[Review] GD Fantastic Shining Mask + BIGBANG10 Hand Cream

Moonshot used to have an extensive skincare line but most of it has since been pulled from their website. Of what’s available, most are cleansing products and masks. I tried their Daily Pure Relax mask, but of course I lost the full review on it and I can't remember much other than it was overpriced for its results and had a large fit. At least the GD Fantastic Shining Mask was less of a letdown.  

GD Fantastic Shining Mask
Oh yas it comes with a photocard. I believe there's 2 designs and despite buying 3 packs of these, I've received the same photocard in each pack T_T Each box comes with 5 separate masks and has a unique QR code for verification purposes. The mask has 3 steps to it: a cleanser, mask and eye cream.

Claims
Dual functional 3-step mask pack with whitening and wrinkle improvement
Absorbs sebum and eliminates your skin waste
Brightens and improves your skin and wrinkles
Energises your face and skin around your eyes

Step 1 – Cleansing Foam
As a celebrity product I had major doubts about the quality of this mask, as much as I adore G-Dragon. So imagine my surprise when this sucker caused no irritation whatsoever, not even around my eyelids. For the most part, it doesn’t strip my skin except for that one time I was so tired I lathered it on my face rather than pre-foaming it in my hands. I forgot how visually satisfying using only a second cleanser was as I watched all the foundation drain away.

Step 2 – Mask
Most masks run a little large around my chin and this was no exception. Fortunately the material is light and thin enough to adjust while adhering comfortably to my skin. After 20 minutes, my skin looked almost translucent; it was much brighter and felt moderately moisturised. The essence took some time to settle into the skin but the mask was still soaked in essence and had enough to hydrate my arms and legs too.

Step 3 – Eye Cream
The eye cream is thicker than a lotion but not emollient to the point that it feels greasy. Despite its name there’s enough for the face and the neck too. However the next morning it was evident that the cream wasn't sufficient to keep my dry skin soft and moisturised. Given that it’s only autumn atm (and it’s been a hot one this year), I reckon this mask would need an additional backup cream to seal in all the goodness if I want to use it in winter.

Where to buy
Koreadepart - USD 22.95 + shipping
Moonshot Website - USD 24 + shipping (free if order is over $200)
Stylekorean* - USD 21.03 + shipping (free shipping to Australia for orders over $80)
First-time users of Stylekorean also receive a 5% discount off their first order.

Moonshot BIGBANG10 Hand Cream
I struggled against buying this for several months given it appeared to be a standard hand cream slapped with a lazy design and branded as a limited edition collector's item. The tipping point was when I realised this was fragranced with the GD perfume that I am in love with and use on a daily basis, so I would be able to breathe in that scent 24/7. (I accidentally conditioned myself to relax when I smell it and now I'm stuck with it forever??)


Claims
Relieve dry hands and restore smooth, supple skin. Made with deeply moisturising dragon fruit extract and shea butter, this Moonshot hand cream designed in collaboration with Big Bang artists absorbs quickly without ever feeling greasy or sticky. The iconic G-Dragon original eau de toilette scent of citrus and woody notes is ideal for men and women.

Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, PEG-100 Stearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Fragrance(Parfum), Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Disodium, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Trideceth-6, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil, Sodium Metabisulfite

Thoughts

True to their claim the hand cream sinks into the skin quickly, Layering it makes a clear difference for my hands because they become softer and reduce the appearance and redness of my red eczema patches. However it can be a little greasy and it leaves a silicone-y film on my finger tips. The moisturising effects are temporary and I've gone through this tube very quickly (it doesn't help that I love the smell of it so much too).



Probably don't get this if you're after a really good hand cream. Even as a collector's item it sucks because of the boring packaging, but if you're curious as to what the GD perfume smells like and don't want to pay full price, this is a cheaper way of finding out.

Where to buy
Moonshot website - USD 13 + shipping (free shipping if order is over $200)
Koreadepart - USD16.42 + shipping

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Until next time,

Vivien | IG @vistillhere

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