. you have to preorder it and the price will be higher than in japan. but if you can get this online or if you're visiting japan, try looking for this. if you're strolling in japan, look inside tokyu hands or ainz tulpe.