this is the description from their website: a facial cleanser for normal skin that moisturize and nourish skin. formulated with triple ceramide, hyaluronic acid, glutathione, and acetyl hexapeptide-8. 

key ingredients:

- triple ceramide: maintain skin barrier balance and strengthen skin barrier, helps prevent premature aging, reduce skin sensitivity.

- hyaluronic acid: help moisturizes and hydrates the skin.

- glutathione: clinically proven to help brighten the skin in 30 days.

- acetyl hexapeptide-8: helps with collagen production to retain firm and supple.

if you've read my post before, you'd find out that i've been buying travel set for my europe trip, mainly because there's transit time in between flight so i don't want to bring bigger bottles with me, only enough for 1-2 uses during my transit at the airport, or the morning when i just arrived at my destination. or on the plane. anyway, i've used the maintain and hydralive during the trip but since i only use it once or twice, there's some left so i intend to finish them all now.

this is the description from their website: a facial cleanser for dry and dehydrated skin. provides moisture in every layer of the skin and keep skin youthfulness. formulated with 8 layer of HA, triple ceramide, cucumber and rice water.

key ingredients:

- 8 layers of hyaluronic acid: 8 different HA molecule that can provide and lock skin moisture in every layer of the skin to the outermost layer.

- triple ceramide: maintain skin barrier balance and strengthen skin barrier, helps prevent premature aging, reduce skin sensitivity.

- cucumber: help reducing skin irritation and moisturize the skin.

- rice water: helps brighten the skin and disguises dark spot.

i've been contemplating about trying BHA again after my skin got worse awhile back. i've been using retinol at night regularly, but it didn't help much with PMS acne. since i stopped taking contraception pills, my acne got worse around PMS period so i've been thinking of adding BHA into my routine. so when my skin got worse, i bought this serum instantly. back then, all somethinc serums didn't have box, but now they do. so when i bought this, it's already come in box. let's see how it goes.

this is the description from their website: acne treatment solution. an effective salicylic acid core dose serum that functions to 4x action acne combat & reduce stubborn blackheads, by exfoliating & get rid of clogged pores. formulated with maclura cochinchinensis leaf prenylflavonoids which are able to minimize bacteria and reduce excess sebum on skin. this serum is also enhanced with natural soother which keeps the skin hydrated and hence it is perfect for daily use. 

main ingredients:

- new generation of salicylic acid: salicylic acid is the main ingredient in treating acne as it contains anti-bacterial properties that can kill bacteria that cause acne (anaerobic) & essential to help speeds up the exfoliation process.

- natural anti acne: maclura cochinchinensis leaf has been proven to balance skin microbiome, treat oily skin& act as anti-inflammatory. it blocking the acne-causing bacteria (P. acnes) & stopping inflammation.

- natural soother: phragmites & poria cocos are a combination of 2 potent extracts which soothe irritated skin as well as maintaining skin hydration by reducing TEWL & help strengthen skin barrier.

- salicylic acid: is the main ingredient in treating acne as it contains antibacterial properties that can kill bacteria that cause acne (anaerobic) & essential to help speeds up the exfoliation process.

ingredients list: Water, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Poria Cocos Extract, Phragmites Communis Extract, Citric Acid, Maclura Cochinchinensis Leaf Prenylflavonoids, Sodium benzoate, Sodium Phytate, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate, Tocopherol

if you read my other posts, you'd figure out that i was buying somethinc mini size products for travelling purpose since i ran out of travel set. luckily, somethinc had most of the stuff that i needed, including the cleansing oil. i never tried their cleansing oil before, so let's see how it goes.

this is the description from their website: deeply cleanse off without clogging pores. a vegan cleansing oil that works well to clean waterproof makeup, sebum, dust and dirt completely. equipped with micelle technology which has the ability to bind dirt and turn it into milky texture when in contact with water, thus making the skin clean without leaving any residue and it is non stripping.

star ingredients:

- squalane: it is a lightweight and non comedogenic oil that does not clog pores. functions as natural moisturizing factors (NMF) to maintain skin moisture and does not strip the skin. squalane also functions as an antioxidant that can prevent skin damage when exposed to UV rays, it helps to keep the skin supple, youthful and hydrated. 

- hydrogenated olea europaea unsaponifiables: it is an oil obtained from olives. rich in phytosterols and glycolipids, which are good for dry and sensitive skin. phytosterols are moleculs similar to cholesterol that nourishes skin, while glycolipids are able to maintain skin moisture.

the packaging: this comes without any box. they probably just seal the bottle with plastic sealing but i can't know for sure since i honestly forgot about it. the bottle is transparent with silver and blue label and purple screw cap for the mini size. they use pump for the full size bottle but the rest of the design is the same between the full size one and the mini one. there's description at the back as well as the ingredients list but the font is so tiny that i don't even bother to read it. the full size one is 100 ml while the mini one is 40 ml. both are decent size. i brought this for 12 days traveling (10 days use since i didn't use it on the plane), and there's some left after i got home. 

the scent: luckily, it doesn't smell like olive oil even though it contains one. i despise the famous DHC cleansing oil because of the scent that i always hold my breath whenever i use it. so, i'm glad this one is scentless without any foul scent.

the product: the oil is quite runny, similar to hada labo one. however, when i brought this with me, i knew that the air in the cabin was freezing cold, and the hotel AC was quite cold, so somehow, it freezes the remnants of the oil around the opening and it became solidified. i almost had a hard time opening it since it froze, but the oil in the bottle didn't. anyway, i'm glad this one doesn't sting my eyes and yes, i use this to remove my mascara as well. it emulsifies a bit after i add water.

the result: cleansing power is good. it can remove my mascara, but it's not the heroine one, so i can't say about the strength since i don't have that mascara in my stash. so far it's the most difficult mascara to remove that i ever tried. as for the rest of my makeup, this one can clean them up without any problem, so yeah, love it. as for non stripping, it depends on the second cleanser for me though, since i always double cleanse. 

again, love this one. i will keep buying it unless i find other travel set that i want to try. if you don't want to commit to the full size or you're looking for traveling stuff, then this might be a good option. if you like cleansing oil, that is. price wise, it's affordable plus somethinc often holds sales, so snatch them while they're on sales. 

the box

this is translated from their website: serum concealer to cover and to spot-less, no crease serum concealer. ultra light. high enough to cover dark spots and acne scars. 3% cica + 2% B3 + HA serum. acne safe and clean (safe for acne skin). long lasting, waterproof. creaseless and eyebag-less. pigmented enough to cover, light enough to layer. serum that brightens and hydrates - cover spots and redness on face, smooths and evens out skin tone. formulated with cica, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid that helps to hydrate and maintain skin health. 

there are 9 shades to choose from. 

ingredients list at the back

the packaging: since mine is the BT21 version, the box has BT21 picture at front, shade name on top and description at the back. the concealer comes in unusual shape. it comes in slim block shape which is weird since usually concealers come in cylindrical tube. again, there's a BT21 character at front (the original version only has spotless written at front) and shade name at the bottom. anyway, the bottle is quite short, and it has twisted cap connected to the wand to apply the concealer. the doe foot is small but it's perfect to spot conceal and pick up just the right amount of product. the size is ...

the shade: there are 9 shades to choose from, ranging from light, medium to deep and each category is differentiated to cool, neutral and warm tone. mine is C1 carbonara which is cool light one. well, i pick the one that match my skin tone because i don't intend to brighten my face. i want something for under eyes but not to brightening but i can use it as spot conceal as well, especially if i'm too lazy to do my base, then i'll just use concealer on problematic area and set it with powder. anyway, the shade is okay for me.

shade name

the product: the concealer is on the runny side. the last time i used concealer was the catrice one and it's pretty thick. compared to MUR one, this one is a bit thicker. for me, the consistency is just right, not too runny but not too thick. 

the wand

the result: i think it has medium coverage. it can cover my dark under eyes as well as the redness on my face and around my acne. it definitely has more coverage than MUR one but not as thick as catrice that it's hard to blend. this one is easy to blend, either with finger or with brush. even though it's said that it contains skincare benefit, i don't use it regularly to see the effect, but i can agree that it doesn't dry out the skin around acne area. usually concealer will make it dry and when i set it with powder, it cracks after a few hour, but i don't experience that with this concealer.

i have to say i'm satisfied with this concealer. i'm relieved that the shade match me. even though that they're only 9 shades, i heard that they're considering to add more shades, so maybe if you can't find your match before, wait a little bit until they extend the shades. anyway, i'm worried about the shape since it's unusual. can i get all the product inside until it's empty? or will some left inside the tube and can't be scraped off? anyway, you can buy them from sociolla or their official market place. the price is slightly more expensive than other brands, but it's still reasonable. i'm not someone who use concealer on daily basis, so maybe i won't repurchase just because i don't use concealer much. i just bought this out of curiosity and i'm glad that it fits my expectation. if you're looking for concealer with decent coverage that's suitable for daily wear, i suggest you give this a try.

this is the description from kokorojapanstore website: prevents stains and freckles from sunburns. it also prevents UVA that causes low tension and elasticity. it flutters like water and quickly blends with it. for smooth skin like bare skin. smooth powder formula. it fits quickly so you can quickly change up your makeup. no white residue. protects your skin from dry damage caused by UV rays. moisturizing ingredients: penetrating hyaluronic acid. for face and body. can also be used as a makeup base. fragrance free, color free, allergy testes. it can be removed by using soap, facial cleansing and full body cleaning agents. not waterproof. 

the packaging: it comes in plastic pouch because mine had a bonus sample size of another sunscreen type. usually it will only comes with a cardboard backing and covered with transparent plastic. description at the back of the pouch was all japanese so i can't understand a thing. thanks to google translate, i managed to find that the sample is for more waterproof activities, while this one is more suitable for daily. anyway, the sunscreen comes in light blue plastic bottle with screw cap. it has short spout to dispense the product. there's description as well as ingredients list at the back of the bottle but everything is in japanese. it comes in 100 ml which might sound a lot, but might not be the case if you keep reading.

the scent: this one doesn't have any distinctive scent, but i'm not sniffing closely, so it might have subtle scent.

the product: this one is liquid. so it's watery. once you tip the bottle upside down, the sunscreen will trickle out from the spout. you have to shake it first before use though. since this is liquid, obviously you will need more to cover the bare minimum requirement, that's why i say that 100 ml might not sound a lot since you have to use more. 

the result: this one is quick absorbing since it is liquid and once absorbed, it leaves matte finish and doesn't feel sticky at all. this holds well under hot and humid weather and i think it's still okay for reapplying. it doesn't feel heavy at all. at first, it will look white but as i keep spreading it around, it eventually sinks in without any white cast. however, i'm quite fair so you might want to check with people with darker skin tone to make sure that this one really doesn't leave white cast.

i have to say that i like this one, even though i don't quite like that it comes in liquid so i have to apply it in layers to get the bare minimum requirement. it's a bit time consuming whenever i'm in such a rush in the morning. unfortunately, they've discontinued this one. but i've heard that biore launched similar sunscreen like this, so probably it's similar? i'll do another sunscreen hunting when i can visit japan, so for now let's just finish this first. if you happen to find the remaining batch of this one, snatch it and try it yourself if you have combination to oily skin and live in hot country. it will surely suitable for you.