[ETUDE HOUSE] Dream On Pact Slim & Cover *Light Beige*

I used already some different powder pacts and till now I always liked the ones from [ETUDE HOUSE]. When I got the Precious Mineral BB COMPACT back in 2011/ 2012 I also received the Dream On Pact Slim & Cover. As far as I know this product is already discontinued but I still wanna write a short review about it.

The Dream On Pact is or was available in 3 different shades of beige - I got the brightest one: #1 Light Beige. From the same product line were also available some bases, a foundation and a loose powder.

Description: The Secret to Dreamy Bright Complexion. Compact Powder makeup maintains sheer, oil absorbing texture for radiant coverage with UV protection. Contains hyaluronic acid and encapsulated oil control powder to smooth, moisturize and nourish complexion.

The outer packaging and the cute designed powder case are kept in a pearly pink. 

The outer packaging got the description in English and Korean on it. 

The powder case contains 0.47 oz. (14g) of the pressed powder and comes with a mirror and a sponge.

The powder contains ingredients such as Talc, Mica, Silica, Zinc Oxide, Ultramarines, Alcohol, Fragrance and more.

#1 Light Beige is the right color for those with rather pale skin. I didn't notice a strong scent but the coverage is good. Anyway, a better coverage than the face powders from the Dr. OIL SOLUTION or the SHINI STAR line.

I still don't get why it's called "Slim & Cover", though.

I like the Dream On Pact, not only because of its good coverage but also because it keeps my skin matte for a few hours. On the other side I noticed some breakouts the first times but I'm not really sure if it's the powders fault.
I can recommend this powder pact to people with normal or combination skin!

How to use: Use puff to gather and apply pressed powder to cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. Gently pat to finish.

Price: around 10,- €/ US$14 

Bought at: eBay (zinopark) 

What I love:

The pretty design and good coverage. 

What I don’t like:

I got some breakouts! Not sure if it came from the powder, though.

Will I buy this again? It's already discontinued and I will try out other pacts.

[ETUDE HOUSE] Dr. OIL SOLUTION *Anti-Shine Finish Pact*

I'm so sorry, that I update my blog so seldom but I'm too busy with other things, moreover I didn't have many products to review left. But I ordered some new products again and will review them as soon as possible.

Now I will review a face powder which I got a while ago and use already since a few weeks: the Dr. OIL SOLUTION Anti-Shine Finish Pact from [ETUDE HOUSE]. This product line also contains a BB Lotion and a Dual Primer. I'm not sure if these products are still available, though, since I got them back in 2011/ 2012.

Description: Shine control pressed powder supplies moist, flawless complexion coverage finish.

The powder pact comes in a cute, small container which is mainly light blue and contains 11g. The outer packaging is kept in light blue and off-white and has the description in Korean and English on it.

Inside the container is a mirror and a small sponge included.

The Anti-Shine Finish Pact is recommended for oily skin and contains ingredients like Talc, Silica, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Coconut Oil, Grapefruit Fruit Extract, Cranberry Fruit Extract, Lavender Flower Extract, Castanea Shell Extract and more.

This powder pact is available in one shade only which is a light beige and good enough for my white/ pale skin.
The coverage is not too strong yet good enough for me. If you need a better coverage you should try a different powder like the Strawberry Pore Magic Cover BB Pact [Holika Holika]. Anyway, for me it's ok and I like that it doesn't give me that 'mask-effect'.
The oil control does a good job: my face stays shine-free for a longer time but doesn't last for the whole day, though.

It's a nice powder which I use always over my BB cream. It reminds me somehow of the SHINI STAR Clear Pact, just that this one here is 'beige'. I recently ordered the Cat's Wink Clear Pact by [TONYMOLY] and think that it might be similar to these two products as well.

How to use: Use puff to gather and apply to face. Pat to finish.

Price: around 10,- €/ US$12 

Bought at: eBay (rubyruby76)        

 

What I love: 

The small size, light coverage and that my face stays longer 'matte'.

     

What I don’t like: 

The oil control could last longer.

   

Will I buy this again? I think it's not available anymore and I purchased already a similar powder pact.

[Holika Holika] Strawberry Pore Magic Cover BB Pact *Light Beige*

During my Korea trip in 2011 I went to the [Holika Holika] stores at LOTTE WORLD and Myeong-dong. I purchased just a few things there, one of these was the Pore Cover BB Pact in #2 Natural Beige of the Strawberry Pore Magic Cover line.
Back home I ordered another Pore Cover BB Pact and the Pore Cover Mousse BB Balm. Both products changed its designs!!

I can say that I didn't like the Mousse BB Balm at all because it made my skin super dry and flaky - especially when applied with the included sponge. My face looked awful! I think I threw it away before I finished the product.

All products available in the Strawberry Pore Magic Cover line:

- Pore Cover Mousse Starter

- Pore Cover Sealer

- Pore Cover Mousse BB Balm (Light Beige/ Natural Beige)

- Pore Cover BB Pact (Light Beige/ Natural Beige)

- Pore Cover Powder

Today I wanna review the old version of the Pore Cover BB Pact in #1 Light Beige!

Description: Lightweight Pore Cover BB Pact perfectly covers blemished and other imperfections. Evens out the skintone like porcelain with high coverage. Berry Mix Complex and mineral water helps condition and nourish the skin. SPF35 PA++

The outer packaging is kept in metalic pink and has a strawberry print on the front and back. Most of the description is written in Korean, just a few things are in English.

The old version of the BB Pact comes in a compact powder case which is also silver and pink. It conatins 11g and includes a mirror and a sponge.

The powder contains a mix of berries: Strawberry (0,025ppm), Blueberry and Raspberry. 

I can't read the other ingredients well.

The compact powder has an strawberry imprint and smells fruity. #1 Light Beige suits my natural skin tone well and the coverage is also very good. Sadly, I tend to apply too much product, so that it looks like a 'mask'. I already apply it with a powder brush instead of the sponge but the result still doesn't satisfy me.

I like the good coverage and that it covers most of my pores but I dislike that it makes me look like wearing a mask (that's something I will work on, though). I also think that it gives me breakouts but I don't wanna blame the powder for it coz I'm not sure about that.

How to use: Lightly apply proper amount over entire face. Pat firmly on creases.

Price: around 15,- €/ US$18.50
Bought at: eBay (rubyruby76)        

What I love: 

The fruity scent and good coverage.

    
What I don’t like: 

Makes me look like wearing a mask. The oil control is not perfect and I think it gives me breakouts. 

  
Will I buy this again? Nope, I definitely won't! The powder pacts from [ETUDE HOUSE] work better for me.