With the end of the year just around the corner, I again dedicated the very last post of the year to a quick summary. I'm sharing top six most read posts, then six posts of my choice that I worked extra hard on and feel most proud of, and in the last part I share posts from other bloggers I most enjoyed or I feel they should be shared.

This was my seventh year of blogging and it's the year that I noticed a big decline in interest in blogs. It's not just my readership that plummeted, I also recently realised that about 2/3 of blogs I'm subscribed to haven't been updated in a long time. Sad, but that's the reality of blogging now. People read less and less of them. However, a lot of the beauty content moved to social media, especially Instagram Stories and it's where I get a lot more engagement than here.  

I wrote in my last such post that I plan to buy a m.Zuiko 45 mm lens for my camera and I never properly updated you, but I got it and it's the best investment I made. Most of the pictures you see on my blog and Instagram since May are taken with that lens. 

MOST READ POSTS IN 2017

Images are links to the posts.

MY FAVOURITE POSTS

 POSTS I ENJOYED IN 2017

I wish you all the best in the next year and thank you for every comment, subscription, save on Bloglovin', pin on Pinterest, like on Facebook, Instagram and just for reading my posts. I rarely mention it, but you can follow my work also on Facebook pages of Subrina, Green Line and Fatalka.

Have a great end of the year!

MAKEUP

MAYBELLINE Fit Me Poreless + Matte

It took six years, but I finally found a foundation that I love more/as much as Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum. I still utterly adore the latter and think it's one of the best foundations ever, but Matte + Poreless has my perfect shade and if you're as pale as me, a combination of a fantastic formula + a matching shade is almost impossible to find. It's got light-medium coverage, just what I like and a very natural finish that's neither too matte and neither shiny, so it also completely sets without any stickiness and it hides the pores a bit. 100 Warm Ivory is one of the palest shades I have and it has a warm undertone that isn't intense, which fits me since my skin tone is neutral. Unfortunately I have to buy this shade abroad, but our drugstores have 110, which is just a bit darker. This is one of the best buys I made this year.

THE BODY SHOP Shade Adjusting Drops

Lightening

I so needed this in my collection. As someone with a pale skin tone that finds it almost impossible to find any shade of foundation in Slovenia that would fit me, this is such great product to have for lightening any foundation and liquid concealers. The drops are off-white with a slight pink hue, which also means they neutralise yellow toned foundations. These don't affect the original texture nor finish of foundations, so they can be used with any formula. The only thing I can complain about is the unfortunate packaging, but otherwise this is a brilliant product that I recommend to anyone that struggles with finding pale enough shades. Another big thing this year - The Body Shop is finally in Slovenia, which can only be described as a miracle.

CATRICE COSMETICS Liquid Liner

010 Dating Joe Black

I've been using this pretty much every single day since I bought the first one six month ago. I got it based on a recommendation from my reader who said it's the best liner ever and I'm so glad I listened to her. The formula is super black and very matte, it lasts all day with no smudging, flaking - anything really, it just lasts. The applicator is a felt tip that's comfortable, flexible enough, but not flimsy like a brush. So far it's my favourite liner, though it's not the most precise, but it has never let me down. 

*L'OREAL Infallible Blush Paint

Ambers

I've never tried L'Oréal blushes before this year, but these are seriously impressive and some of the best in the drugstores. There are two versions of the palette, but I use Ambers most, in particular the shade called Amber Love (4th) which is a warm muted peach meets mauve shade that has the pigmentation of a buttery eyeshadow and this beautiful metallic finish, which translates into a gorgeous glow on the cheeks. I know no dupe of shade and it's makes the whole palette worth it for it alone. These have a great pigmentation (granted I am very pale, so most things show up on me, but the last two are like eyeshadows) and staying power that rivals that of my favourite blush brand TheBalm. 

Honourable mentions:

BOURJOIS Healthy Mix Foundation 50 Rose Ivory (dupe for Serum version)

ESSENCE Soft Contouring Lipliners

ESSENCE Volume Stylist Curl & Hold Mascara

MAYBELLINE Lash Sensational Mascara

MAYBELLINE Super Stay Matte Ink in shade 20 Pioneer (just the shade)

MAKEUP REVOLUTION Unicorn Heart Highlighter

SKIN CARE

I've completely changed my skin care this year and my skin took a drastic turn for the better. My skin's texture improved and it just looks healthier. Another big plus is that my makeup is applying so much nicer, especially foundations. For those who are new: my skin type is combination-dry and not at all sensitive. I get from visibly dry skin if I don't care for it in cold months, to slightly oily T-zone in warmer months. Spots are rare, but again if I don't care for it, I'll have a couple which tend to leave a mark and I know that at least mineral oil clogs my skin.

BALEA GEL Erfrischendes Waschgel

I've realised the importance of pH balanced skin care and I think it's one of the things that made the biggest difference in stabilising the skin. This gel is an excellent inexpensive cleanser with a pH 5.5 that I use after removing makeup with an oil cleanser. It's a thick, slippery gel that doesn't foam much and has a strong masculine clean fragrance, but I got used to the latter.

MIXA Micellar Water Anti-Dryness

This became my new favourite micellar water, even though there are a lot of really nice such products in the drugstore, but this one just works so well for me and it's pH 5.5 just like Bioderma. It's a powerful makeup remover, so it removes makeup very effectively, even the pesky eyeliner + mascara, so I actually don't even feel like I need to cleanse (I still do because of habit and because you never know what's still there). It's light, but not drying, it leaves my skin feeling good and the scent is a gently pharmaceutical one.

SKINFOOD Black Sugar Mask Wash off

I've been avoiding mechanical scrubs for years because every skin care expert says they are mostly bad for the skin (not saying they are wrong), but honestly no chemical exfoliator ever made my skin as soft and smooth as this. I was so unhappy with the texture of my skin before I found this, especially the area around nose and on my chin, but this works a treat. It's a very harsh scrub, like sugar scrubs for the body, but this also functions as a mask that you leave on the skin for 10 minutes and with this my skin feels incredibly smooth after use. It's by far the best face scrub I ever found and I'm planning to try the honey version too.

CORSX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

I originally got this because I heard it's the best thing for getting rid of blackheads, however, I've been using this for most of the year and my nose & forehead are still full of sebaceous filaments (after trying this method so many swear by, I've realised I'm a hopeless case anyway), regardless this is the product I've come to rely to keep my skin spot free, including in "those" days. It's a light, toner-like product that contains BHA, meaning it clears out the pores and helps with spots too, but it's relatively weak, so I feel no tingling. The longest streak I went completely spot free was two months and that includes also those tiny whiteheads.

COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch

I've been searching for something effective since Essence's roll-on type of product was discontinued many years ago, but everything sucked, until I found these. They are patches that you stick on a spot and it sort of sucks out the gunk or helps the spot to ripe. These work brilliantly on those big, brewing volcanos where you know the spot will turn white and you can't pop it because it'll become infected, making your life miserable for several days. It helps reduce it significantly and assists in making it heal faster with less damage to the skin. They aren't 100% reliable, especially when it came to spots on my cheeks or those painful spots that are deep under the skin, but still these are the best thing I found so far.

TONYMOLY Panda's Dream White Sleeping Pack

Overall this is really nothing special, it's just a regular type of light moisturiser with that gel-meets-cream type of texture that's the norm for normal/combination/oily skin type of products, but my skin loves this. In a thin application it works like a regular moisturiser that absorbs fast, leaves a velvet type of finish and is a great base for makeup, but in a thick coat it creates an layer of moisture on the skin that lasts until morning. It just agrees with me, so I already repurchased it. Also the panda packaging and the clean type of scent are extra pluses.

BIORE UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence and Gel SPF50+ PA++++ 

These two are hands down the lightest sunscreens I've ever tried. There is no stickiness or that annoying greasy feeling, instead you get a got a light formula that applies with ease, like a lotion/serum which after a minute or two sets to a velvety smooth finish. You can feel them under the fingers, but otherwise they super light, like you're not wearing anything. Neither leave a white cast, but they have a bit of a shine which is more of a K-Beauty dewy shine and not a greasy sunscreen one. For every day exposure these are fine, but for the beach I still trust western sunscreens more. Both gel and essence feel the same to me, especially when on the face, but you get more bang for your buck if you take the gel. Asian sunscreens in general are so much easier to wear than what we can get here and I've also liked Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish, A'Pieu Pure Block and Innisfree Daily UV Protection Cream Mild.

PAPA RECIPE Bombee Masks

This was the year when I discovered what a good sheet mask can do and I've tried a lot of them. Plenty of them are good, but Papa Recipe Bombees impressed me most, especially the Whitening version that brightens the most out of all such masks I've tried. I also love the original Bombee and the Rose Gold version, which has the most beautiful sheet with a rose gold mesh design. All are nourishing, they even the skin tone, improve the texture and just in general make the skin look healthy and happy. The scent is an extra plus, since all smell like honey.  

Honourable mentions:

COSRX Galactomyces 95 Whitening Essence (only had samples, but it's amazing and I ordered it in November, but it's not here yet)

THE BODY SHOP Oils of Life Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil (I only have a sample, otherwise I'd add it in the post. I think it beats my trusted Nuxe oil)

BANILA CO. Miss Flower & Mr Honey Essence Oil (used up two bottles and consider it one of the best buys I made this year, but unfortunately it has been discontinued)

BIOBAZA Micellar Oil (using my second one and it works great with my skin, but it's different from the sample I based my purchase on and it doesn't remove makeup well)

THE SAEM Natural Skin Fit Mask  

MY BEAUTY DIARY Natural Key Series Facial Mask (Black Pearl version)

THE FACE SHOP Solutions

Best sheet mask available in Slovenia: brand MY HOIN NI 

Body 

BILOU Cremiger Duschshaum

Fizzy Berry

This was my first such product, so a shower mousse that is very much like whipped cream in a can and I just love it. It's texture is so fluffy, but firm and the scents of these are amazing from what I could smell in the shop (this Fizzy Berry one is delicious, like a fizzy forest berry soda). I've been using it for a few months now and it's still not empty. Truly an enjoyable product, too bad they don't sell them in Slovenia.

BALEA Duschschaum

Fresh & Fruity

I'm not too upset that Bilou isn't sold here because this Balea formula is a dupe. The scents admittedly aren't as nice, but the fluffy, yet firm texture is the same and it's just a pleasure to use. It's one of my favourite shower products.

L'OCCITANE 20% Shea Butter Hand Cream

I finally bought myself a tube of this cream that I've only had a few samples of before and despite the hefty, unreasonable price tag, it's worth it because there is nothing as good. It's thick and nourishing, but at the same time it absorbs in a minute and doesn't feel greasy at all. I don't know how they did that, but hands down the best formula for dry hands and for us who despise using hand creams due to greasy feeling. The lovely shea butter scent is a big plus too.

Honourable mentions: 

L'OREAL Elvive Extraordinary Oil Curl Nourishment Cleansing Conditioner

SOAP & GLORY Orangeasm Body Wash

AVEO MED Milde Pflege Dusche

BALEA Fuss Butter Lovely

AVON Mesmerize Black (a very underrated fragrance IMHO)

So these were the products that impressed me most and were new to me in 2017. Of course a lot of my favourites from previous years stayed the same and you can read about Best Buys in previous years by selecting a label "Best Buys". For my all-time favourites the link is in the top bar.

If I quickly update you also on the products that I loved last year and I bought additional shades or versions:
COLOURPOP Lippie Stix - I bought four more and Matte X is still my favourite formula
L.O.V. LOVinity Nail Lacquers - bought/got a few more, including a great top coat and they remain my favourite.
SOAP & GLORY body moisturisers - I bought the Smoothie Star version, plus a few body scrubs, all products are lovely. I also bought two more of their Hand Maid hand sanitizers
L'OREAL Professionnel Série Expert Absolut Repair Lipidium - bought a large 500 ml pot and it's been pretty much the only hair mask I've been using all year.
DOVE Style+Care Frizz Free Cream Serum and Quench Absolute Supreme Crème Serum - still use both and I bought three more of Quench Serum ones.

What impressed you most this year?

In the past couple of years I've found some really good non-waterproof mascaras that manage to keep my lashes somewhat lifted and don't drop them immediately, so I've made a complete switch to regular mascaras because removing waterproof formulas every day is not the best thing for my lashes. I had the waterproof version of Lash Sensational a couple of years ago and I really liked it (despite the bad first impressions), so I was confident I'll like this one too. I've been using it for about two months now, pretty much every day and I had exactly the same experience as with the waterproof one, meaning disappointing first impressions, but in time this because a seriously impressive mascara that I consider one of the best in the drugstores.

The brush is the same as at the waterproof version, so a plastic one with a curved design and two sizes of bristles. The inward turned side with short bristles adds more product to the lashes, so it's the volume part of the mascara, while the outward part with long bristles acts as a comb for defining the lashes. I've done it both way, so starting with either side first and got the same result every time. 

When it's new the formula is thin and for the first few weeks I thought of it as an average defining mascara that doesn't do much more than tint the lashes and comb them nicely with one coat. As soon as I started applying more, it started to clump lashes together, creating clusters that made it look like I have less lashes than I do and I never achieved real volume. It also always got on my lids and this didn't happen to me with Essence's Volume Stylist or Lash Paradise. I was disappointed by it considering I've made the switch from the great Essence Volume Stylist mascara that did so much more for me. But once the formula dried a bit and thickened, this became a top performer. It creates the type of lashes I love - perfectly fanned out and defined, but voluminous and with some extra length. The effect of it is very similar to my other favourite drugstore mascara, Max Factor Voluptious except Lash Sensational has a much more comfortable brush. I feel my pictures don't do it justice (I took them twice and it just didn't end up like in real life), mostly because you can only see 2/3 of my lashes due to not being curled well, but in my opinion its effect is beautiful.

Second week of use. Three coats.

After a month and a half of use. Three coats.

In terms of holding or even creating a curl, it's nothing like a proper waterproof mascara, but it is similar to some other drugstore regular mascaras that can do the job semi-decently. My lashes without mascara are straight, so you can't even see them when looking straight on, but this mascara lifts them up a bit (you can see it on the pictures), but it's not as good as Essence Volume Stylist in keeping them there and by the middle of the day, my lashes are already hitting my glasses. 

I haven't experienced flaking with this one and it lasts all day on my lashes, but it's not waterproof, so those with eyes that tend to water, while it's not a type of mascara that makes a horrible mess, buy the waterproof one which is just as good as this one in terms of effect.

Packaging of this one is new and I'm not sure if it's limited edition. The regular version is matte, but in the a similar violet-pink shade.

I got mine in DM for. 9.29 €

Thought this was quite disappointing in the first few weeks, I'm really loving its effect now that it's thickened. It creates that type of fanned out voluminous lashes where there is no clump in sight, so it looks a lot more natural than most mascaras, but with a big effect and I can see why it remains one of the more popular formulas. I feel now that everything is compared to Lash Paradise, this is very similar once it starts performing as it should, but LP is the type of mascara that you open and it's instantly great. Compared to Essence Volume Stylist it's less volumising and lengthening, but the lashes look more polished and defined. I would consider repurchasing it because it's MF Voluptious with a nicer brush, but I do resent that I had to wait for it to become good.

Have a great day!

  

ETUDE HOUSE Black Hydrogel Eye Patch

I got this mostly because it's cute and it looks like a Catwoman Halloween mask, but I've tried Etude House's Line Patch and I find their stuff is quite good. This is a black hydrogel mask that promises a firming, brightening and moisturising effect.

The patch: It's a classic hydrogel mask with a honey comb design. This means it's slimy when you take it out of the pack and you might have some problems with it sliding off, but as soon as it warms up in the first few minutes, it's stuck on pretty well. It fits nicely around the eyes, I put it close to my lower lash line, so I covered the circles with it. The only issue I had was with the ears falling off because they reached my hair line. The masks is a smoky grey colour instead of the advertised black.

Essence: The hydrogel is the compressed essence, but you get some extra fluid in the plastic tray which prevents it from drying out. It's a very light essence that completely absorbs and fast.

Scent: is nothing special, just kind of chemical.

Effect: If we go one by one:
1. Firming - haven't really noticed much in that respect, not that I have that much to firm yet, but I haven't noticed any lines under the eyes being reduced or that my skin would feel any different that usual.
2. Brightening - I saw no visible effect, neither in the general area and neither just on my circles. I wouldn't say my circles are terrible (some disagree, but I dismiss them. I admit I sleep little, 5-6 hours, but I wake up naturally with no alarm clock), however, I have pronounced redness under my eyes, since I was a child. I saw no improvement in lightening or making my under eye area more even despite niacinamide being high on the list of ingredients.
3. Moisturising - it was nicely moisturising, I'll give it that.
One great use that Etude house failed to mention is that since this is a hydrogel, it's fantastic for putting on tired eyes after a long day, as it has a pleasant cooling effect and it relaxes the eyes. 

Ingredients: here

Worth it? I'll admit it's more or less a gimmick, but it's fun and nice if your eyes are tired and need some much needed relaxation. 

Cosmetic Love, $1.59

ETUDE HOUSE Bubble Pore Cleansing Patch

Another absolutely adorable cat themed patch. It's a bubble mask that promises to cleanse, minimize pores and help with excessive sebum production. 

Fit & sheet: The patch is from the same type of soft black sheet material as Sexy Look black sheet mask and Balea black mask, so it's soft and comfortable on the skin. It covers the nose and a part of the cheeks. 

Essence: This starts bubbling as soon as you take it out of the bag (they advise you rub the packaging in circular motion before you use the patch) and it quickly bubbles so much it covers the whole patch with a thick layer of foam. It happens in less than a minute and you feel a tingling of bubbles popping. The patch must be removed after 10-15 minutes and the remains of the foam massaged into the skin, then rinsed off. That foam is so luxurious! It's super fluffy and thick, it's just the most luxurious cushion of bubbles I've tried in a long time. I wonder if Etude House has a cleanser similar to this because it's very fun (I had something similar from Skin 79, but it felt drying)

Scent: it smells refreshing, like grapefruit and the same as The Saem Grapefruit mask. I loved it.

Effect: This pretty much just really cleans the skin. It felt cleaner than just with oil and gel, and it definitely removes all oil because my skin had no left and it started to feel tight. But in terms of pore minimising effect, I saw no change. 

Ingredients: here.

Worth it? I give it a 3/5 and I'll say it's more or less a gimmick as it works like a regular cleanser, but, that foam is fantastic and so pleasant to use, plus the smell is great and it looks cute, so if you want it, it's not a complete waste, especially if your skin is oily.

Cosmetic Love, $1.27

MY HOIN NI Arbutin Whitening Mask

Since I've gone through most of Balea masks which proved to be disappointing, I decided to splurge on one of these because based on ingredients they are the most similar to Asian brands, in fact they look very impressive, so I picked up the brightening version first, since those are the ones I like most.  

Fit & sheet: This is almost exactly like My Scheming Mask alongside some others like Etude House, Lovemore,… The sheet is thin, but not extremely, it fits ok (like most it's slightly too big around my chin), it's very saturated with product and the product drips when you take it out of the packaging. It has a plastic protective filter just like My Scheming and some others

Essence: is light and absorbs fast, so this is nice also for oily skin (they market it for oily skin here). 

Scent: was not my favourite, as it was kind of chemical and sour. 

Effect: was noticeable - brighter, more healthy looking skin as it usual as brightening masks (arbutin does its job here). My skin started to feel tight in a few minutes, so my normal-dry skin needs some extra care after it. So far it's the best sheet mask I've found in Slovenia and the only one I can compare to Asian ones.

Ingredients: here.

Worth it? If you're looking for a proper Asian sheet mask in Slovenia or central Europe (I'm not sure where these are sold, but the importer is Hungarian), give these a try. They aren't cheap and they are pretty much a dupe for My Scheming which is cheaper, though the effect of this one better and the ingredients are nicer.

Műller, 2.99 €

MY BEAUTY DIARY Natural Key Series Facial Mask 

Squalene Restorative (Hydrating)

I'm a fan of the Black Pearl version from this brand and I got Squalene based on recommendations for a mask that is great for dry, winter skin. 

Fit & sheet: It's a standard sheet, so not one of the ultra-thin invisible ones and it fits me just like most sheet masks, so ok on the top half on my face and a bit big on my lower part. These have a larger section than others above the lips.

Essence: it has a comforting milky essence. Not all absorbs into the skin and it leaves a slight tacky filter which is gone by the morning. 

Scent: is pleasantly creamy.

Effect: I used this when I noticed some dry patches on my skin and this mask is great for hydration plus restoring the moisture barrier. As weird as it might sound, this left my skin looking "creamy". What I mean by that it had that milky, porcelain look, like someone put an Instagram filter over it, it was almost a bit blurred, still normal looking skin before anyone thinks I'm telling you fairy tales. But it wasn't all that perfect because where the sheet was creased on my cheek, it formed a deep crease on the skin and that didn't go away until the morning when I used my two products that add elasticity to the skin (Banila essence oil, which is discontinued *cries* and Sulwhasoo ginger serum). It also made my lines look deeper, so that was a bummer, however, the skin was hydrated, with zero dry patches and it felt very comfortable.

Ingredients: here

Worth it? Yes, especially for skin that needs hydration or has been over exfoliated, however, I'd use it only in combination with products that give the skin elasticity.

eBay, $2.03 

THE SAEM Natural Skin Fit Mask (Disney Edition) 

Grapefruit

I couldn't resist the packaging of this one, though Olaf is actually not my favourite Disney side-kick. It exist in a non-Frozen packaging and in other versions (this one is moisturising). 

Sheet and fit: this one has an ultra thin sheet, almost invisible when wet and very comfortable.

Essence: is just so nice. It's like a luxurious lotion, very comfortable and pleasant on the skin, plus it absorbs completely. It's similar to Banobagi, but with absolutely no stickiness. 

Scent: is a huge plus for me. It's got a strong grapefruit refreshing scent, like a refreshing drink. I enjoyed it a lot.

Effect: it promises a moisturising effect and that's what it did. The skin looked happy after use and properly moisturised.

Ingredients: here.

Worth it? Definitely, it's one of my favourites I've tried so far. I love the sheet, comfy essence and the fantastic scent, so this one was a proper pampering experience. It's cheap on some websites (check everywhere before you go on eBay which has mostly for $2+). I give it an A+ and I already ordered more of these, plus a lemon brightening version.

Cosmetic Love, $0.59

VPROVE Snail Essential Mask Sheet

Gold Expert

I got this one as a GWP and I can't find it on eBay, at least not this version. The name says it all, it's a sheet mask with snail extract. I've tried Naruko's Snail mask and disliked it, so I assumed I won't like this one either, since Naruko is allegedly the creme de la creme, however, it turned out to be so lovely, I'd buy more if I could.

Fit & sheet: this has another standard sheet, similar to My Beauty Diary, so not that ultra-thin one, but still much thinner than Balea's. Fit was classic - again too big on the lower part of my face.

Essence: Naruko's was extra slimy and slippery, so I was surprised to see this one is clear lotion-like and very pleasant. It doesn't sink in all and in the morning there is this filter left on the skin, but nothing annoying. 

Scent: this has quite a strong scent, just like Naruko and like a typical anti-age skin care, so that perfumery soapy scent.

Effect: I really liked this one. It's simply very moisturising and plumping, so it helped temporarily diminish those two smile lines by my mouth, but it wasn't miraculous. My skin felt and looked really nice in the morning.

Worth it? Yes, it's very lovely and much nicer than Naruko's, but I can't find it anywhere, so instead I'm giving snails another chance by trying masks from other brands.

SECRET KEY Pink Racoony Hydro Gel Eye & Cheek Patch

I like the Gold Racoony hydro gel mask from Secret Key and they also have patches for under the eyes + spots in the Gold Racoony version, but I just had to get the newest Pink Racoony version because they are too adorable to resist. You get 60 patches which are meant as eye and cheek patches, so to depuff the under eye area (they are pleasantly cooling) and to help tone down the redness in the cheeks, but I use them around the mouth to lessen the look of my nasolabial lines. You get a mini plate and spatula to get them out of the pot, but they are so slippery, I find it easier to get them with (well washed) hands. 

Fit & sheet: They are shaped like hearts, which are perforated in the middle, so you can easily tear them into two parts. Though they are slippery, they stick on my skin well, especially once they warm up and you can do whatever with them, even smile wide.

Essence: these are hydro gels meaning the essence is a part of the patch as well. There is pink liquid in the packaging which is light and absorbs fast into the skin.

Scent: These are very heavily scented with a rose scent and even I, who has a hardy skin, feel a slight tingle of that overly fragranced product, so I don't think these are ok for sensitive skin at all (they don't claim to be anyway).

Effect: I've been using them for a few months now, actually less and less to be honest. They work to a degree by hydrating the area and temporarily plumping it up, however, there isn't that much of an effect from these, so they are they are more of a gimmick with a very temporary result. I've used them under my eyes and saw no difference in the look of the skin, but they are wonderful when your eyes are tired since these have a cooling effect. I haven't used them on the cheeks because my skin is never red, regardless, if you plan these to use to tone down irritation, I'd advise against it due to strong fragrance. 

Ingredients: here

Worth it? They're cute and you get a lot of them, but otherwise than relaxing tired eyes, these aren't that special. They might make an adorable gift to those who work a lot behind the screens or strain their eyes. I'll probably buy Berrisom next because I hear they are better.

11$ on eBay.

MEDIHEAL LINE FRIENDS Ampoule Mask Sheet Pack

Mediheal are some of the most often recommended masks, especially their Aquaring formula. Like My Scheming they come in many version of sheets or hydrogels, but I got the limited edition version with Line Friends. Their regular packaging has a more serious look in case you're one of those who dislikes cartoon stuff.  For best results Mediheal recommends the use 2-3 times a week for 4 weeks, since skin has a 4 week turnover term  Four formulas exists in this limited edition, all are permanent in other lines. All have the same type of sheet that's pretty standard in terms of how thick it is, but they are larger than most I tried, so they covered a part of my hair too. By the way all of these have hyaluronic acid high on the list.
All four together were $8.20 on eBay (seller: rinishop)

*E.G.T TimeTox Ampoule

Anti-age. Contains fancy sounding ingredients like rh-Oligopeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Astaxanthin, so peptides that recover elasticity and firm the skin. It has a cute bear picture on one side of the mask.

Essence: light lotion that sinks in completely. Overall the essence feels ok.

Scent: The scent is definitely one I've smelled before at another mask and I'm 99% sure it was TFS Snow White. It's a sweet chemical scent.

Effect: As praised as these are, this is the first mask I didn't like the results of. While it moisturised and nourished my skin well, it just made my skin look worse in terms of how refined the texture is. By that I mean that my pores looked like they did before I started K-Beauty, so large and more gaping, even foundation didn't look nice the next day and it's a foundation that normally looks ok. This is an anti-ageing mask, but I can't say I noticed a dramatic change in elasticity of the skin, but it did plump the skin enough to hide the lines to a degree.

Ingredients: here.

Worth it? I won't be buying this one anymore, my pores are sacred.

*P.D.F A.C Dressing Ampoule

For oily skin. Contains Centella Asiatica (madecassoside), Portulaca Oleracea Extract and Salicylic acid. It has picture of a duck.

Essence: the same as a Timetox, light lotion that sinks in fast.

Scent: nothing special, a cosmetic medicinal scent.

Effect: I used this when my skin wasn't clear and some spots started forming. This turned those spots into whiteheads, so it helped them ripe. It's more effective than My Scheming masks for oily skin, though I those are still much better for keeping the skin oil free and matte. This was was nicely hydrating too, but desperately needs to have something following in the skin care routine that adds elasticity because my lines looked deep and it left creases on my skin, so no plumping effect whatsoever. 

Ingredients: here.

Worth it? Only as very occasional treatment when my skin suffers from breakouts, but I don't like how creased my skin looked after use.

N.M.F Aquaring Ampoule 

For dry and dehydrates skin. Most notably contains hyaluronic acid, ceramide, but also witch hazel and mushroom extract (Fomes Officinalis). This one has a bunny and a bear hugging a duck. 

Essence: it's like a thick toner/light serum and there is lots of it.

Scent: is fresh, close to cucumber smelling products and overall very pleasant.

Effect: this promises hydration and that's what you get. It's the hype of essence that when it dries it leaves a layer on the skin, so when I was applying skin care later it peeled off and formed rolls in some places. Despite a good boost of hydration, just like at Timetox my lines looked deeper and it left a crease, but that layer did leave a glossy shine on the skin.

Ingredients: here.

Worth it? I don't know, I don't really like it as much as everyone else and I really don't get the hype. I most likely won't repurchase.

I.P.I Lightmax Ampoule 

Brightening. Contains Ascorbyl Glucosife (Stable vitamin C-AA2G) that overcame the limitations of

vitamin C, arbutin and Morus Alba Bark Extract. It has a picture of a bunny.

Essence: is like a thick serum and it leaves a light sticky layer.

Scent: is medicinal and slightly sour.

Effect: this was a classic brightening mask. It evened out the skin tone, made the pores less visible and also the lines didn't look as intense. It's the best out of four from Mediheal I tried, but I've usedd better brightening masks (like Papa Recipe Bombee Whitening).

Ingredients: here.

Worth it? It's best from Mediheal, but I probably won't repurchase.

Have a great day.