First impressions + Mini reviews (6)

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Hi, welcome back. This has been sitting in the draft section for the longest time. I had no idea why it was forgotten, so here it goes.

1. Dr. Morita Bee Venom Ceramide Repair Essence Eye Mask

I like the design of the mask. It covers almost the entire eye area. Refer to the top left hand corner of the packaging for the shape of the mask. It has a slightly strong chemical scent but not overpowering. I bought this during my trip to Hong Kong. It was nearly expired so I quickly used it up. The mask was soaked with essence. I tapped in the remaining essence. It was a little sticky at first but once it was absorbed stickiness was minimal. I did not see much difference with one usage. It definitely moisturized my eye area. I like that it did not cause any irritation.



2. Garnier Micellar Cleaning Water - Sensitive Skin

I have been using this for a few months now. I do not use heavy or waterproof makeup so this is enough to remove my usual makeup and sunscreen. I like how gentle it feels on my skin. This does not have a scent to it which I like. I will most probably continue to use this in the future. The only problem with this is that we need to use it with a cotton pad. It is affordable and easily accessible which is always a plus :)


3. Mediheal PiggyMom SoakSoak Nose Pack

These 3 step nose pack are not new to me. I had tried a few before this. Step 1 is just like a sheet mask soaked in essence for the nose. I left it on for 15 minutes. It has a strong perfume kind of scent. It is kind of cooling on the nose. It did not irritate my skin. I left step 2 on for 15 minutes as well. It was easy to remove. No pain at all. I thought there will be nothing on the strip but I saw quite a lot of blackheads and whiteheads. Those remaining on my nose were much more stubborn. Step 3 has a jelly like texture. It has an awful smell. My nose feels so soft and smooth after using this. I like this but I am not sure whether I will repurchase this.



4. Illi Hanband Bio Calming Mask

This is a new brand to me. It has a pretty strong herbal scent, which I do not mind. It is a comfortable kind of scent in my opinion. The sheet mask is on the thicker side. It fits my face pretty well. It is a little big near the chin area. I left it on for 10 minutes. After removing the mask, there were a lot of essence remaining on my face. I tried to massage it in but I decided to rinse it off. My face is so soft and smooth after using this. I noticed the redness on my face were not as obvious. This is a pretty good mask. I like it.



5. Ariul 7 Days Mask Avocado - Nutrient & Protection

This mask has a light fruity scent. The fit is not too bad but it is a little big. I left it on for about 10 minutes. I massaged the leftover essence and it sink into my skin really quickly. It is not sticky at all. I am quite surprised. My face feels so moisturized and plump. The result is better than what I had expected.



6. Welcos Jeju Natural Volcanic Mask

This sheet mask has a light comfortable scent. It is on the thicker side and the fitting is not as good. I had trouble breathing at first because the fitting near the nose area is bad. Haha. No allergic reaction. I did not notice any difference after removing the mask. It provides decent hydration. I do not recommend this.



7. Elizavecca Pore Solution Super Elastic Mask Pack

This is a 3 step mask pack, which is convenient when travelling. I finally tried this. Step 1 is a cleansing foam. It is milky white. It foams up really easily. It does not have a noticeable scent which is good. It does its job well without drying my skin which totally surprised me. I love this. The amount of cleanser in there is actually enough for a few usage. Step 2 is a water essence. It is a clear watery gel, which is easy to spread and it did not take a long time to sink in. It feels sticky (maybe because I used the whole sachet). This has a refreshing kind of scent to it. Step 3 is a black mask. The fitting is really good except for the chin area. It is a little too long for my face but the fitting around the nose, eyes and mouth is perfect.It has almost the same scent as Step 2 but a little stronger. The mask is totally soaked in essence. After 15 minutes, the sheet mask is still wet. My face was full of essence. I find that the essence is of a thicker gel type which took a longer time to sink into the skin. I decided to wash it off. It makes my skin soft and smooth. Hydration was not that great but it cleans my pores pretty well. My face looks brighter as well. Not bad. Overall, I like this. I might even repurchase this in the future.

8. NOHJ Pore Intracell Boosting Mask

This sheet mask is quite fun. It looks like a normal mask but it bubbles up after a while. It tickles a little when it starts to bubble. I left it on for 5 minutes before washing it off. My face feels a little tight after washing it off. After drying my face, I can feel that my skin is so soft and smooth. My complexion looks brighter and healthier. I do not particularly enjoy the strong citrus scent. I was quite impressed with the results.



9. Rosette Cleansing Paste (Sea Clay Smooth)

This is a pretty good cleanser for me. I like how it is not drying for my skin. It does not foam up as much as some other cleansers I had tried previously. The texture is also a little different.It feels more like a clay or paste. I like that it has no noticeable scent.



10. My Scheming Apple Brightening & Hydrating Mask

This sheet mask is very thin. It fits my face pretty well. It smells like apple (just a little artificial). My skin feels great. No irritation of any sort. My skin feels much more hydrated and looks brighter. I like this mask.

Products I did not empty

Sunday, February 16, 2020

Hi. These are some of the products that I have mixed feelings about and some I am not even sure if it did anything for my skin. I have been using these for a while but I cannot clearly form a solid opinion on.

Point Deep Clean Blackhead Remover Oil Gel
I had this for a while and I just think it is a total waste of money. It did not do anything to the blackheads on my nose. It is oily and easy to spread but this did not do anything. The only thing I like about this is the nice fresh scent.



Dr. Frog Control-Tox Peeling Gel
This peeling gel is different from what I had tried previously. It has a clear gel which reminds me of Nature Republic aloe vera gel. It is easy to spread but it feels like I am applying aloe gel because nothing much is going on. I had to keep rubbing for a pretty long time before I see some kind of dead skin cells balling up. I love the fresh scent of this. After washing, it does left the skin soft. smooth but also tight. This is not a bad product but I prefer my Cure Natural Aqua Gel.



Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentrate
I think this is a great cream for those with dry and more mature skin. At this time it is not suitable for me as my skin tends to be oilier than it used to be. This can definitely last for a long time as a little goes a long way. It has a light scent to it. I did not enjoy the scent. I just do not know why I never wanted to reach for this.



Skin & Lab Barrierderm Intensive Cream
I wanted to love this but this might be too nourishing for my skin in this humid weather. This will be good for those with dry skin but my skin is not as dry as it used to be. It caused some bumps around my hairline and forehead so I decided to give this to my mom.



A'pieu Daily Pure Block Natural Sun Cream SPF 45 PA+++
I like this when I first started using this. I saw great reviews on this so I had high hopes for this. I find this too oily and heavy for my skin. I tried to force myself to finish this but I just cannot because I did not enjoy using this at all. The product itself is good but maybe it is not suitable for my skin.



Thank you for reading as always :)

First impressions + Mini reviews (5)

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Hello, hello :)

I am finally back after more than six months...

I have been busy with work and taking care of the household and the little one...

I didn't think I would be back but here I am :)

1. Y.E.T Silky Powder (nude pink)

I bought this because it was on sale on my favorite website, koreadepart. I did not have any  loose powder before this so I just needed one for a beginner in makeup. This is easy to use. I did not notice anything bad about it except... It has a strange smell. lol. I avoid breathing when I use it. lol. I avoid using the puff because the scent is extra strong... This is the first loose powder I had tried so, I cannot judge so much. Overall I think it is decent.

2. Elizavecca Milky Piggy Water Coating Aqua Brightening Mask

When I bought this, I thought it is a pack mask. Turns out it is a sleeping mask  I love the brand because I had tried two products from the brand previously. Those products were great for me. I was so excited when I finally decided to open this. I was turned off by the scent. It has a strong scent. It has a gel kind of texture. which is super easy to spread. I only use a little for my whole face. It feels oily on my skin and takes forever to sink into my skin. It just feels like it is sitting on top of my skin. I did not really enjoy this at all. After using this for about a week, I did notice my skin is a little bit brighter but this was not suitable for my skin. There were more whiteheads around my nose area. I am not sure whether it clogs my pores. Anyway, I did not enjoy any part of this. Seriously, this was a major disappointment I had with this brand.

If you are interested in this brand, do check out Elizavecca Milky Piggy Elastic Pore Cleansing Foam and Elizavecca Green Piggy Collagen Jella Pack!

3. Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask

I bought this together with the Brightening Mask above. I bought most of the products from Elizavecca from my trip to Hong Kong. Finally I am able to try this mask. This was quite popular. I saw a lot of pictures of this on Instagram! It has a strange scent to it. I cannot describe it but it is nearly unbearable for me. lol. I prefer scentless products. Anyway the clay mask is super easy to spread. I find it difficult to wash off by hand. It was easier to wash off with a facial sponge. I love how clean my pores are after using this but it is a little drying. It does make my skin super soft and smooth but after a while my skin feels tight. I usually use a heavier moisturizer or do a sheet mask afterwards to fix that problem. Sometimes I only use this on my T zone. It helps to control the oil on my T zone without making my cheeks super dry. I love this. It is also fun! I might repurchase this when my mask stash is low.

4. Carmex Cherry Blossom Moisturizing Lip Balm

I bought this from my previous trip to Taiwan. I saw a few blogs recommended this so I wanted to try. I was so excited when I saw this and bought it immediately. I tried it but the first thing I notice was the scent. It was so strong I can smell it the entire time I had it on my lips. It has a cooling effect and the lip balm just sits on my lip. I am not using this on a regular basis because the scent puts me off. I am glad I only purchase one of this. I guess I will give it away.

5. Naturie Aloe Skin Conditioner

I bought this because it was a steal. I did not have high hopes for this after trying the Loofah Skin conditioner from the same brand. I was not extremely disappointed because I had expected it. Alcohol was high on the ingredient list and the product itself smelled like alcohol. I am definitely not happy with this toner. I would not recommend this as Hatomugi Skin Conditioner was way better!

6. Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Tinted Day Moisturizer

I received this from a giveaway. It is easy to spread. It has a pretty strong chemical kind of scent. It provides a little coverage. I like that it evens out the skin tone and somehow makes my skin looks brighter. It is not sticky. Hydration is decent but I do prefer to apply another layer of sun protection. SPF 15 is not enough for me. Whenever I use this, I will make sure to remove it completely by double cleansing. I like it but not enough to make me repurchase this.

7. Dr. Douxi Premium Snail Aloe Repair Jelly

I bought this on my previous trip to Taiwan. I was addicted to jelly masks at the time and when I saw a new brand with jelly mask, I just had to try it! It had a strong scent. The texture is much more liquid that I had expected. I cannot spread a thick layer on my face because I was worried it will slipped right off. I had a thin layer on for about 10 minutes. It was soothing on my face. After washing it off, my face was softer, smoother and hydrated. I used this on my skin when it was irritated and it did a great job soothing it. Other than the fact that the texture was too watery, I love this.

8. Gobdi Goun Placenta Power Visible Skin Improvement Cellulose Gel Mask

Wow... The name was definitely long! Little sis gave this to me to try. I finally tried it after a very long time. It was messy at first when I was unfolding the mask. All the essence was on my hand. It was quite a hassle. The essence is not clear and watery like the usual sheet masks I am used to. It has a thicker white gel consistency. It has a light pleasing scent. I like that it is not one piece so it fits my face so much better. I can move around easily while doing this mask. I do not follow instructions. I just cannot wait for the essence to be absorbed into the skin. I am already used to washing off the remaining essence on my face, so I did. My face looks a little brighter and feels so plump and smooth. I love how it makes my skin feels.



9. TCM Cubilose Pearl Sleeping Pack

I have tried a couple of sleeping packs from this brand previously. It has the typical herbal scent that is quite similar to the others. I am used to herbal scent so this is not a problem for me. I find this to be a little on the heavy side. It feels oily and sticky upon application but becomes minimal after a while.



10. Skin1004 Zombie Nose Pack

The first nose pack I tried was from Holika Holika (full review here). It was not too bad but not awesome as well. Step 1 is a mask meant for the nose. It has a light citrus scent. It is supposed to open up the pores. No irritation or difference after using it. Step 2 is extremely painful! It did not do anything. No blackheads, whiteheads or even tiny hairs! Somehow my nose looks clearer. Step 3 has a stronger citrus scent. I love the jelly like texture but unfortunately it did not do anything! To be honest, I was hoping it will be better than Holika Holika. Too bad, this did not work for me.


Thank you for taking your time to read my post.
It's been a while since my last post. Hopefully this will be a little helpful :)

First impressions + Mini reviews (4)

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Sunday, November 5, 2017

Care Lab Dark Knight Cream

This is a sample I received from one of my orders with koreadepart.com
I wanted to love this.
I love that it has almost no scent
The texture is a little similar to Indeed Laboratories Vitamin C Cream
It spreads so nicely and sinks into the skin almost instantly.

I wanted to love this but my skin is not cooperative.
My skin hates it. My skin was reacting negatively since I started using this.
So, no thanks!

Elizavecca Milky Piggy White Crow Glacial More Cream

I had tried two products from this brand previously.
I hope this will not be a disappointment as I love this brand.

Definitely love the packaging.
Love how the spatula fits on the lid.

The texture is strange.
It is like a thicker version of yogurt.
The cream is thick and feels a little heavy
It is not difficult to spread but it leaves a white cast. lol
Definitely makes my skin brighter and dewier
I like it so far.
It makes my skin looks good but it is a little sticky.
It needs some time to be absorbed...
It has a pretty strong perfume scent which is kind of annoying. lol



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It's skin Macaron Lip Balm 03 Grape

I love the scent. I think it is ok.
Not the best or worst.
I love how cute the packaging is and that is the main reason I bought it.

I love the cute packaging but I do not like to apply this using my fingers.
Not hygienic, of course!

Overall, this is not a bad product but I think I will not repurchase it.



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A'Pieu Aqua Nature Dewdrop Booster Skin

I saw this on sale so I bought it.
I wanted to compare this to Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence
The packaging is quite similar.

I wanted to love this but it has a very strong perfume scent.
I did not like the scent at all.

Even though the opening was huge, it was difficult to get the product out.
It has a gel texture.
I expected it to be watery but I was totally wrong.

I need some time to get the product out.
Hmm...
It is easy to spread.
A little goes a long way...
I did not really like this because it makes everything else I apply super sticky.
I did not really want to use this.
lol

I can see the future for this little guy...
Sitting at a corner of my vanity...



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Clinelle Deep Cleansing Gel

I think this is ok.
Overall, not bad.
It has the same scent as the other products in the same line.
I did not actually like it.
It foams up pretty well.
It does not leave a tight feeling.
So far so good.


That is all this time!
Thanks for reading>,<

First impressions + Mini reviews (3)

Monday, October 23, 2017

Mini reviews for products that I had tried recently.

Touch in Sol Pure Dew Water Drop BB Cream

I think it is easy to apply.

It has a very watery texture just like the name suggest.

I feel that it is hydrating.

It feels like an essence and moisturizer more than just BB cream.

Quite good to be honest but it is a little pale

It glides easily on the skin. 

I find the coverage to be low.

It gives the dewy look. 

Not too sure about lasting power as I do not use makeup for extended period of time.

Make up is not really my thing.

Most of the time makeup last for a good few hours before I remove them. lol

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Naris Up Hyaluronic Acid Skin Conditioner

This is pretty similar to the Collagen one I tried before.

To be honest, I did not feel that it is different than the previous one.

The scent is light.

No allergic reaction of any sort.

It is actually the stickiest I had tried so far.

This is one of the cheapest skin conditioner I had tried so far.

If I see this on promotions, I might repurchase this!



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Skin Life Medicated Acne Care Foaming Facial Wash

This is probably my favorite cleanser by far.
At first, I did not notice anything from using this.
After a while, I notice that it did help to prevent acne.
It really did!
During the TIME of the MONTH... I did not have the usual breakouts...
It has a light scent....
Love this because it is not drying for my skin.

If I know where I can purchase this, I would definitely repurchase!



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Ephina Hydration Skin Emulsion

This is quite cheap. I cannot remember how much it was exactly but I know it was cheap!
I think it has a similar scent to Hatomugi Skin Conditioner.

The ingredient list, if anyone is interested...

The opening is quite big but I have no problem controlling the amount dispensed.
The emulsion is quite watery.
It is easy to spread.
It feels a little sticky and oily but my skin seems to like this.

I tried using this for a week or two...
I did not enjoy using this because of its stickiness.
I did not really use it after a while and it was sitting at the corner without any love.



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TCM Mask Cordyceps Sinensis Sleeping Pack

This has a strong herbal scent.
It is ok for me.
This is very thick but still easy to spread.
It takes a while to sink in.
No irritation.
My skin looks healthier after using this but it is not my favorite.
Mainly because it feels a little heavy and oily.



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That is all for now.
Thanks for reading, as always!

First impressions + Mini reviews (2)

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Hello hello!

Back to share some products I have been using recently.

Duplair W Ceramide Lotion

I just wanted to try all those big bottle of toners! lol
It provides decent hydration.

The scent is very light.
It is sticky but did not break out my skin:)

The opening was a little big so it is easy to over dispense the toner.
Well, at least for me...



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Holika Holika Juicy Shine Lip Balm(No. 3 Grapefruit)

I totally love the scent!
Smells exactly like grapefruit.
It glides on very easily and give your lips a light red tint.

I love that there is a hint of color for my lips.
It smears very easily.
It does not last very long.
There is a layer of the lip balm on my lips and it is slightly sticky.

Overall, I like this better than the previous lip balms I had tried.
I might repurchase but let's see how long this will last.



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Pobling Mini Ion Applicator

I bought this last year, I think.
I used it a lot the first few weeks and now...
I seldom use it.

It is ok.
I like using it around my eye areas to help absorb the eye creams
I did not use it enough to decide whether it is good or bad...
Well, it's ok, I guess



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Naris Up Collagen Skin Conditioner

This was on promotion.
I shared this with my sisters just because I love to try new skincare products.

It is similar to Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner.
The scent is light.
It feels refreshing on my skin.
I like it.

The opening is a little smaller than Naturie's, well, in my personal opinion
It is easy to control the amount of product poured out.



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Ludeya Pro Ex Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Serum

I bought this for RM 20  when it was on clearance sales.
Yes. I was not sure whether I would like this because I did not enjoy the red one (link here)

This has a thicker gel consistency.
It is easy to spread.
Thankfully, this has a very light scent!

Ooh, my hand looks fat.
It takes a while for the serum to sink in.
I actually like this more than I had expected.
It is a little sticky at first but one it sinks into the skin, stickiness is minimal.

This is decent. I love the extra hydration I get from this serum.
It did not harm my skin in any way... so... it is pretty good, I guess.
I have been using this since I opened with switching to any other serum.



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That is all for now...
Take care and enjoy pampering your skin!