Hello!
A few
weeks ago, I ordered a sample package of Japanese beauty products and after
trying them all out, I figured it was time to write a review on the ones that
stood out and made a good impression on me.
There
were 8 beauty samples in the bag I received and I would use each product for as
long as the sample lasted, meaning I didn’t try two scrubs at the same time,
because I wanted to see the effects of each product on my skin and decide on
whether I liked it or not.
The
samples in the bag were:
SK-II
Whitening Source DermDefinition UV Lotion SPF 50 PA+++ (whose review you can read here http://thefriendzyzone.blogspot.gr/2013/07/sk-ii-whitening-source-dermdefinition.html)
JuJu Aquamoist Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Face
Mask
Hanskin Super Plus Perfect BB Cream SPF 30
PA++
Sofina Enriched Foam Cleanser
Sofina Beaute Enriched Emulsion
Shu Uemura Fresh Pore Cleansing Gentle Cleansing Oil
Cure Natural Aqua Gel
A sample of a product called “white science”
whose information I couldn’t find on the site :/
Here is
a quick review of each product, starting with the ones I liked the most.
- JuJu Aquamoist Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Face
Mask
I’m
usually not the biggest fan of sheet masks. I have a mixed skin type so usually
sheet masks are too moisturizing for the oily parts of my face and that leads
to break outs. However, I think I might actually re-order this particular sheet
mask: the ingredients are very light and my skin felt relaxed, toned and
moisturized. I followed the instructions fully, letting the mask sit on my skin
for a good 15 minutes and after removing I massaged my face so that the
left-over ingredients would be absorbed. I didn’t have any break outs in the
days to follow and my skin looked refreshed at all times. Still, I wouldn’t recommend
for mixed skin type people to use sheet masks daily or even on a weekly basis –
they’re great for a monthly home spa treatment.
- Hanskin Super Plus Perfect BB Cream SPF 30
PA++
I was
pleasantly surprised with this BB cream. It gives an extremely mat result to
the point that if you apply too much it might make your skin dry. None the
less, once I figured out the proper dosage, this will easily be one of my
favorite BB creams for the months of summer, when the weather is making you hot
and sweating and your make up slides right off your face :P It also has more
coverage and it doesn’t give that dewy look that most BB creams have, so in
many ways it looks like a matte foundations – but it doesn’t feel that heavy.
Great for oily or mixed skin types but not so good for skin types that are
already dry.
- Sofina Beaute Enriched Emulsion
A nice
serum-looking night cream. My skin felt very moisturized and relaxed and even
had a luminous look to it after application. However, the price of the
particular item in full size is a bit high and I can get the same results with
a less expensive product.
- Sofina Enriched Foam Cleanser
- Shu Uemura Fresh Pore Cleansing Gentle Cleansing Oil
- Cure Natural Aqua Gel
- A sample of a product called “white science”
whose information I couldn’t find on the site :/
These
are the products I wasn’t too pleased or enthused with. The cleansers and
cleansing foam samples were very soft and very light on the skin and I didn’t
really feel like my skin was totally cleansed afterwards. Maybe it’s because I
prefer scrubs over foam or gel cleansers – I feel like scrubs can get rid of
more dirt and sebum. The “white science” item was a bit more like a scrub and
it even had a heating effect, but the amount in the sample package was so
small, I wouldn’t be able to tell you if I think it’s a product worth buying or
not.
Overall,
I am really pleased with the sample bag. For a small price, I was able to
discover four new products I will most likely repurchase and also learned about
what products to not buy (and pay a full price).
If
anyone tried the Korean or Japanese beauty sample, let us know what you thought
in the comment section bellow :)
*S
